Harold Miller, 73, of rural Dickinson, Kansas, passed away at home on Thursday, February 23, 2023.&nbsp; Cremation will take place. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Sutphen Mill Christian Church, Chapman, KS. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty cemetery in Upland. Memorial contributions may be made to Sutphen Mill Christian Church 3117 Paint Rd, Chapman, KS 67431.

He was born July 1, 1949, to Raymond and Regina Miller of rural Dickinson, Kansas. Harold farmed in the Upland Community all his life. He was a lifetime member of the Sutphen Mill Christian Church.

On January 20, 1974, Harold married Colleen Goad. They built their home in the Upland Community. They welcomed two sons.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Colleen; his two sons, Mark (Pamela) Miller and Matthew (Sarah) Miller all of the Upland Community; Six grandchildren, Wyatt, Hanna, Newt, Tateum, Kaden and Hazel: two sisters, Sharon (Kenny) Chase of Talmage, KS, Brenda Miller of Abilene, KS and one brother, Neil Miller of California.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

Londeen-Overlease Funeral Home in Chapman is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.londeenfuneralchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.londeenfuneralchapel.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Harold Miller, 73, of rural Dickinson, Kansas, passed away at home on Thursday, February 23, 2023.&nbsp; Cremation will take place. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at Sutphen Mill Christian Church, Chapman, KS. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty cemetery in Upland. Memorial contributions may be made to Sutphen Mill Christian Church 3117 Paint Rd, Chapman, KS 67431.He was born July 1, 1949, to Raymond and Regina Miller of rural Dickinson, Kansas. Harold farmed in the Upland Community all his life. He was a lifetime member of the Sutphen Mill Christian Church.On January 20, 1974, Harold married Colleen Goad. They built their home in the Upland Community. They welcomed two sons.Harold is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Colleen; his two sons, Mark (Pamela) Miller and Matthew (Sarah) Miller all of the Upland Community; Six grandchildren, Wyatt, Hanna, Newt, Tateum, Kaden and Hazel: two sisters, Sharon (Kenny) Chase of Talmage, KS, Brenda Miller of Abilene, KS and one brother, Neil Miller of California.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;Londeen-Overlease Funeral Home in Chapman is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.londeenfuneralchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.londeenfuneralchapel.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harold Miller

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Beverly J. Caron, age 71, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS.&nbsp; She was born on September 19, 1951 in Clay Center, KS to Elmer &amp; Mary J. (Van Scoyoc) Odgers.

She graduated from Hanover High School in 1969 and then Cloud County Community College. 

She married Ron Caron on August 8, 1978 in Oklahoma. 

Bev was a registered nurse and worked at St. Joseph Hospital, St. Ann’s, Nazareth Motherhouse and was DON for Sunset Nursing Home until her retirement in 2016.

She was a member of the Concordia Wesleyan Church, PEO, SASNAK, Christian Women’s Club and the hospital auxiliary.&nbsp; 

Bev loved to play Bunco and loved gardening, flowers, birds, nature but especially fond of cats. Bev was an avid Royals fan.

She is survived by her husband Ron; her precious cat Maggie Mae; daughters Melody Caron, Portland, OR and Angela Barnes (Nathan), Clyde; brother James Odgers, Wamego; sister Janice Bender, Concordia; grandchildren Baron Barnes, Dustin Trzicky and Brayden Barnes; great-grandchildren Brooklyn Barnes and Canaan Barnes; sisters-in-law Mary Lou Allen, Goodland, ID, Margie Tremblay (Richard), Topeka, KS and Janet Weber (Ivan), Concordia; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

She was preceded by her parents; an infant sister, Mildred; brothers-in-law Jack Caron, Dean Caron and Larry Allen; sister-in-law, Avis Hulett and mother and father-in-law Clifford and Rose Caron.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The Wesleyan Church, Concordia with Pastors David Redmond and Bob Burns officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Clyde.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 4:30-5:30 p.m., all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp; 

The family suggests memorials Meadowlark Hospice and Concordia Wesleyan Church in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; 

For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Beverly J. Caron, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/beverly-caron/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Beverly J. Caron, Concordia</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/beverly-caron">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/beverly-caron</a>September 19, 1951 - February 25, 2023Beverly J. Caron, age 71, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS.&nbsp; She was born on September 19, 1951 in Clay Center, KS to Elmer &amp; Mary J. (Van Scoyoc) Odgers.She graduated from Hanover High School in 1969 and then Cloud County Community College. She married Ron Caron on August 8, 1978 in Oklahoma. Bev was a registered nurse and worked at St. Joseph Hospital, St. Ann’s, Nazareth Motherhouse and was DON for Sunset Nursing Home until her retirement in 2016.She was a member of the Concordia Wesleyan Church, PEO, SASNAK, Christian Women’s Club and the hospital auxiliary.&nbsp; Bev loved to play Bunco and loved gardening, flowers, birds, nature but especially fond of cats. Bev was an avid Royals fan.She is survived by her husband Ron; her precious cat Maggie Mae; daughters Melody Caron, Portland, OR and Angela Barnes (Nathan), Clyde; brother James Odgers, Wamego; sister Janice Bender, Concordia; grandchildren Baron Barnes, Dustin Trzicky and Brayden Barnes; great-grandchildren Brooklyn Barnes and Canaan Barnes; sisters-in-law Mary Lou Allen, Goodland, ID, Margie Tremblay (Richard), Topeka, KS and Janet Weber (Ivan), Concordia; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.She was preceded by her parents; an infant sister, Mildred; brothers-in-law Jack Caron, Dean Caron and Larry Allen; sister-in-law, Avis Hulett and mother and father-in-law Clifford and Rose Caron.Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The Wesleyan Church, Concordia with Pastors David Redmond and Bob Burns officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Clyde.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 4:30-5:30 p.m., all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials Meadowlark Hospice and Concordia Wesleyan Church in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Beverly J. Caron, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/beverly-caron/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beverly J. Caron

&nbsp;Ginger Leigh Root, 42, passed away on February 10, 2023, at her home in Ocala. Ginger was born in Junction City, Kansas, on September 22, 1980. She grew up in Wakefield, Kansas, before moving to Arkansas in 1993. 

She attended high school in Bryant, Arkansas, before becoming an LPN and working as a Hospice nurse. She became a fitness expert and obtained professional status in the International Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation before moving from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Ocala to work as the Director of Personal Training at Zone Health and Fitness. She then undertook the challenging task of becoming a firefighter and first responder with the dream of continuing to help others, and she was committed to doing so in her new home of Ocala. Ginger is survived by her son, Merit Bynum, her mother and step-father, Karen and Mark Smeltzer, her father, Douglas Root, and her beloved brothers, Jake and Keith Root. 
 A Celebration of Life will be held at Roberts of Ocala Downtown Chapel 
in Ocala on March 2nd, 2023, at 4:00 EST. In lieu of flowers, the family
 requests that memorial donations be made on Ginger's behalf to the 
Ocala Fire Department, emergency medical services, and police 
department. Roberts of Ocala Funerals and Cremations will be handling 
the arrangements.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Shae 
and David Coy-Tazzo, Deborah Tucker and Chief Mike Balken of the Ocala 
Police Department, Chester Weber of Roberts of Ocala Funerals and 
Cremations, Chris Cotter, and a host of others including all her many 
friends at Zone Health and Fitness and the Florida Fire Academy. She 
embraced Ocala, and so many in Ocala returned her embrace. The family 
also extends their heartfelt thanks to the many friends in Little Rock, 
Arkansas and all around the country.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp;Ginger Leigh Root, 42, passed away on February 10, 2023, at her home in Ocala. Ginger was born in Junction City, Kansas, on September 22, 1980. She grew up in Wakefield, Kansas, before moving to Arkansas in 1993. She attended high school in Bryant, Arkansas, before becoming an LPN and working as a Hospice nurse. She became a fitness expert and obtained professional status in the International Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation before moving from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Ocala to work as the Director of Personal Training at Zone Health and Fitness. She then undertook the challenging task of becoming a firefighter and first responder with the dream of continuing to help others, and she was committed to doing so in her new home of Ocala. Ginger is survived by her son, Merit Bynum, her mother and step-father, Karen and Mark Smeltzer, her father, Douglas Root, and her beloved brothers, Jake and Keith Root. 
 A Celebration of Life will be held at Roberts of Ocala Downtown Chapel 
in Ocala on March 2nd, 2023, at 4:00 EST. In lieu of flowers, the family
 requests that memorial donations be made on Ginger's behalf to the 
Ocala Fire Department, emergency medical services, and police 
department. Roberts of Ocala Funerals and Cremations will be handling 
the arrangements. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Shae 
and David Coy-Tazzo, Deborah Tucker and Chief Mike Balken of the Ocala 
Police Department, Chester Weber of Roberts of Ocala Funerals and 
Cremations, Chris Cotter, and a host of others including all her many 
friends at Zone Health and Fitness and the Florida Fire Academy. She 
embraced Ocala, and so many in Ocala returned her embrace. The family 
also extends their heartfelt thanks to the many friends in Little Rock, 
Arkansas and all around the country.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

 Ginger Leigh Root

Phyllis I. Piepenburg, age 93, of Litchfield,
 MN, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at CentraCare Hospital in St. 
Cloud, MN. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 am -12:00 pm on 
Saturday, March 4th at Beckville Lutheran Church, to be 
followed by her funeral service at 12:00 pm. Interment will be in 
Beckville Lutheran Church Cemetery at a later date. Phyllis Idell Warren
 Piepenburg, sixth of 15 children of John “Martin” and Inez 
(Peterson) Warren, was born in Grove City on December 20, 1929. She was 
baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church, now Trinity Lutheran 
Church, of Grove City. She graduated from Grove City High School in 
1948. As a teenager, Phyllis was a telephone operator and a “hired girl”
 for Mrs. S. W. Holmquist, who was a homemaking mentor for her. On 
September 28, 1948, Phyllis married Hugo Paul Piepenburg at First 
Lutheran Church in Grove City, MN. They farmed in the Meeker County 
area, raising dairy cows, pigs, corn, and soybeans. They were blessed 
with eight children.

Phyllis was the heart of her family and home, creating wonderful 
meals, baking tasty pies and treats, keeping a spotless house, patching,
 and fixing whatever was worn or torn, canning, freezing, raising, and 
butchering her leghorn chickens, active in the mother’s group at country
 school and keeping the books for the farm, all while raising her 8 
kids. She instituted the “10:00 Treat”, which bought her a few minutes 
of quiet from her kids, while she listened to Norma Burke’s local radio 
show, catching up on local news and announcements for funerals and 
bridal showers, with a recipe thrown in regularly. On the coldest of 
winter days, Mom would take turns with other country school Moms and 
cook up a big hotdish for “dinner” (that’s what the noon meal was always
 called) and deliver it to the country school so the kids would have a 
warm meal that day. On hot summer days, Mom would pack us up and drive 
us to the Beckville Lutheran Church Picnic Grounds beach on Lake 
Minnebelle and act as our lifeguard, even though she couldn’t swim a 
stroke. Sometimes, as a treat, we had a big jug of cold A&amp;W root 
beer waiting for us when we got back from our swim. Beckville Lutheran 
Church was central to Phyllis’s life, she was active in women’s circles.
 She would fry up chicken in the days of the Fourth of July celebration 
at the Lake Minnebelle picnic grounds, brought treats for Bible School, 
baked up goodies for the Fancy Cookie Sale and changed altar paraments. 
She carried on the Warren traditions of her childhood, preparing fruit 
soup, oyster stew and lutefisk, with white sauce of course, and creating
 her own birthday tradition for her family – every birthday was 
celebrated with angel food cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.

Phyllis and Hugo spent 23 years camping and fishing at Lake Geneva 
and Lake Mary in the Alexandria, MN area, creating lifelong friendships 
with their fellow campers. Phyllis and Hugo were wonderful dancers and 
regularly danced in Cosmos, Paynesville, Cedar Mills and anywhere else 
there was good, old-time music. Their kids were all taught to be 
dancers, too, at family wedding dances or anniversaries or just dancing 
around the kitchen table on Sunday afternoon, with the radio tuned to 
New Ulm or Albany. Phyllis and Hugo enjoyed many Rustad bus trips, 
making lifelong friends along the way.

Phyllis became a widow in 2008 after 60 years of marriage to Hugo. 
Being fiercely independent, Phyllis remained out on the farm for 5 
years, then moved into Litchfield to her Cottonwood Avenue apartment 
where she lived independently until her death. A stroke in 2022 was a 
real challenge for her, but she worked hard in her rehabilitation and 
triumphantly returned to her Cottonwood Ave apartment after 3 months. 
She enjoyed her grandchildren, remembering them with birthday cards, 
camping with them at the annual Piepenburg Campout up until she was 91 
years old, and making sure the reservations for the shelter were made 
for the annual Piepenburg Picnic. Phyllis loved feeding her birds, doing
 jigsaw puzzles, watching “her music” (the public access channel old 
time music shows), her daytime “stories," Blue Bloods and Magnum PI
 TV programs, long phone conversations with friends and family, trying 
new recipes, eating fried sunnies and feeding her family and guests, 
many times, needing to be coaxed to sit down and join everyone at the 
table. She even had a fish fry just a couple weeks before she passed 
away. She loved being busy and getting out, especially with her Tuesday 
morning coffee ladies, her Cottonwood Avenue friends and neighbors, her 
class of ’48 classmates and going dancing with her group of women 
friends.

Phyllis was a feisty, energetic, generous, outspoken, hardworking, 
fun-loving woman who lit up a room. She will be deeply missed by her 
family and friends.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Julie (Robert) Plaetz of Lucan, 
MN, Jeffrey Piepenburg of Grove City, MN, Jay Piepenburg (Mary) of 
Cokato, MN, Joel (Julie) Piepenburg of Brooten, MN, Jayne Piepenburg of 
Litchfield, MN, Vicki (Mark) Fastner of Woodbury, MN, and Tracey (Mardi)
 Piepenburg of Alexandria, MN; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren;
 sisters Fern Peterson of Junction City, KS and Faye Kjolsing of 
Litchfield; brother David Warren of Colorado Springs, CO; 
sisters-in-laws Adeline Piepenburg of Litchfield, MN, Jody Warren, of 
Hingham, MT.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; 12 siblings, daughter Joyce Piepenburg; and great-granddaughter Adeline Raisanen.

<figure>
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 </figure>Phyllis I. Piepenburg, age 93, of Litchfield,
 MN, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at CentraCare Hospital in St. 
Cloud, MN. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 am -12:00 pm on 
Saturday, March 4th at Beckville Lutheran Church, to be 
followed by her funeral service at 12:00 pm. Interment will be in 
Beckville Lutheran Church Cemetery at a later date. Phyllis Idell Warren
 Piepenburg, sixth of 15 children of John “Martin” and Inez 
(Peterson) Warren, was born in Grove City on December 20, 1929. She was 
baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church, now Trinity Lutheran 
Church, of Grove City. She graduated from Grove City High School in 
1948. As a teenager, Phyllis was a telephone operator and a “hired girl”
 for Mrs. S. W. Holmquist, who was a homemaking mentor for her. On 
September 28, 1948, Phyllis married Hugo Paul Piepenburg at First 
Lutheran Church in Grove City, MN. They farmed in the Meeker County 
area, raising dairy cows, pigs, corn, and soybeans. They were blessed 
with eight children.Phyllis was the heart of her family and home, creating wonderful 
meals, baking tasty pies and treats, keeping a spotless house, patching,
 and fixing whatever was worn or torn, canning, freezing, raising, and 
butchering her leghorn chickens, active in the mother’s group at country
 school and keeping the books for the farm, all while raising her 8 
kids. She instituted the “10:00 Treat”, which bought her a few minutes 
of quiet from her kids, while she listened to Norma Burke’s local radio 
show, catching up on local news and announcements for funerals and 
bridal showers, with a recipe thrown in regularly. On the coldest of 
winter days, Mom would take turns with other country school Moms and 
cook up a big hotdish for “dinner” (that’s what the noon meal was always
 called) and deliver it to the country school so the kids would have a 
warm meal that day. On hot summer days, Mom would pack us up and drive 
us to the Beckville Lutheran Church Picnic Grounds beach on Lake 
Minnebelle and act as our lifeguard, even though she couldn’t swim a 
stroke. Sometimes, as a treat, we had a big jug of cold A&amp;W root 
beer waiting for us when we got back from our swim. Beckville Lutheran 
Church was central to Phyllis’s life, she was active in women’s circles.
 She would fry up chicken in the days of the Fourth of July celebration 
at the Lake Minnebelle picnic grounds, brought treats for Bible School, 
baked up goodies for the Fancy Cookie Sale and changed altar paraments. 
She carried on the Warren traditions of her childhood, preparing fruit 
soup, oyster stew and lutefisk, with white sauce of course, and creating
 her own birthday tradition for her family – every birthday was 
celebrated with angel food cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.Phyllis and Hugo spent 23 years camping and fishing at Lake Geneva 
and Lake Mary in the Alexandria, MN area, creating lifelong friendships 
with their fellow campers. Phyllis and Hugo were wonderful dancers and 
regularly danced in Cosmos, Paynesville, Cedar Mills and anywhere else 
there was good, old-time music. Their kids were all taught to be 
dancers, too, at family wedding dances or anniversaries or just dancing 
around the kitchen table on Sunday afternoon, with the radio tuned to 
New Ulm or Albany. Phyllis and Hugo enjoyed many Rustad bus trips, 
making lifelong friends along the way.Phyllis became a widow in 2008 after 60 years of marriage to Hugo. 
Being fiercely independent, Phyllis remained out on the farm for 5 
years, then moved into Litchfield to her Cottonwood Avenue apartment 
where she lived independently until her death. A stroke in 2022 was a 
real challenge for her, but she worked hard in her rehabilitation and 
triumphantly returned to her Cottonwood Ave apartment after 3 months. 
She enjoyed her grandchildren, remembering them with birthday cards, 
camping with them at the annual Piepenburg Campout up until she was 91 
years old, and making sure the reservations for the shelter were made 
for the annual Piepenburg Picnic. Phyllis loved feeding her birds, doing
 jigsaw puzzles, watching “her music” (the public access channel old 
time music shows), her daytime “stories," Blue Bloods and Magnum PI
 TV programs, long phone conversations with friends and family, trying 
new recipes, eating fried sunnies and feeding her family and guests, 
many times, needing to be coaxed to sit down and join everyone at the 
table. She even had a fish fry just a couple weeks before she passed 
away. She loved being busy and getting out, especially with her Tuesday 
morning coffee ladies, her Cottonwood Avenue friends and neighbors, her 
class of ’48 classmates and going dancing with her group of women 
friends.Phyllis was a feisty, energetic, generous, outspoken, hardworking, 
fun-loving woman who lit up a room. She will be deeply missed by her 
family and friends.Phyllis is survived by her children, Julie (Robert) Plaetz of Lucan, 
MN, Jeffrey Piepenburg of Grove City, MN, Jay Piepenburg (Mary) of 
Cokato, MN, Joel (Julie) Piepenburg of Brooten, MN, Jayne Piepenburg of 
Litchfield, MN, Vicki (Mark) Fastner of Woodbury, MN, and Tracey (Mardi)
 Piepenburg of Alexandria, MN; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren;
 sisters Fern Peterson of Junction City, KS and Faye Kjolsing of 
Litchfield; brother David Warren of Colorado Springs, CO; 
sisters-in-laws Adeline Piepenburg of Litchfield, MN, Jody Warren, of 
Hingham, MT.Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; 12 siblings, daughter Joyce Piepenburg; and great-granddaughter Adeline Raisanen.

Phyllis Idell Piepenburg

Arlene Lacy, 72, of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023 at Second Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow the funeral at Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Second Missionary Baptist Church. Arlene was born June 18, 1950, in Fayetteville, North Carolina the daughter of Emanuel and Thula (Brown) Roberts, Sr. She operated a night club in Junction City, Kansas many years with Robert Lee Laster, Sr. She was also a stay at home mom where she raised her children and also took care of her brothers, sister, and two nephews. She was a member at Second Missionary Baptist Church since 1993 where she enjoyed singing in the church choir. She enjoyed attending church revivals, playing bingo, and playing cards. Survivors include one son, Harold Daniel Lacy of Wichita, Kansas; two daughters, Thula Lene Lacy of Manhattan, Kansas and Monica Oliva Lacy of Kansas City, Kansas; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Emanuel Roberts, Jr. and Arthur Paul Roberts; one sister, Bessie Glover; two nephews, Joseph Roberts and Mythias Brown; one niece, Shantrail Chaney, two great-nephew, Josiah King Roberts and Kingg Brown; four great-nieces, Faith D. Roberts, Royalty, Serenidy and Trenidy Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Jessie Roberts; and the father of her daughter, Monica Oliva Lacy, Robert Lee Laster, Sr.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Arlene Lacy</figcaption>
 </figure>Arlene Lacy, 72, of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023 at Second Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow the funeral at Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Second Missionary Baptist Church. Arlene was born June 18, 1950, in Fayetteville, North Carolina the daughter of Emanuel and Thula (Brown) Roberts, Sr. She operated a night club in Junction City, Kansas many years with Robert Lee Laster, Sr. She was also a stay at home mom where she raised her children and also took care of her brothers, sister, and two nephews. She was a member at Second Missionary Baptist Church since 1993 where she enjoyed singing in the church choir. She enjoyed attending church revivals, playing bingo, and playing cards. Survivors include one son, Harold Daniel Lacy of Wichita, Kansas; two daughters, Thula Lene Lacy of Manhattan, Kansas and Monica Oliva Lacy of Kansas City, Kansas; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Emanuel Roberts, Jr. and Arthur Paul Roberts; one sister, Bessie Glover; two nephews, Joseph Roberts and Mythias Brown; one niece, Shantrail Chaney, two great-nephew, Josiah King Roberts and Kingg Brown; four great-nieces, Faith D. Roberts, Royalty, Serenidy and Trenidy Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Jessie Roberts; and the father of her daughter, Monica Oliva Lacy, Robert Lee Laster, Sr.

Arlene Lacy

Bonnie L. Slingsby, 93, died February 24, 2023, in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 18, 1930, in Manchester, Kansas the daughter Benjamin and Mabel (Kissling) Oard.&nbsp; Bonnie grew up on a farm in the Mayfield community near Longford, KS.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Longford Rural High School.&nbsp; Bonnie worked as a clerk at ASC Conservation Office after high school.&nbsp; She married Duane Slingsby on July 28, 1949.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bonnie worked as a secretary for Duane’s insurance business for many years.&nbsp; Duane preceded her in death on March 7, 2022.&nbsp; Bonnie was a member of the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters and 5 brothers.

Daughter: Deborah and husband David Abner of Manhattan, KS

Son: Walter and the late Carol Slingsby of Clay Center, KS

Son: Michael and wife Lori Slingsby of Clay Center, KS

10 Grandchildren and 16 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services:&nbsp;10:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KS

Burial:&nbsp;Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas

Visitation:&nbsp;4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Liberty Place Assisted Living c/o the funeral home

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677522054705.jpeg" alt="Bonnie L. Slingsby" />
 <figcaption>Bonnie L. Slingsby</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonnie L. Slingsby, 93, died February 24, 2023, in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 18, 1930, in Manchester, Kansas the daughter Benjamin and Mabel (Kissling) Oard.&nbsp; Bonnie grew up on a farm in the Mayfield community near Longford, KS.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Longford Rural High School.&nbsp; Bonnie worked as a clerk at ASC Conservation Office after high school.&nbsp; She married Duane Slingsby on July 28, 1949.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bonnie worked as a secretary for Duane’s insurance business for many years.&nbsp; Duane preceded her in death on March 7, 2022.&nbsp; Bonnie was a member of the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters and 5 brothers.Survivors:Daughter: Deborah and husband David Abner of Manhattan, KSSon: Walter and the late Carol Slingsby of Clay Center, KSSon: Michael and wife Lori Slingsby of Clay Center, KS10 Grandchildren and 16 Great-grandchildrenFuneral Services:&nbsp;10:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KSBurial:&nbsp;Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation:&nbsp;4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Liberty Place Assisted Living c/o the funeral home

Bonnie L. Slingsby

Chong Sun Nedzia, 84, of Junction City, passed away on February 23, 
2023, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will take place at a 
later date. Chong was born January 25, 1939, to Ung-Cho and Kum 
I. Kim in South Korea. She lived there with her family until she met her
 loving husband, Michael. After a few years, she finally decided to 
marry Michael and move to the United States, this is where they made 
their home. She was loved by her many friends and family. Gardening
 was one of her favorite past times. She was able to produce some of the
 most beautiful flowers in her garden. Her husband meant the most to 
her, they were always together through life.&nbsp;

Services are pending with Johnson Cremations • Funerals • Receptions.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Chong Sun Nedzia, 84, of Junction City, passed away on February 23, 
2023, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will take place at a 
later date. Chong was born January 25, 1939, to Ung-Cho and Kum 
I. Kim in South Korea. She lived there with her family until she met her
 loving husband, Michael. After a few years, she finally decided to 
marry Michael and move to the United States, this is where they made 
their home. She was loved by her many friends and family. Gardening
 was one of her favorite past times. She was able to produce some of the
 most beautiful flowers in her garden. Her husband meant the most to 
her, they were always together through life.&nbsp;Services are pending with Johnson Cremations • Funerals • Receptions.&nbsp;

Chong Sun Nedzia

Deloris Marie (Frantz) Del Rosso, age 86, a longtime Ogden resident, died February 23, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

She was born October 6, 1936, in Big Run, PA, the daughter of Edward Milton and Phebie (Guthrie) Frantz.

Deloris was a manager for a Mental Health Clinic.

She was married to Anthony “Tony” Del Rosso, on November 13, 1954, in Punxsutawney, PA. Tony preceded her in death on May 10, 2021. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.

Deloris was a member of the 60+ Club in Ogden, enjoyed swimming at the YMCA in Junction City and was the district manager and sold Avon for many years.

Survivors include her three children: Anthony Del Rosso, Jr. and his wife Sheila of Scottsdale, AZ, David Del Rosso and his wife Michelle of Manhattan, and Debbie Del Rosso-Smith of Ogden, KS; six grandchildren: Mariah Del Rosso (Erik), Mackenzie Del Rosso (Olivia), Paul and John Del Rosso, Keith and Andrew Smith; two great grandsons: Tatum Del Rosso and Bryson Moffett; and one sister Carol Adamcyzk of Big Run, PA.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 1st. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2nd, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Bill Watts officiating. Interment will follow in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice or Disabled American Veterans. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Deloris Marie (Frantz) Del Rosso, age 86, a longtime Ogden resident, died February 23, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.She was born October 6, 1936, in Big Run, PA, the daughter of Edward Milton and Phebie (Guthrie) Frantz.Deloris was a manager for a Mental Health Clinic.She was married to Anthony “Tony” Del Rosso, on November 13, 1954, in Punxsutawney, PA. Tony preceded her in death on May 10, 2021. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.Deloris was a member of the 60+ Club in Ogden, enjoyed swimming at the YMCA in Junction City and was the district manager and sold Avon for many years.Survivors include her three children: Anthony Del Rosso, Jr. and his wife Sheila of Scottsdale, AZ, David Del Rosso and his wife Michelle of Manhattan, and Debbie Del Rosso-Smith of Ogden, KS; six grandchildren: Mariah Del Rosso (Erik), Mackenzie Del Rosso (Olivia), Paul and John Del Rosso, Keith and Andrew Smith; two great grandsons: Tatum Del Rosso and Bryson Moffett; and one sister Carol Adamcyzk of Big Run, PA.The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 1st. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2nd, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Bill Watts officiating. Interment will follow in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice or Disabled American Veterans. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Deloris Marie (Frantz) Del Rosso

Vernon Joseph “Tink” Prockish, Sr., 90, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. He was a life-long resident of the area.

Vernon was born on October 10, 1932, in rural Flush, Kansas, the son of Leo Charles and Gertrude (Krouse) Prockish. He attended local grade schools and graduated in 1950 from Wamego High School. He then served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict.

Vernon worked as a heavy equipment operator for Bayer Construction as well as a farmer and stockman, operating his own family farm operation. He was a member of the American Legion. Vernon loved sports and was an avid fan of K-State, the Royals and the Chiefs, but most of all he loved to attend his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. Vernon loved trips to the mountains and in his younger days enjoyed hunting and fishing. Over the years, he was seen regularly drinking coffee and swapping stories with his friends at the Short Stop or Co-op.

Vernon married Charlotte Hunt on May 25, 1952, in Westmoreland. After 58 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on November 7, 2010.

Vernon is survived by his children; Joe Prockish (Nancy), Westmoreland, Cindy Collins (Sam), Westmoreland, Tim Prockish (Anna), Salina, and Lori Buss (Bob), Westmoreland; his grandchildren, Todd (Christy), Mandy (Richard), Justin, Adam (Heidi), Kimberly (Robbie), Kassandra (Ryan), Ryan (Ashlee), Tyler (Brianna), and Trystan (Tayler); his great-grandchildren, Heidi, Taylor, Megan, Tregen, Jayden, Bentley, and Cade; and his great-great grandchildren, Ivy Jo, Emery and Aaliyah; and his brother, Delbert Prockish, Wamego. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Eugene Prockish, Margie Howard, Kenneth Prockish, Deloris Fleming, Marcella Prockish, and an infant brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 3, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Pastor Kaylie Ines will be officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Westmoreland City Cemetery. Vernon will lie-in-state on Thursday, beginning at 3:00 pm, and the family will greet friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. They suggest memorial contributions to Rock Creek High School, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Vernon Joseph “Tink” Prockish, Sr., 90, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. He was a life-long resident of the area.Vernon was born on October 10, 1932, in rural Flush, Kansas, the son of Leo Charles and Gertrude (Krouse) Prockish. He attended local grade schools and graduated in 1950 from Wamego High School. He then served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict.Vernon worked as a heavy equipment operator for Bayer Construction as well as a farmer and stockman, operating his own family farm operation. He was a member of the American Legion. Vernon loved sports and was an avid fan of K-State, the Royals and the Chiefs, but most of all he loved to attend his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. Vernon loved trips to the mountains and in his younger days enjoyed hunting and fishing. Over the years, he was seen regularly drinking coffee and swapping stories with his friends at the Short Stop or Co-op.Vernon married Charlotte Hunt on May 25, 1952, in Westmoreland. After 58 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on November 7, 2010.Vernon is survived by his children; Joe Prockish (Nancy), Westmoreland, Cindy Collins (Sam), Westmoreland, Tim Prockish (Anna), Salina, and Lori Buss (Bob), Westmoreland; his grandchildren, Todd (Christy), Mandy (Richard), Justin, Adam (Heidi), Kimberly (Robbie), Kassandra (Ryan), Ryan (Ashlee), Tyler (Brianna), and Trystan (Tayler); his great-grandchildren, Heidi, Taylor, Megan, Tregen, Jayden, Bentley, and Cade; and his great-great grandchildren, Ivy Jo, Emery and Aaliyah; and his brother, Delbert Prockish, Wamego. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Eugene Prockish, Margie Howard, Kenneth Prockish, Deloris Fleming, Marcella Prockish, and an infant brother.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 3, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Pastor Kaylie Ines will be officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Westmoreland City Cemetery. Vernon will lie-in-state on Thursday, beginning at 3:00 pm, and the family will greet friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. They suggest memorial contributions to Rock Creek High School, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Vernon Joseph 'Tink' Prockish Sr.

Margaret Maxine McKinney, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died 
Friday, February 24, 2023, at Stoneybrook Health and Rehab in Manhattan.
 She was a long-time resident of the community.

Margaret was born on November 11, 1933, in rural Westmoreland, 
Kansas, the daughter of Lawrence and Marie (Bender) Gordon. She attended
 local grade schools and graduated from McFarland High School. She then 
attended and received an Associate Degree from Kansas State University.

Margaret worked as an insurance agent in Amarillo, Texas for a few 
years and thirty years as the Postmaster in Alma. She started working 
early and was employed at a local drugstore at the age of 12. She was an
 avid basketball fan and enjoyed watching as many games as possible 
during March Madness. She enjoyed fishing on Mill Creek and jazz music. 
Margaret was very compassionate and willing to help others around her, 
and was more than willing to help care for her mother and step-father in
 their declining years.

Margaret’s only son, Jason, died as a result of a freak accident on Mill Creek in 1981.

Margaret is survived by her nieces, Ardice Pennington (Larry), of 
Selma, Iowa, and Roxanne Sandoval (Victor) of Benseville, IL, as well as
 grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, 
Marge Mondt, Frank Gordon, Dewaine Gordon, and Lauraine Dodgers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, March 9,
 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. Father Swamy Nannam will 
be the Celebrant. 

The family suggests memorial contributions to Holy 
Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and 
Stewart Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at 
www.campanellastewart.com.

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 </figure>Margaret Maxine McKinney, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died 
Friday, February 24, 2023, at Stoneybrook Health and Rehab in Manhattan.
 She was a long-time resident of the community.Margaret was born on November 11, 1933, in rural Westmoreland, 
Kansas, the daughter of Lawrence and Marie (Bender) Gordon. She attended
 local grade schools and graduated from McFarland High School. She then 
attended and received an Associate Degree from Kansas State University.Margaret worked as an insurance agent in Amarillo, Texas for a few 
years and thirty years as the Postmaster in Alma. She started working 
early and was employed at a local drugstore at the age of 12. She was an
 avid basketball fan and enjoyed watching as many games as possible 
during March Madness. She enjoyed fishing on Mill Creek and jazz music. 
Margaret was very compassionate and willing to help others around her, 
and was more than willing to help care for her mother and step-father in
 their declining years.Margaret’s only son, Jason, died as a result of a freak accident on Mill Creek in 1981.Margaret is survived by her nieces, Ardice Pennington (Larry), of 
Selma, Iowa, and Roxanne Sandoval (Victor) of Benseville, IL, as well as
 grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, 
Marge Mondt, Frank Gordon, Dewaine Gordon, and Lauraine Dodgers.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, March 9,
 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. Father Swamy Nannam will 
be the Celebrant. The family suggests memorial contributions to Holy 
Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and 
Stewart Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at 
www.campanellastewart.com.

Margaret Maxine McKinney

Jeffrey Rich, 52, died February 24, 2023, in Wakefield, KS.&nbsp; He was born
 on January 19, 1971, in Clay Center, KS, the son of Henry and Wanda 
(Cowing) Rich.&nbsp; Jeffrey made his home in Mississippi, Missouri and 
Kansas.&nbsp; He worked for Hiland Dairy for several years.&nbsp; Jeffrey was 
preceded in death by his father.

Mother: Wanda (Cowing) Ortiz of Clay Center, KS

Half-brother: Joseph Ortiz of Clay Center, KS

Half-sister: Heather Ortiz of Clay Center, KS

Funeral Services: No public services are planned at this time.

Memorials:&nbsp; Jeff Rich memorial fund c/o the funeral home

Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

Jeffrey Rich, 52, died February 24, 2023, in Wakefield, KS.&nbsp; He was born
 on January 19, 1971, in Clay Center, KS, the son of Henry and Wanda 
(Cowing) Rich.&nbsp; Jeffrey made his home in Mississippi, Missouri and 
Kansas.&nbsp; He worked for Hiland Dairy for several years.&nbsp; Jeffrey was 
preceded in death by his father.Survivors:Mother: Wanda (Cowing) Ortiz of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Angela Rich of Lucedale, MSSon: Jeff Rich, Jr. of Lucedale, MSHalf-brother: Joseph Ortiz of Clay Center, KSHalf-sister: Heather Ortiz of Clay Center, KSFuneral Services: No public services are planned at this time.Memorials:&nbsp; Jeff Rich memorial fund c/o the funeral homeOnline condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

Jeffrey Rich

Margaret Maxine McKinney, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at Stoney Brook Retirement Center in Manhattan. She was a longtime resident of the community. 

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

Click <a href="https://www.campanellastewart.com/obituary/margaret-mckinney">HERE</a> for service details.

Margaret Maxine McKinney, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at Stoney Brook Retirement Center in Manhattan. She was a longtime resident of the community. An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.campanellastewart.com/obituary/margaret-mckinney">HERE</a> for service details.

October 6, 1936
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 23, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Deloris-M.-Del-Rosso?obId=27378923#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>October 6, 1936
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 23, 2023An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Deloris-M.-Del-Rosso?obId=27378923#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Deloris M. Del Rosso

David Allen Queen, age 33, of Manhattan, died February 22, 2023, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

David
 was born on March 14, 1989, in Manhattan, the son of Mark and Kayla 
(Kilgore) Queen.  Growing up in Manhattan he was a member of the Boy 
Scouts, he earned many badges while in the Scouts and was already to 
sell popcorn for the annual fundraiser. David graduated from Manhattan 
High School in 2007, he then earned his degree as a motorcycle mechanic.

On July 16, 2022, in Ozawkie, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Alexis Silva.  She survives at their home in Manhattan.

David
 was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and of Kansas State sports, 
always cheered hard for the Wildcats, maybe sometime a little extra when
 they play a certain other Kansas team.  He enjoyed the outdoors, 
hunting, fishing, camping, riding his dirt bike, and was always the 
person in charge of making the bond fire for the campouts.

David
 also had fun listening to country music and using his smoker to smoke 
meat for the family.  He will be missed by his dogs and his pet ferrets.
  His fun and his sense of humor will be missed by all his family and 
friends.

In addition to his wife Alexis, he is survived
 by his parents, Mark and Kayla Queen, his brother Bryan Queen, sister 
Kristen Klug and her husband Chris and David’s nephew Jonah Klug; 
grandparents, Paul Queen, Robert and Nita Kilgore, and also his 
father-in-law and mother-in-law Frank Silva II and Krisena Silva.

David was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathy Queen.

The
 family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:30p.m. 
Tuesday February 28, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 
in Manhattan.

Funeral services will be held at 
10:00a.m. Wednesday March 1, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church 
in Manhattan, with the Rev. Barry Dundas officiating.  Interment will 
follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

Memorial 
contributions in memory of David are suggested to the Ronald McDonald 
House, American Heart Association and the First United Methodist Church.
  Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>David Allen Queen, age 33, of Manhattan, died February 22, 2023, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. David
 was born on March 14, 1989, in Manhattan, the son of Mark and Kayla 
(Kilgore) Queen. Growing up in Manhattan he was a member of the Boy 
Scouts, he earned many badges while in the Scouts and was already to 
sell popcorn for the annual fundraiser. David graduated from Manhattan 
High School in 2007, he then earned his degree as a motorcycle mechanic.On July 16, 2022, in Ozawkie, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Alexis Silva. She survives at their home in Manhattan.David
 was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and of Kansas State sports, 
always cheered hard for the Wildcats, maybe sometime a little extra when
 they play a certain other Kansas team. He enjoyed the outdoors, 
hunting, fishing, camping, riding his dirt bike, and was always the 
person in charge of making the bond fire for the campouts.David
 also had fun listening to country music and using his smoker to smoke 
meat for the family. He will be missed by his dogs and his pet ferrets.
 His fun and his sense of humor will be missed by all his family and 
friends.In addition to his wife Alexis, he is survived
 by his parents, Mark and Kayla Queen, his brother Bryan Queen, sister 
Kristen Klug and her husband Chris and David’s nephew Jonah Klug; 
grandparents, Paul Queen, Robert and Nita Kilgore, and also his 
father-in-law and mother-in-law Frank Silva II and Krisena Silva.David was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathy Queen.The
 family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:30p.m. 
Tuesday February 28, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 
in Manhattan.Funeral services will be held at 
10:00a.m. Wednesday March 1, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church 
in Manhattan, with the Rev. Barry Dundas officiating. Interment will 
follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.Memorial 
contributions in memory of David are suggested to the Ronald McDonald 
House, American Heart Association and the First United Methodist Church.
 Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

David Allen Queen

Jason Lee Daniels, 46, was born on April 24, 1976, to James “Jim” and 
Donna (Pollock) Daniels in Neligh, NE. He passed away on February 21, 
2023, at home in Hubbell, NE surrounded by his family. Jason attended 
grade school in Neligh, NE until 5th grade and later graduated from 
Bruning High School in Bruning, NE in 1994. In 2011, he graduated from 
Kaplan University with his Associate of Applied Science of Criminal 
Justice. He was part of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars for 
academic achievement. Life took Jason in many different directions. From
 being a security guard for famous concerts to ending at Beatrice 
Concrete as a cement truck driver. He worked at the Fairbury plant for 7
 years and absolutely loved what he did and his co-workers became a part
 of his family.

In Jason’s free time, you could catch him hunting, fishing, playing 
fetch with his best pal Moose, woodworking and hanging out with friends 
and family. He had many different “man toys” such as his dirt bike and 
four-wheeler that never sat in one place for too long. Jason loved being
 outside and in the wilderness where there was no cell phone reception 
just enjoying the peace and beauty of nature. Jason was very excited to 
be a new grandpa in June of 2023 to unborn baby Barrett Richardson. He 
would talk about all the new memories he wanted to make with him and 
teach him all the hunting and fishing tricks that he knew.&nbsp;

In June of 2022, Jason was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer 
with metastasis to the liver. His fight to beat the cancer was 
incredible. He would always say, “I will fight this cancer until I can’t
 fight anymore. I won’t give up.” He stuck very true to these words 
until God called him home on February 21, 2022.&nbsp;

Jason is survived by his two daughters; Jordan (Kolton) Richardson of
 Greenleaf, KS and Jasmine Daniels of Hebron, NE, Mother, Donna Daniels 
of Bruning, NE, Siblings; Marcus (Pamela) Daniels of Mahaska, KS, Joshua
 Daniels of Plymouth, NE, and Jennifer Seibolt (Brian Bartels) of 
Fairbury, NE, Grandmother; Glenice Pollock of Oakdale, NE, Nieces; 
Ashley Daniels of Mahaska, KS, Destiny Daniels of Lincoln, NE, Hailey 
Daniels of Plymouth, NE and Nevaeh Daniels of Gun Barrel City, TX. 
Nephews; Jesse Daniels of Lincoln, NE, Dalton Daniels of Mahaska, KS, 
Christopher Daniels of Manhattan, KS, Dylan Seibolt and Brandon Seibolt 
both of Plymouth, NE. Aunts; Gloria Haskin of Winner, SD, Ramona Daniels
 of Western, NE, Jackie Doggett of Fairbury, NE. Many more cousins, 
family members and very good friends.

Jason is preceded in death by his Father; Jim Daniels, Grandfather; 
Donald Pollock, Great Grandmother and Grandfather Florence and Joe 
Hoyda, Grandparents; John and Velma Daniels; aunts and uncles.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 1:30 
p.m. at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Koch officiating. 
Burial services will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the 
Oakdale Cemetery in Oakdale, NE. Family will greet friends on Sunday, 
February 26, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome to attend the burial on 
Tuesday if they choose to do so. 

Pallbearers are Dylan Seibolt, Brandon 
Seibolt, Dalton Daniels, Christopher Daniels, Jesse Daniels and Kolton 
Richardson. Honorary pallbearers are Marcus Daniels, Joshua Daniels, 
Steve Seibolt, Tyler Ellis, Dale Garvey, Alan Dux, Bill Behmerwohld and 
Ty Behmerwohld. 

Memorials will go to the family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer 
Funeral Home will be assisting with arrangements.

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 </figure>Jason Lee Daniels, 46, was born on April 24, 1976, to James “Jim” and 
Donna (Pollock) Daniels in Neligh, NE. He passed away on February 21, 
2023, at home in Hubbell, NE surrounded by his family. Jason attended 
grade school in Neligh, NE until 5th grade and later graduated from 
Bruning High School in Bruning, NE in 1994. In 2011, he graduated from 
Kaplan University with his Associate of Applied Science of Criminal 
Justice. He was part of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars for 
academic achievement. Life took Jason in many different directions. From
 being a security guard for famous concerts to ending at Beatrice 
Concrete as a cement truck driver. He worked at the Fairbury plant for 7
 years and absolutely loved what he did and his co-workers became a part
 of his family.In Jason’s free time, you could catch him hunting, fishing, playing 
fetch with his best pal Moose, woodworking and hanging out with friends 
and family. He had many different “man toys” such as his dirt bike and 
four-wheeler that never sat in one place for too long. Jason loved being
 outside and in the wilderness where there was no cell phone reception 
just enjoying the peace and beauty of nature. Jason was very excited to 
be a new grandpa in June of 2023 to unborn baby Barrett Richardson. He 
would talk about all the new memories he wanted to make with him and 
teach him all the hunting and fishing tricks that he knew.&nbsp;In June of 2022, Jason was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer 
with metastasis to the liver. His fight to beat the cancer was 
incredible. He would always say, “I will fight this cancer until I can’t
 fight anymore. I won’t give up.” He stuck very true to these words 
until God called him home on February 21, 2022.&nbsp;Jason is survived by his two daughters; Jordan (Kolton) Richardson of
 Greenleaf, KS and Jasmine Daniels of Hebron, NE, Mother, Donna Daniels 
of Bruning, NE, Siblings; Marcus (Pamela) Daniels of Mahaska, KS, Joshua
 Daniels of Plymouth, NE, and Jennifer Seibolt (Brian Bartels) of 
Fairbury, NE, Grandmother; Glenice Pollock of Oakdale, NE, Nieces; 
Ashley Daniels of Mahaska, KS, Destiny Daniels of Lincoln, NE, Hailey 
Daniels of Plymouth, NE and Nevaeh Daniels of Gun Barrel City, TX. 
Nephews; Jesse Daniels of Lincoln, NE, Dalton Daniels of Mahaska, KS, 
Christopher Daniels of Manhattan, KS, Dylan Seibolt and Brandon Seibolt 
both of Plymouth, NE. Aunts; Gloria Haskin of Winner, SD, Ramona Daniels
 of Western, NE, Jackie Doggett of Fairbury, NE. Many more cousins, 
family members and very good friends.Jason is preceded in death by his Father; Jim Daniels, Grandfather; 
Donald Pollock, Great Grandmother and Grandfather Florence and Joe 
Hoyda, Grandparents; John and Velma Daniels; aunts and uncles.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 1:30 
p.m. at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Koch officiating. 
Burial services will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the 
Oakdale Cemetery in Oakdale, NE. Family will greet friends on Sunday, 
February 26, 2023, from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome to attend the burial on 
Tuesday if they choose to do so. Pallbearers are Dylan Seibolt, Brandon 
Seibolt, Dalton Daniels, Christopher Daniels, Jesse Daniels and Kolton 
Richardson. Honorary pallbearers are Marcus Daniels, Joshua Daniels, 
Steve Seibolt, Tyler Ellis, Dale Garvey, Alan Dux, Bill Behmerwohld and 
Ty Behmerwohld. Memorials will go to the family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer 
Funeral Home will be assisting with arrangements.

Jason Lee Daniels

Wednesday, August 5th, 1959-Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/melody-elsasser/5146242/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Wednesday, August 5th, 1959-Thursday, February 23rd, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/melody-elsasser/5146242/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Melody R. Elsasser

Francis B. "Frank" Gluck, 83, of Milford, Kansas, passed away on 
Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Wakefield Care and Rehab in Wakefield, 
Kansas. Cremation will take place. At Frank's request, there will be no 
memorial service planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to be 
given to the Milford Nature Center, American Diabetes Association and 
the Joyful Rescues in Cuba, New York. Frank was born July 1, 1939, in Olean, New York, the son of George J. and Gertrude (Smith) Gluck. Frank
 worked forty seven years as a draftsman, machine operator and 
inspector. He worked for Clark Brothers later known as Dresser-Rand. He 
enjoyed growing tomatoes and sharing his crop with his neighbors and 
friends. He also enjoyed watching birds, squirrels, turkeys and 
especially the rabbits in his Milford yard. In his younger years, he 
enjoyed deer hunting. On May 11, 1968, he married Donna Baker in Olean, New York. Survivors
 include his wife Donna of Milford, Kansas; one son, Darrin J. Gluck of 
Excelsior Springs, Missouri; two daughters, Stacey (Ron) Burfict of Clay
 Center, Kansas and Carey (Scott) Smith of Milford, Kansas; one brother,
 Gary Gluck of Cuba, New York; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy 
and Jerry George of Arcade, New York; seven grandchildren, Kalynn, 
Jessica, Diana, Timothy, Chandra, Megan and Elisabeth; five 
great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces. He was preceded
 in death by his parents, two sisters, Sandra Carpenter and Carole 
Rought; one brother-in-law Warren Baker; one sister-in-law Judy 
(Burdick) Gluck and one daughter-in-law Beverly (Dawson) Gluck.&nbsp;

Francis B. "Frank" Gluck, 83, of Milford, Kansas, passed away on 
Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Wakefield Care and Rehab in Wakefield, 
Kansas. Cremation will take place. At Frank's request, there will be no 
memorial service planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to be 
given to the Milford Nature Center, American Diabetes Association and 
the Joyful Rescues in Cuba, New York. Frank was born July 1, 1939, in Olean, New York, the son of George J. and Gertrude (Smith) Gluck. Frank
 worked forty seven years as a draftsman, machine operator and 
inspector. He worked for Clark Brothers later known as Dresser-Rand. He 
enjoyed growing tomatoes and sharing his crop with his neighbors and 
friends. He also enjoyed watching birds, squirrels, turkeys and 
especially the rabbits in his Milford yard. In his younger years, he 
enjoyed deer hunting. On May 11, 1968, he married Donna Baker in Olean, New York. Survivors
 include his wife Donna of Milford, Kansas; one son, Darrin J. Gluck of 
Excelsior Springs, Missouri; two daughters, Stacey (Ron) Burfict of Clay
 Center, Kansas and Carey (Scott) Smith of Milford, Kansas; one brother,
 Gary Gluck of Cuba, New York; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy 
and Jerry George of Arcade, New York; seven grandchildren, Kalynn, 
Jessica, Diana, Timothy, Chandra, Megan and Elisabeth; five 
great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces. He was preceded
 in death by his parents, two sisters, Sandra Carpenter and Carole 
Rought; one brother-in-law Warren Baker; one sister-in-law Judy 
(Burdick) Gluck and one daughter-in-law Beverly (Dawson) Gluck.&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.

Francis B. 'Frank' Gluck

MSG (RET) Bryan Keith Ray Hansen, 54, of Milford, Kansas, passed away on
 February 21, 2023. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 
2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside 
service with full military honors will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 
2023, at Fort Riley Post Cemetery. He was born on August 8, 1968, Cocoa Beach, Florida, to Craig and Peggy (Riddle) Hansen. Bryan
 joined the United States Army in October of 1986. Over the years, he 
spent time in Russia, Germany, Hawaii, South Korea, and Honduras. He 
honorably served over 23 years. Bryan was a member of the Veterans 
Motorcycle Club in Junction City, Kansas, for 13 years. On February 14, 1992, he married Tracy (Hinton) Hansen. Together, they raised four beautiful children that they adored. Bryan
 is survived by his loving wife, Tracy, his two sons, Brett (Hazel) 
Hansen of Jacksonville, Florida, Jessip Hansen of Milford, Kansas; one 
daughter, Payton (Richard Hiebert) Hansen; his mother, Peggy A. Hansen 
of Navarre, Florida; and a host of siblings and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Craig C. Hansen and one son, Spencer Bryan Hansen.&nbsp;

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 </figure>MSG (RET) Bryan Keith Ray Hansen, 54, of Milford, Kansas, passed away on
 February 21, 2023. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 
2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside 
service with full military honors will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 
2023, at Fort Riley Post Cemetery. He was born on August 8, 1968, Cocoa Beach, Florida, to Craig and Peggy (Riddle) Hansen. Bryan
 joined the United States Army in October of 1986. Over the years, he 
spent time in Russia, Germany, Hawaii, South Korea, and Honduras. He 
honorably served over 23 years. Bryan was a member of the Veterans 
Motorcycle Club in Junction City, Kansas, for 13 years. On February 14, 1992, he married Tracy (Hinton) Hansen. Together, they raised four beautiful children that they adored. Bryan
 is survived by his loving wife, Tracy, his two sons, Brett (Hazel) 
Hansen of Jacksonville, Florida, Jessip Hansen of Milford, Kansas; one 
daughter, Payton (Richard Hiebert) Hansen; his mother, Peggy A. Hansen 
of Navarre, Florida; and a host of siblings and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Craig C. Hansen and one son, Spencer Bryan Hansen.&nbsp;

MSG (RET) Bryan Keith Ray Hansen

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Sarah was born on March 4th, 1986, in Emporia, Kansas, and she passed away unexpectedly on February 15th a t the age of 36. Sarah had a rich and complex life, full of love and laughter, but also of challenges and struggles. She was married to JW for 14 years, and together they had three children: Jake, Emily and Alice. Sarah was a devoted mother who always put her children first, and she loved spending time with them, watching them grow and supporting them in their passions and dreams. Sarah also had another daughter, Hailey, from a previous marriage to Brandon Long, who survived her. Sarah’s father, Stephen, and her sister, Celeste, will deeply miss her presence and her bright spirit. Sadly, Sarah was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth, who passed away some years ago. Sarah was a Paraprofessional for USD 437, where she dedicated herself to supporting and helping children with their education. She was kind and patient person who had a gift for connecting with children and her colleagues and students alike admired and respected her for her hard work and dedication. In her free time, Sarah loved attending concerts and listening to music, playing video games, and spending time with her beloved cats. She had a special talent for finding joy in the small things in life and spreading that joy to those around her. Sarah’s sudden passing has left a deep void in the hearts of her family and friends, who will always remember her loving and generous spirit, her contagious laughter, and her unwavering strength and resilience. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. Family will receive friends Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 2 to 4&nbsp; p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677257208049.png" alt="Sarah Nicole Wernecke" />
 <figcaption>Sarah Nicole Wernecke</figcaption>
 </figure>It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Sarah was born on March 4th, 1986, in Emporia, Kansas, and she passed away unexpectedly on February 15th a t the age of 36. Sarah had a rich and complex life, full of love and laughter, but also of challenges and struggles. She was married to JW for 14 years, and together they had three children: Jake, Emily and Alice. Sarah was a devoted mother who always put her children first, and she loved spending time with them, watching them grow and supporting them in their passions and dreams. Sarah also had another daughter, Hailey, from a previous marriage to Brandon Long, who survived her. Sarah’s father, Stephen, and her sister, Celeste, will deeply miss her presence and her bright spirit. Sadly, Sarah was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth, who passed away some years ago. Sarah was a Paraprofessional for USD 437, where she dedicated herself to supporting and helping children with their education. She was kind and patient person who had a gift for connecting with children and her colleagues and students alike admired and respected her for her hard work and dedication. In her free time, Sarah loved attending concerts and listening to music, playing video games, and spending time with her beloved cats. She had a special talent for finding joy in the small things in life and spreading that joy to those around her. Sarah’s sudden passing has left a deep void in the hearts of her family and friends, who will always remember her loving and generous spirit, her contagious laughter, and her unwavering strength and resilience. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. Family will receive friends Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 2 to 4&nbsp; p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene.&nbsp;

Sarah Nicole Wernecke

Janice Earlene Harold passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born in Dwight Kansas on August 14, 1941, to Howard Glessner and Augusta Nickoley-Glessner.

She was a 1959 graduate of Dwight High School and went on to graduate from Brown Mackie College.

After graduation, she went to work for Bailey Moving &amp; Storage, where she met her husband Ron who she married on November 24, 1962, and worked with him until her retirement in 2011.

She enjoyed working in her yard, woodworking, fishing, and boating on her pontoon, and loved her dogs. She could play the trumpet, the guitar, and the harmonica, and even played in the bell choir at church. Jan could play softball with the best and she honored and celebrated her Cherokee heritage.

Survivors include her husband of 60+ years, Ron, and her two daughters, Rhonda Taylor and her husband Bryan of Saint Joseph, MO, and Renee Vancamp and her partner Sheila Smith of Stevensville, MT.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church 17535 Say Road, Wamego KS. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. up until service time.&nbsp; The family invites everyone for a light lunch &amp; refreshments after the service.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego or Lake Elbo Club in Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home 4370 Salzer Road, Wamego KS 66547.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677256588332.png" alt="Janice Earlene Harold" />
 <figcaption>Janice Earlene Harold</figcaption>
 </figure>Janice Earlene Harold passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born in Dwight Kansas on August 14, 1941, to Howard Glessner and Augusta Nickoley-Glessner.She was a 1959 graduate of Dwight High School and went on to graduate from Brown Mackie College.After graduation, she went to work for Bailey Moving &amp; Storage, where she met her husband Ron who she married on November 24, 1962, and worked with him until her retirement in 2011.She enjoyed working in her yard, woodworking, fishing, and boating on her pontoon, and loved her dogs. She could play the trumpet, the guitar, and the harmonica, and even played in the bell choir at church. Jan could play softball with the best and she honored and celebrated her Cherokee heritage.Survivors include her husband of 60+ years, Ron, and her two daughters, Rhonda Taylor and her husband Bryan of Saint Joseph, MO, and Renee Vancamp and her partner Sheila Smith of Stevensville, MT.Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church 17535 Say Road, Wamego KS. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. up until service time.&nbsp; The family invites everyone for a light lunch &amp; refreshments after the service.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego or Lake Elbo Club in Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home 4370 Salzer Road, Wamego KS 66547.

Janice Earlene Harold 

Douglas Dean Zimmerman of Fairbury, NE was born August 7, 1951, in 
Omaha, NE.&nbsp; His parents were Willie &amp; Laraine (Meyer) Zimmerman of 
Fairbury.&nbsp; He was baptized November 25, 1951, and confirmed April 11, 
1965, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury where he was a lifelong 
member.

Doug grew up on a farm a few miles east of Fairbury attending 
District 63 and graduating from Fairbury High School with the class of 
1969.&nbsp; As a youth, he played little league baseball during the summers. 
He was active in 4-H &amp; FFA.&nbsp; In high school he was on the football 
and track teams.&nbsp; He enlisted in the National Guard in 1969.&nbsp; He left 
the guard in 1976.&nbsp;

Doug married JoAnn Ahrens on May 6, 1972.&nbsp; This union was blessed 
with the birth of 2 children, Korinne &amp; Riley.&nbsp; They were married 
for 50 years.

He began his farming career at the age of 9, helping with the daily 
farming and chores.&nbsp; He farmed for 48 years before moving in to town in 
2008.&nbsp; After moving to Fairbury he worked at the Thies Sandpit for 3 
years.

Doug enjoyed spending time outside hunting, fishing &amp; pistol 
shooting.&nbsp; He belonged to the Practical Pistol Association shoot out of 
Lincoln &amp; Omaha for many years.&nbsp; He was a history buff &amp; 
collected prehistoric rocks, bones, teeth &amp; tusks.&nbsp; He was always 
happy to give a quick history lesson to anyone.

Much enjoyment came from cars &amp; drag racing.&nbsp; He started racing 
in 1970 at Manhattan, KS and continued there until the track closed in 
2019. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix from a combine to a lawn 
mower. He was the owner of Doug’s Automotive for 20+ years, selling high
 performance car parts from his garage.&nbsp;

He loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp;

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Willie &amp; Laraine 
Zimmerman and father-in-law &amp; mother-in-law Herbert &amp; Wauneta 
Ahrens.

He is survived by his wife JoAnn, daughter Korinne Zimmerman of 
Lincoln, son Riley (Krystal) Zimmerman of Phillipsburg, KS, 
grandchildren Dakkon, Andi &amp; Wyndham Priko of Lincoln, Kiley &amp; 
Jake Zimmerman of Phillipsburg, KS, sister Debra (Douglas) DeWald of 
Gretna, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins &amp; friends.

The family will greet friends Friday evening March 3, 2023,
 from 6 – 8 at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials will go to Children’s Mercy 
Hospital in Kansas City. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with 
arrangements. <a href="http://www.gerdesmeyerfh.com">www.gerdesmeyerfh.com</a>

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Douglas Dean Zimmerman of Fairbury, NE was born August 7, 1951, in 
Omaha, NE.&nbsp; His parents were Willie &amp; Laraine (Meyer) Zimmerman of 
Fairbury.&nbsp; He was baptized November 25, 1951, and confirmed April 11, 
1965, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury where he was a lifelong 
member.Doug grew up on a farm a few miles east of Fairbury attending 
District 63 and graduating from Fairbury High School with the class of 
1969.&nbsp; As a youth, he played little league baseball during the summers. 
He was active in 4-H &amp; FFA.&nbsp; In high school he was on the football 
and track teams.&nbsp; He enlisted in the National Guard in 1969.&nbsp; He left 
the guard in 1976.&nbsp;Doug married JoAnn Ahrens on May 6, 1972.&nbsp; This union was blessed 
with the birth of 2 children, Korinne &amp; Riley.&nbsp; They were married 
for 50 years.He began his farming career at the age of 9, helping with the daily 
farming and chores.&nbsp; He farmed for 48 years before moving in to town in 
2008.&nbsp; After moving to Fairbury he worked at the Thies Sandpit for 3 
years.Doug enjoyed spending time outside hunting, fishing &amp; pistol 
shooting.&nbsp; He belonged to the Practical Pistol Association shoot out of 
Lincoln &amp; Omaha for many years.&nbsp; He was a history buff &amp; 
collected prehistoric rocks, bones, teeth &amp; tusks.&nbsp; He was always 
happy to give a quick history lesson to anyone.Much enjoyment came from cars &amp; drag racing.&nbsp; He started racing 
in 1970 at Manhattan, KS and continued there until the track closed in 
2019. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix from a combine to a lawn 
mower. He was the owner of Doug’s Automotive for 20+ years, selling high
 performance car parts from his garage.&nbsp;He loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp;Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Willie &amp; Laraine 
Zimmerman and father-in-law &amp; mother-in-law Herbert &amp; Wauneta 
Ahrens.He is survived by his wife JoAnn, daughter Korinne Zimmerman of 
Lincoln, son Riley (Krystal) Zimmerman of Phillipsburg, KS, 
grandchildren Dakkon, Andi &amp; Wyndham Priko of Lincoln, Kiley &amp; 
Jake Zimmerman of Phillipsburg, KS, sister Debra (Douglas) DeWald of 
Gretna, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins &amp; friends.The family will greet friends Friday evening March 3, 2023,
 from 6 – 8 at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials will go to Children’s Mercy 
Hospital in Kansas City. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with 
arrangements. <a href="http://www.gerdesmeyerfh.com">www.gerdesmeyerfh.com</a>

Douglas Dean Zimmerman

Mark Edward Fowler passed away unexpectedly in Manhattan, KS on the afternoon of February 20, 2023. He was 52.

Fowler was 
born on March 18th, 1970, in Pratt KS to Thomas and Ruth (Fruit) Fowler. 
He grew up with deep agricultural roots here in Lyon County. He 
graduated from Emporia High School in 1988. Fowler graduated from Kansas
 State University in 1992 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Milling
 Science and Management. He later also completed his master’s degree in 
Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University.&nbsp;

Mark married Courtney Freeman on September 18, 1993, in Emporia Kansas.&nbsp;

He was 
employed by U.S. Wheat Associates where he was the Vice President of 
Global Technical Services. His career began as a flour miller, first for
 Cargill, Inc., and then Seaboard Corporation.&nbsp; In those roles, Fowler 
ran flour mills, worked on projects in several developing countries, 
including Ecuador, Guyana, and Haiti, and worked as a technical director
 of the Africa Division within Seaboard’s Overseas Group in Durban, 
South Africa. Later, Fowler spent 12 years at K-State as a milling 
specialist and associate director at the International Grains Program 
(IGP) Institute, in the university’s Department of Grain Science and 
Industry.

As a highly
 respected flour milling expert, Fowler also served as a technical 
milling consultant for U.S. Wheat, as well as the Northern Crops 
Institute (NCI), allowing him to become well acquainted with many U.S. 
Wheat staff and overseas customers.&nbsp;

Before 
joining U.S. Wheat originally as Vice President of Overseas Operations, 
Fowler was the President and CEO of Farmer Direct Foods, Inc. a 
farmer-owned, flour milling company in New Cambria, Kansas.

He was 
active in the Manhattan community as a member of the College Avenue 
United Methodist Church and the Lions Club. He has also served as a 4-H 
Community Club leader in Riley County. Fowler was also a member of 
Emporia Masonic Lodge #12 and Miriam Chapter #14 Order of the Eastern 
Star.&nbsp;

Fowler had a passion for agricultural and agricultural advocacy. He also loved to travel visiting over 50 countries.

Fowler is 
survived by his wife, Courtney; his daughter Piper Jane Fowler of 
Washington D.C., his daughter Paige Meria Fowler of Lawrence KS. His 
mother Ruth Fowler of Emporia. His sisters Amy Fowler&nbsp; and Rhonda 
(Scott) Gordon Emporia, KS. Father and Mother In-law Reverend Patick Sr.
 and Vera Freeman&nbsp; of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Many nieces and nephews.

Fowler is 
preceded in death by his father Thomas Fowler, infant sister Cynthia, 
maternal grandparents Chester and Edna Fruit, paternal grandparents 
Harry and Jane Fowler Sr.&nbsp;

Memorial 
service will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the 
College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Ave, Manhattan, 
Kansas. Cremation is planned with burial at a later date. 

Memorial 
contributions to the College Avenue United Methodist Church may be sent 
in care of the funeral home Roberts Blue Barnett Funeral Home P.O. Box 
175, Emporia KS, 66801. Condolences can also be sent to robertsblue.com,
 mailed to Kansas Wheat, 1990 Kimball Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, or 
emailed to kswheat@kswheat.com to be shared with the family.

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 </figure>Mark Edward Fowler passed away unexpectedly in Manhattan, KS on the afternoon of February 20, 2023. He was 52.Fowler was 
born on March 18th, 1970, in Pratt KS to Thomas and Ruth (Fruit) Fowler. 
He grew up with deep agricultural roots here in Lyon County. He 
graduated from Emporia High School in 1988. Fowler graduated from Kansas
 State University in 1992 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Milling
 Science and Management. He later also completed his master’s degree in 
Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University.&nbsp;Mark married Courtney Freeman on September 18, 1993, in Emporia Kansas.&nbsp;He was 
employed by U.S. Wheat Associates where he was the Vice President of 
Global Technical Services. His career began as a flour miller, first for
 Cargill, Inc., and then Seaboard Corporation.&nbsp; In those roles, Fowler 
ran flour mills, worked on projects in several developing countries, 
including Ecuador, Guyana, and Haiti, and worked as a technical director
 of the Africa Division within Seaboard’s Overseas Group in Durban, 
South Africa. Later, Fowler spent 12 years at K-State as a milling 
specialist and associate director at the International Grains Program 
(IGP) Institute, in the university’s Department of Grain Science and 
Industry.As a highly
 respected flour milling expert, Fowler also served as a technical 
milling consultant for U.S. Wheat, as well as the Northern Crops 
Institute (NCI), allowing him to become well acquainted with many U.S. 
Wheat staff and overseas customers.&nbsp;Before 
joining U.S. Wheat originally as Vice President of Overseas Operations, 
Fowler was the President and CEO of Farmer Direct Foods, Inc. a 
farmer-owned, flour milling company in New Cambria, Kansas.He was 
active in the Manhattan community as a member of the College Avenue 
United Methodist Church and the Lions Club. He has also served as a 4-H 
Community Club leader in Riley County. Fowler was also a member of 
Emporia Masonic Lodge #12 and Miriam Chapter #14 Order of the Eastern 
Star.&nbsp;Fowler had a passion for agricultural and agricultural advocacy. He also loved to travel visiting over 50 countries.Fowler is 
survived by his wife, Courtney; his daughter Piper Jane Fowler of 
Washington D.C., his daughter Paige Meria Fowler of Lawrence KS. His 
mother Ruth Fowler of Emporia. His sisters Amy Fowler&nbsp; and Rhonda 
(Scott) Gordon Emporia, KS. Father and Mother In-law Reverend Patick Sr.
 and Vera Freeman&nbsp; of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Many nieces and nephews.Fowler is 
preceded in death by his father Thomas Fowler, infant sister Cynthia, 
maternal grandparents Chester and Edna Fruit, paternal grandparents 
Harry and Jane Fowler Sr.&nbsp;Memorial 
service will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the 
College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Ave, Manhattan, 
Kansas. Cremation is planned with burial at a later date. Memorial 
contributions to the College Avenue United Methodist Church may be sent 
in care of the funeral home Roberts Blue Barnett Funeral Home P.O. Box 
175, Emporia KS, 66801. Condolences can also be sent to robertsblue.com,
 mailed to Kansas Wheat, 1990 Kimball Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, or 
emailed to kswheat@kswheat.com to be shared with the family.

Mark Edward Fowler

Daryl L. VanGilder, 71, of Dayton, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, 
February 22, 2023, at UnityPoint Health ~ Trinity Regional Medical 
Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Daryl’s wishes were to be 
cremated.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 2:00 to 
4:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Carson ~ Stapp Funeral 
Home in Dayton.   Burial will be at McGuire Bend Cemetery, rural Dayton,
 at a later date with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Peterson
 Post #323 American Legion.  For online obituaries &amp; condolences 
please visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com

Daryl Linn VanGilder was born on July 17, 1951, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Howard and Shirley (Linn) Vangilder.

Daryl
 was a graduate of the Dayton High School.  He served his country in the
 United States Army for nine years until his honorable discharge. He 
worked at Dayton Farm Drainage and later at Electrical Materials in Fort
 Dodge for over 15 years until his retirement.

Daryl was united in marriage to Carol Roseke in Las Vegas and the couple made their home in Dayton.

Daryl
 enjoyed fishing and always looked forward to the annual VanGilder 
family fishing trip on the English River in Ontario, Canada.

He
 is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Karin VanGilder and Donna
 Smith, brother, Kevin VanGilder, and grandparents, Elsie and Leslie 
Linn.

Survivors include his wife, Carol VanGilder of 
Dayton, Iowa; daughter, Amy (Mike Ziems), son, Luke VanGilder; six 
grandchildren, Shayna, Landon, Kegan, Halle, Owen, Ezmae, and Emarie; 
two brothers, Les (Diana) Vangilder of Dayton, Iowa, and Keith (Linda) 
Vangilder of Carroll, Iowa; two sisters, Linda Nelson of Lakefield, 
Minnesota, Faye VanGilder of Dayton, Iowa; brother-in-law, Mike Smith of
 Junction City, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.

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 </figure>Daryl L. VanGilder, 71, of Dayton, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, 
February 22, 2023, at UnityPoint Health ~ Trinity Regional Medical 
Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa.Daryl’s wishes were to be 
cremated. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 2:00 to 
4:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Carson ~ Stapp Funeral 
Home in Dayton. Burial will be at McGuire Bend Cemetery, rural Dayton,
 at a later date with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Peterson
 Post #323 American Legion. For online obituaries &amp; condolences 
please visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.comDaryl Linn VanGilder was born on July 17, 1951, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Howard and Shirley (Linn) Vangilder.Daryl
 was a graduate of the Dayton High School. He served his country in the
 United States Army for nine years until his honorable discharge. He 
worked at Dayton Farm Drainage and later at Electrical Materials in Fort
 Dodge for over 15 years until his retirement.Daryl was united in marriage to Carol Roseke in Las Vegas and the couple made their home in Dayton.Daryl
 enjoyed fishing and always looked forward to the annual VanGilder 
family fishing trip on the English River in Ontario, Canada.He
 is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Karin VanGilder and Donna
 Smith, brother, Kevin VanGilder, and grandparents, Elsie and Leslie 
Linn.Survivors include his wife, Carol VanGilder of 
Dayton, Iowa; daughter, Amy (Mike Ziems), son, Luke VanGilder; six 
grandchildren, Shayna, Landon, Kegan, Halle, Owen, Ezmae, and Emarie; 
two brothers, Les (Diana) Vangilder of Dayton, Iowa, and Keith (Linda) 
Vangilder of Carroll, Iowa; two sisters, Linda Nelson of Lakefield, 
Minnesota, Faye VanGilder of Dayton, Iowa; brother-in-law, Mike Smith of
 Junction City, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.

Daryl L. VanGilder

Joe died at home in Manhattan, KS on February 21, 2023, after a lifelong battle with type 1 diabetes.

He
 was born in Wichita, KS to Joe and Jeanne Blackford and attended 
Andover Schools. Joe enjoyed being a part of Boy Scouts and became an 
Eagle Scout.  After attending WSU and K-State, he graduated from Emporia 
State with a degree in Biology. He received his teaching certificate 
from McPherson College and taught science at several Kansas schools.

Joe
 and Susan met while they were park rangers at Fall River. They 
eventually moved to Manhattan where he was employed at Fort Riley 
designing online education curriculum.

Joe loved to 
roam the Kansas prairies, photographing its vistas and wildflowers to 
share with others and quail hunting with his dog, Kanza.

Joe
 could hold forth on a wide variety of topics while brandishing a wicked
 sense of humor which will be missed by both friends and family.

Joe
 was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, 
Susan, their dogs Punkin and Monkey, sister Jan (Pat) Dukes, nephew 
Jason, and many great nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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

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 </figure>Joe died at home in Manhattan, KS on February 21, 2023, after a lifelong battle with type 1 diabetes.He
 was born in Wichita, KS to Joe and Jeanne Blackford and attended 
Andover Schools. Joe enjoyed being a part of Boy Scouts and became an 
Eagle Scout. After attending WSU and K-State, he graduated from Emporia 
State with a degree in Biology. He received his teaching certificate 
from McPherson College and taught science at several Kansas schools.Joe
 and Susan met while they were park rangers at Fall River. They 
eventually moved to Manhattan where he was employed at Fort Riley 
designing online education curriculum.Joe loved to 
roam the Kansas prairies, photographing its vistas and wildflowers to 
share with others and quail hunting with his dog, Kanza.Joe
 could hold forth on a wide variety of topics while brandishing a wicked
 sense of humor which will be missed by both friends and family.Joe
 was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, 
Susan, their dogs Punkin and Monkey, sister Jan (Pat) Dukes, nephew 
Jason, and many great nieces and nephews.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.The
 Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

Joseph W. Blackford II

William “Bill” Paul Mathewson, 92, of Manhattan, Kansas, died 
peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his 
family.

Bill was born on January 24, 1931, to Paul and 
Elsie (Becker) Mathewson in Seneca,  Kansas.  Bill was raised on a farm 
east of Seneca, the oldest of five siblings. Bill graduated from Sts. 
Peter and Paul High School in 1949. He worked as a carpenter with his 
father until joining the Air Force in January, 1951. He served for 4 
years, stationed 2 years at RAF Wethersfield, England and was honorably 
discharged in December, 1954.

Bill married Sandra 
Huerter on August 16, 1958, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in 
Seneca, KS.  He continued working with his father, building 
approximately three to four dozen homes in Seneca. He and Sandra had 3 
sons during that time and they often served as his crew. Bill went to 
work for the Farmers Home Administration in 1970, moving to Manhattan in
 1979, and retired in 1992.  Bill enjoyed working with wood, especially 
walnut. He built both of their homes in Manhattan. Family and friends 
all have items made by Bill including kitchen cabinets, cedar chests, 
grandfather clocks, and other furniture items.  He also built several 
items for both St. Thomas More and Seven Dolors churches.  Just after 
Bill was married, he built a wooden boat and taught many friends and 
family members how to waterski.  Waterskiing and golf were his favorite 
sports and he last skied at age 86.

He was a founding 
member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, a Fourth Degree member of the
 Manhattan Knights of Columbus Council 8488 and member of the National 
Association of Retired Federal Employees.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Elsie; his brothers Terrance, Richard and Wayne; and great-grandson Ryker.

He
 is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sandra; sons, James (Lola) of 
Manhattan, KS, Steven (Susana) Mathewson of Folsom, CA, Mark (Jody) 
Mathewson of Dallas, TX; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 
sister Kay Fangman of Topeka, KS.

Funeral Mass will be 
11 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2023, at St. Thomas More Catholic&nbsp;Church, 2900
 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, KS, with Rosary at 10 a.m. Burial will be in
 Seneca, KS.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude 
Children’s Hospital or Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice in Manhattan
 and sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 
Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;

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 </figure>William “Bill” Paul Mathewson, 92, of Manhattan, Kansas, died 
peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his 
family.Bill was born on January 24, 1931, to Paul and 
Elsie (Becker) Mathewson in Seneca, Kansas. Bill was raised on a farm 
east of Seneca, the oldest of five siblings. Bill graduated from Sts. 
Peter and Paul High School in 1949. He worked as a carpenter with his 
father until joining the Air Force in January, 1951. He served for 4 
years, stationed 2 years at RAF Wethersfield, England and was honorably 
discharged in December, 1954.Bill married Sandra 
Huerter on August 16, 1958, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in 
Seneca, KS. He continued working with his father, building 
approximately three to four dozen homes in Seneca. He and Sandra had 3 
sons during that time and they often served as his crew. Bill went to 
work for the Farmers Home Administration in 1970, moving to Manhattan in
 1979, and retired in 1992. Bill enjoyed working with wood, especially 
walnut. He built both of their homes in Manhattan. Family and friends 
all have items made by Bill including kitchen cabinets, cedar chests, 
grandfather clocks, and other furniture items. He also built several 
items for both St. Thomas More and Seven Dolors churches. Just after 
Bill was married, he built a wooden boat and taught many friends and 
family members how to waterski. Waterskiing and golf were his favorite 
sports and he last skied at age 86.He was a founding 
member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, a Fourth Degree member of the
 Manhattan Knights of Columbus Council 8488 and member of the National 
Association of Retired Federal Employees.Bill was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Elsie; his brothers Terrance, Richard and Wayne; and great-grandson Ryker.He
 is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sandra; sons, James (Lola) of 
Manhattan, KS, Steven (Susana) Mathewson of Folsom, CA, Mark (Jody) 
Mathewson of Dallas, TX; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 
sister Kay Fangman of Topeka, KS.Funeral Mass will be 
11 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2023, at St. Thomas More Catholic&nbsp;Church, 2900
 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, KS, with Rosary at 10 a.m. Burial will be in
 Seneca, KS.Memorials may be made to St. Jude 
Children’s Hospital or Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice in Manhattan
 and sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 
Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;

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