Nicolae "Nicu" Gligor, 68, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Romania, passed away at Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. He was a retired bank manager in his home country of Romania. 

Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation is assisting with funeral arrangements.

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 </figure>Nicolae "Nicu" Gligor, 68, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Romania, passed away at Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. He was a retired bank manager in his home country of Romania. Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation is assisting with funeral arrangements.

Nicolae 'Nicu' Gligor

Suk Kim, 89, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 21,
 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Service 
will start immediately following visitation. Inurnment will follow at a 
later date. A complete obituary&nbsp; is pending.

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 </figure>Suk Kim, 89, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 21,
 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Service 
will start immediately following visitation. Inurnment will follow at a 
later date. A complete obituary&nbsp; is pending.

Suk Kim

Sylvia Louise Brown, 68, of Junction City, KS passed away peacefully on 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, KS. 

A 
visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, with 
the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. at Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
 in Junction City with Reverend Andrew J. Rollins officiating and 
Reverend Viola W. Jones providing the eulogy. Burial will follow the 
service at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to 
be given to Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1711 N. Washington Street, 
Junction City, KS. Sylvia was born on August 6, 1954, in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Elliott &amp; Barbara J. (Wilson) Smith. Sylvia
 graduated from Junction City High School with the Class of 1972. 
During high school she worked at Brown’s Floral and continued to work 
there during holidays and special occasions until they closed in 2006. 
In October 1975, Sylvia began her federal civil service career on Fort 
Riley. She worked in Property Book and Supply Management for 34 years 
until she retired in 2009. She also worked as a C.N.A. at Valley Vista 
and then Valley View Senior Life for 4 years in the evenings during 
1997-2001. Sylvia was a lifelong member of Ward Chapel A.M.E. 
Church, where she sang in the Angelic and Inspirational Choirs. She 
served as the director of the Young People’s Division. She was a 
Steward and Trustee and served as the Church Secretary from the time she
 retired from civil service in 2009 until 2020. Sylvia was the 
resident therapist wherever she went. She loved going to Dillon’s and 
Walmart and enjoyed catching up with friends. She never met a stranger.
 Her hobbies included: reading, making flower arrangements, caring for 
plants, and playing cards, especially Bid Whist and Spades. In her 
younger years, she was adventurous and enjoyed driving across the United
 States with her friends, riding motorcycles and playing softball with 
church members in the Adult Softball League. She was an amazing
 and wonderful mom and aunt. Her son Byron was her only and child and 
she ensured that he was well provided for, loved, and protected. She 
served as a second mom to her nephews and nieces. Her nieces and 
nephews gave her many names over the years: Aunt Sylvia, SLB, Syl, Ms. 
Brown and Sybbie. She was “old school” and ensured they were well 
groomed, and on their best behavior out in public. She had individual 
named rulers for her son and her nephews and nieces. She would pull the
 ruler out and give them a look to get them back in line. She also did 
this with other children in church. Everyone knew that Aunt Sylvia, Ms.
 Sylvia or Ms. Brown did not play. As she became a great aunt, she 
became a softy and the ruler went away. Her great nieces and nephews 
loved going to her house and hanging with her, because she would cook 
for them, and take them to Walmart and McDonald’s. She was known for 
giving crisp $2 bills and $1 bills to equal the age of one’s birthday. Sylvia
 valued faith, family, and community. She knew the Lord and ensured her
 family knew them as well. She loved her family and made sure they 
stayed connected and participated in community events such as the Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Juneteenth Celebrations. She was big on 
creating traditions. Sylvia had an old soul and had many 
friends and mentors who were her elders. She was God-fearing, selfless,
 kind, and a servant leader at heart. She was an amazing cook and was 
always asked to make cabbage or green beans for others. After she 
retired, she would cook and call others to come pick up food. She had a
 giving heart and loved fully. She always had a kind and encouraging 
word and listening ear. She was full of life and enjoyed caring for the 
elderly and sick, which was her purpose in life. Her smile, 
listening ear, big laugh, giving spirit, and care for others will live 
on in her family and the many lives she touched. Sylvia leaves to
 mourn her beloved family. Survivors include: one son, Byron Jerome 
Brown and her granddaughter Anaiza Marie Brown-Colon of Orlando, 
Florida. Her parents Elliott and Barbara J. Smith and two brothers, 
Elliott Lynn Smith and Erick Lamont Smith all of Junction City, KS. Her
 nephews and nieces who she treated as her children: Three nephews: 
Lynn “L” Smith and his wife Amber of Topeka, KS; Elliott “Buster” Smith 
and his wife Sarah of Springfield, MO; Eric McMahan of Tennessee; Rina 
D. Neal and her husband Jimmy of Junction City, KS; Teena M. Figueroa 
and her husband Raymond of Lawton, OK; and DeAnne D. McMahan of Las 
Vegas, NV. Her great nieces and nephews: A’Lya E. Figueroa, Ariana 
Smith, Jayson Neal, Ellarah Smith, Sarelle Smith, Jalen McMahan, Adric 
Smith, Maya Neal, Gloriana Emmi, Lailani Smith, and Loelle Smith. One aunt: Shirley Wise; many cousins and a host of family and friends who loved and adored her. Sylvia
 was preceded in death by her grandparents Will and Katie Smith and 
David and Mary Wilson; her sister LaDonna Marie Smith, her Godmother 
Lola Broils and special friend Minnie P. Boyd, as well as several aunts,
 uncles, and cousins.

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 </figure>Sylvia Louise Brown, 68, of Junction City, KS passed away peacefully on 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, KS. A 
visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, with 
the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. at Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
 in Junction City with Reverend Andrew J. Rollins officiating and 
Reverend Viola W. Jones providing the eulogy. Burial will follow the 
service at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to 
be given to Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1711 N. Washington Street, 
Junction City, KS. Sylvia was born on August 6, 1954, in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Elliott &amp; Barbara J. (Wilson) Smith. Sylvia
 graduated from Junction City High School with the Class of 1972. 
During high school she worked at Brown’s Floral and continued to work 
there during holidays and special occasions until they closed in 2006. 
In October 1975, Sylvia began her federal civil service career on Fort 
Riley. She worked in Property Book and Supply Management for 34 years 
until she retired in 2009. She also worked as a C.N.A. at Valley Vista 
and then Valley View Senior Life for 4 years in the evenings during 
1997-2001. Sylvia was a lifelong member of Ward Chapel A.M.E. 
Church, where she sang in the Angelic and Inspirational Choirs. She 
served as the director of the Young People’s Division. She was a 
Steward and Trustee and served as the Church Secretary from the time she
 retired from civil service in 2009 until 2020. Sylvia was the 
resident therapist wherever she went. She loved going to Dillon’s and 
Walmart and enjoyed catching up with friends. She never met a stranger.
 Her hobbies included: reading, making flower arrangements, caring for 
plants, and playing cards, especially Bid Whist and Spades. In her 
younger years, she was adventurous and enjoyed driving across the United
 States with her friends, riding motorcycles and playing softball with 
church members in the Adult Softball League. She was an amazing
 and wonderful mom and aunt. Her son Byron was her only and child and 
she ensured that he was well provided for, loved, and protected. She 
served as a second mom to her nephews and nieces. Her nieces and 
nephews gave her many names over the years: Aunt Sylvia, SLB, Syl, Ms. 
Brown and Sybbie. She was “old school” and ensured they were well 
groomed, and on their best behavior out in public. She had individual 
named rulers for her son and her nephews and nieces. She would pull the
 ruler out and give them a look to get them back in line. She also did 
this with other children in church. Everyone knew that Aunt Sylvia, Ms.
 Sylvia or Ms. Brown did not play. As she became a great aunt, she 
became a softy and the ruler went away. Her great nieces and nephews 
loved going to her house and hanging with her, because she would cook 
for them, and take them to Walmart and McDonald’s. She was known for 
giving crisp $2 bills and $1 bills to equal the age of one’s birthday. Sylvia
 valued faith, family, and community. She knew the Lord and ensured her
 family knew them as well. She loved her family and made sure they 
stayed connected and participated in community events such as the Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Juneteenth Celebrations. She was big on 
creating traditions. Sylvia had an old soul and had many 
friends and mentors who were her elders. She was God-fearing, selfless,
 kind, and a servant leader at heart. She was an amazing cook and was 
always asked to make cabbage or green beans for others. After she 
retired, she would cook and call others to come pick up food. She had a
 giving heart and loved fully. She always had a kind and encouraging 
word and listening ear. She was full of life and enjoyed caring for the 
elderly and sick, which was her purpose in life. Her smile, 
listening ear, big laugh, giving spirit, and care for others will live 
on in her family and the many lives she touched. Sylvia leaves to
 mourn her beloved family. Survivors include: one son, Byron Jerome 
Brown and her granddaughter Anaiza Marie Brown-Colon of Orlando, 
Florida. Her parents Elliott and Barbara J. Smith and two brothers, 
Elliott Lynn Smith and Erick Lamont Smith all of Junction City, KS. Her
 nephews and nieces who she treated as her children: Three nephews: 
Lynn “L” Smith and his wife Amber of Topeka, KS; Elliott “Buster” Smith 
and his wife Sarah of Springfield, MO; Eric McMahan of Tennessee; Rina 
D. Neal and her husband Jimmy of Junction City, KS; Teena M. Figueroa 
and her husband Raymond of Lawton, OK; and DeAnne D. McMahan of Las 
Vegas, NV. Her great nieces and nephews: A’Lya E. Figueroa, Ariana 
Smith, Jayson Neal, Ellarah Smith, Sarelle Smith, Jalen McMahan, Adric 
Smith, Maya Neal, Gloriana Emmi, Lailani Smith, and Loelle Smith. One aunt: Shirley Wise; many cousins and a host of family and friends who loved and adored her. Sylvia
 was preceded in death by her grandparents Will and Katie Smith and 
David and Mary Wilson; her sister LaDonna Marie Smith, her Godmother 
Lola Broils and special friend Minnie P. Boyd, as well as several aunts,
 uncles, and cousins.

Sylvia Louise Brown

Carl Angus Niemann Jr., 83, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehab in Salina, KS.

Carl was born on December 22, 1939, in Washington, KS to parents Carl Angus Sr. and Lola (Schneeman) Niemann

Carl worked as a dishwasher in several local restaurants. He 
previously worked at Pepsi and as a Security Guard for Midwest Security.
 He loved watching football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, WWE and 
police/CSI shows.

He was preceded in death by: parents, daughter: Elizabeth Niemann; 
Son: Jeffrey Hines; Brother: Edward Niemann; Sister: Marjorie McDonald; 
Grandson: William Kennedy, II; Son-in-Law: Vernon Kennedy.

Carl is survived by: Children Lin Kennedy of Salina, KS, Richard 
Hines of Salina, KS, Lisa Soifer of Salina, KS, Curtiss Niemann of 
Salina, KS, Kenneth Niemann and spouse Jessica of Junction City, KS; 
Sister: Linda Brand and spouse Douglas of Watertown, SD.

A Graveside service will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM 
with inurnment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Salina, 
KS.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation 
Services, Salina. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.

Carl Angus Niemann Jr., 83, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Pinnacle Park Healthcare and Rehab in Salina, KS.Carl was born on December 22, 1939, in Washington, KS to parents Carl Angus Sr. and Lola (Schneeman) NiemannCarl worked as a dishwasher in several local restaurants. He 
previously worked at Pepsi and as a Security Guard for Midwest Security.
 He loved watching football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, WWE and 
police/CSI shows.He was preceded in death by: parents, daughter: Elizabeth Niemann; 
Son: Jeffrey Hines; Brother: Edward Niemann; Sister: Marjorie McDonald; 
Grandson: William Kennedy, II; Son-in-Law: Vernon Kennedy.Carl is survived by: Children Lin Kennedy of Salina, KS, Richard 
Hines of Salina, KS, Lisa Soifer of Salina, KS, Curtiss Niemann of 
Salina, KS, Kenneth Niemann and spouse Jessica of Junction City, KS; 
Sister: Linda Brand and spouse Douglas of Watertown, SD.A Graveside service will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM 
with inurnment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Salina, 
KS.Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation 
Services, Salina. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.

Carl Angus Niemann Jr.

Stephen “Steve” M. Morrison, age 66, ret. Leeker's and 
Mitchell-Miller Grocery Store Manager, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 
2023.

Visitation with family present,&nbsp; 5:30-7pm, Fri, March 17. Services, 
10am, Sat, March 18, both at Derby Church of the Nazarene. Family 
requests No Dark Attire. Bright, Happy Colors please at the service.

Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Louise (Scritchfield) 
Morrison; father-in-law, James Costello; grandson, John MacArthur 
Morrison. Survivors: wife, Teresa; sons and grandchildren, James (Erin) 
Morrison, Linkon, Madeline, Emma, and Avery of Junction City, Josh (Amy)
 Morrison, Henry and Charlie of Valley Center, Jared Morrison of 
Wichita; sisters, Kathie (George) Stevens of Summer, IA, Mary (Shannon) 
Bethune of Fremont, IA; brother, Robert (Anne) Morrison of Muscatine, 
IA; mother-in-law, Cecelia Costello.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial: Derby Church of the Nazarene (Sunday School Fund), 840 N. Woodlawn Blvd, Derby, KS 67037.

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 </figure>Stephen “Steve” M. Morrison, age 66, ret. Leeker's and 
Mitchell-Miller Grocery Store Manager, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 
2023.Visitation with family present,&nbsp; 5:30-7pm, Fri, March 17. Services, 
10am, Sat, March 18, both at Derby Church of the Nazarene. Family 
requests No Dark Attire. Bright, Happy Colors please at the service.Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Louise (Scritchfield) 
Morrison; father-in-law, James Costello; grandson, John MacArthur 
Morrison. Survivors: wife, Teresa; sons and grandchildren, James (Erin) 
Morrison, Linkon, Madeline, Emma, and Avery of Junction City, Josh (Amy)
 Morrison, Henry and Charlie of Valley Center, Jared Morrison of 
Wichita; sisters, Kathie (George) Stevens of Summer, IA, Mary (Shannon) 
Bethune of Fremont, IA; brother, Robert (Anne) Morrison of Muscatine, 
IA; mother-in-law, Cecelia Costello.In lieu of flowers, Memorial: Derby Church of the Nazarene (Sunday School Fund), 840 N. Woodlawn Blvd, Derby, KS 67037.

Stephen 'Steve' M. Morrison

Dorothea Zafran, 94, of Ogden, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.

Dorothea
 was born in Nuremberg, Germany where she met and married Sam Zafran on 
Nov 8th, 1958. After service in Germany, Sam was to be stationed at Fort Riley, KS, moving his family to America. Dorothea became a U.S. citizen 
and was very proud to do so.

Dorothy was a wonderful 
and loving homemaker, bringing Old World charm and tradition as well as 
her culinary talents to friends and family. She was a homeroom mother, 
PTA member, and generous community member whose cheesecakes were loved 
by all!  She was a fierce wildlife and animal lover and rescuer: 
monkeys, cats, dogs, roosters, skunks, owls, lizards-any and all found 
sanctuary with her. One of the greatest stories was her luring a rescue 
skunk across four lanes of traffic-which had stopped in awe-to shelter. 
She was such a ward of Nature, that it would not be unusual for her 
rescues to return with extended ‘family.’  She was loved by the 
community for her holiday decorations, treats, and her warm-hearted 
spirit.

Dorothea is survived by her husband of 65 
years, Sam, four children: Leona, Manuela, Mark, and Anthony; five 
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and three Great-Great 
grandchildren.

Per Dorothea’s request, there will be no
 service. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at 
Wellsprings of Westmorland, who gave such excellent care and love to our
 mom while she was there.

If you would like to leave a 
contribution in memoriam, please give to Wellsprings of Westmoreland or 
an animal organization in Dorothea’s name.

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 </figure>Dorothea Zafran, 94, of Ogden, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.Dorothea
 was born in Nuremberg, Germany where she met and married Sam Zafran on 
Nov 8th, 1958. After service in Germany, Sam was to be stationed at Fort Riley, KS, moving his family to America. Dorothea became a U.S. citizen 
and was very proud to do so.Dorothy was a wonderful 
and loving homemaker, bringing Old World charm and tradition as well as 
her culinary talents to friends and family. She was a homeroom mother, 
PTA member, and generous community member whose cheesecakes were loved 
by all! She was a fierce wildlife and animal lover and rescuer: 
monkeys, cats, dogs, roosters, skunks, owls, lizards-any and all found 
sanctuary with her. One of the greatest stories was her luring a rescue 
skunk across four lanes of traffic-which had stopped in awe-to shelter. 
She was such a ward of Nature, that it would not be unusual for her 
rescues to return with extended ‘family.’ She was loved by the 
community for her holiday decorations, treats, and her warm-hearted 
spirit.Dorothea is survived by her husband of 65 
years, Sam, four children: Leona, Manuela, Mark, and Anthony; five 
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and three Great-Great 
grandchildren.Per Dorothea’s request, there will be no
 service. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at 
Wellsprings of Westmorland, who gave such excellent care and love to our
 mom while she was there.If you would like to leave a 
contribution in memoriam, please give to Wellsprings of Westmoreland or 
an animal organization in Dorothea’s name.

Dorothea Zafran

September 27, 1929
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 15, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Betty-J.-Skidmore?obId=27509936#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

September 27, 1929
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 15, 2023An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Betty-J.-Skidmore?obId=27509936#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Betty J. Skidmore

Samuel Robert Rookstool, age 85, died March 14, 2023, at the Clay 
County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born to Frank David and
 Grace Pricilla (Cornett) Rookstool in Beagle, KS on September 3, 1937. 
Samuel was raised in the Beagle and Wichita area. 

He moved to California
 in 1954 and joined the Army during the draft.&nbsp; Samuel served two years 
in the Army and later enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Korean War 
as well as Vietnam. He worked for Reno Construction after fulfilling his
 duty in the Navy. 

Samuel married Sondra Bandy on June 22, 1963. She 
preceded him in death on December 14, 2021. They moved around early on 
in their marriage, before settling in Clay Center in 1977. Samuel worked
 as a mechanic in Fort Riley. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, and raising wolves and hogs. Most of all he enjoyed working on 
projects for other people. 

In addition to his wife, Samuel is preceded 
in death by his parents; sons, Jim Cornett and Shane Rookstool; 
daughters, Claudia Greathouse and Patricia Cornett; brothers, Vernon 
Daringer, Raymond, Frankie and Jimmy Rookstool; and son-in-law, Paul 
Olson.

Son: Robert (Lisa) Rookstool of Clay Center, KS

Son: Shawn (Amanda) Rookstool of Clay Center, KS

Brother: Kenneth Rookstool of Vernon County, MO

Sister: Nancy Daringer of Leavenworth, KS

Brother: Yancy Daringer of Kansas City, KS

21 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild

Services are currently pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/">Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home</a>.

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 </figure>Samuel Robert Rookstool, age 85, died March 14, 2023, at the Clay 
County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born to Frank David and
 Grace Pricilla (Cornett) Rookstool in Beagle, KS on September 3, 1937. 
Samuel was raised in the Beagle and Wichita area. He moved to California
 in 1954 and joined the Army during the draft.&nbsp; Samuel served two years 
in the Army and later enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Korean War 
as well as Vietnam. He worked for Reno Construction after fulfilling his
 duty in the Navy. Samuel married Sondra Bandy on June 22, 1963. She 
preceded him in death on December 14, 2021. They moved around early on 
in their marriage, before settling in Clay Center in 1977. Samuel worked
 as a mechanic in Fort Riley. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, and raising wolves and hogs. Most of all he enjoyed working on 
projects for other people. In addition to his wife, Samuel is preceded 
in death by his parents; sons, Jim Cornett and Shane Rookstool; 
daughters, Claudia Greathouse and Patricia Cornett; brothers, Vernon 
Daringer, Raymond, Frankie and Jimmy Rookstool; and son-in-law, Paul 
Olson.Survivors:Daughter: Linda Olson of Concordia, KSSon: Robert (Lisa) Rookstool of Clay Center, KSSon: Shawn (Amanda) Rookstool of Clay Center, KSBrother: Clyde Rookstool of Fontana, KSBrother: Kenneth Rookstool of Vernon County, MOSister: Darline Carter of Paola, KSSister: Nancy Daringer of Leavenworth, KSBrother: Yancy Daringer of Kansas City, KSSister: Etta McGuire of Corbin, KYSister: Phyllis Wilson of Pine Knot, KYSon: Terry Rookstool of Corbin, KY21 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great GrandchildServices are currently pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/">Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home</a>.

Samuel Robert Rookstool

Sheryl K. Bleakley, 77, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Monday,
 March 13, 2023. Cremation will take place. Family will announce a 
service time at a later date. She was born on April 17, 1945, in Junction City, Kansas, to Max and Ruth (Dowdell) Foland. Sheryl
 was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, as often as she 
could. Sheryl was an amazing cook and showed her love through food. On December 28, 1962, she married Dial Bleakley, and together they raised three boys. Sheryl
 is survived by her loving husband, Dial of the home; three sons, David 
(Dorothy) Bleakley of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Keith (Cindy) Bleakley
 of Topeka, Kansas, Kent (Lori) Bleakley of Topeka, Kansas; eight 
grandchildren, Matthew, Connor, Nathan, Heather, Katelyn, Cole, Jeff, 
Katie; six great grandchildren; and her sister, Janice (Danny) Goodman 
of Junction City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Cobb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sheryl K. Bleakley, 77, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Monday,
 March 13, 2023. Cremation will take place. Family will announce a 
service time at a later date. She was born on April 17, 1945, in Junction City, Kansas, to Max and Ruth (Dowdell) Foland. Sheryl
 was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, as often as she 
could. Sheryl was an amazing cook and showed her love through food. On December 28, 1962, she married Dial Bleakley, and together they raised three boys. Sheryl
 is survived by her loving husband, Dial of the home; three sons, David 
(Dorothy) Bleakley of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Keith (Cindy) Bleakley
 of Topeka, Kansas, Kent (Lori) Bleakley of Topeka, Kansas; eight 
grandchildren, Matthew, Connor, Nathan, Heather, Katelyn, Cole, Jeff, 
Katie; six great grandchildren; and her sister, Janice (Danny) Goodman 
of Junction City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Cobb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sheryl K. Bleakley

September 4, 1930
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 14, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Roy-E.-Wood?obId=27508440#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>September 4, 1930
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 14, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Roy-E.-Wood?obId=27508440#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Roy E. Wood

David Lambert, 70, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Monday, January 30th, 2023 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. He was a professor and Department Head at KSU. David was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 18, 1952, the son of the late Shirley Ann (Belcher) and William Lambert. He was the husband of Cybil Ann (Perkins) Perkins. They were married on March 26, 1982, in Cambria, California. He attended the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan Manhattan, KS 66502.

David is survived by his wife Cybil; a son, Tyler Lambert-Perkins, and his wife, Jennie Seidewand of Los Angeles, CA, and his sister, Leslie Lambert, of Santa Monica, CA.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan in Manhattan, KS with Pastor Isabell Call officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either: CurePSP at 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001 or online at psp.org/iwanttohelp/ways-to-give/ or Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan, 481 Zeandale Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502 or Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, www.railstotrails.org/support-us/

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 </figure>David Lambert, 70, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Monday, January 30th, 2023 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. He was a professor and Department Head at KSU. David was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 18, 1952, the son of the late Shirley Ann (Belcher) and William Lambert. He was the husband of Cybil Ann (Perkins) Perkins. They were married on March 26, 1982, in Cambria, California. He attended the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan Manhattan, KS 66502.David is survived by his wife Cybil; a son, Tyler Lambert-Perkins, and his wife, Jennie Seidewand of Los Angeles, CA, and his sister, Leslie Lambert, of Santa Monica, CA. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan in Manhattan, KS with Pastor Isabell Call officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either: CurePSP at 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001 or online at psp.org/iwanttohelp/ways-to-give/ or Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan, 481 Zeandale Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502 or Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, www.railstotrails.org/support-us/

David Lambert

Vera Mae McCabe, 80, of Nashville, Tennessee, 
passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her daughter’s home in 
Tennessee, surrounded by her family. 
Vera was born on June 17, 1942, in Troy, Iowa, the daughter of William 
and Eva (Brewer) Freshour. As a young child, she accepted Jesus Christ 
as her personal Savior. She was united in marriage to Earl Dean McCabe 
and they settled in Fairfield, Iowa, and raised their five children. They 
later divorced. While she lived in Fairfield, she worked at Chain and 
Cable until they closed. Vera then moved to Nashville, Tennessee. She 
began working at Nashville Wire and Whirlpool. Vera later found her 
passion at the Gingerbread House Day Care Center, retiring at the age of
 78. Vera loved watching reruns of Gunsmoke, The Rifleman and Marty 
Stuart &amp; Connie Smith country music shows. Vera never forgot her 
roots; she loved coming to Iowa to visit family and friends. 
She leaves to cherish her loving memory, Earl (Rochelle) McCabe of 
Fairfield, Linda (Stacy) Hunt of Nashville, Tennessee, Jane (Jim) Miller
 of Wayland, Iowa, and Kenny (Bev) McCabe of Junction City, Kansas, along with
 several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Carol Kiefer, 
grandsons, Shae McCabe and Jeremy Rogers, great grandson, Dakota Kiefer 
and her brothers and sisters, Mary Graves, Joe Freshour, Kathy Freshour,
 Jack Freshour, Dena Richardson, Gale Patterson and Helen Freshour. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.
 at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor David Forrester 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery rural 
Wayland. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until service time 
on Saturday at the Murphy Funeral Home.

 A memorial has been established
 in her memory.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Vera Mae McCabe, 80, of Nashville, Tennessee, 
passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her daughter’s home in 
Tennessee, surrounded by her family. 
Vera was born on June 17, 1942, in Troy, Iowa, the daughter of William 
and Eva (Brewer) Freshour. As a young child, she accepted Jesus Christ 
as her personal Savior. She was united in marriage to Earl Dean McCabe 
and they settled in Fairfield, Iowa, and raised their five children. They 
later divorced. While she lived in Fairfield, she worked at Chain and 
Cable until they closed. Vera then moved to Nashville, Tennessee. She 
began working at Nashville Wire and Whirlpool. Vera later found her 
passion at the Gingerbread House Day Care Center, retiring at the age of
 78. Vera loved watching reruns of Gunsmoke, The Rifleman and Marty 
Stuart &amp; Connie Smith country music shows. Vera never forgot her 
roots; she loved coming to Iowa to visit family and friends. 
She leaves to cherish her loving memory, Earl (Rochelle) McCabe of 
Fairfield, Linda (Stacy) Hunt of Nashville, Tennessee, Jane (Jim) Miller
 of Wayland, Iowa, and Kenny (Bev) McCabe of Junction City, Kansas, along with
 several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Carol Kiefer, 
grandsons, Shae McCabe and Jeremy Rogers, great grandson, Dakota Kiefer 
and her brothers and sisters, Mary Graves, Joe Freshour, Kathy Freshour,
 Jack Freshour, Dena Richardson, Gale Patterson and Helen Freshour. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.
 at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor David Forrester 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery rural 
Wayland. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until service time 
on Saturday at the Murphy Funeral Home. A memorial has been established
 in her memory.&nbsp;

Vera Mae McCabe

Raymond Earl Jerwick Jr., age 74, died March 12, 2023, surrounded by 
his loving family. He was born to Raymond Earl Sr. and Lillian (Parker) 
Jerwick, on August 29, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT.

Raymond was born and raised in Bridgeport. He attended Bridgeport 
schools and graduated in 1967.&nbsp; Raymond joined the Marines right out of 
high school and served in the Vietnam War. After serving two years with 
the Marines he made his way back to Connecticut where he married Susan 
Malchisky, on October 11, 1969. In 1974, Raymond joined the Army. He and 
his family moved to Fort Benning, Germany and Kansas, where he retired 
after 26 years of service. Raymond worked for the Fort Riley Exchange 
(Aafes), later retiring from there also. He earned a Bachelors degree in
 Business Management.

Raymond enjoyed a plethora of outdoor activites such as hunting, 
fishing, working on cars and most of all target shooting. He also 
enjoyed some time inside on his computer. Above all else though, he 
loved his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp; He is preceded in death
 by his parents and two sisters, Marlene Burgess and Lillian Hamelin.

Wife: Susan Jerwick of Wakefield, KS Daughter: Tina (Jarrod) Wynn of Clay Center, KS Daughter: Dawn (Larry) Ryan of Clay Center, KS Brother: Robert (Peggy) Skorvanek of Greenwich, CT Sister: Carole Truncone of Stratford, CT Brother: Samuel Jerwick of New Haven, CT Sister: Diane Crowley of Meriden, CT Grandchildren: Jake Wynn, Jadyn Wynn, Nikole Ryan, Britney Ryan, Brody Ryan Several Nieces and Nephews

Funeral Services:&nbsp; No services are planned at this time

Memorials:&nbsp; Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

<figure>
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 </figure>Raymond Earl Jerwick Jr., age 74, died March 12, 2023, surrounded by 
his loving family. He was born to Raymond Earl Sr. and Lillian (Parker) 
Jerwick, on August 29, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT.Raymond was born and raised in Bridgeport. He attended Bridgeport 
schools and graduated in 1967.&nbsp; Raymond joined the Marines right out of 
high school and served in the Vietnam War. After serving two years with 
the Marines he made his way back to Connecticut where he married Susan 
Malchisky, on October 11, 1969. In 1974, Raymond joined the Army. He and 
his family moved to Fort Benning, Germany and Kansas, where he retired 
after 26 years of service. Raymond worked for the Fort Riley Exchange 
(Aafes), later retiring from there also. He earned a Bachelors degree in
 Business Management.Raymond enjoyed a plethora of outdoor activites such as hunting, 
fishing, working on cars and most of all target shooting. He also 
enjoyed some time inside on his computer. Above all else though, he 
loved his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp; He is preceded in death
 by his parents and two sisters, Marlene Burgess and Lillian Hamelin.Survivors:Wife: Susan Jerwick of Wakefield, KS Daughter: Tina (Jarrod) Wynn of Clay Center, KS Daughter: Dawn (Larry) Ryan of Clay Center, KS Brother: Robert (Peggy) Skorvanek of Greenwich, CT Sister: Carole Truncone of Stratford, CT Brother: Samuel Jerwick of New Haven, CT Sister: Diane Crowley of Meriden, CT Grandchildren: Jake Wynn, Jadyn Wynn, Nikole Ryan, Britney Ryan, Brody Ryan Several Nieces and NephewsFuneral Services:&nbsp; No services are planned at this timeMemorials:&nbsp; Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

Raymond Earl Jerwick Jr.

Sylvia Louise Brown, 68, of Junction City, passed away on March 14, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Healthcare. 

A 10:00 a.m. visitation will take place at the Ward Chapel AME Church, Monday, March 27, 2023, a funeral service will follow. Interment will take place at Highland Cemetery in Junction City. 

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

Sylvia Louise Brown, 68, of Junction City, passed away on March 14, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Healthcare. A 10:00 a.m. visitation will take place at the Ward Chapel AME Church, Monday, March 27, 2023, a funeral service will follow. Interment will take place at Highland Cemetery in Junction City. A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/laura-bredemeier">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/laura-bredemeier</a>

Col. Laura J. Bredemeier, Army Nurse Corps, ret., 88, of Petaluma, CA, died peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Windsong of Sonoma (senior living). 

She was born on January 7, 1934, in Marion County, Kansas, graduated from Marion High school in 1951, Wesley Hospital School of Nursing in Wichita in 1954 and later finished her B.S. degree at Drury College in Springfield, MO in 1972. 

After ten years of civilian nursing, she joined the Army Nurse Corps and served on the front lines in the Vietnam war. She was a highly decorated soldier during her 28 years of service, including the coveted Meritorious Service Award and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. Her many postings included Tripler, Letterman, and Fitzsimmons Army Medical Centers and in Teheran, Iran in 1976 - 78 as operating room supervisor. Her last two positions were as Chief Nurse at Ft. Ord in Monterey, CA and finally back to Letterman in San Francisco and her later retirement in 1990.

Laura's love of sports was evident as a young counsellor and nurse at Brown Ledge Camp in Vermont where she also taught pyramid and slalom skiing. In addition, she was an accomplished snow skier and instructor at Sun Valley, Idaho and often frequented the slopes in Colorado and Lake Tahoe. In Iran she was a champion slow pitcher in the mixed softball league. 

One of Laura's Marion friends, Pam Harp, recently described her as "almost larger than life." Laura's Petaluma friend, Joan Johnson, remarked, "that's a good description of her. Laura swallowed life whole and her infectious smile filled you up and made you believe in your best self. She was a deeply spiritual person who meditated for 35 years, and tried to uphold the formative values of her Kansas heritage. It has been my honor and privilege to know and love her. She was my best teacher." 

Laura was a church member of Unity of Marin in Novato, CA and was an enthusiastic attendee of various 12-step meetings for over 42 years. In her later years her main hobby was acrylic painting and lately she had developed a nice, natural singing voice. 

Laura is survived by her life partner, Joan Johnson, her nephews, Mike, Don,and Jim Bredemeier, her great-nephews, Jeffrey, Jon, Josh (Maddie), and Jake (Jessica), and her great-niece, Janessa (Nick). 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Clara Bredemeier, and her brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Evelyn Bredemeier. 

Graveside memorial services with military honors will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Marion Cemetery.&nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home is serving the family.&nbsp;

Memorials may be directed to Leader Dog for the Blind.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Laura at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

To order<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/5e90a6a4-51ed-4073-8a08-8b5e80652e51" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Laura Jane Bredemeier, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/5e90a6a4-51ed-4073-8a08-8b5e80652e51" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

<h2>Col. Laura J. Bredemeier, Petaluma, CA</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678888416933.jpeg" alt="Col. Laura J. Bredemeier" />
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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/laura-bredemeier">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/laura-bredemeier</a>January 7, 1934 - December 8, 2022Col. Laura J. Bredemeier, Army Nurse Corps, ret., 88, of Petaluma, CA, died peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Windsong of Sonoma (senior living). She was born on January 7, 1934, in Marion County, Kansas, graduated from Marion High school in 1951, Wesley Hospital School of Nursing in Wichita in 1954 and later finished her B.S. degree at Drury College in Springfield, MO in 1972. After ten years of civilian nursing, she joined the Army Nurse Corps and served on the front lines in the Vietnam war. She was a highly decorated soldier during her 28 years of service, including the coveted Meritorious Service Award and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. Her many postings included Tripler, Letterman, and Fitzsimmons Army Medical Centers and in Teheran, Iran in 1976 - 78 as operating room supervisor. Her last two positions were as Chief Nurse at Ft. Ord in Monterey, CA and finally back to Letterman in San Francisco and her later retirement in 1990. Laura's love of sports was evident as a young counsellor and nurse at Brown Ledge Camp in Vermont where she also taught pyramid and slalom skiing. In addition, she was an accomplished snow skier and instructor at Sun Valley, Idaho and often frequented the slopes in Colorado and Lake Tahoe. In Iran she was a champion slow pitcher in the mixed softball league. One of Laura's Marion friends, Pam Harp, recently described her as "almost larger than life." Laura's Petaluma friend, Joan Johnson, remarked, "that's a good description of her. Laura swallowed life whole and her infectious smile filled you up and made you believe in your best self. She was a deeply spiritual person who meditated for 35 years, and tried to uphold the formative values of her Kansas heritage. It has been my honor and privilege to know and love her. She was my best teacher." Laura was a church member of Unity of Marin in Novato, CA and was an enthusiastic attendee of various 12-step meetings for over 42 years. In her later years her main hobby was acrylic painting and lately she had developed a nice, natural singing voice. Laura is survived by her life partner, Joan Johnson, her nephews, Mike, Don,and Jim Bredemeier, her great-nephews, Jeffrey, Jon, Josh (Maddie), and Jake (Jessica), and her great-niece, Janessa (Nick). She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Clara Bredemeier, and her brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Evelyn Bredemeier. Graveside memorial services with military honors will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Marion Cemetery.&nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to Leader Dog for the Blind.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Laura at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>. To order<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/5e90a6a4-51ed-4073-8a08-8b5e80652e51" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Laura Jane Bredemeier, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/5e90a6a4-51ed-4073-8a08-8b5e80652e51" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Col. Laura J. Bredemeier

Monday, April 18th, 1938-Sunday, March 12th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Danner Funeral Home.

Monday, April 18th, 1938-Sunday, March 12th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Danner Funeral Home.

Terry Decker

Milton A. 
“Buzz” Wendland, 91, passed peacefully at his home in Autaugaville, Alabama, on 
March 11, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his beloved and devoted 
wife of nearly 61 years, Diane.  He is survived by his four children and
 their families:  Suzie (Charles) Rhodes, Jimmy (Robin) Wendland, 
Margaret (Robert) Miller, and Andy (Dawn) Wendland.  He was “Poppa” to 
13 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren (and one on the way).  He is
 also survived by his brother, Charles (Cheri) Wendland.

Buzz was 
the fourth of six children born to Milton Ludwig Wendland and Susan 
Taliaferro Smith Wendland.  He was born on January 26, 1932 during a 
winter snowstorm in the farming community of Peach Grove, Kansas.  Due 
to the intensity of the storm, neither the doctor nor the local midwives
 were able to come to the house, leaving his own father to deliver him. 
 As the story goes, it was so cold that night, his dad opened the door 
of the old kitchen cook stove and set his new baby boy near it to keep 
him warm.  From that day on, Buzz’s siblings teased him that he was he 
was only “half baked” because he was taken away from the stove too soon!

Buzz
 attended elementary school in the one-room schoolhouse near their farm.
  He went to Randolph High School, and graduated as Salutatorian of the 
Class of 1950.  From there, he went to Kansas State University in 
Manhattan, KS, where he earned his B.S. degree in Animal Husbandry in 
1954.  During his four years at college he worked in the College of 
Agriculture dairy barns to pay for his education.  Like many guys of 
that era, he was enrolled in ROTC, and at his graduation, he was 
commissioned as a 1st Lt. in the United States Air Force. He was sent to
 Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX for pilot training.  After earning his 
wings, he was given orders for Korea, but before leaving for his new 
duty station, he decided to take a weekend trip back to the farm in 
Kansas to see his folks.  On the outskirts of San Antonio, he was 
involved in a severe head-on automobile accident which altered the 
trajectory of his life.  He survived the wreck, but instead of piloting 
planes, he spent the next 14 months in the military hospital where the 
doctors attempted to “put him back together”.  By the providential hand 
of God, he was transferred to Maxwell AFB in Montgomery for further 
surgery and rehabilitation, and it was here that he met the Southern 
lady who would eventually become his wife.  Diane Smith from Prattville, Ala.,&nbsp; was working in the base hospital with the American Red Cross, and in 
spite of the rules against “fraternizing” between patients and workers, 
Diane and Buzz began a sweet friendship, and as they say, “the rest was 
history."

Buzz married Diane in 1957 in Colorado Springs, CO.  
They eventually settled in the small town of Autaugaville, AL where they
 built their home, began to farm, and start their family.  Buzz stayed 
busy running the farm, and becoming involved in community and 
professional organizations.  He and Diane were both members of First 
Presbyterian Church in Prattville, where Buzz served as Deacon and 
Elder.  

Over the years, Buzz diversified his businesses to 
include dealerships for John Deere ag equipment, and Honda and Yamaha 
motorcycle and ATVs.  In time, these businesses expanded and he keenly 
kept up with their activities until his last weeks.  Likewise, he was 
actively involved with the farm decisions until his health prevented 
him.

Throughout his long career, he gave generously of his time 
and talents to numerous organizations and groups.  Buzz served as 
President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, President of the 
Alabama 4-H Foundation, and Chairman of the Alabama Board of Agriculture
 and Industries.  He also served as President of Autaugaville Lions 
Club, Autauga Quality Cotton Association, Dallas Compress, Alabama Crop 
Improvement Association, and was President and Board Member of the 
Autauga County Farmers Federation. He was also a Board Member and 
Trustee of the Prattville YMCA, and a member of the Southeastern 
Livestock Exposition.  He served on the Boards of Directors of First 
Alabama Bank of Montgomery (now Regions Bank) and Bank of Prattville, 
and on the Federal Reserve Bank (Birmingham Branch).  He has been a 
behind-the-scenes influencer in state, county and local politics.  He 
has been honored numerous times for his leadership and contributions to 
Alabama agriculture, including being named “Cotton Farmer of the Year” 
by Cotton Farming magazine, inducted into the Alabama Livestock Hall of 
Fame, and inducted into the Auburn University Agriculture Hall of Fame. 
 

Even with all of these roles in various organizations, Buzz made
 time for the most important people in his life: his family.  His 
children remember him as quiet and soft-spoken, yet a strong and loving 
servant-leader.  He was a humble man, and the consummate gentleman.  He 
was generous, thoughtful and kind, and could always find something good 
to compliment in each person. He was fair and honest, and believed that 
good character was a person’s greatest attribute.  He had a strong work 
ethic which he modeled and taught his children, and he always expected 
each to do their best.  He was guided by the Golden Rule, which 
instructs us to treat others with the same respect, dignity and grace as
 we would like to have extended to ourselves. 

The family would 
like to give heartfelt thanks and appreciation to several special 
caregivers who faithfully dedicated themselves to the daily care for 
Buzz during the last ten years:  Rosa Pearl Wells Howard, Sheree L. 
Thornton, and Virginia E. Mosely.  Carol DeLoach was his loyal farm 
office manager and assistant who kept his farm and business affairs in 
order.  In addition, special thanks to David Motley and Edward Wright 
who fabricated and improvised most of the modifications needed to enable
 him to stay in his own home during his physically challenging years.  
Finally, we would like to thank the team from Baptist Hospice who 
provided experienced comfort care during his last months.

The 
family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, March 17th, from 
10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Prattville, 
Alabama.  A private graveside service will be held at the Wendland 
Family cemetery in Autaugaville.

Memorial gifts may be made to 
First Presbyterian Church (211 South Chestnut, Prattville, AL 36067), 
Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (201 South Bainbridge, Montgomery, AL, 
36104), or the charity of one’s choice. 

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com</a> for the Wendland family.

Milton A. 
“Buzz” Wendland, 91, passed peacefully at his home in Autaugaville, Alabama, on 
March 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved and devoted 
wife of nearly 61 years, Diane. He is survived by his four children and
 their families: Suzie (Charles) Rhodes, Jimmy (Robin) Wendland, 
Margaret (Robert) Miller, and Andy (Dawn) Wendland. He was “Poppa” to 
13 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren (and one on the way). He is
 also survived by his brother, Charles (Cheri) Wendland.Buzz was 
the fourth of six children born to Milton Ludwig Wendland and Susan 
Taliaferro Smith Wendland. He was born on January 26, 1932 during a 
winter snowstorm in the farming community of Peach Grove, Kansas. Due 
to the intensity of the storm, neither the doctor nor the local midwives
 were able to come to the house, leaving his own father to deliver him. 
 As the story goes, it was so cold that night, his dad opened the door 
of the old kitchen cook stove and set his new baby boy near it to keep 
him warm. From that day on, Buzz’s siblings teased him that he was he 
was only “half baked” because he was taken away from the stove too soon!Buzz
 attended elementary school in the one-room schoolhouse near their farm.
 He went to Randolph High School, and graduated as Salutatorian of the 
Class of 1950. From there, he went to Kansas State University in 
Manhattan, KS, where he earned his B.S. degree in Animal Husbandry in 
1954. During his four years at college he worked in the College of 
Agriculture dairy barns to pay for his education. Like many guys of 
that era, he was enrolled in ROTC, and at his graduation, he was 
commissioned as a 1st Lt. in the United States Air Force. He was sent to
 Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX for pilot training. After earning his 
wings, he was given orders for Korea, but before leaving for his new 
duty station, he decided to take a weekend trip back to the farm in 
Kansas to see his folks. On the outskirts of San Antonio, he was 
involved in a severe head-on automobile accident which altered the 
trajectory of his life. He survived the wreck, but instead of piloting 
planes, he spent the next 14 months in the military hospital where the 
doctors attempted to “put him back together”. By the providential hand 
of God, he was transferred to Maxwell AFB in Montgomery for further 
surgery and rehabilitation, and it was here that he met the Southern 
lady who would eventually become his wife. Diane Smith from Prattville, Ala.,&nbsp; was working in the base hospital with the American Red Cross, and in 
spite of the rules against “fraternizing” between patients and workers, 
Diane and Buzz began a sweet friendship, and as they say, “the rest was 
history."Buzz married Diane in 1957 in Colorado Springs, CO. 
They eventually settled in the small town of Autaugaville, AL where they
 built their home, began to farm, and start their family. Buzz stayed 
busy running the farm, and becoming involved in community and 
professional organizations. He and Diane were both members of First 
Presbyterian Church in Prattville, where Buzz served as Deacon and 
Elder. Over the years, Buzz diversified his businesses to 
include dealerships for John Deere ag equipment, and Honda and Yamaha 
motorcycle and ATVs. In time, these businesses expanded and he keenly 
kept up with their activities until his last weeks. Likewise, he was 
actively involved with the farm decisions until his health prevented 
him.Throughout his long career, he gave generously of his time 
and talents to numerous organizations and groups. Buzz served as 
President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, President of the 
Alabama 4-H Foundation, and Chairman of the Alabama Board of Agriculture
 and Industries. He also served as President of Autaugaville Lions 
Club, Autauga Quality Cotton Association, Dallas Compress, Alabama Crop 
Improvement Association, and was President and Board Member of the 
Autauga County Farmers Federation. He was also a Board Member and 
Trustee of the Prattville YMCA, and a member of the Southeastern 
Livestock Exposition. He served on the Boards of Directors of First 
Alabama Bank of Montgomery (now Regions Bank) and Bank of Prattville, 
and on the Federal Reserve Bank (Birmingham Branch). He has been a 
behind-the-scenes influencer in state, county and local politics. He 
has been honored numerous times for his leadership and contributions to 
Alabama agriculture, including being named “Cotton Farmer of the Year” 
by Cotton Farming magazine, inducted into the Alabama Livestock Hall of 
Fame, and inducted into the Auburn University Agriculture Hall of Fame. 
 Even with all of these roles in various organizations, Buzz made
 time for the most important people in his life: his family. His 
children remember him as quiet and soft-spoken, yet a strong and loving 
servant-leader. He was a humble man, and the consummate gentleman. He 
was generous, thoughtful and kind, and could always find something good 
to compliment in each person. He was fair and honest, and believed that 
good character was a person’s greatest attribute. He had a strong work 
ethic which he modeled and taught his children, and he always expected 
each to do their best. He was guided by the Golden Rule, which 
instructs us to treat others with the same respect, dignity and grace as
 we would like to have extended to ourselves. The family would 
like to give heartfelt thanks and appreciation to several special 
caregivers who faithfully dedicated themselves to the daily care for 
Buzz during the last ten years: Rosa Pearl Wells Howard, Sheree L. 
Thornton, and Virginia E. Mosely. Carol DeLoach was his loyal farm 
office manager and assistant who kept his farm and business affairs in 
order. In addition, special thanks to David Motley and Edward Wright 
who fabricated and improvised most of the modifications needed to enable
 him to stay in his own home during his physically challenging years. 
Finally, we would like to thank the team from Baptist Hospice who 
provided experienced comfort care during his last months.The 
family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, March 17th, from 
10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Prattville, 
Alabama. A private graveside service will be held at the Wendland 
Family cemetery in Autaugaville.Memorial gifts may be made to 
First Presbyterian Church (211 South Chestnut, Prattville, AL 36067), 
Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (201 South Bainbridge, Montgomery, AL, 
36104), or the charity of one’s choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com</a> for the Wendland family.

Milton 'Buzz' A. Wendland

Lamonia “Mona” F. Lammers Bauer of Abilene, KS passed away March 8th, 2023, in Wichita, KS at the age of 75. She was born in Hopkins, MO on January 11th, 1948, to Ralph Lammers and Alberta Hughes Steeby Lammers. 

In 1966, she graduated high school from Buchanan County R-IV High School in De Kalb, Mo. She then attended Job Corp where she graduated in 1968 with nurses training. On July 22nd, 1972, she married Donald E. Bauer at Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha, KS. Many knew her as a custodian at both Abilene High School and Abilene Middle School until she retired in March of 2019. 

She is survived by her children: Ralph Bauer of Abilene, KS, Barbara Bauer of Abilene, KS, and Carrie Kautz (Ben) of Raytown, MO. Grandchildren: Kiersten Bauer of Abilene, KS, and Patrick Kautz of Raytown, MO. Siblings: Jovita Evans of St. Joseph, MO, Alfreda Lammers of St. Joseph, MO, and Otis George Steeby (Ellen) of Valley Falls, KS. Aunts: Velma Day (Johnnie) of Kansas City, MO and Phyllis Hughes of Overland Park, KS. In-laws: Arlan Bauer (Deb) of Wichita, KS, Darrell Bauer (Sara) of Hiawatha, Ks, Darlene Covert of Hiawatha, KS, Carol Bauer of Sabetha, KS, and Leona Bauer of Buffalo, KS. She also has many nieces, nephews, cousins, and adopted children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband, step mother Deloras Lammers, brother Freddie Steeby, granddaughter Charli Kautz, nephews: Wayne Covert, Michael Steeby, and Robert Steeby, Nieces: Debbie Bailey, Heather Steeby, Alberta Steeby, Brother in-laws: Virgil Koerperich, Harlan, John, and Harold “PeeWee” Bauer, Sister in-laws: Esther Koerperich and Virgina Steeby. 

Visitation will be Friday March 17th from 5 pm-7 pm at Faith Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 18th, at 10 am at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Abilene Cemetery. 

Memorial Contributions can be made to Faith Lutheran Church Christian Education.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678819840595.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lamonia “Mona” F. Lammers Bauer of Abilene, KS passed away March 8th, 2023, in Wichita, KS at the age of 75. She was born in Hopkins, MO on January 11th, 1948, to Ralph Lammers and Alberta Hughes Steeby Lammers. In 1966, she graduated high school from Buchanan County R-IV High School in De Kalb, Mo. She then attended Job Corp where she graduated in 1968 with nurses training. On July 22nd, 1972, she married Donald E. Bauer at Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha, KS. Many knew her as a custodian at both Abilene High School and Abilene Middle School until she retired in March of 2019. She is survived by her children: Ralph Bauer of Abilene, KS, Barbara Bauer of Abilene, KS, and Carrie Kautz (Ben) of Raytown, MO. Grandchildren: Kiersten Bauer of Abilene, KS, and Patrick Kautz of Raytown, MO. Siblings: Jovita Evans of St. Joseph, MO, Alfreda Lammers of St. Joseph, MO, and Otis George Steeby (Ellen) of Valley Falls, KS. Aunts: Velma Day (Johnnie) of Kansas City, MO and Phyllis Hughes of Overland Park, KS. In-laws: Arlan Bauer (Deb) of Wichita, KS, Darrell Bauer (Sara) of Hiawatha, Ks, Darlene Covert of Hiawatha, KS, Carol Bauer of Sabetha, KS, and Leona Bauer of Buffalo, KS. She also has many nieces, nephews, cousins, and adopted children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband, step mother Deloras Lammers, brother Freddie Steeby, granddaughter Charli Kautz, nephews: Wayne Covert, Michael Steeby, and Robert Steeby, Nieces: Debbie Bailey, Heather Steeby, Alberta Steeby, Brother in-laws: Virgil Koerperich, Harlan, John, and Harold “PeeWee” Bauer, Sister in-laws: Esther Koerperich and Virgina Steeby. Visitation will be Friday March 17th from 5 pm-7 pm at Faith Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 18th, at 10 am at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Abilene Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to Faith Lutheran Church Christian Education.

Lamonia 'Mona' F. Lammers Bauer

Cheryl Jean Lewis, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and 
friend, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas.
 She was 75 years old.

Born on June 1st, 1947, in 
Childress, Texas, Cheryl grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma and attended 
Eisenhower High School. She had a love for learning and a passion for 
genealogy, spending countless hours and making many trips to trace her 
family's roots.

Cheryl was married for 38 years to her 
husband, Dr. Richard Lewis DVM. Together they resided in Manhattan, 
Kansas, where they built a life and raised their family. Cheryl was a 
proud and dedicated mother to her four children, Michael McKinley (wife 
Lisa), Cheri Leone (husband Jimmy), Ashley Chambers (husband Adam), and 
Lindsey Quinn (husband Mike). She was also a cherished grandmother to 
her eight grandchildren, Collin, Aiden, Cameron, Chace, Evelyn, Lyda, 
Andrew, and Alyssa. Her selflessness and generosity extended beyond her 
family, as she was always quick to help anyone in need.

Cheryl had a passion for travel, and she especially loved visiting Italy where she lived briefly as a child.

Cheryl
 had a special place in her heart for her pets. She had a natural 
compassion for all creatures, big and small, and would go out of her way
 to care for them.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, 
Bill and Dorothy Bennett, of Childress, Texas. She is survived by her 
husband, Dr. Richard Lewis, her children and their spouses, her 
grandchildren, her brother James Bennett, her sister Melanie Barker and 
her husband Jimmy Don, and many other loving family members and friends.

Cheryl
 will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering 
love for her family and animals. She will be deeply missed by all who 
knew her, but her legacy of generosity, compassion, and love will live 
on in the hearts of those she touched. Rest in peace, Cheryl Jean Lewis.

A
 celebration for Cheryl will be held at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home in Manhattan on Saturday March 18th from 1PM to 3PM. Cheryl
 will be cremated, and her ashes will be buried in Childress, Texas 
where she will rest next to her parents.

In lieu of 
flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American 
Cancer Society, Riley County Humane Society, or a charity of your 
choice.  Contributions may be sent in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678819717099.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cheryl Jean Lewis, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and 
friend, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas.
 She was 75 years old.Born on June 1st, 1947, in 
Childress, Texas, Cheryl grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma and attended 
Eisenhower High School. She had a love for learning and a passion for 
genealogy, spending countless hours and making many trips to trace her 
family's roots.Cheryl was married for 38 years to her 
husband, Dr. Richard Lewis DVM. Together they resided in Manhattan, 
Kansas, where they built a life and raised their family. Cheryl was a 
proud and dedicated mother to her four children, Michael McKinley (wife 
Lisa), Cheri Leone (husband Jimmy), Ashley Chambers (husband Adam), and 
Lindsey Quinn (husband Mike). She was also a cherished grandmother to 
her eight grandchildren, Collin, Aiden, Cameron, Chace, Evelyn, Lyda, 
Andrew, and Alyssa. Her selflessness and generosity extended beyond her 
family, as she was always quick to help anyone in need.Cheryl had a passion for travel, and she especially loved visiting Italy where she lived briefly as a child.Cheryl
 had a special place in her heart for her pets. She had a natural 
compassion for all creatures, big and small, and would go out of her way
 to care for them.Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, 
Bill and Dorothy Bennett, of Childress, Texas. She is survived by her 
husband, Dr. Richard Lewis, her children and their spouses, her 
grandchildren, her brother James Bennett, her sister Melanie Barker and 
her husband Jimmy Don, and many other loving family members and friends.Cheryl
 will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering 
love for her family and animals. She will be deeply missed by all who 
knew her, but her legacy of generosity, compassion, and love will live 
on in the hearts of those she touched. Rest in peace, Cheryl Jean Lewis.A
 celebration for Cheryl will be held at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home in Manhattan on Saturday March 18th from 1PM to 3PM. Cheryl
 will be cremated, and her ashes will be buried in Childress, Texas 
where she will rest next to her parents.In lieu of 
flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American 
Cancer Society, Riley County Humane Society, or a charity of your 
choice. Contributions may be sent in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502.

Cheryl Jean Lewis

Ivan
 E. “TJ” Holmes IV, age 18, of Manhattan, passed away on Saturday, 
March 11, 2023, in Manhattan.&nbsp; He was born July 8, 2004, at Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;

TJ was transitioning to live in Manhattan when he passed away, and was working for Love’s in Belleville, KS.&nbsp;
 He enjoyed breaking horses, and riding dirt bikes and four wheelers.&nbsp; 
He loved singing and playing his guitar to entertain family and 
friends.&nbsp; He tried his hardest to be there for the underdog.&nbsp; He was 
loving person, and gave all he had to what he loved while putting 
himself second.&nbsp;

Survivors
 include his parents: Tre (Hannah) Holmes of Manhattan, Jessica (Dustin)
 Walter of Linn and Gabrielle Deloach of Manhattan, two brothers Destin 
Long of Clay Center and Andrew Anstaett of Manhattan, a sister, Danni 
Walter, grandparents: Brenda Haynes, Pueblo, Colorado, Debbie (Jon 
Wilcox) Long of Greenleaf, and Elizabeth and Darrell Paschall of 
Independence, Missouri, great-grandparents: Ray and Kathie Rosen of 
Independence, Missouri, many aunts and uncles, &nbsp;a niece, nephews and 
cousins.

Preceding TJ in death is his baby sister Jordan Lee Holmes.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville.

Funeral
 services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 17. 2023, at Alert 
Covenant Church, Leonardville.&nbsp; Pre-recorded selections of “Something In
 The Orange” and “The Dance” will be played.&nbsp; Casket Bearers are:&nbsp; Tre 
Holmes, Destin Long, Andrew Anstaett, Dustin Walter, Chad Long, Bart 
Anstaett, Ron Erickson and Tyler Mathis.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery, south of Greenleaf.

Memorials are suggested to either:&nbsp; Be Able in Manhattan or Christie-Anderes Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses, and may be sent in care of the funeral home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678817090127.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ivan
 E. “TJ” Holmes IV, age 18, of Manhattan, passed away on Saturday, 
March 11, 2023, in Manhattan.&nbsp; He was born July 8, 2004, at Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;TJ was transitioning to live in Manhattan when he passed away, and was working for Love’s in Belleville, KS.&nbsp;
 He enjoyed breaking horses, and riding dirt bikes and four wheelers.&nbsp; 
He loved singing and playing his guitar to entertain family and 
friends.&nbsp; He tried his hardest to be there for the underdog.&nbsp; He was 
loving person, and gave all he had to what he loved while putting 
himself second.&nbsp;Survivors
 include his parents: Tre (Hannah) Holmes of Manhattan, Jessica (Dustin)
 Walter of Linn and Gabrielle Deloach of Manhattan, two brothers Destin 
Long of Clay Center and Andrew Anstaett of Manhattan, a sister, Danni 
Walter, grandparents: Brenda Haynes, Pueblo, Colorado, Debbie (Jon 
Wilcox) Long of Greenleaf, and Elizabeth and Darrell Paschall of 
Independence, Missouri, great-grandparents: Ray and Kathie Rosen of 
Independence, Missouri, many aunts and uncles, &nbsp;a niece, nephews and 
cousins.Preceding TJ in death is his baby sister Jordan Lee Holmes.Visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville.Funeral
 services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 17. 2023, at Alert 
Covenant Church, Leonardville.&nbsp; Pre-recorded selections of “Something In
 The Orange” and “The Dance” will be played.&nbsp; Casket Bearers are:&nbsp; Tre 
Holmes, Destin Long, Andrew Anstaett, Dustin Walter, Chad Long, Bart 
Anstaett, Ron Erickson and Tyler Mathis.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery, south of Greenleaf.Memorials are suggested to either:&nbsp; Be Able in Manhattan or Christie-Anderes Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses, and may be sent in care of the funeral home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

TJ Holmes

Ann Scott lived many lives during her life span. She was a fiery 
wife, an educating mother, a generous grandmother, an honest friend, a 
savior of all living things, a world traveler, a hard worker, and the 
life of the party. Ann attended Kansas State University where she was a 
loyal member of Pi Beta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Delta Pi, and Gamma 
Theta Upsilon. She graduated in the year of 1964 with a BA in Modern 
Languages. Then, soon after graduating, she was married to her one and 
only David Scott. She then followed Dave, who was in the Air Force, to 
Cheyenne, WY. While in Cheyenne, Ann had her first and only daughter, 
Kelley Scott in 1966. After Dave finished with the Air Force, they 
returned to Manhattan to pursue graduate degrees at Kansas State 
University. In 1969, Ann graduated with a Masters in Geography.

Then,
 she began her career at the Kansas State Libraries as a library 
assistant. From 1973 to 1983, she served as the head of the education 
division in Hale Library (priorly known as Farrell). She was president 
of the Kansas Online Group from 1980-1983. She served as director of 
administrative services for KSU Libraries from 1983-1987, after which 
she was the associate dean for information and research services from 
1987-1992. She finished her career with the KSU Libraries as the 
reference librarian in the Weigel Library of Architecture, Planning, and
 Design from 1992-2003. During her 34 years at KSU Libraries, Ann Scott 
was an active member of the American Library Association, and served on 
the editorial board of the library administration and management 
division of ALA. She was also elected vice president and president of 
the Association of Architecture School Librarians (AASL). Lastly, Ann 
was the winner of the first national online search contest sponsored by 
Lockheed/Dialog and received an award of recognition for dedicated 
service to AASL.

After her career with KSU Libraries, 
Ann opened a home garden nursery called, “Lee Creek Gardens” with her 
fellow coworker, John Johnson, and turned her attention to landscape 
planning and design. Along with this, Ann became a founding member in 
2006 of the Kansas State Friends of the Garden Board. Within this group,
 the Garden Gala Fundraiser was created where she made sure to fulfill 
her role as the life of the party amongst other duties. Ann served as 
the president of the group from 2007-2008 and remained an active member 
from 2006 to 2018. “Lee Creek Gardens” continued until they officially 
retired the business in 2014. Ann spent the last part of her life 
together with her husband tending to the vast acre of garden eliminating
 the weed, “Creeping Charlie” and squishing plant-eating beetles between
 her fingers.

Ann Scott died at Stormont Vail Hospital on March 07
 of 2023 at 80 years old after months of battling a rare form of 
Leukemia. She had been married to her husband for 58 years and had the 
wonderful opportunity of seeing her only daughter live a successful life
 and her granddaughter graduate from college. Ann Scott’s memorial will 
be held on Saturday, June 10th, at the Scott residence as a celebration 
of life event. There will not be a funeral as that was not her wish. 
More details on the celebration of life event will be determined later 
in time.

Dave’s Personal Note: I believe we were 
attached at the hip from the first time we met. Though we dated for 3 
years before marrying, we knew we were together for a lifetime. For my 
part that lifetime wasn’t enough. Ann was the epitome of loyalty, 
truthfulness, integrity, intellect, and grammatical correctness. Her 
friends were naturally those that possessed the same assets. Our 
daughter and granddaughter have overwhelmingly adopted all of Ann’s 
nobility, not because they felt they had to, but because they wished to.
 Oh, the adventures we’ve had, the places we’ve been, the people we’ve 
met, and all that we accomplished together. It all was pure gold. I was 
most fortunate to be fiercely loved by her and it was my everlasting joy
 to match that love. God, I miss her.

Kelley’s Personal Note: My
 mom died, Tuesday, March 7th at 3:12pm in Stormont Vail Hospital. My 
dad, daughter, and I were there with her till the bitter end. I wouldn’t
 have wanted anything else either. I wanted to hold her and let her know
 that we were beside her and that it was okay to go to sleep. I miss my 
mom.

She made me promise this year that if anything happened to 
her, I would still get all the plants she ordered; taken care of, 
planted, and delivered. I was honoring this the other day when an 
unexpected visitor happened to stop by the greenhouse. A cardinal sat 
outside on a branch chatting away at me until I finally said aloud, 
“This is too soon, Mom.” I miss my mom.

I don’t have one perfect 
memory of my mom– I have many. It’s hard to focus on all the different 
characters she played in my life. She was fierce. She was loyal. She was
 funny. She was proud. She was independent. She was MY mom. I miss my 
mom.

As an only child, this is the moment you dread. Honestly, I 
have never dwelled on it until this cancer. My heart hurts knowing that I
 cannot talk to her every day. I am hurting knowing that my dad lost his
 best friend along with his wife. Although, I am consoled knowing that I
 have my dad and he’s going to get a lot of calls about nothing now. I 
miss my mom.

Cancer sucks! If you did not know it 
before, my mom had five types of cancer over her lifetime. It never 
consumed her. It never defined her. And really, until this last one, it 
never defeated her. She was a warrior. She was the most fabulous human 
that I could ever know. I love my mom.

Conor’s Personal Note: In
 all honesty, I don’t want to be writing this. I don’t want to wear the 
necklace she never took off. I don’t want to wear her perfume. I don’t 
want to touch her garden because she should be here wearing her jewelry,
 smelling like her Chanel no. 5, and sitting in the garden complaining 
about how the weeds are worse than last year. I am not ready for the 
change. I am not ready to go out to my grandparents’ house and not hear 
her voice calling out politicians on the nightly news or to never hear 
her call my grandpa a “toad” during the game of train. I am not prepared
 for the physical absence nor was I for the emptiness in my heart.

I
 could write a book of funny stories, touching moments, things we did 
together, and how similar we were to each other, but this would frankly 
be too long. The memory I seem to cling to lately is watching her walk 
in the front door dancing to the music I had been playing while I 
cleaned—sometimes she would even start singing along.

My 
grandmother was a brilliant, funny, take-no-prisoners, and honest woman.
 If you were loved by Ann Scott, you knew it, and if you were not liked 
by Ann Scott, you also knew it. Although, to be loved by her was such a 
magical thing. For me, it was in small gestures, like getting packaged 
leftovers of dinner when I was low on money, but it was also in big 
gestures, like investing in me and my future. She was proud of me—I know
 that. She loved my writing and she boasted about the fact that I am in 
the helping field, but the affirmations do not make the grief any 
easier. I wish I could turn back time just to spend one more afternoon 
in the garden.

But for now, I will look for you in the 
flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. I will look for you in the 
cardinals that sing and the rays of the sun. I will wear your necklace 
to carry you with me through all my achievements as though you are 
walking with me.

I love you forever, and I am so sorry cancer stayed for the long run.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678801137233.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ann Scott lived many lives during her life span. She was a fiery 
wife, an educating mother, a generous grandmother, an honest friend, a 
savior of all living things, a world traveler, a hard worker, and the 
life of the party. Ann attended Kansas State University where she was a 
loyal member of Pi Beta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Delta Pi, and Gamma 
Theta Upsilon. She graduated in the year of 1964 with a BA in Modern 
Languages. Then, soon after graduating, she was married to her one and 
only David Scott. She then followed Dave, who was in the Air Force, to 
Cheyenne, WY. While in Cheyenne, Ann had her first and only daughter, 
Kelley Scott in 1966. After Dave finished with the Air Force, they 
returned to Manhattan to pursue graduate degrees at Kansas State 
University. In 1969, Ann graduated with a Masters in Geography. Then,
 she began her career at the Kansas State Libraries as a library 
assistant. From 1973 to 1983, she served as the head of the education 
division in Hale Library (priorly known as Farrell). She was president 
of the Kansas Online Group from 1980-1983. She served as director of 
administrative services for KSU Libraries from 1983-1987, after which 
she was the associate dean for information and research services from 
1987-1992. She finished her career with the KSU Libraries as the 
reference librarian in the Weigel Library of Architecture, Planning, and
 Design from 1992-2003. During her 34 years at KSU Libraries, Ann Scott 
was an active member of the American Library Association, and served on 
the editorial board of the library administration and management 
division of ALA. She was also elected vice president and president of 
the Association of Architecture School Librarians (AASL). Lastly, Ann 
was the winner of the first national online search contest sponsored by 
Lockheed/Dialog and received an award of recognition for dedicated 
service to AASL.After her career with KSU Libraries, 
Ann opened a home garden nursery called, “Lee Creek Gardens” with her 
fellow coworker, John Johnson, and turned her attention to landscape 
planning and design. Along with this, Ann became a founding member in 
2006 of the Kansas State Friends of the Garden Board. Within this group,
 the Garden Gala Fundraiser was created where she made sure to fulfill 
her role as the life of the party amongst other duties. Ann served as 
the president of the group from 2007-2008 and remained an active member 
from 2006 to 2018. “Lee Creek Gardens” continued until they officially 
retired the business in 2014. Ann spent the last part of her life 
together with her husband tending to the vast acre of garden eliminating
 the weed, “Creeping Charlie” and squishing plant-eating beetles between
 her fingers.Ann Scott died at Stormont Vail Hospital on March 07
 of 2023 at 80 years old after months of battling a rare form of 
Leukemia. She had been married to her husband for 58 years and had the 
wonderful opportunity of seeing her only daughter live a successful life
 and her granddaughter graduate from college. Ann Scott’s memorial will 
be held on Saturday, June 10th, at the Scott residence as a celebration 
of life event. There will not be a funeral as that was not her wish. 
More details on the celebration of life event will be determined later 
in time.Dave’s Personal Note: I believe we were 
attached at the hip from the first time we met. Though we dated for 3 
years before marrying, we knew we were together for a lifetime. For my 
part that lifetime wasn’t enough. Ann was the epitome of loyalty, 
truthfulness, integrity, intellect, and grammatical correctness. Her 
friends were naturally those that possessed the same assets. Our 
daughter and granddaughter have overwhelmingly adopted all of Ann’s 
nobility, not because they felt they had to, but because they wished to.
 Oh, the adventures we’ve had, the places we’ve been, the people we’ve 
met, and all that we accomplished together. It all was pure gold. I was 
most fortunate to be fiercely loved by her and it was my everlasting joy
 to match that love. God, I miss her.Sweet dreams, love.Kelley’s Personal Note: My
 mom died, Tuesday, March 7th at 3:12pm in Stormont Vail Hospital. My 
dad, daughter, and I were there with her till the bitter end. I wouldn’t
 have wanted anything else either. I wanted to hold her and let her know
 that we were beside her and that it was okay to go to sleep. I miss my 
mom.She made me promise this year that if anything happened to 
her, I would still get all the plants she ordered; taken care of, 
planted, and delivered. I was honoring this the other day when an 
unexpected visitor happened to stop by the greenhouse. A cardinal sat 
outside on a branch chatting away at me until I finally said aloud, 
“This is too soon, Mom.” I miss my mom.I don’t have one perfect 
memory of my mom– I have many. It’s hard to focus on all the different 
characters she played in my life. She was fierce. She was loyal. She was
 funny. She was proud. She was independent. She was MY mom. I miss my 
mom.As an only child, this is the moment you dread. Honestly, I 
have never dwelled on it until this cancer. My heart hurts knowing that I
 cannot talk to her every day. I am hurting knowing that my dad lost his
 best friend along with his wife. Although, I am consoled knowing that I
 have my dad and he’s going to get a lot of calls about nothing now. I 
miss my mom.Cancer sucks! If you did not know it 
before, my mom had five types of cancer over her lifetime. It never 
consumed her. It never defined her. And really, until this last one, it 
never defeated her. She was a warrior. She was the most fabulous human 
that I could ever know. I love my mom.Conor’s Personal Note: In
 all honesty, I don’t want to be writing this. I don’t want to wear the 
necklace she never took off. I don’t want to wear her perfume. I don’t 
want to touch her garden because she should be here wearing her jewelry,
 smelling like her Chanel no. 5, and sitting in the garden complaining 
about how the weeds are worse than last year. I am not ready for the 
change. I am not ready to go out to my grandparents’ house and not hear 
her voice calling out politicians on the nightly news or to never hear 
her call my grandpa a “toad” during the game of train. I am not prepared
 for the physical absence nor was I for the emptiness in my heart.I
 could write a book of funny stories, touching moments, things we did 
together, and how similar we were to each other, but this would frankly 
be too long. The memory I seem to cling to lately is watching her walk 
in the front door dancing to the music I had been playing while I 
cleaned—sometimes she would even start singing along.My 
grandmother was a brilliant, funny, take-no-prisoners, and honest woman.
 If you were loved by Ann Scott, you knew it, and if you were not liked 
by Ann Scott, you also knew it. Although, to be loved by her was such a 
magical thing. For me, it was in small gestures, like getting packaged 
leftovers of dinner when I was low on money, but it was also in big 
gestures, like investing in me and my future. She was proud of me—I know
 that. She loved my writing and she boasted about the fact that I am in 
the helping field, but the affirmations do not make the grief any 
easier. I wish I could turn back time just to spend one more afternoon 
in the garden.But for now, I will look for you in the 
flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. I will look for you in the 
cardinals that sing and the rays of the sun. I will wear your necklace 
to carry you with me through all my achievements as though you are 
walking with me.I love you forever, and I am so sorry cancer stayed for the long run.------The
 Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with service arrangements.

Ann Scott

Nolene N. Nehring McHugh (Manhattan) passed peacefully on March 10, 
2023, after a brief illness. She was born August 30, 1935, the daughter 
of James Troy Sr. and Della Clark Altman in Pierce County, Georgia.

She
 was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Joseph Alan (JA) 
Altman, James Troy Altman Jr., Walter Edgar and sisters Queechie Mae Sapp
 and Loretta (Susie) Pellitier.

Survived by daughters 
Ruthie (Frank) Horner, Allen, TX; Sherrie (Steve) Kreiser, Peabody, KS; 
and Rhonda (Dean) Nehring, Alma KS; 3 grandchildren Chadd (Brandy) 
Woodall, Kansas City; Corey Krick, McKinny, TX; and Erin (Dave) Dix, 
Orlando; 4 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, her husband
 Ralph and beloved furry friends Coco and Peewee of the home and 
step-children Pam (Greg) Hendricks, Ralph (Mary) McHugh Jr., Randy McHugh, 
Rhonda (Kelly) Briggs and Geralynn Carstenson.

Nolene 
grew up on farms in Southeast Georgia and was no stranger to hard work 
as the family raised tobacco and cotton for cash crops and lived off the
 land.  All the siblings were expected to help pick cotton and string 
tobacco as soon as they were able.

She moved to 
Jacksonville, Florida with her sister Susie after high school where she 
met and married Ronald B. Nehring. They then moved back to the Nehring 
family farm near Alma, Kansas.

Nolene worked as a 
waitress at the A&amp;A café, Nickerson Farms and owned the Harvey House
 Café in Alma in the late 1960s. She spent the rest of her career at 
Kansas State University first working in food service at Derby Hall 
during the school year and as part of the paint crew in the summer when 
Derby Hall was closed. It was her work ethic and attention to detail 
that got her noticed by the Superintendent of Housekeeping and she was 
offered a full-time job as a painter. Nolene was one of the first two 
women to be hired in that position in 1974.

In 1996, 
Nolene married Ralph McHugh Sr. and moved to his home on Lake Elbo Road.
 They enjoyed their retirement years fixing up the old farmhouse that 
was moved onto the property, camping and fishing at Milford Lake and 
sitting on the porch admiring God’s creations.

Nolene 
was known for wonderful soul cooking. She cultivated beautiful flower 
gardens, loved to travel, had a sense of adventure, and loved to dance.

Funeral
 services will be held Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30 AM at Peace United 
Church of Christ, Alma KS with lunch to follow. Visitation will be held 
at the church Tuesday between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.  Graveside services to 
be held at a later date.

She requested no flowers, but 
memorial contributions can be made to Peace United Church of Christ or 
to the Macular Degeneration Association and sent to Nolene McHugh 
Memorial, 22727 Nehring Branch Rd., Alma KS 66401.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678803328636.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nolene N. Nehring McHugh (Manhattan) passed peacefully on March 10, 
2023, after a brief illness. She was born August 30, 1935, the daughter 
of James Troy Sr. and Della Clark Altman in Pierce County, Georgia.She
 was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Joseph Alan (JA) 
Altman, James Troy Altman Jr., Walter Edgar and sisters Queechie Mae Sapp
 and Loretta (Susie) Pellitier.Survived by daughters 
Ruthie (Frank) Horner, Allen, TX; Sherrie (Steve) Kreiser, Peabody, KS; 
and Rhonda (Dean) Nehring, Alma KS; 3 grandchildren Chadd (Brandy) 
Woodall, Kansas City; Corey Krick, McKinny, TX; and Erin (Dave) Dix, 
Orlando; 4 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, her husband
 Ralph and beloved furry friends Coco and Peewee of the home and 
step-children Pam (Greg) Hendricks, Ralph (Mary) McHugh Jr., Randy McHugh, 
Rhonda (Kelly) Briggs and Geralynn Carstenson.Nolene 
grew up on farms in Southeast Georgia and was no stranger to hard work 
as the family raised tobacco and cotton for cash crops and lived off the
 land. All the siblings were expected to help pick cotton and string 
tobacco as soon as they were able.She moved to 
Jacksonville, Florida with her sister Susie after high school where she 
met and married Ronald B. Nehring. They then moved back to the Nehring 
family farm near Alma, Kansas.Nolene worked as a 
waitress at the A&amp;A café, Nickerson Farms and owned the Harvey House
 Café in Alma in the late 1960s. She spent the rest of her career at 
Kansas State University first working in food service at Derby Hall 
during the school year and as part of the paint crew in the summer when 
Derby Hall was closed. It was her work ethic and attention to detail 
that got her noticed by the Superintendent of Housekeeping and she was 
offered a full-time job as a painter. Nolene was one of the first two 
women to be hired in that position in 1974.In 1996, 
Nolene married Ralph McHugh Sr. and moved to his home on Lake Elbo Road.
 They enjoyed their retirement years fixing up the old farmhouse that 
was moved onto the property, camping and fishing at Milford Lake and 
sitting on the porch admiring God’s creations.Nolene 
was known for wonderful soul cooking. She cultivated beautiful flower 
gardens, loved to travel, had a sense of adventure, and loved to dance.Funeral
 services will be held Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30 AM at Peace United 
Church of Christ, Alma KS with lunch to follow. Visitation will be held 
at the church Tuesday between 5:00 and 7:00 PM. Graveside services to 
be held at a later date.She requested no flowers, but 
memorial contributions can be made to Peace United Church of Christ or 
to the Macular Degeneration Association and sent to Nolene McHugh 
Memorial, 22727 Nehring Branch Rd., Alma KS 66401.

Nolene N. Nehring McHugh

Donald “Scotty” Gene Scott, 90, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Lantern Park Specialty Care.

Don
 was born September 2, 1932, at home outside of Stockdale, Kansas, the 
son of Pardon F. and Inez R. (Gravenstein) Scott. He graduated from 
Manhattan High School in Manhattan, KS. Don was united in marriage to 
Marilyn Rankin on October 10, 1954, at Zion Church in Pershing, Iowa; 
She preceded him in death on August 3, 1995, in Green Valley, AZ. Don 
later shared his life with Arlene Anderson; She preceded him in death on
 April 16, 2019.

Don retired after 23 years as an 
aircraft mechanic and instructor in the US Air Force. He then worked for
 20 years as a purchasing Agent with 3M. Don was a member of the Masonry
 Grand Lodge of Iowa (Abner 535).

After retiring, Don 
and Marilyn lived in Knoxville, IA, and started to “snowbird” south to 
Green Valley, AZ, for the cold months. After Marilyn’s death, Don moved 
from Knoxville to Lone Tree,  to be closer to his Iowa grandchildren and
 their activities. He loved his Lone Tree ranch and enjoyed gardening 
and working hard, fixing anything that needed to be fixed, clearing 
brush from the landscape, contracting a UI art student to paint a mural 
of the ranch on the barn wall of its’ game room, and building an outdoor
 firepit for roasting hotdogs and smores, making his home a special 
place for friends and family.

Don is survived by his 
sons, Daniel of Houston, TX, David (Janis) of Redlands, CA, and Dale 
(Linda) of Iowa City, IA; grandchildren, Ryan Hurt of Iowa City, Samuel 
(Tatum) Scott of North Liberty, Joseph Scott of Iowa City, and Jacob 
Scott of Redlands, CA; nieces, Kay (Conkwright) Young (Bruce) of Walton,
 KS, Roberta (Nelson) of Lawrence, KS, Vicki Phillips-McPhearson; 
nephews, Gary Nelson of Charleston, NC, Mark Phillips-McPhearson. Don 
was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; niece, Sharon Nelson; nephew
 Mike Nelson; and sisters, Alberta Mae Phillips-McPhearson, Elizabeth 
(Libby) (Robert) Nelson, and Frances Faye (James) Conkwright.

Donations
 in Don’s honor and memory may be made to University of Iowa Hospitals 
&amp; Clinics - Supportive and Palliative Care, The Bird House - Hospice
 Home of Johnson County, and The Cedar Rapids Firefighters Foundation. A
 celebration of Don’s life will be held in late spring in Iowa City.

Donald “Scotty” Gene Scott, 90, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Lantern Park Specialty Care.Don
 was born September 2, 1932, at home outside of Stockdale, Kansas, the 
son of Pardon F. and Inez R. (Gravenstein) Scott. He graduated from 
Manhattan High School in Manhattan, KS. Don was united in marriage to 
Marilyn Rankin on October 10, 1954, at Zion Church in Pershing, Iowa; 
She preceded him in death on August 3, 1995, in Green Valley, AZ. Don 
later shared his life with Arlene Anderson; She preceded him in death on
 April 16, 2019.Don retired after 23 years as an 
aircraft mechanic and instructor in the US Air Force. He then worked for
 20 years as a purchasing Agent with 3M. Don was a member of the Masonry
 Grand Lodge of Iowa (Abner 535).After retiring, Don 
and Marilyn lived in Knoxville, IA, and started to “snowbird” south to 
Green Valley, AZ, for the cold months. After Marilyn’s death, Don moved 
from Knoxville to Lone Tree, to be closer to his Iowa grandchildren and
 their activities. He loved his Lone Tree ranch and enjoyed gardening 
and working hard, fixing anything that needed to be fixed, clearing 
brush from the landscape, contracting a UI art student to paint a mural 
of the ranch on the barn wall of its’ game room, and building an outdoor
 firepit for roasting hotdogs and smores, making his home a special 
place for friends and family.Don is survived by his 
sons, Daniel of Houston, TX, David (Janis) of Redlands, CA, and Dale 
(Linda) of Iowa City, IA; grandchildren, Ryan Hurt of Iowa City, Samuel 
(Tatum) Scott of North Liberty, Joseph Scott of Iowa City, and Jacob 
Scott of Redlands, CA; nieces, Kay (Conkwright) Young (Bruce) of Walton,
 KS, Roberta (Nelson) of Lawrence, KS, Vicki Phillips-McPhearson; 
nephews, Gary Nelson of Charleston, NC, Mark Phillips-McPhearson. Don 
was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; niece, Sharon Nelson; nephew
 Mike Nelson; and sisters, Alberta Mae Phillips-McPhearson, Elizabeth 
(Libby) (Robert) Nelson, and Frances Faye (James) Conkwright.Donations
 in Don’s honor and memory may be made to University of Iowa Hospitals 
&amp; Clinics - Supportive and Palliative Care, The Bird House - Hospice
 Home of Johnson County, and The Cedar Rapids Firefighters Foundation. A
 celebration of Don’s life will be held in late spring in Iowa City.

Donald 'Scotty' Gene Scott

Letha Yarrow was born August 10, 1922, to Frank and Mary E (Fowles) 
Yarrow. Letha and family were members of the Uniondale Baptist church 
where she was baptized at the age of 10. She and her siblings, Julia 
Yarrow and Marvin Yarrow, attended Mount Vernon rural school for their 
elementary years in southern Clay County. She graduated from Clay Center
 Community High School in the class of 1940. She went on to Brown Mackie
 College in Salina and graduated in 1941. She came back to work at the 
Clay County Welfare office as a typist.

On July 15, 1942, Letha married Clarence (Bud) Woodhams in Baltimore,
 Md. where they lived for a year. In1943, Bud joined the Navy and after 
he was shipped out to the South Pacific, she moved to Santa Monica and 
worked for the King Jewelry Company as the bookkeeper and cashier. She 
lived with her cousin Ruth Yarrow. There she joined the Trinity Baptist 
church and became an active member.

In 1946, following WWII she and Bud moved back to Kansas and started 
farming in the Lady Smith community. At this time, they had 2 dear sweet
 children: Mary Jo, born in 1947 and Michael James, born in 1952. They 
joined the Bethany Chapel Wesleyan Church in rural Clay County, built a 
new house and in her words, “Life was good!”

In 1964, the family went through a tragic time with the car accident 
that took the lives of four members of the family, including her 
husband, Bud.&nbsp; Her nephew, Carroll Ray Adams, came to live with Letha, 
Mary Jo and Mike. Letha went to work at C&amp;W Rural Electric from 
1965-1968.&nbsp; In 1966, tragedy struck again as son, Michael, was killed on
 July 21, in a hunting accident. In the fall of ’66, nephews helped move
 her house and her to 1313 Dexter in Clay Center. In 1968 she went to 
Forrest Home Christian Camp in California to work at the camp office for
 the summer.

On June 20, 1969, Letha married Orville Lloyd at Bethany Chapel 
Wesleyan Church and they lived in his country home at the farm until 
they moved to Clay Center in 1973. During that time, they joined the 
Clay Center Baptist Church. Letha welcomed his family as her own and 
joined both their families into one big family. They both loved to 
travel together and went to many places including Hawaii, Europe, 
Canada, South Pacific, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, 
Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Holy Land and Mediterranean and their 
last trip was to China.

In Spring of 1999, Letha and Orville moved to Presbyterian Manor and 
lived in an independent living apartment. Orville passed away in 2002 
and Letha continued to live there until she moved into the Manor in July
 of 2018 where she was active and loved by all.

She was involved in many church activities as well as the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels and Extension Homemakers.

In addition to her husband’s Letha is preceded in death by her 
parents; son, Michael James Woodhams and sister Julia (Yarrow) Adams.

She was loved by so many and leaves behind:

Daughter: Mary Jo (Marjo) Ruhl and husband Phillip of Stockton, CA Granddaughters: Manya Shumar and husband Logan of Stockton, CA Michaelia Peterson of Chicago, IL Great Granddaughters: Charlie and Grace Shumar of Stockton, CA Stepchildren: Clione Case and husband Gary of Clay Center Douglas Lloyd and wife Charlene of Newton, KS Gale Lloyd and wife Lorrie of Clay Center 7 Step Grandchildren 11 Step Great Grandchildren Brother: Marvin Yarrow of Clay Center Nephews and Nieces and many other beloved family members and friends.

Funeral Services: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church&nbsp; in Clay Center, KS

Burial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Clay County, KS

Visitation: March 17, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the Clay Center Utility Park and Zoo c/o the funeral home

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678801420936.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Letha Yarrow was born August 10, 1922, to Frank and Mary E (Fowles) 
Yarrow. Letha and family were members of the Uniondale Baptist church 
where she was baptized at the age of 10. She and her siblings, Julia 
Yarrow and Marvin Yarrow, attended Mount Vernon rural school for their 
elementary years in southern Clay County. She graduated from Clay Center
 Community High School in the class of 1940. She went on to Brown Mackie
 College in Salina and graduated in 1941. She came back to work at the 
Clay County Welfare office as a typist.On July 15, 1942, Letha married Clarence (Bud) Woodhams in Baltimore,
 Md. where they lived for a year. In1943, Bud joined the Navy and after 
he was shipped out to the South Pacific, she moved to Santa Monica and 
worked for the King Jewelry Company as the bookkeeper and cashier. She 
lived with her cousin Ruth Yarrow. There she joined the Trinity Baptist 
church and became an active member.In 1946, following WWII she and Bud moved back to Kansas and started 
farming in the Lady Smith community. At this time, they had 2 dear sweet
 children: Mary Jo, born in 1947 and Michael James, born in 1952. They 
joined the Bethany Chapel Wesleyan Church in rural Clay County, built a 
new house and in her words, “Life was good!”In 1964, the family went through a tragic time with the car accident 
that took the lives of four members of the family, including her 
husband, Bud.&nbsp; Her nephew, Carroll Ray Adams, came to live with Letha, 
Mary Jo and Mike. Letha went to work at C&amp;W Rural Electric from 
1965-1968.&nbsp; In 1966, tragedy struck again as son, Michael, was killed on
 July 21, in a hunting accident. In the fall of ’66, nephews helped move
 her house and her to 1313 Dexter in Clay Center. In 1968 she went to 
Forrest Home Christian Camp in California to work at the camp office for
 the summer.On June 20, 1969, Letha married Orville Lloyd at Bethany Chapel 
Wesleyan Church and they lived in his country home at the farm until 
they moved to Clay Center in 1973. During that time, they joined the 
Clay Center Baptist Church. Letha welcomed his family as her own and 
joined both their families into one big family. They both loved to 
travel together and went to many places including Hawaii, Europe, 
Canada, South Pacific, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, 
Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Holy Land and Mediterranean and their 
last trip was to China.In Spring of 1999, Letha and Orville moved to Presbyterian Manor and 
lived in an independent living apartment. Orville passed away in 2002 
and Letha continued to live there until she moved into the Manor in July
 of 2018 where she was active and loved by all.She was involved in many church activities as well as the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels and Extension Homemakers.In addition to her husband’s Letha is preceded in death by her 
parents; son, Michael James Woodhams and sister Julia (Yarrow) Adams.She was loved by so many and leaves behind:Daughter: Mary Jo (Marjo) Ruhl and husband Phillip of Stockton, CA Granddaughters: Manya Shumar and husband Logan of Stockton, CA Michaelia Peterson of Chicago, IL Great Granddaughters: Charlie and Grace Shumar of Stockton, CA Stepchildren: Clione Case and husband Gary of Clay Center Douglas Lloyd and wife Charlene of Newton, KS Gale Lloyd and wife Lorrie of Clay Center 7 Step Grandchildren 11 Step Great Grandchildren Brother: Marvin Yarrow of Clay Center Nephews and Nieces and many other beloved family members and friends.Funeral Services: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church&nbsp; in Clay Center, KSBurial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Clay County, KSVisitation: March 17, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the Clay Center Utility Park and Zoo c/o the funeral home

Letha Lloyd

On March 11, 2023, a bright beacon of light was sadly extinguished 
with the death of Michele Lynette (Werner) Jeffrey.   Michele was 
badgered by cancer for 7 years before the disease ended her life at the 
age of 55.  Throughout her health challenge, she never lost her ability 
to positively effect the world and people around her.

She was born February 14, 1968, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Martin “Pete” and Leona (Chandler) Werner.

Michele
 graduated from Chanute High School in 1986.  She graduated from Crum’s 
Beauty College in Manhattan and also attended Metropolitan State 
University in Denver, CO.

Michele found joy working 
within the arts.  Her natural ability to coordinate color and space led 
her into a satisfying career that began with framing of art pieces and 
interior design accessories.  She transitioned that start into a 
corporate art consultation business assisting with the acquisition and 
installations of art pieces for health care facilities, hotels and 
restaurants.

He personal life revolved around 
generosity.  Fostering and adopting three children, volunteering her 
time for veteran’s groups, school activities, coaching kid’s sports, 
educational surrogacy for the foster system and making sure many dogs 
had a home were just a few of her positive impacts Michele has left upon
 the world.  She enjoyed hosting parties and events for a good cause and
 just the pleasure of enjoying people.  She delighted in trips to Vegas,
 tailgating at football games, and travel of all sorts.  She made sure 
the people she loved slowed down occasionally to appreciate the beauty 
all around us.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678721985284.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>On March 11, 2023, a bright beacon of light was sadly extinguished 
with the death of Michele Lynette (Werner) Jeffrey. Michele was 
badgered by cancer for 7 years before the disease ended her life at the 
age of 55. Throughout her health challenge, she never lost her ability 
to positively effect the world and people around her.She was born February 14, 1968, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Martin “Pete” and Leona (Chandler) Werner.Michele
 graduated from Chanute High School in 1986. She graduated from Crum’s 
Beauty College in Manhattan and also attended Metropolitan State 
University in Denver, CO.Michele found joy working 
within the arts. Her natural ability to coordinate color and space led 
her into a satisfying career that began with framing of art pieces and 
interior design accessories. She transitioned that start into a 
corporate art consultation business assisting with the acquisition and 
installations of art pieces for health care facilities, hotels and 
restaurants.He personal life revolved around 
generosity. Fostering and adopting three children, volunteering her 
time for veteran’s groups, school activities, coaching kid’s sports, 
educational surrogacy for the foster system and making sure many dogs 
had a home were just a few of her positive impacts Michele has left upon
 the world. She enjoyed hosting parties and events for a good cause and
 just the pleasure of enjoying people. She delighted in trips to Vegas,
 tailgating at football games, and travel of all sorts. She made sure 
the people she loved slowed down occasionally to appreciate the beauty 
all around us.On October 17, 1987, in Chanute, Kansas,
 she was married to Scott Jeffrey. Scott survives of the home. 
Additional survivors include her three children: Andrea Jeffrey of 
Cleveland, OH, Kevin Jeffrey of Abilene, KS, and Christopher Jeffrey of 
Denver, CO; her mother Leona Werner of Chanute; her brother Martin 
“Marty” Werner and his wife Stacy;&nbsp;Scott’s parents Gerry &amp; Sharon 
Jeffrey of Manhattan; Scott’s sister Kristal Forrester and her husband 
Wil; and one nephew Nolan Werner and one niece Hana Forrester.Michele was preceded in death by her father Martin “Pete” Werner.Funeral
 services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 17th, at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Reverend Dr. Dennis 
Ackerman officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. 
Saturday, March 18th, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute. There will 
be another celebration of her life for her friends in Montrose, 
Colorado, at the Bridges at 5:00 P.M. on March 30th, Michele would want 
everyone to be comfortable so please dress in casual attire.Online condolences may be left for the family <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Michele-L.-Jeffrey?obId=27483621#/celebrationWall">HERE</a>.The
 family request no flowers. Memorial contributions in Michele’s memory 
to the American Cancer Society to Michele’s fund to battle ovarian 
cancer may be made <a href="https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/campaign/micheleswarrior">HERE</a>.&nbsp;The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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