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

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

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

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

Melody R. Elsasser

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

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

Francis B. 'Frank' Gluck

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

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

MSG (RET) Bryan Keith Ray Hansen

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

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

Sarah Nicole Wernecke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Janice Earlene Harold 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Douglas Dean Zimmerman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mark Edward Fowler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daryl L. VanGilder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677248186018.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Joe died at home in Manhattan, KS on February 21, 2023, after a lifelong battle with type 1 diabetes.He
 was born in Wichita, KS to Joe and Jeanne Blackford and attended 
Andover Schools. Joe enjoyed being a part of Boy Scouts and became an 
Eagle Scout. After attending WSU and K-State, he graduated from Emporia 
State with a degree in Biology. He received his teaching certificate 
from McPherson College and taught science at several Kansas schools.Joe
 and Susan met while they were park rangers at Fall River. They 
eventually moved to Manhattan where he was employed at Fort Riley 
designing online education curriculum.Joe loved to 
roam the Kansas prairies, photographing its vistas and wildflowers to 
share with others and quail hunting with his dog, Kanza.Joe
 could hold forth on a wide variety of topics while brandishing a wicked
 sense of humor which will be missed by both friends and family.Joe
 was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, 
Susan, their dogs Punkin and Monkey, sister Jan (Pat) Dukes, nephew 
Jason, and many great nieces and nephews.A celebration of life will be held at a later date.The
 Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

Joseph W. Blackford II

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William 'Bill' Paul Mathewson

Olivia P. Collins died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the age of 76 in her home of Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan, Kansas.

Olivia
 was born on October 23, 1946, in Weatherford, Texas to Georgie Layne 
Potter and Wilson Potter, who preceded Olivia in death in 2007 and 1997,
 as did the love of her life, Tony Jurich, in 2010.

Olivia
 graduated with honors from University of Texas at Austin with a 
bachelor’s degree in journalism and was awarded her master's degree in 
human development and the family from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
 and her Ph.D. in family life education from Kansas State University.

Her
 journalism degree was always important to Olivia. It was her first 
career and helped her express herself, connecting Olivia with the arts 
and nonprofit organizations whose causes she supported throughout her 
life. As her love for adolescents and young adults grew, she pursued 
advanced degrees where her true essence of teacher and mentor shone 
through, landing her in places and spaces she enriched with her open 
heart, critical mind, and remarkable ability to form meaningful 
connections.

Following her doctoral studies, Olivia remained at 
K-State serving in 4-H Youth Programs, UFM Community Learning Center, 
School of Family Studies and Human Services, College of Human Ecology 
Dean’s Office, and retiring from the Staley School of Leadership in 
2010, where she served as assistant professor and director of the 
nonprofit leadership focus, a program she co-founded.

Olivia
 was recognized throughout her career for outstanding contributions to 
education and developing youth, and for her community leadership. She 
was named Leader of the Year from Kansas Association of Family and 
Consumer Sciences in 1995 and recognized also by the National Council on
 Family Relations. Olivia received the university’s “Putting Students 
First” Award and was celebrated by her Staley School students and 
colleagues with the Rost Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award and the Susan 
M. Scott Community Leadership Award. In 2014, Olivia received the 
Wildcat Pride Award for her advocacy of alumni relations from the 
K-State Alumni Association.

Olivia had an authentic way
 of accepting – and applauding – everyone for their unique gifts and 
talents. She paired this genuine and complete acceptance with an ability
 to raise expectations and challenge those she connected with to give 
and do their very best, making her the wisest and gentlest of mentors. 
When she retired, she so missed talking with students – although so many
 would keep in touch long after graduation, with notes, texts, and over 
coffee on visits back to town – that she would talk with everyone else, 
including former neighbors and colleagues, her favorite servers and 
bartenders, friends from long ago or just met – always happy to offer 
friendly advice and gentle nudges to any in need. Olivia was also quick 
to celebrate others, sending cards, gifts, plants and flowers to 
congratulate, console, or encourage. She would generously host a party, 
send drinks to someone’s table or pick up the tab for their meal – just 
because and with delight; “Isn’t this fun!”

Olivia was 
an only child and spoke fondly of her “four-square upbringing,” running 
away only once – hiding in the bushes, struggling with who she wanted to
 be. Not so long ago she laughed that she was still in the bushes 
figuring out who she is. We know Olivia as an intelligent, caring woman 
who built family throughout her life. She was an extraordinary partner 
to Tony Jurich, married for 23 years, and loving member of the Jurich 
clan, including those she is survived by: bother-in-law Peter Jurich; 
brother-in-law Steve Jurich and his wife Madeline and their children 
Matt, Maggie, and Jake, who has welcomed Olivia’s kitty companion Bella 
into his home; and niece and nephew Fran and Peter Babrow.

There
 are many organizations to which memorial contributions may be made that
 would pay tribute to Olivia, including funds she herself initiated: Amy
 Button Renz Nonprofit Leadership Fund, Tony Jurich Community Commitment
 and Leadership Award, and Tony Jurich Marriage and Family Therapy 
Excellence Fund; and those she supported including the Meadowlark Good 
Samaritan Fund and Girls on the Run all may be sent in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502. Contributing to any cause or organization you care about 
would honor Olivia’s philanthropic spirit and legacy of advancing the 
work of nonprofits to make lives better. Overtipping your bartender or 
server, as Olivia would often do, would also pay her tribute.

Olivia recently shared a poem by Mary Oliver that touched her heart, reminding her of Tony:

I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.

This is also how Olivia lived her life. Her light lives on in so many.

Honoring
 Olivia’s expressed wishes, there is no funeral service. Rather, we will
 celebrate her life, as she celebrated her friends and loved ones – with
 coffee and connection, a raised glass, music and dancing – on Sunday, 
April 2, 4:00 – 8:00 PM, and the K-State Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson 
Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. All are invited.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677247941894.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Olivia P. Collins died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the age of 76 in her home of Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan, Kansas.Olivia
 was born on October 23, 1946, in Weatherford, Texas to Georgie Layne 
Potter and Wilson Potter, who preceded Olivia in death in 2007 and 1997,
 as did the love of her life, Tony Jurich, in 2010.Olivia
 graduated with honors from University of Texas at Austin with a 
bachelor’s degree in journalism and was awarded her master's degree in 
human development and the family from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
 and her Ph.D. in family life education from Kansas State University.Her
 journalism degree was always important to Olivia. It was her first 
career and helped her express herself, connecting Olivia with the arts 
and nonprofit organizations whose causes she supported throughout her 
life. As her love for adolescents and young adults grew, she pursued 
advanced degrees where her true essence of teacher and mentor shone 
through, landing her in places and spaces she enriched with her open 
heart, critical mind, and remarkable ability to form meaningful 
connections.Following her doctoral studies, Olivia remained at 
K-State serving in 4-H Youth Programs, UFM Community Learning Center, 
School of Family Studies and Human Services, College of Human Ecology 
Dean’s Office, and retiring from the Staley School of Leadership in 
2010, where she served as assistant professor and director of the 
nonprofit leadership focus, a program she co-founded.Olivia
 was recognized throughout her career for outstanding contributions to 
education and developing youth, and for her community leadership. She 
was named Leader of the Year from Kansas Association of Family and 
Consumer Sciences in 1995 and recognized also by the National Council on
 Family Relations. Olivia received the university’s “Putting Students 
First” Award and was celebrated by her Staley School students and 
colleagues with the Rost Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award and the Susan 
M. Scott Community Leadership Award. In 2014, Olivia received the 
Wildcat Pride Award for her advocacy of alumni relations from the 
K-State Alumni Association.Olivia had an authentic way
 of accepting – and applauding – everyone for their unique gifts and 
talents. She paired this genuine and complete acceptance with an ability
 to raise expectations and challenge those she connected with to give 
and do their very best, making her the wisest and gentlest of mentors. 
When she retired, she so missed talking with students – although so many
 would keep in touch long after graduation, with notes, texts, and over 
coffee on visits back to town – that she would talk with everyone else, 
including former neighbors and colleagues, her favorite servers and 
bartenders, friends from long ago or just met – always happy to offer 
friendly advice and gentle nudges to any in need. Olivia was also quick 
to celebrate others, sending cards, gifts, plants and flowers to 
congratulate, console, or encourage. She would generously host a party, 
send drinks to someone’s table or pick up the tab for their meal – just 
because and with delight; “Isn’t this fun!”Olivia was 
an only child and spoke fondly of her “four-square upbringing,” running 
away only once – hiding in the bushes, struggling with who she wanted to
 be. Not so long ago she laughed that she was still in the bushes 
figuring out who she is. We know Olivia as an intelligent, caring woman 
who built family throughout her life. She was an extraordinary partner 
to Tony Jurich, married for 23 years, and loving member of the Jurich 
clan, including those she is survived by: bother-in-law Peter Jurich; 
brother-in-law Steve Jurich and his wife Madeline and their children 
Matt, Maggie, and Jake, who has welcomed Olivia’s kitty companion Bella 
into his home; and niece and nephew Fran and Peter Babrow.There
 are many organizations to which memorial contributions may be made that
 would pay tribute to Olivia, including funds she herself initiated: Amy
 Button Renz Nonprofit Leadership Fund, Tony Jurich Community Commitment
 and Leadership Award, and Tony Jurich Marriage and Family Therapy 
Excellence Fund; and those she supported including the Meadowlark Good 
Samaritan Fund and Girls on the Run all may be sent in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502. Contributing to any cause or organization you care about 
would honor Olivia’s philanthropic spirit and legacy of advancing the 
work of nonprofits to make lives better. Overtipping your bartender or 
server, as Olivia would often do, would also pay her tribute.Olivia recently shared a poem by Mary Oliver that touched her heart, reminding her of Tony:I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.This is also how Olivia lived her life. Her light lives on in so many.Honoring
 Olivia’s expressed wishes, there is no funeral service. Rather, we will
 celebrate her life, as she celebrated her friends and loved ones – with
 coffee and connection, a raised glass, music and dancing – on Sunday, 
April 2, 4:00 – 8:00 PM, and the K-State Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson 
Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. All are invited.

Olivia P. Collins

January 24, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 21, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-P.-Mathewson?obId=27346582#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

January 24, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 February 21, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-P.-Mathewson?obId=27346582#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

William P. Mathewson

Irma Jean Plus, 52, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home in Junction City, Kansas. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Irma was born October 16, 1970, in Beverly, Ohio the daughter of Dennis E. and Rita J. (Brundige) Mayden. Irma graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1990. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Irma enjoyed spending time with the Eagle Rider's. She was a breast cancer survivor and devoted a lot of time supporting others with the same challenge. On July 6, 2004, she married Keven Plus. Survivors include her husband Keven of Junction City, Kansas; three daughters, Noel Williams of Junction City, Kansas, Lisa Roberson of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Michelle Daniels of Junction City, Kansas; her mother, Rita J. Mayden of Junction City, Kansas; two sisters, Misty Mayden-Miles of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Jennifer Lucero of Junction City, Kansas; five grandchildren, Demajae' Williams, TaLeigha Roberson, TeAndre Roberson, GraceLynn Daniels, Phoenix Johnson. She was preceded in death by her father Dennis E. Mayden and one granddaughter, Shanyia Stinger.

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 </figure>Irma Jean Plus, 52, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home in Junction City, Kansas. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Irma was born October 16, 1970, in Beverly, Ohio the daughter of Dennis E. and Rita J. (Brundige) Mayden. Irma graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1990. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Irma enjoyed spending time with the Eagle Rider's. She was a breast cancer survivor and devoted a lot of time supporting others with the same challenge. On July 6, 2004, she married Keven Plus. Survivors include her husband Keven of Junction City, Kansas; three daughters, Noel Williams of Junction City, Kansas, Lisa Roberson of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Michelle Daniels of Junction City, Kansas; her mother, Rita J. Mayden of Junction City, Kansas; two sisters, Misty Mayden-Miles of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Jennifer Lucero of Junction City, Kansas; five grandchildren, Demajae' Williams, TaLeigha Roberson, TeAndre Roberson, GraceLynn Daniels, Phoenix Johnson. She was preceded in death by her father Dennis E. Mayden and one granddaughter, Shanyia Stinger.

Irma Jean Plus

Larry L. Riffel, 85, of Champaign, IL, died on Monday, February 6, 
2023.&nbsp; Larry was born on March 30, 1937, in Dickinson County, KS.&nbsp; He 
grew up on a farm outside of Woodbine, KS, and attended Woodbine High 
School and Brown Mackie College.&nbsp; He then embarked on a 40+ year career 
of farming and service at Fort Riley as an environmental specialist and 
auctioneer with the DRMO program.&nbsp; In 1999, he moved with his wife to 
Junction City, KS where he began his second career as a real estate 
agent, and held several area leadership positions. &nbsp;

Flying his Piper with local pilot clubs, woodworking, watching area 
college and professional athletic teams, traveling, spending time at the
 Kansas City Plaza, and participating in the community as a 4-H leader 
are just a few of the many things Larry enjoyed doing most.&nbsp; He was also
 an elder at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Herington, KS.&nbsp;

Surviving is his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Jane Riffel of 
Champaign, IL; sons, Timothy Riffel of Arizona and Greg Riffel of Texas;
 sisters, Shari Coup &nbsp;and Kathy (Howard) Ludden both of Arizona; and his
 beloved cat Marley girl. &nbsp;

Preceding Larry in death are his parents, Sylvester and Irene Riffel; and a brother-in-law, Curtis Coup.&nbsp;

A Gathering of Family and Friends and Celebration of Life was on Saturday, 
February 18, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church, 509 S. Mattis Ave, 
Champaign, IL 61821.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will also be held in May of 2023 in Junction City, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made in Larry's honor to the Kansas 4H Foundation&nbsp;https://www.kansas4hfoundation.org/waystogive/

Cremation rights have been accorded by Sunset Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Larry L. Riffel, 85, of Champaign, IL, died on Monday, February 6, 
2023.&nbsp; Larry was born on March 30, 1937, in Dickinson County, KS.&nbsp; He 
grew up on a farm outside of Woodbine, KS, and attended Woodbine High 
School and Brown Mackie College.&nbsp; He then embarked on a 40+ year career 
of farming and service at Fort Riley as an environmental specialist and 
auctioneer with the DRMO program.&nbsp; In 1999, he moved with his wife to 
Junction City, KS where he began his second career as a real estate 
agent, and held several area leadership positions. &nbsp;Flying his Piper with local pilot clubs, woodworking, watching area 
college and professional athletic teams, traveling, spending time at the
 Kansas City Plaza, and participating in the community as a 4-H leader 
are just a few of the many things Larry enjoyed doing most.&nbsp; He was also
 an elder at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Herington, KS.&nbsp;Surviving is his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Jane Riffel of 
Champaign, IL; sons, Timothy Riffel of Arizona and Greg Riffel of Texas;
 sisters, Shari Coup &nbsp;and Kathy (Howard) Ludden both of Arizona; and his
 beloved cat Marley girl. &nbsp;Preceding Larry in death are his parents, Sylvester and Irene Riffel; and a brother-in-law, Curtis Coup.&nbsp;A Gathering of Family and Friends and Celebration of Life was on Saturday, 
February 18, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church, 509 S. Mattis Ave, 
Champaign, IL 61821.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will also be held in May of 2023 in Junction City, KS.Memorial contributions may be made in Larry's honor to the Kansas 4H Foundation&nbsp;https://www.kansas4hfoundation.org/waystogive/Cremation rights have been accorded by Sunset Funeral Home.

Larry L. Riffel

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677080108430.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah, a 
beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Sarah was born on March 
4th, 1986, in Emporia, Kansas, and she passed away unexpectedly on 
February 15th a t the age of 36. 
Sarah had a rich and complex life, full of love and laughter, but also 
of challenges and struggles. She was married to JW for 14 years, and 
together they had three children: Jake, Emily and Alice. Sarah was a 
devoted mother who always put her children first, and she loved spending
 time with them, watching them grow and supporting them in their 
passions and dreams. Sarah also had another daughter, Hailey, from a 
previous marriage to Brandon Long, who survived her. 
Sarah’s father, Stephen, and her sister, Celeste, will deeply miss her 
presence and her bright spirit. Sadly, Sarah was preceded in death by 
her mother, Elizabeth, who passed away some years ago. 
Sarah was a Paraprofessional for USD 437, where she dedicated herself to
 supporting and helping children with their education. She was kind and
 patient person who had a gift for connecting with children and her 
colleagues and students alike admired and respected her for her hard 
work and dedication. 
In her free time, Sarah loved attending concerts and listening to music,
 playing video games, and spending time with her beloved cats. She had a
 special talent for finding joy in the small things in life and 
spreading that joy to those around her. 
Sarah’s sudden passing has left a deep void in the hearts of her family 
and friends, who will always remember her loving and generous spirit, 
her contagious laughter, and her unwavering strength and resilience. 
She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. 
Family will receive friends Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 2PM – 4 PM 
at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene. Online condolences 
may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald B. Haynes, 75, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, 
February 17, 2023. A graveside service with military honors will take 
place on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Kansas Veterans' 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights Templar Eye 
Foundation, 3201 Cross Timbers Road, Bldg 4, Ste 300, Flower Mound, TX 
75028. He was born on August 10, 1947, in Chanute, Kansas, to 
Byrle and Ruth (Patton) Haynes. Ronald spent his whole childhood in 
Chanute, Kansas, and graduated from Chanute High School in 1966. On 
January 16, 1967, he and his twin brother, Donald, joined the United 
States Navy. Together, they served aboard the USS Oriskany aircraft 
working the integrated weapons system during the Vietnam conflict. After
 being discharged from the Navy, he moved to Santa Maria, California. 
Ronald started his own electrical business called "R and D Electrical", 
worked at Mighty Motors, then as a mechanic at Ted R. Smith Aerostar. 
Santa Maria is where he met the love of his life, Donna Squires. They 
got married in 1975 and moved to Junction City, Kansas, where they made 
their home. After moving to Junction City, he continued his electrical 
business “R and D Electrical” later renamed “Lamplighter Electric”. Over
 the years, Ronald worked for the Foundry, Whitaker Cable, and Woolworth
 Distribution Center. He installed many electronic gates and alarm 
systems for Tri City Fence and Kansas Fence. Ronald also did electrical 
work for IHOP restaurants. Ronald began his Civil Service career on Fort
 Riley in 1979. He started as an electrician and worked his way into the
 Electrical Engineering Department. Ronald retired from his career in 
2001, after 22 years of service. Ronald and his wife, Donna, were
 members of the Santa Maria Saddleites Motorcycle Club when they lived 
in California. Ronald served as a Deputy Reserve Officer with the Geary 
County Sheriff's Department for 25 years. He and his wife were also 
apart of the Geary County Sheriff's Mounted Posse until it disbanded. 
Ronald was a lifetime member of the VFW, having recieved the "Quilt of 
Valor" on September 15, 2019. In his free time, he loved 
watching John Wayne movies and hanging out at Stacy's or IHOP drinking 
coffee. Anybody that knew Ron, knows that he had a story for everyone 
and every occasion. His stories will be greatly missed by his friends 
and family. Ronald is survived by his wife of 47 years, 
Donna; step daughter, Christy (Bobby) Svedeen; step grandson, Michael 
(Francis) McKeague; step great-granchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, and 
Richard; twin brother, Donald "Don" (Helen) Haynes; sister, Emma 
(Vernon) Manion; brother-in-law, Jay (Roseanna) Squires; many treasured 
nieces and nephews; and his "fur babies," Molly, Binkee, and Tabasco. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Lois, Margaret, and Carol.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald B. Haynes, 75, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, 
February 17, 2023. A graveside service with military honors will take 
place on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., at Kansas Veterans' 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights Templar Eye 
Foundation, 3201 Cross Timbers Road, Bldg 4, Ste 300, Flower Mound, TX 
75028. He was born on August 10, 1947, in Chanute, Kansas, to 
Byrle and Ruth (Patton) Haynes. Ronald spent his whole childhood in 
Chanute, Kansas, and graduated from Chanute High School in 1966. On 
January 16, 1967, he and his twin brother, Donald, joined the United 
States Navy. Together, they served aboard the USS Oriskany aircraft 
working the integrated weapons system during the Vietnam conflict. After
 being discharged from the Navy, he moved to Santa Maria, California. 
Ronald started his own electrical business called "R and D Electrical", 
worked at Mighty Motors, then as a mechanic at Ted R. Smith Aerostar. 
Santa Maria is where he met the love of his life, Donna Squires. They 
got married in 1975 and moved to Junction City, Kansas, where they made 
their home. After moving to Junction City, he continued his electrical 
business “R and D Electrical” later renamed “Lamplighter Electric”. Over
 the years, Ronald worked for the Foundry, Whitaker Cable, and Woolworth
 Distribution Center. He installed many electronic gates and alarm 
systems for Tri City Fence and Kansas Fence. Ronald also did electrical 
work for IHOP restaurants. Ronald began his Civil Service career on Fort
 Riley in 1979. He started as an electrician and worked his way into the
 Electrical Engineering Department. Ronald retired from his career in 
2001, after 22 years of service. Ronald and his wife, Donna, were
 members of the Santa Maria Saddleites Motorcycle Club when they lived 
in California. Ronald served as a Deputy Reserve Officer with the Geary 
County Sheriff's Department for 25 years. He and his wife were also 
apart of the Geary County Sheriff's Mounted Posse until it disbanded. 
Ronald was a lifetime member of the VFW, having recieved the "Quilt of 
Valor" on September 15, 2019. In his free time, he loved 
watching John Wayne movies and hanging out at Stacy's or IHOP drinking 
coffee. Anybody that knew Ron, knows that he had a story for everyone 
and every occasion. His stories will be greatly missed by his friends 
and family. Ronald is survived by his wife of 47 years, 
Donna; step daughter, Christy (Bobby) Svedeen; step grandson, Michael 
(Francis) McKeague; step great-granchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, and 
Richard; twin brother, Donald "Don" (Helen) Haynes; sister, Emma 
(Vernon) Manion; brother-in-law, Jay (Roseanna) Squires; many treasured 
nieces and nephews; and his "fur babies," Molly, Binkee, and Tabasco. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Lois, Margaret, and Carol.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ronald B. 'Ron' Haynes

Cheryl Brooks, age 70, Grand Forks, ND, passed away at her home on 
Friday, February 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with multiple 
medical issues.

Cheryl was born October 8, 1952, to Howard and Pauline (McDonald) 
Brooks in Champaign, Illinois.&nbsp; She was the oldest of six children, 
growing up on the family farm/ranch by Rhame, ND.&nbsp; Cheryl loved her 
horses, working cattle, and raising her 4-H steers.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Rhame High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1970, setting the bar
 for her siblings.&nbsp; Cheryl attended NDSU in Fargo, ND receiving a B.S. 
in Bacteriology in 1974.&nbsp; While at NDSU she joined the Kappa Delta 
sorority, serving as an active member and alumni throughout her life.

Cheryl worked at a cancer research lab at Kansas State, Manhattan, 
Kansas, for several years until health issues caused her to choose a new
 career path.&nbsp; She went back to NDSU and got an M. S. in Counseling in 
1982.&nbsp; in 1984 Cheryl moved to Grand Forks and worked for the ND Office 
of Vocational Rehabilitation.&nbsp; She later joined UND Disabled Student 
Services, working with students to determine accommodations to help them
 be successful at UND.&nbsp; Cheryl loved helping the students and made many 
good friends at UND during her years there.&nbsp;&nbsp; After she retired, she 
especially enjoyed being able to start her day at 11 am.

Cheryl was a much beloved daughter, sister, and favorite aunt.&nbsp; 
Family was very important to her, and she made a point of being there 
for family events even when they were far away.&nbsp; Cheryl enjoyed life, 
excelled in making friends, and keeping up with them throughout the 
years.&nbsp; She was a very intelligent, witty, empathetic and caring person,
 always willing to listen and share the wisdom she’d gained through her 
life experiences.&nbsp; Cheryl loved getting together with friends to enjoy a
 glass of wine, good food and lots of laughter.&nbsp;

Cheryl was always a strong and independent person, who loved her 
little house, yard and patio.&nbsp; Cheryl and her family were very grateful 
for her friend, Marie Neuman, who chose to live with and take care of 
Cheryl as her health deteriorated over the last few years.&nbsp; Marie’s care
 allowed Cheryl to remain living in the home she loved so much.

Cheryl is survived by her mother, Pauline Brooks; her sister Tracy 
(Dave Lunn) Kralicek, her brother Rob (Holly) Brooks, sister-in-law 
Kathy (Steve) Rauscher,&nbsp; and sister-in-law Kristi Brooks; nieces Karin 
(Ty Nietupski) Kralicek,&nbsp; Kelly Kralicek, Dana (David) Cortade, Larissa&nbsp;
 (Jaron Reisenauer) Brooks, Kaitlin Brooks, and Jordan Brooks; and 
nephews Hank (Paige) Brooks, Ben (Paola) Brooks, Josh (Alina) Brooks, 
and Isaac Brooks.

She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Brooks, sister Dianne
 Brooks, brothers Jim Brooks and Lee Brooks, and brother-in-law Lee 
Kralicek.

Celebration of Life:&nbsp; will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks, with visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm.&nbsp; Interment will be at a later date at Bowman, North Dakota.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.amundsonfuneralhome.com">www.amundsonfuneralhome.com</a>

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 </figure>Cheryl Brooks, age 70, Grand Forks, ND, passed away at her home on 
Friday, February 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with multiple 
medical issues.Cheryl was born October 8, 1952, to Howard and Pauline (McDonald) 
Brooks in Champaign, Illinois.&nbsp; She was the oldest of six children, 
growing up on the family farm/ranch by Rhame, ND.&nbsp; Cheryl loved her 
horses, working cattle, and raising her 4-H steers.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Rhame High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1970, setting the bar
 for her siblings.&nbsp; Cheryl attended NDSU in Fargo, ND receiving a B.S. 
in Bacteriology in 1974.&nbsp; While at NDSU she joined the Kappa Delta 
sorority, serving as an active member and alumni throughout her life.Cheryl worked at a cancer research lab at Kansas State, Manhattan, 
Kansas, for several years until health issues caused her to choose a new
 career path.&nbsp; She went back to NDSU and got an M. S. in Counseling in 
1982.&nbsp; in 1984 Cheryl moved to Grand Forks and worked for the ND Office 
of Vocational Rehabilitation.&nbsp; She later joined UND Disabled Student 
Services, working with students to determine accommodations to help them
 be successful at UND.&nbsp; Cheryl loved helping the students and made many 
good friends at UND during her years there.&nbsp;&nbsp; After she retired, she 
especially enjoyed being able to start her day at 11 am.Cheryl was a much beloved daughter, sister, and favorite aunt.&nbsp; 
Family was very important to her, and she made a point of being there 
for family events even when they were far away.&nbsp; Cheryl enjoyed life, 
excelled in making friends, and keeping up with them throughout the 
years.&nbsp; She was a very intelligent, witty, empathetic and caring person,
 always willing to listen and share the wisdom she’d gained through her 
life experiences.&nbsp; Cheryl loved getting together with friends to enjoy a
 glass of wine, good food and lots of laughter.&nbsp;Cheryl was always a strong and independent person, who loved her 
little house, yard and patio.&nbsp; Cheryl and her family were very grateful 
for her friend, Marie Neuman, who chose to live with and take care of 
Cheryl as her health deteriorated over the last few years.&nbsp; Marie’s care
 allowed Cheryl to remain living in the home she loved so much.Cheryl is survived by her mother, Pauline Brooks; her sister Tracy 
(Dave Lunn) Kralicek, her brother Rob (Holly) Brooks, sister-in-law 
Kathy (Steve) Rauscher,&nbsp; and sister-in-law Kristi Brooks; nieces Karin 
(Ty Nietupski) Kralicek,&nbsp; Kelly Kralicek, Dana (David) Cortade, Larissa&nbsp;
 (Jaron Reisenauer) Brooks, Kaitlin Brooks, and Jordan Brooks; and 
nephews Hank (Paige) Brooks, Ben (Paola) Brooks, Josh (Alina) Brooks, 
and Isaac Brooks.She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Brooks, sister Dianne
 Brooks, brothers Jim Brooks and Lee Brooks, and brother-in-law Lee 
Kralicek.Celebration of Life:&nbsp; will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks, with visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm.&nbsp; Interment will be at a later date at Bowman, North Dakota.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.amundsonfuneralhome.com">www.amundsonfuneralhome.com</a>

Cheryl Brooks

Gloria E. Boetel, 83, of Valparaiso, Ind., passed away Monday, 
February 20, 2023.&nbsp; She was born May 17, 1939, in Pierce, Nebraska, to the
 late Gerhard and Dolores (Strelow) Kolterman.&nbsp; 

Gloria graduated from 
Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebraska and later finished with a
 Master’s from Valparaiso University in early childhood development.&nbsp; 

She was committed to Christ through teaching young children, Gloria 
taught for a year at Immanuel School in Grand Forks, ND, 3 years at 
Immanuel School in Junction City, KS, and 25 years at Immanuel Lutheran 
School in Valparaiso, where she started their kindergarten program.&nbsp; An 
active member at Immanuel Lutheran Church, she served in the choir and 
the Altar Guild.&nbsp; Gloria also enjoyed meeting with her friends at their 
weekly small group Bible study. 
On August 12, 1962, in Pierce, NE, Gloria married Robert Carl Boetel who 
preceded her in death in 2020.&nbsp; She is survived by her children, Brian 
(Eileen) Boetel, Yvette (Todd) Leffew, and Megan (William) Pendleton; 
grandchildren, Drew and Bret Boetel, Rashele, Schery, Bryce, and Trey 
Leffew, and Shea, and Parker Pendelton; and brothers, Paul (Trish), Don 
(Jane), and Harley (Karen) Kolterman. 
An Informal Gathering will be held Friday, February 24, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 PM at <a href="https://immanuelvalpo.org/">Immanuel Lutheran Church</a> 1700 N. Monticello Park Dr., Valparaiso with a Home-Going Service beginning at 4:00 PM.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to <a href="https://immanuelvalpo.org/">Immanuel Lutheran Church</a>.

Gloria E. Boetel, 83, of Valparaiso, Ind., passed away Monday, 
February 20, 2023.&nbsp; She was born May 17, 1939, in Pierce, Nebraska, to the
 late Gerhard and Dolores (Strelow) Kolterman.&nbsp; Gloria graduated from 
Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebraska and later finished with a
 Master’s from Valparaiso University in early childhood development.&nbsp; 
She was committed to Christ through teaching young children, Gloria 
taught for a year at Immanuel School in Grand Forks, ND, 3 years at 
Immanuel School in Junction City, KS, and 25 years at Immanuel Lutheran 
School in Valparaiso, where she started their kindergarten program.&nbsp; An 
active member at Immanuel Lutheran Church, she served in the choir and 
the Altar Guild.&nbsp; Gloria also enjoyed meeting with her friends at their 
weekly small group Bible study. 
On August 12, 1962, in Pierce, NE, Gloria married Robert Carl Boetel who 
preceded her in death in 2020.&nbsp; She is survived by her children, Brian 
(Eileen) Boetel, Yvette (Todd) Leffew, and Megan (William) Pendleton; 
grandchildren, Drew and Bret Boetel, Rashele, Schery, Bryce, and Trey 
Leffew, and Shea, and Parker Pendelton; and brothers, Paul (Trish), Don 
(Jane), and Harley (Karen) Kolterman. 
An Informal Gathering will be held Friday, February 24, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 PM at <a href="https://immanuelvalpo.org/">Immanuel Lutheran Church</a> 1700 N. Monticello Park Dr., Valparaiso with a Home-Going Service beginning at 4:00 PM.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to <a href="https://immanuelvalpo.org/">Immanuel Lutheran Church</a>.

Gloria E. Boetel

Ellis Eugene Ponton Sr., a longtime resident of Portage, Indiana, passed
 away on February 16, 2023, after a brief illness. He is survived by his 
son, Ellis E Ponton Jr (wife Sandra Cate Ponton), three grandchildren, 
and two great grandchildren as well as two sisters, (Virginia and 
Sylvia). He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Euella Ponton, 3
 brothers (Gerald, Leo, Jerry) and 1 sister (Lillian). Ellis was a large man and lived a large, full life. 
 Born in Junction City, Kansas, on March 14, 1934, he served in the Kansas
 National Guard and then the US Air Force. After an honorable discharge 
he moved to Northwest Indiana in the late 1950s, married Euella 
McGlothen on November 17, 1957, and worked at Inland Steel until he 
retired as a Mechanical Rigger Foreman at 54 years young. Ellis was
 very active in the community as a Mason, member of the Deep River 
Archery club, Portage Port Authority Commissioner, and most recently a 
member of the Winamac Old Auto Club with his cherished 1978 Monte Carlo.
 He loved hunting, fishing, story telling, and being the supreme 
prankster. Ellis was a beloved grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many. 
 Funeral Service for Ellis will be at 6pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023,&nbsp; at Edmonds &amp; Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., 
Portage IN with Reverend Michael Lawson officiating. Visitation will be 
held on that same day from 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Orak Shriners Childrens Hospital at the following website in memory of Ellis Ponton Sr. <a href="http://www.donate.lovetothererescue.org" target="_blank">www.donate.lovetothererescue.org</a>

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 </figure>Ellis Eugene Ponton Sr., a longtime resident of Portage, Indiana, passed
 away on February 16, 2023, after a brief illness. He is survived by his 
son, Ellis E Ponton Jr (wife Sandra Cate Ponton), three grandchildren, 
and two great grandchildren as well as two sisters, (Virginia and 
Sylvia). He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Euella Ponton, 3
 brothers (Gerald, Leo, Jerry) and 1 sister (Lillian). Ellis was a large man and lived a large, full life. 
 Born in Junction City, Kansas, on March 14, 1934, he served in the Kansas
 National Guard and then the US Air Force. After an honorable discharge 
he moved to Northwest Indiana in the late 1950s, married Euella 
McGlothen on November 17, 1957, and worked at Inland Steel until he 
retired as a Mechanical Rigger Foreman at 54 years young. Ellis was
 very active in the community as a Mason, member of the Deep River 
Archery club, Portage Port Authority Commissioner, and most recently a 
member of the Winamac Old Auto Club with his cherished 1978 Monte Carlo.
 He loved hunting, fishing, story telling, and being the supreme 
prankster. Ellis was a beloved grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many. 
 Funeral Service for Ellis will be at 6pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023,&nbsp; at Edmonds &amp; Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., 
Portage IN with Reverend Michael Lawson officiating. Visitation will be 
held on that same day from 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Orak Shriners Childrens Hospital at the following website in memory of Ellis Ponton Sr. <a href="http://www.donate.lovetothererescue.org" target="_blank">www.donate.lovetothererescue.org</a>

Ellis Eugene Ponton Sr.

Tuesday, March 4th, 1986-Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

Click <a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/sarah-wernecke/5143827/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Tuesday, March 4th, 1986-Wednesday, February 15th, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/sarah-wernecke/5143827/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Helene Osif, 87, of McFarland, Kansas, formerly of Colorado, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home.

Born July 15, 1935, in Los Angeles, California, Helene was the 
daughter of Clement Aloysius “Gabe” and Elsie June (Huntley) Gabriel.&nbsp; 
She married Robert Edward Osif on January 7, 1956, in Glendale, 
California.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 2, 2011.

Devout in her Catholic Faith, Helene earned a certificate in 
Comprehensive Biblical Studies from the Catholic Biblical School at St. 
John Vianney Theological Seminary.

Survivors include four children, Kevin Osif (Cindy) of Castle 
Rock, CO, Jeffrey Osif (Julie) of McFarland, KS, Patrick Osif (Sheri) of
 West Pueblo, CO and Debra Osif of McFarland, KS; eight grandchildren; 
and six great grandchildren.

Helene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, 
Robert Michael Osif; a brother, William Gabriel; and a sister, Elizabeth
 Crumley.

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

Private services and inurnment will be in the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

Memorials are requested to Spirit of Christ Catholic Community and
 may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, 
Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Helene Osif, 87, of McFarland, Kansas, formerly of Colorado, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home.Born July 15, 1935, in Los Angeles, California, Helene was the 
daughter of Clement Aloysius “Gabe” and Elsie June (Huntley) Gabriel.&nbsp; 
She married Robert Edward Osif on January 7, 1956, in Glendale, 
California.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 2, 2011.Devout in her Catholic Faith, Helene earned a certificate in 
Comprehensive Biblical Studies from the Catholic Biblical School at St. 
John Vianney Theological Seminary.Survivors include four children, Kevin Osif (Cindy) of Castle 
Rock, CO, Jeffrey Osif (Julie) of McFarland, KS, Patrick Osif (Sheri) of
 West Pueblo, CO and Debra Osif of McFarland, KS; eight grandchildren; 
and six great grandchildren.Helene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, 
Robert Michael Osif; a brother, William Gabriel; and a sister, Elizabeth
 Crumley.Cremation arrangements are in the care of the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.Private services and inurnment will be in the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.Memorials are requested to Spirit of Christ Catholic Community and
 may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, 
Wamego, KS 66547.

Helene Louise Osif

Beth
 Adelaide Froning was born November 19, 1922, to Henry and Edna Froning 
and two loving brothers, Donald and Bobby, in Bushton, Kansas, where her
 father was school superintendent, teacher and basketball coach. In her 
early summers Beth’s family would relocate northwest of Lorraine, 
Kansas, so her father could farm the “Ploog Farm” while Beth and her 
brothers could romp outside.

Beth so loved her brothers. In fact, 
“Bobby” was one of her first words. As she grew older, Donald and Bobby 
were “dear hearts” to Beth. Often she would tell them “I love you whole 
bushels,” and “You boys cut that out!”.

Beth was blessed to be raised in a home 
with a strong Christian heritage and loving family. Her grandfather and 
great grandfather were German Baptist ministers, so it seemed natural 
for Beth and her brothers to have a desire to grow spiritually and have a
 community of service and friendship within their local church, First 
Baptist Church of Lorraine, Kansas. After making her profession of 
faith, Beth was baptized March 27, 1932.

Since both of Beth’s grandparents 
settled in the Lorraine area, church life also included extended family 
time with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Grandmother Froning 
served Sunday dinner immediately following church. Often her brother 
Bobby would dash to her home immediately after the benediction to sneak a
 piece of candy.

In 1927, Beth’s family packed their 
belongings and moved to the farmland her father purchased near Geneseo, 
Kansas. Little did Beth anticipate this home would become her life home 
until retirement. She and her brothers loved having adventures around 
the farm and running in the ditch beside the highway to play with 
neighbor children. Playing with dolls and pretend cooking probably was 
Beth’s initial internship developing her homemaking skill set.

Beth’s father would often pick up 
neighbor children on the way to Victory Country School, a one-room 
school a couple miles from the farm. A winter treat was going to school 
by horse and buggy in the ditch with a buffalo blanket for warmth. With 
education important to her parents, Beth and her brothers focused on 
their studies; however, they also focused on having fun with friends.

The Great Depression brought challenges 
to many, and Beth’s family was no different. They worked to make the 
best of the situation and felt fortunate to have chickens and cows as a 
food source. However, that food source was in jeopardy due to hobos who 
were traveling along the train tracks behind the pasture would camp in 
the pasture. Beth’s father allowed them to milk cows and take eggs to 
reduce any desire of destruction. Their guess why they frequently had 
hobos was rail tracks were marked to indicate a “friendly” property 
owner.

1932 brought a fun trip to the World’s 
Fair in Chicago which was a highlight of Beth’s travel memories. Aunt 
Margaret Froning drove to the farm from Chicago for a quick turnaround 
to pick up Beth’s family so they could experience the fair. It evidently
 was an amazing time viewing all the exhibits as any frustrations having
 six people jammed into the car for a long drive during summer months 
were never shared.

Beth always enjoyed being with groups of
 friends and active in various organizations during her school years . 
One was being a member (and later president) of Victors 4-H Club which 
further prepared Beth for role of being an excellent homemaker by 
developing her cooking and sewing skills. She learned baking peanut 
butter cookies ahead and freezing them until the fair resulted in 
enhanced flavor. She also learned it was disappointing to send her 
prize-winning finely tailored wool dress that she had spent hours to 
create to a national exposition for judging when her brother Bob 
actually was able to attend when competing in the Best Groomed Boy 
Contest. All he had to do was wear a nice suit.

During this time, life on the farm 
changed somewhat when Beth’s father switched professions from educator 
to insurance agent (in addition to farming) and adjusting to Brother 
Donald’s passing at age 16 from scarlet fever. It proved to be a time of
 the family pulling together, and Beth and Bob establishing an even 
closer friendship which lasted through the years.

After high school graduation in 1940, 
Beth was off to her parents’ alma mater, Ottawa University, to study 
home economics. Her brother Bob was also currently enrolled there. 
Photos are proof Beth had no lack of friends with living at The Cottage.

After two years, she asked her parents’ 
permission to transfer to KSAC (Kansas State Agricultural College -- now
 Kansas State University). She used the tactic Ottawa’s College of Home 
Economics was basically non-existent due to the war and KSAC had a great
 program. Beth later shared the real reason was being enchanted with 
increased “night life” in Manhattan. Beth and Alice Shin, a best friend 
at Ottawa, wanted to be roommates at KSAC. Alice’s parents’ response was
 to the effect of if the Fronings approved Beth transferring, it was 
good enough for them. So that fall Beth and Alice were off to Manhattan 
with matching bedspreads, curtains and such in hand to room together in 
Van Zile Hall.

One night when Beth was at the Baptist 
Student Center, she met Richard Johnson. She once again caught his eye 
as she had at a high school youth rally. Harold Dobrinski, his roommate,
 let Richard borrow his car to take Beth home. This first date in 
October 1942 was the beginning of "love at first sight" for both Richard
 and Beth and a "match made in heaven."

When Richard sensed he would soon be 
called to active duty in World War II, he went home to tell his parents 
good-bye and then returned to Manhattan for a special weekend with Beth.
 Those plans changed quickly when his roommate gave him a letter stating
 he was to report to Fort Leavenworth the next day for active duty in 
the Army Air Corps. That special weekend turned out to be Beth by his 
side on the train to Fort Leavenworth.

Richard's military training included 
studies at the University of Chicago. It was not surprising that Beth 
found her way to Chicago as often as she could before Richard received 
remote assignments.

On August 23, 1944, Richard asked the 
“big question” – and the only acceptable response to a handsome officer 
was “Yes!” Richard claimed Beth’s ring came out of a Cracker Box; 
however, claim was never validated.

Richard would send daily letters to Beth
 while remote. His "famous" letter read, "Nothing happened today. Reread
 yesterday's letter." Fortunately, the war ended just prior to Richard 
reporting to an island just off the Japanese coastline. He was coming 
home!

On July 6, 1946, 1st Lt. Richard Johnson
 was honorably discharged, and he and Beth started planning for their 
wedding on August 13, 1946. After their wedding, Beth's parents moved to
 town and Richard took over managing the Froning farm. Their theme song 
could have been "Side by Side". Life was humble and meager as they 
established their home. On August 12, 1947 — just one day shy of their 
first anniversary — they welcomed David Eugene into their lives. Later in
 1950, Rosellen Adele came into the family and in 1958, Mary Elizabeth. 
Later as their children married, they welcomed the joy of children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren in their home as often as they 
could have them.

Becoming empty nesters gave Richard and 
Beth opportunity to escape Kansas winters in Tucson where they continued
 to made new friendships where they lived and where they worshipped just
 as they did when living on the farm.

This same scenario took place when they 
retired from the farm to Hutchinson in 2000 and later to Leawood in 
2008. Looking back, there were years of plenty as well as years of 
tightening their belts. However, one factor remained constant: Both 
Richard and Beth were committed to their faith and to each other until 
Richard’s passing on March 2, 2016.

Beth never wavered through the years 
with her joyful spirit as she lovingly cared for her family as well as 
others unconditionally. She is long remembered with her big smiles and 
amazing gift of hospitality. Children brought her such joy. She served 
endlessly in her church and community as she showed her faith through 
her actions.

Beth’s godly love was still alive as she
 approached her last days. One night after devotions, she was concerned 
she could no longer witness. She gave a big smile when being reminded 
her smile and pleasant demeanor was a significant witness to those who 
cared for her. That’s Beth!

Beth was proceeded in her death by her 
husband, Richard Johnson. She is survived by three children, David 
Johnson (Peggy), Adele Hillner and Mary White (Grant); grandchildren 
Laurie Johnson, Cheryl Kamp (Greg), Brian Hillner (Jennifer), Eric 
Hillner (Jessica), Ryan White (Mary Celeste), Andrew White (Jodee) and 
Kaitlyn David (Sam) and 13 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at 2pm followed 
by service at 2:30pm on March 4 at the Wesley Chapel at Church of the 
Resurrection, Leawood, KS. Livestream link will be posted when 
available.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to: Heart Ministries, Inc. PO Box 2068 Hutchinson, KS 67504-2068.

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 </figure>Beth
 Adelaide Froning was born November 19, 1922, to Henry and Edna Froning 
and two loving brothers, Donald and Bobby, in Bushton, Kansas, where her
 father was school superintendent, teacher and basketball coach. In her 
early summers Beth’s family would relocate northwest of Lorraine, 
Kansas, so her father could farm the “Ploog Farm” while Beth and her 
brothers could romp outside.Beth so loved her brothers. In fact, 
“Bobby” was one of her first words. As she grew older, Donald and Bobby 
were “dear hearts” to Beth. Often she would tell them “I love you whole 
bushels,” and “You boys cut that out!”.Beth was blessed to be raised in a home 
with a strong Christian heritage and loving family. Her grandfather and 
great grandfather were German Baptist ministers, so it seemed natural 
for Beth and her brothers to have a desire to grow spiritually and have a
 community of service and friendship within their local church, First 
Baptist Church of Lorraine, Kansas. After making her profession of 
faith, Beth was baptized March 27, 1932.Since both of Beth’s grandparents 
settled in the Lorraine area, church life also included extended family 
time with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Grandmother Froning 
served Sunday dinner immediately following church. Often her brother 
Bobby would dash to her home immediately after the benediction to sneak a
 piece of candy.In 1927, Beth’s family packed their 
belongings and moved to the farmland her father purchased near Geneseo, 
Kansas. Little did Beth anticipate this home would become her life home 
until retirement. She and her brothers loved having adventures around 
the farm and running in the ditch beside the highway to play with 
neighbor children. Playing with dolls and pretend cooking probably was 
Beth’s initial internship developing her homemaking skill set.Beth’s father would often pick up 
neighbor children on the way to Victory Country School, a one-room 
school a couple miles from the farm. A winter treat was going to school 
by horse and buggy in the ditch with a buffalo blanket for warmth. With 
education important to her parents, Beth and her brothers focused on 
their studies; however, they also focused on having fun with friends.The Great Depression brought challenges 
to many, and Beth’s family was no different. They worked to make the 
best of the situation and felt fortunate to have chickens and cows as a 
food source. However, that food source was in jeopardy due to hobos who 
were traveling along the train tracks behind the pasture would camp in 
the pasture. Beth’s father allowed them to milk cows and take eggs to 
reduce any desire of destruction. Their guess why they frequently had 
hobos was rail tracks were marked to indicate a “friendly” property 
owner.1932 brought a fun trip to the World’s 
Fair in Chicago which was a highlight of Beth’s travel memories. Aunt 
Margaret Froning drove to the farm from Chicago for a quick turnaround 
to pick up Beth’s family so they could experience the fair. It evidently
 was an amazing time viewing all the exhibits as any frustrations having
 six people jammed into the car for a long drive during summer months 
were never shared.Beth always enjoyed being with groups of
 friends and active in various organizations during her school years . 
One was being a member (and later president) of Victors 4-H Club which 
further prepared Beth for role of being an excellent homemaker by 
developing her cooking and sewing skills. She learned baking peanut 
butter cookies ahead and freezing them until the fair resulted in 
enhanced flavor. She also learned it was disappointing to send her 
prize-winning finely tailored wool dress that she had spent hours to 
create to a national exposition for judging when her brother Bob 
actually was able to attend when competing in the Best Groomed Boy 
Contest. All he had to do was wear a nice suit.During this time, life on the farm 
changed somewhat when Beth’s father switched professions from educator 
to insurance agent (in addition to farming) and adjusting to Brother 
Donald’s passing at age 16 from scarlet fever. It proved to be a time of
 the family pulling together, and Beth and Bob establishing an even 
closer friendship which lasted through the years.After high school graduation in 1940, 
Beth was off to her parents’ alma mater, Ottawa University, to study 
home economics. Her brother Bob was also currently enrolled there. 
Photos are proof Beth had no lack of friends with living at The Cottage.After two years, she asked her parents’ 
permission to transfer to KSAC (Kansas State Agricultural College -- now
 Kansas State University). She used the tactic Ottawa’s College of Home 
Economics was basically non-existent due to the war and KSAC had a great
 program. Beth later shared the real reason was being enchanted with 
increased “night life” in Manhattan. Beth and Alice Shin, a best friend 
at Ottawa, wanted to be roommates at KSAC. Alice’s parents’ response was
 to the effect of if the Fronings approved Beth transferring, it was 
good enough for them. So that fall Beth and Alice were off to Manhattan 
with matching bedspreads, curtains and such in hand to room together in 
Van Zile Hall.One night when Beth was at the Baptist 
Student Center, she met Richard Johnson. She once again caught his eye 
as she had at a high school youth rally. Harold Dobrinski, his roommate,
 let Richard borrow his car to take Beth home. This first date in 
October 1942 was the beginning of "love at first sight" for both Richard
 and Beth and a "match made in heaven."When Richard sensed he would soon be 
called to active duty in World War II, he went home to tell his parents 
good-bye and then returned to Manhattan for a special weekend with Beth.
 Those plans changed quickly when his roommate gave him a letter stating
 he was to report to Fort Leavenworth the next day for active duty in 
the Army Air Corps. That special weekend turned out to be Beth by his 
side on the train to Fort Leavenworth.Richard's military training included 
studies at the University of Chicago. It was not surprising that Beth 
found her way to Chicago as often as she could before Richard received 
remote assignments.On August 23, 1944, Richard asked the 
“big question” – and the only acceptable response to a handsome officer 
was “Yes!” Richard claimed Beth’s ring came out of a Cracker Box; 
however, claim was never validated.Richard would send daily letters to Beth
 while remote. His "famous" letter read, "Nothing happened today. Reread
 yesterday's letter." Fortunately, the war ended just prior to Richard 
reporting to an island just off the Japanese coastline. He was coming 
home!On July 6, 1946, 1st Lt. Richard Johnson
 was honorably discharged, and he and Beth started planning for their 
wedding on August 13, 1946. After their wedding, Beth's parents moved to
 town and Richard took over managing the Froning farm. Their theme song 
could have been "Side by Side". Life was humble and meager as they 
established their home. On August 12, 1947 — just one day shy of their 
first anniversary — they welcomed David Eugene into their lives. Later in
 1950, Rosellen Adele came into the family and in 1958, Mary Elizabeth. 
Later as their children married, they welcomed the joy of children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren in their home as often as they 
could have them.Becoming empty nesters gave Richard and 
Beth opportunity to escape Kansas winters in Tucson where they continued
 to made new friendships where they lived and where they worshipped just
 as they did when living on the farm.This same scenario took place when they 
retired from the farm to Hutchinson in 2000 and later to Leawood in 
2008. Looking back, there were years of plenty as well as years of 
tightening their belts. However, one factor remained constant: Both 
Richard and Beth were committed to their faith and to each other until 
Richard’s passing on March 2, 2016.Beth never wavered through the years 
with her joyful spirit as she lovingly cared for her family as well as 
others unconditionally. She is long remembered with her big smiles and 
amazing gift of hospitality. Children brought her such joy. She served 
endlessly in her church and community as she showed her faith through 
her actions.Beth’s godly love was still alive as she
 approached her last days. One night after devotions, she was concerned 
she could no longer witness. She gave a big smile when being reminded 
her smile and pleasant demeanor was a significant witness to those who 
cared for her. That’s Beth!Beth was proceeded in her death by her 
husband, Richard Johnson. She is survived by three children, David 
Johnson (Peggy), Adele Hillner and Mary White (Grant); grandchildren 
Laurie Johnson, Cheryl Kamp (Greg), Brian Hillner (Jennifer), Eric 
Hillner (Jessica), Ryan White (Mary Celeste), Andrew White (Jodee) and 
Kaitlyn David (Sam) and 13 great grandchildren.Visitation will be held at 2pm followed 
by service at 2:30pm on March 4 at the Wesley Chapel at Church of the 
Resurrection, Leawood, KS. Livestream link will be posted when 
available.In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to: Heart Ministries, Inc. PO Box 2068 Hutchinson, KS 67504-2068.

Beth A. Johnson

Mary Jolene (Jo) Carroll age 85 passed away on February 15, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1937 in Abilene, KS, daughter of Dr. Frank Callahan and Hazel (Parks) Callahan. Jolene was a gentle, kind and prayerful person. She attended Abilene schools, graduating in 1955. She received her Registered Nursing degree in Oakland, CA, followed by her Bachelor of Science degree from Mary Mount college in Salina, KS. She later received a Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology from George Mason University. She was a Registered Nurse and also taught nursing throughout her life and career. On July 23, 1964 she married Harvey (Clarke) Carroll, an Air Force Officer and Pilot. They began their exciting life together traveling the world with Clarke’s Air Force tours of duty including assignments to Asia, Africa, Europe and throughout the U.S. They spent three years in Chad, Africa attached to the U.S. Embassies in the countries of Chad, Gabon, Cameron, and the Central African Republic. They also worked with the French Foreign Legion in the Sahara Desert. Clarke was the Defense/Air Attache and Jolene was the Embassy Nurse. Some of their U.S. tours of duty included the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, FL. After Clarke retired from the Air Force, they both worked at the Kennedy Space Center; Clarke as an Engineering Manager on the Space Shuttle and Jo as a technical writer on space shuttle manuals. She also taught Nursing at the local Junior College. Jo enjoyed cooking, golfing, painting, travel, and life in general with her husband and family. Her greatest joy in life was her husband and her Catholic faith. Jo and Clarke were very close and celebrated 59 years of marriage. They kept a wonderful bond and closeness with their siblings, always making family a priority, and were also very fond of their many nieces and nephews. They were a role model to all of the family. Helping others and charity giving was always an important aspect of their lives. Their generosity, love and support was endless, respected and appreciated by all. In 1998, after their long Air Force and subsequent Space Center career, Jo and Clarke returned to Jo’s childhood home in Abilene, KS. They quickly became very involved in the Abilene community and spent a lot of time visiting nursing homes, delivering meals on wheels and helping with other community activities. Jo was a member of St. Andrew’s Church, Ladies of St. Andrew’s, and was an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia. Jolene is survived by her husband Clarke Carroll (Abilene), sister Kitty Lynn (Pleasanton, CA), sister-in-law Evelyn Callahan (Abilene), brothers-in law John (Roger) Carroll, (Canada) and Frank Fuller (Iola, KS), nieces and nephews Jim Mugrage (Chanute, KS), Leanne Courter (Chanute, KS), Janelle (Mike) Bowman (Cherokee, KS), Chris Mugrage (Miami, FL), Theresa (Danny) Callahan-Hern, Frank (Kayo) Lynn, (Pleasanton, CA), Melika Carroll, (Washington D.C), many great nieces and nephews and their children, her long-time friend Carolee Hartenstein (Manhattan, KS), and many friends in Abilene. Jolene was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Hazel Callahan, brother Gary and his son Patrick Callahan, sister Janice and her son Mike Mugrage, her brother-in-laws Jim Lynn and Gene Mugrage, and her sister-in-law Ella Jo Callahan. Parish Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St. Abilene, KS. Family will receive friends from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to donor’s choice. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Mary Jolene (Jo) Carroll age 85 passed away on February 15, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1937 in Abilene, KS, daughter of Dr. Frank Callahan and Hazel (Parks) Callahan. Jolene was a gentle, kind and prayerful person. She attended Abilene schools, graduating in 1955. She received her Registered Nursing degree in Oakland, CA, followed by her Bachelor of Science degree from Mary Mount college in Salina, KS. She later received a Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology from George Mason University. She was a Registered Nurse and also taught nursing throughout her life and career. On July 23, 1964 she married Harvey (Clarke) Carroll, an Air Force Officer and Pilot. They began their exciting life together traveling the world with Clarke’s Air Force tours of duty including assignments to Asia, Africa, Europe and throughout the U.S. They spent three years in Chad, Africa attached to the U.S. Embassies in the countries of Chad, Gabon, Cameron, and the Central African Republic. They also worked with the French Foreign Legion in the Sahara Desert. Clarke was the Defense/Air Attache and Jolene was the Embassy Nurse. Some of their U.S. tours of duty included the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, FL. After Clarke retired from the Air Force, they both worked at the Kennedy Space Center; Clarke as an Engineering Manager on the Space Shuttle and Jo as a technical writer on space shuttle manuals. She also taught Nursing at the local Junior College. Jo enjoyed cooking, golfing, painting, travel, and life in general with her husband and family. Her greatest joy in life was her husband and her Catholic faith. Jo and Clarke were very close and celebrated 59 years of marriage. They kept a wonderful bond and closeness with their siblings, always making family a priority, and were also very fond of their many nieces and nephews. They were a role model to all of the family. Helping others and charity giving was always an important aspect of their lives. Their generosity, love and support was endless, respected and appreciated by all. In 1998, after their long Air Force and subsequent Space Center career, Jo and Clarke returned to Jo’s childhood home in Abilene, KS. They quickly became very involved in the Abilene community and spent a lot of time visiting nursing homes, delivering meals on wheels and helping with other community activities. Jo was a member of St. Andrew’s Church, Ladies of St. Andrew’s, and was an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia. Jolene is survived by her husband Clarke Carroll (Abilene), sister Kitty Lynn (Pleasanton, CA), sister-in-law Evelyn Callahan (Abilene), brothers-in law John (Roger) Carroll, (Canada) and Frank Fuller (Iola, KS), nieces and nephews Jim Mugrage (Chanute, KS), Leanne Courter (Chanute, KS), Janelle (Mike) Bowman (Cherokee, KS), Chris Mugrage (Miami, FL), Theresa (Danny) Callahan-Hern, Frank (Kayo) Lynn, (Pleasanton, CA), Melika Carroll, (Washington D.C), many great nieces and nephews and their children, her long-time friend Carolee Hartenstein (Manhattan, KS), and many friends in Abilene. Jolene was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Hazel Callahan, brother Gary and his son Patrick Callahan, sister Janice and her son Mike Mugrage, her brother-in-laws Jim Lynn and Gene Mugrage, and her sister-in-law Ella Jo Callahan. Parish Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St. Abilene, KS. Family will receive friends from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to donor’s choice. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jolene 'Jo' Carroll

Marjorie May Chamberlin of Chapman passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023,&nbsp; at the Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman at the age of 84. She was born 
February 6, 1939, at her home near Chapman, the daughter of Wesley and 
Lela (Gloss) Sautter. 
She attended the Winsor one room grade school and graduated from the Dickinson County Community High School. 
Marjorie married John Chamberlin in 1957 and they established their home
 north of Chapman. They had four children Michael, Patricia, Randall, 
and Rodney. 
Marjorie drove a school bus for U.S.D. 473 and was a member of the Alida
 United Methodist Church. She served her church in various ways, being a
 youth leader and Sunday School teacher. Marjorie enjoyed bringing 
laughter to people with her humorous story telling. She attended as 
many of her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids activities as possible 
over the years. 
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband on September 28, 2021, her
 great grandson Reed Mulanax, and her parents. Marjorie is survived by 
her son, Michael (Janice) Chamberlin of Paxico; Grandchildren: Kimberly
 (Jimmy) Kummer - Evan, Ethan, Jacob: Joshua Chamberlin: Rebecca 
(Marcus) Mulanax - Mason &amp; Kinsley, Daughter, Patricia (Tony) Rice 
of Wilsonville, NE; Grandchildren, Travis (Christie) Rice - Elizabeth 
&amp; Morgan: Ashley (Cody) Gerlach - Micah, Asher, Silas, Hadley &amp; 
Harlyn: Whitney (Todd) Stithem- Ellory, &amp; Huxley: Catlin (Rachel) 
Rice –Jett, Cruz: Son, Randall (Kathy) Chamberlin of Chapman; 
Grandchildren: Sonya (Jim) Corrigan - Haley &amp; Kylie: Stacey (George)
 Vazquez- Emerson &amp; Eleanor: Stephanie (Heath) Gfeller -Clara &amp; 
Gracen: Lyle (Kristen) Chamberlin: Abby Chamberlin: Son, Rodney (Emily) 
Chamberlin of Chapman; Grandchildren: Kendra (Mike) Marston - Connor, 
Khloe &amp; Colin: Wade Chamberlin – Bentley, Step sister Joyce 
Montgomery. 
Funeral Services for Marjorie will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 25,
 2023, at the Chapman United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the
 Alida Zion Evangelical Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday 
evening from 5-7 P.M., at the Chapman United Methodist Church.

 The 
family suggests memorials be given to the Irish Foundation for 
scholarships and may be dropped off at the Church during visitation 
hours or the day of the service or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral 
Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Marjorie May Chamberlin of Chapman passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023,&nbsp; at the Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman at the age of 84. She was born 
February 6, 1939, at her home near Chapman, the daughter of Wesley and 
Lela (Gloss) Sautter. 
She attended the Winsor one room grade school and graduated from the Dickinson County Community High School. 
Marjorie married John Chamberlin in 1957 and they established their home
 north of Chapman. They had four children Michael, Patricia, Randall, 
and Rodney. 
Marjorie drove a school bus for U.S.D. 473 and was a member of the Alida
 United Methodist Church. She served her church in various ways, being a
 youth leader and Sunday School teacher. Marjorie enjoyed bringing 
laughter to people with her humorous story telling. She attended as 
many of her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids activities as possible 
over the years. 
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband on September 28, 2021, her
 great grandson Reed Mulanax, and her parents. Marjorie is survived by 
her son, Michael (Janice) Chamberlin of Paxico; Grandchildren: Kimberly
 (Jimmy) Kummer - Evan, Ethan, Jacob: Joshua Chamberlin: Rebecca 
(Marcus) Mulanax - Mason &amp; Kinsley, Daughter, Patricia (Tony) Rice 
of Wilsonville, NE; Grandchildren, Travis (Christie) Rice - Elizabeth 
&amp; Morgan: Ashley (Cody) Gerlach - Micah, Asher, Silas, Hadley &amp; 
Harlyn: Whitney (Todd) Stithem- Ellory, &amp; Huxley: Catlin (Rachel) 
Rice –Jett, Cruz: Son, Randall (Kathy) Chamberlin of Chapman; 
Grandchildren: Sonya (Jim) Corrigan - Haley &amp; Kylie: Stacey (George)
 Vazquez- Emerson &amp; Eleanor: Stephanie (Heath) Gfeller -Clara &amp; 
Gracen: Lyle (Kristen) Chamberlin: Abby Chamberlin: Son, Rodney (Emily) 
Chamberlin of Chapman; Grandchildren: Kendra (Mike) Marston - Connor, 
Khloe &amp; Colin: Wade Chamberlin – Bentley, Step sister Joyce 
Montgomery. 
Funeral Services for Marjorie will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 25,
 2023, at the Chapman United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the
 Alida Zion Evangelical Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday 
evening from 5-7 P.M., at the Chapman United Methodist Church. The 
family suggests memorials be given to the Irish Foundation for 
scholarships and may be dropped off at the Church during visitation 
hours or the day of the service or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral 
Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marjorie May Chamberlin

Betty Maxine Spellman, daughter of J. Howard and Anna (Smith) Morley 
was born on a farm in Clay County, Kansas, October 5, 1927, and died at 
her home February 19, 2023, at the age of 95.

Betty and her brother Les were raised and attended grade schools in 
the Oak Hill community and the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, where their
 mother played the piano and taught Sunday school.

Betty graduated in 1945 from the Clay Center High School.&nbsp; She could 
have gone to high school in Longford but wanted to take some secretarial
 classes not offered there, so opted to attend Clay Center. She (like a 
few others) rented a room with a family while attending classes during 
the week and occasionally was able to go home for the weekend.

After graduation she at first worked for V. R. Vergades Insurance Company and then for attorney Elmer Anderson.&nbsp;

Betty married Dale Edward Spellman Sunday December 14, 1947, at the 
First Presbyterian Church, Clay Center, Kansas before Sunday school.&nbsp; 
The planned wedding date had been set for a few days later, but they 
moved up the nuptials to hopefully squelch any mischievous pranks Dale’s
 friends had in mind, and off to Kansas City for their honeymoon.&nbsp;

At first, they shared a two-story house with two other families.&nbsp; The
 young Spellman couple walked in the front door and up the stairway to 
the second floor where they had two private rooms which consisted of a 
bedroom and a kitchen/dining/living area. They shared a refrigerator in 
the hall, and the door to the bathroom they shared was also in the 
hall.&nbsp;

In March of 1949, they moved to a family farm east of Clay Center 
where they spent the rest of their lives engaged in farming, dairying, 
raising their two children and enjoying their five grandchildren.&nbsp; They 
retired in 1992.

Betty was involved in the community.&nbsp; Serving as a leader in the 
Hayes Boosters 4-H Club, was a member of one of the county Extension 
Homemakers Units, the Hayes United Methodist Church and Hayes United 
Methodist Women, and was a Red Cross Volunteer including writing up the 
news for the Dispatch.&nbsp; After the Hayes Church closed in 2009, she 
transferred her membership to the Clay Center United Methodist Church 
where she became part of the Alla Sera Cluster and the Piloteers Sunday 
School Class.&nbsp;

Betty had many talents and gifts.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, rock hunting, 
embroidery, ceramics, macramé, traveling, bus trips, genealogy and 
visiting cemeteries, flower arranging, gardening, bird watching, and 
feeding the birds, squirrels, quail, and the occasional stray cat. Most 
of all, she enjoyed time spent with family and friends.&nbsp;

One of the downfalls of living to the age of 95 is out living many of
 your friends and family members.&nbsp; Another one of her gifts was the 
ability of making new friends.&nbsp;

Betty was preceded in death by her infant daughter Virginia Ann, her 
mother Anna, her husband Dale, her father J. Howard, and her 
bonus-mother Dorothy; her sisters and brothers-in-law Earl, Irene, Bob 
and Irma; and her bonus sisters Betty, Ruth Ann and Janice.

Betty was loved and her life is celebrated by her daughter Linda and 
husband Dallas Cunningham; son Mark and wife Teresa Spellman of Clay 
Center; granddaughters Lindsay and husband Simon Sun of Olathe and Gena 
and husband Chad Abernathy of Raymore, Missouri; grandsons Scot and wife
 Elizabeth Spellman of Wamego; Jason and wife Mandy Spellman, and Cody 
and wife Nicole Spellman of Junction City; great grand-daughters Anna 
and husband Dillon Eyer of Boise, Idaho; Mollie Spellman of Wamego; and 
Addyson and Remington Spellman of Junction City; great-grandsons Logan 
and Luke Sun of Olathe; Benjamin Spellman of Wamego; and Chase and 
Easton Spellman of Junction City; her brother Les and wife Jodie Morley 
of Bartlett, Tennessee; her childhood, “like a sister forever friend” 
Lorene Fengel of Abilene; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, 
neighbors, and friends.

Funeral Services: 10:30AM Friday, February 24, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KS

Burial: Ebenezer Cemetery, Clay County, Kansas

Visitation: 5-7 PM Thursday, February 23, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clay Center United Methodist Church or Clay County Relay for Life.

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 </figure>Betty Maxine Spellman, daughter of J. Howard and Anna (Smith) Morley 
was born on a farm in Clay County, Kansas, October 5, 1927, and died at 
her home February 19, 2023, at the age of 95.Betty and her brother Les were raised and attended grade schools in 
the Oak Hill community and the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, where their
 mother played the piano and taught Sunday school.Betty graduated in 1945 from the Clay Center High School.&nbsp; She could 
have gone to high school in Longford but wanted to take some secretarial
 classes not offered there, so opted to attend Clay Center. She (like a 
few others) rented a room with a family while attending classes during 
the week and occasionally was able to go home for the weekend.After graduation she at first worked for V. R. Vergades Insurance Company and then for attorney Elmer Anderson.&nbsp;Betty married Dale Edward Spellman Sunday December 14, 1947, at the 
First Presbyterian Church, Clay Center, Kansas before Sunday school.&nbsp; 
The planned wedding date had been set for a few days later, but they 
moved up the nuptials to hopefully squelch any mischievous pranks Dale’s
 friends had in mind, and off to Kansas City for their honeymoon.&nbsp;At first, they shared a two-story house with two other families.&nbsp; The
 young Spellman couple walked in the front door and up the stairway to 
the second floor where they had two private rooms which consisted of a 
bedroom and a kitchen/dining/living area. They shared a refrigerator in 
the hall, and the door to the bathroom they shared was also in the 
hall.&nbsp;In March of 1949, they moved to a family farm east of Clay Center 
where they spent the rest of their lives engaged in farming, dairying, 
raising their two children and enjoying their five grandchildren.&nbsp; They 
retired in 1992.Betty was involved in the community.&nbsp; Serving as a leader in the 
Hayes Boosters 4-H Club, was a member of one of the county Extension 
Homemakers Units, the Hayes United Methodist Church and Hayes United 
Methodist Women, and was a Red Cross Volunteer including writing up the 
news for the Dispatch.&nbsp; After the Hayes Church closed in 2009, she 
transferred her membership to the Clay Center United Methodist Church 
where she became part of the Alla Sera Cluster and the Piloteers Sunday 
School Class.&nbsp;Betty had many talents and gifts.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, rock hunting, 
embroidery, ceramics, macramé, traveling, bus trips, genealogy and 
visiting cemeteries, flower arranging, gardening, bird watching, and 
feeding the birds, squirrels, quail, and the occasional stray cat. Most 
of all, she enjoyed time spent with family and friends.&nbsp;One of the downfalls of living to the age of 95 is out living many of
 your friends and family members.&nbsp; Another one of her gifts was the 
ability of making new friends.&nbsp;Betty was preceded in death by her infant daughter Virginia Ann, her 
mother Anna, her husband Dale, her father J. Howard, and her 
bonus-mother Dorothy; her sisters and brothers-in-law Earl, Irene, Bob 
and Irma; and her bonus sisters Betty, Ruth Ann and Janice.Betty was loved and her life is celebrated by her daughter Linda and 
husband Dallas Cunningham; son Mark and wife Teresa Spellman of Clay 
Center; granddaughters Lindsay and husband Simon Sun of Olathe and Gena 
and husband Chad Abernathy of Raymore, Missouri; grandsons Scot and wife
 Elizabeth Spellman of Wamego; Jason and wife Mandy Spellman, and Cody 
and wife Nicole Spellman of Junction City; great grand-daughters Anna 
and husband Dillon Eyer of Boise, Idaho; Mollie Spellman of Wamego; and 
Addyson and Remington Spellman of Junction City; great-grandsons Logan 
and Luke Sun of Olathe; Benjamin Spellman of Wamego; and Chase and 
Easton Spellman of Junction City; her brother Les and wife Jodie Morley 
of Bartlett, Tennessee; her childhood, “like a sister forever friend” 
Lorene Fengel of Abilene; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, 
neighbors, and friends.Funeral Services: 10:30AM Friday, February 24, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KSBurial: Ebenezer Cemetery, Clay County, KansasVisitation: 5-7 PM Thursday, February 23, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorial contributions may be made to the Clay Center United Methodist Church or Clay County Relay for Life.

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