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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Margerete Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barrie J. Mebane

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharron Erickson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gene Kindel

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

Services are pending with Johnson Cremations • Funerals • Receptions.

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

Richard M. Chambers

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

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

Randy Glen Hayes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary L. Lindbloom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gerald 'Jerry' J. Anstett

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roger Lee Farrell

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

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

Kathryn E. Richardson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

W. Jean Beilharz Spreen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Melvin 'Mel' Felix Eisele

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

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

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

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

Crystal M. Parr

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

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

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

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

Karen Gisela Mott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Nelson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pauline Dyer Shortle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kenneth Wayne Kruse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wilma Jean Guy

Kaylea Sudermann, 16 of Solomon passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born November 24, 2006 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Chris Sudermann and Crystal Koelzer.

 Kaylea spent most of her young life in Solomon and attended the Solomon School District. She enjoyed volleyball, was an avid artist and enjoyed baking and cooking.

 Kaylea is survived by her parents, Chris and Andrea Sudermann and Crystal Sudermann. Two sisters, Madison Sudermann and Zoey Walton. Grandparents: Steve and Nancy Sudermann; Toni Bynum and husband Lance; Duane LaCost and wife Pam and Terri Koelzer. Aunts and uncles, Kim Strecker (Nathan); Jessica Sudermann; Josh Sudermann; Amanda Newton (Jason) ; Jamie LaCost (Monica) and Chad Bynum and Amber Koelzer and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Bill Koelzer.

 The family has chosen cremation. Memorial Services will be held at a later time. Donations may be made to the Sudermann family that will go towards a memorial fund set up for the local art program in Kaylea's name. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676313258878.png" alt="Kaylea Sudermann" />
 <figcaption>Kaylea Sudermann</figcaption>
 </figure>Kaylea Sudermann, 16 of Solomon passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born November 24, 2006 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Chris Sudermann and Crystal Koelzer. Kaylea spent most of her young life in Solomon and attended the Solomon School District. She enjoyed volleyball, was an avid artist and enjoyed baking and cooking. Kaylea is survived by her parents, Chris and Andrea Sudermann and Crystal Sudermann. Two sisters, Madison Sudermann and Zoey Walton. Grandparents: Steve and Nancy Sudermann; Toni Bynum and husband Lance; Duane LaCost and wife Pam and Terri Koelzer. Aunts and uncles, Kim Strecker (Nathan); Jessica Sudermann; Josh Sudermann; Amanda Newton (Jason) ; Jamie LaCost (Monica) and Chad Bynum and Amber Koelzer and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Bill Koelzer. The family has chosen cremation. Memorial Services will be held at a later time. Donations may be made to the Sudermann family that will go towards a memorial fund set up for the local art program in Kaylea's name. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.&nbsp;

Kaylea Sudermann

Kathleen Kay 'Kathy' (Seifert) Bean, Solomon

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean</a>

Kathleen Kay “Kathy” (Seifert) Bean, 73, of Solomon, KS, died 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was 
born May 30, 1949, in Ellsworth, KS, to Clinton “Butch” and Ella Mae 
(Kaufman) Seifert.

Kathy was raised in Russell, KS, and graduated as Salutatorian of the
 Russell High School class of 1967. She attended Bethany College and 
The University of Kansas, where she graduated with degrees in Journalism
 and Public Relations.&nbsp; She worked for KINA and KSAL radio stations in 
Salina.

Kathy was an avid bowler, participating in many state and national 
bowling tournaments and was inducted into the Salina Bowling Association
 Hall of Fame in 1995.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Dennis Bean; sisters, Annielaurie 
Seifert (Bill Modrzynski) of Lawrence, KS, Jeanine Seifert Arrighi (John
 Steitz) of St. Louis, MO, Dinah Seifert Heidrick (Steve) of Beloit, KS,
 and Tammy Seifert Albertson (Mark) of Petaluma, CA; sister-in-law, 
Karen Steffen, Junction City, KS; and several nieces and nephews.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation services were provided by Ryan Mortuary and Crematory in Salina.

Memorials may be sent to Ryan Mortuary and Crematory, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401-2686, toward final expenses.

A celebration of life will be at The Alley (bowling alley), 115 East Ash Street, Salina, on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Her sisters and other family members will be there to meet and greet.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Kathleen Kay (Seifert) Bean, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Kathleen Kay 'Kathy' (Seifert) Bean, Solomon</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670102922312.jpeg" alt="Kathleen Bean" />
 <figcaption>Kathleen Bean</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean</a>November 29, 2022 - May 30, 1949&nbsp;Kathleen Kay “Kathy” (Seifert) Bean, 73, of Solomon, KS, died 
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was 
born May 30, 1949, in Ellsworth, KS, to Clinton “Butch” and Ella Mae 
(Kaufman) Seifert.Kathy was raised in Russell, KS, and graduated as Salutatorian of the
 Russell High School class of 1967. She attended Bethany College and 
The University of Kansas, where she graduated with degrees in Journalism
 and Public Relations.&nbsp; She worked for KINA and KSAL radio stations in 
Salina.Kathy was an avid bowler, participating in many state and national 
bowling tournaments and was inducted into the Salina Bowling Association
 Hall of Fame in 1995.Kathy is survived by her husband, Dennis Bean; sisters, Annielaurie 
Seifert (Bill Modrzynski) of Lawrence, KS, Jeanine Seifert Arrighi (John
 Steitz) of St. Louis, MO, Dinah Seifert Heidrick (Steve) of Beloit, KS,
 and Tammy Seifert Albertson (Mark) of Petaluma, CA; sister-in-law, 
Karen Steffen, Junction City, KS; and several nieces and nephews.Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation services were provided by Ryan Mortuary and Crematory in Salina.Memorials may be sent to Ryan Mortuary and Crematory, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401-2686, toward final expenses.A celebration of life will be at The Alley (bowling alley), 115 East Ash Street, Salina, on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Her sisters and other family members will be there to meet and greet.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Kathleen Kay (Seifert) Bean, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kathleen-Bean/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Kathleen Kay 'Kathy' (Seifert) Bean

Orletha Mae Dusin, age 80, of Manhattan, died February 9, 2023 at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan.

Orletha was born on February 13, 1942 in Maple Hill, Kansas, the daughter of George and Ada (Thompson) Lytle. She grew up in the Maple Hill area and graduated from St. Marys Highschool with the class of 1960.

Orletha was united in marriage to Edward Dusin on December 24, 1965. He preceded her in death in April of 1987.

She worked various jobs over the years, from helping with the paper route, to cleaning houses and was also the lunch room supervisor at Lee Elementary in Manhattan. She loved working on jigsaw puzzles, sewing, knitting and crocheting. Orletha loved to cook for her family when she they were visiting. During the last few years while living at Stoneybrook, her peaceful time was spent listening to old time country music.

In addition to her husband Edward, she was preceded in death by her son Allen, and her sister Lucille.

She is survived by her daughter Mary Harris of Manhattan, and also her grandchildren: Kevin, Wesley, and Vanessa. She will be missed by her family and friends and the staff of Stoneybrook, who took such good care of Orletha.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00a.m. Monday February 20, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with Pastor Melanie Nord officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676224371144.jpeg" alt="Orletha Mae Dusin" />
 <figcaption>Orletha Mae Dusin</figcaption>
 </figure>Orletha Mae Dusin, age 80, of Manhattan, died February 9, 2023 at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan.Orletha was born on February 13, 1942 in Maple Hill, Kansas, the daughter of George and Ada (Thompson) Lytle. She grew up in the Maple Hill area and graduated from St. Marys Highschool with the class of 1960.Orletha was united in marriage to Edward Dusin on December 24, 1965. He preceded her in death in April of 1987.She worked various jobs over the years, from helping with the paper route, to cleaning houses and was also the lunch room supervisor at Lee Elementary in Manhattan. She loved working on jigsaw puzzles, sewing, knitting and crocheting. Orletha loved to cook for her family when she they were visiting. During the last few years while living at Stoneybrook, her peaceful time was spent listening to old time country music.In addition to her husband Edward, she was preceded in death by her son Allen, and her sister Lucille.She is survived by her daughter Mary Harris of Manhattan, and also her grandchildren: Kevin, Wesley, and Vanessa. She will be missed by her family and friends and the staff of Stoneybrook, who took such good care of Orletha.Memorial services will be held at 10:00a.m. Monday February 20, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with Pastor Melanie Nord officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

Orletha Mae Dusin

Wayne White, 83, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home in Junction City.&nbsp; Cremation will take place. A graveside service with military honors is pending at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Wayne was born September 25, 1939 in Monroe, Louisiana the son of Jim M. and Elizabeth (Bessie) Frazier-White. He was the youngest of three children. Wayne spent his early childhood in Monroe until entering the United States Army in November of 1957. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant (E-8) in 1979. During his Army career, he honorably served two tours in Okinawa, Japan, three tours in Viet Nam and one tour in Korea. After his retirement, he worked four years as a deputy for the Geary County Sheriff's Department. He also worked for the Grandview Plaza Police Department until he retired as their Chief of Police in 1995. Wayne was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagle's Lodge, American Legion Post #45 and the National Rifle Association. Wayne enjoyed coon and squirrel hunting. He also always had livestock to take care of. Wayne was often quoted as saying "animals were more genuine than People". On October 7, 1983, he married Judy Norris. Survivors include his wife Judy of the home in Junction City, Kansas; one step-son, William Dill and his wife Dee of Junction City, Kansas; one step-daughter, Angela Seldon of Virginia; four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and one sister.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676224062649.jpeg" alt="Wayne White" />
 <figcaption>Wayne White</figcaption>
 </figure>Wayne White, 83, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home in Junction City.&nbsp; Cremation will take place. A graveside service with military honors is pending at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Wayne was born September 25, 1939 in Monroe, Louisiana the son of Jim M. and Elizabeth (Bessie) Frazier-White. He was the youngest of three children. Wayne spent his early childhood in Monroe until entering the United States Army in November of 1957. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant (E-8) in 1979. During his Army career, he honorably served two tours in Okinawa, Japan, three tours in Viet Nam and one tour in Korea. After his retirement, he worked four years as a deputy for the Geary County Sheriff's Department. He also worked for the Grandview Plaza Police Department until he retired as their Chief of Police in 1995. Wayne was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagle's Lodge, American Legion Post #45 and the National Rifle Association. Wayne enjoyed coon and squirrel hunting. He also always had livestock to take care of. Wayne was often quoted as saying "animals were more genuine than People". On October 7, 1983, he married Judy Norris. Survivors include his wife Judy of the home in Junction City, Kansas; one step-son, William Dill and his wife Dee of Junction City, Kansas; one step-daughter, Angela Seldon of Virginia; four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and one sister.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wayne White

Colby Christian Kostelac passed away on 
February 3, 2023.&nbsp; His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday February 
10, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas 
City, MO 64111, at 9:30 A.M.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Amos Family Funeral 
Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS&nbsp; 66203 on Thursday February 9, 
2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.&nbsp; Colby’s favorite team was the Kansas State 
Wildcats!&nbsp; Dress as you like but K-State attire and the color purple 
would be very appropriate!&nbsp; The Kansas City Chiefs would be a close 
second.

Colby was born May 26, 1999 at Overland 
Park Regional Medical Center to Denise and Chris Kostelac of Shawnee, 
KS. Colby was the middle of three children.&nbsp; He was baptized at Our Lady
 of Perpetual Help.&nbsp; Growing up Colby was close with his older brother 
Avery and younger sister Tasha.&nbsp; There was that one magical year for his
 parents where all three were in the same school building.&nbsp; Like all 
siblings they squabled but Colby was fiercely protective of his family 
and would always look out for them.&nbsp; Tasha has said his protective 
nature is one thing she will miss the most about Colby.&nbsp; Avery mentioned
 their silly, immature and often “inside” jokes as the thing he will 
miss most.

Colby Began his academic career at 
Peppermint Patty’s day care and then Canterbury Preparatory School.&nbsp; 
There his antics led to him becoming lifelong friends with the owners.&nbsp; 
He then attended grade school at Benninghoven Elementary in Shawnee and 
went from there to Trailridge Middle School finally graduating from 
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 2017.&nbsp; While at Shawnee Mission
 Northwest, Colby was a member of Marching Band for four years, Swim Team
 for 2 years, a manager for the girls Swim Team, and played tennis for 
one year.&nbsp; One class he particularly enjoyed in high school was 
woodworking, taking those classes several semesters.&nbsp; Colby worked hard 
to prepare for the next step and he was very proud of his acceptance to 
Kansas State University. In the fall of 2017 Colby headed off to 
Manhattan, KS for his next great adventure.

Growing up, to say Colby was a typical 
boy would be a considerable understatement.&nbsp; He excelled in sports but 
often disagreed with the calls of the officials.&nbsp; He played many sports 
but swimming and soccer were his passions. He loved to swim, boat and 
fish.&nbsp; He and his friend Reid could often be found with their lines in 
the water.&nbsp; Fish were rarely in danger, but they would talk for hours 
and hours.&nbsp; This friendship continued to Colby’s last moment on earth as
 Reid joined him at K-State and spent those last watchful hours on 
Friday with our family.

His sophomore year of high school, Colby
 suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.&nbsp; This occurred while swimming in gym 
class.&nbsp; Several things came together that day that helped Colby become 
one of less than 10% of people who survive a Sudden Cardiac Arrest 
outside a hospital.&nbsp; The attention of his teacher, prompt CPR, the 
intervention of the school nurse and school resource officer coupled 
with the close proximity and skill of the first responders overshadowed 
by the Grace of God, resulted in Colby’s resuscitation and recovery.&nbsp; He
 was very grateful for the excellent care he received at Children’s 
Mercy Hospital.&nbsp; It wasn’t long before Colby was back to being Colby.&nbsp; 
However, this incident left him with a greater appreciation for life and
 faith in God.&nbsp; After that, Colby made it a point to wear his cross 
daily.

At Kansas State University Colby found a
 circle of friends that exceeded all expectations. It was reassuring to 
his parents to know he had that camaraderie. Colby had an amazing spirit
 and when he showed up it always seemed the party had started.&nbsp; There 
are so many pictures and videos with the crazy antics of this group.&nbsp; 
Colby was studying Mass Communications with an emphasis in Strategic 
Communications&nbsp;at KSU and hoped to graduate in December of 2023.&nbsp; He was
 a founding father of the Iota Pi chapter of the Alpha Sigma Phi 
fraternity at K-State.&nbsp; Colby put his social skills to work serving as a
 bartender at several establishments in the Aggieville bar district.&nbsp; 
His last job which he truly enjoyed was at the Marriott hotel bar.&nbsp; 
There he engaged in mixology far more complex than the typical pulling 
of a tap or pouring of a shot.

Colby was preceded in death by many that
 he knew and loved; his grandparents, Joe and Betty Kostelac, Soren 
Medley, Richard Schlehuber, his great grandmother, Frieda Birkle, and 
his cousin Abigail Medley.&nbsp; He is survived by his parents Chris and 
Denise Kostelac, his brother Avery,&nbsp;his sister Tasha and his Grandmother
 Betty Medley. There are too many other friends, family, roommates and 
acquaintances to list them all.

Colby was passionate about the topic of 
Sudden Cardiac Arrest and often could be heard encouraging others to 
have more than the standard school sports physical.&nbsp; He knew that each 
year about 7000 young people under the age of 21 die of Sudden Cardiac 
Arrest.&nbsp; Many of those incidents are sports related.&nbsp; His family would 
like Colby to be able to continue that advocacy even after his death.&nbsp; 


Donations are suggested to Heartfeltscreening.org an organization that 
provides low cost cardiac screenings in an attempt to prevent SCA.&nbsp; 
Alternatively, donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 
Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675983126962.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Colby Christian Kostelac passed away on 
February 3, 2023.&nbsp; His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday February 
10, 2023, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas 
City, MO 64111, at 9:30 A.M.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Amos Family Funeral 
Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS&nbsp; 66203 on Thursday February 9, 
2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.&nbsp; Colby’s favorite team was the Kansas State 
Wildcats!&nbsp; Dress as you like but K-State attire and the color purple 
would be very appropriate!&nbsp; The Kansas City Chiefs would be a close 
second.Colby was born May 26, 1999 at Overland 
Park Regional Medical Center to Denise and Chris Kostelac of Shawnee, 
KS. Colby was the middle of three children.&nbsp; He was baptized at Our Lady
 of Perpetual Help.&nbsp; Growing up Colby was close with his older brother 
Avery and younger sister Tasha.&nbsp; There was that one magical year for his
 parents where all three were in the same school building.&nbsp; Like all 
siblings they squabled but Colby was fiercely protective of his family 
and would always look out for them.&nbsp; Tasha has said his protective 
nature is one thing she will miss the most about Colby.&nbsp; Avery mentioned
 their silly, immature and often “inside” jokes as the thing he will 
miss most.Colby Began his academic career at 
Peppermint Patty’s day care and then Canterbury Preparatory School.&nbsp; 
There his antics led to him becoming lifelong friends with the owners.&nbsp; 
He then attended grade school at Benninghoven Elementary in Shawnee and 
went from there to Trailridge Middle School finally graduating from 
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 2017.&nbsp; While at Shawnee Mission
 Northwest, Colby was a member of Marching Band for four years, Swim Team
 for 2 years, a manager for the girls Swim Team, and played tennis for 
one year.&nbsp; One class he particularly enjoyed in high school was 
woodworking, taking those classes several semesters.&nbsp; Colby worked hard 
to prepare for the next step and he was very proud of his acceptance to 
Kansas State University. In the fall of 2017 Colby headed off to 
Manhattan, KS for his next great adventure.Growing up, to say Colby was a typical 
boy would be a considerable understatement.&nbsp; He excelled in sports but 
often disagreed with the calls of the officials.&nbsp; He played many sports 
but swimming and soccer were his passions. He loved to swim, boat and 
fish.&nbsp; He and his friend Reid could often be found with their lines in 
the water.&nbsp; Fish were rarely in danger, but they would talk for hours 
and hours.&nbsp; This friendship continued to Colby’s last moment on earth as
 Reid joined him at K-State and spent those last watchful hours on 
Friday with our family.His sophomore year of high school, Colby
 suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.&nbsp; This occurred while swimming in gym 
class.&nbsp; Several things came together that day that helped Colby become 
one of less than 10% of people who survive a Sudden Cardiac Arrest 
outside a hospital.&nbsp; The attention of his teacher, prompt CPR, the 
intervention of the school nurse and school resource officer coupled 
with the close proximity and skill of the first responders overshadowed 
by the Grace of God, resulted in Colby’s resuscitation and recovery.&nbsp; He
 was very grateful for the excellent care he received at Children’s 
Mercy Hospital.&nbsp; It wasn’t long before Colby was back to being Colby.&nbsp; 
However, this incident left him with a greater appreciation for life and
 faith in God.&nbsp; After that, Colby made it a point to wear his cross 
daily.At Kansas State University Colby found a
 circle of friends that exceeded all expectations. It was reassuring to 
his parents to know he had that camaraderie. Colby had an amazing spirit
 and when he showed up it always seemed the party had started.&nbsp; There 
are so many pictures and videos with the crazy antics of this group.&nbsp; 
Colby was studying Mass Communications with an emphasis in Strategic 
Communications&nbsp;at KSU and hoped to graduate in December of 2023.&nbsp; He was
 a founding father of the Iota Pi chapter of the Alpha Sigma Phi 
fraternity at K-State.&nbsp; Colby put his social skills to work serving as a
 bartender at several establishments in the Aggieville bar district.&nbsp; 
His last job which he truly enjoyed was at the Marriott hotel bar.&nbsp; 
There he engaged in mixology far more complex than the typical pulling 
of a tap or pouring of a shot.Colby was preceded in death by many that
 he knew and loved; his grandparents, Joe and Betty Kostelac, Soren 
Medley, Richard Schlehuber, his great grandmother, Frieda Birkle, and 
his cousin Abigail Medley.&nbsp; He is survived by his parents Chris and 
Denise Kostelac, his brother Avery,&nbsp;his sister Tasha and his Grandmother
 Betty Medley. There are too many other friends, family, roommates and 
acquaintances to list them all.Colby was passionate about the topic of 
Sudden Cardiac Arrest and often could be heard encouraging others to 
have more than the standard school sports physical.&nbsp; He knew that each 
year about 7000 young people under the age of 21 die of Sudden Cardiac 
Arrest.&nbsp; Many of those incidents are sports related.&nbsp; His family would 
like Colby to be able to continue that advocacy even after his death.&nbsp; 
Donations are suggested to Heartfeltscreening.org an organization that 
provides low cost cardiac screenings in an attempt to prevent SCA.&nbsp; 
Alternatively, donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 
Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111.

Colby Christian Kostelac

First Sergeant Freddie Hicks (United States Army, Retired) came into 
this world destined for greatness on September 12, 1959, in Memphis, 
Tennessee.   Sixty-three years later, he peacefully passed into paradise 
at his residence, surrounded by his family, on February 1, 2023, in 
Manhattan, Kansas, completing his memorable life on earth.

First
 Sergeant (Retired) Hicks became an active-duty soldier on January 19, 
1982, in Jackson, Mississippi, and retired on December 31, 2004, on Fort 
Riley, Kansas.  He served his country honorably and with great 
distinction as an Infantryman for 22 plus gung-ho years having achieved 
his childhood dream. During his military career, First Sergeant Hicks 
(Ret.) fought in numerous wars; and served in many duty stations all 
over the world; and was the recipient of many decorations, medals 
badges, citations, and campaign ribbons with the highest being the 
bronze medal.

After First Sergeant Hicks’ honorary 
military career, Mr. Hicks became a government contractor for the Fort 
Riley Mission Training Complex.   Mr. Hicks exhibiting those same work 
ethics displayed in the Army ultimately earning him high regards among 
his coworkers as a civilian employee.  During his employment, he held 
various positions. He excelled in each position. Whenever, a new piece 
of equipment was introduced to the Mission Training Complex, Mr. Hicks 
who became the “go-to” guy because he took the initiative to learned 
every operational function of that piece of equipment. Demonstrating his
 dedication to his profession.  If you were to ask his co-workers what 
one word they would say about him, it would be “RESPECT” which he too 
often reciprocated. His work ethics at best is described in Proverbs 
22:29: DO YOU SEE A MAN WHO EXCELS IN HIS WORK? HE WILL STAND BEFORE 
KINGS; HE WILL NOT STAND BEFORE OBSCURE PEOPLE.

Most 
importantly, First Sergeant Freddie Hicks was an amazing family man!!! 
He loved providing for and taking care of every family member from the 
eldest to the youngest.  He often would pass on profound wisdom about 
life and the importance of financial management.  He believed in the 
benefits of getting a good college education.  To set the example, he 
graduated CUM LAUDE from Upper Iowa University with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Technology Information Management in 2009.

Preceded
 in death by his devoted grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton (Stella) 
Ross and his beloved daughter, Ms. Nekevia Nicole Hicks.

Mr.
 Hicks leaves to cherish his life an amazing blended family, which 
includes his wife of twenty-six years, Mrs. Vegina Hicks and former wife
 of ten years Ms. Dynetta Elaine Gore both of Manhattan, KS. He also 
leaves his two beloved Aunts: Ms. Mabel Ransfer of Indianola, MS.  
Beatrice Randle of Dallas, TX; two daughters: CaTera Christie of 
Montgomery, AL and Ms. Yolanda Greene of Sanford, NC; four sons: Mr. 
LaMarcus Hicks of Manhattan, KS, and Mr. LaMario (Remy) Hicks of 
Junction City, KS; Mr. David Gaskins of Raleigh, NC, Mr. Richard (Tia) 
Gaskins Washington, DC; two sisters: Ms. Mary Lee Hicks and Ms. Rebecca 
Warren of Memphis, TN; two brothers: Mr. Clinton Ross of Arizona, Tommie
 Hicks of Milwaukee, WS and fourteen grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and his 
extended family on his wife’s side.

Yes, Mr. Hicks had 
many accomplishments, but what does it profit a man to gain the whole 
world and lose his soul (Mark 8:36). Mr. Hicks made peace with God, 
(Roman’s 5:1), by repenting and being baptized for the remission of his 
sins, (Acts 2:38), on December 25, 2022.  The LORD then added Mr. Hicks 
to HIS Church…the Church of CHRIST, (Acts 2:47).  Now, Mr. Hicks is 
resting in the bosom of Abraham, (Luke 16:22).

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 </figure>First Sergeant Freddie Hicks (United States Army, Retired) came into 
this world destined for greatness on September 12, 1959, in Memphis, 
Tennessee. Sixty-three years later, he peacefully passed into paradise 
at his residence, surrounded by his family, on February 1, 2023, in 
Manhattan, Kansas, completing his memorable life on earth.First
 Sergeant (Retired) Hicks became an active-duty soldier on January 19, 
1982, in Jackson, Mississippi, and retired on December 31, 2004, on Fort 
Riley, Kansas. He served his country honorably and with great 
distinction as an Infantryman for 22 plus gung-ho years having achieved 
his childhood dream. During his military career, First Sergeant Hicks 
(Ret.) fought in numerous wars; and served in many duty stations all 
over the world; and was the recipient of many decorations, medals 
badges, citations, and campaign ribbons with the highest being the 
bronze medal.After First Sergeant Hicks’ honorary 
military career, Mr. Hicks became a government contractor for the Fort 
Riley Mission Training Complex. Mr. Hicks exhibiting those same work 
ethics displayed in the Army ultimately earning him high regards among 
his coworkers as a civilian employee. During his employment, he held 
various positions. He excelled in each position. Whenever, a new piece 
of equipment was introduced to the Mission Training Complex, Mr. Hicks 
who became the “go-to” guy because he took the initiative to learned 
every operational function of that piece of equipment. Demonstrating his
 dedication to his profession. If you were to ask his co-workers what 
one word they would say about him, it would be “RESPECT” which he too 
often reciprocated. His work ethics at best is described in Proverbs 
22:29: DO YOU SEE A MAN WHO EXCELS IN HIS WORK? HE WILL STAND BEFORE 
KINGS; HE WILL NOT STAND BEFORE OBSCURE PEOPLE.Most 
importantly, First Sergeant Freddie Hicks was an amazing family man!!! 
He loved providing for and taking care of every family member from the 
eldest to the youngest. He often would pass on profound wisdom about 
life and the importance of financial management. He believed in the 
benefits of getting a good college education. To set the example, he 
graduated CUM LAUDE from Upper Iowa University with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Technology Information Management in 2009.Preceded
 in death by his devoted grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton (Stella) 
Ross and his beloved daughter, Ms. Nekevia Nicole Hicks.Mr.
 Hicks leaves to cherish his life an amazing blended family, which 
includes his wife of twenty-six years, Mrs. Vegina Hicks and former wife
 of ten years Ms. Dynetta Elaine Gore both of Manhattan, KS. He also 
leaves his two beloved Aunts: Ms. Mabel Ransfer of Indianola, MS. 
Beatrice Randle of Dallas, TX; two daughters: CaTera Christie of 
Montgomery, AL and Ms. Yolanda Greene of Sanford, NC; four sons: Mr. 
LaMarcus Hicks of Manhattan, KS, and Mr. LaMario (Remy) Hicks of 
Junction City, KS; Mr. David Gaskins of Raleigh, NC, Mr. Richard (Tia) 
Gaskins Washington, DC; two sisters: Ms. Mary Lee Hicks and Ms. Rebecca 
Warren of Memphis, TN; two brothers: Mr. Clinton Ross of Arizona, Tommie
 Hicks of Milwaukee, WS and fourteen grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and his 
extended family on his wife’s side.Yes, Mr. Hicks had 
many accomplishments, but what does it profit a man to gain the whole 
world and lose his soul (Mark 8:36). Mr. Hicks made peace with God, 
(Roman’s 5:1), by repenting and being baptized for the remission of his 
sins, (Acts 2:38), on December 25, 2022. The LORD then added Mr. Hicks 
to HIS Church…the Church of CHRIST, (Acts 2:47). Now, Mr. Hicks is 
resting in the bosom of Abraham, (Luke 16:22).Mr. Hicks described his baptism experience as being “REFRESHED! (Exodus 31:17).The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Homecoming
 services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on February 13, 2023, at 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, followed by burial with full 
military honors at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery.

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