Mike Wendt, 69, of Herington, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 15,
 2023, at Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas, 
after multiple health complications. Mike was born on February 26, 1954,
 in Herington, KS to Glenn and Alice Wendt.&nbsp; 

He was baptized and 
confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington and graduated from 
Herington High School with the Class of 1972. 

On May 25, 1974, he
 was united in marriage to his best friend and soulmate, Debbie 
(Schlesener) Wendt, also at St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Mike and Debbie 
were blessed with a daughter, Kendra. 

Mike had a zest for life 
and approached everything in his life with a strong and positive work 
ethic.&nbsp; He always had a smile on his face and could light up any room.&nbsp; 
This remained true all the way through the end of his life.&nbsp; 

Mike
 had many hobbies including gardening, multiple home remodeling 
projects, cooking and baking, woodworking, camping, traveling, many 
trips to Branson with Debbie, and handyman projects for friends and 
family members.&nbsp; He was always looking for the next big project or 
adventure.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and 
watching football and basketball games.&nbsp; Mike adored his daughter 
Kendra, son-in-law Les, and grandkids Keira and Quinn, offering advice, a
 listening ear, or a joke and a smile. 

Mike worked hard his 
entire life, working briefly in construction before starting his 37-year
 career with the city of Herington.&nbsp; He started as an electrical 
lineman, and later served many years as Utilities Superintendent.&nbsp; With a
 servant leadership heart, he was always ready to help with disaster and
 storm relief at multiple cities across the state of Kansas throughout 
his career.&nbsp; He also served in several capacities with the Kansas 
Municipal Utilities and Kansas Municipal Energy Agencies, holding the 
position of chairman of the Mutual Aid Committee. 

He was preceded
 in death by his parents, his grandparents Solomon and Emilie Sader and 
Ted and Irene Wendt, and a stillborn sister, Glenda. 

He is 
survived by his devoted and loving wife of 48 years, Debbie of 
Herington, his daughter Kendra Kuhlman, son-in-law Les Kuhlman, 
granddaughter Keira Kuhlman and grandson Quinn Kuhlman, all of 
Manhattan, brothers Craig Wendt (Marcia) of Herington, Randy Wendt 
(Debbie) of Salina, Glenn Wendt (Berry) of Salina, sister Nancy Deason 
(Terry) of Wichita, as well as many close friends and relatives. 

He
 was an active and lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he
 served on the church council, and as an usher, greeter, altar guild, 
offering counter, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. 

Friends
 are encouraged to visit and watch the memorial video with the family on
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. 

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; 

Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Mike at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mike Wendt, 69, of Herington, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 15,
 2023, at Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas, 
after multiple health complications. Mike was born on February 26, 1954,
 in Herington, KS to Glenn and Alice Wendt.&nbsp; He was baptized and 
confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington and graduated from 
Herington High School with the Class of 1972. On May 25, 1974, he
 was united in marriage to his best friend and soulmate, Debbie 
(Schlesener) Wendt, also at St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Mike and Debbie 
were blessed with a daughter, Kendra. Mike had a zest for life 
and approached everything in his life with a strong and positive work 
ethic.&nbsp; He always had a smile on his face and could light up any room.&nbsp; 
This remained true all the way through the end of his life.&nbsp; Mike
 had many hobbies including gardening, multiple home remodeling 
projects, cooking and baking, woodworking, camping, traveling, many 
trips to Branson with Debbie, and handyman projects for friends and 
family members.&nbsp; He was always looking for the next big project or 
adventure.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and 
watching football and basketball games.&nbsp; Mike adored his daughter 
Kendra, son-in-law Les, and grandkids Keira and Quinn, offering advice, a
 listening ear, or a joke and a smile. Mike worked hard his 
entire life, working briefly in construction before starting his 37-year
 career with the city of Herington.&nbsp; He started as an electrical 
lineman, and later served many years as Utilities Superintendent.&nbsp; With a
 servant leadership heart, he was always ready to help with disaster and
 storm relief at multiple cities across the state of Kansas throughout 
his career.&nbsp; He also served in several capacities with the Kansas 
Municipal Utilities and Kansas Municipal Energy Agencies, holding the 
position of chairman of the Mutual Aid Committee. He was preceded
 in death by his parents, his grandparents Solomon and Emilie Sader and 
Ted and Irene Wendt, and a stillborn sister, Glenda. He is 
survived by his devoted and loving wife of 48 years, Debbie of 
Herington, his daughter Kendra Kuhlman, son-in-law Les Kuhlman, 
granddaughter Keira Kuhlman and grandson Quinn Kuhlman, all of 
Manhattan, brothers Craig Wendt (Marcia) of Herington, Randy Wendt 
(Debbie) of Salina, Glenn Wendt (Berry) of Salina, sister Nancy Deason 
(Terry) of Wichita, as well as many close friends and relatives. He
 was an active and lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he
 served on the church council, and as an usher, greeter, altar guild, 
offering counter, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Friends
 are encouraged to visit and watch the memorial video with the family on
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Mike at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Mike Wendt

Linda J. Letcher was born on October 29, 1948, in Junction City, Kansas. 
She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Fred and Emma Harris, on a 
farm just outside of Junction City. Soon after graduating from Dwight 
High School in 1966, she moved to Kansas City where she took a job with 
Hallmark Cards. Linda married her husband, Ronald Letcher, in 1968 and 
together they enjoyed 52 years of marriage and had two sons, Jason and 
Jerod. When her first son was born, Linda decided to become a 
homemaker and for the next 25 years, she was very active in the lives of
 her boys and her community. Linda frequently volunteered at St. 
Patrick's Grade School and, after her sons were grown, worked there 
full-time as a secretary in the principal's office, retiring after 22 
years of dedicated service. In her free time, Linda loved cooking, 
quilting, bowling, and playing bass guitar as a member of several 
country bands. She also volunteered with 4-H and was a former board 
member of the Wy-Jon Women's Bowling Association. Linda was beloved
 by multiple generations of children, parents, faculty, and staff at St.
 Patrick's, and was considered a "second mom" to many of her sons' 
classmates and friends. It is a testament to her character that she will
 be deeply missed not only by friends she had known for decades, but 
also those whom she'd only met in her final months. Linda passed 
away peacefully while in hospice care on March 15, 2023, surrounded by 
friends and loved ones. She is survived by her two sons, as well as a 
great many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends. Linda 
was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, in 2020, and earlier by 
her parents, Ordella (Harris) Liley and James Godfrey, and sister, 
Karlene Graves. A visitation service will be held at Maple Hill 
Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 6:00pm to
 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her honor be made be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679088182581.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Linda J. Letcher was born on October 29, 1948, in Junction City, Kansas. 
She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Fred and Emma Harris, on a 
farm just outside of Junction City. Soon after graduating from Dwight 
High School in 1966, she moved to Kansas City where she took a job with 
Hallmark Cards. Linda married her husband, Ronald Letcher, in 1968 and 
together they enjoyed 52 years of marriage and had two sons, Jason and 
Jerod. When her first son was born, Linda decided to become a 
homemaker and for the next 25 years, she was very active in the lives of
 her boys and her community. Linda frequently volunteered at St. 
Patrick's Grade School and, after her sons were grown, worked there 
full-time as a secretary in the principal's office, retiring after 22 
years of dedicated service. In her free time, Linda loved cooking, 
quilting, bowling, and playing bass guitar as a member of several 
country bands. She also volunteered with 4-H and was a former board 
member of the Wy-Jon Women's Bowling Association. Linda was beloved
 by multiple generations of children, parents, faculty, and staff at St.
 Patrick's, and was considered a "second mom" to many of her sons' 
classmates and friends. It is a testament to her character that she will
 be deeply missed not only by friends she had known for decades, but 
also those whom she'd only met in her final months. Linda passed 
away peacefully while in hospice care on March 15, 2023, surrounded by 
friends and loved ones. She is survived by her two sons, as well as a 
great many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends. Linda 
was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, in 2020, and earlier by 
her parents, Ordella (Harris) Liley and James Godfrey, and sister, 
Karlene Graves. A visitation service will be held at Maple Hill 
Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 6:00pm to
 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her honor be made be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.&nbsp;

Linda J. Letcher

COVINGTON, La. — Jessica Ashley Gauntt, age 36, departed this 
life on March 4, 2023. Jessica was born in Junction City, Kansas, on May 
8, 1986. Jessica “Jess” was the daughter of Stacey Edwards and Michael 
Gauntt.

Jessica graduated from Poplar Springs High School in 2004. She had 
many friends during her life who remember her as being a kind and 
fun-loving person. She was always thinking of others and wanting to help
 those in need. She lived in many places including Bonifay, Florida, 
Jasper, Alabama, Pensacola, Florida, Eudora, Kansas, Milton, Florida, 
and most recently Covington, Louisiana.

Jessica is survived by her mother, Stacey (Jason) Edwards, father, 
Michael Gauntt, sons Jerrin Gauntt, Tuscon “Eli” Schenck, brother Jeremy
 Gauntt, sister, Jona Bauer, Uncle Don and Aunt Dot Hendrix, Uncle Carl 
and Aunt Jodeen Hendrix, and her beloved Granny Pat Hendrix. Also left 
behind to grieve her are her companion for seven years, Brian Schenck, 
and best friend Evelyn Carnley and many family members and friends. She 
is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Serinity Dawn Hansen, 
grandfather Tuscon Hendrix and Uncle Scott Hendrix.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on 
Saturday March 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Capel of Bagnell &amp; Son 
Funeral Home 75212 Hwy 437 Covington, Louisiana 70435 with visitation 
from 11:00 a.m. until service time.

“May the choirs of angels come to greet you and speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his Mercy.”

Bagnell &amp; Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

COVINGTON, La. — Jessica Ashley Gauntt, age 36, departed this 
life on March 4, 2023. Jessica was born in Junction City, Kansas, on May 
8, 1986. Jessica “Jess” was the daughter of Stacey Edwards and Michael 
Gauntt.Jessica graduated from Poplar Springs High School in 2004. She had 
many friends during her life who remember her as being a kind and 
fun-loving person. She was always thinking of others and wanting to help
 those in need. She lived in many places including Bonifay, Florida, 
Jasper, Alabama, Pensacola, Florida, Eudora, Kansas, Milton, Florida, 
and most recently Covington, Louisiana.Jessica is survived by her mother, Stacey (Jason) Edwards, father, 
Michael Gauntt, sons Jerrin Gauntt, Tuscon “Eli” Schenck, brother Jeremy
 Gauntt, sister, Jona Bauer, Uncle Don and Aunt Dot Hendrix, Uncle Carl 
and Aunt Jodeen Hendrix, and her beloved Granny Pat Hendrix. Also left 
behind to grieve her are her companion for seven years, Brian Schenck, 
and best friend Evelyn Carnley and many family members and friends. She 
is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Serinity Dawn Hansen, 
grandfather Tuscon Hendrix and Uncle Scott Hendrix.Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on 
Saturday March 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Capel of Bagnell &amp; Son 
Funeral Home 75212 Hwy 437 Covington, Louisiana 70435 with visitation 
from 11:00 a.m. until service time.We love you, Jess.“May the choirs of angels come to greet you and speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his Mercy.”Bagnell &amp; Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jessica Ashley Gauntt

Gail Eileen Bozek, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, 
February 27, 2023.  She was born on July 17, 1937, in the town of 
Amsterdam, New York.

Gail is survived by her two 
children from a previous marriage: a son, Donald Gene Young Jr., and 
his wife Deborah Young, of Glen, NY; and a daughter, Barbara Jean 
(Young) Cyriacks, and her husband, Gilbert Cyriacks, of Manhattan, 
Kansas; also a granddaughter, Amanda Young, of Schenectady, NY; a 
grandson, Taylor Young and his wife Killian, and a great grandson, David
 Young of Galway, NY.

She is also survived by four 
brothers: Herman Spencer and his wife Kay of Dakota Dunes, SD and their 
daughter Jody Atchison and her husband Brian; Seymour Spencer, Jr. of 
Johnstown, NY; John Spencer and his wife Toni of Amsterdam, NY, and 
their children Carrie-Anne French and Shannon Trembley; and James 
Spencer, of Leeds, MA.

She is also survived by 3 
stepchildren: Daniel Bozek Jr. and his wife Tracy and their children 
Nicole and Daniel; Linda Bozek and her children, Jennifer and Franklin; 
and Sandy Adair and her husband, Bradley, and their children, Danielle, 
Denise and Bradley.

She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Daniel Richard Bozek; her parents, Seymour Spencer and Carrie 
Baird Spencer; and a niece, Casey Spencer.

She attended
 State University of New York at Cobleskill where she was Copy Editor 
for their “Hill Whispers” newspaper. She graduated in 1957 with an 
Associate Degree in Food Service Administration.

As a 
single mom in the ‘60s, she cared for her young children, with support 
from her family, by working in Food Service in the Johnstown Hospital.

Before
 retiring, she had worked for 16 years in the sheet metal industry at 
the White Mop Wringer Co. in Fultonville, NY, where she met Dan.

Gail was united in marriage to Daniel Richard Bozek on June 14, 1980.  They enjoyed square dancing and bowling as a couple.

She
 was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 29, 1980, and 
became a member of the Johnstown Congregation.  Upon moving to Hillcrest
 Spring Assisted Living Facility, she became a member of the Amsterdam 
Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. For the last six years she has 
lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Manhattan, Kansas.

A
 virtual Memorial service will be transmitted via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. 
Central Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.

Meeting ID: 873 8589 6318 Passcode: faithful

Gail
 had a high respect for the work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses that helps 
millions of people worldwide. So, in lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be directed to Jehovah's Witnesses at&nbsp;donate.jw.org. 
and select "Worldwide Work."

To leave condolences or comments, please visit https://www.irvinparkview.com&nbsp;and click on OBITUARIES.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679077409040.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gail Eileen Bozek, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, 
February 27, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1937, in the town of 
Amsterdam, New York.Gail is survived by her two 
children from a previous marriage: a son, Donald Gene Young Jr., and 
his wife Deborah Young, of Glen, NY; and a daughter, Barbara Jean 
(Young) Cyriacks, and her husband, Gilbert Cyriacks, of Manhattan, 
Kansas; also a granddaughter, Amanda Young, of Schenectady, NY; a 
grandson, Taylor Young and his wife Killian, and a great grandson, David
 Young of Galway, NY.She is also survived by four 
brothers: Herman Spencer and his wife Kay of Dakota Dunes, SD and their 
daughter Jody Atchison and her husband Brian; Seymour Spencer, Jr. of 
Johnstown, NY; John Spencer and his wife Toni of Amsterdam, NY, and 
their children Carrie-Anne French and Shannon Trembley; and James 
Spencer, of Leeds, MA.She is also survived by 3 
stepchildren: Daniel Bozek Jr. and his wife Tracy and their children 
Nicole and Daniel; Linda Bozek and her children, Jennifer and Franklin; 
and Sandy Adair and her husband, Bradley, and their children, Danielle, 
Denise and Bradley.She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Daniel Richard Bozek; her parents, Seymour Spencer and Carrie 
Baird Spencer; and a niece, Casey Spencer.She attended
 State University of New York at Cobleskill where she was Copy Editor 
for their “Hill Whispers” newspaper. She graduated in 1957 with an 
Associate Degree in Food Service Administration.As a 
single mom in the ‘60s, she cared for her young children, with support 
from her family, by working in Food Service in the Johnstown Hospital.Before
 retiring, she had worked for 16 years in the sheet metal industry at 
the White Mop Wringer Co. in Fultonville, NY, where she met Dan.Gail was united in marriage to Daniel Richard Bozek on June 14, 1980. They enjoyed square dancing and bowling as a couple.She
 was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 29, 1980, and 
became a member of the Johnstown Congregation. Upon moving to Hillcrest
 Spring Assisted Living Facility, she became a member of the Amsterdam 
Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. For the last six years she has 
lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Manhattan, Kansas.A
 virtual Memorial service will be transmitted via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. 
Central Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.Meeting ID: 873 8589 6318 Passcode: faithfulGail
 had a high respect for the work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses that helps 
millions of people worldwide. So, in lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be directed to Jehovah's Witnesses at&nbsp;donate.jw.org. 
and select "Worldwide Work."To leave condolences or comments, please visit https://www.irvinparkview.com&nbsp;and click on OBITUARIES.

Gail Eileen Bozek

Gary Warren Simnitt, age 76 of 
Leonardville, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Ascension Via 
Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born on March 27, 1946 in Manhattan, the son of Warren William and Mae C. (Haller) Simnitt.

On September 4, 1970, he married Margie Williams.&nbsp; They later divorced.

Gary was a maintenance supervisor for Kansas State Wildlife and 
Parks.&nbsp; He immensely enjoyed fishing and if you couldn’t find him, he 
was usually on a bank with his fishing pole.&nbsp; He even smelted his own 
lead for fishing weights and anchors.

He is survived by one son, Wade Simnitt and wife Shaylee of Clay 
Center; one daughter Chris Ricker and husband Josh of Leonardville; five
 sisters, Linda Webber of Riley, Rhonda Wege and husband Tim of 
Leonardville, Sandy Johnson and husband Chuck of Manhattan, Tammi 
Heitman and husband Don of Palmer and Sheila Jennings and husband Kerry 
of Riley; four grandchildren, Kasey Malec (Amber), Keegan Simnitt, 
Treston Ricker and Tatum Ricker and one grandchild on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, John Webber.

Cremation is planned with private family graveside services at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Gary Simnitt Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Gary Warren Simnitt, age 76 of 
Leonardville, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Ascension Via 
Christi Hospital in Manhattan.He was born on March 27, 1946 in Manhattan, the son of Warren William and Mae C. (Haller) Simnitt.On September 4, 1970, he married Margie Williams.&nbsp; They later divorced.Gary was a maintenance supervisor for Kansas State Wildlife and 
Parks.&nbsp; He immensely enjoyed fishing and if you couldn’t find him, he 
was usually on a bank with his fishing pole.&nbsp; He even smelted his own 
lead for fishing weights and anchors.He is survived by one son, Wade Simnitt and wife Shaylee of Clay 
Center; one daughter Chris Ricker and husband Josh of Leonardville; five
 sisters, Linda Webber of Riley, Rhonda Wege and husband Tim of 
Leonardville, Sandy Johnson and husband Chuck of Manhattan, Tammi 
Heitman and husband Don of Palmer and Sheila Jennings and husband Kerry 
of Riley; four grandchildren, Kasey Malec (Amber), Keegan Simnitt, 
Treston Ricker and Tatum Ricker and one grandchild on the way.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, John Webber.Cremation is planned with private family graveside services at a later date.Memorials may be made to the Gary Simnitt Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Gary Warren Simnitt

Diana Mathilda (Beauregard) Catlin 
went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023.&nbsp; She was born to 
Albert &amp; Josephine (Goyette) Beauregard March 14, 1931, in Clifton. 
She attended Grade School at country schools including Limestone. At 14 
she moved to a boarding house in Miltonvale to attend High School.&nbsp; She 
worked odd jobs to pay for her room and board. While in High School she 
worked in the lunchroom to help pay for her meals.&nbsp; She participated in 
band and was proud to be a drum majorette.&nbsp; She began working for the 
Citizen’s State Bank in Miltonvale and worked five years until 1953.&nbsp; 
She married the love of her life, Dean Catlin on October 22, 1953.

Diana was active in St. Anthony’s 
Catholic Church in Miltonvale, St. Anthony’s Altar Society, Miltonvale 
Manor Board, Miltonvale Chamber of Commerce, and many others. She was 
the Matriarch of her family’s Faith always leading by example. She 
always put others ahead of herself in all things.&nbsp; She sent greeting 
cards to family and friends throughout her life.

Her biggest joy was her family.&nbsp; She 
never missed a ballgame, recital, program or otherwise. She loved 
cooking for them and others.&nbsp; Family favorites included brownies, 
chocolate peanut butter balls, chocolate pudding cake and well, 
everything.

Preceeding her in death were her 
parents, sister Dora Mae Lister and husband Carl, brother &amp; sister 
in law Harry (Bub) &amp; Fay Catlin, brother Albert Lee (passing the 
same day), granddaughters Erin &amp; Elisha Brummet.

Left to celebrate her life include her
 husband, Dean, son Dan Catlin, Miltonvale,&nbsp; daughters Debra Catlin, 
Miltonvale, &nbsp;and Darla (Bryan) Bebber, Miltonvale.&nbsp; Grandchildren Chris 
(Melissa) McNeil Miltonvale, Lindsey Forslund (Zack) Neodesha, Kansas, 
&nbsp;Nate (Skylar) Brummet, Miltonvale, Nick Brummet, Miltonvale.&nbsp; Step 
Grandchildren; Maryssa (AJ) Lewis, Clyde Ohio, Cassie Lagroon, Salina, 
James (Zule) Bebber, Austin, Texas, BeyLee Brummet, Lincoln Ks, Lauren 
Brummet, Cawker City, Ks, and Colby Ensign, Miltonvale, Ks.

Great grandchildren Tayla Diane 
Forslund, Neodesha, Cashdyn Brummet, Brooks Brummet, Laikyn Brummet, and
 Baby Brummet (coming in September),Miltonvale. Step Great 
Grandchildren: Baylor &amp; Kenley Lewis, Clyde Oh, Camden &amp; Cambri 
Lagroon, Salina, Ks, Derek &amp; Alayna Bebber Austin, Tx.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17th, from 5-7 p.m. with rosary to follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 18th at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Miltonvale. Memorials can be given to the St. Anthony’s Alter Society.&nbsp;

The live stream for the service will start shortly before 2:00PM at the following link.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome</a>

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 </figure>Diana Mathilda (Beauregard) Catlin 
went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023.&nbsp; She was born to 
Albert &amp; Josephine (Goyette) Beauregard March 14, 1931, in Clifton. 
She attended Grade School at country schools including Limestone. At 14 
she moved to a boarding house in Miltonvale to attend High School.&nbsp; She 
worked odd jobs to pay for her room and board. While in High School she 
worked in the lunchroom to help pay for her meals.&nbsp; She participated in 
band and was proud to be a drum majorette.&nbsp; She began working for the 
Citizen’s State Bank in Miltonvale and worked five years until 1953.&nbsp; 
She married the love of her life, Dean Catlin on October 22, 1953.Diana was active in St. Anthony’s 
Catholic Church in Miltonvale, St. Anthony’s Altar Society, Miltonvale 
Manor Board, Miltonvale Chamber of Commerce, and many others. She was 
the Matriarch of her family’s Faith always leading by example. She 
always put others ahead of herself in all things.&nbsp; She sent greeting 
cards to family and friends throughout her life.Her biggest joy was her family.&nbsp; She 
never missed a ballgame, recital, program or otherwise. She loved 
cooking for them and others.&nbsp; Family favorites included brownies, 
chocolate peanut butter balls, chocolate pudding cake and well, 
everything.Preceeding her in death were her 
parents, sister Dora Mae Lister and husband Carl, brother &amp; sister 
in law Harry (Bub) &amp; Fay Catlin, brother Albert Lee (passing the 
same day), granddaughters Erin &amp; Elisha Brummet.Left to celebrate her life include her
 husband, Dean, son Dan Catlin, Miltonvale,&nbsp; daughters Debra Catlin, 
Miltonvale, &nbsp;and Darla (Bryan) Bebber, Miltonvale.&nbsp; Grandchildren Chris 
(Melissa) McNeil Miltonvale, Lindsey Forslund (Zack) Neodesha, Kansas, 
&nbsp;Nate (Skylar) Brummet, Miltonvale, Nick Brummet, Miltonvale.&nbsp; Step 
Grandchildren; Maryssa (AJ) Lewis, Clyde Ohio, Cassie Lagroon, Salina, 
James (Zule) Bebber, Austin, Texas, BeyLee Brummet, Lincoln Ks, Lauren 
Brummet, Cawker City, Ks, and Colby Ensign, Miltonvale, Ks.Great grandchildren Tayla Diane 
Forslund, Neodesha, Cashdyn Brummet, Brooks Brummet, Laikyn Brummet, and
 Baby Brummet (coming in September),Miltonvale. Step Great 
Grandchildren: Baylor &amp; Kenley Lewis, Clyde Oh, Camden &amp; Cambri 
Lagroon, Salina, Ks, Derek &amp; Alayna Bebber Austin, Tx.Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17th, from 5-7 p.m. with rosary to follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 18th at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Miltonvale. Memorials can be given to the St. Anthony’s Alter Society.&nbsp;The live stream for the service will start shortly before 2:00PM at the following link.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome</a>

Diana Catlin

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

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

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

Nicolae 'Nicu' Gligor

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

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

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

Suk Kim

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

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

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

Sylvia Louise Brown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carl Angus Niemann Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

Stephen 'Steve' M. Morrison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dorothea Zafran

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

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

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

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

Betty J. Skidmore

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brother: Kenneth Rookstool of Vernon County, MO

Sister: Nancy Daringer of Leavenworth, KS

Brother: Yancy Daringer of Kansas City, KS

21 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild

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

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

Samuel Robert Rookstool

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

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

Sheryl K. Bleakley

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

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

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

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

Roy E. Wood

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

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

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

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

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

David Lambert

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678896966208.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Vera Mae McCabe, 80, of Nashville, Tennessee, 
passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her daughter’s home in 
Tennessee, surrounded by her family. 
Vera was born on June 17, 1942, in Troy, Iowa, the daughter of William 
and Eva (Brewer) Freshour. As a young child, she accepted Jesus Christ 
as her personal Savior. She was united in marriage to Earl Dean McCabe 
and they settled in Fairfield, Iowa, and raised their five children. They 
later divorced. While she lived in Fairfield, she worked at Chain and 
Cable until they closed. Vera then moved to Nashville, Tennessee. She 
began working at Nashville Wire and Whirlpool. Vera later found her 
passion at the Gingerbread House Day Care Center, retiring at the age of
 78. Vera loved watching reruns of Gunsmoke, The Rifleman and Marty 
Stuart &amp; Connie Smith country music shows. Vera never forgot her 
roots; she loved coming to Iowa to visit family and friends. 
She leaves to cherish her loving memory, Earl (Rochelle) McCabe of 
Fairfield, Linda (Stacy) Hunt of Nashville, Tennessee, Jane (Jim) Miller
 of Wayland, Iowa, and Kenny (Bev) McCabe of Junction City, Kansas, along with
 several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Carol Kiefer, 
grandsons, Shae McCabe and Jeremy Rogers, great grandson, Dakota Kiefer 
and her brothers and sisters, Mary Graves, Joe Freshour, Kathy Freshour,
 Jack Freshour, Dena Richardson, Gale Patterson and Helen Freshour. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.
 at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Pastor David Forrester 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery rural 
Wayland. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until service time 
on Saturday at the Murphy Funeral Home. A memorial has been established
 in her memory.&nbsp;

Vera Mae McCabe

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678896556818.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Raymond Earl Jerwick Jr., age 74, died March 12, 2023, surrounded by 
his loving family. He was born to Raymond Earl Sr. and Lillian (Parker) 
Jerwick, on August 29, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT.Raymond was born and raised in Bridgeport. He attended Bridgeport 
schools and graduated in 1967.&nbsp; Raymond joined the Marines right out of 
high school and served in the Vietnam War. After serving two years with 
the Marines he made his way back to Connecticut where he married Susan 
Malchisky, on October 11, 1969. In 1974, Raymond joined the Army. He and 
his family moved to Fort Benning, Germany and Kansas, where he retired 
after 26 years of service. Raymond worked for the Fort Riley Exchange 
(Aafes), later retiring from there also. He earned a Bachelors degree in
 Business Management.Raymond enjoyed a plethora of outdoor activites such as hunting, 
fishing, working on cars and most of all target shooting. He also 
enjoyed some time inside on his computer. Above all else though, he 
loved his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp; He is preceded in death
 by his parents and two sisters, Marlene Burgess and Lillian Hamelin.Survivors:Wife: Susan Jerwick of Wakefield, KS Daughter: Tina (Jarrod) Wynn of Clay Center, KS Daughter: Dawn (Larry) Ryan of Clay Center, KS Brother: Robert (Peggy) Skorvanek of Greenwich, CT Sister: Carole Truncone of Stratford, CT Brother: Samuel Jerwick of New Haven, CT Sister: Diane Crowley of Meriden, CT Grandchildren: Jake Wynn, Jadyn Wynn, Nikole Ryan, Britney Ryan, Brody Ryan Several Nieces and NephewsFuneral Services:&nbsp; No services are planned at this timeMemorials:&nbsp; Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

Raymond Earl Jerwick Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Col. Laura J. Bredemeier

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

An obituary and services are pending with Danner Funeral Home.

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

Terry Decker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Milton 'Buzz' A. Wendland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lamonia 'Mona' F. Lammers Bauer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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