Terri Sue Conatser, 62, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (July 6, 2022) at her home in St. George.

Born October 28, 1959 in Franklin, Kansas, Terri was the daughter of Walter and Betty Maureen (Beasley) Ochs.&nbsp; Terri had been married to Charlie Barker.&nbsp; She married David Conatser on January 1, 2011 in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.

Terri was a member of Immanuel Faith Community Church Wells Creek.&nbsp; She was an accomplished quilter and enjoyed watching wrestling on TV.&nbsp; Terri's greatest joy came in the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Terri was employed as a secretary at Lee Construction Co. in Garden City, Kansas. She previously worked with the American Red Cross and SRS in Garden City.&nbsp; She and David moved to St. George in May, 2020.

Survivors include her husband, David; two daughters, Victoria Niedfeldt (Tyrel) of Wamego, KS and Elizabeth Wills of St. George, KS; six grandchildren, Nautami Niedfeldt, Zyrain Frizzell, Brayen Niedfeldt, Brandon Jr. Wills, Braxton Wills and William Mitchell; a brother, Doug Ochs (Francee) of Minneapolis, KS; and one niece and one nephew.

Terri was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday (July 12, 2022) at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; at Immanuel Faith Community Church Wells Creek with Pastor Tim Pearson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Wells Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be this evening (July 11, 2022)g from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

Memorials are requested to Immanuel Faith Community Church Wells Creek and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Road, Wamego, KS 66547.

Terri Sue Conatser, 62, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (July 6, 2022) at her home in St. George.Born October 28, 1959 in Franklin, Kansas, Terri was the daughter of Walter and Betty Maureen (Beasley) Ochs.&nbsp; Terri had been married to Charlie Barker.&nbsp; She married David Conatser on January 1, 2011 in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.Terri was a member of Immanuel Faith Community Church Wells Creek.&nbsp; She was an accomplished quilter and enjoyed watching wrestling on TV.&nbsp; Terri's greatest joy came in the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.Terri was employed as a secretary at Lee Construction Co. in Garden City, Kansas. She previously worked with the American Red Cross and SRS in Garden City.&nbsp; She and David moved to St. George in May, 2020.Survivors include her husband, David; two daughters, Victoria Niedfeldt (Tyrel) of Wamego, KS and Elizabeth Wills of St. George, KS; six grandchildren, Nautami Niedfeldt, Zyrain Frizzell, Brayen Niedfeldt, Brandon Jr. Wills, Braxton Wills and William Mitchell; a brother, Doug Ochs (Francee) of Minneapolis, KS; and one niece and one nephew.Terri was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral services will be held Tuesday (July 12, 2022) at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; at Immanuel Faith Community Church Wells Creek with Pastor Tim Pearson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Wells Creek Cemetery.Visitation will be this evening (July 11, 2022)g from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.Memorials are requested to Immanuel Faith Community Church Wells Creek and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Road, Wamego, KS 66547.

Terri Sue Conatser

Melvin Leroy Carlson, age 76 of Randolph, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born on December 21, 1945 in Westmoreland, the son of Elvin Leroy and Barbara LaVerna (Linder) Carlson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Olsburg Cemetery.

Complete obituary information will be announced later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Melvin Leroy Carlson, age 76 of Randolph, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.He was born on December 21, 1945 in Westmoreland, the son of Elvin Leroy and Barbara LaVerna (Linder) Carlson.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Olsburg Cemetery.Complete obituary information will be announced later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Melvin Leroy Carlson

Marlin "Pete" “Bill” Verlyn Peterson, 80 of Clay Center, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Clay County Medical Center surrounded by family.&nbsp; He was born on July 27, 1941, the son of Pete and Edith (Graves) Peterson in Clay Center.&nbsp;

Pete Grew up in the Clifton area and attended the Pleasant Peak School.&nbsp; He graduated from Clifton High School in 1959.&nbsp; He joined the U.S. Army and served for 3 years and was a proud veteran.&nbsp; Pete was a loyal and dedicated employee at Hutchinson/Mayrath for over 42 years as the shipping clerk.

He married Brenda Trahan at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Miltonvale, Kansas on September 16, 1972.&nbsp; To this union a daughter was born, Tamara Kay.&nbsp; They made their home in or near Clay Center fro almost 50 years.

Pete had a prestigious collection of Native American artifacts, all were personal finds in Clay and Washington Counties.&nbsp; He won several awards from the Kansas Archeological Society over the years for his personal find collections.

Pete was also a devoted and serious KU basketball fan and even got to meet with Coach Bill Self.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Delmer, LaVerne and Glemo and a sister, Marcine Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Peterson; daughter, Tamara Wallace; granddaughters, Jaycee Aikman, Addie Wallace and Molly Wallace; great grandson, Hunter Lee Aikman and many nieces and nephews

Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clay Center, Kansas.

Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clay Center, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clay Center Carnagie Library or the Kansas Archeological Society and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Marlin "Pete" “Bill” Verlyn Peterson, 80 of Clay Center, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Clay County Medical Center surrounded by family.&nbsp; He was born on July 27, 1941, the son of Pete and Edith (Graves) Peterson in Clay Center.&nbsp;Pete Grew up in the Clifton area and attended the Pleasant Peak School.&nbsp; He graduated from Clifton High School in 1959.&nbsp; He joined the U.S. Army and served for 3 years and was a proud veteran.&nbsp; Pete was a loyal and dedicated employee at Hutchinson/Mayrath for over 42 years as the shipping clerk.He married Brenda Trahan at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Miltonvale, Kansas on September 16, 1972.&nbsp; To this union a daughter was born, Tamara Kay.&nbsp; They made their home in or near Clay Center fro almost 50 years.Pete had a prestigious collection of Native American artifacts, all were personal finds in Clay and Washington Counties.&nbsp; He won several awards from the Kansas Archeological Society over the years for his personal find collections.Pete was also a devoted and serious KU basketball fan and even got to meet with Coach Bill Self.He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Delmer, LaVerne and Glemo and a sister, Marcine Johnson.Survivors include his wife, Brenda Peterson; daughter, Tamara Wallace; granddaughters, Jaycee Aikman, Addie Wallace and Molly Wallace; great grandson, Hunter Lee Aikman and many nieces and nephewsMemorial services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clay Center, Kansas.Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clay Center, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clay Center Carnagie Library or the Kansas Archeological Society and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Marlin "Pete" “Bill” Verlyn Peterson

Diana F. Russell, 61 of Topeka, died Monday, July 4, 2022 at the Stormont Vail Hospital.&nbsp; She was born on October 26, 1960 in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Leo and Roberta (Weir) Horner.

Diana grew up in Wakefield, graduating from Wakefield High School in 1978.&nbsp; She married Todd Russell on June 1, 1986.&nbsp; Diana worked at the Foot Locker Warehouse in Junction City for over 25 years before moving to Topeka in 2014.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her father.

Daughter: Lacey and husband, Jason Lewis of Ottawa, Kansas

Mother: Roberta Horner of Gardner, Kansas

Brother: Dan and wife, Terri Horner of Tennessee

Brother: Doug Horner of Wakefield, Kansas

Sister: Deb and husband, Greg Lumb of Kansas City, Kansas

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; at the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield , Kansas

Interment will follow in the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield, Kansas.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield, Kansas

Memorials may be made to the Diana Russell Memorial Fund to be designated later and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Diana F. Russell, 61 of Topeka, died Monday, July 4, 2022 at the Stormont Vail Hospital.&nbsp; She was born on October 26, 1960 in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Leo and Roberta (Weir) Horner.Diana grew up in Wakefield, graduating from Wakefield High School in 1978.&nbsp; She married Todd Russell on June 1, 1986.&nbsp; Diana worked at the Foot Locker Warehouse in Junction City for over 25 years before moving to Topeka in 2014.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her father.Survivors:Husband: Todd Russell of Topeka, KansasDaughter: Lacey and husband, Jason Lewis of Ottawa, KansasMother: Roberta Horner of Gardner, KansasBrother: Dan and wife, Terri Horner of TennesseeBrother: Doug Horner of Wakefield, KansasSister: Deb and husband, Greg Lumb of Kansas City, Kansas3 grandchildrenFuneral services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; at the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield , KansasInterment will follow in the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield, Kansas.Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield, KansasMemorials may be made to the Diana Russell Memorial Fund to be designated later and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Diana F. Russell

Richard J. Wright, Jr., 76 of Miltonvale, died Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on July 22, 1945 in Lynch, Nebraska the son of Richard, Sr. and Evelyn (Kelly) Wright.

Richard grew up in Lynch and O’Neill, Nebraska and worked with his family on ranches in Nebraska and South Dakota.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1966.&nbsp; After his service, Richard worked as a self employed truck driver for over 40 years.&nbsp; He was a past commander of the Miltonvale American Legion and was a member of the V.F.W.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Karen Papke.

Son: Richard J. Wright, III of San Diego, California

Sister: Linda and husband, Mel Christensen of Lake Andes, South Dakota

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Miltonvale, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miltonvale EMS c/o the funeral home.

Richard J. Wright, Jr., 76 of Miltonvale, died Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on July 22, 1945 in Lynch, Nebraska the son of Richard, Sr. and Evelyn (Kelly) Wright.Richard grew up in Lynch and O’Neill, Nebraska and worked with his family on ranches in Nebraska and South Dakota.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1966.&nbsp; After his service, Richard worked as a self employed truck driver for over 40 years.&nbsp; He was a past commander of the Miltonvale American Legion and was a member of the V.F.W.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Karen Papke.Survivors:Son: Richard J. Wright, III of San Diego, California2 grandchildren: Damien and OliviaSister: Linda and husband, Mel Christensen of Lake Andes, South DakotaMemorial Services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Miltonvale, Kansas.There will be no visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to Miltonvale EMS c/o the funeral home.

Richard J. Wright, Jr.

Catherine Irene Reed Patton went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born to Victor and Bessie (Hindman) Reed on July, 19, 1927 and she was one of six siblings. On August 2, 1947 Catherine was united in marriage to John E. Patton at the Methodist Church of Salina, KS. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2007.

Catherine graduated from Solomon High School in 1945 and also attended Brown Mackie. She worked for the Reflector Chronicle for many years. She volunteered at the Historical Society, was a member of Eastern Star and First Baptist Church. Catherine loved to cook, read and spend time with family and friends. She loved to dance and sing along to her favorite hymns, country western songs and Elvis.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Victor Reed and Robert Reed, and her sister Velma Erker. She is survived by daughters, Vicki (Bob) Wright of Abilene, KS, and Joyce (Ron) Montgomery of Rockdale, TX; one brother, Ed Reed of Melbourne, FL and one sister, Velda Isaacson of Salina, KS; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Thursday night, July 7th at Martin Becker Carlson Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 8th at First Baptist Church, Abilene at 10 a.m.

Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, Abilene, Hospice of Dickinson County and Garten’s Countryside.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Catherine Irene Reed Patton went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born to Victor and Bessie (Hindman) Reed on July, 19, 1927 and she was one of six siblings. On August 2, 1947 Catherine was united in marriage to John E. Patton at the Methodist Church of Salina, KS. He preceded her in death on February 20, 2007. Catherine graduated from Solomon High School in 1945 and also attended Brown Mackie. She worked for the Reflector Chronicle for many years. She volunteered at the Historical Society, was a member of Eastern Star and First Baptist Church. Catherine loved to cook, read and spend time with family and friends. She loved to dance and sing along to her favorite hymns, country western songs and Elvis. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Victor Reed and Robert Reed, and her sister Velma Erker. She is survived by daughters, Vicki (Bob) Wright of Abilene, KS, and Joyce (Ron) Montgomery of Rockdale, TX; one brother, Ed Reed of Melbourne, FL and one sister, Velda Isaacson of Salina, KS; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday night, July 7th at Martin Becker Carlson Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 8th at First Baptist Church, Abilene at 10 a.m.Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, Abilene, Hospice of Dickinson County and Garten’s Countryside.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Catherine Irene Reed Patton

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 <li>Service:&nbsp; Saturday, July 9th, 2022&nbsp; 1:00 p.m.</li><li>Interment:&nbsp; Abilene Cemetery, 14th Street, Abilene, KS</li>
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Cecilia Marie Barlow-Rogers (Houlton) - February 29th, 1956 - June 25th, 2022

&nbsp;Sandra Sue Conrad, age 83, of Manhattan, died June 28, 2022, at Stoneybrook Retirement Community. She was born September 16, 1938, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the daughter Summer and Evelyn (Siefer) Morris. She moved to Manhattan in 2017. Sandra was a teller at Metcalf State Bank in Overland Park and also had worked for Sprint. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Norman L. Conrad in 1994. She was also preceded in death by her brother Terry Morris. Survivors include her two daughters: Robin Mall and her husband Scott of Manhattan, and Stacy Walford and her husband Emory of Parish, Florida; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with private family memorial services. Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page. Memorial contributions may be made to Stoneybrook Retirement Community. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;Sandra Sue Conrad, age 83, of Manhattan, died June 28, 2022, at Stoneybrook Retirement Community. She was born September 16, 1938, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the daughter Summer and Evelyn (Siefer) Morris. She moved to Manhattan in 2017. Sandra was a teller at Metcalf State Bank in Overland Park and also had worked for Sprint. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Norman L. Conrad in 1994. She was also preceded in death by her brother Terry Morris. Survivors include her two daughters: Robin Mall and her husband Scott of Manhattan, and Stacy Walford and her husband Emory of Parish, Florida; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with private family memorial services. Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page. Memorial contributions may be made to Stoneybrook Retirement Community. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sandra Sue Conrad

Sherice A. Ledbetter, 57, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Manhattan, Kansas.

She was born on October 10, 1964, in Germany. Sherice was the daughter of Jack and Heidi Ledbetter.&nbsp;

Lucy is survived by her mother Heidi, her son, Kyle Ledbetter, and her brother, Michael Ledbetter.

&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Ledbetter.

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

Sherice A. Ledbetter, 57, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Manhattan, Kansas.She was born on October 10, 1964, in Germany. Sherice was the daughter of Jack and Heidi Ledbetter.&nbsp;Lucy is survived by her mother Heidi, her son, Kyle Ledbetter, and her brother, Michael Ledbetter.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Ledbetter.Cremation arrangements are in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.

Sherice A. Ledbetter

Peggy M. Keller, 58, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Highland Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Martin. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604. Peggy was born October, 25, 1963 in Sumner, IA the daughter of Robert Paul Busch and Marcia May (Regenold) Busch. Peggy graduated from Central University of Missouri with a bachelors degree in accounting. She worked for Landmark National Bank in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; Peggy was a member of Highland Baptist Church. On April 29, 1995 she married Hal Keller at the First Southern Baptist Church in Manhattan, KS. Survivors include her husband Hal of the home in Junction City, KS; parents, Robert and Marcia Busch; four brothers, Randy, Steve, Kenny and Ed Busch; one sister, Joanne Bateman.

Peggy M. Keller, 58, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Highland Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Martin. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604. Peggy was born October, 25, 1963 in Sumner, IA the daughter of Robert Paul Busch and Marcia May (Regenold) Busch. Peggy graduated from Central University of Missouri with a bachelors degree in accounting. She worked for Landmark National Bank in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; Peggy was a member of Highland Baptist Church. On April 29, 1995 she married Hal Keller at the First Southern Baptist Church in Manhattan, KS. Survivors include her husband Hal of the home in Junction City, KS; parents, Robert and Marcia Busch; four brothers, Randy, Steve, Kenny and Ed Busch; one sister, Joanne Bateman.

Peggy M. Keller

Darlyene Mardell Westberg aged eighty-six of Junction City, Kansas, was born in Huxley, Texas on November 5, 1935, and passed from this life on July 2, 2022. She was one of eight children born to Avery P., and Jewel Odessa Oswalt. At the age of seventeen, Darlyene graduated from high school in May of 1953 and moved to Houston, Texas where she went to work and attended church at the Gulfgate Pentecostal Church pastored by Brother Fred Olson. She met and later married Leonard Eugene Westberg in December 1955. Leonard and Darlyene engaged in working for the local church under Pastor Olson. She attended Texas Bible College for one and a half years until her husband received a calling to pastor in Church Point, Louisiana in 1969. In 1971 she moved to Junction City, Kansas with her husband as he became the new pastor of Faith Tabernacle. From June 1971 until 2004 she lived in Junction City. Darlyene resided in Wichita serving under Pastor Nathan Dudley and later under Pastor Robert Davis of Wheelersburg, Ohio before returning to Junction City in 2013 again serving under Nathan Dudley. Known as ‘Sister Westberg,’ she taught Sunday School in the local church, as well as at numerous youth camps. Due to her genuine and practical daily living applications of biblical teachings, she was a highly sought-after speaker for ministerial and Ladies Retreats around the country. Darlyene worked beside her husband in both churches where he served as pastor. She loved people as well as working in God’s vineyard. Until the end, her heart was in working for the Kingdom of God and labored to encourage others. In December 1972, God richly blessed her life with their darling, precious daughter Marjorie who was born on the 14th. This angel came into their lives and blessed them with an abundance of sunshine and joy. Marjorie Darlyene resides in the home. Brother Westberg went to his retirement in Heaven on September 3, 2001. Sister Westberg leaves to cherish her memory: a brother David Oswalt and his family; Brother-in-law Francis Westberg and family, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She was also affectionately known as “mom” or “grandma” by her sons, daughters, and friends in the Lord. Preceding Darlyene in death were two sisters: Hortense Fleming, and Lurlean Miller, as well as brothers Avery Oswalt, Joe Oswalt, Gurvis Oswalt, and two infant siblings. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Faith Tabernacle Church with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. No visitation is planned.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darlyene Mardell Westberg aged eighty-six of Junction City, Kansas, was born in Huxley, Texas on November 5, 1935, and passed from this life on July 2, 2022. She was one of eight children born to Avery P., and Jewel Odessa Oswalt. At the age of seventeen, Darlyene graduated from high school in May of 1953 and moved to Houston, Texas where she went to work and attended church at the Gulfgate Pentecostal Church pastored by Brother Fred Olson. She met and later married Leonard Eugene Westberg in December 1955. Leonard and Darlyene engaged in working for the local church under Pastor Olson. She attended Texas Bible College for one and a half years until her husband received a calling to pastor in Church Point, Louisiana in 1969. In 1971 she moved to Junction City, Kansas with her husband as he became the new pastor of Faith Tabernacle. From June 1971 until 2004 she lived in Junction City. Darlyene resided in Wichita serving under Pastor Nathan Dudley and later under Pastor Robert Davis of Wheelersburg, Ohio before returning to Junction City in 2013 again serving under Nathan Dudley. Known as ‘Sister Westberg,’ she taught Sunday School in the local church, as well as at numerous youth camps. Due to her genuine and practical daily living applications of biblical teachings, she was a highly sought-after speaker for ministerial and Ladies Retreats around the country. Darlyene worked beside her husband in both churches where he served as pastor. She loved people as well as working in God’s vineyard. Until the end, her heart was in working for the Kingdom of God and labored to encourage others. In December 1972, God richly blessed her life with their darling, precious daughter Marjorie who was born on the 14th. This angel came into their lives and blessed them with an abundance of sunshine and joy. Marjorie Darlyene resides in the home. Brother Westberg went to his retirement in Heaven on September 3, 2001. Sister Westberg leaves to cherish her memory: a brother David Oswalt and his family; Brother-in-law Francis Westberg and family, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She was also affectionately known as “mom” or “grandma” by her sons, daughters, and friends in the Lord. Preceding Darlyene in death were two sisters: Hortense Fleming, and Lurlean Miller, as well as brothers Avery Oswalt, Joe Oswalt, Gurvis Oswalt, and two infant siblings. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Faith Tabernacle Church with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. No visitation is planned.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darlyene Mardell Westberg

Lorie Ann (Woodworth) Massey, age 45 of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on August 17, 1976 in Manhattan, the daughter of Danny Ray and Lorine Kay (Allen) Woodworth.&nbsp; She graduated from Blue Valley Randolph High School in 1994.

On July 12, 2016 she married Allen Massey, Jr.&nbsp; He survives of the home.

Following high school, Lorie graduated from Crum’s Beauty School and was a beautician and cosmetologist, working at various Salon’s during her career.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking and watching old movies.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her father, Danny Woodworth of Manhattan; her daughter Eva Woodworth of Manhattan; her brother, Brian Woodworth and wife Heather of Riley and her nieces, Jaiden and Miah Woodworth and Kyla Woodworth Lockyer.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorine Woodworth and an infant sister, Laura Michelle Woodworth.

A registry book will be available to sign at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 and Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

A memorial has been established for the Lorie Woodworth Massey Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date. &nbsp;Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Lorie Ann (Woodworth) Massey, age 45 of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2022 at her residence.She was born on August 17, 1976 in Manhattan, the daughter of Danny Ray and Lorine Kay (Allen) Woodworth.&nbsp; She graduated from Blue Valley Randolph High School in 1994.On July 12, 2016 she married Allen Massey, Jr.&nbsp; He survives of the home.Following high school, Lorie graduated from Crum’s Beauty School and was a beautician and cosmetologist, working at various Salon’s during her career.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking and watching old movies.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her father, Danny Woodworth of Manhattan; her daughter Eva Woodworth of Manhattan; her brother, Brian Woodworth and wife Heather of Riley and her nieces, Jaiden and Miah Woodworth and Kyla Woodworth Lockyer.She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorine Woodworth and an infant sister, Laura Michelle Woodworth.A registry book will be available to sign at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 and Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.A memorial has been established for the Lorie Woodworth Massey Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date. &nbsp;Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Lorie Ann (Woodworth) Massey

Donna Lee Anderson, age 88, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on July 2nd 2022. She was the daughter of Leslie Ralph Loader and Alma Nellie (Knisley) Loader. Donna was born south of Enterprise on August 15th, 1933. She lived there until she was four years old. They then moved south of Chapman where she attended school until 4th grade.The family then moved to the Buckeye Community. She attended the Jeffcoat and Oak Creek one room country schoolhouse until 8th grade. Donna then rode the bus to Chapman High School. During this time she met the love of her life, Leo Anderson. Donna Graduated in 1951. Donna accepted the Lord in High School while attending church camp. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday school and Junior Church. After graduating, she was employed at the United Utilities Telephone Company in Abilene for 10years. In 1953, Donna married Leo Anderson on August 23rd and they made their home in Abilene. In 1963, she opened up her home for childcare and was one of the first sitters to be licensed in Abilene. Donna cared for over 80 children including second generations and enjoyed each one as well as her own. The Children spent their days playing in the backyard, going for walks, reading, painting, and drawing pictures, going on short field trips and playing games. She taught them that they all were special and that God created and loved each one of them. In 2000, she received an award for 35 years in childcare and continued sitting until 2014 at the age of 80 years old. In her free time she enjoyed being with her family, gardening, being with friends, reading and writing poetry, and listening to spiritual music. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Leo in April 2009, as well as her parents, 3 brothers- Weldon, Lyle, and Linn, as well as her two sisters- Lila and Doris. She is survived by her 2 children- Nell Jean Thacker and husband Chester of Rural Chapman, and her son Clifford and wife Darlene of rural Abilene. Donna had three grandchildren- Justin, Marci, and Josh. She also had 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, July 7th 2022 at Danner Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cheeven (Henry) Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at Danner Funeral home. Family suggests memorials be given to St. Jude’s Hospital or Brainard Indian School. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funer Home, 601 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp; , age 88, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on July 2nd 2022. She was the daughter of Leslie Ralph Loader and Alma Nellie (Knisley) Loader.

Donna was born south of Enterprise on August 15th, 1933. She lived there until she was four years old. They then moved south of Chapman where she attended school until 4th grade.The family then moved to the Buckeye Community. She attended the Jeffcoat and Oak Creek one room country schoolhouse until 8th grade. Donna then rode the bus to Chapman High School. During this time she met the love of her life, Leo Anderson. Donna Graduated in 1951. Donna accepted the Lord in High School while attending church camp. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday school and Junior Church. After graduating, she was employed at the United Utilities Telephone Company in Abilene for 10years. In 1953, Donna married Leo Anderson on August 23rd and they made their home in Abilene.

In 1963, she opened up her home for childcare and was one of the first sitters to be licensed in Abilene. Donna cared for over 80 children including second generations and enjoyed each one as well as her own. The Children spent their days playing in the backyard, going for walks, reading, painting, and drawing pictures, going on short field trips and playing games. She taught them that they all were special and that God created and loved each one of them. In 2000, she received an award for 35 years in childcare and continued sitting until 2014 at the age of 80 years old.&nbsp; In her free time she enjoyed being with her family, gardening, being with friends, reading and writing poetry, and listening to spiritual music.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Leo in April 2009, as well as her parents, 3 brothers- Weldon, Lyle, and Linn, as well as her two sisters- Lila and Doris. She is survived by her 2 children- Nell Jean Thacker and husband Chester of Rural Chapman, and her son Clifford and wife Darlene of rural Abilene. Donna had three grandchildren- Justin, Marci, and Josh. She also had 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7th 2022 at Danner Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cheeven (Henry) Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Danner Funeral home. Family suggests memorials be given to St. Jude’s Hospital or Brainard Indian School. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funer Home, 601 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna Lee Anderson, age 88, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on July 2nd 2022. She was the daughter of Leslie Ralph Loader and Alma Nellie (Knisley) Loader. Donna was born south of Enterprise on August 15th, 1933. She lived there until she was four years old. They then moved south of Chapman where she attended school until 4th grade.The family then moved to the Buckeye Community. She attended the Jeffcoat and Oak Creek one room country schoolhouse until 8th grade. Donna then rode the bus to Chapman High School. During this time she met the love of her life, Leo Anderson. Donna Graduated in 1951. Donna accepted the Lord in High School while attending church camp. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday school and Junior Church. After graduating, she was employed at the United Utilities Telephone Company in Abilene for 10years. In 1953, Donna married Leo Anderson on August 23rd and they made their home in Abilene. In 1963, she opened up her home for childcare and was one of the first sitters to be licensed in Abilene. Donna cared for over 80 children including second generations and enjoyed each one as well as her own. The Children spent their days playing in the backyard, going for walks, reading, painting, and drawing pictures, going on short field trips and playing games. She taught them that they all were special and that God created and loved each one of them. In 2000, she received an award for 35 years in childcare and continued sitting until 2014 at the age of 80 years old. In her free time she enjoyed being with her family, gardening, being with friends, reading and writing poetry, and listening to spiritual music. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Leo in April 2009, as well as her parents, 3 brothers- Weldon, Lyle, and Linn, as well as her two sisters- Lila and Doris. She is survived by her 2 children- Nell Jean Thacker and husband Chester of Rural Chapman, and her son Clifford and wife Darlene of rural Abilene. Donna had three grandchildren- Justin, Marci, and Josh. She also had 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, July 7th 2022 at Danner Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cheeven (Henry) Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at Danner Funeral home. Family suggests memorials be given to St. Jude’s Hospital or Brainard Indian School. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funer Home, 601 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp; , age 88, of Abilene went to be with the Lord on July 2nd 2022. She was the daughter of Leslie Ralph Loader and Alma Nellie (Knisley) Loader.Donna was born south of Enterprise on August 15th, 1933. She lived there until she was four years old. They then moved south of Chapman where she attended school until 4th grade.The family then moved to the Buckeye Community. She attended the Jeffcoat and Oak Creek one room country schoolhouse until 8th grade. Donna then rode the bus to Chapman High School. During this time she met the love of her life, Leo Anderson. Donna Graduated in 1951. Donna accepted the Lord in High School while attending church camp. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday school and Junior Church. After graduating, she was employed at the United Utilities Telephone Company in Abilene for 10years. In 1953, Donna married Leo Anderson on August 23rd and they made their home in Abilene. In 1963, she opened up her home for childcare and was one of the first sitters to be licensed in Abilene. Donna cared for over 80 children including second generations and enjoyed each one as well as her own. The Children spent their days playing in the backyard, going for walks, reading, painting, and drawing pictures, going on short field trips and playing games. She taught them that they all were special and that God created and loved each one of them. In 2000, she received an award for 35 years in childcare and continued sitting until 2014 at the age of 80 years old.&nbsp; In her free time she enjoyed being with her family, gardening, being with friends, reading and writing poetry, and listening to spiritual music. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Leo in April 2009, as well as her parents, 3 brothers- Weldon, Lyle, and Linn, as well as her two sisters- Lila and Doris. She is survived by her 2 children- Nell Jean Thacker and husband Chester of Rural Chapman, and her son Clifford and wife Darlene of rural Abilene. Donna had three grandchildren- Justin, Marci, and Josh. She also had 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7th 2022 at Danner Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cheeven (Henry) Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Danner Funeral home. Family suggests memorials be given to St. Jude’s Hospital or Brainard Indian School. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funer Home, 601 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna Lee Anderson

Bonnie Mel (Hubbell) Devore, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 28, 2022. She was born on the 4th of July, 1948 in Medford, OR to Melvin and Margaret (Romick) Hubbell. After a few years in Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX the family settled in Topeka, KS when Bonnie was ten years old. She attended Seaman High School in Topeka, then Kansas State University in Manhattan. She graduated K-State with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics Education and a master’s degree in Financial Counseling. She and her future husband, John, found each other during the final semester of their undergraduate years. They were engaged after three months, married after nine, and got to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary December 19, 2020. Bonnie was hired by USD 383 to teach Home Economics classes at Manhattan High School starting in the fall of 1970. This job led John to seek local employment and extended their sojourn in Manhattan for an additional 52 years. She quit this teaching job in 1979 to stay home with their two young sons. In 1985, a year after the birth of their daughter, she became certified as a computer programmer and started working half time at the University Computing Center. In 1988 she returned to full-time teaching, this time at the Manhattan Middle School. After three years of teaching Home Economics, she created the middle school’s first computer education program. For the next 16 years she was “the” middle school computer teacher in Manhattan, even traveling between the two new middle schools that were built in 1996 to ensure that both schools offered computer courses to students. Bonnie loved teaching because she was very much a people person. She loved the students, with her teaching philosophy being “teach the student first and the subject second.” She taught approximately 10,000 students over her three-decade career and kept in touch with many of them afterwards, including those that she had had in her first few years. After retiring, Bonnie enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially in groups. The travel included overseas river cruises, an ocean cruise, a trip to Scotland to explore her ancestral roots, and Friends of McCain trips to New York and Los Angeles. She served on several organization boards including the ATA Bus board of directors during its expansion years in Manhattan, the Friends of McCain board, and the Sunset Zoo Trust board. Bonnie was an avid believer and member of First Christian Church. She was also in organizations such as PEO and Daughters of the American Revolution. She belonged to card groups, dinner groups, and a mahjong group. Throughout her life she was kind and sociable and truly loved being around people. Bonnie had many hobbies which included flower gardening, playing cards, playing mahjong, flying, attending McCain performances and K-State athletic events, and interior design. She designed the house she and John built in 1975, which they lived in together for 47 years until her death. She had a private pilot’s license and especially enjoyed takeoffs and landings – so much so that her instructor had to push her to do the required cross-country flights. Eventually she did most of the flying on a trip, with her husband and infant son, to California City. The trip included a landing on the mesa runway at Sedona, AZ with a significant leg of the route flying over the Grand Canyon. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Karen (Hubbell) Grose, and a stillborn granddaughter Sage Devore. She is survived by her husband John, her sons Bryan and Kevin, her daughter Casey, daughter-in-law Lisa (Clarke) Devore, grandson Coen Devore, brother Richard Hubbell, brother-in-law David Grose, her sister’s sons Donovan and Nolan Grose and Nolan’s wife Sandra, her sister’s daughter Cory Grose and husband Reuben Dohrendorf and their daughter Hayden and son Gavin (Bonnie was their surrogate grandmother), sister-in-law Jewelda (Devore) Scofield and husband Steve, nephew Greg Scofield and wife Dana and sons Max and Cooper, niece Mindy (Scofield) Ott and husband Dan and sons Peyton, Prosper, and Harvest. A family visitation will be held at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home Wednesday July 6 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 7 at First United Methodist Church in Manhattan.&nbsp; A graveside service will follow at Sunrise Cemetery. A luncheon back at the church will follow that service. Memorial contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice Inc. in Manhattan, KS. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bonnie Mel (Hubbell) Devore, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 28, 2022. She was born on the 4th of July, 1948 in Medford, OR to Melvin and Margaret (Romick) Hubbell. After a few years in Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX the family settled in Topeka, KS when Bonnie was ten years old. She attended Seaman High School in Topeka, then Kansas State University in Manhattan. She graduated K-State with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics Education and a master’s degree in Financial Counseling. She and her future husband, John, found each other during the final semester of their undergraduate years. They were engaged after three months, married after nine, and got to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary December 19, 2020. Bonnie was hired by USD 383 to teach Home Economics classes at Manhattan High School starting in the fall of 1970. This job led John to seek local employment and extended their sojourn in Manhattan for an additional 52 years. She quit this teaching job in 1979 to stay home with their two young sons. In 1985, a year after the birth of their daughter, she became certified as a computer programmer and started working half time at the University Computing Center. In 1988 she returned to full-time teaching, this time at the Manhattan Middle School. After three years of teaching Home Economics, she created the middle school’s first computer education program. For the next 16 years she was “the” middle school computer teacher in Manhattan, even traveling between the two new middle schools that were built in 1996 to ensure that both schools offered computer courses to students. Bonnie loved teaching because she was very much a people person. She loved the students, with her teaching philosophy being “teach the student first and the subject second.” She taught approximately 10,000 students over her three-decade career and kept in touch with many of them afterwards, including those that she had had in her first few years. After retiring, Bonnie enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially in groups. The travel included overseas river cruises, an ocean cruise, a trip to Scotland to explore her ancestral roots, and Friends of McCain trips to New York and Los Angeles. She served on several organization boards including the ATA Bus board of directors during its expansion years in Manhattan, the Friends of McCain board, and the Sunset Zoo Trust board. Bonnie was an avid believer and member of First Christian Church. She was also in organizations such as PEO and Daughters of the American Revolution. She belonged to card groups, dinner groups, and a mahjong group. Throughout her life she was kind and sociable and truly loved being around people. Bonnie had many hobbies which included flower gardening, playing cards, playing mahjong, flying, attending McCain performances and K-State athletic events, and interior design. She designed the house she and John built in 1975, which they lived in together for 47 years until her death. She had a private pilot’s license and especially enjoyed takeoffs and landings – so much so that her instructor had to push her to do the required cross-country flights. Eventually she did most of the flying on a trip, with her husband and infant son, to California City. The trip included a landing on the mesa runway at Sedona, AZ with a significant leg of the route flying over the Grand Canyon. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Karen (Hubbell) Grose, and a stillborn granddaughter Sage Devore. She is survived by her husband John, her sons Bryan and Kevin, her daughter Casey, daughter-in-law Lisa (Clarke) Devore, grandson Coen Devore, brother Richard Hubbell, brother-in-law David Grose, her sister’s sons Donovan and Nolan Grose and Nolan’s wife Sandra, her sister’s daughter Cory Grose and husband Reuben Dohrendorf and their daughter Hayden and son Gavin (Bonnie was their surrogate grandmother), sister-in-law Jewelda (Devore) Scofield and husband Steve, nephew Greg Scofield and wife Dana and sons Max and Cooper, niece Mindy (Scofield) Ott and husband Dan and sons Peyton, Prosper, and Harvest. A family visitation will be held at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home Wednesday July 6 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 7 at First United Methodist Church in Manhattan.&nbsp; A graveside service will follow at Sunrise Cemetery. A luncheon back at the church will follow that service. Memorial contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice Inc. in Manhattan, KS. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bonnie Mel (Hubbell) Devore

Navarral Ann Bitzer of Manhattan, KS, died Wednesday June 29, 2022, at 5:50 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. She was 92 years young! She was born September 15, 1929 to Merlin Luther Johnson and Bessie Virginia (Hagin) Johnson in Hutchinson, KS. Soon after, her family moved to Oklahoma where her maternal grandfather lived on land he homesteaded near Stillwater in 1990. After a few years, the family moved back to Pratt, KS and then to Wichita. She met her husband Eugene in Wichita, and they were married in Great Bend, KS. After her husband’s discharge from the military, he worked for the Federal Civil Service, Department of the Army, transferring from Great Bend to Garden City in 1968. Ann and Eugene enjoyed being foster parents for several years due to their love of children. During her years in Garden City, Ann worked for the U.S. Post Office, Elementary schools of USD 457, and retired from Edward Jones in 1999. Ann loved to travel, especially cruising the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Alaska, and along the coast to Canada. She said the European trip visiting 7 countries and her trip to Ireland left her with a lifetime of memories. Ann was a member of the Manhattan First Baptist Church/ABW, Riley County F.C.E., Senior Center, RSVP, AARP, Harmony Rebekah’s #689, Eagles POPPS club, and DAV Life Member. She moved to Manhattan in 2012 from Garden City, joining the Manhattan Welcome Club soon after. She was their President for 3 years and was known for closing each meeting with a joke. If you knew Ann, you would know how much she loved to laugh, especially at herself. She attended their Coffee and Breakfast groups and said the most fun she had was playing Bunko with her friends. She had been a volunteer with Hospice since 1999 in Garden City and Manhattan. She joined the Garden City Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1976, was elected as State Secretary for 12 years, and became the State President in 1995. The Ann Bitzer Secretary of the Year Award is presented annually during the State Convention in honor of her years in that position. She received many honors through the years, such as the Local and State Auxiliary, State Aerie Mother/Grandmother/Great Grandmother as a Kansas Special Sunflower, and inducted into the State Hall of Fame in 2009. Ann was presented with the Alta Browning Smith Award in 2013. Only one sister is chosen annually by the FOE Grand Madam President out of the many letters she receives from State Auxiliaries within the United States. Ann started the Past Presidents Club at Auxiliary #3124 in Garden City, KS; was Kansas State Ritual Chairman for 8 years, MINK Ritual Chairman, State Membership Chairman, Conductor for 8 years on a Kansas State Ritual Team, winning first place more than once. She was chosen Heart Queen of her local auxiliary and District #7 and was also named Kansas State Heart Queen. Grand Madam President Lorraine Grimes appointed Ann as Assistant Grand Madam Conductor during the International Grand Convention in Las Vegas. Grand Madam President Carleen Corum named her as the South-Central Regional President in 2001. Ann was honored with being named Mother for the South-Central Region two separate times. She was also a dual member of the Eagles in Manhattan. She served as Secretary/Treasurer of NARFE for several years, she also served on the Finney Country Committee on Aging Board as President in Garden City for 5 years and enjoyed her time as the Queen Bee of a Red Hat Club. She was a Pen Pal with second grade children at the Victor Ornalas School, volunteered for CASA, Family Crisis, was a receptionist at the Senior Center, and called Bingo at a local nursing home. In 1991 Ann was presented with the US President George Bush award, the Thousand Points of Light, the Woodsman Award, and the Hospice Volunteer of the Year award. As the Hospice Coordinator so aptly put it, “Ann is the busiest retired person I’ve ever met.” Ann served as the Family Coordinator for the 467th Firefighting Unit at the local Army Reserves when the men were deployed to Saudi Arabia. Ann and her husband were honored by being named Grand Marshals in the parade given by Garden City upon their return home from Desert Storm. Ann enjoyed all types of crafts, found quillery fascinating, loved to write stories and poems, and collected angels and Santa Claus figurines. But felt her greatest gift in life was her husband, daughters, and family. Ann is survived by two daughters: April Eugenia Garetson of Wamego (John); and Malinda Ann Rose, Groveland, CA; 5 grandsons: John Armstrong, Justin Hudson, Jack Armstrong, Danny Conn, and John Derek Garetson; 3 granddaughters: Misty Segura-Bowers, Brandy Conn, and Ashley Garetson; 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandsons. Ann was preceded in death by her husband in 2007, daughter Sherrina Fawn Bitzer in 2014, her parents, stepfather Roy Cummings, brother Merlin Junior Johnson, who died during WWII, an infant grandson, and great-granddaughter Camryn Leena Rose. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:30 until 7:00p.m. Friday July 15, 2022 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 16, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, 2121 Bluehills Road in Manhattan. Burial is to be at a later date in Pratt. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice Inc. or the St. Catherine Hospice House in Garden City. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Navarral Ann Bitzer of Manhattan, KS, died Wednesday June 29, 2022, at 5:50 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. She was 92 years young! She was born September 15, 1929 to Merlin Luther Johnson and Bessie Virginia (Hagin) Johnson in Hutchinson, KS. Soon after, her family moved to Oklahoma where her maternal grandfather lived on land he homesteaded near Stillwater in 1990. After a few years, the family moved back to Pratt, KS and then to Wichita. She met her husband Eugene in Wichita, and they were married in Great Bend, KS. After her husband’s discharge from the military, he worked for the Federal Civil Service, Department of the Army, transferring from Great Bend to Garden City in 1968. Ann and Eugene enjoyed being foster parents for several years due to their love of children. During her years in Garden City, Ann worked for the U.S. Post Office, Elementary schools of USD 457, and retired from Edward Jones in 1999. Ann loved to travel, especially cruising the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Alaska, and along the coast to Canada. She said the European trip visiting 7 countries and her trip to Ireland left her with a lifetime of memories. Ann was a member of the Manhattan First Baptist Church/ABW, Riley County F.C.E., Senior Center, RSVP, AARP, Harmony Rebekah’s #689, Eagles POPPS club, and DAV Life Member. She moved to Manhattan in 2012 from Garden City, joining the Manhattan Welcome Club soon after. She was their President for 3 years and was known for closing each meeting with a joke. If you knew Ann, you would know how much she loved to laugh, especially at herself. She attended their Coffee and Breakfast groups and said the most fun she had was playing Bunko with her friends. She had been a volunteer with Hospice since 1999 in Garden City and Manhattan. She joined the Garden City Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1976, was elected as State Secretary for 12 years, and became the State President in 1995. The Ann Bitzer Secretary of the Year Award is presented annually during the State Convention in honor of her years in that position. She received many honors through the years, such as the Local and State Auxiliary, State Aerie Mother/Grandmother/Great Grandmother as a Kansas Special Sunflower, and inducted into the State Hall of Fame in 2009. Ann was presented with the Alta Browning Smith Award in 2013. Only one sister is chosen annually by the FOE Grand Madam President out of the many letters she receives from State Auxiliaries within the United States. Ann started the Past Presidents Club at Auxiliary #3124 in Garden City, KS; was Kansas State Ritual Chairman for 8 years, MINK Ritual Chairman, State Membership Chairman, Conductor for 8 years on a Kansas State Ritual Team, winning first place more than once. She was chosen Heart Queen of her local auxiliary and District #7 and was also named Kansas State Heart Queen. Grand Madam President Lorraine Grimes appointed Ann as Assistant Grand Madam Conductor during the International Grand Convention in Las Vegas. Grand Madam President Carleen Corum named her as the South-Central Regional President in 2001. Ann was honored with being named Mother for the South-Central Region two separate times. She was also a dual member of the Eagles in Manhattan. She served as Secretary/Treasurer of NARFE for several years, she also served on the Finney Country Committee on Aging Board as President in Garden City for 5 years and enjoyed her time as the Queen Bee of a Red Hat Club. She was a Pen Pal with second grade children at the Victor Ornalas School, volunteered for CASA, Family Crisis, was a receptionist at the Senior Center, and called Bingo at a local nursing home. In 1991 Ann was presented with the US President George Bush award, the Thousand Points of Light, the Woodsman Award, and the Hospice Volunteer of the Year award. As the Hospice Coordinator so aptly put it, “Ann is the busiest retired person I’ve ever met.” Ann served as the Family Coordinator for the 467th Firefighting Unit at the local Army Reserves when the men were deployed to Saudi Arabia. Ann and her husband were honored by being named Grand Marshals in the parade given by Garden City upon their return home from Desert Storm. Ann enjoyed all types of crafts, found quillery fascinating, loved to write stories and poems, and collected angels and Santa Claus figurines. But felt her greatest gift in life was her husband, daughters, and family. Ann is survived by two daughters: April Eugenia Garetson of Wamego (John); and Malinda Ann Rose, Groveland, CA; 5 grandsons: John Armstrong, Justin Hudson, Jack Armstrong, Danny Conn, and John Derek Garetson; 3 granddaughters: Misty Segura-Bowers, Brandy Conn, and Ashley Garetson; 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandsons. Ann was preceded in death by her husband in 2007, daughter Sherrina Fawn Bitzer in 2014, her parents, stepfather Roy Cummings, brother Merlin Junior Johnson, who died during WWII, an infant grandson, and great-granddaughter Camryn Leena Rose. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:30 until 7:00p.m. Friday July 15, 2022 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 16, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, 2121 Bluehills Road in Manhattan. Burial is to be at a later date in Pratt. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice Inc. or the St. Catherine Hospice House in Garden City. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Navarral Ann Bitzer 

&nbsp; L.B. Wade Anderson, Jr., of Topeka, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Midland Hospice. Dr. Anderson was 79. He was born on July 8, 1942 in Smithville, Missouri. He graduated from Junction City High School, The Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia, and Michigan State University earning a Ph.D. in Mathematics in 1973. Dr. Anderson worked in education for USD 475 as a mathematics teacher, a business manager and director of technology, creating the technology position and setting the vision for the district’s technological advancement. Wade Jr. enjoyed coaching baseball in his hometown of Junction City, KS and leading the effort to improve the playing field at Rathert Stadium. In addition to working in the schools, he worked for and retired from Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) in Topeka. He dedicated his time to being an advocate for teachers in Kansas in his role as a negotiator, technology director, and business manager. When he wasn’t working Wade enjoyed playing games with his grandkids and making competitive fun through card games, darts and farkle. He also spent time with his partner Martha Riddle of Topeka, creating special memories. Wade Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. Anderson Sr. and Carrie Evelyn Fisher and his wife Patricia (Pat) Anderson. He married Pat in 1962 and they raised three kids in Junction City Kansas. She passed in March 2020. He is survived by his six siblings, Mary Devin (Junction City KS), Ron Anderson (Las Vegas NV), Pam Wilson (Junction City KS), Barbie Tillman (Freeport FL), Chris Anderson (Dallas TX), and Curt Anderson (Lawrence KS). His three surviving children are: L.B. Wade III of Austin TX, Stanley (Dawn) of Lenexa KS, Lynn (Brian) of Shawnee KS and seven grandchildren Josh, Sydney, Jackson, Ruben, Luke, Maya, and Marissa. A Celebration of Wade’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

&nbsp; L.B. Wade Anderson, Jr., of Topeka, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Midland Hospice. Dr. Anderson was 79. He was born on July 8, 1942 in Smithville, Missouri. He graduated from Junction City High School, The Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia, and Michigan State University earning a Ph.D. in Mathematics in 1973. Dr. Anderson worked in education for USD 475 as a mathematics teacher, a business manager and director of technology, creating the technology position and setting the vision for the district’s technological advancement. Wade Jr. enjoyed coaching baseball in his hometown of Junction City, KS and leading the effort to improve the playing field at Rathert Stadium. In addition to working in the schools, he worked for and retired from Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) in Topeka. He dedicated his time to being an advocate for teachers in Kansas in his role as a negotiator, technology director, and business manager. When he wasn’t working Wade enjoyed playing games with his grandkids and making competitive fun through card games, darts and farkle. He also spent time with his partner Martha Riddle of Topeka, creating special memories. Wade Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. Anderson Sr. and Carrie Evelyn Fisher and his wife Patricia (Pat) Anderson. He married Pat in 1962 and they raised three kids in Junction City Kansas. She passed in March 2020. He is survived by his six siblings, Mary Devin (Junction City KS), Ron Anderson (Las Vegas NV), Pam Wilson (Junction City KS), Barbie Tillman (Freeport FL), Chris Anderson (Dallas TX), and Curt Anderson (Lawrence KS). His three surviving children are: L.B. Wade III of Austin TX, Stanley (Dawn) of Lenexa KS, Lynn (Brian) of Shawnee KS and seven grandchildren Josh, Sydney, Jackson, Ruben, Luke, Maya, and Marissa. A Celebration of Wade’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

L.B. Wade Anderson, Jr.

&nbsp; 1SG (RET) Howard Franklin "Gus" Garcia, 84, Junction City, KS, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. A funeral service will take place 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. A visitation will be held 10 - 11:30 prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Reverend Joyce Allen will officiate. Burial will take place with military honors at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. After the graveside service, the family will have a reception at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Johnson Cancer Research Center c/o of Kansas State University 1 Chalmers Hall 1711 Claflin Road Manhattan, KS 66506 Howard was born September 17, 1937, in Honolulu, HI, the son of Mack and Cecelia (Phillips) Garcia. Howard served in the United States Army. Howard retired from the United States Army in 1988. After his retirement, he worked for the Geary County Sheriff's Department as a jailor. He was a member of Church of Our Saviour in Junction City. He married Karin M. Hoefling forty-seven years ago in Junction City, KS. Survivors include his wife Karin of the home in Junction City; three sons, Leroy K. Garcia of Kailua, HI, Gary F. Martin of Bangor, PA and Michael G. Martin of Aurora, CO; two daughters, Joan L. Orsi of Wiley Ford, WV and Paulette A. Yam of Kapaa, HI; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his loving dog "Cody". He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, and a son, Dino Garcia of Nuuanu, HI.

&nbsp; 1SG (RET) Howard Franklin "Gus" Garcia, 84, Junction City, KS, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. A funeral service will take place 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. A visitation will be held 10 - 11:30 prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Reverend Joyce Allen will officiate. Burial will take place with military honors at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. After the graveside service, the family will have a reception at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Johnson Cancer Research Center c/o of Kansas State University 1 Chalmers Hall 1711 Claflin Road Manhattan, KS 66506 Howard was born September 17, 1937, in Honolulu, HI, the son of Mack and Cecelia (Phillips) Garcia. Howard served in the United States Army. Howard retired from the United States Army in 1988. After his retirement, he worked for the Geary County Sheriff's Department as a jailor. He was a member of Church of Our Saviour in Junction City. He married Karin M. Hoefling forty-seven years ago in Junction City, KS. Survivors include his wife Karin of the home in Junction City; three sons, Leroy K. Garcia of Kailua, HI, Gary F. Martin of Bangor, PA and Michael G. Martin of Aurora, CO; two daughters, Joan L. Orsi of Wiley Ford, WV and Paulette A. Yam of Kapaa, HI; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his loving dog "Cody". He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, and a son, Dino Garcia of Nuuanu, HI.

Howard Franklin "Gus" Garcia

Deanna June Barnes, age 79 of Olsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

She was born on June 17, 1943 in Westmoreland, the daughter of J. Dennis and Eva LaVetta (Webster) Holt.

On September 10, 1960, she married Keith Roblyer and to they had two sons, Monty and Todd.&nbsp; They later divorced.

She married Ed Barnes on November 17, 1988.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2002.

Deanna worked as a groundskeeper for the state of Kansas and was a fanatic KU fan.&nbsp; She was involved in agriculture her entire life.&nbsp; Her and Ed owned and operated E&amp;D Quarter Horses.&nbsp; She loved watching her great grandson play sports and spending time with all of her family and friends.&nbsp; Deanna was a member of the Olsburg Lutheran Church and Olsburg Pride.

She is survived by her two sons, Monty Roblyer and wife Patti of Olsburg and Todd Roblyer and wife Marti of Olsburg; two granddaughters, Brandi Innes and husband Tim of Olsburg and Dee J Mengel and husband Brandon of Olsburg; one great grandson, Caleb Innes; two step daughters, Julie and Cindy, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband Ed, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Darlene Marceron.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Olsburg Lutheran Church with Rev. Kaylie Ines officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Mariadahl Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Valley Foundation to go towards the building of the baseball and softball complex.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Deanna June Barnes, age 79 of Olsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.She was born on June 17, 1943 in Westmoreland, the daughter of J. Dennis and Eva LaVetta (Webster) Holt.On September 10, 1960, she married Keith Roblyer and to they had two sons, Monty and Todd.&nbsp; They later divorced.She married Ed Barnes on November 17, 1988.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2002.Deanna worked as a groundskeeper for the state of Kansas and was a fanatic KU fan.&nbsp; She was involved in agriculture her entire life.&nbsp; Her and Ed owned and operated E&amp;D Quarter Horses.&nbsp; She loved watching her great grandson play sports and spending time with all of her family and friends.&nbsp; Deanna was a member of the Olsburg Lutheran Church and Olsburg Pride.She is survived by her two sons, Monty Roblyer and wife Patti of Olsburg and Todd Roblyer and wife Marti of Olsburg; two granddaughters, Brandi Innes and husband Tim of Olsburg and Dee J Mengel and husband Brandon of Olsburg; one great grandson, Caleb Innes; two step daughters, Julie and Cindy, and many nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband Ed, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Darlene Marceron.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Olsburg Lutheran Church with Rev. Kaylie Ines officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Mariadahl Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Valley Foundation to go towards the building of the baseball and softball complex.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Deanna June Barnes

Lon Vincent Silver, 83, of Morganville, KS, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, at his residence. His loving wife and three daughters were by his side. 

He was born on July 11, 1938, in Clay Center, KS, to William Vincent Silver and Sophia Eileen (Malcolm) Silver, the oldest of three children. 

Lon attended K-State University, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He then spent four years in the U.S. Air Force at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina, KS. 

He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Jacqueline Sue Haden, on Oct. 24, 1958, at the First Baptist Church in Clay Center, KS. 

Lon’s lifelong career path would be to carry on the family farm, which has been in the family since the 1800’s. His love of the outdoors would culminate in an amazing 50 plus year career in farming. 

His passions were fishing, camping and gardening.  Together, with Jackie, they spent many years camping and fishing at Milford Lake. They grew a large garden every summer and enjoyed sharing their produce with family and friends, and selling their produce at the Junction City and Clay Center markets. For more than 30 years, they enjoyed spending the winter months in South Padre Island, TX. 

Lon was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather to his wife, three daughters and four grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his father (Bill), mother (Eileen), brother (Mike), and sister (Carol). 

Survivors include:  His wife, Jackie, of the home, daughters; Susan and Bob Ervin (Lenexa, KS), Christina and Jim Barnier (New Lisbon, WI), and Patricia Silver (Morganville, KS).  Grandchildren include:  Paul Ervin, John-Patrick Ervin, Dakota Barnier, and Kennedy Barnier. He is also survived by his beloved three nieces, four nephews, and many cousins. 

Respect calls for Lon’s Celebration of Life will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on July 11, 2022, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, KS.

Memorial contributions can be made to Milford State Park and be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Lon Vincent Silver, 83, of Morganville, KS, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, at his residence. His loving wife and three daughters were by his side. He was born on July 11, 1938, in Clay Center, KS, to William Vincent Silver and Sophia Eileen (Malcolm) Silver, the oldest of three children. Lon attended K-State University, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He then spent four years in the U.S. Air Force at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina, KS. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Jacqueline Sue Haden, on Oct. 24, 1958, at the First Baptist Church in Clay Center, KS. Lon’s lifelong career path would be to carry on the family farm, which has been in the family since the 1800’s. His love of the outdoors would culminate in an amazing 50 plus year career in farming. His passions were fishing, camping and gardening. Together, with Jackie, they spent many years camping and fishing at Milford Lake. They grew a large garden every summer and enjoyed sharing their produce with family and friends, and selling their produce at the Junction City and Clay Center markets. For more than 30 years, they enjoyed spending the winter months in South Padre Island, TX. Lon was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather to his wife, three daughters and four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father (Bill), mother (Eileen), brother (Mike), and sister (Carol). Survivors include: His wife, Jackie, of the home, daughters; Susan and Bob Ervin (Lenexa, KS), Christina and Jim Barnier (New Lisbon, WI), and Patricia Silver (Morganville, KS). Grandchildren include: Paul Ervin, John-Patrick Ervin, Dakota Barnier, and Kennedy Barnier. He is also survived by his beloved three nieces, four nephews, and many cousins. Respect calls for Lon’s Celebration of Life will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on July 11, 2022, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, KS.Memorial contributions can be made to Milford State Park and be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Lon Vincent Silver

Gregory Harmon Free, age 67 of Clay Center, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on April 9, 1955 in Emporia, the son of Jesse William and Alma Marie (Chase) Free.&nbsp; He graduated from Junction City High School in 1973.

In his early working years, he lived in Ark City, working at Cessna Aircraft, Hanes Concrete and the City of Ark City working as an animal control officer.&nbsp; He moved to Junction City in 1990 and worked for Rolling Meadows Golf Course, the Junction City Daily Union as a pressman and Jim Clark Auto in the bodyshop.&nbsp; He was a lover of animals.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Dianna Free of Clay Center; one niece, Kimberly Harding and husband Todd of Clay Center; one nephew, Kerry Free, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Randolph; two great nieces, Morgan Free and Jessie Free, both of Clay Center; three great nephews, Charles Harding and family, Brandon Harding and family and Jake Harding and family; and his cat, Nicodemus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Karol Free and Karen Free and one brother, Kerry Free.

Cremation is planned with private family burial at a later date.&nbsp; The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Clay County Animal Rescue and Education Center and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Gregory Harmon Free, age 67 of Clay Center, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at his residence.He was born on April 9, 1955 in Emporia, the son of Jesse William and Alma Marie (Chase) Free.&nbsp; He graduated from Junction City High School in 1973.In his early working years, he lived in Ark City, working at Cessna Aircraft, Hanes Concrete and the City of Ark City working as an animal control officer.&nbsp; He moved to Junction City in 1990 and worked for Rolling Meadows Golf Course, the Junction City Daily Union as a pressman and Jim Clark Auto in the bodyshop.&nbsp; He was a lover of animals.He is survived by his sister-in-law, Dianna Free of Clay Center; one niece, Kimberly Harding and husband Todd of Clay Center; one nephew, Kerry Free, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Randolph; two great nieces, Morgan Free and Jessie Free, both of Clay Center; three great nephews, Charles Harding and family, Brandon Harding and family and Jake Harding and family; and his cat, Nicodemus.He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Karol Free and Karen Free and one brother, Kerry Free.Cremation is planned with private family burial at a later date.&nbsp; The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to Clay County Animal Rescue and Education Center and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Gregory Harmon Free

Delores “Dee” Ouellette, 80, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at her residence in Clay Center, KS surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born February 14, 1942 in Clifton, KS to Elden and Mabel (Lillibridge) Hill. Dee grew up and attended school in Clifton. On October 29, 1959 she was united in marriage to Raymond “Jerry” Ouellette. The couple traveled with Jerry’s occupation as a surveyor before moving to Clay Center in 1970.

They owned and operated several local businesses over the years including the Silver Dollar, Dee &amp; Jerry’s, Tiger’s Den, Low Places, Southside and Donley’s Liquor Store. Dee was also employed at the Locker Plant, Boogaart’s and was the cafeteria supervisor at Clay Center Community Middle School for many years before retiring. Dee was member of the Clay Center Christian Church, B.P.O.E. and the Eagles. &nbsp;

Dee knew no stranger, was a great friend to many and always wore a smile. She was known to countless others as “Grandma Dee” and it’s undoubtedly from her loving and caring nature. One of her favorite things to do was support her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all of their activities, including sports. She was their #1 fan and rarely missed a game. &nbsp;Every year Dee looked forward to hosting Christmas Eve at her house with all of her family and closest friends which always included a picture with “Santa and Mrs. Claus”.

Dee is preceded in death by her parents Elden and Mabel Hill and husband, Jerry.&nbsp; Survivors include: daughter Sandra (Kim) Carpenter of Clay Center, KS; daughter Karen (Russ) Britt of Cabot, Arkansas; son Kenneth (Jackie) Ouellette of Clay Center, KS; son Michael (Trisa) Ouellette of Clay Center, KS; sister Linda (Fred) Lupher of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister-in-law Annette (Scott) Woodbury of Hutchinson, KS; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Respect calls will be Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS. Funeral services will be held at the Clay Center United Methodist Church on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to Clay County Animal Rescue &amp; Education (CCARE) or Meadowlark Hospice and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Delores “Dee” Ouellette, 80, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at her residence in Clay Center, KS surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born February 14, 1942 in Clifton, KS to Elden and Mabel (Lillibridge) Hill. Dee grew up and attended school in Clifton. On October 29, 1959 she was united in marriage to Raymond “Jerry” Ouellette. The couple traveled with Jerry’s occupation as a surveyor before moving to Clay Center in 1970.They owned and operated several local businesses over the years including the Silver Dollar, Dee &amp; Jerry’s, Tiger’s Den, Low Places, Southside and Donley’s Liquor Store. Dee was also employed at the Locker Plant, Boogaart’s and was the cafeteria supervisor at Clay Center Community Middle School for many years before retiring. Dee was member of the Clay Center Christian Church, B.P.O.E. and the Eagles. &nbsp;Dee knew no stranger, was a great friend to many and always wore a smile. She was known to countless others as “Grandma Dee” and it’s undoubtedly from her loving and caring nature. One of her favorite things to do was support her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all of their activities, including sports. She was their #1 fan and rarely missed a game. &nbsp;Every year Dee looked forward to hosting Christmas Eve at her house with all of her family and closest friends which always included a picture with “Santa and Mrs. Claus”.Dee is preceded in death by her parents Elden and Mabel Hill and husband, Jerry.&nbsp; Survivors include: daughter Sandra (Kim) Carpenter of Clay Center, KS; daughter Karen (Russ) Britt of Cabot, Arkansas; son Kenneth (Jackie) Ouellette of Clay Center, KS; son Michael (Trisa) Ouellette of Clay Center, KS; sister Linda (Fred) Lupher of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister-in-law Annette (Scott) Woodbury of Hutchinson, KS; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.Respect calls will be Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS. Funeral services will be held at the Clay Center United Methodist Church on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.Memorial contributions can be made to Clay County Animal Rescue &amp; Education (CCARE) or Meadowlark Hospice and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Delores “Dee” Ouellette

Carolyn A. Wester was born February 7, 1938 in Lemay, Missouri the daughter of Stephen F. and Margaret (Gender) Seninger Jr. She passed peacefully with loving care from her family and the wonderful, considerate care from the staff at Valley View Senior Living on Sunday June 26, 2022. She graduated from Mehlville Senior High School in Mehlville, Missouri with the class of 1956. She was united in marriage on January 23, 1959 to John Herman Wester, Jr in St. Louis, Missouri and had been a longtime Junction City area resident. Carolyn was a military wife and mother that supported her husband during most of his 22 years serving his country. She also worked for the Geary County Sheriff Department for a time in dispatch. Carolyn was a warm hearted, outgoing person who made friends wherever she went. Her generous personality and sense of humor made her a welcome friend who cared about people and their problems. Her hobbies were numerous. She began painting while colorizing her father’s customers B&amp;W portraits and enjoyed painting flowers, wildlife and freehand landscapes throughout her life. Amongst her other numerous hobbies she enjoyed quilting, ceramics and sewing. She is survived by her daughter Diane Margaret Wester, brother Dr. Stephen F. Seninger III, sister-in-law Daphne Herling, and numerous nieces and nephews on both sides of her extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband John, son Mark, and her parents. Services for Carolyn will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery near Manhattan. Cremation has been selected and there will be no visitation. Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carolyn A. Wester was born February 7, 1938 in Lemay, Missouri the daughter of Stephen F. and Margaret (Gender) Seninger Jr. She passed peacefully with loving care from her family and the wonderful, considerate care from the staff at Valley View Senior Living on Sunday June 26, 2022. She graduated from Mehlville Senior High School in Mehlville, Missouri with the class of 1956. She was united in marriage on January 23, 1959 to John Herman Wester, Jr in St. Louis, Missouri and had been a longtime Junction City area resident. Carolyn was a military wife and mother that supported her husband during most of his 22 years serving his country. She also worked for the Geary County Sheriff Department for a time in dispatch. Carolyn was a warm hearted, outgoing person who made friends wherever she went. Her generous personality and sense of humor made her a welcome friend who cared about people and their problems. Her hobbies were numerous. She began painting while colorizing her father’s customers B&amp;W portraits and enjoyed painting flowers, wildlife and freehand landscapes throughout her life. Amongst her other numerous hobbies she enjoyed quilting, ceramics and sewing. She is survived by her daughter Diane Margaret Wester, brother Dr. Stephen F. Seninger III, sister-in-law Daphne Herling, and numerous nieces and nephews on both sides of her extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband John, son Mark, and her parents. Services for Carolyn will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery near Manhattan. Cremation has been selected and there will be no visitation. Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carolyn A. Wester

Lazone Grays, age 103, a longtime Manhattan resident, died June 21, 2022, at Advena Living in Topeka. He was born June 4, 1919, in Iago, Texas, the son of James Payton and Mattie (Davis) Grays. Mr. Grays served from September 23, 1941, until June 1, 1962, in the United States Army and retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was proud to serve and protect his country and was active in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had received the Bronze Star while serving in Korea and was also awarded the Presidential Citation. Following his military service he worked at Kansas State University as a security guard from 1962 to 1973, and then in general maintenance and repair until 1981. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 17, Disabled American Veterans, Retired Seniors Volunteers Program and the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center. On May 6, 1946, in Houston, Texas, he was married to Mozelle E. Johnson. Mrs. Grays preceded him in death on January 31, 1985. He was also preceded in death by two siblings: Rose Stokes and Phillip Grays. Survivors include his two children: Adrian Cruz and her husband Ruben of Manhattan, and Lazone Grays, Jr. of Topeka; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 8th, at the Main Post Cemetery at Fort Riley. Family and friends are invited to meet at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home to form a procession to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lazone Grays, age 103, a longtime Manhattan resident, died June 21, 2022, at Advena Living in Topeka. He was born June 4, 1919, in Iago, Texas, the son of James Payton and Mattie (Davis) Grays. Mr. Grays served from September 23, 1941, until June 1, 1962, in the United States Army and retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was proud to serve and protect his country and was active in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had received the Bronze Star while serving in Korea and was also awarded the Presidential Citation. Following his military service he worked at Kansas State University as a security guard from 1962 to 1973, and then in general maintenance and repair until 1981. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 17, Disabled American Veterans, Retired Seniors Volunteers Program and the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center. On May 6, 1946, in Houston, Texas, he was married to Mozelle E. Johnson. Mrs. Grays preceded him in death on January 31, 1985. He was also preceded in death by two siblings: Rose Stokes and Phillip Grays. Survivors include his two children: Adrian Cruz and her husband Ruben of Manhattan, and Lazone Grays, Jr. of Topeka; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 8th, at the Main Post Cemetery at Fort Riley. Family and friends are invited to meet at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home to form a procession to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lazone Grays

William S. “Bill” Farley passed away on June 27, 2022.&nbsp; Born in Cordova, Tennessee on September 28, 1930, within two years his father died unexpectedly, leaving his mother to raise two small children while running a farm and mercantile store in the midst of the Great Depression.&nbsp; At Germantown High School he met the love of his life, Nancy Virginia Jones.&nbsp; He graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he was member of Delta Sigma Pi and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities.

Bill and Nancy married in 1951, and soon thereafter as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force he went to Japan in support of the Korean War.&nbsp; Upon his discharge he began a lengthy career with Sears, Roebuck &amp; Co. in various management assignments in Texas, Nebraska, and Colorado, and was certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Personnel Accreditation Institute.&nbsp; He later worked as a part-time field representative for the U.S. Census Bureau for more than ten years.

An amateur genealogist, he researched and published an extensive history of his ancestry,&nbsp;Vanocaten, reaching back over five centuries.&nbsp; He and Nancy shared a deep and lifelong love of jazz, blues, and swing music, attending countless concerts and events over the years.&nbsp; Seeking to instill a like appreciation in his children and grandchildren, Bill was legendary for his wedding toasts praising various aspects of the occasion while lamenting the absence of Ella Fitzgerald and a tenor sax quartet.&nbsp; He had a keen sense of humor and graciously received people from all walks of life.&nbsp; A world traveler, he cherished the personal freedom that our constitutional form of government ensures, and to that end pursued an energetic and abiding interest in politics.

Bill’s beloved wife, Nancy, passed away in 2019 after nearly 68 years of marriage.&nbsp; He is survived by four children:&nbsp; William S. “Bill” Farley Jr., Paul (Leslie) Farley, Jean (Jerry) Tracy, Ann (Jim) Vrchota; eight grandchildren: &nbsp;Charlene (Oscar) Chacon, Christina (Seth) Spanier, Monk Philaret (in the world, William S. IV) Farley, Peter Farley, Virginia Farley, Courtney Montgomery, Reid Tracy, Spencer Hayward; and four great-grandchildren:&nbsp; Dylan Spanier, Ryan Spanier, Elora Montgomery, and Maximiliano Chacon.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 5 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp; The funeral will take place on Wednesday, July 6 at 9:00 a.m. with interment to follow with military honors at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation in Pacific Palisades, California.

William S. “Bill” Farley passed away on June 27, 2022.&nbsp; Born in Cordova, Tennessee on September 28, 1930, within two years his father died unexpectedly, leaving his mother to raise two small children while running a farm and mercantile store in the midst of the Great Depression.&nbsp; At Germantown High School he met the love of his life, Nancy Virginia Jones.&nbsp; He graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he was member of Delta Sigma Pi and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities.Bill and Nancy married in 1951, and soon thereafter as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force he went to Japan in support of the Korean War.&nbsp; Upon his discharge he began a lengthy career with Sears, Roebuck &amp; Co. in various management assignments in Texas, Nebraska, and Colorado, and was certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Personnel Accreditation Institute.&nbsp; He later worked as a part-time field representative for the U.S. Census Bureau for more than ten years.An amateur genealogist, he researched and published an extensive history of his ancestry,&nbsp;Vanocaten, reaching back over five centuries.&nbsp; He and Nancy shared a deep and lifelong love of jazz, blues, and swing music, attending countless concerts and events over the years.&nbsp; Seeking to instill a like appreciation in his children and grandchildren, Bill was legendary for his wedding toasts praising various aspects of the occasion while lamenting the absence of Ella Fitzgerald and a tenor sax quartet.&nbsp; He had a keen sense of humor and graciously received people from all walks of life.&nbsp; A world traveler, he cherished the personal freedom that our constitutional form of government ensures, and to that end pursued an energetic and abiding interest in politics.Bill’s beloved wife, Nancy, passed away in 2019 after nearly 68 years of marriage.&nbsp; He is survived by four children:&nbsp; William S. “Bill” Farley Jr., Paul (Leslie) Farley, Jean (Jerry) Tracy, Ann (Jim) Vrchota; eight grandchildren: &nbsp;Charlene (Oscar) Chacon, Christina (Seth) Spanier, Monk Philaret (in the world, William S. IV) Farley, Peter Farley, Virginia Farley, Courtney Montgomery, Reid Tracy, Spencer Hayward; and four great-grandchildren:&nbsp; Dylan Spanier, Ryan Spanier, Elora Montgomery, and Maximiliano Chacon.Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 5 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp; The funeral will take place on Wednesday, July 6 at 9:00 a.m. with interment to follow with military honors at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation in Pacific Palisades, California.

William S. “Bill” Farley

Eddie
 Jay Freeman, 67, Junction City, formerly of Minneapolis, died Monday, 
June 27, 2022, at his home with his family at his side.&nbsp; Eddie was born 
December 5, 1954, in Salina to Edward J. and Arlene (Crist) Freeman.

Eddie
 was a 1973 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he worked at Great 
Plains in Salina and &nbsp;Abilene for over 25 years.&nbsp; Eddie and Vera Smith 
were married on November 10, 1973, in Minneapolis.

He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Jerry.

Survivors
 are his wife, Vera; daughter, Brandy Egbarts and her husband, Martin; 
son, Joe Freeman; mother, Arlene Crist; sisters, Carol Freeman and Janet
 Meade; grandchildren, Tyler Hohner and his wife Miranda, Quinn Egbarts,
 and Raylee Freeman; and great-grandchildren, Levi and Carter Hohner.

Visitation
 will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June 30, at Wilson Family
 Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.&nbsp; Memorial 
services will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be made in his name to be designated later and 
may be left in care of the funeral home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1656446010572.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eddie
 Jay Freeman, 67, Junction City, formerly of Minneapolis, died Monday, 
June 27, 2022, at his home with his family at his side.&nbsp; Eddie was born 
December 5, 1954, in Salina to Edward J. and Arlene (Crist) Freeman.Eddie
 was a 1973 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he worked at Great 
Plains in Salina and &nbsp;Abilene for over 25 years.&nbsp; Eddie and Vera Smith 
were married on November 10, 1973, in Minneapolis.He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Jerry.Survivors
 are his wife, Vera; daughter, Brandy Egbarts and her husband, Martin; 
son, Joe Freeman; mother, Arlene Crist; sisters, Carol Freeman and Janet
 Meade; grandchildren, Tyler Hohner and his wife Miranda, Quinn Egbarts,
 and Raylee Freeman; and great-grandchildren, Levi and Carter Hohner.Visitation
 will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June 30, at Wilson Family
 Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.&nbsp; Memorial 
services will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be made in his name to be designated later and 
may be left in care of the funeral home.

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