Merlin Potts, age 95 of Leonardville, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born on February 15, 1927, the son of Gideon Franklin and Carrie Greta (Buss) Potts.

Respect calls may be made from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. &nbsp;The family will not be present during this time.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for the Kansas Horsehoe Pitchers Association or the American Heart Association. &nbsp;Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Merlin Potts, age 95 of Leonardville, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.He was born on February 15, 1927, the son of Gideon Franklin and Carrie Greta (Buss) Potts.Respect calls may be made from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. &nbsp;The family will not be present during this time.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery.Memorials have been established for the Kansas Horsehoe Pitchers Association or the American Heart Association. &nbsp;Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Merlin Potts

Mildred Almetta Fehlman, age 96, died October 10, 2022, at the Chapman Valley Manor, Chapman, KS.

 She was born October 24, 1925, to Albert and Selma (Sylvester) Nitsche in Riley, KS. Mildred spent her childhood in the Riley area.&nbsp; She graduated from Riley High School in 1943.&nbsp; Mildred worked on the family farm as well as helped take care of other family and children. She spent a small amount of time as a young woman working at the elevator. Mildred married Harold Fehlman on August 24, 1950. They made their home on Harold’s family homestead in Wakefield, where they stayed their entire marriage. Mildred was a member of the Wakefield United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, EHU, and the Priscilla Club.&nbsp; She spent many years as a 4-H and Project Leader. Her family received the Kansas 4-H family of the year award in 1984. Mildred was an avid quilter and enjoyed sewing and knitting. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Alberta and Warren Hofmann; and a step-granddaughter, Alicia Fehlman.

Daughter: Charlotte and husband Robert Anderson of Jamestown, KS

Son: David and wife Kay Fehlman of Wakefield, KS

Son: Howard and wife Deb Fehlman of Junction City, KS

Son: Marvin Fehlman and significant other Michelle of Phillipsburg, KS

9 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild

Funeral Services:&nbsp;Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wakefield United Methodist Church in Wakefield, KS

Burial:&nbsp;Alida Cemetery, Junction City, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;Monday, October 17, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Wakefield United Methodist Church, Wakefield, KS

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Wakefield United Methodist Church c/o the funeral home

Mildred Almetta Fehlman, age 96, died October 10, 2022, at the Chapman Valley Manor, Chapman, KS. She was born October 24, 1925, to Albert and Selma (Sylvester) Nitsche in Riley, KS. Mildred spent her childhood in the Riley area.&nbsp; She graduated from Riley High School in 1943.&nbsp; Mildred worked on the family farm as well as helped take care of other family and children. She spent a small amount of time as a young woman working at the elevator. Mildred married Harold Fehlman on August 24, 1950. They made their home on Harold’s family homestead in Wakefield, where they stayed their entire marriage. Mildred was a member of the Wakefield United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, EHU, and the Priscilla Club.&nbsp; She spent many years as a 4-H and Project Leader. Her family received the Kansas 4-H family of the year award in 1984. Mildred was an avid quilter and enjoyed sewing and knitting. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Alberta and Warren Hofmann; and a step-granddaughter, Alicia Fehlman.Survivors:Husband: Harold Fehlman of Wakefield, KSDaughter: Charlotte and husband Robert Anderson of Jamestown, KSSon: David and wife Kay Fehlman of Wakefield, KSSon: Howard and wife Deb Fehlman of Junction City, KSSon: Marvin Fehlman and significant other Michelle of Phillipsburg, KS9 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great GrandchildFuneral Services:&nbsp;Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wakefield United Methodist Church in Wakefield, KSBurial:&nbsp;Alida Cemetery, Junction City, KSVisitation:&nbsp;Monday, October 17, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Wakefield United Methodist Church, Wakefield, KSMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Wakefield United Methodist Church c/o the funeral home

Mildred Almetta Fehlman

Delmar Paul Curran, born March 28, 1932, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Rose Ella Strunk Curran, his son, Steve Curran (Jennifer), daughter Pam (Jack) Sims, 9 grandchildren (Jessi, Charlie, Jodi, Beth, John, Ted, Martha, Mattie, Julian), and 13 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by parents Bryan and Marie and siblings Robert, Harold, Dorothy, Marvin, Mary Lou, Duane, and Delores Curran.

Delmar was raised in the Buckeye Community and married Rose Ella in Abilene. He started working for Abilene Flour Mills during his high school years and then was transferred to Kansas City as a professional Miller for ADM Milling in 1972. After a 47-year career in Milling, he and Rosie retired back to Abilene. He achieved Emeritus status as a member of the Association of Operative Millers. After retirement he farmed for the Wilson Family Farm well into his 80’s.

Delmar and Rosie have been passionate supporters of the Abilene and Dickinson County Communities. He has served as President of Kiwanis, life-long member and a Trustee of the Elks organization, volunteered at the Abilene Hospital, sat on the Board at the Abilene Library, and has supported the Dickinson County Community Foundation since its inception.

Delmar had a calming presence, a welcoming personality and was instantly loved by everyone he met. His empathy for others held no bounds. He has touched all of our hearts and has left an imprint that will last forever on our souls.

Delmar’s family will have a casual, open house Celebration of Life from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Elk’s Lodge in Abilene. Memorial contributions may be made in Delmar’s name to the Dickinson County Community Foundation and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delmar Paul Curran, born March 28, 1932, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Rose Ella Strunk Curran, his son, Steve Curran (Jennifer), daughter Pam (Jack) Sims, 9 grandchildren (Jessi, Charlie, Jodi, Beth, John, Ted, Martha, Mattie, Julian), and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents Bryan and Marie and siblings Robert, Harold, Dorothy, Marvin, Mary Lou, Duane, and Delores Curran. Delmar was raised in the Buckeye Community and married Rose Ella in Abilene. He started working for Abilene Flour Mills during his high school years and then was transferred to Kansas City as a professional Miller for ADM Milling in 1972. After a 47-year career in Milling, he and Rosie retired back to Abilene. He achieved Emeritus status as a member of the Association of Operative Millers. After retirement he farmed for the Wilson Family Farm well into his 80’s. Delmar and Rosie have been passionate supporters of the Abilene and Dickinson County Communities. He has served as President of Kiwanis, life-long member and a Trustee of the Elks organization, volunteered at the Abilene Hospital, sat on the Board at the Abilene Library, and has supported the Dickinson County Community Foundation since its inception. Delmar had a calming presence, a welcoming personality and was instantly loved by everyone he met. His empathy for others held no bounds. He has touched all of our hearts and has left an imprint that will last forever on our souls. Delmar’s family will have a casual, open house Celebration of Life from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Elk’s Lodge in Abilene. Memorial contributions may be made in Delmar’s name to the Dickinson County Community Foundation and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delmar Paul Curran

Lavonne Kay Horchem, 91, died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 6, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills retirement community in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born Sept. 20, 1931, at home in Utica, Kansas, the daughter of Ephriam “Pete” Gerald and Martha Matilda (Schwindt) Bernbeck.

She graduated from Utica High School and Kansas State University.

She married Richard “Dick” Gayle Horchem Aug. 16, 1953, in the First Christian Church in Utica. They made their home in Ness City, Kansas, where they raised their three sons.

Kay is survived by two sons, Brad (Cindy) Horchem, Manhattan, Kansas, and Todd (Brenda) Horchem, Ness City; four grandchildren, Travis Horchem, Newton, Kansas; Megan (George) Heyns, Kansas City, Missouri; Kali (Mark) Solomon, Wichita, Kansas; and Jana Horchem, Englewood, Colorado; and five great-grandchildren, Aiyana, Adijah and Ajani Solomon, and Van and Vivian Horchem.

In addition, she is survived by two sisters, Elvira Kilroy, Nokomis, Florida; and Wanda McKenzie, Gold Canyon, Arizona; one brother, Gary (Anita) Bernbeck, Grand Junction, Colorado; a sister-in-law Linda (Terry) Claycamp, Hays, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. Petros Levis joined the family as an exchange student from Greece during his senior year of high school. Petros and his wife, Ann, Denver, remain a part of the family.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Craig Horchem, and two brothers, Don Bernbeck and Gerald Bernbeck.

Kay taught in the Ness City School District for many years. She was active in various community organizations and supported numerous charities over the years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Ness County Bank Building Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or any organization of the donor’s choice. Memorials may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City or Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan

Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Ness City Cemetery.

Lavonne Kay Horchem, 91, died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 6, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills retirement community in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born Sept. 20, 1931, at home in Utica, Kansas, the daughter of Ephriam “Pete” Gerald and Martha Matilda (Schwindt) Bernbeck.She graduated from Utica High School and Kansas State University. She married Richard “Dick” Gayle Horchem Aug. 16, 1953, in the First Christian Church in Utica. They made their home in Ness City, Kansas, where they raised their three sons. Kay is survived by two sons, Brad (Cindy) Horchem, Manhattan, Kansas, and Todd (Brenda) Horchem, Ness City; four grandchildren, Travis Horchem, Newton, Kansas; Megan (George) Heyns, Kansas City, Missouri; Kali (Mark) Solomon, Wichita, Kansas; and Jana Horchem, Englewood, Colorado; and five great-grandchildren, Aiyana, Adijah and Ajani Solomon, and Van and Vivian Horchem.In addition, she is survived by two sisters, Elvira Kilroy, Nokomis, Florida; and Wanda McKenzie, Gold Canyon, Arizona; one brother, Gary (Anita) Bernbeck, Grand Junction, Colorado; a sister-in-law Linda (Terry) Claycamp, Hays, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. Petros Levis joined the family as an exchange student from Greece during his senior year of high school. Petros and his wife, Ann, Denver, remain a part of the family. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Craig Horchem, and two brothers, Don Bernbeck and Gerald Bernbeck.Kay taught in the Ness City School District for many years. She was active in various community organizations and supported numerous charities over the years.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Ness County Bank Building Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or any organization of the donor’s choice. Memorials may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City or Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, ManhattanGraveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Ness City Cemetery.

Lavonne Kay Horchem

Charles “Charlie” Leo Degenhardt, 68, of Alma, Kansas, died Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Post Acute Medical Center in Victoria, Texas. He was a life-long resident of the area. Charlie owned and operated Auto Master Repair and Service in Manhattan.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Moege) Degenhardt, and his daughters, Crystal Marshall (JaCory) and Denise Dlugosch (Brian).

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma, Kansas. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. A rosary prayer service will be held at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the church Memorial Hall, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. They suggest memorial contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church or the American Legion, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.

Charles “Charlie” Leo Degenhardt, 68, of Alma, Kansas, died Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Post Acute Medical Center in Victoria, Texas. He was a life-long resident of the area. Charlie owned and operated Auto Master Repair and Service in Manhattan.He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Moege) Degenhardt, and his daughters, Crystal Marshall (JaCory) and Denise Dlugosch (Brian).Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma, Kansas. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. A rosary prayer service will be held at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the church Memorial Hall, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. They suggest memorial contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church or the American Legion, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.

Charles “Charlie” Leo Degenhardt

Virginia “Ginny” Caldwell, 85, of Topeka, went to be with our Lord 
&amp; Savior on Oct 9, 2022. 

Ginny was born October 13, 1936, in Big 
Spring, Texas, the daughter of Joseph S. and Lois A. (Sears) Carpenter. 
She graduated from Big Spring High School and attended Howard Community 
College where she received an Associate of Arts Degree in bookkeeping. 
She worked at a cotton gin and later served as a deputy sheriff in Big 
Spring.&nbsp;Ginny and Harold (Hal) Caldwell married on July 27, 1962 and 
were married over 53 years until Hal’s death in 2016. They lived in 
several states and completed two tours in Germany while Hal was in the 
service, finally settling in Alta Vista, Kansas. 

Later moving to 
Manhattan, Ginny and Hal owned and operated Hal’s Plumbing. Ginny 
attended courses through Kansas State University studying Horticulture 
and Natural Resources. She loved her dogs, cats, chickens, gardening, 
flowers, nature, puzzles, and collecting angel figurines and Christmas 
Village decorations. She was devoted to her family and her faith, an 
active church member, and a loving guide to her girls, grandchildren, 
and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Survivors include her two daughters Cindy Kay Arnett and husband 
Dale, and Wendy L. Henault and husband Perry; grandchildren, Jessica 
Dawn Bradstreet, Jeremie Kay Orona Stanley (Derek), Christopher Joseph 
Bradstreet (Bridget), Brendan Henault (Jessica), Trace Henault, and 
great-grandchildren; Tyler Orona Stanley, Alexander Bradstreet, 
Azkadelia Bradstreet, and Veronica Orona Stanley; and her companion for 
the past three years, Ron Bruce.

Ginny was preceded in death by her parents and her brother and 
sister, Eugene Carpenter and Marilyn Fortson and her husband Harold 
Caldwell.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 10:00 
am at Westview Community Church, Manhattan, KS. Reception to follow 
service. Internment at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at 1:00 pm, Manhattan, 
KS. To read her obituary or leave the family a message please visit <a href="http://www.davidsonfuneral.com/" target="_blank">www.davidsonfuneral.com</a>.&nbsp;

Virginia “Ginny” Caldwell, 85, of Topeka, went to be with our Lord 
&amp; Savior on Oct 9, 2022. Ginny was born October 13, 1936, in Big 
Spring, Texas, the daughter of Joseph S. and Lois A. (Sears) Carpenter. 
She graduated from Big Spring High School and attended Howard Community 
College where she received an Associate of Arts Degree in bookkeeping. 
She worked at a cotton gin and later served as a deputy sheriff in Big 
Spring.&nbsp;Ginny and Harold (Hal) Caldwell married on July 27, 1962 and 
were married over 53 years until Hal’s death in 2016. They lived in 
several states and completed two tours in Germany while Hal was in the 
service, finally settling in Alta Vista, Kansas. Later moving to 
Manhattan, Ginny and Hal owned and operated Hal’s Plumbing. Ginny 
attended courses through Kansas State University studying Horticulture 
and Natural Resources. She loved her dogs, cats, chickens, gardening, 
flowers, nature, puzzles, and collecting angel figurines and Christmas 
Village decorations. She was devoted to her family and her faith, an 
active church member, and a loving guide to her girls, grandchildren, 
and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Survivors include her two daughters Cindy Kay Arnett and husband 
Dale, and Wendy L. Henault and husband Perry; grandchildren, Jessica 
Dawn Bradstreet, Jeremie Kay Orona Stanley (Derek), Christopher Joseph 
Bradstreet (Bridget), Brendan Henault (Jessica), Trace Henault, and 
great-grandchildren; Tyler Orona Stanley, Alexander Bradstreet, 
Azkadelia Bradstreet, and Veronica Orona Stanley; and her companion for 
the past three years, Ron Bruce.Ginny was preceded in death by her parents and her brother and 
sister, Eugene Carpenter and Marilyn Fortson and her husband Harold 
Caldwell.Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 10:00 
am at Westview Community Church, Manhattan, KS. Reception to follow 
service. Internment at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at 1:00 pm, Manhattan, 
KS. To read her obituary or leave the family a message please visit <a href="http://www.davidsonfuneral.com/" target="_blank">www.davidsonfuneral.com</a>.&nbsp;

Virginia 'Ginny' Caldwell

Yoneko “Nicky” Matson, 89, passed away on October 6, 2022, at her home 
surrounded by her family. She was born March 15, 1933, in Sapporo, 
Hokkaido, Japan, daughter of the late Shomatsu and Tsuya (Meguro) Shima. 
She met her loving husband, Charles Edwin Matson, in Japan while he was 
serving in the U.S. Army. They were married in 1963 and celebrated 58 
years together.

She was a longtime member 
of the First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City where she served 
faithfully for many years in various roles such as church secretary, 
Sunday school teacher, and deacons’ wife. Most recently she was a member
 of Center Bethel Church in Parsons.

She loved spending time with 
her family and being active in the community. She served as a Den Mother
 for several years for the BSA, and was part of both a mixed and women’s
 bowling league for many years, including Women’s State Championship 
Bowling Team in 1978.

After retirement, she stayed 
active in several community YMCA Senior programs such as water aerobics,
 crafts and line dancing. She was an avid seamstress and loved to cook, 
bake, garden, and travel. Her kindness, generosity and adventurous 
spirit left a lasting effect on all who were blessed to know her.

She
 will be greatly missed by her son Richard Matson (Alyson) of Michigan, 
and their children: Hannah Ruth also of Michigan, and Gareth Matson 
(Hannah) of California. Her daughter, Lisa Payne (Rick) and their 
children: Kristin Payne (Adam), Trey Payne (Brittany) and Matthew Payne 
(Bailey) all of Parsons. As well as three great grandchildren; Ellie, 
Andy and JR Payne.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 
siblings, her husband - Charles Edwin Matson, infant son Raymond Lee 
Matson and great grandson Daniel Isaiah Payne.

The
 family wishes to thank the staff of Labette Health for their care 
during her six years in Parsons and also the staff of Harry Hines 
Hospice for their thoughtfulness and caring during these last few 
months.

A celebration of her life will be at
 2pm Thursday, Oct 13, at the Carson Wall Funeral Home in Parsons, Ks with
 Pastor Drew Weidert officiating. Private committal services will be at 
Fort Scott National Cemetery. 

 Memorial contributions may be made in 
Nicky’s name to Harry Hines Hospice and may be left or mailed to the 
funeral home, 112 N. 26th St. PO Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Sent from 
my iPhone

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 </figure>Yoneko “Nicky” Matson, 89, passed away on October 6, 2022, at her home 
surrounded by her family. She was born March 15, 1933, in Sapporo, 
Hokkaido, Japan, daughter of the late Shomatsu and Tsuya (Meguro) Shima. 
She met her loving husband, Charles Edwin Matson, in Japan while he was 
serving in the U.S. Army. They were married in 1963 and celebrated 58 
years together.She was a longtime member 
of the First Southern Baptist Church in Junction City where she served 
faithfully for many years in various roles such as church secretary, 
Sunday school teacher, and deacons’ wife. Most recently she was a member
 of Center Bethel Church in Parsons.She loved spending time with 
her family and being active in the community. She served as a Den Mother
 for several years for the BSA, and was part of both a mixed and women’s
 bowling league for many years, including Women’s State Championship 
Bowling Team in 1978.After retirement, she stayed 
active in several community YMCA Senior programs such as water aerobics,
 crafts and line dancing. She was an avid seamstress and loved to cook, 
bake, garden, and travel. Her kindness, generosity and adventurous 
spirit left a lasting effect on all who were blessed to know her.She
 will be greatly missed by her son Richard Matson (Alyson) of Michigan, 
and their children: Hannah Ruth also of Michigan, and Gareth Matson 
(Hannah) of California. Her daughter, Lisa Payne (Rick) and their 
children: Kristin Payne (Adam), Trey Payne (Brittany) and Matthew Payne 
(Bailey) all of Parsons. As well as three great grandchildren; Ellie, 
Andy and JR Payne.She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 
siblings, her husband - Charles Edwin Matson, infant son Raymond Lee 
Matson and great grandson Daniel Isaiah Payne.The
 family wishes to thank the staff of Labette Health for their care 
during her six years in Parsons and also the staff of Harry Hines 
Hospice for their thoughtfulness and caring during these last few 
months.A celebration of her life will be at
 2pm Thursday, Oct 13, at the Carson Wall Funeral Home in Parsons, Ks with
 Pastor Drew Weidert officiating. Private committal services will be at 
Fort Scott National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in 
Nicky’s name to Harry Hines Hospice and may be left or mailed to the 
funeral home, 112 N. 26th St. PO Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Sent from 
my iPhone

Yoneko 'Nicky' Matson

Kem Lizzette Perkins passed away October 7, 2022. She was born in Junction City on October, 21, 1959 to Earl and Betty (Pitts) Perkins.&nbsp;

Kem graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1978. Following her graduation she traveled to Germany, and Maryland with her former husband, Michael Jones. She returned to Kansas residing in Topeka with her partner Stanley Maple and finally Abilene in 2020. She spent time with her brother Rico and sister-in-law Nancy while recovering from a stroke. She was a resident at Village Manor and dearly loved her caregivers. Kem was known for her strong will and tenacious love for her children, grandchildren and friends. Especially her best friend &nbsp;LaDonna Smith, who she can now share memories with in heaven.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James I. Beasley, She is survived by her brothers: Moses White, Earl H. Perkins, Jr., Eugene Perkins, Larry (Diane) D. Perkins, Sr., and Richard (Nancy) Perkins and sister Beatrice K. Perkins; daughter Ra’Vann Jones and son Michael Jones and grandchildren Michael, Na’Shiya, Xahvia, Kyla and many nieces, nephews and cousins.&nbsp;

Celebration of life service will be&nbsp;at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022&nbsp;at the Junction City Elks Lodge on 723 S. Washington followed by a reception in her memory.

Kem Lizzette Perkins passed away October 7, 2022. She was born in Junction City on October, 21, 1959 to Earl and Betty (Pitts) Perkins.&nbsp;Kem graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1978. Following her graduation she traveled to Germany, and Maryland with her former husband, Michael Jones. She returned to Kansas residing in Topeka with her partner Stanley Maple and finally Abilene in 2020. She spent time with her brother Rico and sister-in-law Nancy while recovering from a stroke. She was a resident at Village Manor and dearly loved her caregivers. Kem was known for her strong will and tenacious love for her children, grandchildren and friends. Especially her best friend &nbsp;LaDonna Smith, who she can now share memories with in heaven.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James I. Beasley, She is survived by her brothers: Moses White, Earl H. Perkins, Jr., Eugene Perkins, Larry (Diane) D. Perkins, Sr., and Richard (Nancy) Perkins and sister Beatrice K. Perkins; daughter Ra’Vann Jones and son Michael Jones and grandchildren Michael, Na’Shiya, Xahvia, Kyla and many nieces, nephews and cousins.&nbsp;Celebration of life service will be&nbsp;at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022&nbsp;at the Junction City Elks Lodge on 723 S. Washington followed by a reception in her memory.

Kem Lizzette Perkins

Beverly Ann Wilder, 64, Junction City, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will take place at the Bartell Place Senior Residence. The date and time will be announced later.

Survivors include her brother Larry D. McDonald of Junction City, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister.

Funeral Services are in the care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, Junction City, KS.

Beverly Ann Wilder, 64, Junction City, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will take place at the Bartell Place Senior Residence. The date and time will be announced later. Survivors include her brother Larry D. McDonald of Junction City, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister.Funeral Services are in the care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, Junction City, KS.

Beverly Ann Wilder,

JoAnn T. Dalton, 86 of Oklahoma City, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Tuscany Village in Oklahoma City.&nbsp; She was born on July 18, 1936, in Cloud County, Kansas, the daughter of Hector and Cordelia (LeBlanc) Girard.

JoAnn grew up in Cloud County and graduated from CCCHS in 1955.&nbsp; She married LeRoy Laffery in 1960 and he preceded her in death on November 6, 1980.&nbsp; JoAnn worked as a welder at Hutchinson Manufacturing.&nbsp; She later married Roger Dalton and he preceded her in death on October 15, 2008.&nbsp; She is also preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons, Bob and Jim Laffery; 3 sisters; 1 brother; and daughter in-law, Sherron Laffery.

Sons: Tom Laffery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jeff and wife, Stephanie Laffery of Boerne, Texas, Mike Laffery of San Antonio, Texas

Step-Son: Les and wife, Carol Laffery of Clay Center, Kansas

10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the JoAnn Dalton memorial fund to be designated later and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

JoAnn T. Dalton, 86 of Oklahoma City, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Tuscany Village in Oklahoma City.&nbsp; She was born on July 18, 1936, in Cloud County, Kansas, the daughter of Hector and Cordelia (LeBlanc) Girard.JoAnn grew up in Cloud County and graduated from CCCHS in 1955.&nbsp; She married LeRoy Laffery in 1960 and he preceded her in death on November 6, 1980.&nbsp; JoAnn worked as a welder at Hutchinson Manufacturing.&nbsp; She later married Roger Dalton and he preceded her in death on October 15, 2008.&nbsp; She is also preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons, Bob and Jim Laffery; 3 sisters; 1 brother; and daughter in-law, Sherron Laffery.Survivors:Sons: Tom Laffery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Jeff and wife, Stephanie Laffery of Boerne, Texas, Mike Laffery of San Antonio, TexasStep-Son: Les and wife, Carol Laffery of Clay Center, Kansas10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildrenGraveside Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.There will be no visitation.Memorials may be made to the JoAnn Dalton memorial fund to be designated later and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

JoAnn T. Dalton

Steven Cramer, 73 died October 8, 2022 in Wakefield, KS.&nbsp; He was born on June 28, 1949 in Clay Center, the son of Ivan and Ann (Frank) Cramer.&nbsp; Steven was raised in the Longford community and was a graduate of Longford High School. He served in the US Marine Corps during Viet Nam. Steven married Debra Copple on November 28, 1969. He managed the Clay Center Pizza Hut, worked at Gilmore-Tatge manufacturing, ran the Longford Gas Station and was the feed operator for Henry Farms for 20 years. Steven was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Douglas Cramer.

Son: Vance and wife Tina Cramer of Longford, KS

Daughter Wendy and husband Bryan Ringquist of Mayflower, AR

10 Grandchildren and 3 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Longford, KS

Burial: Keystone Cemetery, rural Manchester, KS

Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 14, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Kansas Landscape Arboretum c/o the funeral home

Steven Cramer, 73 died October 8, 2022 in Wakefield, KS.&nbsp; He was born on June 28, 1949 in Clay Center, the son of Ivan and Ann (Frank) Cramer.&nbsp; Steven was raised in the Longford community and was a graduate of Longford High School. He served in the US Marine Corps during Viet Nam. Steven married Debra Copple on November 28, 1969. He managed the Clay Center Pizza Hut, worked at Gilmore-Tatge manufacturing, ran the Longford Gas Station and was the feed operator for Henry Farms for 20 years. Steven was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Douglas Cramer.Survivors:Wife: Debra Cramer, of Wakefield, KSSon: Vance and wife Tina Cramer of Longford, KSSon: Tyson Cramer of Idana, KSDaughter Wendy and husband Bryan Ringquist of Mayflower, ARDaughter: Lindy Cramer of Idana, KS10 Grandchildren and 3 Great-grandchildrenFuneral Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Longford, KSMinister: Dr. Jane LangatBurial: Keystone Cemetery, rural Manchester, KSVisitation: 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 14, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Kansas Landscape Arboretum c/o the funeral home

Steven Cramer

Larry F. Smith, 84 died October 5, 2022, in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; He was born on June 27, 1938, at Fort Riley, the son of Francis and Edna (Rand) Smith.&nbsp; Larry was a graduate with honors from Agenda High School in Agenda, KS.&nbsp; He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Lovendahl, in July 1956.&nbsp; In November 1956, Larry joined the Air Force and served for 20 years, retiring in 1977 as a Senior Master Sergeant.&nbsp; He was awarded four Air Medals and was named Airman of the Year twice.&nbsp; He received the Meritorious Service Medal for heroism, saving men from a burning jet.&nbsp; Larry was also received the Oak Leaf Cluster from the 4080th Strategic Air Wing.&nbsp; While in the Air Force, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Alaska and a Master of Science degree while in Evanston, Il.&nbsp; After retiring from the Air Force, Larry worked for AT&amp;T for 15 years writing training manuals.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Compton, his parents and a sister.

Son: Dennis and wife Charlene Smith of Sterling, AK

Daughter: Paula and husband Joe Reeds of Ballwin, MO

7 Grandchildren and 10 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services: 10 AM Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Clyde, KS

Visitation: 9 AM until service time October 11, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; A Mural Movement with checks made out to CCCIF or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.claycentercif.org/make-a-donation.cfm">Make a Donation | Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation (claycentercif.org)</a>&nbsp;c/o the funeral home

Larry F. Smith, 84 died October 5, 2022, in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; He was born on June 27, 1938, at Fort Riley, the son of Francis and Edna (Rand) Smith.&nbsp; Larry was a graduate with honors from Agenda High School in Agenda, KS.&nbsp; He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Lovendahl, in July 1956.&nbsp; In November 1956, Larry joined the Air Force and served for 20 years, retiring in 1977 as a Senior Master Sergeant.&nbsp; He was awarded four Air Medals and was named Airman of the Year twice.&nbsp; He received the Meritorious Service Medal for heroism, saving men from a burning jet.&nbsp; Larry was also received the Oak Leaf Cluster from the 4080th Strategic Air Wing.&nbsp; While in the Air Force, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Alaska and a Master of Science degree while in Evanston, Il.&nbsp; After retiring from the Air Force, Larry worked for AT&amp;T for 15 years writing training manuals.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Compton, his parents and a sister.Survivors:Wife: Marilyn Smith, of Clay Center, KSSon: Dennis and wife Charlene Smith of Sterling, AKDaughter: Paula and husband Joe Reeds of Ballwin, MO7 Grandchildren and 10 Great-grandchildrenFuneral Services: 10 AM Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSBurial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Clyde, KSVisitation: 9 AM until service time October 11, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; A Mural Movement with checks made out to CCCIF or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.claycentercif.org/make-a-donation.cfm">Make a Donation | Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation (claycentercif.org)</a>&nbsp;c/o the funeral home

Larry F. Smith

On Friday, October 7, 2022, Carolynn Dianne Henry, 76, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home. She was born May 19, 1946 in Madison, Tennessee, the daughter of Elmer and Mary Raymer. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Mary; two brothers Roger Raymer and Danny Raymer and her son John Edward Henry III.

Carolynn grew up in Old Hickory Tennessee with her older brothers and sister. She later moved to Kansas and attended Riley County High School. She met the love of her life, John Edward Henry II at the age of 17 in Junction City, KS. They were married on New Year’s Eve 1962. She was a woman of great character, kept a quiet faith and was a caretaker and lover of people and animals her whole life. Family was always the most important to her and she was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Most who knew her would mention how sweet she was. She was fiercely private, spunky, hard working, had a joyful spirit, loved her family and had a God-given strength to endure many trials in her life. She was most proud of her family and working beside her husband, John, as the owners of Carol’s Maltese pet service and Henry Greyhound Kennels.

She will be missed by so many and is survived by her husband John E. Henry II, of the home and five children; Tammy (Mike) Scheidt, Abilene, KS, Cindy (Geoff) Withington, Russell, KS, Jim Henry, Abilene KS, Rick Henry, Enterprise, KS, Bonny (Jerrod) Keune, Abilene, KS, and sister Shirley Dearmon, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, brother Jim Raymer, Greenbriar, Tennessee. She has 19 grandchildren, Jessica Scheidt, Michelle DeWeese, Kristen Crouse, Hayley Martin, Halli Henry, Harleigh Henry, Jesse Craig, Nick Craig, Dalton Craig, Madison Craig, Jim Henry, Tyler Henry, Samantha Henry, Daniel Huse, Jacob Huse, Tiffany Huse, Kevin Keune, Cameron Keune, Lydia Keune, Caden Keune, and thirteen great grand children and beloved nieces and nephews.

The family has chosen cremation. Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Friday, October 7, 2022, Carolynn Dianne Henry, 76, beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home. She was born May 19, 1946 in Madison, Tennessee, the daughter of Elmer and Mary Raymer. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Mary; two brothers Roger Raymer and Danny Raymer and her son John Edward Henry III. Carolynn grew up in Old Hickory Tennessee with her older brothers and sister. She later moved to Kansas and attended Riley County High School. She met the love of her life, John Edward Henry II at the age of 17 in Junction City, KS. They were married on New Year’s Eve 1962. She was a woman of great character, kept a quiet faith and was a caretaker and lover of people and animals her whole life. Family was always the most important to her and she was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Most who knew her would mention how sweet she was. She was fiercely private, spunky, hard working, had a joyful spirit, loved her family and had a God-given strength to endure many trials in her life. She was most proud of her family and working beside her husband, John, as the owners of Carol’s Maltese pet service and Henry Greyhound Kennels. She will be missed by so many and is survived by her husband John E. Henry II, of the home and five children; Tammy (Mike) Scheidt, Abilene, KS, Cindy (Geoff) Withington, Russell, KS, Jim Henry, Abilene KS, Rick Henry, Enterprise, KS, Bonny (Jerrod) Keune, Abilene, KS, and sister Shirley Dearmon, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, brother Jim Raymer, Greenbriar, Tennessee. She has 19 grandchildren, Jessica Scheidt, Michelle DeWeese, Kristen Crouse, Hayley Martin, Halli Henry, Harleigh Henry, Jesse Craig, Nick Craig, Dalton Craig, Madison Craig, Jim Henry, Tyler Henry, Samantha Henry, Daniel Huse, Jacob Huse, Tiffany Huse, Kevin Keune, Cameron Keune, Lydia Keune, Caden Keune, and thirteen great grand children and beloved nieces and nephews. The family has chosen cremation. Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carolynn Dianne Henry

Cleo Margaret Percival Richards was born on Sept. 12, 1923, in Tescott, KS to Eldridge and Reithel Percival. She died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.

She was raised in Beverly, Lincoln County, Kansas. She graduated from Beverly Rural High School in 1941. After graduation, she worked as a nanny, clerk for Kress variety store, riveter and later a crew chief for Aero Parts Mfg. Co, in Wichita during WWII. After the war, she worked as a bookkeeper for A.L. Duckwall stores in Abilene, KS. She later worked for many years as bookkeeper for Kaup Furniture and Appliance Mart in Manhattan.

On February 23, 1947, she was united in marriage to Norman Dale Richards. They farmed near Westfall, KS until 1957, when they moved to Manhattan. Cleo moved to Wichita to live with her daughter, Teresa and her family in 2014.

Cleo was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan serving as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher, as well as a member of a church circle. She also served as a Cub Scout den mother and a Girl Scout leader. She was a member of an Extension Family and Community Education Unit. She was an affiliate member of First Presbyterian Church in Wichita where she enjoyed participating in small groups and studies.

Cleo is survived by daughter, Teresa Lang of Wichita, and two sons: Daniel Richards and his wife Brenda of Manhattan and Randall Richards and his wife Jane of Aurora, CO. She has six grandchildren: Andrea, Jared, Lane, David and Amy Richards and Elizabeth Lang, and one great grandchild, Etienne Richards. She is also survived by one sister, Dana Jackson, of Stillwater, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday October 22, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth Avenue in Manhattan. Private Inurnment will be held at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Cleo to the First Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Cleo Margaret Percival Richards was born on Sept. 12, 1923, in Tescott, KS to Eldridge and Reithel Percival. She died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.She was raised in Beverly, Lincoln County, Kansas. She graduated from Beverly Rural High School in 1941. After graduation, she worked as a nanny, clerk for Kress variety store, riveter and later a crew chief for Aero Parts Mfg. Co, in Wichita during WWII. After the war, she worked as a bookkeeper for A.L. Duckwall stores in Abilene, KS. She later worked for many years as bookkeeper for Kaup Furniture and Appliance Mart in Manhattan.On February 23, 1947, she was united in marriage to Norman Dale Richards. They farmed near Westfall, KS until 1957, when they moved to Manhattan. Cleo moved to Wichita to live with her daughter, Teresa and her family in 2014.Cleo was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan serving as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher, as well as a member of a church circle. She also served as a Cub Scout den mother and a Girl Scout leader. She was a member of an Extension Family and Community Education Unit. She was an affiliate member of First Presbyterian Church in Wichita where she enjoyed participating in small groups and studies.Cleo is survived by daughter, Teresa Lang of Wichita, and two sons: Daniel Richards and his wife Brenda of Manhattan and Randall Richards and his wife Jane of Aurora, CO. She has six grandchildren: Andrea, Jared, Lane, David and Amy Richards and Elizabeth Lang, and one great grandchild, Etienne Richards. She is also survived by one sister, Dana Jackson, of Stillwater, MN.A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday October 22, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth Avenue in Manhattan. Private Inurnment will be held at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Cleo to the First Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Cleo Margaret Percival Richards 

Roger Lee Bean passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4th, surrounded by family. Roger was born in 1936 in Ashland, Kansas. He is survived by his children Brenda Kay Tooley and husband Michael Tooley, Rhonda Leigh Holloman and husband Ken (Spike) Holloman, Scott Roger Bean and wife Jill Bean and Jerry Lynn Bean and wife Jessie Bean, as well as six grandchildren, Tyler (Morgan), Kendal (Jeff), Nathan (Brianna), Luke, Gunner and Grant, and three great-granddaughters, Izzy, Zoey and Adelynn, and also by his sister Karen Salyer (Theron) and brother Richard Bean (Betty) and sisters-in-law Diane Brown (Duane), Beth Pike and Janice Tarvin and brother-in-law Rolland Stewart (Carol). Roger is preceded in death by his beloved wife Wanda Bean, as well as his parents, Inez and Cecil Bean.

Wanda and Roger married in 1960 when they were students at Fort Hays State University. Roger earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from FHSU in 1960 and a Master of Science in Economics and Finance in 1968. Roger worked on the family farm in Coldwater from boyhood and over the summers as a student at Fort Hays, later becoming an economics and history teacher and then pursuing a successful career in agribusiness management and as a grain merchandiser. He was rightly proud of his involvement in many aspects of agriculture and agribusiness. Roger loved conversation about ideas, and was passionately interested in books, art and music, instilling this love in his children.

He was a gifted nature photographer and outdoorsman. He enjoyed many photography excursions with his son, Scott, across Kansas, and offered a repertoire of professional photographs through his Cross2Bar photography website. His passion for photography and the visual arts began in high school, when he shot home movies about life in and around Coldwater. He was proud of being an early personal-use adopter of the technology.

His appreciation for nature was a defining feature of his character. He loved to spend time in Colorado, which he first visited as a teen, helping to hay high meadows near Crestone over the summers. With his family, he returned annually to Colorado to fish and camp during summer vacations. He also camped and fished regularly at Lake Wilson Reservoir in Kansas with his family and his brother-in-law Rolland and family. He loved to fish and hunt (and was a skilled fly-fisherman and enjoyed hunting deer, pheasant, and quail). He cultivated roses and was an outstanding gardener, taking tremendous pleasure in placing and nurturing trees and flowers everywhere he lived.

Roger had a thoughtful engagement with all of the interests and talents of his children - their careers, families, hobbies, etc. He enjoyed visiting with his children about gardening and his son Jerry’s piloting and flying adventures for example. He was centered in his family. He loved to barbecue and was the chef at family gatherings, over holidays, and at Sunday dinners. He loved staying in touch with his grandchildren and great grandchildren through visits, social media and video calls. He loved to play cards with family and friends and was a competitive, knowledgeable bridge player.

He was a life-long Methodist, valuing his role in church leadership in a number of congregations and finding comfort in his Christian faith.

Family was profoundly important to him. He encouraged the interests and careers of his children and grandchildren, supporting them wholeheartedly and cheering their accomplishments. We are eternally grateful to him for his love, care and guidance.

A Celebration of Life for Roger will be held in the future.

Roger Lee Bean passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4th, surrounded by family. Roger was born in 1936 in Ashland, Kansas. He is survived by his children Brenda Kay Tooley and husband Michael Tooley, Rhonda Leigh Holloman and husband Ken (Spike) Holloman, Scott Roger Bean and wife Jill Bean and Jerry Lynn Bean and wife Jessie Bean, as well as six grandchildren, Tyler (Morgan), Kendal (Jeff), Nathan (Brianna), Luke, Gunner and Grant, and three great-granddaughters, Izzy, Zoey and Adelynn, and also by his sister Karen Salyer (Theron) and brother Richard Bean (Betty) and sisters-in-law Diane Brown (Duane), Beth Pike and Janice Tarvin and brother-in-law Rolland Stewart (Carol). Roger is preceded in death by his beloved wife Wanda Bean, as well as his parents, Inez and Cecil Bean.Wanda and Roger married in 1960 when they were students at Fort Hays State University. Roger earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from FHSU in 1960 and a Master of Science in Economics and Finance in 1968. Roger worked on the family farm in Coldwater from boyhood and over the summers as a student at Fort Hays, later becoming an economics and history teacher and then pursuing a successful career in agribusiness management and as a grain merchandiser. He was rightly proud of his involvement in many aspects of agriculture and agribusiness. Roger loved conversation about ideas, and was passionately interested in books, art and music, instilling this love in his children.He was a gifted nature photographer and outdoorsman. He enjoyed many photography excursions with his son, Scott, across Kansas, and offered a repertoire of professional photographs through his Cross2Bar photography website. His passion for photography and the visual arts began in high school, when he shot home movies about life in and around Coldwater. He was proud of being an early personal-use adopter of the technology.His appreciation for nature was a defining feature of his character. He loved to spend time in Colorado, which he first visited as a teen, helping to hay high meadows near Crestone over the summers. With his family, he returned annually to Colorado to fish and camp during summer vacations. He also camped and fished regularly at Lake Wilson Reservoir in Kansas with his family and his brother-in-law Rolland and family. He loved to fish and hunt (and was a skilled fly-fisherman and enjoyed hunting deer, pheasant, and quail). He cultivated roses and was an outstanding gardener, taking tremendous pleasure in placing and nurturing trees and flowers everywhere he lived.Roger had a thoughtful engagement with all of the interests and talents of his children - their careers, families, hobbies, etc. He enjoyed visiting with his children about gardening and his son Jerry’s piloting and flying adventures for example. He was centered in his family. He loved to barbecue and was the chef at family gatherings, over holidays, and at Sunday dinners. He loved staying in touch with his grandchildren and great grandchildren through visits, social media and video calls. He loved to play cards with family and friends and was a competitive, knowledgeable bridge player.He was a life-long Methodist, valuing his role in church leadership in a number of congregations and finding comfort in his Christian faith.Family was profoundly important to him. He encouraged the interests and careers of his children and grandchildren, supporting them wholeheartedly and cheering their accomplishments. We are eternally grateful to him for his love, care and guidance.A Celebration of Life for Roger will be held in the future.

Roger Lee Bean

Elwyn Guy Coffee, Jr., 88, of Manhattan, known for his love of being an avid chess player and coin collector, passed away Wednesday morning, October 5th, at the Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital. He was a former librarian at the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine from 1970 until 1997 and was a former librarian at the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Universal Caribbean University School of Medicine in Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies.

Elwyn Guy Coffee, Jr, arrived into this world in Kansas City, Missouri on January 24, 1934, the son of the late Mary Ruth (Alexander) Coffee O'Mahony and Elwyn Guy Coffee, Sr. He grew up among family in Kansas City, Missouri.

Guy was married to Janice Ellen Clawson in Manhattan at the First Christian Church on June 25, 1971. They spent their honeymoon in Western Canada. He and Janice were members of the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.

Guy attended and graduated from Raytown High School in 1952; a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Missouri in 1968 and worked in Kansas City as a biomedical lab assistant for about 8 years; in 1970 he received his Master's degree in Library Science from Emporia State University. He was also active in the community theater in Kansas City during the 60's.

Guy is survived by his daughter, Caryn M. (Coffee) Davidson and her husband, James Davidson, of Red Oak, Texas; his son, Tom Coffee, of St. Paul, Minnesota; grandsons Brandon J. Davidson &amp; Ayden M. Davidson and his brother and sister-in-law, Eldon &amp; Marlene Clawson, Wakarusa, KS. Guy is preceded in death by his parents as well as his wife, Janice.

A “Celebration of Life &amp; Memorial Service” for Guy will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth St. in Manhattan. Scattering of ashes will follow the service at the church's garden, with a time for sharing stories of Guy, and fellowship after.

The family would like to thank the staff and teams at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital for their compassionate care during Guy's short stay.

Contributions may be sent to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas, 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd, Ste 6, Unit 14; Topeka, KS 66604-3804 or the Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program, or the American Diabetes.org, Planned Parenthood (plannedparenthood.org) and the American Heart Association (www.heart.org/donate).

A “Celebration of Life &amp; Memorial Service” for Guy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth St. in Manhattan. Scattering of ashes will follow the service at the church's garden, with a time for sharing stories of Guy, and fellowship after.

Elwyn Guy Coffee, Jr., 88, of Manhattan, known for his love of being an avid chess player and coin collector, passed away Wednesday morning, October 5th, at the Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital. He was a former librarian at the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine from 1970 until 1997 and was a former librarian at the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Universal Caribbean University School of Medicine in Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies.Elwyn Guy Coffee, Jr, arrived into this world in Kansas City, Missouri on January 24, 1934, the son of the late Mary Ruth (Alexander) Coffee O'Mahony and Elwyn Guy Coffee, Sr. He grew up among family in Kansas City, Missouri.Guy was married to Janice Ellen Clawson in Manhattan at the First Christian Church on June 25, 1971. They spent their honeymoon in Western Canada. He and Janice were members of the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.Guy attended and graduated from Raytown High School in 1952; a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Missouri in 1968 and worked in Kansas City as a biomedical lab assistant for about 8 years; in 1970 he received his Master's degree in Library Science from Emporia State University. He was also active in the community theater in Kansas City during the 60's.Guy is survived by his daughter, Caryn M. (Coffee) Davidson and her husband, James Davidson, of Red Oak, Texas; his son, Tom Coffee, of St. Paul, Minnesota; grandsons Brandon J. Davidson &amp; Ayden M. Davidson and his brother and sister-in-law, Eldon &amp; Marlene Clawson, Wakarusa, KS. Guy is preceded in death by his parents as well as his wife, Janice.A “Celebration of Life &amp; Memorial Service” for Guy will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth St. in Manhattan. Scattering of ashes will follow the service at the church's garden, with a time for sharing stories of Guy, and fellowship after.The family would like to thank the staff and teams at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital for their compassionate care during Guy's short stay.Contributions may be sent to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas, 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd, Ste 6, Unit 14; Topeka, KS 66604-3804 or the Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program, or the American Diabetes.org, Planned Parenthood (plannedparenthood.org) and the American Heart Association (www.heart.org/donate).Guy was married to Janice Ellen Clawson in Manhattan at the First Christian Church on June 25, 1971. They spent their honeymoon in Western Canada. He and Janice were members of the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.Guy attended and graduated from Raytown High School in 1952; a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Missouri in 1968 and worked in Kansas City as a biomedical lab assistant for about 8 years; in 1970 he received his Master's degree in Library Science from Emporia State University. He was also active in the community theater in Kansas City during the 60's.Guy is survived by his daughter, Caryn M. (Coffee) Davidson and her husband, James Davidson, of Red Oak, Texas; his son, Tom Coffee, of St. Paul, Minnesota; grandsons Brandon J. Davidson &amp; Ayden M. Davidson and his brother and sister-in-law, Eldon &amp; Marlene Clawson, Wakarusa, KS. Guy is preceded in death by his parents as well as his wife, Janice.A “Celebration of Life &amp; Memorial Service” for Guy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth St. in Manhattan. Scattering of ashes will follow the service at the church's garden, with a time for sharing stories of Guy, and fellowship after.The family would like to thank the staff and teams at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital for their compassionate care during Guy's short stay.Contributions may be sent to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas, 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd, Ste 6, Unit 14; Topeka, KS 66604-3804 or the Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program, or the American Diabetes.org, Planned Parenthood (plannedparenthood.org) and the American Heart Association (www.heart.org/donate).

Elwyn Guy Coffee, Jr.

Marie Elaina “Mia” Ines, 53, of St. George, Kansas, passed away peacefully after a courageous five-year battle with Leiomyosarcoma at her home on October 1, 2022.

Born October 2, 1968, in Fort Madison, Iowa, Marie was the daughter of Ernesto and Beverly (Mehl) Ines.

&nbsp; She attended school in St. George, Kansas. She later attended Seminole Community College in Florida where she received an associate degree and pursued a career in medical transcription.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mia was a proud mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed her cats, music, and all things nature. She had a passion for collecting arrowheads and especially loved heart-shaped rocks often saying they were kisses from angels when she came across them.&nbsp;

Survivors include her parents, Ernesto and Beverley Ines; daughters, Michelle, Aaliyah, and Yazmine; son, Steven, sister; Shannon (Derek) McMullen, Tayia, Trista, and Tiffany; a brother; Antonio (Mandy Christie) Ines, Shirley, Nicholasa, Brayden, and Brentley; and her companion Monte Adkins.

&nbsp;Mia was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lester and Virginia Mehl, Teofilo and Nicholasa Ines, and her uncle David Mehl.

&nbsp;Mia bequeathed her body for scientific research due to the extreme rareness of her cancer. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) accounts for less than 1% of all known cancers. Although her courageous battle with cancer has ended, it is our hope that her request to have her body bequeathed this research will help others suffering from this rare form of cancer.

&nbsp;A memorial service will be held on November 5, 2022, at Blackjack Hills, St. George, KS at 1:30 p.m. with a visitation following until 5:00 p.m.

&nbsp;Memorials are requested to the LMS Cancer Foundation or the Marie Ines Memorial Fund and can be left in the care of the funeral home. 4370 Salzer Rd, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Marie Elaina “Mia” Ines, 53, of St. George, Kansas, passed away peacefully after a courageous five-year battle with Leiomyosarcoma at her home on October 1, 2022.Born October 2, 1968, in Fort Madison, Iowa, Marie was the daughter of Ernesto and Beverly (Mehl) Ines.&nbsp; She attended school in St. George, Kansas. She later attended Seminole Community College in Florida where she received an associate degree and pursued a career in medical transcription.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mia was a proud mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed her cats, music, and all things nature. She had a passion for collecting arrowheads and especially loved heart-shaped rocks often saying they were kisses from angels when she came across them.&nbsp;Survivors include her parents, Ernesto and Beverley Ines; daughters, Michelle, Aaliyah, and Yazmine; son, Steven, sister; Shannon (Derek) McMullen, Tayia, Trista, and Tiffany; a brother; Antonio (Mandy Christie) Ines, Shirley, Nicholasa, Brayden, and Brentley; and her companion Monte Adkins.&nbsp;Mia was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lester and Virginia Mehl, Teofilo and Nicholasa Ines, and her uncle David Mehl.&nbsp;Mia bequeathed her body for scientific research due to the extreme rareness of her cancer. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) accounts for less than 1% of all known cancers. Although her courageous battle with cancer has ended, it is our hope that her request to have her body bequeathed this research will help others suffering from this rare form of cancer.&nbsp;A memorial service will be held on November 5, 2022, at Blackjack Hills, St. George, KS at 1:30 p.m. with a visitation following until 5:00 p.m.&nbsp;Memorials are requested to the LMS Cancer Foundation or the Marie Ines Memorial Fund and can be left in the care of the funeral home. 4370 Salzer Rd, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Marie Elaina “Mia” Ines

Delbert Emil Ebert, 92, of rural Flush, KS passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, after a brave battle with kidney failure and prostate cancer.&nbsp;

Delbert was a kind, faithful, generous, and quiet man with a mild manner.&nbsp; He was born March 11, 1930, in rural Flush, KS, the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Schmitz) Ebert.&nbsp; He grew up in Flush and graduated from Flush High School in 1948, playing basketball and baseball.&nbsp; He joined the United States Air Force from 1951 – 1955 during the Korean War.&nbsp; On March 2, 1957, Delbert was married to Betty Dekat.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on July 13, 2013.

He was a farmer most of his life and had such a passion for it, raising 7 children there.&nbsp; Over the years, he also was a Hoegemeyer Seed Dealer and worked at Manhattan Sale Barn, CK Processing, and Jeffery Energy Center as a security guard.

Delbert was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Flush and was a lector for many years and joined the Knights of Columbus at 18 years old and was only 5 months shy of being a member for 75 years and a 3rd&nbsp;and 4th-degree member. He also served as financial secretary for the Knights of Columbus for 36 years.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion for 66 years, served on the Pottawatomie Township board for 23 years, and was a clerk for the Flush school board for 3 years.

He enjoyed word searches, puzzles, and the TV game shows The Price is Right and Family Feud.&nbsp; He loved playing cards with family and friends.&nbsp; He was a sports fan of the Royals, Chiefs, and K-State. He rarely missed watching a game. In the early evenings, he enjoyed a relaxing drive toodlin’ along the country roads with his dog Bandit.

&nbsp;He is survived by his children: Kathy (Dwaine) Plummer, Ron (Ruth) Ebert, and Deb (Steve) Swoyer, all of Flush, KS.&nbsp; Shirley (Wayne) Eichem of Wamego, KS, Cindy (Larry) Kabriel of Westmoreland, KS, Brian (Jennifer) Ebert of Frankfort, KS, and Janette (Jason) Heath of Westmoreland, KS; 19 grandchildren: Scott, Eric, and Adam Plummer, Brittany Wirtz, Taylor Havenstein and Jordan Ebert, Brad, Brett, and Lucas Swoyer, Trent Zoeller and Kristin Portelli, Ryan Kabriel and Ashlyn Easterday, Emilee, Breleigh and Callen Ebert, Skylar, Coleman, and Rylee Heath and 20 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 13th&nbsp;at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Flush.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 12th&nbsp;at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. He will lie in state starting at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Church. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers, to the Flush Knights of Columbus, or Manhattan Flint Hills Dialysis, and may be left in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, P.O. Box 48, 66547.

Delbert Emil Ebert, 92, of rural St. George, KS, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was a lifetime farmer of the Flush, KS area.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 13th at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Flush. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 12th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.. Location of the visitation and rosary is yet to be decided and will be announced later with a full obituary.

Delbert Emil Ebert, 92, of rural Flush, KS passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, after a brave battle with kidney failure and prostate cancer.&nbsp;Delbert was a kind, faithful, generous, and quiet man with a mild manner.&nbsp; He was born March 11, 1930, in rural Flush, KS, the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Schmitz) Ebert.&nbsp; He grew up in Flush and graduated from Flush High School in 1948, playing basketball and baseball.&nbsp; He joined the United States Air Force from 1951 – 1955 during the Korean War.&nbsp; On March 2, 1957, Delbert was married to Betty Dekat.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on July 13, 2013.He was a farmer most of his life and had such a passion for it, raising 7 children there.&nbsp; Over the years, he also was a Hoegemeyer Seed Dealer and worked at Manhattan Sale Barn, CK Processing, and Jeffery Energy Center as a security guard.Delbert was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Flush and was a lector for many years and joined the Knights of Columbus at 18 years old and was only 5 months shy of being a member for 75 years and a 3rd&nbsp;and 4th-degree member. He also served as financial secretary for the Knights of Columbus for 36 years.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion for 66 years, served on the Pottawatomie Township board for 23 years, and was a clerk for the Flush school board for 3 years.He enjoyed word searches, puzzles, and the TV game shows The Price is Right and Family Feud.&nbsp; He loved playing cards with family and friends.&nbsp; He was a sports fan of the Royals, Chiefs, and K-State. He rarely missed watching a game. In the early evenings, he enjoyed a relaxing drive toodlin’ along the country roads with his dog Bandit.&nbsp;He is survived by his children: Kathy (Dwaine) Plummer, Ron (Ruth) Ebert, and Deb (Steve) Swoyer, all of Flush, KS.&nbsp; Shirley (Wayne) Eichem of Wamego, KS, Cindy (Larry) Kabriel of Westmoreland, KS, Brian (Jennifer) Ebert of Frankfort, KS, and Janette (Jason) Heath of Westmoreland, KS; 19 grandchildren: Scott, Eric, and Adam Plummer, Brittany Wirtz, Taylor Havenstein and Jordan Ebert, Brad, Brett, and Lucas Swoyer, Trent Zoeller and Kristin Portelli, Ryan Kabriel and Ashlyn Easterday, Emilee, Breleigh and Callen Ebert, Skylar, Coleman, and Rylee Heath and 20 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers.Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 13th&nbsp;at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Flush.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 12th&nbsp;at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. He will lie in state starting at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Church. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers, to the Flush Knights of Columbus, or Manhattan Flint Hills Dialysis, and may be left in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, P.O. Box 48, 66547.Delbert Emil Ebert, 92, of rural St. George, KS, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was a lifetime farmer of the Flush, KS area.Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 13th at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Flush. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 12th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m.. Location of the visitation and rosary is yet to be decided and will be announced later with a full obituary.

Delbert Emil Ebert

Ralph Joseph Ponte, 71, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away on Friday (October 7, 2022) at his home.

He was born in Topeka on July 4, 1951 to Nina Burch McKinley and Ralph McKinley.&nbsp; At a young age he was adopted and raised by Mary Burch and Patrick Ponte on a farm 4.5 miles east of Hoyt, Kansas.&nbsp; He graduated from Hoyt High School and served in the United States Army.

Ralph was employed with Santa Fe Railroad from 1973 to 1993, then started R.J. Ponte Construction specializing in building Custom Homes. He retired in 2018. Ralph was an exceptional craftsman and continued his love of woodworking as a hobby.

Ralph was active with the McFarland PRIDE volunteer group, Relay for Life and with CASA in Topeka. He enjoyed attending race car events, hunting and fishing on the farmland, and fishing yearly in Canada with close friends. He cherished road trips for work and pleasure, Jeep rides, visiting new places, and attending concerts with the love of his life. He was always sure to make the most of every experience and return with stories to tell. He was a great storyteller and found joy in sharing with others. Ralph had a way of making every person in the room feel important. He genuinely loved people, leaving a lasting impression on those he met.

He was a very proud father and grandfather who loved watching his grandchildren play sports and attending all their events. Time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the highlight of his life.

Ralph was preceded in death by a twin brother at birth, his parents, a younger brother Thomas Ponte and two older sisters Edie Adams and Georgia Bonneson.

He was united in marriage to Sandra Barngrover on August 18, 1972. They were later divorced.&nbsp; On February 14, 1991 Ralph married Bernita Mongold Tryon.&nbsp; She was killed in a tragic auto accident on September 9, 1998.&nbsp; On August 3, 2002 Ralph was united in marriage to Marilyn Meseke Gasperich at his home in Auburn, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives at their home in McFarland, Kansas.

Ralph is also survived by his children Teresa Ponte (Al), Meriden, Amy Ponte, Topeka, August Wessel (Andrew), Minot, North Dakota, Dustin Gasperich (Jen), Topeka, Krista Hurla (Chad), Paxico, Rachel Sisson, (Jared), Berryton, Lindsay Falk (Josh), Alma, one brother Nick Nicolay (Lisa), Nebraska City, Nebraska, thirteen (13) grandchildren Ellen Doty, Devin Ponte, Brandon Gasperich (Marisa), Mackenzie &nbsp;Johanek (Tucker), Jordyn and Jayde Berroth, Easton Sisson, Peyton, Katelyn, Brady and Cole Hurla, Haidyn and Mason Falk, and two (2) great-grandchildren Oaklee and Bodhi Gasperich.

Funeral services will be held on Friday (October 14, 2022) at 10:30 a.m. at the Alma United Methodist Church with Pastor Kyle Scheideman officiating.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will in the McFarland City Cemetery.

Ralph will lie in state Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma. The family will meet with friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Alma.

Memorials are requested to McFarland PRIDE or the Gary Sinise Foundation (garysinisefoundation.org) and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Ralph Joseph Ponte, 71, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away on Friday (October 7, 2022) at his home.He was born in Topeka on July 4, 1951 to Nina Burch McKinley and Ralph McKinley.&nbsp; At a young age he was adopted and raised by Mary Burch and Patrick Ponte on a farm 4.5 miles east of Hoyt, Kansas.&nbsp; He graduated from Hoyt High School and served in the United States Army.Ralph was employed with Santa Fe Railroad from 1973 to 1993, then started R.J. Ponte Construction specializing in building Custom Homes. He retired in 2018. Ralph was an exceptional craftsman and continued his love of woodworking as a hobby.Ralph was active with the McFarland PRIDE volunteer group, Relay for Life and with CASA in Topeka. He enjoyed attending race car events, hunting and fishing on the farmland, and fishing yearly in Canada with close friends. He cherished road trips for work and pleasure, Jeep rides, visiting new places, and attending concerts with the love of his life. He was always sure to make the most of every experience and return with stories to tell. He was a great storyteller and found joy in sharing with others. Ralph had a way of making every person in the room feel important. He genuinely loved people, leaving a lasting impression on those he met.He was a very proud father and grandfather who loved watching his grandchildren play sports and attending all their events. Time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the highlight of his life.Ralph was preceded in death by a twin brother at birth, his parents, a younger brother Thomas Ponte and two older sisters Edie Adams and Georgia Bonneson.He was united in marriage to Sandra Barngrover on August 18, 1972. They were later divorced.&nbsp; On February 14, 1991 Ralph married Bernita Mongold Tryon.&nbsp; She was killed in a tragic auto accident on September 9, 1998.&nbsp; On August 3, 2002 Ralph was united in marriage to Marilyn Meseke Gasperich at his home in Auburn, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives at their home in McFarland, Kansas.Ralph is also survived by his children Teresa Ponte (Al), Meriden, Amy Ponte, Topeka, August Wessel (Andrew), Minot, North Dakota, Dustin Gasperich (Jen), Topeka, Krista Hurla (Chad), Paxico, Rachel Sisson, (Jared), Berryton, Lindsay Falk (Josh), Alma, one brother Nick Nicolay (Lisa), Nebraska City, Nebraska, thirteen (13) grandchildren Ellen Doty, Devin Ponte, Brandon Gasperich (Marisa), Mackenzie &nbsp;Johanek (Tucker), Jordyn and Jayde Berroth, Easton Sisson, Peyton, Katelyn, Brady and Cole Hurla, Haidyn and Mason Falk, and two (2) great-grandchildren Oaklee and Bodhi Gasperich.Funeral services will be held on Friday (October 14, 2022) at 10:30 a.m. at the Alma United Methodist Church with Pastor Kyle Scheideman officiating.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will in the McFarland City Cemetery.Ralph will lie in state Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma. The family will meet with friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Alma.Memorials are requested to McFarland PRIDE or the Gary Sinise Foundation (garysinisefoundation.org) and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Ralph Joseph Ponte

Leo Dickinson, 88, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (October 6, 2022) at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas.

Born May 14, 1934, in Pleasant Plains, Iowa, Leo was the son of Virgil Henry and Thelma Maxine (Tucker) Dickinson. He married Barbara Lee Axtell on October 4, 1958, in Colona, Illinois. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2007.

Leo served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1957 – 1959. He had been a member of the St. George American Legion Post.

He was an active loved and well-respected member of the YLISSB System Amateur Radio Network. He operated as a Net Control operator several times a week.&nbsp; He was also an avid outdoorsman, his passion was Duck Hunting, but he also enjoyed upland game bird hunting as well as fishing.

Leo was employed for over 35 years at Balderson’s Manufacturing in Wamego until his retirement. He also owned and operated Leo’s Taxidermy in St. George for many years.

Survivors include two sons, Billy Lee Dickinson (Deborah) of Wamego and Gerry Leon Dickinson (Angela) of Wamego; a daughter, Janey Marie DeVries of Nixa, MO; six grandchildren, Claire Mundell of Williams, OR, Matthew Mundell of Lawrence, KS, Nathan Dickinson of Wamego, Kasey Coon (Tim) of Wamego, Amelia Delay of Wamego and Hollis Berry of Kansas City, MO; three great grandchildren, Aiden Delay, Addilyn Delay and Naomi Coon all of Wamego; a brother, Louie Dickinson (Dottie) of Davenport, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Dickinson was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara; a son in law, Steve DeVries; and three brothers, James Leonard Dickinson, Thomas “Tom” Dickinson and Larry Dickinson.

Memorial Graveside Services with Military Honors by the U. S. Marine Corps Funeral Honors Detail and the Wamego American Legion Post No. 172 will be held on Wednesday October 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George Cemetery with the Pastor Laura Burnet officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to: YLISSB Robert Percefull, Treasurer 4409 Grassy Field Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 c/o Scholarship - Leo Dickinson

Or they may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be held at the St. George Fellowship Hall at 12:30 p.m.

Leo Dickinson, 88, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Thursday (October 6, 2022) at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas.Born May 14, 1934, in Pleasant Plains, Iowa, Leo was the son of Virgil Henry and Thelma Maxine (Tucker) Dickinson. He married Barbara Lee Axtell on October 4, 1958, in Colona, Illinois. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2007.Leo served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1957 – 1959. He had been a member of the St. George American Legion Post.He was an active loved and well-respected member of the YLISSB System Amateur Radio Network. He operated as a Net Control operator several times a week.&nbsp; He was also an avid outdoorsman, his passion was Duck Hunting, but he also enjoyed upland game bird hunting as well as fishing.Leo was employed for over 35 years at Balderson’s Manufacturing in Wamego until his retirement. He also owned and operated Leo’s Taxidermy in St. George for many years.Survivors include two sons, Billy Lee Dickinson (Deborah) of Wamego and Gerry Leon Dickinson (Angela) of Wamego; a daughter, Janey Marie DeVries of Nixa, MO; six grandchildren, Claire Mundell of Williams, OR, Matthew Mundell of Lawrence, KS, Nathan Dickinson of Wamego, Kasey Coon (Tim) of Wamego, Amelia Delay of Wamego and Hollis Berry of Kansas City, MO; three great grandchildren, Aiden Delay, Addilyn Delay and Naomi Coon all of Wamego; a brother, Louie Dickinson (Dottie) of Davenport, IA; and several nieces and nephews.Mr. Dickinson was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara; a son in law, Steve DeVries; and three brothers, James Leonard Dickinson, Thomas “Tom” Dickinson and Larry Dickinson.Memorial Graveside Services with Military Honors by the U. S. Marine Corps Funeral Honors Detail and the Wamego American Legion Post No. 172 will be held on Wednesday October 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George Cemetery with the Pastor Laura Burnet officiating.Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to: YLISSB Robert Percefull, Treasurer 4409 Grassy Field Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 c/o Scholarship - Leo DickinsonOr they may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be held at the St. George Fellowship Hall at 12:30 p.m.

Leo Dickinson

With his fishing pole and bait bucket in one hand and his rifle in 
the other, Bruce Schmitt was called to that great fishing and hunting 
compound in the sky.

Bruce Edward Schmitt, 69, of Onaga, Kansas, passed away on 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Onaga Health &amp; Rehab Facility 
with his family by his side.

Born February 18, 1953, in in Summit, New Jersey, Bruce was the son
 of Alfred and Ruth (Bock) Schmitt. He grew up in Kenilworth, N.J. and 
graduated from David Brearley High School.&nbsp; He attended a night school 
program for welding at the Manhattan Vo-Tech School.

Bruce married Julie Berges on June 12, 1976 in Onaga, KS.&nbsp; They 
moved to Roselle Park, N. J. for one year and moved back to Onaga where 
they lived on the family farm.

Bruce was a welder. He worked for three years at Frankfort 
Fabrication and later for Dale Luttig in Emmett, KS for 10 years. When 
Dale decided to retire, Bruce went to work at Dymax as a steel cutter 
for 18 years until his health forced him to retire.

Bruce was a member of the Congregational United Church in Onaga, 
Wamego Masonic Lodge No. 75 AF&amp;AM, Kenilworth Jaycees and the Onaga 
Jaycees.&nbsp; He received his JCI Senatorship in May, 1992.&nbsp; Bruce also 
helped with the 4-H Shooting Sports and was a Hunter Education 
Instructor for many years.&nbsp; He was an avid hunter and fisherman and 
loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Julie; two daughters, Keri
 Zenger and her husband, Chad and Rebecca Mayginnes and her husband, 
Zac; eight grandchildren, Trenton Ross and his fiance’,Cassie Punchard, 
Glennys “Rudy” Ross, Avery Zenger, Kylie Zenger, Will Zenger, Kylar 
Schmitt, Morgan Mayginnes and Rilyn Maginnes all of Onaga, KS; a 
brother, Gary Schmitt and his wife, Carolyn of Union, N.J.; a brother in
 law, Reen Berges and his wife, Sandy of Great Bend, KS; and many other 
loving family members and friends who will greatly miss him.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ruth Schmitt.

Bruce’s wish was to be cremated.&nbsp; A Memorial service will be held 
on Thursday (October 13, 2022) at 3:00 p.m. at the Onaga Congregational 
United Church with Pastor Ron Stair officiating.

The family will meet with friends on Thursday afternoon from 2:00 
until the time of services and following the service at a reception in 
the fellowship hall.

Memorials are requested to Julie Schmitt (to be given to an 
organization yet to be determined) and may be left with Campanella &amp;
 Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>With his fishing pole and bait bucket in one hand and his rifle in 
the other, Bruce Schmitt was called to that great fishing and hunting 
compound in the sky.Bruce Edward Schmitt, 69, of Onaga, Kansas, passed away on 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Onaga Health &amp; Rehab Facility 
with his family by his side.Born February 18, 1953, in in Summit, New Jersey, Bruce was the son
 of Alfred and Ruth (Bock) Schmitt. He grew up in Kenilworth, N.J. and 
graduated from David Brearley High School.&nbsp; He attended a night school 
program for welding at the Manhattan Vo-Tech School.Bruce married Julie Berges on June 12, 1976 in Onaga, KS.&nbsp; They 
moved to Roselle Park, N. J. for one year and moved back to Onaga where 
they lived on the family farm.Bruce was a welder. He worked for three years at Frankfort 
Fabrication and later for Dale Luttig in Emmett, KS for 10 years. When 
Dale decided to retire, Bruce went to work at Dymax as a steel cutter 
for 18 years until his health forced him to retire.Bruce was a member of the Congregational United Church in Onaga, 
Wamego Masonic Lodge No. 75 AF&amp;AM, Kenilworth Jaycees and the Onaga 
Jaycees.&nbsp; He received his JCI Senatorship in May, 1992.&nbsp; Bruce also 
helped with the 4-H Shooting Sports and was a Hunter Education 
Instructor for many years.&nbsp; He was an avid hunter and fisherman and 
loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Julie; two daughters, Keri
 Zenger and her husband, Chad and Rebecca Mayginnes and her husband, 
Zac; eight grandchildren, Trenton Ross and his fiance’,Cassie Punchard, 
Glennys “Rudy” Ross, Avery Zenger, Kylie Zenger, Will Zenger, Kylar 
Schmitt, Morgan Mayginnes and Rilyn Maginnes all of Onaga, KS; a 
brother, Gary Schmitt and his wife, Carolyn of Union, N.J.; a brother in
 law, Reen Berges and his wife, Sandy of Great Bend, KS; and many other 
loving family members and friends who will greatly miss him.Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ruth Schmitt.Bruce’s wish was to be cremated.&nbsp; A Memorial service will be held 
on Thursday (October 13, 2022) at 3:00 p.m. at the Onaga Congregational 
United Church with Pastor Ron Stair officiating.The family will meet with friends on Thursday afternoon from 2:00 
until the time of services and following the service at a reception in 
the fellowship hall.Memorials are requested to Julie Schmitt (to be given to an 
organization yet to be determined) and may be left with Campanella &amp;
 Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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