Daniel Joseph Dreher, 59, of Clay Center, died December 30th&nbsp;2021. He was born on November 12th, 1962, the son of JoAnn and Lyle Dreher.

Dan grew up in Topeka, KS. In 1994, he married his wife Rayleen. They went on to have two children, Josie and Jillian which were his pride and joy.

Dan had many loves. A love for his family, a love for his friends, and a love for food. His love and passion for food began at a young age in the kitchen with his beloved mother.&nbsp; Throughout his life, he worked in many parts of the food industry. Starting out as a dishwasher, server and bartender, working his way up to management, chef, and eventually becoming a proud restaurant owner. &nbsp;Some of his fondest memories are from when he owned “Danny’s Grill and Catering”. He loved sharing his culinary talents with any and everybody. He especially found great joy in teaching and working alongside his&nbsp;eldest daughter Josie in the culinary business.

His final and most important honor was being called Grandpa/Monkey Dan by his granddaughter Gianna and three beautiful bonus grandchildren Jaydin, Jasmarie and Milana.

Dan is proceeded in death by his mother, JoAnn Dreher.

Daughter: Josie Dreher and fiancée Jordin Griffiths of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Jillian Dreher of Clay Center, KS

Sister: LaDonna and husband John Waldo of Topeka, KS,

Sister: Christine and husband Lonnie Weaver of Berryton, KS

Sister: Nickie &amp; husband Kenny Fields of Topeka, KS.

Granddaughters: Jaydin, Jasmarie, Milana, and Gianna Griffiths

A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, January 8th, 1:00&nbsp; p.m. at Vintage Gardens Downtown in Clay Center, KS.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Clay County Animal Rescue, c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th&nbsp;St Clay Center, KS, 67432.

Daniel Joseph Dreher, 59, of Clay Center, died December 30th&nbsp;2021. He was born on November 12th, 1962, the son of JoAnn and Lyle Dreher.Dan grew up in Topeka, KS. In 1994, he married his wife Rayleen. They went on to have two children, Josie and Jillian which were his pride and joy.Dan had many loves. A love for his family, a love for his friends, and a love for food. His love and passion for food began at a young age in the kitchen with his beloved mother.&nbsp; Throughout his life, he worked in many parts of the food industry. Starting out as a dishwasher, server and bartender, working his way up to management, chef, and eventually becoming a proud restaurant owner. &nbsp;Some of his fondest memories are from when he owned “Danny’s Grill and Catering”. He loved sharing his culinary talents with any and everybody. He especially found great joy in teaching and working alongside his&nbsp;eldest daughter Josie in the culinary business.His final and most important honor was being called Grandpa/Monkey Dan by his granddaughter Gianna and three beautiful bonus grandchildren Jaydin, Jasmarie and Milana.Dan is proceeded in death by his mother, JoAnn Dreher.Survivors:Wife: Rayleen Dreher of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Josie Dreher and fiancée Jordin Griffiths of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Jillian Dreher of Clay Center, KSSister: LaDonna and husband John Waldo of Topeka, KS,Sister: Christine and husband Lonnie Weaver of Berryton, KSSister: Nickie &amp; husband Kenny Fields of Topeka, KS.Granddaughters: Jaydin, Jasmarie, Milana, and Gianna GriffithsFather: Lyle Dreher of Topeka, KSAnd many nieces of nephews.A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, January 8th, 1:00&nbsp; p.m. at Vintage Gardens Downtown in Clay Center, KS.In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Clay County Animal Rescue, c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th&nbsp;St Clay Center, KS, 67432.

Daniel Joseph Dreher

Josefa “Jo” Rodriguez was a devoted wife, caring mother, grandmother, sister, friend and puppy mommy. After a months-long struggle, she left this world on December 31st, 2021, at age 84 while residing at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Jo was born to Refugio and Maria Hernandez on March 17th, 1937, in Staples, Texas. She was the 2nd daughter to a family of 7. Josefa was preceded in death by her husband Robert Rodriguez, a son Robert Rodriguez Jr, her parents and siblings, Ramona, Fidencio, Juan, Jesus, Francisco Hernandez, in addition to many beloved pets. Josefa is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca Darkow (Fred) of Manhattan and their son Robert, and Ramona Merriam (David) of San Antonio, Texas and their daughter Aella. She is also survived by one brother, Refugio Hernandez of South Bend, IN, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and two surviving puppies who will miss her greatly. Jo was a 1958 graduate from Greene High School in South Bend, Indiana. On September 30 of 1961 she was united in marriage to Robert Rodriguez at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in New Carlisle, Indiana. In her early adult years, she worked as a candy striper at a local hospital in Indiana. She was an AIB graduate and received Wilton’s certification in cake decoration. She also taught cake decorating classes at University For Man in Manhattan, KS. Jo attended Kansas State University as an Art major and considered herself a forever Wildcat. She loved to decorate cakes her husband made for weddings and events that he talked her into. She like to travel with her husband on business trips, bowl on the family team, fish, and attend numerous Kansas State football games and tailgates with her family and friends. Josefa always said the best part her life was raising her children, Robert (Bob Jr.) Rebecca and Ramona. She was actively involved in all aspects of her family’s life to ensure that her kids and husband were supported and loved as much as possible. For that we are eternally grateful. This love of her family was enhanced at the births of her grandchildren. Spending time with them and seeing them grow was a joy. This became her focus as well as with her daughters and spoiling her two puppies. We will miss making tamales, cooking, watching K-State Football and travelling with her. In her later years, she was especially cell phone challenged, regardless of what she said. Jo was a one in a million person who taught us patience, perseverance and how to quietly love by your actions. We will remember her kindness, laughter and love for the rest of our days. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 8, 2022 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with Deacon Buzz Harris officiating. Interment will follow the service in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery – Elbow Community in Manhattan. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Jo to the Riley County Humane Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Josefa “Jo” Rodriguez was a devoted wife, caring mother, grandmother, sister, friend and puppy mommy. After a months-long struggle, she left this world on December 31st, 2021, at age 84 while residing at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Jo was born to Refugio and Maria Hernandez on March 17th, 1937, in Staples, Texas. She was the 2nd daughter to a family of 7. Josefa was preceded in death by her husband Robert Rodriguez, a son Robert Rodriguez Jr, her parents and siblings, Ramona, Fidencio, Juan, Jesus, Francisco Hernandez, in addition to many beloved pets. Josefa is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca Darkow (Fred) of Manhattan and their son Robert, and Ramona Merriam (David) of San Antonio, Texas and their daughter Aella. She is also survived by one brother, Refugio Hernandez of South Bend, IN, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and two surviving puppies who will miss her greatly. Jo was a 1958 graduate from Greene High School in South Bend, Indiana. On September 30 of 1961 she was united in marriage to Robert Rodriguez at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in New Carlisle, Indiana. In her early adult years, she worked as a candy striper at a local hospital in Indiana. She was an AIB graduate and received Wilton’s certification in cake decoration. She also taught cake decorating classes at University For Man in Manhattan, KS. Jo attended Kansas State University as an Art major and considered herself a forever Wildcat. She loved to decorate cakes her husband made for weddings and events that he talked her into. She like to travel with her husband on business trips, bowl on the family team, fish, and attend numerous Kansas State football games and tailgates with her family and friends. Josefa always said the best part her life was raising her children, Robert (Bob Jr.) Rebecca and Ramona. She was actively involved in all aspects of her family’s life to ensure that her kids and husband were supported and loved as much as possible. For that we are eternally grateful. This love of her family was enhanced at the births of her grandchildren. Spending time with them and seeing them grow was a joy. This became her focus as well as with her daughters and spoiling her two puppies. We will miss making tamales, cooking, watching K-State Football and travelling with her. In her later years, she was especially cell phone challenged, regardless of what she said. Jo was a one in a million person who taught us patience, perseverance and how to quietly love by your actions. We will remember her kindness, laughter and love for the rest of our days. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 8, 2022 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with Deacon Buzz Harris officiating. Interment will follow the service in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery – Elbow Community in Manhattan. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Jo to the Riley County Humane Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Josefa “Jo” Rodriguez

Kenneth Lawrence “Larry “Anderson, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Valley Vista, Wamego.&nbsp; He was a life-long resident of the Alma community.

Larry was born on August 2, 1932, in rural Alma, the son of Oliver A. and Minnie (Weber) Anderson.&nbsp; He attended local grade schools and graduated from Alma High School.&nbsp; He then attended Kansas State University for two semesters, studying Journalism.&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry then served in the United States Air Force in Korea during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was a navigator for an F84 Thunder Jet.

Following his military service, Larry worked for Cason construction, on the Wamego missile base, and for McConnel-Douglas in Wichita, and the oil fields in Oklahoma.&nbsp; In 1956 he joined the United States Postal Service for 29 years and served as the Alma Postmaster from 1973 to 1985.

Larry was a member of the Wichita Car Club, the American Legion, and Rotary.&nbsp; He also served as a member of the Alma School Board.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and trapping and was able to hand call numerous animals, especially coyotes, hoot owls, crows, and frogs.&nbsp;&nbsp; But his passion was fishing.&nbsp; He was able to take several fishing trips to Minnesota over the years.

Larry married Anna Mae Richardson on June 18, 1960, in McFarland, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives at their home.

Larry is also survived by his children; Debora Howser (Doug), Westfield, New York, Gregory Anderson (Angela), Alma, Teresa Anderson, Alma, Michael Anderson (Pamela), Paxico, Eric Anderson (Alyne), Rossville, and Sara Diepenbrock, Alma; his eighteen grandchildren; David Frederick(Camille),Tyson Frederick, Danielle Larson(Brett), Tanner Frederick, Ryan Howser, Nicole Wollenberg (Tim), Nicole Anderson, Kayla Anderson (Mark), Tristan Anderson, Kassidi Lienemann (Matthew), Kain Anderson, Heath Schremmer (Miranda), Jarod Schremmer,(Hailey), Kennedy Anderson, Trey Anderson,&nbsp; Chelsea Schmidt (Clay), Lexi Brumage (Quinton), and Hadlee Diepenbrock; and his twenty great-grandchildren; Mason, Brooke, Vincent, Stella, Eliana, Olivia, Lillian, Devon, Grayson, Zaire, Kale, Kye, Blake, Kent, Jackson, Boston, Cason, Collin, Sawyer, and Gavin; and his sister, Maribelle Moege.&nbsp; Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Lou Cromer, Don Anderson, and Stephen Anderson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma.&nbsp; Father Swamy Nannam will be the Celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Swedish Cemetery south of Alma.&nbsp; Larry will lie-in-state, at the church hall, on Thursday beginning at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. and the family will greet friends until 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; The family request that masks be worn.&nbsp; They suggest memorial contributions to the American Legion or Holy Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenneth Lawrence “Larry “Anderson, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Valley Vista, Wamego.&nbsp; He was a life-long resident of the Alma community.Larry was born on August 2, 1932, in rural Alma, the son of Oliver A. and Minnie (Weber) Anderson.&nbsp; He attended local grade schools and graduated from Alma High School.&nbsp; He then attended Kansas State University for two semesters, studying Journalism.&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry then served in the United States Air Force in Korea during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was a navigator for an F84 Thunder Jet.Following his military service, Larry worked for Cason construction, on the Wamego missile base, and for McConnel-Douglas in Wichita, and the oil fields in Oklahoma.&nbsp; In 1956 he joined the United States Postal Service for 29 years and served as the Alma Postmaster from 1973 to 1985.Larry was a member of the Wichita Car Club, the American Legion, and Rotary.&nbsp; He also served as a member of the Alma School Board.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and trapping and was able to hand call numerous animals, especially coyotes, hoot owls, crows, and frogs.&nbsp;&nbsp; But his passion was fishing.&nbsp; He was able to take several fishing trips to Minnesota over the years.Larry married Anna Mae Richardson on June 18, 1960, in McFarland, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives at their home.Larry is also survived by his children; Debora Howser (Doug), Westfield, New York, Gregory Anderson (Angela), Alma, Teresa Anderson, Alma, Michael Anderson (Pamela), Paxico, Eric Anderson (Alyne), Rossville, and Sara Diepenbrock, Alma; his eighteen grandchildren; David Frederick(Camille),Tyson Frederick, Danielle Larson(Brett), Tanner Frederick, Ryan Howser, Nicole Wollenberg (Tim), Nicole Anderson, Kayla Anderson (Mark), Tristan Anderson, Kassidi Lienemann (Matthew), Kain Anderson, Heath Schremmer (Miranda), Jarod Schremmer,(Hailey), Kennedy Anderson, Trey Anderson,&nbsp; Chelsea Schmidt (Clay), Lexi Brumage (Quinton), and Hadlee Diepenbrock; and his twenty great-grandchildren; Mason, Brooke, Vincent, Stella, Eliana, Olivia, Lillian, Devon, Grayson, Zaire, Kale, Kye, Blake, Kent, Jackson, Boston, Cason, Collin, Sawyer, and Gavin; and his sister, Maribelle Moege.&nbsp; Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Lou Cromer, Don Anderson, and Stephen Anderson.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma.&nbsp; Father Swamy Nannam will be the Celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Swedish Cemetery south of Alma.&nbsp; Larry will lie-in-state, at the church hall, on Thursday beginning at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. and the family will greet friends until 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; The family request that masks be worn.&nbsp; They suggest memorial contributions to the American Legion or Holy Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenneth Lawrence “Larry“ Anderson

Ryan LeRoy Smith, age 27, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 19th &amp; 
Vine, Hays, Kansas. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM 
with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7:30 PM all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Saturday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 the family to be designated at a later date. Donations may be made 
payable to Bryan Smith.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Ryan LeRoy Smith, age 27, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 19th &amp; 
Vine, Hays, Kansas. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM 
with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7:30 PM all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Saturday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to
 the family to be designated at a later date. Donations may be made 
payable to Bryan Smith.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Ryan LeRoy Smith

Marilyn Frances Colby (Musalek) of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2021, in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;

Marilyn was born April 8, 1951, to Frank Joe Musalek and Frances Iolene Roesch in Atwood, Kansas. Marilyn was raised in Goodland, Kansas and was a graduate of Goodland High School.&nbsp; She attended Colby College where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing degree and later graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Marilyn was very passionate about nursing and proudly worked as a Registered Nurse and also served in the role of Director of Nursing throughout her career. &nbsp;

On June 20, 1969, Marilyn was united in marriage to Darryl Eugene Colby. Together, they shared 43 years of marriage before Darryl’s passing in 2012. Darryl and Marilyn proudly raised their six children; Susan, Sherri, Steven, Stacey, Shawn and Scott, in Kensington, Kansas, before relocating back to Marilyn’s hometown of Goodland, Kansas, in 1999.

Faith, family and friends were a very important part of Marilyn’s life. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kensington, Kansas, and Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; She was also a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary of Goodland. Marilyn enjoyed playing BINGO, card games, camping and fishing, traveling with family, watching car races and attending sporting events, particularly those of her children and grandchildren. Most importantly, Marilyn was dedicated to being a supportive mother and loving grandmother to her grandchildren; Ryan, Christopher, Cecil, Xavier, Natasha, Trenton, Emersyn, Preslee, Broxton, Macie and Isabelle.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents Frank and Frances Musalek, husband Darryl Colby, daughter Susan Colby, son Steven Colby, grandson Xzaren Colby, Sister Debbie Snethen and nephew Marshall Snethen.&nbsp;

Marilyn is survived by her daughter Sherri Smith of Manhattan, Kansas; son Stacey (Melissa) Colby of Smith Center; son Shawn (Melissa) Colby of Manhattan, Kansas; son Scott (Stacie) Colby of Layton, Utah; brother Frank (Jody) Musalek of Hays, Kansas; and sisters Janice (Harlan) Schwertfeger of Hutchinson, Kansas, Jeanette (Varden) Bogart of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Becky (Greg) Spady of Hastings, Nebraska, Linda (Brian) Rumpel of Goodland, Kansas&nbsp; daughter –in-law Stacy Colby of McClave, CO, and 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp; On January 1, 2022 Marilyn’s grandson Ryan Smith passed away in Topeka, KS.

Funeral services for Marilyn will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 1:30 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MT at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Marilyn Colby Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Marilyn Frances Colby (Musalek) of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2021, in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;Marilyn was born April 8, 1951, to Frank Joe Musalek and Frances Iolene Roesch in Atwood, Kansas. Marilyn was raised in Goodland, Kansas and was a graduate of Goodland High School.&nbsp; She attended Colby College where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing degree and later graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Marilyn was very passionate about nursing and proudly worked as a Registered Nurse and also served in the role of Director of Nursing throughout her career. &nbsp;On June 20, 1969, Marilyn was united in marriage to Darryl Eugene Colby. Together, they shared 43 years of marriage before Darryl’s passing in 2012. Darryl and Marilyn proudly raised their six children; Susan, Sherri, Steven, Stacey, Shawn and Scott, in Kensington, Kansas, before relocating back to Marilyn’s hometown of Goodland, Kansas, in 1999.Faith, family and friends were a very important part of Marilyn’s life. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kensington, Kansas, and Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; She was also a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary of Goodland. Marilyn enjoyed playing BINGO, card games, camping and fishing, traveling with family, watching car races and attending sporting events, particularly those of her children and grandchildren. Most importantly, Marilyn was dedicated to being a supportive mother and loving grandmother to her grandchildren; Ryan, Christopher, Cecil, Xavier, Natasha, Trenton, Emersyn, Preslee, Broxton, Macie and Isabelle.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents Frank and Frances Musalek, husband Darryl Colby, daughter Susan Colby, son Steven Colby, grandson Xzaren Colby, Sister Debbie Snethen and nephew Marshall Snethen.&nbsp;Marilyn is survived by her daughter Sherri Smith of Manhattan, Kansas; son Stacey (Melissa) Colby of Smith Center; son Shawn (Melissa) Colby of Manhattan, Kansas; son Scott (Stacie) Colby of Layton, Utah; brother Frank (Jody) Musalek of Hays, Kansas; and sisters Janice (Harlan) Schwertfeger of Hutchinson, Kansas, Jeanette (Varden) Bogart of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Becky (Greg) Spady of Hastings, Nebraska, Linda (Brian) Rumpel of Goodland, Kansas&nbsp; daughter –in-law Stacy Colby of McClave, CO, and 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. &nbsp; On January 1, 2022 Marilyn’s grandson Ryan Smith passed away in Topeka, KS.Funeral services for Marilyn will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 1:30 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MT at the Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Marilyn Colby Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Marilyn Frances Colby (Musalek)

Arthur Clayton "Art" Howard, 79, Junction City, KS, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home in Junction City. Cremation has taken place. A future service will be held at a later date in Colorado Springs, CO.

Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions is assisting with local arrangements.

Arthur Clayton "Art" Howard, 79, Junction City, KS, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home in Junction City. Cremation has taken place. A future service will be held at a later date in Colorado Springs, CO.Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions is assisting with local arrangements.

Arthur Clayton "Art" Howard - 1942 - 2022

David Lee Burgman, age 55 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Clay County Medical Center.

He was born on January 2, 1967 in Clay Center, the son of Leo Dwight and Rose Marie (Esslinger) Burgman.  He graduated from Riley County High School and then graduated from Cloud County Community College where he was a member of the livestock judging team.  He completed his education from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science.

On August 20, 1994 in Leonardville, he was married to Jane Lee Beaty.  She survives of the home.



David owned Burgman Construction and also was a farmer and rancher.  He was a talented framer who was diligent with his work.  He had a vision to help each family’s home be unique and special to fulfill their dreams.  David had an infectious smile that made everyone he came in contact with feel comfortable.  He enjoyed attending his children’s activities, traveling thousands of miles going to rodeos, baseball, basketball and football games.  He was a collector of farm toys and loved smoking meat, especially brisket.  His greatest joy was spending time with his family.



In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Jada Burgman and Brock Burgman of the home; one brother, John Burgman and Sandra of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Janet Munoz and Steve of Topeka, Shirley Vandahl and Vernon of Manhattan and Teresa Hopper and Garth of Leonardville and his beloved animals who he adored.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the David Burgman Memorial Fund to go to his children’s college education. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Lee Burgman, age 55 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Clay County Medical Center.

He was born on January 2, 1967 in Clay Center, the son of Leo Dwight and Rose Marie (Esslinger) Burgman. He graduated from Riley County High School and then graduated from Cloud County Community College where he was a member of the livestock judging team. He completed his education from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science.

On August 20, 1994 in Leonardville, he was married to Jane Lee Beaty. She survives of the home.

David owned Burgman Construction and also was a farmer and rancher. He was a talented framer who was diligent with his work. He had a vision to help each family’s home be unique and special to fulfill their dreams. David had an infectious smile that made everyone he came in contact with feel comfortable. He enjoyed attending his children’s activities, traveling thousands of miles going to rodeos, baseball, basketball and football games. He was a collector of farm toys and loved smoking meat, especially brisket. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Jada Burgman and Brock Burgman of the home; one brother, John Burgman and Sandra of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Janet Munoz and Steve of Topeka, Shirley Vandahl and Vernon of Manhattan and Teresa Hopper and Garth of Leonardville and his beloved animals who he adored.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the David Burgman Memorial Fund to go to his children’s college education. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Lee Burgman

Donna Marie Stinson, 56 of Abilene passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born June 15, 1965 in Creve Coeur, Missouri the daughter of Jimmie R. and Patricia A. (Hudson) Stinson.

 Donna is survived by her three children: Mary E. Richardson; Shaun L. Foust and Johnathan S. Richardson. Her father, Jimmie R. Stinson, Her mother, Patricia A. (Hudson) Stinson, two brothers, James P. Stinson and Ira A. Stinson and one sister, Karen D. Tonetti. Six Grandchildren: Shawn Lawrence Foust Jr; Anna Marie Richardson; Jada Rose Richardson; Grace Marie Richardson; Mia Nicole Richardson; Noah Matthew Adam.

 She was preceded in death by Maternal grandparents, Donald Hudson and Rosemary (Haddan) Hudson and paternal grandparents Otis A. Stinson and Leatha (Whitt) Stinson.

 Graveside services for Donna will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Abilene Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; at Danner Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Donna Marie Stinson, 56 of Abilene passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born June 15, 1965 in Creve Coeur, Missouri the daughter of Jimmie R. and Patricia A. (Hudson) Stinson. Donna is survived by her three children: Mary E. Richardson; Shaun L. Foust and Johnathan S. Richardson. Her father, Jimmie R. Stinson, Her mother, Patricia A. (Hudson) Stinson, two brothers, James P. Stinson and Ira A. Stinson and one sister, Karen D. Tonetti. Six Grandchildren: Shawn Lawrence Foust Jr; Anna Marie Richardson; Jada Rose Richardson; Grace Marie Richardson; Mia Nicole Richardson; Noah Matthew Adam. She was preceded in death by Maternal grandparents, Donald Hudson and Rosemary (Haddan) Hudson and paternal grandparents Otis A. Stinson and Leatha (Whitt) Stinson. Graveside services for Donna will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Abilene Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; at Danner Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Donna Marie Stinson

Edward William Hauer, age 91, of Manhattan, died December 25, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. He was born May 4, 1930, in Perry, Oklahoma, the fifth child of the Reverend Edward Carl and Rosa Marie (Zerbe) Hauer. He attended Lutheran parochial schools in Perry and Atchison, Kansas, graduating from Atchison Jr./Sr. High School. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelors in Engineering and a Regular US Air Force Commission. On January 28, 1953, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, he was married with Mary Beth Sieh of Manhattan by his father. Until Mary Beth’s death on May 22, 2020, they enjoyed 67 years of marriage blessed with a family of five children. The family moved with Ed’s military service and Federal Government employment obligations for several years and then settled in Evergreen, Colorado. They returned to Manhattan in 1993. Ed enjoyed a federal service career in the most challenging national assignments at the technical executive management level of major NASA / DOD Aerospace programs. He was selected as a civilian Federal employee to attend a year in residency at the prestigious National War College, Washington, D.C. Concurrent with his civilian employment, he maintained an Active US Air Force Reserve status assignment with the Air Staff for Intelligence, Pentagon. He retired from this Reserve assignment with the rank of Full Colonel. He was an Accreditation Board Registered ISO 9000 Quality Systems Lead Auditor. Five children survive: Bill Hauer and his wife Anne of Fairbanks, Alaska; Greg Hauer of Cascade Locks, Oregon; Peter Hauer of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Becky Trenary and her husband Gary of Morrison, Colorado; and Jane Holba and her husband Bob of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Ed’s life to be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 7th, at the First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, with Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Carnahan Creek Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, “Youth Music Ministry Endowment Fund” or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edward William Hauer, age 91, of Manhattan, died December 25, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. He was born May 4, 1930, in Perry, Oklahoma, the fifth child of the Reverend Edward Carl and Rosa Marie (Zerbe) Hauer. He attended Lutheran parochial schools in Perry and Atchison, Kansas, graduating from Atchison Jr./Sr. High School. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelors in Engineering and a Regular US Air Force Commission. On January 28, 1953, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, he was married with Mary Beth Sieh of Manhattan by his father. Until Mary Beth’s death on May 22, 2020, they enjoyed 67 years of marriage blessed with a family of five children. The family moved with Ed’s military service and Federal Government employment obligations for several years and then settled in Evergreen, Colorado. They returned to Manhattan in 1993. Ed enjoyed a federal service career in the most challenging national assignments at the technical executive management level of major NASA / DOD Aerospace programs. He was selected as a civilian Federal employee to attend a year in residency at the prestigious National War College, Washington, D.C. Concurrent with his civilian employment, he maintained an Active US Air Force Reserve status assignment with the Air Staff for Intelligence, Pentagon. He retired from this Reserve assignment with the rank of Full Colonel. He was an Accreditation Board Registered ISO 9000 Quality Systems Lead Auditor. Five children survive: Bill Hauer and his wife Anne of Fairbanks, Alaska; Greg Hauer of Cascade Locks, Oregon; Peter Hauer of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Becky Trenary and her husband Gary of Morrison, Colorado; and Jane Holba and her husband Bob of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Ed’s life to be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 7th, at the First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, with Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Carnahan Creek Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, “Youth Music Ministry Endowment Fund” or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edward William Hauer

Gregory L. “Greg” Finn, age 71, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Saturday January 1, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of James R. “Bob” Finn and Regene “Jean” (Valerius) Finn. Greg graduated from Hoisington High School in 1968. He continued his education at Barton County Community College, and then attended Kansas State University. Greg enlisted in the Marines in 1969, serving 18 months at Kaneohe Marine Base, Hawaii. He was employed as a computer programmer at Lear Jet in Wichita, McCall Pattern in Manhattan, and Security Benefit Group in Topeka. He owned and operated Finn’s Pub in Manhattan for 22 years, until he retired in 2017. Greg has a passion for playing golf, loved to travel, and enjoyed Kansas State football and basketball. He especially enjoyed spending time at the round table with all his friends and extended family at Finn’s Pub. On October 3, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Brown. They later divorced. He was united in marriage to Marcia Krienitz on May 7, 1999. Greg is survived by Marcia, his wife and partner for 27 years; also, his three daughters, Angela (Scott) Fritschie, of Lenexa, Kansas, Diann (Fred Hill) Finn of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tara (Doug) Hartung, of Manhattan, Kansas; his brother, Calvin (Debbie) Finn of Hoisington, Kansas; his mother-in-law Janice Krienitz of Manhattan, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Becky Finn of Ulysses, Kansas, and Deb Marfield (Walt) of Manhattan; and also, his five grandchildren: Malik, Ian, Zoe, Jacob, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, John Krienitz, and his two brothers, Steve Finn and Randy Finn. No services are scheduled at this time. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gregory L. “Greg” Finn, age 71, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Saturday January 1, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of James R. “Bob” Finn and Regene “Jean” (Valerius) Finn. Greg graduated from Hoisington High School in 1968. He continued his education at Barton County Community College, and then attended Kansas State University. Greg enlisted in the Marines in 1969, serving 18 months at Kaneohe Marine Base, Hawaii. He was employed as a computer programmer at Lear Jet in Wichita, McCall Pattern in Manhattan, and Security Benefit Group in Topeka. He owned and operated Finn’s Pub in Manhattan for 22 years, until he retired in 2017. Greg has a passion for playing golf, loved to travel, and enjoyed Kansas State football and basketball. He especially enjoyed spending time at the round table with all his friends and extended family at Finn’s Pub. On October 3, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Brown. They later divorced. He was united in marriage to Marcia Krienitz on May 7, 1999. Greg is survived by Marcia, his wife and partner for 27 years; also, his three daughters, Angela (Scott) Fritschie, of Lenexa, Kansas, Diann (Fred Hill) Finn of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tara (Doug) Hartung, of Manhattan, Kansas; his brother, Calvin (Debbie) Finn of Hoisington, Kansas; his mother-in-law Janice Krienitz of Manhattan, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Becky Finn of Ulysses, Kansas, and Deb Marfield (Walt) of Manhattan; and also, his five grandchildren: Malik, Ian, Zoe, Jacob, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, John Krienitz, and his two brothers, Steve Finn and Randy Finn. No services are scheduled at this time. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gregory L. “Greg” Finn

Leroy Dean Jackson Jr., 62, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday (January 1, 2022) at K. U. Medical Center St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.

A complete obituary is pending.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Born October 2, 1959 in Wamego, Kansas, Dean was the son of Leroy Dean and Joan (Palenske) Jackson Sr.&nbsp; He married Gina Rogers on October 20, 1984 in Alta Vista, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

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

Celebration of life services will be announced for the spring of 2022.

Leroy Dean Jackson Jr., 62, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday (January 1, 2022) at K. U. Medical Center St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.A complete obituary is pending.&nbsp; &nbsp;Born October 2, 1959 in Wamego, Kansas, Dean was the son of Leroy Dean and Joan (Palenske) Jackson Sr.&nbsp; He married Gina Rogers on October 20, 1984 in Alta Vista, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.Celebration of life services will be announced for the spring of 2022.

Leroy Dean Jackson Jr.

On Sunday, January 2, Glenn Arthur Herbic, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 94 at the Alma Manor.&nbsp; He was a long-time resident of the community.

Glenn was born in Alma, the son of Oscar and Lena (Rebiskie) Herbic. He attended local schools and graduated in 1945 from Alma High School. He was drafted into the United State Marines and was honorably discharged.

Glenn started working in grade school by helping a local Alma dairy by riding on the fender of a Model A Ford and jumping off and delivering the milk to the various houses. He then worked summers and Saturdays, helping his dad burying and splicing cable for the phone company. Glenn started working for the Railroad on a signal gang in Joliet, Illinois, Denton, Texas, and Liberal Kansas. He worked his way to a full career as a Signal Maintainer. Glenn was based out of Belleville Kansas for the Rock Island Railroad until it's closure in 1980. He then returned to Alma and worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1991 after over 45 years .

Glenn loved fishing and hunting, especially with his sons and grandsons. He loved to play pitch and would visit the nursing home weekly to play cards with the residence there. He also enjoyed feeding the birds, raising roses and traveling. Glenn was a prize-winning bowler and coached his sons’ little league baseball team. Glenn was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and proud of his forty-five-year membership in AA.

Glenn married Beulah Reuter on July 3, 1946, in Alma. After seventy-five years of marriage, she survives at their home.

Glenn is also survived by his children; Stanley Herbic (Susan), Overland Park, Jim Herbic (Lynn), Salina, Patty Lovgren (Burt), Manhattan, and Bob Herbic (Peggy), Olathe; his twelve grandchildren, Mark Herbic, Charley Herbic, Christina Nance, Jessica Simshauser, Jeremy Herbic, Joshua Mall, Mariah Calovich, Kaylie Lovgren, Jack Herbic, Molly Herbic, Andrew Herbic, and Michael Herbic. Glenn was also blessed with eleven great-grandchildren, Nola Herbic, Heidi Nance, Owen Nance, Wyatt Simshauser, Connor Bagwell, Emerson Herbic, Willow Herbic, Autumn Herbic, Marley Calovich, Kaden Williams, and Taylor Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Helen Zaleuke, Edwin “Blackie” Herbic, and Esther Robertson. Glenn now shares a place in heaven with his great-granddaughter, Madie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. The family will greet friends, at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. until a Rosary prayer service at 10:30 a.m. They suggest memorial contributions to the Paxico AA or Holy Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

On Sunday, January 2, Glenn Arthur Herbic, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 94 at the Alma Manor.&nbsp; He was a long-time resident of the community.Glenn was born in Alma, the son of Oscar and Lena (Rebiskie) Herbic. He attended local schools and graduated in 1945 from Alma High School. He was drafted into the United State Marines and was honorably discharged.Glenn started working in grade school by helping a local Alma dairy by riding on the fender of a Model A Ford and jumping off and delivering the milk to the various houses. He then worked summers and Saturdays, helping his dad burying and splicing cable for the phone company. Glenn started working for the Railroad on a signal gang in Joliet, Illinois, Denton, Texas, and Liberal Kansas. He worked his way to a full career as a Signal Maintainer. Glenn was based out of Belleville Kansas for the Rock Island Railroad until it's closure in 1980. He then returned to Alma and worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1991 after over 45 years .Glenn loved fishing and hunting, especially with his sons and grandsons. He loved to play pitch and would visit the nursing home weekly to play cards with the residence there. He also enjoyed feeding the birds, raising roses and traveling. Glenn was a prize-winning bowler and coached his sons’ little league baseball team. Glenn was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and proud of his forty-five-year membership in AA.Glenn married Beulah Reuter on July 3, 1946, in Alma. After seventy-five years of marriage, she survives at their home.Glenn is also survived by his children; Stanley Herbic (Susan), Overland Park, Jim Herbic (Lynn), Salina, Patty Lovgren (Burt), Manhattan, and Bob Herbic (Peggy), Olathe; his twelve grandchildren, Mark Herbic, Charley Herbic, Christina Nance, Jessica Simshauser, Jeremy Herbic, Joshua Mall, Mariah Calovich, Kaylie Lovgren, Jack Herbic, Molly Herbic, Andrew Herbic, and Michael Herbic. Glenn was also blessed with eleven great-grandchildren, Nola Herbic, Heidi Nance, Owen Nance, Wyatt Simshauser, Connor Bagwell, Emerson Herbic, Willow Herbic, Autumn Herbic, Marley Calovich, Kaden Williams, and Taylor Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Helen Zaleuke, Edwin “Blackie” Herbic, and Esther Robertson. Glenn now shares a place in heaven with his great-granddaughter, Madie.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. The family will greet friends, at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. until a Rosary prayer service at 10:30 a.m. They suggest memorial contributions to the Paxico AA or Holy Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Glenn Arthur Herbic

George Randolph "Randy" Day, 68, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the organization of the donor's choice. Randy was born July 29, 1953, in Junction City, KS the son of Robert George and Dorothy Elizabeth (Ucker) Day. Randy graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1971. After his graduation, he worked as a service technician with Chase Electric. He also worked several other jobs in Junction City that included Coca Cola Bottling Company and several construction jobs. At the age of forty one, he enrolled at Kansas State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. He started teaching full time in 2004 at Junction City High School as welding instructor. He retired from teaching in August of 2018. While working at Junction City High School, his class built the Christmas Tree in Heritage Park. Randy volunteered as a Boy Scout leader for seventeen years with Boy Scout Troop #61 in Junction City. Other volunteer work included many community sporting events, cooking events and many handyman jobs at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant where he and his family worshiped for many years. Randy truly had a servants heart helping others with various needs. Randy married Virginia A. Haslam June 17, 1978 at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant in Junction City, KS. Survivors include his wife Virginia of the home; two sons, Jeff Day and his girlfriend Crystal of Junction City, KS and Joey Day and his girlfriend Krystal of Junction City, KS; four brothers, Earl Day, John Day, Tom Day and Norman Day; two sisters, Penny Gullet and Barbara Day; six grandchildren, Courtney, Sawyer, Matthew, Della, Jasper and Dottie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Maggie and one brother, Karl.&nbsp;&nbsp;

George Randolph "Randy" Day, 68, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the organization of the donor's choice. Randy was born July 29, 1953, in Junction City, KS the son of Robert George and Dorothy Elizabeth (Ucker) Day. Randy graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1971. After his graduation, he worked as a service technician with Chase Electric. He also worked several other jobs in Junction City that included Coca Cola Bottling Company and several construction jobs. At the age of forty one, he enrolled at Kansas State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. He started teaching full time in 2004 at Junction City High School as welding instructor. He retired from teaching in August of 2018. While working at Junction City High School, his class built the Christmas Tree in Heritage Park. Randy volunteered as a Boy Scout leader for seventeen years with Boy Scout Troop #61 in Junction City. Other volunteer work included many community sporting events, cooking events and many handyman jobs at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant where he and his family worshiped for many years. Randy truly had a servants heart helping others with various needs. Randy married Virginia A. Haslam June 17, 1978 at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant in Junction City, KS. Survivors include his wife Virginia of the home; two sons, Jeff Day and his girlfriend Crystal of Junction City, KS and Joey Day and his girlfriend Krystal of Junction City, KS; four brothers, Earl Day, John Day, Tom Day and Norman Day; two sisters, Penny Gullet and Barbara Day; six grandchildren, Courtney, Sawyer, Matthew, Della, Jasper and Dottie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Maggie and one brother, Karl.&nbsp;&nbsp;

George Randolph "Randy" Day

Mary Alice Siebold McDonald Fowler, age 91 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Village Manor in Abilene.

She was born on October 31, 1930 at Fact, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Vena (Palmateer) Siebold.  She grew up in the Fact community and was ninth of eleven children.

She married Randall H. McDonald on September 21, 1949.  Randall and Mary were the parents of Corrine, Rhonda, Patty and Vicki.  He preceded her in death in 1977.

She married Joseph Fowler on April 29, 1981.  He preceded her in death in 2001.

Mary was a homemaker and also worked at the Leonardville Nursing Home.  She enjoyed working in her flower garden, caring for others, and going to coffee every day with her friends.



She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Pultz and husband Arden of Manhattan and Patty Taplin and husband Tom of Abilene; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and her special friend, Harold Johnson.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Corrine McDonald and Vicki McDonald; four brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Grandview-Mill Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the City of Leonardville to provide a bench or tree in Mary’s honor. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Mary Alice Siebold McDonald Fowler, age 91 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Village Manor in Abilene.

She was born on October 31, 1930 at Fact, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Vena (Palmateer) Siebold. She grew up in the Fact community and was ninth of eleven children.

She married Randall H. McDonald on September 21, 1949. Randall and Mary were the parents of Corrine, Rhonda, Patty and Vicki. He preceded her in death in 1977.

She married Joseph Fowler on April 29, 1981. He preceded her in death in 2001.

Mary was a homemaker and also worked at the Leonardville Nursing Home. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, caring for others, and going to coffee every day with her friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Pultz and husband Arden of Manhattan and Patty Taplin and husband Tom of Abilene; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and her special friend, Harold Johnson.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Corrine McDonald and Vicki McDonald; four brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Grandview-Mill Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the City of Leonardville to provide a bench or tree in Mary’s honor. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Mary Alice Siebold McDonald Fowler

Billie Swenson, 96, of Clay Center, died January 2 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born on March 25, 1925, the daughter of Julius Spires and Lilly Bell (Prosser) Altman.

Billie grew up in Johnsonville, S.C., where she graduated from high school.&nbsp; She attended business school in Asheville, N.C.&nbsp; She married Eugen Swenson on October 26, 1945.&nbsp; The couple moved to Clay Center in in 1954.&nbsp;

Billie was a member of the First Baptist Church, 50 year member of P.E.O., Red Cross volunteer for over 40 years, she was a passionate golfer and member of the Clay Center Country Club for many years and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Greg Swenson, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

Daughter: Nancy and husband, Ben Oard of Inman, Kansas

3 grandchildren, Amy (Greg) Mauck, Benjamin (Jandee) Oard and Brian Oard and 8 great grandchildren.

Private Graveside Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January&nbsp; 4, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Clay Center First Baptist Church and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Billie Swenson, 96, of Clay Center, died January 2 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born on March 25, 1925, the daughter of Julius Spires and Lilly Bell (Prosser) Altman.Billie grew up in Johnsonville, S.C., where she graduated from high school.&nbsp; She attended business school in Asheville, N.C.&nbsp; She married Eugen Swenson on October 26, 1945.&nbsp; The couple moved to Clay Center in in 1954.&nbsp;Billie was a member of the First Baptist Church, 50 year member of P.E.O., Red Cross volunteer for over 40 years, she was a passionate golfer and member of the Clay Center Country Club for many years and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Greg Swenson, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.Survivors:Daughter: Nancy and husband, Ben Oard of Inman, Kansas3 grandchildren, Amy (Greg) Mauck, Benjamin (Jandee) Oard and Brian Oard and 8 great grandchildren.Special Friend: Glen SteffenPrivate Graveside Funeral Services will be held at a later date.Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January&nbsp; 4, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Clay Center First Baptist Church and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Billie Swenson

Charlotte Arlene Vasseur, age 83, died December 27, 2021, in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 21, 1938, to Otis and Mary Francis (Smith) Mailen in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; Charlotte was a graduate of Clay Center Community High School. She worked in personnel as a federal employee for decades. Charlotte and her family lived in Clay Center off and on for several years before making their home in Manhattan in 1997. Charlotte was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. She collected cookbooks from different regions of the world that she visited and compiled her own personal cookbooks from recipes she found from those different countries.&nbsp; Above all other hobbies Charlotte loved to travel. She along with her daughter and sisters traveled all over the United States and various other countries.&nbsp; Charlotte was a Daughter of the American Revolution. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Shirley Kimball and Janice Mailen

Sister: Mary Jane Patterson of Denver, CO

Funeral Services:&nbsp; A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring&nbsp;

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Jude Childrens Hospital c/o the funeral home

Charlotte Arlene Vasseur, age 83, died December 27, 2021, in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 21, 1938, to Otis and Mary Francis (Smith) Mailen in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; Charlotte was a graduate of Clay Center Community High School. She worked in personnel as a federal employee for decades. Charlotte and her family lived in Clay Center off and on for several years before making their home in Manhattan in 1997. Charlotte was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. She collected cookbooks from different regions of the world that she visited and compiled her own personal cookbooks from recipes she found from those different countries.&nbsp; Above all other hobbies Charlotte loved to travel. She along with her daughter and sisters traveled all over the United States and various other countries.&nbsp; Charlotte was a Daughter of the American Revolution. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Shirley Kimball and Janice MailenSurvivors:Daughter: Donna Vasseur of Manhattan, KSBrother: Edward Mailen of Fort Worth, TXSister: Mary Jane Patterson of Denver, COSeveral nieces and nephewsFuneral Services:&nbsp; A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring&nbsp;Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Jude Childrens Hospital c/o the funeral home

Charlotte Arlene Vasseur

Shirley (Andree) Fleuter, 69, of Chapman, Kansas passed away, surrounded by love, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, KS on December 27th 2021.

She was born on July 8, 1952 in Ada, Minnesota, the daughter of Donald and Vera (Paul) Andree. Shirley grew up and lived in Wisconsin where she had three children. She was united in marriage to Daniel Fleuter on April 30, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In NM, she spent time loving and caring for her aging parents, finally settling with Dan in Kansas. Fishing at the lake, dancing, long talks with family, her grand and great-grandchildren and furbabies warmed her heart the most. Her big heart, compassion, forgiveness, and colorful language choices will be unforgettable.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband Daniel. Three daughters: Lisa Lang, Tina (Partner Bryan) Van Brocklin, Tracy (Scott) Chapman. Two sons: Terry Dunwald, Eric (Partner Chris) Fleuter. One Sister: Bonnie (Robert) Brugger. Two Brothers: Frank Andree, Freddie (Cheryl) Andree deceased December 28 2021. Fifteen Grandchildren: Bryan, Rebecca, Ashley, Kyle, Nicholas, Dylan, Tara, Crystal, Alex, Jacob, Bryan Jr, Paisley, Kaicen, Eli, and Ava. Nineteen great-grandchildren: Kaedyn, Caleb, Breleigh, Arian-Jace, Kaelynn, Maddilynn, Alex Jr, Parker, Bryce, Kaleigh, Ka’lasia, Nayelli, Za’Kyla, Keaton, Kaesyn, Khaliyah, Khalani, Peyton, and Adalynn. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Wisconsin. Arrangements by Danner Funeral Home of Abilene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley (Andree) Fleuter, 69, of Chapman, Kansas passed away, surrounded by love, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, KS on December 27th 2021. She was born on July 8, 1952 in Ada, Minnesota, the daughter of Donald and Vera (Paul) Andree. Shirley grew up and lived in Wisconsin where she had three children. She was united in marriage to Daniel Fleuter on April 30, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In NM, she spent time loving and caring for her aging parents, finally settling with Dan in Kansas. Fishing at the lake, dancing, long talks with family, her grand and great-grandchildren and furbabies warmed her heart the most. Her big heart, compassion, forgiveness, and colorful language choices will be unforgettable. Shirley is survived by her loving husband Daniel. Three daughters: Lisa Lang, Tina (Partner Bryan) Van Brocklin, Tracy (Scott) Chapman. Two sons: Terry Dunwald, Eric (Partner Chris) Fleuter. One Sister: Bonnie (Robert) Brugger. Two Brothers: Frank Andree, Freddie (Cheryl) Andree deceased December 28 2021. Fifteen Grandchildren: Bryan, Rebecca, Ashley, Kyle, Nicholas, Dylan, Tara, Crystal, Alex, Jacob, Bryan Jr, Paisley, Kaicen, Eli, and Ava. Nineteen great-grandchildren: Kaedyn, Caleb, Breleigh, Arian-Jace, Kaelynn, Maddilynn, Alex Jr, Parker, Bryce, Kaleigh, Ka’lasia, Nayelli, Za’Kyla, Keaton, Kaesyn, Khaliyah, Khalani, Peyton, and Adalynn. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Wisconsin. Arrangements by Danner Funeral Home of Abilene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley (Andree) Fleuter

William “Jug” Richardson, Jr., age 94, died December 31, 2021, at the Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. He was born January 14, 1927, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of William and Edith (Ramsey) Richardson. Jug attended Shields Grade School for two years, and then Wilsey Grade School through 8th grade and then attended Wilsey High School. His mother raised 9 children, having lost his father to cancer when he was 7. As a young boy during the depression, Jug would go to friends houses near Wilsey to stay...as his mom had more kids than she could keep track of. He said after a couple days, she would call around and find out where he was! He served in the United States Army during World War II from May 31, 1945, until December 1, 1946, and was Honorably Discharged at the rank of Technician 5th Grade.

On September 2, 1950, in Wilsey, Kansas, he was married to Evelyn Veal. They lived in Wilsey until moving to Manhattan in 2005. He worked in several jobs, Beach Aircraft, Construction of many homes and businesses in the Wilsey and Council Grove area, and then retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a brakeman conductor. He also was proud of hopping a train as a 17 year old to southeast Colorado to work on a ranch during summers. He was a member of the Wilsey Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. Jug loved to fish and hunt, weave shawls and started oil painting in his 80’s. He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, 500 and pinochle. He and Evelyn wintered in south Texas from 1985 to 2000 and then in Palm Springs, CA, from 2001 to 2016. Survivors include his wife Evelyn of Manhattan; three daughters: Diane Haddock of Jefferson, Colorado, Denise Klimek and her husband Ed of Manhattan, and Pam Smith and her husband Gary of Wilsey, KS; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Jug was preceded in death by his eight siblings: James, Beulah Sutton, Robert, Velma Dike, Louis, Geneva Byrn, Glen and Martin. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of his life to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilsey Christian Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

William “Jug” Richardson, Jr., age 94, died December 31, 2021, at the Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. He was born January 14, 1927, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of William and Edith (Ramsey) Richardson. Jug attended Shields Grade School for two years, and then Wilsey Grade School through 8th grade and then attended Wilsey High School. His mother raised 9 children, having lost his father to cancer when he was 7. As a young boy during the depression, Jug would go to friends houses near Wilsey to stay...as his mom had more kids than she could keep track of. He said after a couple days, she would call around and find out where he was! He served in the United States Army during World War II from May 31, 1945, until December 1, 1946, and was Honorably Discharged at the rank of Technician 5th Grade.On September 2, 1950, in Wilsey, Kansas, he was married to Evelyn Veal. They lived in Wilsey until moving to Manhattan in 2005. He worked in several jobs, Beach Aircraft, Construction of many homes and businesses in the Wilsey and Council Grove area, and then retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a brakeman conductor. He also was proud of hopping a train as a 17 year old to southeast Colorado to work on a ranch during summers. He was a member of the Wilsey Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. Jug loved to fish and hunt, weave shawls and started oil painting in his 80’s. He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, 500 and pinochle. He and Evelyn wintered in south Texas from 1985 to 2000 and then in Palm Springs, CA, from 2001 to 2016. Survivors include his wife Evelyn of Manhattan; three daughters: Diane Haddock of Jefferson, Colorado, Denise Klimek and her husband Ed of Manhattan, and Pam Smith and her husband Gary of Wilsey, KS; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Jug was preceded in death by his eight siblings: James, Beulah Sutton, Robert, Velma Dike, Louis, Geneva Byrn, Glen and Martin. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of his life to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilsey Christian Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

William “Jug” Richardson, Jr.

Travis Durbin, 37, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, December 30th, at his home. He was a meat cutter at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant and was also a former manager for Pizza Hut in Bloomington, Illinois.

Arrangements are in the care of the&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, Manhattan, KS.

Travis Durbin, 37, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, December 30th, at his home. He was a meat cutter at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant and was also a former manager for Pizza Hut in Bloomington, Illinois.Arrangements are in the care of the&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, Manhattan, KS.

Travis Durbin

Lorene C. Carlson, 97, of St. George Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on November 3, 1924, in Agenda, Kansas, the twin daughter of Ralph T. and Millie M. (Byrd) Kramer. At age 9, Lorene moved to Washington County where she graduated from Washington County High School in 1942. On May 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Delbert E. Carlson in Wichita, Kansas, in a double-ring ceremony with her sister and brother-in-law Maxine (Kramer) and Leslie Bower. From 1969 to 1974, Lorene worked part-time at Kansas State University and then worked there full-time from 1974 until her retirement in 1991. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, yelling at the TV, doing word search puzzles and spending time with beloved friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert E. Carlson; son Scott D. Carlson; sisters Maxine L. Bower and Marcele Harry; brothers Donald D. Kramer, Loren C. Kramer (her twin) and George Henry Kramer; granddaughter Elissa Frank; and great-grandson Shane Miller. She is survived by three daughters, Diane Parker of Texas; and Karen Carlson and Sharon Smith, both of Kansas; sister Betty O’Grady of South Dakota; and sisters-in-law Velda Kramer (wife of Loren C. Kramer) and Sandra Kramer (wife of Donald D. Kramer), both of Kansas; five grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2022 at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Lorene’s memory. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2022 at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Lorene’s memory. Funeral arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, to send a condolence visit irvinparkview.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lorene C. Carlson, 97, of St. George Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on November 3, 1924, in Agenda, Kansas, the twin daughter of Ralph T. and Millie M. (Byrd) Kramer. At age 9, Lorene moved to Washington County where she graduated from Washington County High School in 1942. On May 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Delbert E. Carlson in Wichita, Kansas, in a double-ring ceremony with her sister and brother-in-law Maxine (Kramer) and Leslie Bower. From 1969 to 1974, Lorene worked part-time at Kansas State University and then worked there full-time from 1974 until her retirement in 1991. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, yelling at the TV, doing word search puzzles and spending time with beloved friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert E. Carlson; son Scott D. Carlson; sisters Maxine L. Bower and Marcele Harry; brothers Donald D. Kramer, Loren C. Kramer (her twin) and George Henry Kramer; granddaughter Elissa Frank; and great-grandson Shane Miller. She is survived by three daughters, Diane Parker of Texas; and Karen Carlson and Sharon Smith, both of Kansas; sister Betty O’Grady of South Dakota; and sisters-in-law Velda Kramer (wife of Loren C. Kramer) and Sandra Kramer (wife of Donald D. Kramer), both of Kansas; five grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2022 at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Lorene’s memory. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2022 at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Lorene’s memory. Funeral arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, to send a condolence visit irvinparkview.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lorene C. Carlson

Allan Martin Cyriacks passed away on Sunday, December 26th, at home, with family close by. He was born on November 27, 1928, to Martin George and Anna Taleta (Ackerman) Cyriacks in the town of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Allan was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Stewart on January 24, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Before retiring, he worked at KSU in the printing and duplication department in Umberger Hall. But his main occupation was serving as an unpaid minister of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 70 years. Allan is survived by his wife Phyllis; a son, Gilbert Cyriacks and his wife Barbara, of Manhattan; brother-in-law Tom Stewart and his wife Wanda of Lincoln, Nebraska, sister-in-law Rose Stewart, also of Lincoln, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews. A virtual memorial service will be held via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. on January 8th, 2022. (Meeting ID: 859 0975 6713 -Passcode: faithful) Allan had a high respect for the work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses that helps millions of people worldwide. So, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Jehovah's Witnesses at donate.jw.org. and select "Worldwide Work". A private graveside service will be held before inurnment at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Allan Martin Cyriacks passed away on Sunday, December 26th, at home, with family close by. He was born on November 27, 1928, to Martin George and Anna Taleta (Ackerman) Cyriacks in the town of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Allan was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Stewart on January 24, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Before retiring, he worked at KSU in the printing and duplication department in Umberger Hall. But his main occupation was serving as an unpaid minister of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 70 years. Allan is survived by his wife Phyllis; a son, Gilbert Cyriacks and his wife Barbara, of Manhattan; brother-in-law Tom Stewart and his wife Wanda of Lincoln, Nebraska, sister-in-law Rose Stewart, also of Lincoln, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews. A virtual memorial service will be held via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. on January 8th, 2022. (Meeting ID: 859 0975 6713 -Passcode: faithful) Allan had a high respect for the work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses that helps millions of people worldwide. So, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Jehovah's Witnesses at donate.jw.org. and select "Worldwide Work". A private graveside service will be held before inurnment at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Allan Martin Cyriacks

Robert “Bob” Waugh, 89, of Goodland, KS, passed away November 15 at his home following a life well lived. He was born in Emporia, KS, and grew up on his family farm in Olivet, KS. He attended country schools until high school where he excelled at athletics and catching the girl. He met Margaret when her mother came to teach at Olivet High School, and they were together until her passing in 2009.&nbsp; Bob and Margaret married on March 22, 1952.&nbsp; Seven children were born to the couple: Cathy Manhattan, KS; Bob (dec); Tom (Wendy) Ocean Shores, WA; Marcia Honer (Ron dec) Missouri City, TX; Lynn (Richard Fogg) Manhattan, KS; Mike (Monica) Spearfish, SD; Scott (Trischa), Goodland, KS. &nbsp;

Early in his life he farmed and worked at Globe Union in Emporia, KS until its closing, and then began studying at Emporia State University where he earned both his Bachelor and Master of Science in Education degrees.&nbsp; During this time Bob and Margaret moved to Reading, KS, where he was self-employed as a farmer and “the best TV Repair guy” in the region. Upon completing his bachelor’s degree in 1966 the family moved to Goodland, KS, where he was an excellent educator at what is now Northwest Kansas Technical College. He was also the teacher/coordinator of the DECA program at Goodland High School. He taught business education at the Goodland “Vo-Tech” for more than 30 years and retired in 1995.&nbsp;

Shortly after moving to Goodland, Bob and Margaret purchased a travel trailer and they were off on adventures! Over the years the family explored the western states; upon retirement Bob and Margaret enjoyed traveling across the country visiting national parks, presidential and other museums, as well as visiting friends and relatives all over the US. For hobbies, Bob loved hunting, fishing, trap shooting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Bob could fix almost anything from minor machine repairs to household repairs, and also “fixed” people who needed special attention. He was kind and generous to all, and while he might give someone a hard time, he would always come through. &nbsp;

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one son Bob, his beloved wife Margaret, son in-law-Ron, his sister Carol Bradshaw, brother-in-law Paul Michael, and numerous other relatives and friends.&nbsp;

Bob is survived by one sister Louise Michael, brother-in-law Richard Bradshaw, six of his children, ten grandchildren: Kari, Brad, Karina, Matt, Nick, Benjamin, Dayelle, Trace, Bryan, and Charles and seven great grandchildren Hunter, Tatum, Kinzlee, Ellie, Calvin, Greyson, Bennett, and Kennedy (arriving early 2022),&nbsp;and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday January 7, 2022, at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father David Michael officiating. &nbsp;

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT with rosary service to follow at 7:00 PM at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland. Inurnment will be held June 11, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Reading, KS with reception to follow at the Reading Community Center.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Goodland Public Library or a charity of your choice and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert “Bob” Waugh, 89, of Goodland, KS, passed away November 15 at his home following a life well lived. He was born in Emporia, KS, and grew up on his family farm in Olivet, KS. He attended country schools until high school where he excelled at athletics and catching the girl. He met Margaret when her mother came to teach at Olivet High School, and they were together until her passing in 2009.&nbsp; Bob and Margaret married on March 22, 1952.&nbsp; Seven children were born to the couple: Cathy Manhattan, KS; Bob (dec); Tom (Wendy) Ocean Shores, WA; Marcia Honer (Ron dec) Missouri City, TX; Lynn (Richard Fogg) Manhattan, KS; Mike (Monica) Spearfish, SD; Scott (Trischa), Goodland, KS. &nbsp;Early in his life he farmed and worked at Globe Union in Emporia, KS until its closing, and then began studying at Emporia State University where he earned both his Bachelor and Master of Science in Education degrees.&nbsp; During this time Bob and Margaret moved to Reading, KS, where he was self-employed as a farmer and “the best TV Repair guy” in the region. Upon completing his bachelor’s degree in 1966 the family moved to Goodland, KS, where he was an excellent educator at what is now Northwest Kansas Technical College. He was also the teacher/coordinator of the DECA program at Goodland High School. He taught business education at the Goodland “Vo-Tech” for more than 30 years and retired in 1995.&nbsp;Shortly after moving to Goodland, Bob and Margaret purchased a travel trailer and they were off on adventures! Over the years the family explored the western states; upon retirement Bob and Margaret enjoyed traveling across the country visiting national parks, presidential and other museums, as well as visiting friends and relatives all over the US. For hobbies, Bob loved hunting, fishing, trap shooting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.Bob could fix almost anything from minor machine repairs to household repairs, and also “fixed” people who needed special attention. He was kind and generous to all, and while he might give someone a hard time, he would always come through. &nbsp;Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one son Bob, his beloved wife Margaret, son in-law-Ron, his sister Carol Bradshaw, brother-in-law Paul Michael, and numerous other relatives and friends.&nbsp;Bob is survived by one sister Louise Michael, brother-in-law Richard Bradshaw, six of his children, ten grandchildren: Kari, Brad, Karina, Matt, Nick, Benjamin, Dayelle, Trace, Bryan, and Charles and seven great grandchildren Hunter, Tatum, Kinzlee, Ellie, Calvin, Greyson, Bennett, and Kennedy (arriving early 2022),&nbsp;and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.&nbsp; &nbsp;A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday January 7, 2022, at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father David Michael officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT with rosary service to follow at 7:00 PM at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland. Inurnment will be held June 11, 2022 at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Reading, KS with reception to follow at the Reading Community Center.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Goodland Public Library or a charity of your choice and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.&nbsp;Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Robert 'Bob' Waugh

SFC (RET) Earl Austin Roberts, 81, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery.&nbsp; A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Korean Baptist Church 700 W. 7th Street Junction City, KS 66441. Earl was born March 23, 1940 in Madisonville, TN the son of Earl Martin and Reba Mildred (Self) Roberts. Earl served in the United States Army having served three tours in Vietnam where he earned two purple hearts. After his retirement with the Army, he went to work for the Department of Public Works as a Civil Servant at Fort Riley until his retirement. He was avid bird hunter. Earl enjoyed watching and following the Kansas City Chiefs. He married Chun Cha. She survives of the home in Junction City, KS.

Survivors include is wife Chun; two step-sons, Joe Leistner of Chapman, KS and Richard Leistner of Junction City, KS; one step-daughter, Laura West of Baltimore, MD; two brothers, Gary Roberts and Larry Roberts both of TN; four sisters, Audrey Lane, Connie Hamilton, Carolyn Patty and LaQuita Thomas; four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

SFC (RET) Earl Austin Roberts, 81, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery.&nbsp; A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Korean Baptist Church 700 W. 7th Street Junction City, KS 66441. Earl was born March 23, 1940 in Madisonville, TN the son of Earl Martin and Reba Mildred (Self) Roberts. Earl served in the United States Army having served three tours in Vietnam where he earned two purple hearts. After his retirement with the Army, he went to work for the Department of Public Works as a Civil Servant at Fort Riley until his retirement. He was avid bird hunter. Earl enjoyed watching and following the Kansas City Chiefs. He married Chun Cha. She survives of the home in Junction City, KS. Survivors include is wife Chun; two step-sons, Joe Leistner of Chapman, KS and Richard Leistner of Junction City, KS; one step-daughter, Laura West of Baltimore, MD; two brothers, Gary Roberts and Larry Roberts both of TN; four sisters, Audrey Lane, Connie Hamilton, Carolyn Patty and LaQuita Thomas; four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

SFC (RET) Earl Austin Roberts

Dorothy S. Beckman, 100, of Junction City, Kansas, died in her sleep on Christmas morning December 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Beckman. Visitation hours are 5:00-7:00p.m. Thursday, January 6 at Johnson’s Funeral Home, Junction City, Kansas. Rosary will be said at 6:30 p .m. The funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church in Junction City, Kansas. Her ashes will be interred alongside her husband’s at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at a later date. Dorothy Beckman was born March 29, 1921 in Bassett, Nebraska to Mary Eleanor (Cary) and Frank Snyder. She was valedictorian of the Rock County High School graduating class of 1938. Dorothy married Morris Beckman on April 12, 1950 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. She moved her family whenever and wherever the Army stationed her husband, and lived in Germany, Maryland, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas. She is remembered as an intelligent person who loved to read and checked out books from 2 libraries in addition to reading books on her iPad. When asked what the biggest change in her lifetime was, she would reply “phones” as she texted and sent photos to family and friends. She took up chair yoga at the Senior Center and during COVID, would ride her stationary bike for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. She enjoyed her daily nap which she referred to as her “happy hour.” Some described her as a force of nature because of her determination to get her way. She stayed in her 2-story home by installing a stairlift and with the affection and compassionate care given by Alex, Mary, Nancy and Robin. She renewed her Kansas driver’s license in March 2021 and delighted in showing and telling people she had a current license. She looked forward to Sister DJ, Diane or Jane bringing weekly communion. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers Floyd, William “Slick” and Mark, who died in infancy, and her husband Morris Beckman. She is survived by 5 children: Mary Lavender (Mike Brucia) of Denton, TX, Rebecca McMillin-Beckman (RA) of Junction City, KS, Joseph Beckman (Marquetta) of San Antonio, TX, David Beckman (Linda Lou) of Crowley, TX, and Trudi Beckman (Robert Robertson) of Ft Worth, TX, 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Dorothy Bramlage Public Library in Junction City, Kansas; Junction City Animal Shelter, or St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic School in Junction City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy S. Beckman, 100, of Junction City, Kansas, died in her sleep on Christmas morning December 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Beckman. Visitation hours are 5:00-7:00p.m. Thursday, January 6 at Johnson’s Funeral Home, Junction City, Kansas. Rosary will be said at 6:30 p .m. The funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church in Junction City, Kansas. Her ashes will be interred alongside her husband’s at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at a later date. Dorothy Beckman was born March 29, 1921 in Bassett, Nebraska to Mary Eleanor (Cary) and Frank Snyder. She was valedictorian of the Rock County High School graduating class of 1938. Dorothy married Morris Beckman on April 12, 1950 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. She moved her family whenever and wherever the Army stationed her husband, and lived in Germany, Maryland, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas. She is remembered as an intelligent person who loved to read and checked out books from 2 libraries in addition to reading books on her iPad. When asked what the biggest change in her lifetime was, she would reply “phones” as she texted and sent photos to family and friends. She took up chair yoga at the Senior Center and during COVID, would ride her stationary bike for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. She enjoyed her daily nap which she referred to as her “happy hour.” Some described her as a force of nature because of her determination to get her way. She stayed in her 2-story home by installing a stairlift and with the affection and compassionate care given by Alex, Mary, Nancy and Robin. She renewed her Kansas driver’s license in March 2021 and delighted in showing and telling people she had a current license. She looked forward to Sister DJ, Diane or Jane bringing weekly communion. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers Floyd, William “Slick” and Mark, who died in infancy, and her husband Morris Beckman. She is survived by 5 children: Mary Lavender (Mike Brucia) of Denton, TX, Rebecca McMillin-Beckman (RA) of Junction City, KS, Joseph Beckman (Marquetta) of San Antonio, TX, David Beckman (Linda Lou) of Crowley, TX, and Trudi Beckman (Robert Robertson) of Ft Worth, TX, 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Dorothy Bramlage Public Library in Junction City, Kansas; Junction City Animal Shelter, or St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic School in Junction City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy S. Beckman

Viona F. Schmidt, 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home in Junction City, KS. A Celebration of Life service will take place with Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City, date to be announced. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Interim Health (Hospice) Care, Topeka, KS. Viona was born August 9, 1919. The youngest child and only daughter to Helena (Lena) Franta and George Franta in Lost Springs, KS. She grew up with her 2 brothers George Jr (Cat) and Herb Franta in Herrington, KS. In 1940 she married Albert Ray Schmidt and lived on the Schmidt farm in Woodbine, KS, moving to Junction City with Ray and her two sons, Steven and Tracy in 1963.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Viona F. Schmidt, 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home in Junction City, KS. A Celebration of Life service will take place with Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City, date to be announced. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Interim Health (Hospice) Care, Topeka, KS. Viona was born August 9, 1919. The youngest child and only daughter to Helena (Lena) Franta and George Franta in Lost Springs, KS. She grew up with her 2 brothers George Jr (Cat) and Herb Franta in Herrington, KS. In 1940 she married Albert Ray Schmidt and lived on the Schmidt farm in Woodbine, KS, moving to Junction City with Ray and her two sons, Steven and Tracy in 1963.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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