James Benton Brakey, age 80, of Manhattan, died Friday August 20, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. James was born on January 7, 1941 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, the son of Herbert and Helen (Baker) Brakey. He grew up in the Ponca City, Oklahoma area and graduated from Ponca City High School with the class of 1959. He worked for the Wichita Eagle as a pressman for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed being part of the Amateur Hamm Radio Club -WB0EWW. James is survived by his daughter, Joy Brakey of Manhattan, Kansas and his grandson, Joseph Benton Brakey; also, his sisters, Peggy Jane Klusmeyer, of Madison, Alabama and Mary Ann Hargraves, of Las Vegas. Funeral services for Mr. Brakey will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday August 27, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Steve Ratliff officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of James may be made to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House Inc. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James Benton Brakey, age 80, of Manhattan, died Friday August 20, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. James was born on January 7, 1941 in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, the son of Herbert and Helen (Baker) Brakey. He grew up in the Ponca City, Oklahoma area and graduated from Ponca City High School with the class of 1959. He worked for the Wichita Eagle as a pressman for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed being part of the Amateur Hamm Radio Club -WB0EWW. James is survived by his daughter, Joy Brakey of Manhattan, Kansas and his grandson, Joseph Benton Brakey; also, his sisters, Peggy Jane Klusmeyer, of Madison, Alabama and Mary Ann Hargraves, of Las Vegas. Funeral services for Mr. Brakey will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday August 27, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Steve Ratliff officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of James may be made to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House Inc. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James Brakey

Norman Howard “Norm” Staats, 84, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his 
home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born August 24, 1937, in Stafford, 
Kansas, the son of Leo Herschel &amp; Daisy Maxine (Brown) Staats. 
 Norman grew up and attended schools in Sylvia, Kansas. After 
graduating from Sylvia High School he attended and earned a Master’s 
degree from Kansas State University. On August 30, 1959, he married 
LuEtta Jean Berschauer in WaKeeney, Kansas. They moved to Garden City 
in 1960 and have lived in Garden City since. Norm taught at Garden City
 High School for a short time. He then taught at Garden City Community 
College for 39 years. He also started the Rodeo program at the college 
and served as Rodeo coach for 33 years. Norm was a member of St. James 
Lutheran Church of Garden City, the Kansas National Education 
Association, the Kansas Vocational Association, Alpha Tau Omega, and 
ROTC at Kansas State University. Norman’s hobbies include woodworking, 
gardening, and traveling with his family. 
 Survivors include his wife LuEtta Staats of the home; 4 children 
Kevin (Anitta) Staats of Wamego, Kansas, Brian (Tanya) Staats of Great 
Bend, Kansas, Troy (Annie) Staats of Menlo, Kansas, Todd (Janelle) 
Staats of Garden City, Kansas; a brother Herschel (Phyllis) Staats of 
Lincoln, Nebraska; a sister Beulah (Milam) Jones of Dodge City, Kansas; 
12 Grandchildren Jonathan (Molly) Staats of Shawnee, KS, Amanda (TJ) 
Bullock of Wamego, KS, Charell (Jeremy) Owings of Hoisington, KS, Cierra
 (Darin) Einsel of Mullinville, KS, Chanelle Staats (Sean Brooks) of 
Elizabethton, TN, Collin (Anna) Rous of Prairie Village, KS, Amber 
(Aron) Yingling of WaKeeney, KS, Elizabeth (Tim) McElroy of Hays, KS, 
Jennie (Trevin) Pfanenstiel of Menlo, KS, Brandon (Megan) Staats of 
Dodge City, KS, Brooklyn Staats of Garden City, KS, &amp; Danielle 
McNeal of Hawaii; and 16 Great-Grandchildren Jasper Staats, Sloan 
Staats, Nathan Bullock, Shayann Bullock, Declan Owings, Dayton Owings, 
Fairyn Brooks, Hunter Yingling, Mason Yingling, Tucker Yingling, Maisie 
McElroy, Maverick McElroy, Ellsie Pfanenstiel, Kaisley Pfanenstiel, 
Gunner Pfanenstiel, &amp; Miya McNeal. Norm is preceded in death by his
 parents. 
 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 
2021, at St. James Lutheran Church in Garden City with Rev. Teri 
Sutherlin officiating. Services may also be viewed on Facebook Live on 
the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. A graveside service will be 
held at 4:00 p.m. also on Friday, August 27, at the Sylvia Cemetery in 
Sylvia, Kansas. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, and the family will be at the 
funeral home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday to visit with 
friends.

 The family suggests memorials given to St. James Lutheran 
Church or to the Garden City Community College Rodeo Team, both in care 
of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Norman Howard “Norm” Staats, 84, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his 
home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born August 24, 1937, in Stafford, 
Kansas, the son of Leo Herschel &amp; Daisy Maxine (Brown) Staats. 
 Norman grew up and attended schools in Sylvia, Kansas. After 
graduating from Sylvia High School he attended and earned a Master’s 
degree from Kansas State University. On August 30, 1959, he married 
LuEtta Jean Berschauer in WaKeeney, Kansas. They moved to Garden City 
in 1960 and have lived in Garden City since. Norm taught at Garden City
 High School for a short time. He then taught at Garden City Community 
College for 39 years. He also started the Rodeo program at the college 
and served as Rodeo coach for 33 years. Norm was a member of St. James 
Lutheran Church of Garden City, the Kansas National Education 
Association, the Kansas Vocational Association, Alpha Tau Omega, and 
ROTC at Kansas State University. Norman’s hobbies include woodworking, 
gardening, and traveling with his family. 
 Survivors include his wife LuEtta Staats of the home; 4 children 
Kevin (Anitta) Staats of Wamego, Kansas, Brian (Tanya) Staats of Great 
Bend, Kansas, Troy (Annie) Staats of Menlo, Kansas, Todd (Janelle) 
Staats of Garden City, Kansas; a brother Herschel (Phyllis) Staats of 
Lincoln, Nebraska; a sister Beulah (Milam) Jones of Dodge City, Kansas; 
12 Grandchildren Jonathan (Molly) Staats of Shawnee, KS, Amanda (TJ) 
Bullock of Wamego, KS, Charell (Jeremy) Owings of Hoisington, KS, Cierra
 (Darin) Einsel of Mullinville, KS, Chanelle Staats (Sean Brooks) of 
Elizabethton, TN, Collin (Anna) Rous of Prairie Village, KS, Amber 
(Aron) Yingling of WaKeeney, KS, Elizabeth (Tim) McElroy of Hays, KS, 
Jennie (Trevin) Pfanenstiel of Menlo, KS, Brandon (Megan) Staats of 
Dodge City, KS, Brooklyn Staats of Garden City, KS, &amp; Danielle 
McNeal of Hawaii; and 16 Great-Grandchildren Jasper Staats, Sloan 
Staats, Nathan Bullock, Shayann Bullock, Declan Owings, Dayton Owings, 
Fairyn Brooks, Hunter Yingling, Mason Yingling, Tucker Yingling, Maisie 
McElroy, Maverick McElroy, Ellsie Pfanenstiel, Kaisley Pfanenstiel, 
Gunner Pfanenstiel, &amp; Miya McNeal. Norm is preceded in death by his
 parents. 
 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 
2021, at St. James Lutheran Church in Garden City with Rev. Teri 
Sutherlin officiating. Services may also be viewed on Facebook Live on 
the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. A graveside service will be 
held at 4:00 p.m. also on Friday, August 27, at the Sylvia Cemetery in 
Sylvia, Kansas. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, and the family will be at the 
funeral home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday to visit with 
friends. The family suggests memorials given to St. James Lutheran 
Church or to the Garden City Community College Rodeo Team, both in care 
of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Norman Howard 'Norm' Staats

Dennis 
Charles Sidener was born to Leo and Ruth Sidener in Ada, Kansas on 
October 18, 1936, the middle of five children. &nbsp;Dennis passed away 
Monday, August 23, 2021 in Manhattan.

He attended K-12 grades in Ada and was baptized in the Ada Antioch Baptist Church.

After 
graduating from Ada High School, he attended Fort Hays State University 
graduating in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in education.

He was united in marriage to Laurel Charlene Mauk at the United Methodist Church in Delphos, Kansas on June 9th, 1957.&nbsp;

Following
 his college graduation from Fort Hays State, he moved to Agenda, Kansas,&nbsp; to begin his career of teaching woodworking and coaching high school 
football, basketball and track. He moved to Enterprise Kansas in 1961 
teaching one year at Enterprise High School before unifying with the 
Chapman, Kansas, school district in 1962. At Chapman, he taught Junior High
 Industrial Arts, and coached High School Football, 8th Grade basketball and track.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Continuing
 his education, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1965 with a
 Master of Science degree and Counseling certificate. &nbsp;In 1981 he 
transitioned from the classroom to the Guidance Counselor and Athletic 
Director position at Chapman Junior High until his retirement in 1998.

He 
resided in Enterprise, Kansas, for 55 years attending the Enterprise 
United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee, member of the 
administrative council and a ready volunteer for many church functions.&nbsp;
 He also served on the Enterprise City Council and was a summer league 
baseball coach for many years.

In 2017, Dennis and wife Laurel relocated to Manhattan, Kansas for their retirement home.

Dennis is
 survived by his wife Laurel, son Brad Sidener and wife Marilyn, 5 
grandchildren: Rachelle Swearingen and husband Ray, Sara Meng and 
husband Justin, Matthew Sidener and wife Brooke, Theodore Budden and 
wife Emily and Mark Sidener; and six great grandchildren; 2 brothers: 
Richard Sidener and wife Lucille and Rodney Sidener; 1 sister: Charlene 
Nichols, and other nieces and nephews.

He is 
preceded in death by his parents, sister Norma Prochaska and husband 
Albert (Pro), sister-in-law Betty Sidener and brother-in-law Harold 
Nichols. &nbsp;

Visitation
 with the family will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 27,&nbsp; at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at
 11:00, Saturday, August 28, at the Enterprise United Methodist Church, 
Enterprise.&nbsp; Graveside services will at 3:00 P.M. at Highland Cemetery, 
Minneapolis.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made to the Enterprise United Methodist 
Church, Enterprise, Chapman Irish Foundation, Chapman, or Good Shepard 
Homecare and Hospice, Manhattan and may be left in care of Wilson Family
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Dennis 
Charles Sidener was born to Leo and Ruth Sidener in Ada, Kansas on 
October 18, 1936, the middle of five children. &nbsp;Dennis passed away 
Monday, August 23, 2021 in Manhattan.He attended K-12 grades in Ada and was baptized in the Ada Antioch Baptist Church.After 
graduating from Ada High School, he attended Fort Hays State University 
graduating in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in education.He was united in marriage to Laurel Charlene Mauk at the United Methodist Church in Delphos, Kansas on June 9th, 1957.&nbsp;Following
 his college graduation from Fort Hays State, he moved to Agenda, Kansas,&nbsp; to begin his career of teaching woodworking and coaching high school 
football, basketball and track. He moved to Enterprise Kansas in 1961 
teaching one year at Enterprise High School before unifying with the 
Chapman, Kansas, school district in 1962. At Chapman, he taught Junior High
 Industrial Arts, and coached High School Football, 8th Grade basketball and track.&nbsp;&nbsp;Continuing
 his education, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1965 with a
 Master of Science degree and Counseling certificate. &nbsp;In 1981 he 
transitioned from the classroom to the Guidance Counselor and Athletic 
Director position at Chapman Junior High until his retirement in 1998.He 
resided in Enterprise, Kansas, for 55 years attending the Enterprise 
United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee, member of the 
administrative council and a ready volunteer for many church functions.&nbsp;
 He also served on the Enterprise City Council and was a summer league 
baseball coach for many years.In 2017, Dennis and wife Laurel relocated to Manhattan, Kansas for their retirement home.Dennis is
 survived by his wife Laurel, son Brad Sidener and wife Marilyn, 5 
grandchildren: Rachelle Swearingen and husband Ray, Sara Meng and 
husband Justin, Matthew Sidener and wife Brooke, Theodore Budden and 
wife Emily and Mark Sidener; and six great grandchildren; 2 brothers: 
Richard Sidener and wife Lucille and Rodney Sidener; 1 sister: Charlene 
Nichols, and other nieces and nephews.He is 
preceded in death by his parents, sister Norma Prochaska and husband 
Albert (Pro), sister-in-law Betty Sidener and brother-in-law Harold 
Nichols. &nbsp;Visitation
 with the family will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 27,&nbsp; at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at
 11:00, Saturday, August 28, at the Enterprise United Methodist Church, 
Enterprise.&nbsp; Graveside services will at 3:00 P.M. at Highland Cemetery, 
Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Enterprise United Methodist 
Church, Enterprise, Chapman Irish Foundation, Chapman, or Good Shepard 
Homecare and Hospice, Manhattan and may be left in care of Wilson Family
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Dennis Charles Sidener

Neil Frederick Richter, age 87 of Green, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.

He was born on January 28, 1934, at his family farm near May Day, the son of Elmer Lawrence &amp; Gladys Dorothy (Anderson) Richter.  He graduated from Green Rural High School and served in the Army following graduation.

He married his high school sweetheart, Jacalyn Houser in 1956.  After being stationed in Toole, Utah for two years, the couple returned to the family farm in the May Day community where they lived and farmed their entire lives.  He was a long-standing member of the Green United Methodist Church.

Neil had a colorful, memorable personality and enjoyed educating others with his wit and wisdom of Fancy Creek Folklore.  He also could be heard at all sporting events encouraging his kids, grandkids, umpires and referees.

He is survived by two sons, Scot Richter and wife Dawn of Green and Matt Richter and wife Rhonda of Green; one daughter, Janeil Sullivan and husband Kevin of Riley; six grandchildren, Tanna Kasten (Kyler) of White City,  Jake Richter (Liz) of Green, Maggie Mosher (Josh) of Topeka, Zack Sullivan (Emily) of Overland Park, Taylor Richter of Clay Center and Braden Richter (Micah) of Green; the blessings of 14 lively great grandchildren all under the age of 8, which he enjoyed immensely; one brother, Glen Richter (Betty) of Lakin and two sisters, Twila Branfort of Salina and Nola Duncan (Ed) of Wamego.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jacalyn of 54 years in 2010; his parents and one brother, Vance Richter.

Respect calls may be made on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  The family will not be present during respect calls.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the MayDay Cemetery.   

A memorial fund has been established for the Neil Richter Memorial Fund to go towards an outdoor mural to be painted in the town of Green.  Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Neil Frederick Richter, age 87 of Green, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.He was born on January 28, 1934, at his family farm near May Day, the son of Elmer Lawrence &amp; Gladys Dorothy (Anderson) Richter. He graduated from Green Rural High School and served in the Army following graduation.He married his high school sweetheart, Jacalyn Houser in 1956. After being stationed in Toole, Utah for two years, the couple returned to the family farm in the May Day community where they lived and farmed their entire lives. He was a long-standing member of the Green United Methodist Church.Neil had a colorful, memorable personality and enjoyed educating others with his wit and wisdom of Fancy Creek Folklore. He also could be heard at all sporting events encouraging his kids, grandkids, umpires and referees.He is survived by two sons, Scot Richter and wife Dawn of Green and Matt Richter and wife Rhonda of Green; one daughter, Janeil Sullivan and husband Kevin of Riley; six grandchildren, Tanna Kasten (Kyler) of White City, Jake Richter (Liz) of Green, Maggie Mosher (Josh) of Topeka, Zack Sullivan (Emily) of Overland Park, Taylor Richter of Clay Center and Braden Richter (Micah) of Green; the blessings of 14 lively great grandchildren all under the age of 8, which he enjoyed immensely; one brother, Glen Richter (Betty) of Lakin and two sisters, Twila Branfort of Salina and Nola Duncan (Ed) of Wamego.He was preceded in death by his wife Jacalyn of 54 years in 2010; his parents and one brother, Vance Richter.Respect calls may be made on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. The family will not be present during respect calls.Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the MayDay Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Neil Richter Memorial Fund to go towards an outdoor mural to be painted in the town of Green. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Neil Frederick Richter

Paul L. Woellhof, age 94, formerly of Miltonvale, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Medicalodges Fort Scott, KS.

He was born on June 3, 1927, the fourth child of Edwin and Stella Woellhof, on a farm 7 miles southeast of Clay Center, near Broughton, Kansas. 

As a boy, Paul enjoyed living on the farm. His favorite pastimes were hunting and ice skating.  

Educationally, Paul spent his first 8 years at Mall Creek school. High school education was received at Miltonvale Wesleyan Academy. After that, he studied theology at Miltonvale Wesleyan College where he met Elinor Mae Titus from Iowa.

On August 1, 1950 at the Wesleyan Church in Charles City, Iowa, he and Elinor were married.

He attended the Clay Center Wesleyan Church with his parents and family. After their wedding, Paul and Elinor continued attending the same church with their children, until after they moved to a farm near Miltonvale in 1964.

He was a schoolteacher in Clay Center and Clay County Schools for 25 years with the last 14 years being in Special Education. He inspired his sister Rosalie to also teach special education. 

In the fall of 1950, Paul and Elinor began ministering on Sunday afternoons at the Faith Mission Chapel. Their children also helped him with the ministry. They continued at Faith Mission until 1997 when they turned their attention to other forms of ministry including pastoring the Junction City Free Methodist Church for three years. In 2009 they resumed ministry at Faith Mission.  Over their lifetime, they were also involved with the Kansas State World Gospel Mission Prayer Band ministry. Before Elinor passed, they started Pray for America services, held at Faith Mission. 

Faith Mission is now under the direction of Clay Center’s, Common Ground Ministry, with a focus on helping disadvantaged individuals. This keeps in harmony with the focus Paul and Elinor had in their later years, through Faith Mission. 



He is survived by two sons; Paul James Woellhof and wife Carol, of San Antonio, Texas; and Wesley Woellhof and wife Mary of Fort Scott, Kansas; one daughter, Charlotte Mattson and husband Eddy of Quincy, Washington; two sisters, Rosalie Shorman and Evangeline Swartz; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, three great great grandsons plus nieces and nephews. 

Beside being preceded in death by his wife, Elinor, Paul was also preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Maxine Ossman and Edwinna Hall, and his brother David Woellhof.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Clay Center Wesleyan Church with Pastor Ron Graham officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, at his viewing, at the Faith Mission Chapel, 723 Sherman St. in Clay Center.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for the Common Ground Faith Mission Ministry. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, Kansas.&nbsp;

Paul L. Woellhof, age 94, formerly of Miltonvale, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Medicalodges Fort Scott, KS.

He was born on June 3, 1927, the fourth child of Edwin and Stella Woellhof, on a farm 7 miles southeast of Clay Center, near Broughton, Kansas. 

As a boy, Paul enjoyed living on the farm. His favorite pastimes were hunting and ice skating. 

Educationally, Paul spent his first 8 years at Mall Creek school. High school education was received at Miltonvale Wesleyan Academy. After that, he studied theology at Miltonvale Wesleyan College where he met Elinor Mae Titus from Iowa.

On August 1, 1950 at the Wesleyan Church in Charles City, Iowa, he and Elinor were married.

He attended the Clay Center Wesleyan Church with his parents and family. After their wedding, Paul and Elinor continued attending the same church with their children, until after they moved to a farm near Miltonvale in 1964.

He was a schoolteacher in Clay Center and Clay County Schools for 25 years with the last 14 years being in Special Education. He inspired his sister Rosalie to also teach special education. 

In the fall of 1950, Paul and Elinor began ministering on Sunday afternoons at the Faith Mission Chapel. Their children also helped him with the ministry. They continued at Faith Mission until 1997 when they turned their attention to other forms of ministry including pastoring the Junction City Free Methodist Church for three years. In 2009 they resumed ministry at Faith Mission. Over their lifetime, they were also involved with the Kansas State World Gospel Mission Prayer Band ministry. Before Elinor passed, they started Pray for America services, held at Faith Mission. 

Faith Mission is now under the direction of Clay Center’s, Common Ground Ministry, with a focus on helping disadvantaged individuals. This keeps in harmony with the focus Paul and Elinor had in their later years, through Faith Mission. 

He is survived by two sons; Paul James Woellhof and wife Carol, of San Antonio, Texas; and Wesley Woellhof and wife Mary of Fort Scott, Kansas; one daughter, Charlotte Mattson and husband Eddy of Quincy, Washington; two sisters, Rosalie Shorman and Evangeline Swartz; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, three great great grandsons plus nieces and nephews. 

Beside being preceded in death by his wife, Elinor, Paul was also preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Maxine Ossman and Edwinna Hall, and his brother David Woellhof.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Clay Center Wesleyan Church with Pastor Ron Graham officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, at his viewing, at the Faith Mission Chapel, 723 Sherman St. in Clay Center.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for the Common Ground Faith Mission Ministry. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, Kansas.&nbsp;

Paul L. Woellhof

Shirley Marie Bebermeyer went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Shirley passed away at Village Manor in Abilene, Kansas at the age of 88. She was born Sept. 1, 1932 in Abilene, Kansas to Oscar and Mary Sheets. She grew up in the Navarre community and graduated from DCCHS High School in 1950. She attended Kansas Wesleyan University for two years and received her teaching certificate. On June 19, 1955 she married Kenneth Bebermeyer in Navarre, and to this union, five children were born Gregory, Sheryl, Kathy, Mary Jean and Sandra. All their married life was spent farming, first in the Sand Springs area and then they moved to the Talmage community. After graduating from college and in her early years of marriage she taught elementary school for 7 years in Navarre, Talmage, and Industry. After teaching she became a homemaker and an active partner in their farming operation. They retired from farming full-time in 1996. She attended Talmage United Methodist Church, the Lord’s Chapel and in more recent years was a member of Zion Brethren in Christ Church. She was active in Gideon’s Ladies Auxiliary, Talmage EHU, UMW Society, Christian Women’s Club and taught adult Sunday School. Survivors include one son Greg Bebermeyer of Hiawatha, KS; Sheryl (Dave) Lundquist, of Plano, Texas; Kathy (Eric) Hoover rural Abilene; Mary Bebermeyer of the home, and Sandy (Lee) Rometti of Iron River, Michigan; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Mary, one sister, Joyce and one brother, Wayne (Judy) and her husband Kenneth who passed away April 25, 2021. A celebration of life service will be at Zion Brethren in Christ Church, 997 K-18 Abilene, Kansas, Friday, August 27 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jay Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Prairiedale Cemetery, Talmage, Kansas. Shirley’s family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 26&nbsp; at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Brethren Christ Church or Talmage Historical Museum and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home , 501 N. Buckeye , Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley Marie Bebermeyer went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Shirley passed away at Village Manor in Abilene, Kansas at the age of 88. She was born Sept. 1, 1932 in Abilene, Kansas to Oscar and Mary Sheets. She grew up in the Navarre community and graduated from DCCHS High School in 1950. She attended Kansas Wesleyan University for two years and received her teaching certificate. On June 19, 1955 she married Kenneth Bebermeyer in Navarre, and to this union, five children were born Gregory, Sheryl, Kathy, Mary Jean and Sandra. All their married life was spent farming, first in the Sand Springs area and then they moved to the Talmage community. After graduating from college and in her early years of marriage she taught elementary school for 7 years in Navarre, Talmage, and Industry. After teaching she became a homemaker and an active partner in their farming operation. They retired from farming full-time in 1996. She attended Talmage United Methodist Church, the Lord’s Chapel and in more recent years was a member of Zion Brethren in Christ Church. She was active in Gideon’s Ladies Auxiliary, Talmage EHU, UMW Society, Christian Women’s Club and taught adult Sunday School. Survivors include one son Greg Bebermeyer of Hiawatha, KS; Sheryl (Dave) Lundquist, of Plano, Texas; Kathy (Eric) Hoover rural Abilene; Mary Bebermeyer of the home, and Sandy (Lee) Rometti of Iron River, Michigan; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Mary, one sister, Joyce and one brother, Wayne (Judy) and her husband Kenneth who passed away April 25, 2021. A celebration of life service will be at Zion Brethren in Christ Church, 997 K-18 Abilene, Kansas, Friday, August 27 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jay Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Prairiedale Cemetery, Talmage, Kansas. Shirley’s family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 26&nbsp; at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Brethren Christ Church or Talmage Historical Museum and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home , 501 N. Buckeye , Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley Marie Bebermeyer 

Lisa Dawn Zellers-Zodrow 56, resident of Chapman, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Lisa was born at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas on February 11, 1965 to Dean K. Zellers and Marilyn G. Talley-Zellers. She was the eldest of two children. Her beloved sister, Amy Glee joined their family in 1972.

“A Celebration of Life Service” will be held on Saturday, August 28 at the Chapman Nazarene Church located at 317 W. 5th St. Chapman Kansas. Service will be held at 11 a.m. with a private interment of ashes at Indian Hill Cemetery. Pastor Scott Nading will be officiating the service.

Lisa spent most of her childhood growing up in Chapman, attending USD 473 schools until her graduation in 1983. That year she enrolled at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas. She chose Bethany for its fine arts and Swedish heritage. Lisa graduated in 1987 with a BA in Elementary Education with a special focus on teaching children with learning disabilities.

While attending college she met her life’s love Stephen L. Zodrow of Oberlin, Kansas. They were married on August 17, 1985 at the First Presbyterian Church Junction City, Kansas. They had two children, Ashley DeAnne, and Kendall Dean.

Lisa is survived by her children Ashley D. Zodrow-Francis, Kendall D. Zodrow, sister Amy G. Myers, brother in law Jeffery M. Myers, mother Marilyn G. Zellers-Jury, stepfather Paul B. Jury Jr., and granddaughter Elizabeth Rose Francis. Lisa is also survived by her uncle, MJ Talley and his wife Jennie, aunt, Alice L. Baty and her husband Gary. Lisa was preceded in death by her beloved father Dean K. Zellers, uncle Dale Zellers and his wife Nancy.

Memorials can be made to: The Irish Foundation Scholarship Fund PO Box 249 Chapman, Kansas 67431 Or to Great Plains Diabetes 834 N. Socora Suite 4, Wichita, Kansas 67212&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lisa Dawn Zellers-Zodrow 56, resident of Chapman, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Lisa was born at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas on February 11, 1965 to Dean K. Zellers and Marilyn G. Talley-Zellers. She was the eldest of two children. Her beloved sister, Amy Glee joined their family in 1972. “A Celebration of Life Service” will be held on Saturday, August 28 at the Chapman Nazarene Church located at 317 W. 5th St. Chapman Kansas. Service will be held at 11 a.m. with a private interment of ashes at Indian Hill Cemetery. Pastor Scott Nading will be officiating the service. Lisa spent most of her childhood growing up in Chapman, attending USD 473 schools until her graduation in 1983. That year she enrolled at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas. She chose Bethany for its fine arts and Swedish heritage. Lisa graduated in 1987 with a BA in Elementary Education with a special focus on teaching children with learning disabilities. While attending college she met her life’s love Stephen L. Zodrow of Oberlin, Kansas. They were married on August 17, 1985 at the First Presbyterian Church Junction City, Kansas. They had two children, Ashley DeAnne, and Kendall Dean. Lisa is survived by her children Ashley D. Zodrow-Francis, Kendall D. Zodrow, sister Amy G. Myers, brother in law Jeffery M. Myers, mother Marilyn G. Zellers-Jury, stepfather Paul B. Jury Jr., and granddaughter Elizabeth Rose Francis. Lisa is also survived by her uncle, MJ Talley and his wife Jennie, aunt, Alice L. Baty and her husband Gary. Lisa was preceded in death by her beloved father Dean K. Zellers, uncle Dale Zellers and his wife Nancy. Memorials can be made to: The Irish Foundation Scholarship Fund PO Box 249 Chapman, Kansas 67431 Or to Great Plains Diabetes 834 N. Socora Suite 4, Wichita, Kansas 67212&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lisa Dawn Zellers-Zodrow

Jack E. Meehan, 69 of Abilene passed away August 19, 2021. He was born July 28, 1952 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the son of John and Maxine (Greenough) Meehan. Jack attended the local schools in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1970. On August 2, 1970 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Bowyer at the Abilene First Christian Church. Jack was an Abilene Police officer from 1973-1983 and then the undersheriff of Dickinson County from 1983-1985. He then went into trucking, driving for Western Auto, Parts America, and then UPS Truckload, hauling Advance Auto Parts. He was an elder at the First Christian Church and also taught Sunday school.

Jack is survived by his loving wife Marilyn of the home; two sons, John Meehan and Matthew Meehan;&nbsp; Four grandchildren, Hovie, Haven, Cole and Lucas; and one sister-in-law, Linda Meehan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael Meehan.

Funeral services for Jack will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the First Christian Church of Abilene with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. Burial will follow at Prairiedale Cemetery in Talmage. Friends may come by anytime Wednesday to pay their respects. The family suggests memorial be given to the Abilene First Christian Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third ST., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jack E. Meehan, 69 of Abilene passed away August 19, 2021. He was born July 28, 1952 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the son of John and Maxine (Greenough) Meehan. Jack attended the local schools in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1970. On August 2, 1970 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Bowyer at the Abilene First Christian Church. Jack was an Abilene Police officer from 1973-1983 and then the undersheriff of Dickinson County from 1983-1985. He then went into trucking, driving for Western Auto, Parts America, and then UPS Truckload, hauling Advance Auto Parts. He was an elder at the First Christian Church and also taught Sunday school. Jack is survived by his loving wife Marilyn of the home; two sons, John Meehan and Matthew Meehan;&nbsp; Four grandchildren, Hovie, Haven, Cole and Lucas; and one sister-in-law, Linda Meehan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael Meehan. Funeral services for Jack will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the First Christian Church of Abilene with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. Burial will follow at Prairiedale Cemetery in Talmage. Friends may come by anytime Wednesday to pay their respects. The family suggests memorial be given to the Abilene First Christian Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third ST., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jack E. Meehan

Robert M. Quinn, age 64, of Manhattan, died August 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 2, 1956, in Manhattan, one of 12 children born to Jerry Patrick and Elsie Marie (Covey) Quinn. Robert was a life-long resident of Manhattan, and grew up attending Seven Dolors Catholic Church. He worked on the family farm and then worked at Kansas State University for grounds, retiring in 2011. Robert enjoyed fishing and his dog Jake, but the time he loved was spent with his family and especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his two children: Tisha Fraser of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Michael Quinn and his wife Amy of Manhattan; four grandchildren: Jauslyn, Gracie, Preston and Jackson; and a large extended family. A Celebration of Robert’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel. Private family inurnment will be in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family would love for everyone to come to a gathering following the services in Long’s Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Robert M. Quinn, age 64, of Manhattan, died August 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 2, 1956, in Manhattan, one of 12 children born to Jerry Patrick and Elsie Marie (Covey) Quinn. Robert was a life-long resident of Manhattan, and grew up attending Seven Dolors Catholic Church. He worked on the family farm and then worked at Kansas State University for grounds, retiring in 2011. Robert enjoyed fishing and his dog Jake, but the time he loved was spent with his family and especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his two children: Tisha Fraser of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Michael Quinn and his wife Amy of Manhattan; four grandchildren: Jauslyn, Gracie, Preston and Jackson; and a large extended family. A Celebration of Robert’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel. Private family inurnment will be in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family would love for everyone to come to a gathering following the services in Long’s Park.Memorial contributions may be made to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Robert M. Quinn

Carol Jo Bair, 86, of Wamego, KS, passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, of Wamego, Kansas Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Carol was born on August 20, 1934, in Wamego, Kansas the daughter of Leo Harold and Edna Ruth (Hall) Paxton. Carol graduated from Wamego High school and then nursing school. She worked as a nurse for Wamego Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital in Manhattan, and Stormont Vail, she also worked as a para-educator at USD 320.

She married Calvin Charles Peters in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1972. To this union, three children were born. She married Glen Bair who also preceded her in death in 1993. She later met Dean Stewart who was her long-time companion for over 20 years.&nbsp;

Carol had a great love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she enjoyed camping with family and friends and especially liked bird watching in the morning hours. Carol was a member of the Immanuel Faith Community Church- Wells Creek and taught Sunday school there for many years.&nbsp;

Carol was preceded in death by her father, Leo Harold, and her mother Edna Ruth Hall. She is survived by her children; Earl Peters, Manhattan, KS, Carl Peters, Emporia, KS, and Wayne Peters, Wamego, KS; brother, Danny Paxton (Pat), California; 2 nephews; 3 grandchildren, Amanda Toney (Jeric), Jenna Peters, Ashley McConkey (Craig), and 6 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 27, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.campanellastewart.com/" target="_blank">www.campanellastewart.com</a>.

Carol Jo Bair, 86, of Wamego, KS, passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, of Wamego, Kansas Thursday, August 19, 2021.Carol was born on August 20, 1934, in Wamego, Kansas the daughter of Leo Harold and Edna Ruth (Hall) Paxton. Carol graduated from Wamego High school and then nursing school. She worked as a nurse for Wamego Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital in Manhattan, and Stormont Vail, she also worked as a para-educator at USD 320.She married Calvin Charles Peters in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1972. To this union, three children were born. She married Glen Bair who also preceded her in death in 1993. She later met Dean Stewart who was her long-time companion for over 20 years.&nbsp;Carol had a great love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she enjoyed camping with family and friends and especially liked bird watching in the morning hours. Carol was a member of the Immanuel Faith Community Church- Wells Creek and taught Sunday school there for many years.&nbsp;Carol was preceded in death by her father, Leo Harold, and her mother Edna Ruth Hall. She is survived by her children; Earl Peters, Manhattan, KS, Carl Peters, Emporia, KS, and Wayne Peters, Wamego, KS; brother, Danny Paxton (Pat), California; 2 nephews; 3 grandchildren, Amanda Toney (Jeric), Jenna Peters, Ashley McConkey (Craig), and 6 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 27, 2021, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.campanellastewart.com/" target="_blank">www.campanellastewart.com</a>.

Carol Jo Bair

Wanda Lynne Bassett, 68, of Olathe, KS, passed away at her home in Olathe, Kansas Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 9:00 am. Graveside services will be held after the service at the Wamego City Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Purple Paws Animal Welfare Society and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left below.&nbsp;

Complete obituary information is pending and will be released at a later date.&nbsp;

Wanda Lynne Bassett, 68, of Olathe, KS, passed away at her home in Olathe, Kansas Thursday, August 19, 2021.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 9:00 am. Graveside services will be held after the service at the Wamego City Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Purple Paws Animal Welfare Society and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left below.&nbsp;Complete obituary information is pending and will be released at a later date.&nbsp;

Wanda Lynne Bassett

Velma Marie Carver, 90, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Velma was born July 5, 1931, in Rush County, Kansas, the daughter of Reinhold A. And Emma (Wolf) Herrman.&nbsp;

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and St. Ann’s Altar
 Society, both of Liebenthal, and the VFW Auxiliary, La Crosse, 
Kansas.

On April 2, 1951, she married Raymond E. Carver at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church, Liebenthal.&nbsp; He preceded her in death February 
19, 2010.

Being married to a 20 year United States Navy veteran, Velma, Raymond
 and their family lived in California, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, and 
Illinois before making Rush County, Kansas, their “forever home."

Survivors include:&nbsp; one daughter, Vel Rae “Sis” Starkey, Liebenthal, 
Kansas; three sons, Rick Carver (Midge), Superior, Colorado, Patrick 
Carver (Patty), Liebenthal, Kansas, Scot Carver (Virginia), Colby, 
Kansas; 24 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; five great great 
grandchildren; one brother, Ron “Ronnie” Herrman (Theresa), Austin, 
Texas; and two sisters, Marilyn Randa (Harold), Manhattan, Kansas, and 
Karen Jarmer, Bay City, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, 
Paula Hayes; one son, Douglas Carver; one granddaughter, Audrey Carver; 
and three brothers, Leroy Herrman, Vernon Herrman, and James “Artie” 
Herrman.

Church visitation will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 9:00 
A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.&nbsp; A
 rosary will be at 9:15 A.M.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. 
at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen
 Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Vel 
Rae Starkey to assist with expenses, or St. Joseph’s Heritage Fund, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Velma Marie Carver, 90, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Velma was born July 5, 1931, in Rush County, Kansas, the daughter of Reinhold A. And Emma (Wolf) Herrman.&nbsp;She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and St. Ann’s Altar
 Society, both of Liebenthal, and the VFW Auxiliary, La Crosse, 
Kansas.On April 2, 1951, she married Raymond E. Carver at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church, Liebenthal.&nbsp; He preceded her in death February 
19, 2010.Being married to a 20 year United States Navy veteran, Velma, Raymond
 and their family lived in California, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, and 
Illinois before making Rush County, Kansas, their “forever home."Survivors include:&nbsp; one daughter, Vel Rae “Sis” Starkey, Liebenthal, 
Kansas; three sons, Rick Carver (Midge), Superior, Colorado, Patrick 
Carver (Patty), Liebenthal, Kansas, Scot Carver (Virginia), Colby, 
Kansas; 24 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; five great great 
grandchildren; one brother, Ron “Ronnie” Herrman (Theresa), Austin, 
Texas; and two sisters, Marilyn Randa (Harold), Manhattan, Kansas, and 
Karen Jarmer, Bay City, Michigan.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, 
Paula Hayes; one son, Douglas Carver; one granddaughter, Audrey Carver; 
and three brothers, Leroy Herrman, Vernon Herrman, and James “Artie” 
Herrman.Church visitation will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 9:00 
A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.&nbsp; A
 rosary will be at 9:15 A.M.&nbsp;Memorial service will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. 
at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen
 Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Vel 
Rae Starkey to assist with expenses, or St. Joseph’s Heritage Fund, 
Liebenthal, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Velma Marie Carver

Robert August Wolff passed away on August 17, 2021. “Bob”, as we all knew him, was born in a farmhouse in Cameron, Mo on July 23, 1943 to Otto Wolff and Merle (Reed) Wolff. Bob grew up on the farm running through pastures, playing with many cousins and causing mischief with his older brother and friends building rockets and trying to send them into space. Bob attended a country school and eventually school in town, graduating from Cameron High School in 1961. He learned to work at an early age, helping his dad on the farm, setting pins at the bowling alley in town and then became a projectionist at the local theater and at the drive in theater. After 1 year of college he joined the United States Navy on August 14, 1962 and became an Air Traffic Controller. Bob was stationed on the USS Ticonderoga during the Vietnam War and other places around the Pacific Ocean and West coast facilities. He left the Navy in 1967 and moved to Los Angeles, CA where he went to broadcasting school and ended up working for ABC studios on several different programs, meeting many of Hollywood’s greatest actors. Bob’s heart was still set on Air Traffic Control. He left LA and went to Air Traffic Control school in Oklahoma where he became an Air Traffic Controller. He worked at the airport in Santa Rosa, CA where he met his lifelong best friend, Toni. They married October 13, 1975 and their together journey began. In the years following, they started their family with the births of their 2 daughters, Jamie and Sarah. The major event of being fired by President Reagan along with 1,000’s of other Controllers led him to getting a Controller job at Ft. Riley, KS and making their home in the country outside of Junction City. Bob retired from Civil Service at Ft. Riley, learning to love retirement. He was a member of the First Christian Church and loved the years spent teaching Sunday School, Bible Studies and other events. He loved living in the country, mowing, sitting on the porch for coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evenings. He was an amazing cook and loved cooking. He took over the family cooking when he retired. He loved grandkid sleepovers, friends and family get-togethers. He started volunteering at Broken Wing Ranch Ministries and enjoyed time doing chores with Toni. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Wolff and Merle (Reed) Wolff, Brother Fred Wolff, infant son Brian and beloved Son-in-Law Matthew Walsh. Bob is survived by his wife Toni Wolff, daughters Jamie Walsh (Calvin Conary) and Sarah Brown, grandchildren Brian and Lizzie Brown and Scarlet Walsh, Sister-in-Law Janice Wolff (and family) and Andrew and Augusta Gutmann and girls. A celebration of life will be September 4, 2021 at 11 am at the First Christian Church at 1429 St Mary’s Rd, Junction City, KS. A Visitation will be held at the church on September 3, 2021 from 6 pm to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Broken Wing Ranch Ministries (https://brokenwingranchministries.org) or to First Christian Church, Junction City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert August Wolff passed away on August 17, 2021. “Bob”, as we all knew him, was born in a farmhouse in Cameron, Mo on July 23, 1943 to Otto Wolff and Merle (Reed) Wolff. Bob grew up on the farm running through pastures, playing with many cousins and causing mischief with his older brother and friends building rockets and trying to send them into space. Bob attended a country school and eventually school in town, graduating from Cameron High School in 1961. He learned to work at an early age, helping his dad on the farm, setting pins at the bowling alley in town and then became a projectionist at the local theater and at the drive in theater. After 1 year of college he joined the United States Navy on August 14, 1962 and became an Air Traffic Controller. Bob was stationed on the USS Ticonderoga during the Vietnam War and other places around the Pacific Ocean and West coast facilities. He left the Navy in 1967 and moved to Los Angeles, CA where he went to broadcasting school and ended up working for ABC studios on several different programs, meeting many of Hollywood’s greatest actors. Bob’s heart was still set on Air Traffic Control. He left LA and went to Air Traffic Control school in Oklahoma where he became an Air Traffic Controller. He worked at the airport in Santa Rosa, CA where he met his lifelong best friend, Toni. They married October 13, 1975 and their together journey began. In the years following, they started their family with the births of their 2 daughters, Jamie and Sarah. The major event of being fired by President Reagan along with 1,000’s of other Controllers led him to getting a Controller job at Ft. Riley, KS and making their home in the country outside of Junction City. Bob retired from Civil Service at Ft. Riley, learning to love retirement. He was a member of the First Christian Church and loved the years spent teaching Sunday School, Bible Studies and other events. He loved living in the country, mowing, sitting on the porch for coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evenings. He was an amazing cook and loved cooking. He took over the family cooking when he retired. He loved grandkid sleepovers, friends and family get-togethers. He started volunteering at Broken Wing Ranch Ministries and enjoyed time doing chores with Toni. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Wolff and Merle (Reed) Wolff, Brother Fred Wolff, infant son Brian and beloved Son-in-Law Matthew Walsh. Bob is survived by his wife Toni Wolff, daughters Jamie Walsh (Calvin Conary) and Sarah Brown, grandchildren Brian and Lizzie Brown and Scarlet Walsh, Sister-in-Law Janice Wolff (and family) and Andrew and Augusta Gutmann and girls. A celebration of life will be September 4, 2021 at 11 am at the First Christian Church at 1429 St Mary’s Rd, Junction City, KS. A Visitation will be held at the church on September 3, 2021 from 6 pm to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Broken Wing Ranch Ministries (https://brokenwingranchministries.org) or to First Christian Church, Junction City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert August Wolff - 1943-2021

Ryan Pack, 34 of Abilene passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born July 13, 1987 in Abilene, the son of Terry and Joanne (Wise) Pack. 

Ryan attended the local school districts in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 2005. Ryan had been employed by Abrasive Blast, working as a machine operator.

 Ryan is survived by his father, Terry Pack; Brother Eric Pack and his wife Laura; Uncle, Tim Pack and an aunt, Michelle Dewey. He is also survived by his cousins, Tiffany Donahue and Terran Pack; Special friend, Amanda Campbell and family of Chapman and many, many friends and acquaintances. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joanne Pack; Uncles, John Wise and Thomas Pack; Maternal grandparents, Rex and Genevieve Wise; Paternal grandparents, Morris and Betty Pack. Mass of 

Christian Burial will be10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Abilene with Fr. Peter O’Donnell as celebrant. Parish Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home . Family will receive friends following.

 A private family grave side service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial be given the Abilene Knights of Columbus. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, 67410.

Ryan Pack, 34 of Abilene passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born July 13, 1987 in Abilene, the son of Terry and Joanne (Wise) Pack. Ryan attended the local school districts in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 2005. Ryan had been employed by Abrasive Blast, working as a machine operator. Ryan is survived by his father, Terry Pack; Brother Eric Pack and his wife Laura; Uncle, Tim Pack and an aunt, Michelle Dewey. He is also survived by his cousins, Tiffany Donahue and Terran Pack; Special friend, Amanda Campbell and family of Chapman and many, many friends and acquaintances. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joanne Pack; Uncles, John Wise and Thomas Pack; Maternal grandparents, Rex and Genevieve Wise; Paternal grandparents, Morris and Betty Pack. Mass of Christian Burial will be10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Abilene with Fr. Peter O’Donnell as celebrant. Parish Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home . Family will receive friends following. A private family grave side service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial be given the Abilene Knights of Columbus. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, 67410.

Ryan Pack

Robert Dean Gott, 95, of Manhattan, passed away Monday evening, August 16th, at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community. Bob worked for Southwestern Bell "Ma Bell" as a lineman and repeaterman until his retirement in 1984. Robert "Bob" Gott was born in Topeka, on March 17, 1926, the son of the late Arletta Myrtle (Yocum) and Keith Loren Gott. He attended Highland Park schools in Topeka. Bob joined the US Navy, where he received his GED, and was stationed on the USN SC536 (Sub Chaser) during WWII. He was married on Aug 25, 1947 in Alma, KS to Betty Lou Diel. During his retirement he played many rounds of golf at Stagg Hill Golf course where he volunteered with renovations of the clubhouse, he was a ticket taker for KSU football games, enjoyed Wildcat basketball, and enjoyed spending time with his many friends. Bob was a member of the Elks, American Legion and the VFW where he was a lifetime member. Bob is survived by his wife, Betty of almost 74 years; daughters Vicki (Bruce) Yarnell of Shawnee and Robin (Steve) Beckley of Atwood, Kansas; and a son, Mike Gott of Gardner. Also surviving is a sister, Donna Hayek, of Topeka; three grandchildren, Jason Beckley, Shelly Beckley, Kori Beckley Rawls; five great grandchildren, Brooklyn Yarnell, Cash Beckley, Dylan Beckley, Lucas Southard, and Resa Lou Southard. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter Brandy Yarnell Menzel, four siblings Pauline Webb, Kenneth Gott, Glen Gott, and an infant brother Roland Gott. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 21st at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. A public visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp; Friday, August 20th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, KS. The family request memorial contributions may be directed to the Disabled Americian Veteran and may be sent to the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Dean Gott, 95, of Manhattan, passed away Monday evening, August 16th, at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community. Bob worked for Southwestern Bell "Ma Bell" as a lineman and repeaterman until his retirement in 1984. Robert "Bob" Gott was born in Topeka, on March 17, 1926, the son of the late Arletta Myrtle (Yocum) and Keith Loren Gott. He attended Highland Park schools in Topeka. Bob joined the US Navy, where he received his GED, and was stationed on the USN SC536 (Sub Chaser) during WWII. He was married on Aug 25, 1947 in Alma, KS to Betty Lou Diel. During his retirement he played many rounds of golf at Stagg Hill Golf course where he volunteered with renovations of the clubhouse, he was a ticket taker for KSU football games, enjoyed Wildcat basketball, and enjoyed spending time with his many friends. Bob was a member of the Elks, American Legion and the VFW where he was a lifetime member. Bob is survived by his wife, Betty of almost 74 years; daughters Vicki (Bruce) Yarnell of Shawnee and Robin (Steve) Beckley of Atwood, Kansas; and a son, Mike Gott of Gardner. Also surviving is a sister, Donna Hayek, of Topeka; three grandchildren, Jason Beckley, Shelly Beckley, Kori Beckley Rawls; five great grandchildren, Brooklyn Yarnell, Cash Beckley, Dylan Beckley, Lucas Southard, and Resa Lou Southard. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter Brandy Yarnell Menzel, four siblings Pauline Webb, Kenneth Gott, Glen Gott, and an infant brother Roland Gott. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 21st at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. A public visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp; Friday, August 20th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, KS. The family request memorial contributions may be directed to the Disabled Americian Veteran and may be sent to the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Dean Gott

Clarence R. Erichsen was born May 24, 1927 in a large two-story house at the corner of Clark’s Creek Road and Kansas Highway 57. He was the first child to Christian and Ada (Spittles) Erichsen. He passed away Tuesday, August 17 at Geary Community Hospital at the age of 94. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr Frank Coady officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to mass, 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Xavier Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to St. Xavier’s Catholic Church, 218 S. Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441. Clancey, as he was often called, grew up in Junction City attending local schools and riding his bicycle to baseball practice and games. He graduated from Junction City High School in 1946 and kept in close contact with many of his high school classmates. He was proud of his Blue Jays. While in school he worked various jobs including delivering groceries for 50-cents a day; setting pins at the bowling alley and helping his mother in her café. While still a teen, he traveled to Ohio with his boss from the bowling alley and competed in a duck-pin tournament where they both won champion. He was active in sports throughout school and was a big sports fan in general always making time to watch KU Basketball, Notre Dame Football or Kansas City Royals Baseball. Shortly after graduation Clarence enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his service he returned to Junction City and worked at a few odd jobs before deciding he wanted to be a car mechanic. He worked at several dealerships and it was work he enjoyed. Eventually Clarence went to work at Fort Riley as a motor pool inspector, retiring in 1995 after 30 years. Along the way he married his high school sweetheart, Bernice Boller on June 23, 1949 at St. Xavier’s Catholic Church. He and Bernice were extremely devoted to their family, their church and the community. Clarence was greatly involved with the formation of a football program at St. Xavier’s High School and was active in coaching as well. He coached junior high basketball and numerous baseball teams during the summer. He was a Boy Scout Leader, a member of the American Legion, and served on many committees for St. Xavier’s Church and Schools. He was an active member in the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. During retirement Clarence enjoyed golfing, mowing the parish yard and spending time at his parents’ farm where his mother lived until her early 90s before passing away at age 103. He was extremely proud of his home he and Bernice had built in 1964, the yard and always kept his cars in meticulous shape. As he liked to say, he enjoyed “puttering.” Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, on Aug. 20, 2020. He is survived by their five children and families: Steve Erichsen and fiancé Debbie Jones; Eileen and husband Dale Small; Rock and wife, Liz Erichsen; Dennis Erichsen; Jeanette and husband Marte DeMars, all of Geary County; grandchildren; Stephanie Edmonson, Kelly Kramer, Christian Erichsen, Crystal Erichsen, Chrissa Erichsen, Hailey Browning; nine great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law Wilma Lathrop and Peggy Boller; brother-in-law Bob Wilson and dozens of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Alvin Erichsen and Alvin’s wife, Lavon. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery following the service. Pall bearers will be members of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clarence R. Erichsen was born May 24, 1927 in a large two-story house at the corner of Clark’s Creek Road and Kansas Highway 57. He was the first child to Christian and Ada (Spittles) Erichsen. He passed away Tuesday, August 17 at Geary Community Hospital at the age of 94. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr Frank Coady officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to mass, 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Xavier Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to St. Xavier’s Catholic Church, 218 S. Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441. Clancey, as he was often called, grew up in Junction City attending local schools and riding his bicycle to baseball practice and games. He graduated from Junction City High School in 1946 and kept in close contact with many of his high school classmates. He was proud of his Blue Jays. While in school he worked various jobs including delivering groceries for 50-cents a day; setting pins at the bowling alley and helping his mother in her café. While still a teen, he traveled to Ohio with his boss from the bowling alley and competed in a duck-pin tournament where they both won champion. He was active in sports throughout school and was a big sports fan in general always making time to watch KU Basketball, Notre Dame Football or Kansas City Royals Baseball. Shortly after graduation Clarence enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his service he returned to Junction City and worked at a few odd jobs before deciding he wanted to be a car mechanic. He worked at several dealerships and it was work he enjoyed. Eventually Clarence went to work at Fort Riley as a motor pool inspector, retiring in 1995 after 30 years. Along the way he married his high school sweetheart, Bernice Boller on June 23, 1949 at St. Xavier’s Catholic Church. He and Bernice were extremely devoted to their family, their church and the community. Clarence was greatly involved with the formation of a football program at St. Xavier’s High School and was active in coaching as well. He coached junior high basketball and numerous baseball teams during the summer. He was a Boy Scout Leader, a member of the American Legion, and served on many committees for St. Xavier’s Church and Schools. He was an active member in the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. During retirement Clarence enjoyed golfing, mowing the parish yard and spending time at his parents’ farm where his mother lived until her early 90s before passing away at age 103. He was extremely proud of his home he and Bernice had built in 1964, the yard and always kept his cars in meticulous shape. As he liked to say, he enjoyed “puttering.” Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, on Aug. 20, 2020. He is survived by their five children and families: Steve Erichsen and fiancé Debbie Jones; Eileen and husband Dale Small; Rock and wife, Liz Erichsen; Dennis Erichsen; Jeanette and husband Marte DeMars, all of Geary County; grandchildren; Stephanie Edmonson, Kelly Kramer, Christian Erichsen, Crystal Erichsen, Chrissa Erichsen, Hailey Browning; nine great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law Wilma Lathrop and Peggy Boller; brother-in-law Bob Wilson and dozens of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Alvin Erichsen and Alvin’s wife, Lavon. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery following the service. Pall bearers will be members of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clarence R. Erichsen

Octavia O. Crenshaw (Bowers), age 84, departed this world on August 13, 2021, at Valley View Senior Living, Junction City, Kansas. She was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on February 18, 1937, to Muriel V. and Etna Marie (Dennis) Bowers. She was married to Jerry Ray Crenshaw on Feb 28, 1961, in Hannibal, Missouri. During his military service, they resided in Hannibal, Missouri, and Corpus Christi (Flour Bluff), Texas. They moved to Junction City, Kansas in January 1974. Octavia moved to Valley View Senior Living in November 2018. She spent many happy hours playing bingo and loved to show off the treasures she won. She adored the staff and they adored her. She is survived by her children: John (Doris) Reed, Ruby Davis, Jerry (Lana) Crenshaw, Jr. and Rebecca Crenshaw, all of Junction City, Kansas. Her grandchildren Shannon Harris, Michael (Elizabeth) Davis, James (Schera) Davis, Jonathon Zettler, Christopher Zettler, Jennifer (Tiffany) Crenshaw, Stephen Zettler Crenshaw, Aaron (Addison) Davis, Krystina Crenshaw, Kayleen (Gunnar) Richards, and Trevor Crenshaw. Her great grandchildren Chase Harris, Isaiah Harris, Hannah Harris, Christian Zettler, Hailey Zettler, Kelci Harrison-Davis, Addison Davis, Ava Zettler, Dylan Zettler, Vivian Davis, Penelope Davis, Camille Davis, Michael Crenshaw, Zayden Richards, Conner Crenshaw, Micha Crenshaw, Ethan Crenshaw and Breelynn Crenshaw. Her great-great granddaughter Sophia Harris. Her sisters Ruby Taylor and Katie Epperson and her brother Lowell Dennis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son-in-law David Davis, and her granddaughter-in-law Angela Zettler. Octavia chose cremation and her ashes will be spread per her wishes. There is no service planned.

Octavia O. Crenshaw (Bowers), age 84, departed this world on August 13, 2021, at Valley View Senior Living, Junction City, Kansas. She was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on February 18, 1937, to Muriel V. and Etna Marie (Dennis) Bowers. She was married to Jerry Ray Crenshaw on Feb 28, 1961, in Hannibal, Missouri. During his military service, they resided in Hannibal, Missouri, and Corpus Christi (Flour Bluff), Texas. They moved to Junction City, Kansas in January 1974. Octavia moved to Valley View Senior Living in November 2018. She spent many happy hours playing bingo and loved to show off the treasures she won. She adored the staff and they adored her. She is survived by her children: John (Doris) Reed, Ruby Davis, Jerry (Lana) Crenshaw, Jr. and Rebecca Crenshaw, all of Junction City, Kansas. Her grandchildren Shannon Harris, Michael (Elizabeth) Davis, James (Schera) Davis, Jonathon Zettler, Christopher Zettler, Jennifer (Tiffany) Crenshaw, Stephen Zettler Crenshaw, Aaron (Addison) Davis, Krystina Crenshaw, Kayleen (Gunnar) Richards, and Trevor Crenshaw. Her great grandchildren Chase Harris, Isaiah Harris, Hannah Harris, Christian Zettler, Hailey Zettler, Kelci Harrison-Davis, Addison Davis, Ava Zettler, Dylan Zettler, Vivian Davis, Penelope Davis, Camille Davis, Michael Crenshaw, Zayden Richards, Conner Crenshaw, Micha Crenshaw, Ethan Crenshaw and Breelynn Crenshaw. Her great-great granddaughter Sophia Harris. Her sisters Ruby Taylor and Katie Epperson and her brother Lowell Dennis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son-in-law David Davis, and her granddaughter-in-law Angela Zettler. Octavia chose cremation and her ashes will be spread per her wishes. There is no service planned.

Octavia O. Crenshaw

Brian Eugene Gould, 52, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at his home. Cremation will take place. A graveside service at Highland Cemetery will be announced at a later date. With his compassion for animals, the family suggests memorial contributions to be given to Friends of Animals in Junction City. Brian was born February 12, 1969, in Springfield, MO the son of Raymond and Maurine (Jenkins) Gould. Brian was a mechanic and carpenter at Carpet Masters in Junction City. He worked as a concrete mason for over thirty years. During his spare time, you could find him working in his garden at home. He enjoyed fixing and repairing vehicles. Brian liked hunting, fishing, watching and attending NASCAR events. He enjoyed country music concerts and was a good country line dancer. Brian enjoyed a good game of pool. He was always willing to help anyone with anything or anytime. Brian was a kind hearted "free spirit" that always had a good joke or prank. Survivors include his parents; Raymond and Maurine Gould of Junction City, KS; two sisters, Charlette Whitley of Edmond, OK and Brenda Whitebread of Junction City, KS; two nieces, Claira Whitebread and Sadie Whitebread both of Junction City, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brian Eugene Gould, 52, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at his home. Cremation will take place. A graveside service at Highland Cemetery will be announced at a later date. With his compassion for animals, the family suggests memorial contributions to be given to Friends of Animals in Junction City. Brian was born February 12, 1969, in Springfield, MO the son of Raymond and Maurine (Jenkins) Gould. Brian was a mechanic and carpenter at Carpet Masters in Junction City. He worked as a concrete mason for over thirty years. During his spare time, you could find him working in his garden at home. He enjoyed fixing and repairing vehicles. Brian liked hunting, fishing, watching and attending NASCAR events. He enjoyed country music concerts and was a good country line dancer. Brian enjoyed a good game of pool. He was always willing to help anyone with anything or anytime. Brian was a kind hearted "free spirit" that always had a good joke or prank. Survivors include his parents; Raymond and Maurine Gould of Junction City, KS; two sisters, Charlette Whitley of Edmond, OK and Brenda Whitebread of Junction City, KS; two nieces, Claira Whitebread and Sadie Whitebread both of Junction City, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brian Eugene Gould

David W. Powers, 75, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Cremation will take place. No Memorial service is planned. David was born August 07, 1946 in Marysville, CA the son of Leon Curtis and Mary Louise (Chenaweth) Powers. David worked many years as a Parks Maintenance Supervisor with the State of California. He also worked as a trained locksmith. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #1037 in Junction City. He married Judy Pace February 14, 1972 in Yuba City, CA. Survivors include his loving wife Judy of the home in Junction City; one son, Eric D. Powers and his wife Melanie of Junction City, KS; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and another on the way in October; two brothers, Donald Powers, Tom Powers; one sister, Debbie Nordstrom. He was preceded in death by his parents and a host of other relatives and friends.&nbsp;

David W. Powers, 75, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Cremation will take place. No Memorial service is planned. David was born August 07, 1946 in Marysville, CA the son of Leon Curtis and Mary Louise (Chenaweth) Powers. David worked many years as a Parks Maintenance Supervisor with the State of California. He also worked as a trained locksmith. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #1037 in Junction City. He married Judy Pace February 14, 1972 in Yuba City, CA. Survivors include his loving wife Judy of the home in Junction City; one son, Eric D. Powers and his wife Melanie of Junction City, KS; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and another on the way in October; two brothers, Donald Powers, Tom Powers; one sister, Debbie Nordstrom. He was preceded in death by his parents and a host of other relatives and friends.&nbsp;

David W. Powers

Jerris Letourneau, 97, of Clay Center, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born December 10, 1923 east of Idana at her grandparents’ home, the daughter of Earl and Gertrude (Campbell) Tobyne.&nbsp; Jerris graduated from Clay Center High School in 1940.

She married Leo Letourneau on December 6, 1940 and they made their home in Corvallis, Oregon, where Leo was a surveyor.&nbsp; They moved to Bennington, Kansas after Leo was discharged from the Army, where they resided for 40 years.&nbsp; Jerris became a beautician in 1946 and she owned and operated the Klip N Kurl in Bennington.&nbsp; The couple moved back to Clay Center in 1997, where Leo resided in Medicalodge until his death and then Jerris moved to Parkview Plaza for 21 years.&nbsp; At the time of her death, she was a resident of the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; Jerris was a member of the Idana Presbyterian Church. &nbsp;She is preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter, Kathy Ann Letourneau and son, Dennis Letourneau.

Niece: Marsha Kurz of Clay Center, Kansas

Graveside funeral Services:&nbsp;Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00PM at the Idana Cemetery in Idana, Kansas

Visitation:&nbsp;There will be no visitation.

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Idana Presbyterian Church c/o funeral home.

Jerris Letourneau, 97, of Clay Center, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born December 10, 1923 east of Idana at her grandparents’ home, the daughter of Earl and Gertrude (Campbell) Tobyne.&nbsp; Jerris graduated from Clay Center High School in 1940.She married Leo Letourneau on December 6, 1940 and they made their home in Corvallis, Oregon, where Leo was a surveyor.&nbsp; They moved to Bennington, Kansas after Leo was discharged from the Army, where they resided for 40 years.&nbsp; Jerris became a beautician in 1946 and she owned and operated the Klip N Kurl in Bennington.&nbsp; The couple moved back to Clay Center in 1997, where Leo resided in Medicalodge until his death and then Jerris moved to Parkview Plaza for 21 years.&nbsp; At the time of her death, she was a resident of the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; Jerris was a member of the Idana Presbyterian Church. &nbsp;She is preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter, Kathy Ann Letourneau and son, Dennis Letourneau.Survivors:Niece: Marsha Kurz of Clay Center, KansasGraveside funeral Services:&nbsp;Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00PM at the Idana Cemetery in Idana, KansasVisitation:&nbsp;There will be no visitation.Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Idana Presbyterian Church c/o funeral home.

Jerris Letourneau

Robert "Bob" Mall, age 75, died August 12, 2021 at his home in Clay Center.&nbsp; Bob was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on August 12, 1946, the son of Katheryn Ann Chilcoat Mall and Jack D. Mall.&nbsp; Bob attended grade school in Topeka, Ks and Clay Center.&nbsp; He graduated from Clay Center high school in 1964.&nbsp; Bob felt it was a great honor to be inducted into the Clay Center Tiger Hall of Fame.

Bob secured a full scholarship and earned Business Administration Bachelors and Masters degrees at Kansas University.&nbsp; Later he earned a post-graduate degree in Senior Management from Harvard University.&nbsp;

Bob worked for the U.S. Customs Service in a variety of positions and locations.&nbsp; After starting as an Import Specialist in Kansas City, he had roles as Port Director in Tampa, District Director in New Orleans, Assistant Regional Commissioner in Chicago, Deputy Assistant Commissioner in D.C, U.S. Customs Attaché and World Customs Organization Diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium.

Through his career, he was able to oversee operations at Atlanta and JFK airports.&nbsp; As a Senior Executive, he was involved in a number of trade negotiations for the U.S. Department of State that opened up international markets to U.S. products.&nbsp; His methods became an international standard.&nbsp; For this, Bob received the Presidential Merit Award from President George H. W. Bush.&nbsp; He also participated in nuclear department negotiations with the governments of Russia and Belarus.

Bob married Vicky Thompson on April 14, 1967.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Kelly Mall.&nbsp; Survivors are wife, &nbsp;Vicky of the home; son Kyle (Tish) Mall of Battle Creek, Michigan; grandkids, Jake (Chelsea) and Chelcie; great grandkids Owen (O), Peyton Jay (PJ), Zaiden (Z), and Lucas all of Battle Creek, Michigan.&nbsp;

Graveside memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Parallel Cemetery in Washington County, Kansas. It will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live</a>

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to gifts can be made to the St. Pauls Episcopal Church or the Clay County Hospital Foundation (for future dialysis unit).

Robert "Bob" Mall, age 75, died August 12, 2021 at his home in Clay Center.&nbsp; Bob was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on August 12, 1946, the son of Katheryn Ann Chilcoat Mall and Jack D. Mall.&nbsp; Bob attended grade school in Topeka, Ks and Clay Center.&nbsp; He graduated from Clay Center high school in 1964.&nbsp; Bob felt it was a great honor to be inducted into the Clay Center Tiger Hall of Fame.Bob secured a full scholarship and earned Business Administration Bachelors and Masters degrees at Kansas University.&nbsp; Later he earned a post-graduate degree in Senior Management from Harvard University.&nbsp;Bob worked for the U.S. Customs Service in a variety of positions and locations.&nbsp; After starting as an Import Specialist in Kansas City, he had roles as Port Director in Tampa, District Director in New Orleans, Assistant Regional Commissioner in Chicago, Deputy Assistant Commissioner in D.C, U.S. Customs Attaché and World Customs Organization Diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium.Through his career, he was able to oversee operations at Atlanta and JFK airports.&nbsp; As a Senior Executive, he was involved in a number of trade negotiations for the U.S. Department of State that opened up international markets to U.S. products.&nbsp; His methods became an international standard.&nbsp; For this, Bob received the Presidential Merit Award from President George H. W. Bush.&nbsp; He also participated in nuclear department negotiations with the governments of Russia and Belarus.Bob married Vicky Thompson on April 14, 1967.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Kelly Mall.&nbsp; Survivors are wife, &nbsp;Vicky of the home; son Kyle (Tish) Mall of Battle Creek, Michigan; grandkids, Jake (Chelsea) and Chelcie; great grandkids Owen (O), Peyton Jay (PJ), Zaiden (Z), and Lucas all of Battle Creek, Michigan.&nbsp;Graveside memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Parallel Cemetery in Washington County, Kansas. It will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live</a>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to gifts can be made to the St. Pauls Episcopal Church or the Clay County Hospital Foundation (for future dialysis unit).

Robert "Bob" Mall

Donna J. Watson, 74 of Abilene passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born February 25, 1947 in Parkerville, Kansas, the daughter of Dayton and Anna (Longon) Watson. She graduated from Council Grove High School. Donna worked as a cook for various restaurants.

She is survived by her children: Twila Jeffrey (Doug); Tim Grimmett; Tammy Mitchell (James) Four granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons and two more greats on the way and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister and a grandson, Landon.

 The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial Service for Donna will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 23, 2021 at Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;

Donna J. Watson, 74 of Abilene passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born February 25, 1947 in Parkerville, Kansas, the daughter of Dayton and Anna (Longon) Watson. She graduated from Council Grove High School. Donna worked as a cook for various restaurants.She is survived by her children: Twila Jeffrey (Doug); Tim Grimmett; Tammy Mitchell (James) Four granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons and two more greats on the way and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister and a grandson, Landon. The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial Service for Donna will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 23, 2021 at Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;

Donna J. Watson

Alan R. Stewart, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 
his home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on March 30, 1939, in Scott 
City, the son of George Eugene and Madeline Harrington Stewart. Alan was
 a resident of Scott City since moving from Healy in 1958. Alan worked 
in Law Enforcement most of his life and served his community as sheriff 
for many years.

Alan was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Scott City as well
 as the Kansas Sheriff’s Association and the Kansas Police Officers 
Association.

On September 19, 1998, Alan married Alice Workman in Scott City. She survives.

Survivors include his wife - Alice Stewart of Scott City, Kansas, 
three daughters - Marsha Hollaway of Scott City, Donna &amp; John 
Dummermuth of Manhattan, Kansas, and Brenda &amp; Joe Turpin of 
Granbury, Texas, Four sons - Dan &amp; Araceli Stewart of Holcomb, 
Kansas, Bob &amp; Kim Stewart of Olathe, Kansas, Ryan &amp; Emily 
Stewart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and Earl Stewart of Oak Grove, Kentucky,
 15 Grandchildren, and 22 Great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents, one brother, and one sister.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2021, at 
the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas, with Don Williams 
presiding.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers can be written to the Alan Stewart 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, 
August 21, and from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 22 at 
Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 South Washington St., Scott City, 
Kansas.

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 </figure>Alan R. Stewart, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 
his home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on March 30, 1939, in Scott 
City, the son of George Eugene and Madeline Harrington Stewart. Alan was
 a resident of Scott City since moving from Healy in 1958. Alan worked 
in Law Enforcement most of his life and served his community as sheriff 
for many years.Alan was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Scott City as well
 as the Kansas Sheriff’s Association and the Kansas Police Officers 
Association.On September 19, 1998, Alan married Alice Workman in Scott City. She survives.Survivors include his wife - Alice Stewart of Scott City, Kansas, 
three daughters - Marsha Hollaway of Scott City, Donna &amp; John 
Dummermuth of Manhattan, Kansas, and Brenda &amp; Joe Turpin of 
Granbury, Texas, Four sons - Dan &amp; Araceli Stewart of Holcomb, 
Kansas, Bob &amp; Kim Stewart of Olathe, Kansas, Ryan &amp; Emily 
Stewart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and Earl Stewart of Oak Grove, Kentucky,
 15 Grandchildren, and 22 Great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents, one brother, and one sister.Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2021, at 
the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas, with Don Williams 
presiding.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers can be written to the Alan Stewart 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, 
August 21, and from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 22 at 
Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 South Washington St., Scott City, 
Kansas.

Alan R. Stewart

Joseph Dean Arwine, 81, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his home in
 Cimarron. He was born on September 6, 1939, at Southwest City, Missouri
 the son of James Martin &amp; Helen Pauline (Lancaster) Arwine. He 
married Rea June Bourne on July 20, 1962, at Albuquerque, New Mexico. 
She died on June 18, 2001. He later married Roberta Swaney McDowell on 
December 24, 2004 at Cimarron. 
Joe attended Garden City schools and joined the United States Army right
 out of high school. He served from 1957 until 1960 mainly stationed at
 Hornsby Missile Base in Washington. After his discharge he returned 
to Garden City and worked at several places before beginning g a 36 year
 career as a Salesman for Berry Tractor. After retiring he moved to 
Cimarron where he was known as the “lawn mower man” for fixing mowers 
and other small engines. Joe was a witty, new no strangers type of 
person who loved to talk about cars. He was a 60 year member of Harry H.
 Renick American Legion Post # 9 and John J. Haskell VFW Post # 2279. 
He enjoyed racing cars in his younger years and recently fishing, 
boating, camping, traveling and the daily cleaning of his vehicles. 
He is survived by his Wife- Roberta Arwine, 2 Sons- Joseph D. Arwine II 
of Waynesville North Carolina and Robert R. Arwine of Garden City, 2 
Daughters- Machelle Lee Silk of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Deanna Sue 
Reidy of Kearney, Nebraska, Brother- James Arwine of Garden City, 3 
Sisters- Janis Mastin of Garden City, Jowilla Couch of Scott City and 
Joyce Triebold of Woodland Park, Colorado, 4 Step-Children- Jerry 
Meredith of Stafford, Robin Lundeen of Wamego, Jim McDowell and Dennis 
McDowell both of Fowler, 8 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, 13 Step
 Grandchildren and 10 Step Great-Grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents, First Wife, Twin Brother- Jack Lee Arwine and Granddaughter- Monica Burns. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday at First Southern Baptist 
Church in Garden City with Rev Randy Caddell and Rev John Harms 
officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with
 military honors by Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard and American 
Legion District 8 Honor Guard.

 Memorials are suggested to American 
Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Finney County Humane 
Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home.  Friends may call from Noon to 
8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City.  Condolences may 
be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Joseph Dean Arwine, 81, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his home in
 Cimarron. He was born on September 6, 1939, at Southwest City, Missouri
 the son of James Martin &amp; Helen Pauline (Lancaster) Arwine. He 
married Rea June Bourne on July 20, 1962, at Albuquerque, New Mexico. 
She died on June 18, 2001. He later married Roberta Swaney McDowell on 
December 24, 2004 at Cimarron. 
Joe attended Garden City schools and joined the United States Army right
 out of high school. He served from 1957 until 1960 mainly stationed at
 Hornsby Missile Base in Washington. After his discharge he returned 
to Garden City and worked at several places before beginning g a 36 year
 career as a Salesman for Berry Tractor. After retiring he moved to 
Cimarron where he was known as the “lawn mower man” for fixing mowers 
and other small engines. Joe was a witty, new no strangers type of 
person who loved to talk about cars. He was a 60 year member of Harry H.
 Renick American Legion Post # 9 and John J. Haskell VFW Post # 2279. 
He enjoyed racing cars in his younger years and recently fishing, 
boating, camping, traveling and the daily cleaning of his vehicles. 
He is survived by his Wife- Roberta Arwine, 2 Sons- Joseph D. Arwine II 
of Waynesville North Carolina and Robert R. Arwine of Garden City, 2 
Daughters- Machelle Lee Silk of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Deanna Sue 
Reidy of Kearney, Nebraska, Brother- James Arwine of Garden City, 3 
Sisters- Janis Mastin of Garden City, Jowilla Couch of Scott City and 
Joyce Triebold of Woodland Park, Colorado, 4 Step-Children- Jerry 
Meredith of Stafford, Robin Lundeen of Wamego, Jim McDowell and Dennis 
McDowell both of Fowler, 8 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren, 13 Step
 Grandchildren and 10 Step Great-Grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents, First Wife, Twin Brother- Jack Lee Arwine and Granddaughter- Monica Burns. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday at First Southern Baptist 
Church in Garden City with Rev Randy Caddell and Rev John Harms 
officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with
 military honors by Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard and American 
Legion District 8 Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to American 
Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Finney County Humane 
Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Friends may call from Noon to 
8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Condolences may 
be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Joseph Dean Arwine

Terry James "Dump Truck" Mock, 42, of , Junction City, KS passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Terry was born May 8, 1979 in Junction City, KS the son of Marian Elaine Mock. Terry worked many years as a worker for several local trash sanitation companies. He loved fishing, four wheeling, shooting pool, watching NASCAR races and playing darts. Terry enjoyed spending time with his dogs. He is survived by his grandmother Beverly J. Mock of Junction City, KS; one brother Douglas D. Mock of Junction City, KS; two aunts, Teresa Laemmle and her husband Russell of Junction City, KS and Brenda Moody also of Junction City, KS; several cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Elaine Manz; grandfather, Elmer Mock; two aunts, Cheryl Hoffman and Marlene Gnadt; great-grandparents, Ray and Ruth Mock and Bill Stegman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Terry James "Dump Truck" Mock, 42, of , Junction City, KS passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Terry was born May 8, 1979 in Junction City, KS the son of Marian Elaine Mock. Terry worked many years as a worker for several local trash sanitation companies. He loved fishing, four wheeling, shooting pool, watching NASCAR races and playing darts. Terry enjoyed spending time with his dogs. He is survived by his grandmother Beverly J. Mock of Junction City, KS; one brother Douglas D. Mock of Junction City, KS; two aunts, Teresa Laemmle and her husband Russell of Junction City, KS and Brenda Moody also of Junction City, KS; several cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Elaine Manz; grandfather, Elmer Mock; two aunts, Cheryl Hoffman and Marlene Gnadt; great-grandparents, Ray and Ruth Mock and Bill Stegman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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