Warren D. Roblyer, age 87, of Manhattan, died August 12, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan. He was born March 25, 1934, in Sargent, NE, the son of Lawrence and Effie (Webb) Roblyer. Warren grew up in Randolph, and lived in Riley for 10 years prior to moving to Manhattan in 1969. On May 31, 1959, at the Olsburg Lutheran Church he was married to Colleen J. Larson. Warren was a union carpenter prior to building many homes in Manhattan as Roblyer Custom Homes. He sold many custom homes and also built several that he rented. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and thoroughly enjoyed attending church, hearing the message, the music, and the fellowship following the service. He was also a life-long member of Kansas Farm Bureau. Warren was a huge Kansas State Football fan. He loved spending time with people and always was interested in learning about you. Survivors include his wife Colleen of Manhattan; and their daughter Tracie Burke of Parkville, MO. Warren was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Joan Hungerford Crumpton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 20th, 2021, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1110 College Avenue, Manhattan, with Reverends James Hawley and Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Private interment will be in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Thursday, August 19th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to either the Trinity Presbyterian Church or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Warren D. Roblyer, age 87, of Manhattan, died August 12, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice in Manhattan. He was born March 25, 1934, in Sargent, NE, the son of Lawrence and Effie (Webb) Roblyer. Warren grew up in Randolph, and lived in Riley for 10 years prior to moving to Manhattan in 1969. On May 31, 1959, at the Olsburg Lutheran Church he was married to Colleen J. Larson. Warren was a union carpenter prior to building many homes in Manhattan as Roblyer Custom Homes. He sold many custom homes and also built several that he rented. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and thoroughly enjoyed attending church, hearing the message, the music, and the fellowship following the service. He was also a life-long member of Kansas Farm Bureau. Warren was a huge Kansas State Football fan. He loved spending time with people and always was interested in learning about you. Survivors include his wife Colleen of Manhattan; and their daughter Tracie Burke of Parkville, MO. Warren was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Joan Hungerford Crumpton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 20th, 2021, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1110 College Avenue, Manhattan, with Reverends James Hawley and Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Private interment will be in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Thursday, August 19th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to either the Trinity Presbyterian Church or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Warren D. Roblyer

Ye Sun Pak, 69, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday August 12, 2021, at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Korean Baptist Church, 700 W. 7th St., Junction City, KS, 66441. Ye Sun was born June 15, 1952, in South Korea, the daughter of Hae Son Pak and Pok Ye Hong. Survivors include four sisters Ye Kun Pak, Ye Cha Pak, Ye Suk Pak, Ye Ran Pak and one brother Song Kun Pak. Nieces Kimberly, Tammy, Becky and Nicki and Alyssa; Nephews Richard, Joey and James. She was preceded in death by her father Hae Son Pak and her mother Pok Ye Hong.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Service:&nbsp; Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., Korean Baptist Church&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ye Sun Pak, 69, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday August 12, 2021, at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Korean Baptist Church, 700 W. 7th St., Junction City, KS, 66441. Ye Sun was born June 15, 1952, in South Korea, the daughter of Hae Son Pak and Pok Ye Hong. Survivors include four sisters Ye Kun Pak, Ye Cha Pak, Ye Suk Pak, Ye Ran Pak and one brother Song Kun Pak. Nieces Kimberly, Tammy, Becky and Nicki and Alyssa; Nephews Richard, Joey and James. She was preceded in death by her father Hae Son Pak and her mother Pok Ye Hong.&nbsp;&nbsp;Service:&nbsp; Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., Korean Baptist Church&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ye Sun Pak

Lois Ann Graham, 64, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. Lois was born October 2, 1956, in Enid, OK. the daughter of Maurice and Frances (Willis) Graham. Lois graduated from Belleville High School with the class of 1974. She attended Manhattan Christian College and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in music education and music theory composition. Survivors include two brothers, Lloyd Graham and his wife Barbara and Mark Graham and his wife Vallery both of Junction City, KS; one sister, Ruth Graham of Topeka, KS; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lois Ann Graham, 64, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. Lois was born October 2, 1956, in Enid, OK. the daughter of Maurice and Frances (Willis) Graham. Lois graduated from Belleville High School with the class of 1974. She attended Manhattan Christian College and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in music education and music theory composition. Survivors include two brothers, Lloyd Graham and his wife Barbara and Mark Graham and his wife Vallery both of Junction City, KS; one sister, Ruth Graham of Topeka, KS; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lois Ann Graham

Funeral services for Maridean Lee (Durham) Bebermeyer, age 81, of Salina, formerly of Abilene, will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Danner Funeral Home in Abilene with Pastor Ron Bowell officiating. Mrs. Bebermeyer passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Brookdale Salina Kirwin Senior Living in Salina. She was born December 20, 1939 in Abilene the daughter of Dean and Marie (Woodside) Simpson. She graduated from DCCHS in Chapman, KS in 1957. Following graduation she was the Secretary to the Dickinson Superintendent of Schools until 1966. She then became the Secretary to Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of Schools for the Chapman School District until her retirement in 1996. Maridean served on the Board of Directors of the Irish Foundation and on the Scholarship Committee and on the Chapman High School Meritorious Graduate. Maridean also was a part of the Cheever EEU Ladies, the Dickinson County EEU Council, and was a life member of the Talmage Historical Museum. She enjoyed crafts and making quilts and enjoyed watching all her grandchildren’s activities. On June 28, 1958 Maridean was united in marriage to Thomas J. Durham. He passed away September 28, 1984. She then married Marvin J. Bebermeyer on August 4, 1996. He passed away November 3, 2005. She is survived by her daughter Amy and her husband Scott Allen of Salina, son Jay Durham and his wife Andrea of Salina, step sons Bevin Bebermeyer and his wife Sue of Clay Center, Rylan Bebermeyer and his wife Anne of Davenport, Iowa, Arlan Bebermeyer and his wife Carolyn of Sedgwick, Kalen Bebermeyer and his wife Ann of Belleville, Daren Bebermeyer of Abilene, and brother Joe Simpson of Navarre, 19 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands and her parents. Her final resting place will be in the Prairdale Cemetery near Talmage. Maridean’s family will receive friends from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Talmage Historical Museum, the Intern Healthcare of Salina, or to Brookdale Salina Senior Living in Salina and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services for Maridean Lee (Durham) Bebermeyer, age 81, of Salina, formerly of Abilene, will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Danner Funeral Home in Abilene with Pastor Ron Bowell officiating. Mrs. Bebermeyer passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Brookdale Salina Kirwin Senior Living in Salina. She was born December 20, 1939 in Abilene the daughter of Dean and Marie (Woodside) Simpson. She graduated from DCCHS in Chapman, KS in 1957. Following graduation she was the Secretary to the Dickinson Superintendent of Schools until 1966. She then became the Secretary to Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of Schools for the Chapman School District until her retirement in 1996. Maridean served on the Board of Directors of the Irish Foundation and on the Scholarship Committee and on the Chapman High School Meritorious Graduate. Maridean also was a part of the Cheever EEU Ladies, the Dickinson County EEU Council, and was a life member of the Talmage Historical Museum. She enjoyed crafts and making quilts and enjoyed watching all her grandchildren’s activities. On June 28, 1958 Maridean was united in marriage to Thomas J. Durham. He passed away September 28, 1984. She then married Marvin J. Bebermeyer on August 4, 1996. He passed away November 3, 2005. She is survived by her daughter Amy and her husband Scott Allen of Salina, son Jay Durham and his wife Andrea of Salina, step sons Bevin Bebermeyer and his wife Sue of Clay Center, Rylan Bebermeyer and his wife Anne of Davenport, Iowa, Arlan Bebermeyer and his wife Carolyn of Sedgwick, Kalen Bebermeyer and his wife Ann of Belleville, Daren Bebermeyer of Abilene, and brother Joe Simpson of Navarre, 19 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands and her parents. Her final resting place will be in the Prairdale Cemetery near Talmage. Maridean’s family will receive friends from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Talmage Historical Museum, the Intern Healthcare of Salina, or to Brookdale Salina Senior Living in Salina and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maridean Lee (Durham) Bebermeyer

Lorie Ann (Hettenbach) Flippo, 58, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Abilene Memorial Hospital in Abilene, KS. She was born April 2, 1963, in Salina, KS, and is the daughter of Verle L. and Judith Ann (Reitz) Hettenbach of Woodbine. She graduated from Chapman High School with the class of 1981, then earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Emporia State University. Lorie never earned her master’s degree, but had more than double the hours needed. She enjoyed learning! Lorie started her career at Augusta, KS, but spent most of her 36 years of teaching between Abilene and Chapman K-8. Lorie loved her students and went above and beyond for them. She was referred to as “a force to be reckoned with”. She was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church, the Jolly Jays 4-H Club, the Dickinson County Rural Life Association, the Kansas Special Olympics, the International Reading Association, the Eisenhower Reading Council, and the Kansas Reading Council. She loved reading and working outdoors in the mornings. On August 13, 1988, Lorie was united in marriage to Scott Robert Flippo in Abilene. He survives of the home. Other survivors include their son Byron (Tara Dethlefs) of Abilene, parents Verle and Judy, brothers Tod (Leesa) Hettenbach of Chapman, Bart (Susan) Hettenbach of Hope, sister-in-law Robin (Paul) Johnson of Roxbury. Nieces and nephews Tessa (Brad) Matacale, Tanner Hettenbach, Shelby and Della Hettenbach, Eric (Paola) Johnson, and Erin (Adam) Rohret. Great nieces and great nephews Grace Hanback, Emmett and Eleanor Matacale, Wade Rohret, and Alexis and Ryan Johnson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Elmer and Elda Hettenbach, Woodbine, and Richard and Vera Reitz, Abilene. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Abilene Cemetery.&nbsp; At 1:30 p.m. a Celebration of Life Service will be at the Woodbine United Methodist Church in Woodbine, both with Reverend Kris Brinlee officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 17th, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Danner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Special Olympics or to the Woodbine United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye,&nbsp; &nbsp;

Lorie Ann (Hettenbach) Flippo, 58, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Abilene Memorial Hospital in Abilene, KS. She was born April 2, 1963, in Salina, KS, and is the daughter of Verle L. and Judith Ann (Reitz) Hettenbach of Woodbine. She graduated from Chapman High School with the class of 1981, then earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Emporia State University. Lorie never earned her master’s degree, but had more than double the hours needed. She enjoyed learning! Lorie started her career at Augusta, KS, but spent most of her 36 years of teaching between Abilene and Chapman K-8. Lorie loved her students and went above and beyond for them. She was referred to as “a force to be reckoned with”. She was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church, the Jolly Jays 4-H Club, the Dickinson County Rural Life Association, the Kansas Special Olympics, the International Reading Association, the Eisenhower Reading Council, and the Kansas Reading Council. She loved reading and working outdoors in the mornings. On August 13, 1988, Lorie was united in marriage to Scott Robert Flippo in Abilene. He survives of the home. Other survivors include their son Byron (Tara Dethlefs) of Abilene, parents Verle and Judy, brothers Tod (Leesa) Hettenbach of Chapman, Bart (Susan) Hettenbach of Hope, sister-in-law Robin (Paul) Johnson of Roxbury. Nieces and nephews Tessa (Brad) Matacale, Tanner Hettenbach, Shelby and Della Hettenbach, Eric (Paola) Johnson, and Erin (Adam) Rohret. Great nieces and great nephews Grace Hanback, Emmett and Eleanor Matacale, Wade Rohret, and Alexis and Ryan Johnson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Elmer and Elda Hettenbach, Woodbine, and Richard and Vera Reitz, Abilene. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Abilene Cemetery.&nbsp; At 1:30 p.m. a Celebration of Life Service will be at the Woodbine United Methodist Church in Woodbine, both with Reverend Kris Brinlee officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 17th, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Danner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Special Olympics or to the Woodbine United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye,&nbsp; &nbsp;

Lorie Ann (Hettenbach) Flippo

Dawn Phyllis Marchand, age 69, of Manhattan, died August 11, 2021, at Stoneybrook Retirement Community. She was born June 8, 1952, in Muskego, Michigan, the daughter of Philip and Metha (Trute) Caruso. Dawn worked in several retail stores and the last was for Wal Mart in the deli. Survivors include her three children: Angelica Thomas of Manhattan, Mike Cossey of Ogden, and Johnny Cossey of Manhattan; two siblings: Celeste Lusher and Phil Caruso; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Cremation is planned with private family services. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dawn Phyllis Marchand, age 69, of Manhattan, died August 11, 2021, at Stoneybrook Retirement Community. She was born June 8, 1952, in Muskego, Michigan, the daughter of Philip and Metha (Trute) Caruso. Dawn worked in several retail stores and the last was for Wal Mart in the deli. Survivors include her three children: Angelica Thomas of Manhattan, Mike Cossey of Ogden, and Johnny Cossey of Manhattan; two siblings: Celeste Lusher and Phil Caruso; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Cremation is planned with private family services. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dawn Phyllis Marchand

Christine was born in Manhattan Kansas where she spent her early child hood attending Manhattan area public schools. At the age of nine, she was baptized during a candle light Christmas Eve service at University Christian Church. She later went on to earn her General Education Degree in the State of Wisconsin. Christine has always been witty, mischievous and playful. She prides herself in her fluency in sarcasm and her colorful sense of humor. She will always be remembered as a daughter, a sister, a wife and a friend, but Christine’s proudest accomplishment is being a mother. Christine’s spirit has and always will love her children fiercely. She is survived by her husband, Nate Reeves and her four children: Olivia Grace, Gavin Thomas, Nathan Casey and Luna May along with her step children Tori and Shelby. Others awaiting the day of reunion include her mother, Suzanne Lundberg, siblings Caity, Corrie Jo and Caleb, as well as her father Dave Sterling, step mother Jenny and half-siblings Josie, Zeke and Oliver. While we will desperately miss seeing her smile, hearing her voice, experiencing her laughter, her beauty, her joy and simply being in her presence, we are also thankful that her spirit is at peace and she is finally, wholly and completely free. The family will celebrate her life starting at 10:00 a.m. Friday August 20, 2021 at the Long's Park in Manhattan. All are invited to come and celebrate and remember and share stories about Christine, with her family and friends. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home is assisting the family with the services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Christine was born in Manhattan Kansas where she spent her early child hood attending Manhattan area public schools. At the age of nine, she was baptized during a candle light Christmas Eve service at University Christian Church. She later went on to earn her General Education Degree in the State of Wisconsin. Christine has always been witty, mischievous and playful. She prides herself in her fluency in sarcasm and her colorful sense of humor. She will always be remembered as a daughter, a sister, a wife and a friend, but Christine’s proudest accomplishment is being a mother. Christine’s spirit has and always will love her children fiercely. She is survived by her husband, Nate Reeves and her four children: Olivia Grace, Gavin Thomas, Nathan Casey and Luna May along with her step children Tori and Shelby. Others awaiting the day of reunion include her mother, Suzanne Lundberg, siblings Caity, Corrie Jo and Caleb, as well as her father Dave Sterling, step mother Jenny and half-siblings Josie, Zeke and Oliver. While we will desperately miss seeing her smile, hearing her voice, experiencing her laughter, her beauty, her joy and simply being in her presence, we are also thankful that her spirit is at peace and she is finally, wholly and completely free. The family will celebrate her life starting at 10:00 a.m. Friday August 20, 2021 at the Long's Park in Manhattan. All are invited to come and celebrate and remember and share stories about Christine, with her family and friends. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home is assisting the family with the services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Christine Nicole Lundberg - May 11, 1985 – Aug 12, 2021

Nancy Jean Grondin, 66, of Wamego, Kansas, died July 6, 2021. A Memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Wamego.&nbsp;

Nancy Jean Grondin, 66, of Wamego, Kansas, died July 6, 2021. A Memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Wamego.&nbsp;

Nancy Jean Grondin - December 07, 1954 - July 06, 2021

James Phillip Fells passed away August 8, 2021 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born November 14, 1937 in Manchester, Kansas the son of Clifford James and Anna Elizabeth (Strauss) Fells. James graduated from Woodbine High School in 1955. Later went on and attended Wichita State University. On November 9, 1957 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Irene Minick.

 Over the years James had many jobs that included working for Firestone, Edgington Music, Montgomery Wards and KJCK. He also started several businesses including Fairview TV, F&amp;S TV and Radio Shack, Magnavox &amp; Zenith Franchises in Junction City. He was a member of the Woodbine Methodist Church, Lions Club, Woodbine City Council, Union Township Board, Volunteer Fireman, Herington Senior Center Board Member and Chairman, UMYF Leader. He was also active on many church committees over the years and led bible study at Herington Senior Center.

 James is survived by his loving wife Phyllis of the home. Son, Michael (Patricia) Fells of Mulvane and daughters; Cynda Fells of Woodbine, Brenda Fransen of Grand Junction, Colorado. Granddaughters: Jennifer (Kristopher) Miller of Topeka; Michele (Austin) Ellington of El Dorado; Christy Fells of Wichita; Kelly Fells of Mulvane. Seven Great-Grandchildren: Maya, Ammi, K’Draya, Michael, Houston, Kassidy, and Kristopher and a brother, Eugene Fells of Herington. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Stanley Fells and one great-grandson, Aiden. 

The family has chosen cremation. No services are planned at this time. The family suggests memorials be given to the American Kidney Foundation or to the American Heart Association. Memorials may be mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.

James Phillip Fells passed away August 8, 2021 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born November 14, 1937 in Manchester, Kansas the son of Clifford James and Anna Elizabeth (Strauss) Fells. James graduated from Woodbine High School in 1955. Later went on and attended Wichita State University. On November 9, 1957 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Irene Minick. Over the years James had many jobs that included working for Firestone, Edgington Music, Montgomery Wards and KJCK. He also started several businesses including Fairview TV, F&amp;S TV and Radio Shack, Magnavox &amp; Zenith Franchises in Junction City. He was a member of the Woodbine Methodist Church, Lions Club, Woodbine City Council, Union Township Board, Volunteer Fireman, Herington Senior Center Board Member and Chairman, UMYF Leader. He was also active on many church committees over the years and led bible study at Herington Senior Center. James is survived by his loving wife Phyllis of the home. Son, Michael (Patricia) Fells of Mulvane and daughters; Cynda Fells of Woodbine, Brenda Fransen of Grand Junction, Colorado. Granddaughters: Jennifer (Kristopher) Miller of Topeka; Michele (Austin) Ellington of El Dorado; Christy Fells of Wichita; Kelly Fells of Mulvane. Seven Great-Grandchildren: Maya, Ammi, K’Draya, Michael, Houston, Kassidy, and Kristopher and a brother, Eugene Fells of Herington. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Stanley Fells and one great-grandson, Aiden. The family has chosen cremation. No services are planned at this time. The family suggests memorials be given to the American Kidney Foundation or to the American Heart Association. Memorials may be mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.

James Phillip Fells - November 14th, 1937 - August 8th, 2021

Tracie L. Karmann of Junction City passed away in her home on August 7th, 2021. Tracie was born on July 11, 1962 in Junction City, Kansas to Jerry and Betsy Karmann. Her greatest joys were her son Jacob, her grandchildren, her goldendoodle Wally and photography. She recently retired as a Civil Service Human Resource Assistant at Fort Riley. She will be remembered as a fighter that always found a way to bring joy to those around her with her smile and laugh even during life’s challenges. Tracie is survived by her son, Jacob Schmutz and wife Leslie, her grandsons, Noah and Keegan, father, Jerry Karmann and brother Michael Karmann and wife Twila, niece Samantha Karmann, all of Junction City, niece Ashley Snider and husband Patrick, great niece Maddie and great nephews Tyler and Chase of Arlington Texas. She was predeceased in death by her mother, Betsy Karmann and brother, Jeffrey Karmann.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Cremation and Funeral Service on 203 North Washington Street in Junction City, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA. 22312; Autism Speaks 1060 State Road, Second Floor Princeton, NJ 08540; or a charity of your choice.

Tracie L. Karmann of Junction City passed away in her home on August 7th, 2021. Tracie was born on July 11, 1962 in Junction City, Kansas to Jerry and Betsy Karmann. Her greatest joys were her son Jacob, her grandchildren, her goldendoodle Wally and photography. She recently retired as a Civil Service Human Resource Assistant at Fort Riley. She will be remembered as a fighter that always found a way to bring joy to those around her with her smile and laugh even during life’s challenges. Tracie is survived by her son, Jacob Schmutz and wife Leslie, her grandsons, Noah and Keegan, father, Jerry Karmann and brother Michael Karmann and wife Twila, niece Samantha Karmann, all of Junction City, niece Ashley Snider and husband Patrick, great niece Maddie and great nephews Tyler and Chase of Arlington Texas. She was predeceased in death by her mother, Betsy Karmann and brother, Jeffrey Karmann. Visitation will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Cremation and Funeral Service on 203 North Washington Street in Junction City, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA. 22312; Autism Speaks 1060 State Road, Second Floor Princeton, NJ 08540; or a charity of your choice.

Tracie L. Karmann

Stephen William McInteer left his mark on this world long before he passed on August 6, 2021. Born May 7, 1942, he was the middle child and only son to William and Margaret (Weisbender) McInteer in Manhattan, Kansas where he was a lifelong resident. Steve was a 1960 graduate of Luckey High School. He proudly served in the Kansas National Guard from 1962-1972. After 31 years of employment, Steve retired from the Kansas Forest Service where he was an Equipment Shop Superintendent.&nbsp; Steve and Karen were married for 19 loving years but had been together for 36 when she passed in 2016. They enjoyed fishing, traveling, and dancing at The Ranch. They had a lot of love, laughter and were the best of friends. They both loved going racing and there was a lot of it in their family. Drag boats, dirt track, drag racing, and motocross. They brought together quite a crew that could really shake things up. Known to his many friends as “Mac” he was a motorhead from an early age. Fast cars and engines were his passion. While attending Luckey High the police would wait for him to fire up his car after school and promptly hand him a ticket for excessive noise. He started drag racing in his teens and was known for building some of the baddest motors in town. Mac’s teammate for most of those years was his best friend, Jerry Roberts. They built and raced some of the fastest and most consistent cars around. As his father wrote in a poem about Steve “When the time came for his first machine, he mowed lawns for gasoline. When they needed fixin’, he was really glad, for that was truly the fun he had. Just fixin”. His Dad was right. In later years, Mac preferred building and tuning the engines and was content to let Jerry do the driving. Having coffee with his buddies was a big deal and had been for most of his life. It started when his girls were young. He couldn’t and wouldn’t be late for coffee. His family had to accommodate and make plans around his “coffee times”. There was a lot of “BSing” and laughter around those tables.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Stephen William McInteer left his mark on this world long before he passed on August 6, 2021. Born May 7, 1942, he was the middle child and only son to William and Margaret (Weisbender) McInteer in Manhattan, Kansas where he was a lifelong resident. Steve was a 1960 graduate of Luckey High School. He proudly served in the Kansas National Guard from 1962-1972. After 31 years of employment, Steve retired from the Kansas Forest Service where he was an Equipment Shop Superintendent.&nbsp; Steve and Karen were married for 19 loving years but had been together for 36 when she passed in 2016. They enjoyed fishing, traveling, and dancing at The Ranch. They had a lot of love, laughter and were the best of friends. They both loved going racing and there was a lot of it in their family. Drag boats, dirt track, drag racing, and motocross. They brought together quite a crew that could really shake things up. Known to his many friends as “Mac” he was a motorhead from an early age. Fast cars and engines were his passion. While attending Luckey High the police would wait for him to fire up his car after school and promptly hand him a ticket for excessive noise. He started drag racing in his teens and was known for building some of the baddest motors in town. Mac’s teammate for most of those years was his best friend, Jerry Roberts. They built and raced some of the fastest and most consistent cars around. As his father wrote in a poem about Steve “When the time came for his first machine, he mowed lawns for gasoline. When they needed fixin’, he was really glad, for that was truly the fun he had. Just fixin”. His Dad was right. In later years, Mac preferred building and tuning the engines and was content to let Jerry do the driving. Having coffee with his buddies was a big deal and had been for most of his life. It started when his girls were young. He couldn’t and wouldn’t be late for coffee. His family had to accommodate and make plans around his “coffee times”. There was a lot of “BSing” and laughter around those tables.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Stephen William McInteer

Janet D. Wisehart, 79, of Downs, KS passed away on Monday, August 9, 
2021, at the Downs Care &amp; Rehab of Downs, KS. &nbsp;Janet was born on 
November 13, 1941, to William Harrison &amp; Della Mae (Allen) 
Henderson. &nbsp;She was one of 11 children. &nbsp;

Janet graduated from high school. &nbsp;She married Verle R. Wisehart and to this union, 4 children were born.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Verle, and 1 son, Rodney Wisehart (2006).

Janet is survived by her daughter: Patricia Sporleder of Beloit, KS; 
sons: Glenn Wisehart of Downs, Ks; Randy Wisehart of Wamego, KS; 10 
grandchildren &amp; 8 Great-grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Janet-Wisehart">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Janet D. Wisehart, 79, of Downs, KS passed away on Monday, August 9, 
2021, at the Downs Care &amp; Rehab of Downs, KS. &nbsp;Janet was born on 
November 13, 1941, to William Harrison &amp; Della Mae (Allen) 
Henderson. &nbsp;She was one of 11 children. &nbsp;Janet graduated from high school. &nbsp;She married Verle R. Wisehart and to this union, 4 children were born.Janet was a housewife/homemaker. &nbsp;Janet was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Verle, and 1 son, Rodney Wisehart (2006).Janet is survived by her daughter: Patricia Sporleder of Beloit, KS; 
sons: Glenn Wisehart of Downs, Ks; Randy Wisehart of Wamego, KS; 10 
grandchildren &amp; 8 Great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Janet-Wisehart">HERE</a> for service details.

Janet D. Wisehart

Madeleine F. Brown, 89, of Clay Center, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born on January 5, 1932 in Washington County, the daughter of Paul and Faye (Stanton) Henderson.&nbsp; Madeleine graduated from Morrowville School then moved to Clay Center to be a nurse’s aide, where she met her husband, Virgil Brown.&nbsp; The couple was married on January 4, 1953 in Rice, Kansas and were married for 53 years before he passed away in 2006.

Madeleine was a homemaker until she went back to work at the Elks Lodge as a cook for 18 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and enjoyed crocheting, making Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and being with friends and family.

She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Linda Largen and Edith Brown, granddaughter, Amber Largen, her parents, 1 sister and 1 brother.

Sons: Terry and Paul Brown of Kanapolis, North Carolina

Daughters: Nancy and husband, Kelly Carter of Wellington, Kansas and Connie Brown of Holton, Kansas

5 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren

3 sisters: Dorothea Boutz of Manhattan, Kansas, Pauline Hynek of Endicott, Nebraska and Sally Buckholz of Lincoln, Nebraska

1 brother: Milton Henderson of Glasco, Kansas

Funeral Services:&nbsp; Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clay Center Wesleyan Church, Clay Center, Kansas

Burial:&nbsp; Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas

Visitation:&nbsp; Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the Clay Center Wesleyan Church, Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Madeleine Brown memorial fund c/o funeral home&nbsp;

Madeleine F. Brown, 89, of Clay Center, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born on January 5, 1932 in Washington County, the daughter of Paul and Faye (Stanton) Henderson.&nbsp; Madeleine graduated from Morrowville School then moved to Clay Center to be a nurse’s aide, where she met her husband, Virgil Brown.&nbsp; The couple was married on January 4, 1953 in Rice, Kansas and were married for 53 years before he passed away in 2006.Madeleine was a homemaker until she went back to work at the Elks Lodge as a cook for 18 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and enjoyed crocheting, making Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and being with friends and family.She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Linda Largen and Edith Brown, granddaughter, Amber Largen, her parents, 1 sister and 1 brother.Survivors:Sons: Terry and Paul Brown of Kanapolis, North CarolinaDaughters: Nancy and husband, Kelly Carter of Wellington, Kansas and Connie Brown of Holton, Kansas5 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren3 sisters: Dorothea Boutz of Manhattan, Kansas, Pauline Hynek of Endicott, Nebraska and Sally Buckholz of Lincoln, Nebraska1 brother: Milton Henderson of Glasco, Kansasnumerous nieces and nephewsFuneral Services:&nbsp; Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clay Center Wesleyan Church, Clay Center, KansasBurial:&nbsp; Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation:&nbsp; Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the Clay Center Wesleyan Church, Clay Center, Kansas.Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Madeleine Brown memorial fund c/o funeral home&nbsp;

Madeleine F. Brown

Gerald Lester Fleagle was born 9/19/1948 in Abilene Kansas the son of Lester and Marjorie (Falen) Fleagle. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Air Force as an airborne mission systems specialist after HS. Gerald worked at Skelly Service Station in Abilene and then worked at Beechcraft in Salina Kansas and Wichita. He retired from Beech in 2011 after more than 30 years. Gerald enjoyed the out of doors and was an avid KU basketball fan. He dearly loved his little dog, Sarah. He loved to travel to Abilene to see his family especially his Mom and sisters Margie and Sharon and to Oklahoma to visit his sister Linda and nieces. He was always a part of holidays with his nieces. Gerald was a person of integrity and honesty all his life. He was a member of Riverlawn Christian church in Wichita. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Fleagle, sisters Margie Huse, Linda Marcotte (Danny Steele), Sharon Taplin (Mike Taplin), niece Tammy Winters, nephew Chuck Huse, great nieces and nephews and one great great niece. The family has selected cremation. Graveside services for Gerald will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Ashton Cemetery near Hope with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church in Abilene and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Gerald Lester Fleagle was born 9/19/1948 in Abilene Kansas the son of Lester and Marjorie (Falen) Fleagle. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Air Force as an airborne mission systems specialist after HS. Gerald worked at Skelly Service Station in Abilene and then worked at Beechcraft in Salina Kansas and Wichita. He retired from Beech in 2011 after more than 30 years. Gerald enjoyed the out of doors and was an avid KU basketball fan. He dearly loved his little dog, Sarah. He loved to travel to Abilene to see his family especially his Mom and sisters Margie and Sharon and to Oklahoma to visit his sister Linda and nieces. He was always a part of holidays with his nieces. Gerald was a person of integrity and honesty all his life. He was a member of Riverlawn Christian church in Wichita. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Fleagle, sisters Margie Huse, Linda Marcotte (Danny Steele), Sharon Taplin (Mike Taplin), niece Tammy Winters, nephew Chuck Huse, great nieces and nephews and one great great niece. The family has selected cremation. Graveside services for Gerald will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Ashton Cemetery near Hope with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church in Abilene and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Gerald Lester Fleagle 

Wallace Henry “Wally” Becker, age 91, of Manhattan, died August 4, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. He was born December 30, 1929, in Westphalia, Kansas, the son of Otto and Bertha (Lueker) Becker. Wally served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He then worked at the Wareham Hotel in Manhattan prior to working for Doebele’s IGA and then for a grocery store in St. Marys. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan. Wally enjoyed word search and word puzzles, attending the Senior Center in St. Marys where he won an award for his excellent spelling, and was a KC Royals Baseball fan. On September 2, 1965, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, he was married to Helen M. Jones. Helen preceded him in death on March 11, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his step-son Gary Lewis Wallace; and by six brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sisters: Lorine Gleue of Auburn, KS, and Myrtle Rhoads of Winter Park, FL; three grandchildren: Keno Wallace of Salina, KS, Kristin Harmon of Surprise, AZ, and Kevin Wallace of Waddell, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services to be held at 10:00 a.m.&nbsp; Monday, August 16th, at the Milford Cemetery, Milford, KS, with Reverend Michael J. Schmidt officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wallace Henry “Wally” Becker, age 91, of Manhattan, died August 4, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. He was born December 30, 1929, in Westphalia, Kansas, the son of Otto and Bertha (Lueker) Becker. Wally served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He then worked at the Wareham Hotel in Manhattan prior to working for Doebele’s IGA and then for a grocery store in St. Marys. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan. Wally enjoyed word search and word puzzles, attending the Senior Center in St. Marys where he won an award for his excellent spelling, and was a KC Royals Baseball fan. On September 2, 1965, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, he was married to Helen M. Jones. Helen preceded him in death on March 11, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his step-son Gary Lewis Wallace; and by six brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sisters: Lorine Gleue of Auburn, KS, and Myrtle Rhoads of Winter Park, FL; three grandchildren: Keno Wallace of Salina, KS, Kristin Harmon of Surprise, AZ, and Kevin Wallace of Waddell, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services to be held at 10:00 a.m.&nbsp; Monday, August 16th, at the Milford Cemetery, Milford, KS, with Reverend Michael J. Schmidt officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wallace Henry “Wally” Becker

Roger Dean Graham, age 81, of Ogden, died July 19, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan in the comforting hands of his children and son-in-law. He was born October 3, 1939, in Hopedale, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Doris (Custer) Graham. On November 1, 1957, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, he was married to his soul mate and absolute love of his life, Flora Ann (Baggett) Graham. Roger and Flora were blessed to share an amazing and beautiful 62 years of life together. Roger earned his GED after joining the Air Force in 1957 at the age of 17. Roger joined the Air Force to serve his country and help provide for his mother. Roger was known as many titles during his life – son to Doris and Elmer, husband to Flora, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother to eight siblings, Chief, Big Brother, Coach, Fundraiser, Boston Marathon man, Army Veteran (retired SFC), Mayor (Ogden, KS) - and keeper (along with Flora) of the corner at 9th and Elm in Ogden, Kansas for over 30 years. Roger proudly retired from the United States Army at Ft. Riley in 1991. After completing his and Flora’s “honey do” list in six months, he embarked on a second career as an over the road driver. Over a 15-year span, he and Flora were blessed with visiting 49 of 50 of the United States. Roger was a lifetime member of giving and kindness. His family, friends, military comrades, players, Little Brothers, fellow service members and his community were served by his many kind deeds and his ability to recognize and make a difference in the everyday lives of people. Roger is pre-deceased by and is now reunited with his bride of 62 years, Flora and his beautiful five-year-old little girl, Doris Marie and seven siblings. Survivors include two children: Cheryl Rodriguez and her husband, Jose of Manhattan and Roger D. Graham, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; one sister, Donna Neely of Zanesville, OH; five grandchildren: Carrie Foy (Jason), Jamie Pratt (Mitchell), Paul Graham, Roger Graham III and Jessica Graham; five great-grandchildren: Makalya, Ballie, Braiden, Jax and Jaron; and his beloved and forever faithful four-legged companions, Molly and Peanut. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 13th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel followed by a procession to and grave side service at the Ft. Riley Veteran Cemetery celebrating the life and reunion of Roger and Flora. Doug Hamilton, family friend and pastor will preside as minister. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In lieu of contributions, his family would ask that you take the time, like he would want all of us to do, to make four random acts of kindness in to make a difference in the world in which we all share. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Roger Dean Graham, age 81, of Ogden, died July 19, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan in the comforting hands of his children and son-in-law. He was born October 3, 1939, in Hopedale, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Doris (Custer) Graham. On November 1, 1957, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, he was married to his soul mate and absolute love of his life, Flora Ann (Baggett) Graham. Roger and Flora were blessed to share an amazing and beautiful 62 years of life together. Roger earned his GED after joining the Air Force in 1957 at the age of 17. Roger joined the Air Force to serve his country and help provide for his mother. Roger was known as many titles during his life – son to Doris and Elmer, husband to Flora, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother to eight siblings, Chief, Big Brother, Coach, Fundraiser, Boston Marathon man, Army Veteran (retired SFC), Mayor (Ogden, KS) - and keeper (along with Flora) of the corner at 9th and Elm in Ogden, Kansas for over 30 years. Roger proudly retired from the United States Army at Ft. Riley in 1991. After completing his and Flora’s “honey do” list in six months, he embarked on a second career as an over the road driver. Over a 15-year span, he and Flora were blessed with visiting 49 of 50 of the United States. Roger was a lifetime member of giving and kindness. His family, friends, military comrades, players, Little Brothers, fellow service members and his community were served by his many kind deeds and his ability to recognize and make a difference in the everyday lives of people. Roger is pre-deceased by and is now reunited with his bride of 62 years, Flora and his beautiful five-year-old little girl, Doris Marie and seven siblings. Survivors include two children: Cheryl Rodriguez and her husband, Jose of Manhattan and Roger D. Graham, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; one sister, Donna Neely of Zanesville, OH; five grandchildren: Carrie Foy (Jason), Jamie Pratt (Mitchell), Paul Graham, Roger Graham III and Jessica Graham; five great-grandchildren: Makalya, Ballie, Braiden, Jax and Jaron; and his beloved and forever faithful four-legged companions, Molly and Peanut. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 13th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel followed by a procession to and grave side service at the Ft. Riley Veteran Cemetery celebrating the life and reunion of Roger and Flora. Doug Hamilton, family friend and pastor will preside as minister. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In lieu of contributions, his family would ask that you take the time, like he would want all of us to do, to make four random acts of kindness in to make a difference in the world in which we all share. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Roger Dean Graham

Stanley “Stan” Kent Hartwich passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 6 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.&nbsp;

Stan was born in Onaga, KS on November 17, 1955, to Paul August and Sylvia Ellen Bonjour Hartwich. Stan worked during his childhood on the family farm and began running his dad’s bulldozer at age nine. He idolized his dad Paul and shared many stories and mentioned he felt he had the perfect childhood. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1973 and Emporia State University in 1977.&nbsp; During high school, he was a talented athlete who was a member of the undefeated football team. Stan was inducted into the Onaga High School Athletics Hall of Fame. While at Emporia State he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He had many fond memories and good friends from high school and college. Stan married Sharon White on June 2, 1990, in Holton, KS. She survives of the home.

While in high school Stan worked for Myers Construction in Havensville. Later he started Stan Hartwich Construction and then his brother David joined him creating Hartwich Brothers Construction. Stan truly loved excavating and raising cattle with his son Paul and nephews, August, Cody and Will. Stan was a perfectionist, and his work can be seen in many excavating and soil conservation projects in the area. He was a member of the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association (KLICA) for 33 years, serving in many capacities and as President in 1995. He received the Contractor of Year Award in 2008. Stan was a Pottawatomie County Commissioner serving for twelve years, once winning the election with a write in campaign through the support of his constituents, family and friends. He enjoyed his time in office meeting many people and supporting various projects throughout the county.

Stan was preceded in death by his father, Paul Hartwich, his mother Sylvia Hartwich Galloway, step-father Ray Galloway; brothers, Lynn, Jerry and David Hartwich.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children Paul Hartwich, Manhattan and Mandie Culp (Matt), Moberly, Mo; sister Cindy Falk (Milton), Onaga, and many nieces and nephews. Grandsons Clark and Logan Culp and special great nieces and nephews, Tasen, Maize, Wren, Ike, Griffon, Hank and Cora. Brothers-in-law, Don White (Barbara), Ron White (Mary Kay), Mark White (Mary), Stan White (Wanda), Steve White (Kelly), Tim White (Karen), sister-in-law Elaine Harris (Mark) and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Hartwich will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church of Wamego, with burial following in Laclede Cemetery. He will lie in-state Thursday from 1:00 p.m. at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, where a visitation will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association (KLICA) Scholarship Fund, and may be left in care of the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego Kansas, P.O Box 48, 66547.

Stanley “Stan” Kent Hartwich passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 6 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.&nbsp;Stan was born in Onaga, KS on November 17, 1955, to Paul August and Sylvia Ellen Bonjour Hartwich. Stan worked during his childhood on the family farm and began running his dad’s bulldozer at age nine. He idolized his dad Paul and shared many stories and mentioned he felt he had the perfect childhood. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1973 and Emporia State University in 1977.&nbsp; During high school, he was a talented athlete who was a member of the undefeated football team. Stan was inducted into the Onaga High School Athletics Hall of Fame. While at Emporia State he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He had many fond memories and good friends from high school and college. Stan married Sharon White on June 2, 1990, in Holton, KS. She survives of the home.While in high school Stan worked for Myers Construction in Havensville. Later he started Stan Hartwich Construction and then his brother David joined him creating Hartwich Brothers Construction. Stan truly loved excavating and raising cattle with his son Paul and nephews, August, Cody and Will. Stan was a perfectionist, and his work can be seen in many excavating and soil conservation projects in the area. He was a member of the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association (KLICA) for 33 years, serving in many capacities and as President in 1995. He received the Contractor of Year Award in 2008. Stan was a Pottawatomie County Commissioner serving for twelve years, once winning the election with a write in campaign through the support of his constituents, family and friends. He enjoyed his time in office meeting many people and supporting various projects throughout the county.Stan was preceded in death by his father, Paul Hartwich, his mother Sylvia Hartwich Galloway, step-father Ray Galloway; brothers, Lynn, Jerry and David Hartwich.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children Paul Hartwich, Manhattan and Mandie Culp (Matt), Moberly, Mo; sister Cindy Falk (Milton), Onaga, and many nieces and nephews. Grandsons Clark and Logan Culp and special great nieces and nephews, Tasen, Maize, Wren, Ike, Griffon, Hank and Cora. Brothers-in-law, Don White (Barbara), Ron White (Mary Kay), Mark White (Mary), Stan White (Wanda), Steve White (Kelly), Tim White (Karen), sister-in-law Elaine Harris (Mark) and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services for Mr. Hartwich will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church of Wamego, with burial following in Laclede Cemetery. He will lie in-state Thursday from 1:00 p.m. at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, where a visitation will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association (KLICA) Scholarship Fund, and may be left in care of the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego Kansas, P.O Box 48, 66547.

Stanley “Stan” Kent Hartwich 

James A. Appel, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the St.
 Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 6, 
1947, in Healy, Kansas, the son of Raymond Jacob and Margaret Jean West 
Appel.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he was a carpenter 
and was the past owner and operator of the Pool Hall in Scott City, 
Kansas.

James was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Scott City, 
Kansas, and was a US Army Veteran serving from 1968 to 1969.&nbsp; He was 
also a member of the VFW.

On May 29, 2016, he married Jo De Rowe in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Jo De Appel of Scott City, Kansas, One 
Daughter - Meagan J. &amp; Corey Cramer of Manhattan, Kansas, One 
Brother - Terrance &amp; Karen Appel of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister -
 Norene Jaeger of Olathe, Kansas, and Two Granddaughters - Maddison 
Cramer of Manhattan, Kansas, McKenzie Cramer of Manhattan, Kansas, and 
Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Two Brothers - David Appel, Larry Appel, and Two Sisters - Sharon Appel and June Palen.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 
2021, at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Services 
will be streamed live at www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream 
tab on the left side of the obituary&nbsp;or click on LIVESTREAM"&nbsp;starting at
 10:25 a.m.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the James Appel Fund in 
care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

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 </figure>James A. Appel, 74, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the St.
 Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 6, 
1947, in Healy, Kansas, the son of Raymond Jacob and Margaret Jean West 
Appel.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he was a carpenter 
and was the past owner and operator of the Pool Hall in Scott City, 
Kansas.James was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Scott City, 
Kansas, and was a US Army Veteran serving from 1968 to 1969.&nbsp; He was 
also a member of the VFW.On May 29, 2016, he married Jo De Rowe in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Jo De Appel of Scott City, Kansas, One 
Daughter - Meagan J. &amp; Corey Cramer of Manhattan, Kansas, One 
Brother - Terrance &amp; Karen Appel of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister -
 Norene Jaeger of Olathe, Kansas, and Two Granddaughters - Maddison 
Cramer of Manhattan, Kansas, McKenzie Cramer of Manhattan, Kansas, and 
Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Two Brothers - David Appel, Larry Appel, and Two Sisters - Sharon Appel and June Palen.Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 
2021, at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Services 
will be streamed live at www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream 
tab on the left side of the obituary&nbsp;or click on LIVESTREAM"&nbsp;starting at
 10:25 a.m.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the James Appel Fund in 
care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.There will be no calling times.

James A. Appel

&nbsp;Jean-Marie Pariseau, 71, of Herington, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. The other three passengers, her son-in-law Stephen W. Bennett, grandson Dakota Engel and friend Gerald Dittman also died in the same accident. Cremation has taken place.

A visitation to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date and will be at the same time of the visitation for Stephen W. Bennett. Jean-Marie was born June 3, 1950, in Providence, R.I. the daughter of Wilfred and Eunice (Jackson) Comtois, Sr. Jean worked as a clerical clerk for Custom Metal Fabricators in Herington for thirty two years. Survivors include her brother; Wilfred Comtois, Jr. and his wife Connie of Tulsa, OK; her sister, Kathy Hurteau of Napa, CA; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Dawn M.E. Engel-Bennett November of 2020.

&nbsp;Jean-Marie Pariseau, 71, of Herington, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. The other three passengers, her son-in-law Stephen W. Bennett, grandson Dakota Engel and friend Gerald Dittman also died in the same accident. Cremation has taken place.A visitation to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date and will be at the same time of the visitation for Stephen W. Bennett. Jean-Marie was born June 3, 1950, in Providence, R.I. the daughter of Wilfred and Eunice (Jackson) Comtois, Sr. Jean worked as a clerical clerk for Custom Metal Fabricators in Herington for thirty two years. Survivors include her brother; Wilfred Comtois, Jr. and his wife Connie of Tulsa, OK; her sister, Kathy Hurteau of Napa, CA; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Dawn M.E. Engel-Bennett November of 2020.

Jean-Marie Pariseau

Angela Marie Anstaett, age 52 of Riley, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from a horse riding accident at her home.

She was born on October 17, 1968 in Manhattan, the daughter of Verlyn Dean and Paula Lou (Phillips) Larson.



Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Rock Hills Church in Manhattan with Pastor Garrett Renner officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Private family burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Camp L.I.T. and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Complete obituary information is pending and will be announce later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Angela Marie Anstaett, age 52 of Riley, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from a horse riding accident at her home.

She was born on October 17, 1968 in Manhattan, the daughter of Verlyn Dean and Paula Lou (Phillips) Larson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Rock Hills Church in Manhattan with Pastor Garrett Renner officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Private family burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Camp L.I.T. and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Complete obituary information is pending and will be announce later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Angela Marie Anstaett

Henry William Thomas, retired farmer, popcorn enthusiast and polka music fanatic, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas. He was 88.

Born May 25, 1933, on a farm eight miles northeast of Clay Center homesteaded by his grandparents, Henry was the son of William Kokanour and Edith Blanc Thomas. He attended a one-room school for seven years and graduated from Clay Center High School in 1951. Henry then farmed with his father and married Eleanor Anne Herr on July 22, 1956. They later divorced.

A founding member and fire chief of the Clay Center-Hayes Rural Fire District #1, Henry took great pride in that volunteer work. He also was instrumental in forming the Land of Ahs company, selling popcorn and bird seed. He loved growing sweet corn, researching his family roots and religiously scouring the Dispatch and Salina Journal from cover to cover every day. A stickler for honesty, Henry often quoted his father, who said that “as long as you tell the truth, you don’t have to have a good memory.”&nbsp;

Henry married Mariruth Harrison Nye on January 1, 1996, and the couple lived at the farm until moving to Clay Center in 2013. She died on September 28, 2016. He enjoyed traveling and in later years delivered shuttle buses to airports and hotels across the country. Henry never met a stranger -- “You run into the most interesting people out on the road,” he used to say.

Despite serious health issues that included two brain surgeries and cancer, Henry never gave up, his positive attitude evident to the very end. During his final days in the hospital, when a nurse asked him how he was feeling, he told her, “Never been better.”

Henry was in the Army Reserves from 1955-1963 and was a member of BPOE #2253, the Hayes United Methodist Church and Clay Center United Methodist Church.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mariruth; and brother-in-law, Ray Reed.

Survivors include: Son Tracy (Judy) Thomas, Lenexa, KS; daughters Teresa (Greg) Quandt, Peachtree City, GA; and Terri Thomas, Olathe, KS; sister, Rose Anne Reed, Clay Center; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and longtime caregiver and family friend, Jerry Brock.

Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, at Clay Center United Methodist Church, with a celebration of life to follow at 11 a.m. Face masks are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Kansas

Henry William Thomas, retired farmer, popcorn enthusiast and polka music fanatic, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas. He was 88.Born May 25, 1933, on a farm eight miles northeast of Clay Center homesteaded by his grandparents, Henry was the son of William Kokanour and Edith Blanc Thomas. He attended a one-room school for seven years and graduated from Clay Center High School in 1951. Henry then farmed with his father and married Eleanor Anne Herr on July 22, 1956. They later divorced.A founding member and fire chief of the Clay Center-Hayes Rural Fire District #1, Henry took great pride in that volunteer work. He also was instrumental in forming the Land of Ahs company, selling popcorn and bird seed. He loved growing sweet corn, researching his family roots and religiously scouring the Dispatch and Salina Journal from cover to cover every day. A stickler for honesty, Henry often quoted his father, who said that “as long as you tell the truth, you don’t have to have a good memory.”&nbsp;Henry married Mariruth Harrison Nye on January 1, 1996, and the couple lived at the farm until moving to Clay Center in 2013. She died on September 28, 2016. He enjoyed traveling and in later years delivered shuttle buses to airports and hotels across the country. Henry never met a stranger -- “You run into the most interesting people out on the road,” he used to say.Despite serious health issues that included two brain surgeries and cancer, Henry never gave up, his positive attitude evident to the very end. During his final days in the hospital, when a nurse asked him how he was feeling, he told her, “Never been better.”Henry was in the Army Reserves from 1955-1963 and was a member of BPOE #2253, the Hayes United Methodist Church and Clay Center United Methodist Church.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mariruth; and brother-in-law, Ray Reed.Survivors include: Son Tracy (Judy) Thomas, Lenexa, KS; daughters Teresa (Greg) Quandt, Peachtree City, GA; and Terri Thomas, Olathe, KS; sister, Rose Anne Reed, Clay Center; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and longtime caregiver and family friend, Jerry Brock.Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, at Clay Center United Methodist Church, with a celebration of life to follow at 11 a.m. Face masks are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Kansas

Henry W. Thomas

Robert Gordan Linder was born on January 20, 1927, to Emil and Martha (Schoemaker) Linder at the farm home in Banner Township, Dickinson County, KS. He passed August 2, 2021. Family will gather with friends on Monday, August 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Durham, Kansas. He will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Cemetery District #4. The family is thankful they were able to bring Robert home to the farm for his final days. He died on his farm where he was born 94 years ago. Robert lived a life focused on family, faith and farm. He attended a one room school near home, 2 years at the Elmo school and graduated from Hope High School in 1945. Robert was a proud veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corp October 1944 and after graduation entered active service in July 1945. He served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II working with experimental helicopters. He received the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory medal. He returned to take over the family farm when his military service ended in 1946. Robert married in 1949 and had four children, Dawn, Dwight, Denise and Darla Linder. On October 2, 1965, Robert married Leola (Druse) Schmidt who brought 2 children, Marty and Nancy Schmidt, to the family. Tom and Roberta “Bo” Linder were born to this union to complete the family. Robert was a farmer and rancher all his life. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Dickinson County. For many years he served as treasurer and trustee. When the church closed, he attended the First Baptist Church of Durham, KS. For 26 years he served as a trustee for Banner Township. As a boy, he was present when Highway 15 was relocated from the mile east of the farm to the mile west of the farm using horses and mules. In later years, when county roads were given formal names, Robert served on the naming committee for Dickinson County. Bob and Leola celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2020 with a small gathering of family. They experienced their one and only Zoom call with family members who were unable to attend due to COVID restrictions. Robert was known for his quick wit and a sly wink of the eye. Bob never met a stranger. He enjoyed people. He was inquisitive and liked to learn. He enjoyed attending the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo each year and watching any pro rodeo competition on television. Despite the rigorous schedule of the farm, Robert always made time to attend the events of children, grandchildren, church and community. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Leola, and children Dwight (Debbie) Linder, Topeka, Kansas, Denise (Bruce) Wilson, Arlington, Texas, Darla Linder, Arlington, Texas, Marty (Eunice) Schmidt, Le Mars, Iowa, Nancy (Dave) Lorson, Hope, Kansas, Tom (Debbie) Linder, Hope, Kansas, and Roberta “Bo” (Robert) Swanson, Emporia, Kansas, and 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Albert, Wilfred, and Raymond Linder, sisters Edna Falen and Arlene Kosanke, daughter Dawn Linder, and great-grandson Gage Lorson. Family suggests memorials be given to Hospice of Dickinson County and American Heart Association. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brot

Robert Gordan Linder was born on January 20, 1927, to Emil and Martha (Schoemaker) Linder at the farm home in Banner Township, Dickinson County, KS. He passed August 2, 2021. Family will gather with friends on Monday, August 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Durham, Kansas. He will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Cemetery District #4. The family is thankful they were able to bring Robert home to the farm for his final days. He died on his farm where he was born 94 years ago. Robert lived a life focused on family, faith and farm. He attended a one room school near home, 2 years at the Elmo school and graduated from Hope High School in 1945. Robert was a proud veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corp October 1944 and after graduation entered active service in July 1945. He served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II working with experimental helicopters. He received the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory medal. He returned to take over the family farm when his military service ended in 1946. Robert married in 1949 and had four children, Dawn, Dwight, Denise and Darla Linder. On October 2, 1965, Robert married Leola (Druse) Schmidt who brought 2 children, Marty and Nancy Schmidt, to the family. Tom and Roberta “Bo” Linder were born to this union to complete the family. Robert was a farmer and rancher all his life. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Dickinson County. For many years he served as treasurer and trustee. When the church closed, he attended the First Baptist Church of Durham, KS. For 26 years he served as a trustee for Banner Township. As a boy, he was present when Highway 15 was relocated from the mile east of the farm to the mile west of the farm using horses and mules. In later years, when county roads were given formal names, Robert served on the naming committee for Dickinson County. Bob and Leola celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2020 with a small gathering of family. They experienced their one and only Zoom call with family members who were unable to attend due to COVID restrictions. Robert was known for his quick wit and a sly wink of the eye. Bob never met a stranger. He enjoyed people. He was inquisitive and liked to learn. He enjoyed attending the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo each year and watching any pro rodeo competition on television. Despite the rigorous schedule of the farm, Robert always made time to attend the events of children, grandchildren, church and community. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Leola, and children Dwight (Debbie) Linder, Topeka, Kansas, Denise (Bruce) Wilson, Arlington, Texas, Darla Linder, Arlington, Texas, Marty (Eunice) Schmidt, Le Mars, Iowa, Nancy (Dave) Lorson, Hope, Kansas, Tom (Debbie) Linder, Hope, Kansas, and Roberta “Bo” (Robert) Swanson, Emporia, Kansas, and 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Albert, Wilfred, and Raymond Linder, sisters Edna Falen and Arlene Kosanke, daughter Dawn Linder, and great-grandson Gage Lorson. Family suggests memorials be given to Hospice of Dickinson County and American Heart Association. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brot

Robert Linder - January 20th, 1927- August 2nd, 2021

Renee Lucille McClinton-Mathews passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home in Junction City, KS. Cremation has taken place. No memorial service is planned at this time. She was born November 12, 1954 on the Blackfoot Native American reservation in Oklahoma. She lived a full and vivacious life. If you met her once, you would automatically remember her for the rest of your life. Renee never accepted no for an answer from anyone. The best way to get her to complete a task was to challenge her that she couldn't do it. She graduated from Raytown South High School and went on to pursue a career in modeling for the next several years.

 Later she started a career working with the elderly as a CNA and then later a LPN. In the late 1980's she married and moved to Junction City and fell in love with the area. She began working with the VFW as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and was best known for years as Junction City's Easter Bunny. Renee divorced and enjoyed working in the garden, making jewelry and completing DYI projects in and around her home. She loved to shop, travel and enjoyed watching movies. She was a participate of the Wiccan faith.

Renee is survived by her daughter, Melba Mathews, grandson Austin Mathews (Gabrielle), sister Denise Stoval (Dell), a host of nieces and nephews. She also had a close circle of friends that were like a second family to her that will surely miss her.

Renee Lucille McClinton-Mathews passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home in Junction City, KS. Cremation has taken place. No memorial service is planned at this time. She was born November 12, 1954 on the Blackfoot Native American reservation in Oklahoma. She lived a full and vivacious life. If you met her once, you would automatically remember her for the rest of your life. Renee never accepted no for an answer from anyone. The best way to get her to complete a task was to challenge her that she couldn't do it. She graduated from Raytown South High School and went on to pursue a career in modeling for the next several years. Later she started a career working with the elderly as a CNA and then later a LPN. In the late 1980's she married and moved to Junction City and fell in love with the area. She began working with the VFW as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and was best known for years as Junction City's Easter Bunny. Renee divorced and enjoyed working in the garden, making jewelry and completing DYI projects in and around her home. She loved to shop, travel and enjoyed watching movies. She was a participate of the Wiccan faith.Renee is survived by her daughter, Melba Mathews, grandson Austin Mathews (Gabrielle), sister Denise Stoval (Dell), a host of nieces and nephews. She also had a close circle of friends that were like a second family to her that will surely miss her.

Renee Lucille "NaNa" McClinton

Melvin Keith Rowland, 82, of rural White City, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned. His cremated remains will be buried at Skiddy Cemetery. Melvin was born May 4, 1939, at Falls City, NE, the son of Pete R. and Rosie Bell (Randall) Rowland. He attended schools in Falls City and Pawnee City, NE. He was employed as a logger in Nebraska and Iowa. He moved to Kansas where he worked for the Geary County Highway Department. He enlisted into the Unites States Army on November 27, 1963 at Fort Riley, KS. While serving at Fort Riley, he worked as a heavy equipment operator before his discharge March 27, 1969. He continued working for the Geary County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator, mechanic and shop supervisor until his retirement in 1997. He has also served as the cemetery sexton for the Skiddy Cemetery. Melvin married Wilma J. Fletcher on May 20, 1977 in Council Grove, KS. She passed away June 15, 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melvin Keith Rowland, 82, of rural White City, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned. His cremated remains will be buried at Skiddy Cemetery. Melvin was born May 4, 1939, at Falls City, NE, the son of Pete R. and Rosie Bell (Randall) Rowland. He attended schools in Falls City and Pawnee City, NE. He was employed as a logger in Nebraska and Iowa. He moved to Kansas where he worked for the Geary County Highway Department. He enlisted into the Unites States Army on November 27, 1963 at Fort Riley, KS. While serving at Fort Riley, he worked as a heavy equipment operator before his discharge March 27, 1969. He continued working for the Geary County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator, mechanic and shop supervisor until his retirement in 1997. He has also served as the cemetery sexton for the Skiddy Cemetery. Melvin married Wilma J. Fletcher on May 20, 1977 in Council Grove, KS. She passed away June 15, 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melvin Keith Rowland

Stephen W. Bennett, 61, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. His passengers, his mother in law, Jean Pariseau, and his step son, Dakota Engel and friend, Gerald Dittman also died from injuries in the same accident. Stephen has been cremated. A visitation to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date. Stephen was born April 5, 1960, in Verdun, France the son of John Harry and Arlene Doris (Elmore) Bennett. Stephen worked for the Junction City Parks and Recreation Commission for twenty five years. After his retirement, he went to work for Geary Grain Company where he worked in many capacities there. He married Dawn M.E. (Pariseau - Engel) on July 8, 2017. She passed away November of 2020. Survivors include three brothers; Donald R. Bennett of Herington, KS, Randall L. Bennett of Phoenix, AZ and John R. Bennett of Olathe, KS; three sisters, Marla J. Stewart and her husband John of Homassa, FL, Susan J. Bond of Junction City and Catherine L. Bennett and her husband Gary Ullmer of Junction City, KS; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dawn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stephen W. Bennett, 61, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. His passengers, his mother in law, Jean Pariseau, and his step son, Dakota Engel and friend, Gerald Dittman also died from injuries in the same accident. Stephen has been cremated. A visitation to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date. Stephen was born April 5, 1960, in Verdun, France the son of John Harry and Arlene Doris (Elmore) Bennett. Stephen worked for the Junction City Parks and Recreation Commission for twenty five years. After his retirement, he went to work for Geary Grain Company where he worked in many capacities there. He married Dawn M.E. (Pariseau - Engel) on July 8, 2017. She passed away November of 2020. Survivors include three brothers; Donald R. Bennett of Herington, KS, Randall L. Bennett of Phoenix, AZ and John R. Bennett of Olathe, KS; three sisters, Marla J. Stewart and her husband John of Homassa, FL, Susan J. Bond of Junction City and Catherine L. Bennett and her husband Gary Ullmer of Junction City, KS; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dawn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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