Norbert “Scott” Borwege age 65, died in Clay Center, Kansas on July 29, 2021. He was born to Norbert and LaVona (Armstrong) Borwege in Hasting, Nebraska. Scott graduated from Bladen Nebraska High School. He married Sonja Kohl on June 27, 1975. They made their home in Scotia, Nebraska until moving to Miltonvale, Kansas in 1999. Scott helped local farmers for several years and worked for Hutchinson Maywrath. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Scott loved spending time with his family. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tracy Borwege; brothers-in-law, Leonard Kucera, Larry Sanford, and Darold Burgess.

Daughter: Jenny (Johnny) Richardson of Wakefield, KS

Sister: Diane (Larry) Overy of Pauline, NE

Sister: Bonnie (Larry) Vance of Red Cloud, NE

Celebration of life services will be on August 21, 2021, at 502 Cedar Street from 1-6 p.m. in Wakefield, Kansas and on September 18, 2021 at the Webster County Fair Grounds from 12-3 p.m. in Bladen, Nebraska.

Memorials can be made to the Scott Borwege Memorial Fund in c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Norbert “Scott” Borwege age 65, died in Clay Center, Kansas on July 29, 2021. He was born to Norbert and LaVona (Armstrong) Borwege in Hasting, Nebraska. Scott graduated from Bladen Nebraska High School. He married Sonja Kohl on June 27, 1975. They made their home in Scotia, Nebraska until moving to Miltonvale, Kansas in 1999. Scott helped local farmers for several years and worked for Hutchinson Maywrath. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Scott loved spending time with his family. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tracy Borwege; brothers-in-law, Leonard Kucera, Larry Sanford, and Darold Burgess.Survivors:Wife: Sonja Borwege of Miltonvale, KSSon: Matt (Misty) Borwege of Wolbach, NESon: Brian Borwege of Miltonvale, KSDaughter: Jenny (Johnny) Richardson of Wakefield, KSSister: Colleen Kucera of Deweese, NESister: Diane (Larry) Overy of Pauline, NESister: Bonnie (Larry) Vance of Red Cloud, NESister: Sharon Burgess of Red Cloud, NE9 Grandchildren and 1 Great GrandchildCelebration of life services will be on August 21, 2021, at 502 Cedar Street from 1-6 p.m. in Wakefield, Kansas and on September 18, 2021 at the Webster County Fair Grounds from 12-3 p.m. in Bladen, Nebraska.Memorials can be made to the Scott Borwege Memorial Fund in c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Norbert “Scott” Borwege

Teresa Elaine (Webb) Terpening of Abilene was born To Dee L. and Phyllis (Pauley) Webb on August 8, 1949 in Hays, Kansas as the oldest of 6 children. She died August 2, 2021 at KU Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She married Harold Terpening on November 26, 1971 in Woodston, Kansas. She attended the Pleasant Valley School, District 11, in rural Osborne County through 4th grade. She continued school in Woodston from 5th Grade through high school and graduated in 1967. Following graduation, she attended and graduated from Kansas State Teachers College, now Emporia State University, and graduated in three and a half years with a degree in elementary education. She served many years as a classroom teacher, a reading specialist for elementary students, and the sponsor of student activities. She taught in the public schools as a first grade and special reading/math teacher in Axtell, Palco, Morland, Lenora, Abilene, Mankato, and Solomon, Kansas and was very active in the activities in those schools. One of her favorite things in all of the schools was her time spent as a cheerleading sponsor. Through her professional and personal life Teresa was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi for 20 years, PEO Chapter JQ since 1991, KS State Reading Council, State Reading Analyst, and served in a variety of positions at their churches throughout the years including in the Youth Department, a member of and Director of the Choir, Church Secretary/Treasurer, and currently on the board of the Missions Ministry. Teresa’s favorite charities and causes include her church, Leukemia and Lymphoma research, the Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. She felt that the most important things in her life were her family and her teaching career. To her family she leaves this advice “Smile, be kind, and love each other. When all is said and done, you have each other.” If asked, she would share that her most significant desire is that her granddaughters are productive, loving, God fearing young ladies, and her students being successful in their endeavors. She will be remembered by all as kind and giving of herself. Teresa was preceded in death by her infant daughter Carol Ann; her parents; her in-laws Dean and Eileen Cox; her grandparents; her only aunt and uncle, Everett and Eda Jean Hildreth and their daughter Raenetta Billings. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband, Harold; son Jonathan Terpening (Sandy) and his daughters Brianna and Tia; daughter Kristy Druse (Kelly Miller), her daughters Konlynn and Bethany; sisters; Deborah (Kevin) Abbott; Rhonda (Gary) Renfro; Sonja (Malcolm) Penney; Monica (Bruce) Payeur; brother Dirk Webb; step-sister in-law Joyce (George) Shutts; step-brother in-law David (Faye) Cox; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missions group at the First Christian Church of Abilene or the KU Medical Center BMT Unit, Kansas City in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St, Abilene, KS 67410.

The service will be held at the First Christian Church of Abilene at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021

Teresa Elaine (Webb) Terpening of Abilene was born To Dee L. and Phyllis (Pauley) Webb on August 8, 1949 in Hays, Kansas as the oldest of 6 children. She died August 2, 2021 at KU Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She married Harold Terpening on November 26, 1971 in Woodston, Kansas. She attended the Pleasant Valley School, District 11, in rural Osborne County through 4th grade. She continued school in Woodston from 5th Grade through high school and graduated in 1967. Following graduation, she attended and graduated from Kansas State Teachers College, now Emporia State University, and graduated in three and a half years with a degree in elementary education. She served many years as a classroom teacher, a reading specialist for elementary students, and the sponsor of student activities. She taught in the public schools as a first grade and special reading/math teacher in Axtell, Palco, Morland, Lenora, Abilene, Mankato, and Solomon, Kansas and was very active in the activities in those schools. One of her favorite things in all of the schools was her time spent as a cheerleading sponsor. Through her professional and personal life Teresa was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi for 20 years, PEO Chapter JQ since 1991, KS State Reading Council, State Reading Analyst, and served in a variety of positions at their churches throughout the years including in the Youth Department, a member of and Director of the Choir, Church Secretary/Treasurer, and currently on the board of the Missions Ministry. Teresa’s favorite charities and causes include her church, Leukemia and Lymphoma research, the Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. She felt that the most important things in her life were her family and her teaching career. To her family she leaves this advice “Smile, be kind, and love each other. When all is said and done, you have each other.” If asked, she would share that her most significant desire is that her granddaughters are productive, loving, God fearing young ladies, and her students being successful in their endeavors. She will be remembered by all as kind and giving of herself. Teresa was preceded in death by her infant daughter Carol Ann; her parents; her in-laws Dean and Eileen Cox; her grandparents; her only aunt and uncle, Everett and Eda Jean Hildreth and their daughter Raenetta Billings. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband, Harold; son Jonathan Terpening (Sandy) and his daughters Brianna and Tia; daughter Kristy Druse (Kelly Miller), her daughters Konlynn and Bethany; sisters; Deborah (Kevin) Abbott; Rhonda (Gary) Renfro; Sonja (Malcolm) Penney; Monica (Bruce) Payeur; brother Dirk Webb; step-sister in-law Joyce (George) Shutts; step-brother in-law David (Faye) Cox; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missions group at the First Christian Church of Abilene or the KU Medical Center BMT Unit, Kansas City in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St, Abilene, KS 67410.The service will be held at the First Christian Church of Abilene at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021

Teresa Elaine (Webb) Terpening

Travis Wayne Arnold, age 49, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Monday August 2, 2021 at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. Travis was born on November 1, 1971 in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Nick and Minda (Sweat) Arnold. He grew up in Downs, Kansas and graduated from Downs High School with the class of 1990. As a kid Travis loved playing and participating in all the sports he could. He loved to play football, basketball, golf, and he especially loved baseball. He was proud of the baseball teams he played on, they won many local and state tournaments over the years. Travis continued his love for golf beyond high school and enjoyed playing with family and friends. Shortly after high school, he moved to Manhattan and worked at the Westloop Pizza Hut and became the General Manager in Aggieville for many years. After the closing of these locations, he moved to a position with AT&amp;T. Travis’s greatest joy in life was being a father to Noah and spending time with Brittany and family. Travis was preceded in death by his father, Nick, in 2014. He is survived by his fiancé, Brittany, his son, Noah; his mother, Minda; his siblings: Rodney Arnold (Belinda), Diane Vogt (Jeff), Dennis Arnold (Jennifer), Karol Regier (Mark), Jeremy Arnold, Amanda Christians (Skyler); and also, his several nieces, nephews, and extended family. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday August 6, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Rock Hills Church, 2610 Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Valley Cemetery near Norway, Kansas. Memorial contributions in memory of Travis are suggested to the Travis Arnold Memorial Fund (dedicated to the education of his son, Noah.) Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Travis Wayne Arnold, age 49, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Monday August 2, 2021 at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. Travis was born on November 1, 1971 in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Nick and Minda (Sweat) Arnold. He grew up in Downs, Kansas and graduated from Downs High School with the class of 1990. As a kid Travis loved playing and participating in all the sports he could. He loved to play football, basketball, golf, and he especially loved baseball. He was proud of the baseball teams he played on, they won many local and state tournaments over the years. Travis continued his love for golf beyond high school and enjoyed playing with family and friends. Shortly after high school, he moved to Manhattan and worked at the Westloop Pizza Hut and became the General Manager in Aggieville for many years. After the closing of these locations, he moved to a position with AT&amp;T. Travis’s greatest joy in life was being a father to Noah and spending time with Brittany and family. Travis was preceded in death by his father, Nick, in 2014. He is survived by his fiancé, Brittany, his son, Noah; his mother, Minda; his siblings: Rodney Arnold (Belinda), Diane Vogt (Jeff), Dennis Arnold (Jennifer), Karol Regier (Mark), Jeremy Arnold, Amanda Christians (Skyler); and also, his several nieces, nephews, and extended family. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday August 6, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Rock Hills Church, 2610 Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Valley Cemetery near Norway, Kansas. Memorial contributions in memory of Travis are suggested to the Travis Arnold Memorial Fund (dedicated to the education of his son, Noah.) Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Travis Wayne Arnold

Mary “Jean” Pageler, 97, of Wamego, KS passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.

She was born to George Leland and Katherine Emily Ballentine Dewey at their home south of Wamego in Wabaunsee County, Kansas on July 3, 1924.&nbsp; She attended school in District #75 (Brown) in Wabaunsee County until 8th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; She graduated from Wamego High School in 1942.&nbsp; Jean married Eugene Lawrence Pageler on August 30, 1946 in an Evangelical church in Alma, KS.&nbsp; They celebrated their 74th&nbsp;anniversary in 2020.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on February 8, 2021.

Jean was a Switch Board Operator at the Wamego Telephone Office from 1942 to 1947.&nbsp; She became a farm housewife in 1947.&nbsp; Jean and Eugene moved to Laclede in Pottawatomie County, KS in 1954.&nbsp; She was a cook at the Laclede School in 1963 and later drove the Wamego School Kindergarten bus for a short time.&nbsp; Jean worked at McCall Pattern Company as a Pattern Folder from 1969 to 1985.&nbsp; Later, she operated a small clothing alteration business in Wamego.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing for herself and others.&nbsp; Her sewing and tailoring skills won numerous ribbons at the Pottawatomie County Fair.&nbsp; She had a passion for gardening and preserving foods and loved sharing that passion with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a great leader and mentor for her family and community members, and they often called her for guidance.

Jean was an active member of the Family &amp; Community Education (FCE) Club of Laclede.&nbsp; In 2000, she became a member of the Wamego Historical Society and enjoyed volunteering by giving tours and telling stories of her experiences of life on the prairie during the dirty 1930’s.&nbsp; She was elected volunteer of the year at the Wamego Historical Society in 2009.&nbsp; She also enjoyed being a member of the Kaw Valley State Bank Heritage Club and the Bank of the Flint Hills Legacy Club and taking her grandchildren on the tours.&nbsp; For many years, Jean enjoyed watching the birds and wildlife that frequented her feeders.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed sharing all these activities with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;

Jean is survived by her son, Dennis W. Pageler, and wife Laurene, Wamego, KS; her daughter Polly Oswald, and husband Rick, Onaga, KS; four grandchildren: Nathan (Sarah) Pageler, Hillsboro, MO; Ellianna Pageler, Lenexa, KS; Adam Pageler, Wamego, KS; and Caleb Oswald, Onaga, KS.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents; her mother’s second husband, Leslie Cox; a sister, Nancy Lee Stone; and a grandson, Zachary Pageler.

Funeral services for Jean will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 6th at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, with family greeting friends during a visitation Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wamego Historical Society, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 665647.

Mary “Jean” Pageler, 97, of Wamego, KS passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.She was born to George Leland and Katherine Emily Ballentine Dewey at their home south of Wamego in Wabaunsee County, Kansas on July 3, 1924.&nbsp; She attended school in District #75 (Brown) in Wabaunsee County until 8th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; She graduated from Wamego High School in 1942.&nbsp; Jean married Eugene Lawrence Pageler on August 30, 1946 in an Evangelical church in Alma, KS.&nbsp; They celebrated their 74th&nbsp;anniversary in 2020.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on February 8, 2021.Jean was a Switch Board Operator at the Wamego Telephone Office from 1942 to 1947.&nbsp; She became a farm housewife in 1947.&nbsp; Jean and Eugene moved to Laclede in Pottawatomie County, KS in 1954.&nbsp; She was a cook at the Laclede School in 1963 and later drove the Wamego School Kindergarten bus for a short time.&nbsp; Jean worked at McCall Pattern Company as a Pattern Folder from 1969 to 1985.&nbsp; Later, she operated a small clothing alteration business in Wamego.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing for herself and others.&nbsp; Her sewing and tailoring skills won numerous ribbons at the Pottawatomie County Fair.&nbsp; She had a passion for gardening and preserving foods and loved sharing that passion with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a great leader and mentor for her family and community members, and they often called her for guidance.Jean was an active member of the Family &amp; Community Education (FCE) Club of Laclede.&nbsp; In 2000, she became a member of the Wamego Historical Society and enjoyed volunteering by giving tours and telling stories of her experiences of life on the prairie during the dirty 1930’s.&nbsp; She was elected volunteer of the year at the Wamego Historical Society in 2009.&nbsp; She also enjoyed being a member of the Kaw Valley State Bank Heritage Club and the Bank of the Flint Hills Legacy Club and taking her grandchildren on the tours.&nbsp; For many years, Jean enjoyed watching the birds and wildlife that frequented her feeders.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed sharing all these activities with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;Jean is survived by her son, Dennis W. Pageler, and wife Laurene, Wamego, KS; her daughter Polly Oswald, and husband Rick, Onaga, KS; four grandchildren: Nathan (Sarah) Pageler, Hillsboro, MO; Ellianna Pageler, Lenexa, KS; Adam Pageler, Wamego, KS; and Caleb Oswald, Onaga, KS.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents; her mother’s second husband, Leslie Cox; a sister, Nancy Lee Stone; and a grandson, Zachary Pageler.Funeral services for Jean will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 6th at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, with family greeting friends during a visitation Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wamego Historical Society, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 665647.

Mary “Jean” Pageler

Mary Elizabeth Anderson, 90, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was a long-time resident of the community.

Mary was born on March 26, 1931, in Arvada, Colorado. At a very early age, she was adopted by Otto and Stella Wiebelt Schneider. She attended local schools and graduated from Arvada High School. In 1953 she graduated from the University of Denver with a BA in Education and was a member of a teacher’s sorority. Mary taught elementary school in Denver, San Diego, and Alma. She loved to travel and went as far as Hawaii.

Mary married Donald Wayne Anderson on October 22, 1966, in Arvada. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2014.

After marrying, she became a homemaker and raised her family. She was a violinist, played the piano, enjoyed riding her bike, and loved to dance. She was very much a conversationalist. Mary enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was the person in the family that knew every birthday and anniversary. She was a great letter writer and not only kept in contact with her immediate family members but many of her extended family as well.

Mary is survived by her children; Otto Anderson (Kristi Henderson), Harveyville, Anna Lind (Cody), Everett, Washington, Joe Anderson (Crystal), Ottawa, and Donnie Anderson (Cindy), Wamego; her grandchildren, Erin Sage, Wyatt Anderson, Christopher Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Keaton Lind, Kaid Lind, and Gabriella Camis. Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the Swedish Cemetery, south of Alma. Mary will lie-in-state beginning at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. They suggest memorial contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice House, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Mary Elizabeth Anderson, 90, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was a long-time resident of the community.Mary was born on March 26, 1931, in Arvada, Colorado. At a very early age, she was adopted by Otto and Stella Wiebelt Schneider. She attended local schools and graduated from Arvada High School. In 1953 she graduated from the University of Denver with a BA in Education and was a member of a teacher’s sorority. Mary taught elementary school in Denver, San Diego, and Alma. She loved to travel and went as far as Hawaii.Mary married Donald Wayne Anderson on October 22, 1966, in Arvada. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2014.After marrying, she became a homemaker and raised her family. She was a violinist, played the piano, enjoyed riding her bike, and loved to dance. She was very much a conversationalist. Mary enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was the person in the family that knew every birthday and anniversary. She was a great letter writer and not only kept in contact with her immediate family members but many of her extended family as well.Mary is survived by her children; Otto Anderson (Kristi Henderson), Harveyville, Anna Lind (Cody), Everett, Washington, Joe Anderson (Crystal), Ottawa, and Donnie Anderson (Cindy), Wamego; her grandchildren, Erin Sage, Wyatt Anderson, Christopher Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Keaton Lind, Kaid Lind, and Gabriella Camis. Mary was preceded in death by her parents.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the Swedish Cemetery, south of Alma. Mary will lie-in-state beginning at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. They suggest memorial contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice House, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Mary Elizabeth Anderson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Langvardt, 79, of Junction City, passed away on August 1, 2021 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5:00 pm. to 6:30 p.m. with rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr Gnanasekar Kulandi officiating. Cremation will follow and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be designated to St. Xavier Catholic Church and to the American Heart Association. She was born on October 1, 1941, Junction City, Kansas to and Otto and Lelia (Benning) Wunder. Jackie worked as the receptionist and optometric assistant for Drs. Reynoldson and Reynoldson for many years. In her early years Jackie enjoyed bowling, softball, and bingo with her mom and siblings and later in life she enjoyed golfing, word search puzzles, and was an avid Kansas State, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially when her great grandchildren were there. She was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church. On June 12, 1969 she married Larry Langvardt who survives at the home. Jackie is also survived by her daughters, Lori (Mike) Charland of Fort Worth, TX, Amy (Jason) Rathbone of Weaverville, NC; three granddaughters Hillary (Michael) Weilbacher of Fort Rucker, AL, Morgan (AJ) Williams of Fort Worth, TX and Maggie (Parlie) Shikany of Fort Worth, Texas, five great- granddaughters and three great-grandsons. She is also survived by her brother Gene Wunder of El Centro, CA, and half-brother, Jerry (Mengie) Tork, sister-in-laws Nancy (Tom) Cannon of Salina, KS and Eldora Wunder of Vermillion, SD, brother-in-law Duane Langvardt of St. Louis, MO and several nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Carl "Bud" Wunder and William "Willie" Wunder, three sisters, Wanda Cohen, Gloria Hayter and Marcine Sheaffer, three brother-in-laws, Earl Hayter, Dave Sheaffer, Loren "Whitey" Langvardt and sister-in-law, Judy Langvardt.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Langvardt, 79, of Junction City, passed away on August 1, 2021 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5:00 pm. to 6:30 p.m. with rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr Gnanasekar Kulandi officiating. Cremation will follow and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be designated to St. Xavier Catholic Church and to the American Heart Association. She was born on October 1, 1941, Junction City, Kansas to and Otto and Lelia (Benning) Wunder. Jackie worked as the receptionist and optometric assistant for Drs. Reynoldson and Reynoldson for many years. In her early years Jackie enjoyed bowling, softball, and bingo with her mom and siblings and later in life she enjoyed golfing, word search puzzles, and was an avid Kansas State, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially when her great grandchildren were there. She was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church. On June 12, 1969 she married Larry Langvardt who survives at the home. Jackie is also survived by her daughters, Lori (Mike) Charland of Fort Worth, TX, Amy (Jason) Rathbone of Weaverville, NC; three granddaughters Hillary (Michael) Weilbacher of Fort Rucker, AL, Morgan (AJ) Williams of Fort Worth, TX and Maggie (Parlie) Shikany of Fort Worth, Texas, five great- granddaughters and three great-grandsons. She is also survived by her brother Gene Wunder of El Centro, CA, and half-brother, Jerry (Mengie) Tork, sister-in-laws Nancy (Tom) Cannon of Salina, KS and Eldora Wunder of Vermillion, SD, brother-in-law Duane Langvardt of St. Louis, MO and several nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Carl "Bud" Wunder and William "Willie" Wunder, three sisters, Wanda Cohen, Gloria Hayter and Marcine Sheaffer, three brother-in-laws, Earl Hayter, Dave Sheaffer, Loren "Whitey" Langvardt and sister-in-law, Judy Langvardt.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Langvardt

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

Susan Minson, 74 died July 30, 2021 in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1947 in Vancouver, WA the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Hill) Minson.&nbsp; Susan was raised in Washington state.&nbsp; She worked as a receptionist and most recently in the dietary department at Medicalodge of Clay Center.&nbsp; Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Minson.

Daughter: Angela Sosa-Alegria of Louisville, KY

9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren

Memorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Memorials:&nbsp; St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors or ASPCA c/o the funeral home

Susan Minson, 74 died July 30, 2021 in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1947 in Vancouver, WA the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Hill) Minson.&nbsp; Susan was raised in Washington state.&nbsp; She worked as a receptionist and most recently in the dietary department at Medicalodge of Clay Center.&nbsp; Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Minson.Survivors:Daughter: Angela Sosa-Alegria of Louisville, KYSon: Paul Minson of Louisville, KY9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildrenMemorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMemorials:&nbsp; St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors or ASPCA c/o the funeral home

Susan Minson

Sandra G. Reiff, 80 of rural Hope passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born March 14, 1941 in her childhood home near Detroit, the daughter of Gail and Erma (Hines) Betts. In 1959 she graduated from Chapman High School and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in education at Emporia State University. She was united in marriage Don Reiff August 4, 1962. Sandra taught for thirty plus years in the Dickinson county area including Carlton, Rural Center, Chapman and Enterprise. She was very active at New Basel Church from serving on the church council to accompanying the piano. 

Sandra is survived by her loving husband Don of the home. She was a loving mother of daughter, Robin Brace (Steve) of Gretna, Nebraska and son, Terry Reiff (Angie) of Hope. Four grandchildren, Katelyn Reiff, Ryan Brace, Rocque (Krista) Russell and Clayton Carson and sister, Marcene Broadfoot. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister (Leone). 

Funeral Services for Sandra will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at New Basel Church (South of Abilene) with Pastor Jamie Bonnema officiating. Burial will follow at New Basel Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Family suggests memorials be given to the New Basel Church and Dickinson County Home Health. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 6741

Sandra G. Reiff, 80 of rural Hope passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born March 14, 1941 in her childhood home near Detroit, the daughter of Gail and Erma (Hines) Betts. In 1959 she graduated from Chapman High School and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in education at Emporia State University. She was united in marriage Don Reiff August 4, 1962. Sandra taught for thirty plus years in the Dickinson county area including Carlton, Rural Center, Chapman and Enterprise. She was very active at New Basel Church from serving on the church council to accompanying the piano. Sandra is survived by her loving husband Don of the home. She was a loving mother of daughter, Robin Brace (Steve) of Gretna, Nebraska and son, Terry Reiff (Angie) of Hope. Four grandchildren, Katelyn Reiff, Ryan Brace, Rocque (Krista) Russell and Clayton Carson and sister, Marcene Broadfoot. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister (Leone). Funeral Services for Sandra will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at New Basel Church (South of Abilene) with Pastor Jamie Bonnema officiating. Burial will follow at New Basel Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Family suggests memorials be given to the New Basel Church and Dickinson County Home Health. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 6741

Sandra G. Reiff

Alice Elizabeth Cline Fehr, age 94, grabbed her angel wings and went to spend her eternal life with our Lord Jesus on December 17, 2020 after spending a short period of time, surrounded by her family, in the comfort of the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Alice was born on December 12th, 1926 in Little River, Kansas, the only daughter and 10th child born to Harry Edgar and Mary Elizabeth (Barr) Cline. Alice lived her entire lifetime within a couple hours of Salina….as a child in the Oakley area, most of her education in Salina Area, then on to New Cambria, Wakefield, back to Salina, then to Herington, back to Salina and her final years in Manhattan to be closer to her 4 children and grandkids and great grandchildren. Alice attended Smolan High School as a freshman and graduated from Assaria High School. She followed her dream to become a cosmetologist after graduating from Stewart Beauty School in 1945. She was united in marriage to Bernard Albert Fehr, after he served in the Army during World War 11. They were married on April 30, 1950 at the First United Methodist Church in Salina. Alice and Bernard settled on a Farm at New Cambria and started their family…their first 3 children were born before they journeyed to a farm in Wakefield, Kansas. Alice enjoyed being a farm wife and a mother. She had grown up out west during the days of the dust bowls and the depression, so she learned to appreciate a humble home, to enjoy nature’s bounties, to have fun and share joy. She had the kindest, most loving heart and a smile as bright as the sunshine, until her death. Family was special. Alice grew up with 10 brothers, the next to youngest child. Her dad would boast that he had 10 sons and each one of them had a sister! She enjoyed raising her own children and never missed any opportunity to be with them all the way thru schools, marriages, grandchildren and her latest joys, great grandchildren. Always active in the church in each community, she taught Sunday School, joined Ladies groups, served funeral luncheons, attended as many bible studies as she possibly could and was a faithful servant who walked closely with Jesus. Alice learned to paint with oils and became an incredible artist with a flair for Victorian paintings. She enjoyed being a member of a small group of people who created miniature boxes and houses and scenes. She made beautiful hat boxes and filled them with treasures she found at garage sales and auctions. Refinishing many beautiful pieces of antique furniture that she enjoyed salvaging was another passion. She loved to piece together jewelry and create one of a kind pins and bracelets and necklaces and hat pins which she gifted and so proudly wore…..Rarely without a special necklace to compliment her outfits. Alice will be missed by so many who have been wonderfully impacted by her love, including her 4 children, daughter, Cindy Fehr Roberts (Jim) of Herington, sons, Leslie Bernard Fehr (Corrine) of Junction City, Gaylen Edward Fehr (Carol) of Marysville and Ronald Ray Fehr (Renee) of Manhattan; her 11 Grandchildren: Michael, Benjamin, Andrea, Brian, Jordan, Becky, Kelsey, Nicholas, Bret, Alec, Jill and 15 Great Grandchildren: Gabrielle, EJ, Emmett, twins-Francesca and Winston, Isaac, Lyla, Cameran, twins-Caroline and Henry, Raleigh, Reed, Holland, Grayson and Olivia. Proceeding her in death were her husband, Bernard, Her parents, her 10 brothers-Russell, Albert, Foster, Harry, Paul Dwight, Rolland, Dean, Ray, Calvin and Dale. Cremation is planned with private family services. Inurnment and a Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7th, in Smolan, KS at the Mission Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas State University Foundation for the KSU Gardens or the 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;

Alice Elizabeth Cline Fehr, age 94, grabbed her angel wings and went to spend her eternal life with our Lord Jesus on December 17, 2020 after spending a short period of time, surrounded by her family, in the comfort of the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Alice was born on December 12th, 1926 in Little River, Kansas, the only daughter and 10th child born to Harry Edgar and Mary Elizabeth (Barr) Cline. Alice lived her entire lifetime within a couple hours of Salina….as a child in the Oakley area, most of her education in Salina Area, then on to New Cambria, Wakefield, back to Salina, then to Herington, back to Salina and her final years in Manhattan to be closer to her 4 children and grandkids and great grandchildren. Alice attended Smolan High School as a freshman and graduated from Assaria High School. She followed her dream to become a cosmetologist after graduating from Stewart Beauty School in 1945. She was united in marriage to Bernard Albert Fehr, after he served in the Army during World War 11. They were married on April 30, 1950 at the First United Methodist Church in Salina. Alice and Bernard settled on a Farm at New Cambria and started their family…their first 3 children were born before they journeyed to a farm in Wakefield, Kansas. Alice enjoyed being a farm wife and a mother. She had grown up out west during the days of the dust bowls and the depression, so she learned to appreciate a humble home, to enjoy nature’s bounties, to have fun and share joy. She had the kindest, most loving heart and a smile as bright as the sunshine, until her death. Family was special. Alice grew up with 10 brothers, the next to youngest child. Her dad would boast that he had 10 sons and each one of them had a sister! She enjoyed raising her own children and never missed any opportunity to be with them all the way thru schools, marriages, grandchildren and her latest joys, great grandchildren. Always active in the church in each community, she taught Sunday School, joined Ladies groups, served funeral luncheons, attended as many bible studies as she possibly could and was a faithful servant who walked closely with Jesus. Alice learned to paint with oils and became an incredible artist with a flair for Victorian paintings. She enjoyed being a member of a small group of people who created miniature boxes and houses and scenes. She made beautiful hat boxes and filled them with treasures she found at garage sales and auctions. Refinishing many beautiful pieces of antique furniture that she enjoyed salvaging was another passion. She loved to piece together jewelry and create one of a kind pins and bracelets and necklaces and hat pins which she gifted and so proudly wore…..Rarely without a special necklace to compliment her outfits. Alice will be missed by so many who have been wonderfully impacted by her love, including her 4 children, daughter, Cindy Fehr Roberts (Jim) of Herington, sons, Leslie Bernard Fehr (Corrine) of Junction City, Gaylen Edward Fehr (Carol) of Marysville and Ronald Ray Fehr (Renee) of Manhattan; her 11 Grandchildren: Michael, Benjamin, Andrea, Brian, Jordan, Becky, Kelsey, Nicholas, Bret, Alec, Jill and 15 Great Grandchildren: Gabrielle, EJ, Emmett, twins-Francesca and Winston, Isaac, Lyla, Cameran, twins-Caroline and Henry, Raleigh, Reed, Holland, Grayson and Olivia. Proceeding her in death were her husband, Bernard, Her parents, her 10 brothers-Russell, Albert, Foster, Harry, Paul Dwight, Rolland, Dean, Ray, Calvin and Dale. Cremation is planned with private family services. Inurnment and a Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7th, in Smolan, KS at the Mission Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas State University Foundation for the KSU Gardens or the 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;

Alice Elizabeth Cline Fehr - December 12, 1926-December 17, 2020

Amy Louise Friesen Ward died July 31, 2021, surrounded by her family after a brief but valiant battle with ovarian cancer, which she had previously beaten against the odds. Amy was born April 25, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona, to Wanda (Bollinger) and Vernon Friesen. The family moved to McPherson, then to Manhattan, where she graduated from Manhattan High School. She graduated from Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, majoring in Speech and Drama, where she was the recipient of the coveted Thresher Award for Drama. She married Eric Ward in 1993. They have two children, Kendra Lind (husband Eric Lind) of Topeka, and Josh Ward of Manhattan. Amy was the librarian, drama teacher, and lunch lady at Flint Hills Christian School, Manhattan for many years. She was an active member of Living Word Church, where she previously served as part of the worship team. She was known for her joyous spirit and love for people, and brought smiles wherever she went, no matter her circumstances. Her father preceded her in death, and she is survived by her mother, husband, both children, granddaughter Maddie, sister Janell Epp and her family in Hesston, and a brother Jeff Friesen, on the west coast. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:00p.m. Friday August 6 at the Living Word Church in Manhattan. Celebration of Life Services will be held at the Living Word Church on Saturday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hills Christian School library and drama department. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amy Louise Friesen Ward died July 31, 2021, surrounded by her family after a brief but valiant battle with ovarian cancer, which she had previously beaten against the odds. Amy was born April 25, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona, to Wanda (Bollinger) and Vernon Friesen. The family moved to McPherson, then to Manhattan, where she graduated from Manhattan High School. She graduated from Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, majoring in Speech and Drama, where she was the recipient of the coveted Thresher Award for Drama. She married Eric Ward in 1993. They have two children, Kendra Lind (husband Eric Lind) of Topeka, and Josh Ward of Manhattan. Amy was the librarian, drama teacher, and lunch lady at Flint Hills Christian School, Manhattan for many years. She was an active member of Living Word Church, where she previously served as part of the worship team. She was known for her joyous spirit and love for people, and brought smiles wherever she went, no matter her circumstances. Her father preceded her in death, and she is survived by her mother, husband, both children, granddaughter Maddie, sister Janell Epp and her family in Hesston, and a brother Jeff Friesen, on the west coast. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:00p.m. Friday August 6 at the Living Word Church in Manhattan. Celebration of Life Services will be held at the Living Word Church on Saturday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hills Christian School library and drama department. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amy Louise Friesen Ward

Naverta Jane (Weber) a.k.a. Nanny, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021.&nbsp; She was born January 9, 1938, in Hope, KS to Viola (Gruber) Weber and Jack Weber.

She attended Hope High School, graduating in 1956.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Dick Elliott on December 9th, 1956, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; Naverta was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek, where she taught Sunday school for many years.

This young couple established their first home together in Hope, KS.&nbsp; There, they were blessed with and raised four children.&nbsp; Naverta is survived by her loving children; Blake (Roberta) Elliott, Bobbi (Darel) Anderson, Todd (Kelli) Elliott, and Jan (Jayce) Krause.&nbsp; She is also survived by her grandchildren Zachary (Christina) Krause, Tyler Anderson, Miranda (Greg) Wald, Koby Elliott, Jacob Krause, Cortni (Caleb) Kruse, Zeb (Kilynn) Elliott, Clint (Kaitlyn) Elliott, Tanner (Kasey) Anderson, and Kade Elliott; great grandchildren Cayden West, Caryss West, Ellary Krause, Halen Wald, Brayden Elliott, Abby Elliott, Quinn Kruse, Kannen Elliott, Kycen Elliott, Kamryn Anderson and Kreyton Anderson; and her siblings Joan Kerr, Linda (Donald) May, and Denny (Terry) Weber.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick, brother Lawrence Weber and brother-in-law David Kerr.&nbsp;

Naverta really enjoyed life.&nbsp; She had a 43-year career being a school bus driver for the Hope school system.&nbsp; She loved going to all the sporting events and her summer women’s trip to Colorado.&nbsp; One of her fondest memories was when four of her grandsons played on the 2003 State Championship football team together.&nbsp; She proudly drove them to their games.&nbsp; All of the grandchildren and great grandchildren loved coming to her house to swim and eat her delicious meals.&nbsp; Naverta loved her swimming pool.&nbsp; She was known to give the kids money to go to the corner store for flavor ices in the summer.&nbsp;

Naverta’s family will gather with friends on Thursday August 5th from 6-8 p.m. at the Yazel – Megli Funeral Home, Herington.&nbsp; Her funeral service will be held on Friday August 6th at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in the St. John’s Lutheran, Lyons Creek Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorial donations in her name may be directed to Hospice and Home Health Care of Dickinson County or the Lyons Creek&nbsp;

Naverta Jane (Weber) a.k.a. Nanny, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021.&nbsp; She was born January 9, 1938, in Hope, KS to Viola (Gruber) Weber and Jack Weber.She attended Hope High School, graduating in 1956.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Dick Elliott on December 9th, 1956, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; Naverta was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek, where she taught Sunday school for many years.This young couple established their first home together in Hope, KS.&nbsp; There, they were blessed with and raised four children.&nbsp; Naverta is survived by her loving children; Blake (Roberta) Elliott, Bobbi (Darel) Anderson, Todd (Kelli) Elliott, and Jan (Jayce) Krause.&nbsp; She is also survived by her grandchildren Zachary (Christina) Krause, Tyler Anderson, Miranda (Greg) Wald, Koby Elliott, Jacob Krause, Cortni (Caleb) Kruse, Zeb (Kilynn) Elliott, Clint (Kaitlyn) Elliott, Tanner (Kasey) Anderson, and Kade Elliott; great grandchildren Cayden West, Caryss West, Ellary Krause, Halen Wald, Brayden Elliott, Abby Elliott, Quinn Kruse, Kannen Elliott, Kycen Elliott, Kamryn Anderson and Kreyton Anderson; and her siblings Joan Kerr, Linda (Donald) May, and Denny (Terry) Weber.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick, brother Lawrence Weber and brother-in-law David Kerr.&nbsp;Naverta really enjoyed life.&nbsp; She had a 43-year career being a school bus driver for the Hope school system.&nbsp; She loved going to all the sporting events and her summer women’s trip to Colorado.&nbsp; One of her fondest memories was when four of her grandsons played on the 2003 State Championship football team together.&nbsp; She proudly drove them to their games.&nbsp; All of the grandchildren and great grandchildren loved coming to her house to swim and eat her delicious meals.&nbsp; Naverta loved her swimming pool.&nbsp; She was known to give the kids money to go to the corner store for flavor ices in the summer.&nbsp;Naverta’s family will gather with friends on Thursday August 5th from 6-8 p.m. at the Yazel – Megli Funeral Home, Herington.&nbsp; Her funeral service will be held on Friday August 6th at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in the St. John’s Lutheran, Lyons Creek Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorial donations in her name may be directed to Hospice and Home Health Care of Dickinson County or the Lyons Creek&nbsp;

Naverta Jane (Weber) Elliott

William “Bill” H. Sesler, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Good Friday at Meadowlark’s Wroten House where he had resided since 2018. &nbsp;He is survived by his bride of 62 years, Donna Raye (née Bergsten) of Meadowlark’s Miller House.&nbsp; While the pandemic’s restrictions had physically separated them for 11 months, they were joyfully reunited on Valentine’s Day, their 62nd anniversary, earlier this year.&nbsp; Only the pandemic had prevented Donna from faithfully visiting her husband daily during his time at Wroten.

Bill was born and raised in Wamego during the Great Depression; shaped by that era and its values.&nbsp; He was a dutiful provider for his family, a careful planner, a worrier, but also fiercely independent in not wanting to rely on others for his care.&nbsp; &nbsp;

From early childhood Bill worked any number of small town jobs from cleaning the theatre to mowing lawns.&nbsp; He and his identical twin, Ben, put themselves through college at K-State courtesy the ROTC program.&nbsp; Bill received his Army commission on the day of his graduation and then served active duty for two years including a year in post-war Germany followed by 25 years in the reserves attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following his active service, Bill found employment with Nabisco in Portland, but returned to Wamego shortly thereafter due to a family illness that required his assistance.&nbsp; As a dutiful son and the closest sibling, he continued in this role for his parents which allowed his children to visit their grandparents on Sundays where a lively game of Gin Rummy was common.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bill found employment at Kansas State University in the Purchasing Department at Anderson Hall where he remained for 47 years retiring as the Director of Purchasing.&nbsp; While devoting long hours, he really enjoyed working and the collegiality of his colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Energetic was an appropriate adjective for Bill who was known as a quick talker and fast walker.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tending the lawn deep into retirement burned off some of his bountiful energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, he wasn’t all work as the family enjoyed many memorable West Coast road trips, and the amenities of K-State including productions at McCain Auditorium, and athletics as season ticket holders to K-State football during its lean years and basketball during its rocking heyday at Ahearn.&nbsp; He enjoyed a hearty laugh and did not miss Johnny Carson’s nightly monologue.&nbsp; Being able to stay up “late” with Dad to watch the monologue was a treat for his boys.&nbsp; In retirement, Bill and Donna enjoyed travel and touring nearby Kansas towns,&nbsp;lunching at locally owned restaurants.&nbsp; Until moving to Wroten, Bill faithfully decorated eggs for more than 60 years, each and every Easter.

Bill was the last surviving member of his family preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ella, his older sister Betsy Nowels, and his older brother Bob Sesler and twin Ben Sesler.&nbsp; Besides his wife Donna, he is also survived by his boys, Tim (Myrla) and Chris, six grandchildren (Vanessa,&nbsp;Tatiana, Mikaela, William, Sabrina and Alicia) and 5 great-grandchildren (Bailey, Colette, Jackson, Dillon and Kian), and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m..

For those who desire, in lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the Meadowlark Foundation, a wonderful facility that cared for him during his last years, or the VFW.

William “Bill” H. Sesler, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Good Friday at Meadowlark’s Wroten House where he had resided since 2018. &nbsp;He is survived by his bride of 62 years, Donna Raye (née Bergsten) of Meadowlark’s Miller House.&nbsp; While the pandemic’s restrictions had physically separated them for 11 months, they were joyfully reunited on Valentine’s Day, their 62nd anniversary, earlier this year.&nbsp; Only the pandemic had prevented Donna from faithfully visiting her husband daily during his time at Wroten.Bill was born and raised in Wamego during the Great Depression; shaped by that era and its values.&nbsp; He was a dutiful provider for his family, a careful planner, a worrier, but also fiercely independent in not wanting to rely on others for his care.&nbsp; &nbsp;From early childhood Bill worked any number of small town jobs from cleaning the theatre to mowing lawns.&nbsp; He and his identical twin, Ben, put themselves through college at K-State courtesy the ROTC program.&nbsp; Bill received his Army commission on the day of his graduation and then served active duty for two years including a year in post-war Germany followed by 25 years in the reserves attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Following his active service, Bill found employment with Nabisco in Portland, but returned to Wamego shortly thereafter due to a family illness that required his assistance.&nbsp; As a dutiful son and the closest sibling, he continued in this role for his parents which allowed his children to visit their grandparents on Sundays where a lively game of Gin Rummy was common.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill found employment at Kansas State University in the Purchasing Department at Anderson Hall where he remained for 47 years retiring as the Director of Purchasing.&nbsp; While devoting long hours, he really enjoyed working and the collegiality of his colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Energetic was an appropriate adjective for Bill who was known as a quick talker and fast walker.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tending the lawn deep into retirement burned off some of his bountiful energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, he wasn’t all work as the family enjoyed many memorable West Coast road trips, and the amenities of K-State including productions at McCain Auditorium, and athletics as season ticket holders to K-State football during its lean years and basketball during its rocking heyday at Ahearn.&nbsp; He enjoyed a hearty laugh and did not miss Johnny Carson’s nightly monologue.&nbsp; Being able to stay up “late” with Dad to watch the monologue was a treat for his boys.&nbsp; In retirement, Bill and Donna enjoyed travel and touring nearby Kansas towns,&nbsp;lunching at locally owned restaurants.&nbsp; Until moving to Wroten, Bill faithfully decorated eggs for more than 60 years, each and every Easter.Bill was the last surviving member of his family preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ella, his older sister Betsy Nowels, and his older brother Bob Sesler and twin Ben Sesler.&nbsp; Besides his wife Donna, he is also survived by his boys, Tim (Myrla) and Chris, six grandchildren (Vanessa,&nbsp;Tatiana, Mikaela, William, Sabrina and Alicia) and 5 great-grandchildren (Bailey, Colette, Jackson, Dillon and Kian), and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m..For those who desire, in lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the Meadowlark Foundation, a wonderful facility that cared for him during his last years, or the VFW.

William “Bill” H. Sesler

Susan Minson, 74 died July 30, 2021 in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1947 in Vancouver, WA the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Hill) Minson.&nbsp; Susan was raised in Washington State.&nbsp; She worked as a receptionist and most recently in the dietary department at Medicalodge of Clay Center.&nbsp; Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Minson.

Memorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Susan Minson, 74 died July 30, 2021 in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1947 in Vancouver, WA the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Hill) Minson.&nbsp; Susan was raised in Washington State.&nbsp; She worked as a receptionist and most recently in the dietary department at Medicalodge of Clay Center.&nbsp; Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Minson.Survivors:Daughter: Angela Sosa-Alegria of Louisville, KYSon: Paul Minson of Louisville, KY9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildrenMemorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMemorials:&nbsp; St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors or ASPCA c/o the funeral home

Wilma J. (Billie) Eisenhower Needham passed away July 29, 2021 in Topeka. She was the daughter of John D. Eisenhower and Martha E. Snyder Eisenhower. She graduated from D.C.C.H.S , Chapman High School in 1947. She taught at a county school near Elmo, Kansas for the 1947-1948 school year. On May 2, 1948 she married Robert A. Needham. They moved to Colorado Springs in September of 1948 for 2 years where their first child, Sheila, was born. They moved to Wichita in November of 1950 where he was employed at Beech Air Craft. Eventually they moved to Enterprise and later settled in Abilene where their 7 children went through Abilene schools.

Billie was known and respected throughout her family for how much she loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and their spouses, and that she often told them so. She knew all of their names and recognized even the youngest ones to the end. She enjoyed looking after her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever she could. She was devoted to her family and spent many hours supporting her children, grands, and greats at sporting events and school programs, and she enjoyed outings and day trips with them. In Abilene she was the lunch lady and noon-time playground monitor at Garfield Elementary School for years. She later worked as a daycare teacher and was an advocate against bullying in schools. She diligently studied her Bible almost daily. She was a woman of faith and a member of the Church of Christ. She taught Sunday school for years. She volunteered as a Gray Lady at the hospital and at the Abilene Smokey Valley Railroad. She was proud that she had traveled to Newfoundland, Canada. She loved playing her piano and played programs at nursing homes and class reunions into her nineties. She said her piano practice helped the arthritis in her fingers feel better and kept her fingers more limber. She spent her last year and a half at Abilene Place where she enjoyed the company of friends and staff members. Her family often joked about her unique method of writing notes on pieces of scrap paper. When she got to the bottom of the paper, she would continue up the side margin, across the top and down the other side. At least one daughter sometimes continues that practice.

Billie is survived by her daughters, Sheila Spielman of Lyons, Kansas and Sandy Paulson (Rod) of Abilene. Five sons, Gary Needham (Carol) of Abilene; Loyd Needham (Carol) of Abilene; Scot Needham (Dayna) of McPherson; Wade Needham (Lola) of Abilene; Phil Needham (Shelley) of Freeman, Missouri. 19 grandchildren plus spouses, 33 great-grandchildren plus spouses, 3 great-great grandchildren. One sister-in-law Margie Keith. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Robert, grandson, James Jacob Needham, son-in-law Robert Spielman and 7 siblings.

 Funeral services for Billie will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Salina Church of Christ Church in Salina (1646 N. 9th St). A private immediate family inurnment will be held at a later date. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to Salina Church of Christ or the Abilene Smokey Valley Railroad Association. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wilma J. (Billie) Eisenhower Needham passed away July 29, 2021 in Topeka. She was the daughter of John D. Eisenhower and Martha E. Snyder Eisenhower. She graduated from D.C.C.H.S , Chapman High School in 1947. She taught at a county school near Elmo, Kansas for the 1947-1948 school year. On May 2, 1948 she married Robert A. Needham. They moved to Colorado Springs in September of 1948 for 2 years where their first child, Sheila, was born. They moved to Wichita in November of 1950 where he was employed at Beech Air Craft. Eventually they moved to Enterprise and later settled in Abilene where their 7 children went through Abilene schools. Billie was known and respected throughout her family for how much she loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and their spouses, and that she often told them so. She knew all of their names and recognized even the youngest ones to the end. She enjoyed looking after her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever she could. She was devoted to her family and spent many hours supporting her children, grands, and greats at sporting events and school programs, and she enjoyed outings and day trips with them. In Abilene she was the lunch lady and noon-time playground monitor at Garfield Elementary School for years. She later worked as a daycare teacher and was an advocate against bullying in schools. She diligently studied her Bible almost daily. She was a woman of faith and a member of the Church of Christ. She taught Sunday school for years. She volunteered as a Gray Lady at the hospital and at the Abilene Smokey Valley Railroad. She was proud that she had traveled to Newfoundland, Canada. She loved playing her piano and played programs at nursing homes and class reunions into her nineties. She said her piano practice helped the arthritis in her fingers feel better and kept her fingers more limber. She spent her last year and a half at Abilene Place where she enjoyed the company of friends and staff members. Her family often joked about her unique method of writing notes on pieces of scrap paper. When she got to the bottom of the paper, she would continue up the side margin, across the top and down the other side. At least one daughter sometimes continues that practice. Billie is survived by her daughters, Sheila Spielman of Lyons, Kansas and Sandy Paulson (Rod) of Abilene. Five sons, Gary Needham (Carol) of Abilene; Loyd Needham (Carol) of Abilene; Scot Needham (Dayna) of McPherson; Wade Needham (Lola) of Abilene; Phil Needham (Shelley) of Freeman, Missouri. 19 grandchildren plus spouses, 33 great-grandchildren plus spouses, 3 great-great grandchildren. One sister-in-law Margie Keith. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Robert, grandson, James Jacob Needham, son-in-law Robert Spielman and 7 siblings. Funeral services for Billie will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Salina Church of Christ Church in Salina (1646 N. 9th St). A private immediate family inurnment will be held at a later date. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to Salina Church of Christ or the Abilene Smokey Valley Railroad Association. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wilma J. (Billie) Eisenhower Needham

Beckett Lee Michael Burton passed away peacefully in the NICU at Wesley Medical Center on July 23, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born at 8:15 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 9:17 p.m. the same day. Beckett was the son of Travis and Dallas Burton of Abilene.

He is survived by Sadie Mae the family dog.

His paternal grandparents are Randy and Marje Burton of Salina, KS; Terry and Manny McGrath of Abilene, KS. Maternal grandparents are Dale and Sandy Pierce of Herington, KS. Many great &amp; great great grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins.

Beckett gave us a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. When he heard his daddy’s voice he staired at him.

The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation provided a volunteer photographer to record his short life with us. In lieu of flowers we would be pleased to have you support their mission to help other grieving parents through their remembrance photography at: The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation, 7800 S Elati St. #111, Littleton, CO 80120, or: http:nowilaymedowntosleep.org.

Travis and Dallas Burton also have a Beckett Burton Memorial Fund setup. Donations can be sent to Beckett Burton Memorial Fund, Pinnacle Bank, 401 N. Spruce Street, Abilene, KS 67410.

Celebration of life for Beckett will be August 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. at New Trail Fellowship Church 1157 2400 Ave., Abilene, KS 64710 with family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beckett Lee Michael Burton passed away peacefully in the NICU at Wesley Medical Center on July 23, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born at 8:15 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 9:17 p.m. the same day. Beckett was the son of Travis and Dallas Burton of Abilene. He is survived by Sadie Mae the family dog.His paternal grandparents are Randy and Marje Burton of Salina, KS; Terry and Manny McGrath of Abilene, KS. Maternal grandparents are Dale and Sandy Pierce of Herington, KS. Many great &amp; great great grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins. Beckett gave us a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. When he heard his daddy’s voice he staired at him. The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation provided a volunteer photographer to record his short life with us. In lieu of flowers we would be pleased to have you support their mission to help other grieving parents through their remembrance photography at: The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation, 7800 S Elati St. #111, Littleton, CO 80120, or: http:nowilaymedowntosleep.org. Travis and Dallas Burton also have a Beckett Burton Memorial Fund setup. Donations can be sent to Beckett Burton Memorial Fund, Pinnacle Bank, 401 N. Spruce Street, Abilene, KS 67410. Celebration of life for Beckett will be August 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. at New Trail Fellowship Church 1157 2400 Ave., Abilene, KS 64710 with family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beckett Lee Michael Burton 

Michael S. Escobar, 69, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Poughkeepsie, New York, and Arizona, passed away Sunday, August 1st, 2021. Michael was born in Manhattan, Kansas on March 24, 1952, the son of the late Susie Ann (Negrette) and Domingo Venture Escobar. He attended the Manhattan Schools and graduated in 1970 and also attended the Seven Dolors Catholic Church Manhattan. Michael started his travels shortly after graduation, he arrived in Poughkeepsie, New York where he worked as an apple picker, a plumber, a construction worker, and many other jobs. After many years of hard labor, he retired to Arizona for a number of years. Three years ago Michael decided to move back to Manhattan to be near family and friends. Michael is also survived by two sisters, Sara Steiner, of Lecompton, Kansas; Mary Manwaring, of Manhattan, Kansas and a brother, Felix A. Escobar, of Manhattan, Kansas. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Josephine Martinez and Virginia Gamble. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with a rosary starting at 10:00 a.m. and a memorial service starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 5th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan. The burial follow at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family requests any donations be directed to the American Diabetes Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael S. Escobar, 69, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Poughkeepsie, New York, and Arizona, passed away Sunday, August 1st, 2021. Michael was born in Manhattan, Kansas on March 24, 1952, the son of the late Susie Ann (Negrette) and Domingo Venture Escobar. He attended the Manhattan Schools and graduated in 1970 and also attended the Seven Dolors Catholic Church Manhattan. Michael started his travels shortly after graduation, he arrived in Poughkeepsie, New York where he worked as an apple picker, a plumber, a construction worker, and many other jobs. After many years of hard labor, he retired to Arizona for a number of years. Three years ago Michael decided to move back to Manhattan to be near family and friends. Michael is also survived by two sisters, Sara Steiner, of Lecompton, Kansas; Mary Manwaring, of Manhattan, Kansas and a brother, Felix A. Escobar, of Manhattan, Kansas. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Josephine Martinez and Virginia Gamble. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with a rosary starting at 10:00 a.m. and a memorial service starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 5th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan. The burial follow at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family requests any donations be directed to the American Diabetes Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael S. Escobar

Delpha Jean Nelson, age 92 of Blue Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids.

She was born on February 8, 1929 in Manhattan, the daughter of Herbert Otto and Blandina (Killman) Pfaff.  She grew up in the Winkler area and was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church.  She attended the Winkler Grade School and graduated from Randolph High School in 1947.  After high school she moved to Manhattan and worked as a secretary at the Riley County Public Works.

On February 17, 1952, she was united in marriage to Elmer “Junior” Nelson, Jr. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Winkler.  He preceded her in death on August 19, 2018.

Delpha and Junior moved to Swede Creek in 1953 after the Tuttle Creek Dam relocated them from that area.  They were longtime members of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  She was a farm wife and loved raising baby calves.  She was a member of E.H.U. of Swede Creek and Winkler Willing Workers Club and worked the election polls in Swede Creek for several years. If there was anyone around the house at meal time they had to stay and eat and nobody complained because she was a great cook.

She is survived by her son, Roger Nelson and wife Penny of Randolph; her daughter-in-law, Patty Nelson of Manhattan; five grandchildren, Heather Nelson and husband Ross Olsen of Pueblo, Colorado, Garrett Nelson and fiancé Harlee Thompson of Manhattan, Jesse Nelson and wife Kelli of University Park, Stacy Wurtz and husband Brian of Randolph and Adam Nelson and wife Cassandra of Randolph and eleven great grandchildren, Will, Olivia, Lucy, Rielyn, Cord, Claire (Lil Del), Quincy, Brynlee, Watson, Layton and Kannan.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Larry Nelson and Ronnie Nelson; three brothers, Vernon Pfaff, Everett Pfaff and Dean Pfaff; one granddaughter, Ashley Nelson and two brothers-in-law, Paul Novak and Verlin Wieters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Matthew Durance officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Music will be furnished by Kathie Otney.  Pallbearers will be Jesse Nelson, Adam Nelson, Garrett Nelson, Alan Nelson, Brian Wurtz and Jodie Reed.  Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Meadowlark Hospice and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Delpha Jean Nelson, age 92 of Blue Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids.She was born on February 8, 1929 in Manhattan, the daughter of Herbert Otto and Blandina (Killman) Pfaff. She grew up in the Winkler area and was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. She attended the Winkler Grade School and graduated from Randolph High School in 1947. After high school she moved to Manhattan and worked as a secretary at the Riley County Public Works.On February 17, 1952, she was united in marriage to Elmer “Junior” Nelson, Jr. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Winkler. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2018.Delpha and Junior moved to Swede Creek in 1953 after the Tuttle Creek Dam relocated them from that area. They were longtime members of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She was a farm wife and loved raising baby calves. She was a member of E.H.U. of Swede Creek and Winkler Willing Workers Club and worked the election polls in Swede Creek for several years. If there was anyone around the house at meal time they had to stay and eat and nobody complained because she was a great cook.She is survived by her son, Roger Nelson and wife Penny of Randolph; her daughter-in-law, Patty Nelson of Manhattan; five grandchildren, Heather Nelson and husband Ross Olsen of Pueblo, Colorado, Garrett Nelson and fiancé Harlee Thompson of Manhattan, Jesse Nelson and wife Kelli of University Park, Stacy Wurtz and husband Brian of Randolph and Adam Nelson and wife Cassandra of Randolph and eleven great grandchildren, Will, Olivia, Lucy, Rielyn, Cord, Claire (Lil Del), Quincy, Brynlee, Watson, Layton and Kannan.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Larry Nelson and Ronnie Nelson; three brothers, Vernon Pfaff, Everett Pfaff and Dean Pfaff; one granddaughter, Ashley Nelson and two brothers-in-law, Paul Novak and Verlin Wieters.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Matthew Durance officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Music will be furnished by Kathie Otney. Pallbearers will be Jesse Nelson, Adam Nelson, Garrett Nelson, Alan Nelson, Brian Wurtz and Jodie Reed. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Meadowlark Hospice and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Delpha Jean Nelson

John K. Strickler, age 84, of Manhattan, died February 23, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born August 14, 1935, in Kansas City Missouri, the son of Bert and Ruth (Kemper) Strickler. Strickler was a professor emeritus working with the Kansas State Forest Service at Kansas State University. In 1987 to 1989 he served as Special Assistant for Environment and Natural Resources to Governor Mike Hayden. During that time he worked with Governor Hayden to develop an executive order that created the cabinet-level Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. He also served as Acting Secretary of Wildlife and Parks while leading a national search for a permanent Secretary. Later he agreed to serve a similar role for Governor Bill Graves. During his time with Governor Hayden, Strickler worked as a liason with the Kansas Legislature to establish the first funding for the Kansas Water Plan. He provided leadership in addressing Kansas water issues with particular emphasis on the important role of riparian forests and wetlands in protecting water quality. Strickler was dedicated to the importance of environmental education and actively supported the efforts of the Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). In 1999 Governor Graves announced establishment of the John K. Strickler Award for Environmental Education to be awarded annually by KACEE. He was a founding trustee of the Kansas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy established in 1989 and continued to serve on that board until his death. Most recently he was recognized by seven professional Kansas national resource societies as winner of the 2018 Kansas Conservation Champion Awards. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and two children John E. (Debbi) Andover, and Carole Hay (Chris) Wamego, one brother Robert, Kansas City, and seven granddaughters: Megan Strickler, Nikki, Bailey and Abbey Marcotte, Polly Wasinger, Hanna Hermann, Jayme Hay, and one great granddaughter Stella Hermann. A Celebration of Life will be held at a 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14th, at the Meadowlark Hills Event Center. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Kansas Chapter of the Nature Conservancy or the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). Contributions may be left in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Ks 66502&nbsp;&nbsp;

John K. Strickler, age 84, of Manhattan, died February 23, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born August 14, 1935, in Kansas City Missouri, the son of Bert and Ruth (Kemper) Strickler. Strickler was a professor emeritus working with the Kansas State Forest Service at Kansas State University. In 1987 to 1989 he served as Special Assistant for Environment and Natural Resources to Governor Mike Hayden. During that time he worked with Governor Hayden to develop an executive order that created the cabinet-level Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. He also served as Acting Secretary of Wildlife and Parks while leading a national search for a permanent Secretary. Later he agreed to serve a similar role for Governor Bill Graves. During his time with Governor Hayden, Strickler worked as a liason with the Kansas Legislature to establish the first funding for the Kansas Water Plan. He provided leadership in addressing Kansas water issues with particular emphasis on the important role of riparian forests and wetlands in protecting water quality. Strickler was dedicated to the importance of environmental education and actively supported the efforts of the Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). In 1999 Governor Graves announced establishment of the John K. Strickler Award for Environmental Education to be awarded annually by KACEE. He was a founding trustee of the Kansas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy established in 1989 and continued to serve on that board until his death. Most recently he was recognized by seven professional Kansas national resource societies as winner of the 2018 Kansas Conservation Champion Awards. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and two children John E. (Debbi) Andover, and Carole Hay (Chris) Wamego, one brother Robert, Kansas City, and seven granddaughters: Megan Strickler, Nikki, Bailey and Abbey Marcotte, Polly Wasinger, Hanna Hermann, Jayme Hay, and one great granddaughter Stella Hermann. A Celebration of Life will be held at a 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14th, at the Meadowlark Hills Event Center. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Kansas Chapter of the Nature Conservancy or the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). Contributions may be left in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Ks 66502&nbsp;&nbsp;

John K. Strickler

Emma Mae Moller, 85, passed away Monday, July 26th, 2021. Emma was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Gladys M. Knudson and Harvey M. Osborn. She worked as an Environmental Supervisor at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska for 24 years and at the Morris Co. Hospital in Environmental service in Council Grove, Kansas for 10 years. Survivors include her daughters, Angela Wilson and Kay Moller both of Manhattan, Kansas; sister, Neva Jean Longstreth, of Council Bluff, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Gerald Moller; children, Donald Lee Moller, Lois Nowak, Thomas Moller, Nancy Scarbrough; brothers, Ray Osborn and Roy Osborn. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 2nd at Wilsey Cemetery in Wilsey, Kansas. Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Research at KSU sent in care of Carlson's-Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Emma Mae Moller, 85, passed away Monday, July 26th, 2021. Emma was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Gladys M. Knudson and Harvey M. Osborn. She worked as an Environmental Supervisor at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska for 24 years and at the Morris Co. Hospital in Environmental service in Council Grove, Kansas for 10 years. Survivors include her daughters, Angela Wilson and Kay Moller both of Manhattan, Kansas; sister, Neva Jean Longstreth, of Council Bluff, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Gerald Moller; children, Donald Lee Moller, Lois Nowak, Thomas Moller, Nancy Scarbrough; brothers, Ray Osborn and Roy Osborn. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 2nd at Wilsey Cemetery in Wilsey, Kansas. Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Research at KSU sent in care of Carlson's-Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Emma Mae Moller

SFC (RET) Buck William Irwin, 84, of Junction City, passed away on July 27, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Visitation will be held Monday, August 2, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.. at Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association. He was born on November 10, 1936, Clute, TX to Robert W. and Pearl (Hudson) Irwin. Buck joined the U S Army August 1, 1958, he served in Vietnam and received the Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal w/V Device, 1 OLC, Vietnam Service Medal w/four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal, First Class Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Bronze Star Medal, w/V Device, 1OLC, Good Conduct Medal, Five Awards. Buck retired from the Army September 1, 1978. Following his retirement he worked for Steve's Auto Sales for a period of time as a car salesman. In 1982 he went to work for the Geary County Sheriff's Department as a Correction's Officer, he retired from there as Chief Jailer January 1, 2000. Buck was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also a fan of any Texas sports team. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a 38 year proud member of the Fraternal Order of The Eagles Aerie 830. On February 2, 1965, Hutchinson, KS he married Glenda A. (Sutton) she preceded him in death April 12, 2010. Buck is survived by three children, Patty Irwin, Sara (Wayne) Hoffman, Jr. Glen Irwin, all of Junction City, KS and Michelle Gomena of Halifax, VA; his special friend, Cathy Bolte of Manhattan, KS; five grandchildren, Johnathan Hensley, Lillie Washburn, Hunter Arsenault, Hattie Hoffman all of Junction City, KS and Brian Gomena of Topeka, KS; three great-grandchildren; two nephews, Edward Hale of Dallas, TX and Rick Hale of New Brunfels, TX and a great niece Anna Hale-Whistler of Arlington, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Anna.

SFC (RET) Buck William Irwin, 84, of Junction City, passed away on July 27, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Visitation will be held Monday, August 2, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.. at Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association. He was born on November 10, 1936, Clute, TX to Robert W. and Pearl (Hudson) Irwin. Buck joined the U S Army August 1, 1958, he served in Vietnam and received the Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal w/V Device, 1 OLC, Vietnam Service Medal w/four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal, First Class Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Bronze Star Medal, w/V Device, 1OLC, Good Conduct Medal, Five Awards. Buck retired from the Army September 1, 1978. Following his retirement he worked for Steve's Auto Sales for a period of time as a car salesman. In 1982 he went to work for the Geary County Sheriff's Department as a Correction's Officer, he retired from there as Chief Jailer January 1, 2000. Buck was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also a fan of any Texas sports team. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a 38 year proud member of the Fraternal Order of The Eagles Aerie 830. On February 2, 1965, Hutchinson, KS he married Glenda A. (Sutton) she preceded him in death April 12, 2010. Buck is survived by three children, Patty Irwin, Sara (Wayne) Hoffman, Jr. Glen Irwin, all of Junction City, KS and Michelle Gomena of Halifax, VA; his special friend, Cathy Bolte of Manhattan, KS; five grandchildren, Johnathan Hensley, Lillie Washburn, Hunter Arsenault, Hattie Hoffman all of Junction City, KS and Brian Gomena of Topeka, KS; three great-grandchildren; two nephews, Edward Hale of Dallas, TX and Rick Hale of New Brunfels, TX and a great niece Anna Hale-Whistler of Arlington, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Anna.

SFC (RET) Buck William Irwin

SFC (RET) George F. Ahlers, 81, of Junction City, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. George was born April 23, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH the son of Joseph Henry and Lavina Marie Ahlers. George married Wilma Elaine Goertz on January 11, 1964, in Wabasha, MN. She passed away August 28, 2013. George and Wilma moved to Junction City in 1980 while George was stationed in the United States Army. He retired from the Unites States Army in 1981. While serving in the Army, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert (M-16 Rifle) Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Meritorious Service Medal. He later worked as a Deputy with the Geary County Sheriff's Department. He also worked as a Hall Monitor at Fort Riley Middle School. He is survived by one daughter, Dawn "Dee" Goudey and her husband Tom; one son, Bill Ahlers and his wife Cindy all of Junction City, KS; four grandchildren, Amanda Small and her husband Jake, Ashley Svaty and her husband James, Ariana and Chase Ahlers; one great-granddaughter, Addison Small; two brothers, Tom Ahlers and Joe Ahlers; two sisters, Vinie Krause and Char Katenkamp; a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wilma, three brothers and two sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) George F. Ahlers, 81, of Junction City, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. George was born April 23, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH the son of Joseph Henry and Lavina Marie Ahlers. George married Wilma Elaine Goertz on January 11, 1964, in Wabasha, MN. She passed away August 28, 2013. George and Wilma moved to Junction City in 1980 while George was stationed in the United States Army. He retired from the Unites States Army in 1981. While serving in the Army, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert (M-16 Rifle) Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Meritorious Service Medal. He later worked as a Deputy with the Geary County Sheriff's Department. He also worked as a Hall Monitor at Fort Riley Middle School. He is survived by one daughter, Dawn "Dee" Goudey and her husband Tom; one son, Bill Ahlers and his wife Cindy all of Junction City, KS; four grandchildren, Amanda Small and her husband Jake, Ashley Svaty and her husband James, Ariana and Chase Ahlers; one great-granddaughter, Addison Small; two brothers, Tom Ahlers and Joe Ahlers; two sisters, Vinie Krause and Char Katenkamp; a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wilma, three brothers and two sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) George F. Ahlers

Adam Lee Samuelson, age 38 of Randolph, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.


He was born on March 18, 1983 in Wamego, the son of James “Sam” Darwin and Connie Sue (Orsborn) Samuelson.  He graduated from Rock Creek High School in 2001 and received a degree in Graphic Art and Design from Manhattan Area Technical College.

On April 18, 2021, he married Kerrie Ann Volpert.  She survives of the home.

Adam worked for Shilling Construction doing many different jobs.  He was a social butterfly and never knew a stranger.  He enjoyed collecting elephants and gaming.  He was a loving husband, father and son.



In addition to his wife Kerrie, he is survived by his parents, Sam and Connie Samuelson of Westmoreland; his brother, Nick Samuelson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three step sons, Cian, Rylan and Damon; one grandmother, Norma Orsborn of Blue Rapids; a nephew, Shawn Samuelson; a niece, Jazmine Samuelson; one aunt, one uncle and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by three grandparents, Arno and Eleanor Samuelson and Marvin Orsborn.



Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Adam Samuelson Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Hom

Adam Lee Samuelson, age 38 of Randolph, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on March 18, 1983 in Wamego, the son of James “Sam” Darwin and Connie Sue (Orsborn) Samuelson. He graduated from Rock Creek High School in 2001 and received a degree in Graphic Art and Design from Manhattan Area Technical College.

On April 18, 2021, he married Kerrie Ann Volpert. She survives of the home.

Adam worked for Shilling Construction doing many different jobs. He was a social butterfly and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed collecting elephants and gaming. He was a loving husband, father and son.

In addition to his wife Kerrie, he is survived by his parents, Sam and Connie Samuelson of Westmoreland; his brother, Nick Samuelson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three step sons, Cian, Rylan and Damon; one grandmother, Norma Orsborn of Blue Rapids; a nephew, Shawn Samuelson; a niece, Jazmine Samuelson; one aunt, one uncle and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by three grandparents, Arno and Eleanor Samuelson and Marvin Orsborn.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Adam Samuelson Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Hom

Adam Lee Samuelson

Virginia Levier,&nbsp;age 98, of Manhattan, died July 26, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Virginia was born on June 4, 1923 the daughter of Edwin and Sunshine (Strange) Brown in Blur Rapids, Kansas. She lived most of her life in Blue Rapids and graduated from Blue Rapids High School. She was united in marriage to William Lloyd Lillibridge in 1943. They had four children: Larry, Diane, Linda, and Mike. She was later divorced and married Charles Levier. Virginia and Charles later divorced. Virginia lived in Pasco, Washington for 14 years. She then lived in Manhattan to be closer to her mother and step-father. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Stuart and Phylis Beer, also her daughter Diane Stewart; and her beloved companion, Bill McCashland. Virginia is survived by her children, Larry, Linda, and Mike; also, her four grandchildren: Kim Elliot, Corey Stewart, Shannon Daily, and Brandon Daily; and her three great-grandchildren: Brooke, Matty and Ethan. At Virginia’s request there will be no services. She will be cremated. Virginia was a good mother and she loved her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She will be missed very much by all. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virginia Levier,&nbsp;age 98, of Manhattan, died July 26, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Virginia was born on June 4, 1923 the daughter of Edwin and Sunshine (Strange) Brown in Blur Rapids, Kansas. She lived most of her life in Blue Rapids and graduated from Blue Rapids High School. She was united in marriage to William Lloyd Lillibridge in 1943. They had four children: Larry, Diane, Linda, and Mike. She was later divorced and married Charles Levier. Virginia and Charles later divorced. Virginia lived in Pasco, Washington for 14 years. She then lived in Manhattan to be closer to her mother and step-father. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Stuart and Phylis Beer, also her daughter Diane Stewart; and her beloved companion, Bill McCashland. Virginia is survived by her children, Larry, Linda, and Mike; also, her four grandchildren: Kim Elliot, Corey Stewart, Shannon Daily, and Brandon Daily; and her three great-grandchildren: Brooke, Matty and Ethan. At Virginia’s request there will be no services. She will be cremated. Virginia was a good mother and she loved her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She will be missed very much by all. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virginia Levier

Wanda Marie Bean passed away on Friday, July 23, surrounded by family. Wanda, the beloved wife of Roger Lee Bean, was born in 1939 in Healy, Kansas, and raised in a sod home near Healy before moving to a house in town. Wanda is survived by her husband Roger, and by her children Brenda Kay Tooley and husband Michael Tooley, Rhonda Leigh Holloman and husband Ken (Spike) Holloman, Scott Roger Bean and wife Jill Bean and Jerry Lynn Bean and wife Jessie Bean, as well as six grandchildren, Tyler (Morgan), Kendal (Jeff), Nathan (Brianna), Luke, Gunner and Grant, and two great-granddaughters, Izzy and Zoey, and also by her siblings Diane Brown (Duane), Rolland Stewart (Carol), Beth Pike and Janice Tarvin, as well as her sister-in-law Karen Salyer (Theron) and Richard Bean (Betty). Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Ellsworth Stewart, and her sister Rita Barnes. Wanda and Roger married in 1960. Wanda earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University in 1960. Wanda worked in Forsyth Library as a student at Fort Hays, later becoming a teacher and substitute teacher as well as a loving homemaker for her husband and children. Wanda loved books and the libraries they came from, as well as many kinds of music. She enjoyed crochet, knitting and cross stitch, as well as gardening and being outdoors, but most of all spending time with her family. She was a gifted creative artist in many different craft mediums. Wanda had a warm spirit and an exceptional ability to create a beautiful and welcoming home and garden. She was loved and adored by her family. She made any room she entered light up. Wanda loved to celebrate (and decorate for) the holidays, instilling this love in her children and grandchildren. She was a kind, loyal, thoughtful friend. She loved to laugh, enjoying the little things in life, with an ability to appreciate and find joy in the places and people around her. Family was profoundly important to her. She was loved by all who knew her. She touched many lives. Services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Wanda to the Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries (https://www.trmonline.org/) or The National Audubon Society (https://www.audubon.org/). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wanda Marie Bean passed away on Friday, July 23, surrounded by family. Wanda, the beloved wife of Roger Lee Bean, was born in 1939 in Healy, Kansas, and raised in a sod home near Healy before moving to a house in town. Wanda is survived by her husband Roger, and by her children Brenda Kay Tooley and husband Michael Tooley, Rhonda Leigh Holloman and husband Ken (Spike) Holloman, Scott Roger Bean and wife Jill Bean and Jerry Lynn Bean and wife Jessie Bean, as well as six grandchildren, Tyler (Morgan), Kendal (Jeff), Nathan (Brianna), Luke, Gunner and Grant, and two great-granddaughters, Izzy and Zoey, and also by her siblings Diane Brown (Duane), Rolland Stewart (Carol), Beth Pike and Janice Tarvin, as well as her sister-in-law Karen Salyer (Theron) and Richard Bean (Betty). Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Ellsworth Stewart, and her sister Rita Barnes. Wanda and Roger married in 1960. Wanda earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University in 1960. Wanda worked in Forsyth Library as a student at Fort Hays, later becoming a teacher and substitute teacher as well as a loving homemaker for her husband and children. Wanda loved books and the libraries they came from, as well as many kinds of music. She enjoyed crochet, knitting and cross stitch, as well as gardening and being outdoors, but most of all spending time with her family. She was a gifted creative artist in many different craft mediums. Wanda had a warm spirit and an exceptional ability to create a beautiful and welcoming home and garden. She was loved and adored by her family. She made any room she entered light up. Wanda loved to celebrate (and decorate for) the holidays, instilling this love in her children and grandchildren. She was a kind, loyal, thoughtful friend. She loved to laugh, enjoying the little things in life, with an ability to appreciate and find joy in the places and people around her. Family was profoundly important to her. She was loved by all who knew her. She touched many lives. Services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Wanda to the Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries (https://www.trmonline.org/) or The National Audubon Society (https://www.audubon.org/). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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