SFC (RET) Lorenzo M. (Rocky) Garcia Sr., 75, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at home on March 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Lorenzo was born on January 25, 1949, and was raised in Texas with his seven other siblings. After Lorenzo's high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably until his retirement in 2004.After retirement, he continued to work in order to stay active. Some of his jobs outside of retirement consisted of working for the recycling plant, landscaping, and taking care of his friends and family. Looking after the ones he cared about was always his main goal. He always put the needs of others before his. Lorenzo never knew a stranger, he made friends with everyone he met and was always very social. He made his rounds around town in order to talk with his friends and keep up to date with their lives. Whether he was taking a walk or bicycle ride, he made sure to be outside in nature.

He is survived by three daughters, Christina (Sheldon) Malicke of Baldwin City, Kansas, Edica Garcia, and Monica Austin both of Lawrence, Kansas; one son, Lorenzo (Kayla Clark) Garcia Jr. of Fleming Island, Florida; six siblings, Alex, Nora, Angie, Junior, Mimi, and Victor; four grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. He is preceded by his mother, Paulita Macias and his brother, Charlie Garcia.

A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 1:00 p.m. with full military honors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SFC (RET) Lorenzo M. (Rocky) Garcia Sr., 75, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at home on March 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.Lorenzo was born on January 25, 1949, and was raised in Texas with his seven other siblings. After Lorenzo's high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably until his retirement in 2004.After retirement, he continued to work in order to stay active. Some of his jobs outside of retirement consisted of working for the recycling plant, landscaping, and taking care of his friends and family. Looking after the ones he cared about was always his main goal. He always put the needs of others before his. Lorenzo never knew a stranger, he made friends with everyone he met and was always very social. He made his rounds around town in order to talk with his friends and keep up to date with their lives. Whether he was taking a walk or bicycle ride, he made sure to be outside in nature.He is survived by three daughters, Christina (Sheldon) Malicke of Baldwin City, Kansas, Edica Garcia, and Monica Austin both of Lawrence, Kansas; one son, Lorenzo (Kayla Clark) Garcia Jr. of Fleming Island, Florida; six siblings, Alex, Nora, Angie, Junior, Mimi, and Victor; four grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends. He is preceded by his mother, Paulita Macias and his brother, Charlie Garcia.A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 1:00 p.m. with full military honors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) Lorenzo M. (Rocky) Garcia Sr.

Victor Duwane Leadón was born in Junction City, Kansas on June 16, 1964. He transitioned on March 8, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.

Victor gave his life to God at a very young age. He was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. He put God and family first in his life."Vic" as he was called by family and was known as "Tito" by his high school friends which later became Victor. He loved to have a good time and he loved to laugh. You knew Vic by his laughter. He loved his family and was proud of the fact that he was from "Kansas." He would let you know "I'm from Kansas!" if you thought he was from anywhere else. He loved sports and played baseball from elementary to high school. He loved all Kansas teams from college to professional basketball and baseball. The one team that took precedence for him were his "Chiefs!" Like his grandfather, who he was fortunate to have worked side by side with in Junction City, Kansas, Vic had a strong work ethic. Like his grandfather, Vic was a hard worker. Working was an important part of Vic's character. His fondest memories were the times he spent in Junction City with his grandparents. He also enjoyed working for the City of Denver as an employee of Parks and Recreation. He took joy and pride in landscaping the city that he and his crew did around the city of Denver. Although he enjoyed his work, his favorite pastime was being with his family and friends, laughing and sharing conversations. He was like his grandfather, James McQuiller, as he never met a stranger. He was friendly, outgoing and did not speak unkind words about other people. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known this kind and wonderful man. To know Vic was to love him.

Those left to cherish Vic's memory and mourn his loss include his mother and father, Doris and Anthony Jeffries of Colorado; sisters, Beverely Leadón and Dr. Denise Leadón both of Colorado; two daughters, Raychele Napue and Sarai Collins; nieces, Natasha Leadón, Adriana (Christopher) Leadón-Baird, Selasia Leadón Vita, Libya Leadón Vita, Omolara Leadón Vita and Ophelia Baird; nephews, Langston Baird and Solomon Baird, all of Colorado; uncles, James Howard McQuiller of Kansas, Frenchy McQuiller of Georgia, John (Pat) McQuller of Missouri, Volley McQuiller of Georgia and Carl McQuiller of Kansas; and a host of cousins he loved and adored along with other relatives and many friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ida McQuiller; aunts Floradean Blanton, Pat McQuller, Lavon Jackson, and Shirley Gardenhire.

Visitation:&nbsp; Friday, March 22, 2024 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441

Service:&nbsp; Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

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 </figure>Victor Duwane Leadón was born in Junction City, Kansas on June 16, 1964. He transitioned on March 8, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.Victor gave his life to God at a very young age. He was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. He put God and family first in his life."Vic" as he was called by family and was known as "Tito" by his high school friends which later became Victor. He loved to have a good time and he loved to laugh. You knew Vic by his laughter. He loved his family and was proud of the fact that he was from "Kansas." He would let you know "I'm from Kansas!" if you thought he was from anywhere else. He loved sports and played baseball from elementary to high school. He loved all Kansas teams from college to professional basketball and baseball. The one team that took precedence for him were his "Chiefs!" Like his grandfather, who he was fortunate to have worked side by side with in Junction City, Kansas, Vic had a strong work ethic. Like his grandfather, Vic was a hard worker. Working was an important part of Vic's character. His fondest memories were the times he spent in Junction City with his grandparents. He also enjoyed working for the City of Denver as an employee of Parks and Recreation. He took joy and pride in landscaping the city that he and his crew did around the city of Denver. Although he enjoyed his work, his favorite pastime was being with his family and friends, laughing and sharing conversations. He was like his grandfather, James McQuiller, as he never met a stranger. He was friendly, outgoing and did not speak unkind words about other people. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known this kind and wonderful man. To know Vic was to love him.Those left to cherish Vic's memory and mourn his loss include his mother and father, Doris and Anthony Jeffries of Colorado; sisters, Beverely Leadón and Dr. Denise Leadón both of Colorado; two daughters, Raychele Napue and Sarai Collins; nieces, Natasha Leadón, Adriana (Christopher) Leadón-Baird, Selasia Leadón Vita, Libya Leadón Vita, Omolara Leadón Vita and Ophelia Baird; nephews, Langston Baird and Solomon Baird, all of Colorado; uncles, James Howard McQuiller of Kansas, Frenchy McQuiller of Georgia, John (Pat) McQuller of Missouri, Volley McQuiller of Georgia and Carl McQuiller of Kansas; and a host of cousins he loved and adored along with other relatives and many friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ida McQuiller; aunts Floradean Blanton, Pat McQuller, Lavon Jackson, and Shirley Gardenhire.Visitation:&nbsp; Friday, March 22, 2024 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441Service:&nbsp; Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

Victor Duwane Leadón

Gilbert Arthur Green was born December 7, 1928 to Art and Maureen Green in Waterville, Kansas. He died March 18, 2024 in Abilene, Kansas. 

After graduating from high school, Gil served in the Air Force at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas for four years and met his wife Marjorie. He graduated from Emporia State University with a degree in Education and went on to his first teaching job at Herington Junior High in Herington, Kansas where he was a health and PE teacher as well as a coach.&nbsp; Gil moved to Abilene, Kansas where he taught and retired from Abilene Middle School after 35 years. He coached football, basketball and track. He also had a long career of refereeing volleyball, basketball and football, receiving an honor for 50 years in 2018. In the summer months, Gil was Camp Manager at Camp Mary Dell in Abilene. He was married to Marge Green for 68 years and had three children. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Nancy Hawley (Michael) of San Diego, CA and Lori Schartz of Wichita, KS. They have four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Abilene First United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. The family suggests memorial be given to USD 435/AMS for the Abilene Middle School/Sports Program. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414, NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gilbert Arthur Green was born December 7, 1928 to Art and Maureen Green in Waterville, Kansas. He died March 18, 2024 in Abilene, Kansas. After graduating from high school, Gil served in the Air Force at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas for four years and met his wife Marjorie. He graduated from Emporia State University with a degree in Education and went on to his first teaching job at Herington Junior High in Herington, Kansas where he was a health and PE teacher as well as a coach.&nbsp; Gil moved to Abilene, Kansas where he taught and retired from Abilene Middle School after 35 years. He coached football, basketball and track. He also had a long career of refereeing volleyball, basketball and football, receiving an honor for 50 years in 2018. In the summer months, Gil was Camp Manager at Camp Mary Dell in Abilene. He was married to Marge Green for 68 years and had three children. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Nancy Hawley (Michael) of San Diego, CA and Lori Schartz of Wichita, KS. They have four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Abilene First United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. The family suggests memorial be given to USD 435/AMS for the Abilene Middle School/Sports Program. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414, NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gilbert Arthur Green - December 7th, 1928 - March 18th, 2024

Alayne Grace Novotny, age 22, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away March 16, 2024 in Overland Park.

She was born on March 30, 2001 in Manhattan, the daughter of Willie and Kylie (Bramhall) Novotny. She grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 2019.

Alayne grace was the most carefree person who always found the good in everyone. Grace couldn’t have been a more perfect middle name for someone who emitted so much gracefulness, no matter what cards life dealt her.

Alayne was known for her carefree and loving nature, bringing joy and happiness to all who knew her. Her beauty, both inside and out, radiated in every aspect of her life.

Her carefree spirit inspired those around her to embrace each moment with love and laughter.

Throughout her life, Alayne touched the hearts of many with her kindness and compassion. She had a deep love for her family and cherished the time they spent together.

In addition to her loving nature, Alayne had a natural beauty that captivated everyone she met. Anyone who had the privilege to meet Alayne was met with her mother’s beautiful blue eyes, her infectious smile and she was most likely twirling her hair.

Alayne loved music and good social gathering. Some of her favorite things were attending raves and festivals with her friends- where she was usually wearing something glittery. She also loved the color pink and was always up on the latest fashion and makeup trends.

Alayne is survived by her mother Kylie Novotny, her father Willie Novotny and his wife Michelle, her brother Matthew and her beloved dog Millie. She is also survived by her grandparents Matt and Beth Novotny of Pratt, Kansas and Nan and Ray Lisher of Frankfort, Kansas, as well has several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Alayne was preceded in death by her Grandpa Ron Bramhall, formerly of Frankfort, Kansas.

Alayne will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her. #Foreverlaynesworld

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday March 24, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Funeral services for Alayne will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday March 25, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

The family encourages casual dress, in bright colors- especially pink.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alayne Novotny Memorial Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Alayne Grace Novotny, age 22, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away March 16, 2024 in Overland Park.She was born on March 30, 2001 in Manhattan, the daughter of Willie and Kylie (Bramhall) Novotny. She grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 2019.Alayne grace was the most carefree person who always found the good in everyone. Grace couldn’t have been a more perfect middle name for someone who emitted so much gracefulness, no matter what cards life dealt her.Alayne was known for her carefree and loving nature, bringing joy and happiness to all who knew her. Her beauty, both inside and out, radiated in every aspect of her life.Her carefree spirit inspired those around her to embrace each moment with love and laughter.Throughout her life, Alayne touched the hearts of many with her kindness and compassion. She had a deep love for her family and cherished the time they spent together.In addition to her loving nature, Alayne had a natural beauty that captivated everyone she met. Anyone who had the privilege to meet Alayne was met with her mother’s beautiful blue eyes, her infectious smile and she was most likely twirling her hair.Alayne loved music and good social gathering. Some of her favorite things were attending raves and festivals with her friends- where she was usually wearing something glittery. She also loved the color pink and was always up on the latest fashion and makeup trends.Alayne is survived by her mother Kylie Novotny, her father Willie Novotny and his wife Michelle, her brother Matthew and her beloved dog Millie. She is also survived by her grandparents Matt and Beth Novotny of Pratt, Kansas and Nan and Ray Lisher of Frankfort, Kansas, as well has several aunts, uncles and cousins.Alayne was preceded in death by her Grandpa Ron Bramhall, formerly of Frankfort, Kansas.Alayne will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her. #ForeverlaynesworldThe family will greet friends during a visitation from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday March 24, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Funeral services for Alayne will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday March 25, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.The family encourages casual dress, in bright colors- especially pink.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alayne Novotny Memorial Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Alayne Grace Novotny

Nancy Ellen Weeks, 74, of Belvue Kansas, passed away on March 13, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas.

She was born on July 12, 1949 in Wamego, KS. Nancy was the daughter of Edith (Lyddane) and Keith Weeks. Nancy graduated Wamego High School in 1967, then proceeded her education in teaching. Nancy taught for many years and later retired from the Americus school district after 30+ years of teaching. Nancy never wanted to stop working. After retiring from teaching, she continued to work at Stockgrowers State Bank for many years in Paxico, KS, she later retired at the end of 2023.

Nancy was also a life member (51 years) of Loyal Chapter #176 Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake, Kansas. She was also a former charter member of the Wamego Assembly #72 of Rainbow Girls.

Nancy is survived by her nephews, Robert Mundy of Admire, KS; Tony (JoAnne) Mundy of Yreka, CA; niece Terri (Scott) Nelson of Las Vegas, NV; and great niece Shelby (Jonathan) Lagerquist of Wamego, KS. Nancy also had a great nephew Grant Nelson, Las Vegas Nevada; great nephew Grant Mundy of Admire, KS, and two great nieces Rachel (Nicholas) Trollope of Pittsburg,KS and Oliva Mundy of Girard, KS. Nancy also had a great great niece Brooklyn Lagerquist of Wamego, KS, and was expecting another great great niece this coming spring. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Keith and Edith Weeks, her two sisters, Loreen Weeks (Kraushaar) and Judy Weeks (Mundy), and her niece Barbara Zimmerling (Kraushaar).

Nancy loved being an aunt, and was the staple of our family. She had many friends throughout her life who thought the world of her and she will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date by her family.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home,|Manhattan, KS is handling arrangements.

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 </figure>Nancy Ellen Weeks, 74, of Belvue Kansas, passed away on March 13, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas.She was born on July 12, 1949 in Wamego, KS. Nancy was the daughter of Edith (Lyddane) and Keith Weeks. Nancy graduated Wamego High School in 1967, then proceeded her education in teaching. Nancy taught for many years and later retired from the Americus school district after 30+ years of teaching. Nancy never wanted to stop working. After retiring from teaching, she continued to work at Stockgrowers State Bank for many years in Paxico, KS, she later retired at the end of 2023.Nancy was also a life member (51 years) of Loyal Chapter #176 Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake, Kansas. She was also a former charter member of the Wamego Assembly #72 of Rainbow Girls.Nancy is survived by her nephews, Robert Mundy of Admire, KS; Tony (JoAnne) Mundy of Yreka, CA; niece Terri (Scott) Nelson of Las Vegas, NV; and great niece Shelby (Jonathan) Lagerquist of Wamego, KS. Nancy also had a great nephew Grant Nelson, Las Vegas Nevada; great nephew Grant Mundy of Admire, KS, and two great nieces Rachel (Nicholas) Trollope of Pittsburg,KS and Oliva Mundy of Girard, KS. Nancy also had a great great niece Brooklyn Lagerquist of Wamego, KS, and was expecting another great great niece this coming spring. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Keith and Edith Weeks, her two sisters, Loreen Weeks (Kraushaar) and Judy Weeks (Mundy), and her niece Barbara Zimmerling (Kraushaar).Nancy loved being an aunt, and was the staple of our family. She had many friends throughout her life who thought the world of her and she will be greatly missed.A celebration of life will be announced at a later date by her family.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home,|Manhattan, KS is handling arrangements.

Nancy Ellen Weeks

Susan Palmer Swanke died on March 19, 2024, in Westmoreland Kansas from cancer.

The third of four children, Sue was born and raised in Chicago to parents Robert and Gertrude Palmer. Sue lived in the area until her early twenties. She left Chicago and went to nursing school, living in various places around the country until she settled in San Diego. It was there that she met Thomas &nbsp;Swanke, and the two married in 1984.

Sue became a nurse to help people and worked in hospitals throughout her career. &nbsp;She held many different positions, from the ER to the recovery room and everything in between. Never one to settle for the way things were, Sue was known for her compassionate care, and fought for the wellbeing of both her patients and fellow nurses.

&nbsp;A fiercely independent woman, Sue had many passions outside of her career. She was a member of the SCA while in San Diego, and could often be found taking care of horses or in the saddle. An avid gardener and birder, she transformed the yards of every home she owned, creating safe spaces for birds to land and feed. Sue also loved to sew, hand making her own wedding dress, along with countless Halloween costumes for her children. Finally, after being introduced to them by her children, Sue loved to play video games. She was very active online, and created many lasting friendships with gamers all over the country.

Sue was a force to be reckoned with. Her iron will, stubborn nature, do-it-yourself attitude, and sardonic humor will be impossible for anyone who knew her to forget. Once she set her mind to something, there was nothing that would stand in her way. Sue is survived by her brother Lynn, her son Peter, her daughter Heidi, and her grandson Miles. She was loved by all of us, and while her loss is painful, we are thankful that she is no longer suffering and hope she is reunited with the ones she loved.”

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Memorial contributions can be made payable to Purple Power Animal Welfare Society (PPAWS) or the Northern Flint Hills Autobahn Society and can be left in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Susan Palmer Swanke died on March 19, 2024, in Westmoreland Kansas from cancer.The third of four children, Sue was born and raised in Chicago to parents Robert and Gertrude Palmer. Sue lived in the area until her early twenties. She left Chicago and went to nursing school, living in various places around the country until she settled in San Diego. It was there that she met Thomas &nbsp;Swanke, and the two married in 1984.Sue became a nurse to help people and worked in hospitals throughout her career. &nbsp;She held many different positions, from the ER to the recovery room and everything in between. Never one to settle for the way things were, Sue was known for her compassionate care, and fought for the wellbeing of both her patients and fellow nurses.&nbsp;A fiercely independent woman, Sue had many passions outside of her career. She was a member of the SCA while in San Diego, and could often be found taking care of horses or in the saddle. An avid gardener and birder, she transformed the yards of every home she owned, creating safe spaces for birds to land and feed. Sue also loved to sew, hand making her own wedding dress, along with countless Halloween costumes for her children. Finally, after being introduced to them by her children, Sue loved to play video games. She was very active online, and created many lasting friendships with gamers all over the country.Sue was a force to be reckoned with. Her iron will, stubborn nature, do-it-yourself attitude, and sardonic humor will be impossible for anyone who knew her to forget. Once she set her mind to something, there was nothing that would stand in her way. Sue is survived by her brother Lynn, her son Peter, her daughter Heidi, and her grandson Miles. She was loved by all of us, and while her loss is painful, we are thankful that she is no longer suffering and hope she is reunited with the ones she loved.”A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Memorial contributions can be made payable to Purple Power Animal Welfare Society (PPAWS) or the Northern Flint Hills Autobahn Society and can be left in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Susan Swanke

Sally Murrison, 71 of Chapman passed away at Stormont Vail Flint Hills Junction City, Kansas on Monday March 18, 2024. Sally was born April 18, 1952 the daughter of Howard and Dorothy Dean in Junction City. On December 11, 1971 she married James Murrison in Junction City, Kansas. To this union 4 children were born: Toni Meinhardt, Corey Murrison (Carol), Scott Murrison, and Brian Murrison. Sally was preceded in death by her parents. Sally is survived by her husband of the home, her children and her sister Susan Phelps (James) of Papillion, Nebraska.

In keeping with Sally’s wishes the family has selected cremation and a private service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Chapman Senior Center Meals on Wheels program and may be sent in care of Londeen-Overlease funeral Chapel PO Box 411 Chapman, Kansas 67431&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sally Murrison, 71 of Chapman passed away at Stormont Vail Flint Hills Junction City, Kansas on Monday March 18, 2024. Sally was born April 18, 1952 the daughter of Howard and Dorothy Dean in Junction City. On December 11, 1971 she married James Murrison in Junction City, Kansas. To this union 4 children were born: Toni Meinhardt, Corey Murrison (Carol), Scott Murrison, and Brian Murrison. Sally was preceded in death by her parents. Sally is survived by her husband of the home, her children and her sister Susan Phelps (James) of Papillion, Nebraska.In keeping with Sally’s wishes the family has selected cremation and a private service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Chapman Senior Center Meals on Wheels program and may be sent in care of Londeen-Overlease funeral Chapel PO Box 411 Chapman, Kansas 67431&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sally Ann Murrison

Opal I Dalton, age 89, years, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was born December 9, 1934, the daughter of Jesse and Helen (Adolph) Thompson. She attended grade school in Alida and graduated from DCCHS in 1953. She married Wayne E. Dalton in 1954.Opal worked for Montgomery Wards for 12 years. She worked for civil service in finance for 16 years.

Opal was very talented.&nbsp; She was an amazing seamstress making clothes for her family. She made and sold crafts and had Dalton’s Upholstery with the help of her husband. She enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends. Her family was most important to her. She loved gatherings with her sisters and their families and spending time with or talking to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters Janet Lowrey (Mike) of Chapman, Carolyn Howard (Milton) of Junction City, son Danny Dalton of Bremerton, Washington, grandchildren Brandon Lowrey (Kris) of Oley, Pennsylvania, Daphne Anderson (Jeff) New Market, Alabama, Kurtis Howard (Julie) California, Missouri, Kelly Heindel (Dennis) of Milford, Chris Dalton of Seattle, Washington, Daniel Dalton, Robert Dalton, Greg Dalton all of Bremerton, Washington, eight great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren, sisters Edna Liccardi of Chapman, Lois Currie of Junction City, LaVera Heidel of Junction City, and Phyllis Serrault of Topeka.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Derrald Dalton.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman Senior Center and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411 Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Opal I Dalton, age 89, years, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was born December 9, 1934, the daughter of Jesse and Helen (Adolph) Thompson. She attended grade school in Alida and graduated from DCCHS in 1953. She married Wayne E. Dalton in 1954.Opal worked for Montgomery Wards for 12 years. She worked for civil service in finance for 16 years.Opal was very talented.&nbsp; She was an amazing seamstress making clothes for her family. She made and sold crafts and had Dalton’s Upholstery with the help of her husband. She enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends. Her family was most important to her. She loved gatherings with her sisters and their families and spending time with or talking to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She is survived by her daughters Janet Lowrey (Mike) of Chapman, Carolyn Howard (Milton) of Junction City, son Danny Dalton of Bremerton, Washington, grandchildren Brandon Lowrey (Kris) of Oley, Pennsylvania, Daphne Anderson (Jeff) New Market, Alabama, Kurtis Howard (Julie) California, Missouri, Kelly Heindel (Dennis) of Milford, Chris Dalton of Seattle, Washington, Daniel Dalton, Robert Dalton, Greg Dalton all of Bremerton, Washington, eight great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren, sisters Edna Liccardi of Chapman, Lois Currie of Junction City, LaVera Heidel of Junction City, and Phyllis Serrault of Topeka.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Derrald Dalton.Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman Senior Center and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Home, P.O. Box 411 Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Opal I Dalton

H. Philip Howe, age 91 of Manhattan died on Sunday March 17th peacefully at his home.

Phil was born on July 3rd, 1932 in Manhattan, the son of Harold and Ruth Howe. He grew up in Manhattan and attended the Sacred Heart Academy schools. Even though Phil spent most of his time growing up in Manhattan, in the summer Phil would spend time on their family farms. Phil's dad grew up on a farm near Chapman and Phil's mom grew up on a farm near Solomon. Phil would talk fondly about being on the farms - fishing in the river and helping with the harvest and other farm activities.

Phil graduated from the Sacred Heart Academy in Manhattan in the spring of 1950. That fall, Phil enrolled at Kansas State University and joined the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. The four years at Kansas State were great years for Phil - the lifelong friendships he made with his Beta friends as well as attaining a degree in Business Administration. During the summers of Phil's college days, he and several of his friends worked at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. Later in life Phil and his friends would meet in Estes Park every August and hike in the Rocky Mountain National Park for a week. Phil loved those trips because he was able to recreate and relive some of his best memories of his college days with some of his closest friends.

On June 1st, 1957, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan Phil was united in marriage to Margaret Griffith. They were married for 57 years until Margaret's passing 10 years ago. Phil and Margaret had four children - David, Janet, Evan and Katy. David lives in Scottsdale, AZ, Janet Daniels and her husband Mike live in Phoenix, AZ, Evan and his wife Shelley live in Prairie Village, KS and Katy Doyle and her husband Tim live in LaGrange IL. Phil is also survived by 10 grandchildren - Maggie Freeman, Kate Buhrow, Jim Daniels, Alex Howe, Alicia Howe, Conner Howe, Megan Doyle, Brian Doyle, Clare Doyle and Amy Doyle. Phil also has 8 great grandchildren.

Phil started his business career in Manhattan as a Consumer Loan Officer for Union National Bank. His office was right downtown on the corner of 4th and Poyntz - in the middle of the action in the 1960's. After several years as an officer of Union National Bank, Phil decided to charter his own bank. After a long process of working with the Kansas Banking Department, Phil was able to get a charter for a new bank for Manhattan. In 1969 "Kansas State Bank" was officially opened. While the permanent bank building was being constructed at its current Westloop location, Phil and the staff of 3 operated out of a "trailer home" on the other end of Westloop. The joke was that don't worry so much about getting robbed in daylight hours, but rather worry about someone coming along at night and hooking up the whole bank to their pickup truck and driving away. One of their earlier promotions was to give away trees under the tag line "grow with us" I know that through the years customers would come up to Phil and say that the little tree they got was now fully grown.

Phil had other business interests outside of banking. He is on a lot of mailing lists and subscribed to many different newspapers and publications. He was always reading about and talking about the latest innovations in farming or ranching or about some new product. It kept him very busy. His interests also carried over to his duty to give back. As many in this community know, Phil has supported many charitable organizations here in Manhattan including the Manhattan Community Foundation.

In short, Phil had a very impactful life both for his family and for his community. He truly cared about doing the right thing.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21st, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Kerry Ninemire as Celebrant. Private family inurnment will be in Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>H. Philip Howe, age 91 of Manhattan died on Sunday March 17th peacefully at his home.Phil was born on July 3rd, 1932 in Manhattan, the son of Harold and Ruth Howe. He grew up in Manhattan and attended the Sacred Heart Academy schools. Even though Phil spent most of his time growing up in Manhattan, in the summer Phil would spend time on their family farms. Phil's dad grew up on a farm near Chapman and Phil's mom grew up on a farm near Solomon. Phil would talk fondly about being on the farms - fishing in the river and helping with the harvest and other farm activities.Phil graduated from the Sacred Heart Academy in Manhattan in the spring of 1950. That fall, Phil enrolled at Kansas State University and joined the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. The four years at Kansas State were great years for Phil - the lifelong friendships he made with his Beta friends as well as attaining a degree in Business Administration. During the summers of Phil's college days, he and several of his friends worked at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. Later in life Phil and his friends would meet in Estes Park every August and hike in the Rocky Mountain National Park for a week. Phil loved those trips because he was able to recreate and relive some of his best memories of his college days with some of his closest friends.On June 1st, 1957, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan Phil was united in marriage to Margaret Griffith. They were married for 57 years until Margaret's passing 10 years ago. Phil and Margaret had four children - David, Janet, Evan and Katy. David lives in Scottsdale, AZ, Janet Daniels and her husband Mike live in Phoenix, AZ, Evan and his wife Shelley live in Prairie Village, KS and Katy Doyle and her husband Tim live in LaGrange IL. Phil is also survived by 10 grandchildren - Maggie Freeman, Kate Buhrow, Jim Daniels, Alex Howe, Alicia Howe, Conner Howe, Megan Doyle, Brian Doyle, Clare Doyle and Amy Doyle. Phil also has 8 great grandchildren.Phil started his business career in Manhattan as a Consumer Loan Officer for Union National Bank. His office was right downtown on the corner of 4th and Poyntz - in the middle of the action in the 1960's. After several years as an officer of Union National Bank, Phil decided to charter his own bank. After a long process of working with the Kansas Banking Department, Phil was able to get a charter for a new bank for Manhattan. In 1969 "Kansas State Bank" was officially opened. While the permanent bank building was being constructed at its current Westloop location, Phil and the staff of 3 operated out of a "trailer home" on the other end of Westloop. The joke was that don't worry so much about getting robbed in daylight hours, but rather worry about someone coming along at night and hooking up the whole bank to their pickup truck and driving away. One of their earlier promotions was to give away trees under the tag line "grow with us" I know that through the years customers would come up to Phil and say that the little tree they got was now fully grown.Phil had other business interests outside of banking. He is on a lot of mailing lists and subscribed to many different newspapers and publications. He was always reading about and talking about the latest innovations in farming or ranching or about some new product. It kept him very busy. His interests also carried over to his duty to give back. As many in this community know, Phil has supported many charitable organizations here in Manhattan including the Manhattan Community Foundation.In short, Phil had a very impactful life both for his family and for his community. He truly cared about doing the right thing.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21st, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Kerry Ninemire as Celebrant. Private family inurnment will be in Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

H. Philip Howe

Dorothy (Mother Gilbert) Lee Gilbert, 95, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on March 15, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 3, 1928, to Charles and Mary Gertrude (Downs) Wilson in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Dorothy married her husband, Lifford, December 3, 1949, while they were living in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had seven children that she raised in Indianapolis: Michael Harwell, William Harwell, Ronald Gilbert, Deborah (Gilbert) Jones, Reginald Gilbert, Dwayne Gilbert, Holly Michelle Gilbert and her niece, Denise Gaddie. Later in life, she raised three of her grandchildren: Alyson Brown, Latoya Reed, and Janelle Jackson.December 3, 1949, she married her husband, Lifford Gilbert and were happily married for 36 years. During their early years of marriage, they were a part of a few churches in Indianapolis, but they made the decision to bring their family to Junction City so they could pastor the Pentecostal Church. Mother Gilbert was involved with The Pentecostal Church for many years. She had many responsibilities within the church such as being the First Lady, organizing the Women's of Faith Choir, and she started and organized the church's first prayer band committee.

She is survived by her two sons, Ronald (Norma) Gilbert and Reginald Gilbert; one daughter, Deborah (Sam) Jones and a host of other family and friends. She is preceded by her three sons, Michael Harwell, William Harwell, and Dwayne Gilbert; one daughter, Holly Michelle Gilbert and her parents, Charles and Mary Gertrude.

A visitation will take place at The Pentecostal Church, Monday, March 25, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at The Pentecostal Church. A committal service will follow at Highland Cemetery.

Memorials contributions are suggested to go to the Dorothy Gilbert Learning Center, 239 W 5th St, P.O. box 1192, Junction City, KS 66441.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorothy (Mother Gilbert) Lee Gilbert, 95, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on March 15, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on May 3, 1928, to Charles and Mary Gertrude (Downs) Wilson in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Dorothy married her husband, Lifford, December 3, 1949, while they were living in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had seven children that she raised in Indianapolis: Michael Harwell, William Harwell, Ronald Gilbert, Deborah (Gilbert) Jones, Reginald Gilbert, Dwayne Gilbert, Holly Michelle Gilbert and her niece, Denise Gaddie. Later in life, she raised three of her grandchildren: Alyson Brown, Latoya Reed, and Janelle Jackson.December 3, 1949, she married her husband, Lifford Gilbert and were happily married for 36 years. During their early years of marriage, they were a part of a few churches in Indianapolis, but they made the decision to bring their family to Junction City so they could pastor the Pentecostal Church. Mother Gilbert was involved with The Pentecostal Church for many years. She had many responsibilities within the church such as being the First Lady, organizing the Women's of Faith Choir, and she started and organized the church's first prayer band committee.She is survived by her two sons, Ronald (Norma) Gilbert and Reginald Gilbert; one daughter, Deborah (Sam) Jones and a host of other family and friends. She is preceded by her three sons, Michael Harwell, William Harwell, and Dwayne Gilbert; one daughter, Holly Michelle Gilbert and her parents, Charles and Mary Gertrude.A visitation will take place at The Pentecostal Church, Monday, March 25, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at The Pentecostal Church. A committal service will follow at Highland Cemetery.Memorials contributions are suggested to go to the Dorothy Gilbert Learning Center, 239 W 5th St, P.O. box 1192, Junction City, KS 66441.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy (Mother Gilbert) Lee Gilbert

Rita F. Alexander 95 of Clifton, Ks died Saturday March 16, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor Clay Center, Ks.

She was born May 6, 1928, to Henry and Veronica (Ekart) Ruhkamp in Marysville Ks. &nbsp;She attended St. Johns Catholic school in Hanover, Ks. &nbsp;She was a member of the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Clifton, Ks.

She Married Lawrence (Bus) Alexander on November 4, 1947, at St. Johns Baptist Catholic Church ‘in Hanover Kansas. To this union 7 children were born. &nbsp;Rita was a housewife and home maker. &nbsp;She loved to crochet, quiltting, sewing, playing cards, loved to cook, and baked for different events and organizations and family get togethers and a mean coconut cream pie and cinnamon rolls to die for. &nbsp;She enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was a member St. Mary’s Alter Society and Clifton America Legion Auxiliary.

Rita is survived by Kathleen (Jerry) Sorrell if Clyde Kansas, David (Linda) Alexander of Kerrville, TX, Ronald (Nanay) Alexander Emporia, Ks, Danial Aleander of Salina, Ks., Dennis (Carol) Alexander of Clifton, Ks., Cynthia (Randy) Dugan of El Dorado, Ks., Phyllis (Lowell) Reith of Salina, Ks., and one sister in law Nan Alexander of Sahse, Tx and numerous grandchildren, Great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and Numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death of her husband Lawrence (Bus), her parents Henry and Veronica Ruhkamp, sisters Lela Moravek and Delores Keiffer and 2 grandsons Joe Sorell and Treff Alexander.

Visitations will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clifton, Ks Rosary will be recited at 6&nbsp; p.m.

Funeral services will be 10: 00 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Memorial contributions to Alter Society, Clifton Aux. and Clifton ambulance

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 </figure>Rita F. Alexander 95 of Clifton, Ks died Saturday March 16, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor Clay Center, Ks.She was born May 6, 1928, to Henry and Veronica (Ekart) Ruhkamp in Marysville Ks. &nbsp;She attended St. Johns Catholic school in Hanover, Ks. &nbsp;She was a member of the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Clifton, Ks.She Married Lawrence (Bus) Alexander on November 4, 1947, at St. Johns Baptist Catholic Church ‘in Hanover Kansas. To this union 7 children were born. &nbsp;Rita was a housewife and home maker. &nbsp;She loved to crochet, quiltting, sewing, playing cards, loved to cook, and baked for different events and organizations and family get togethers and a mean coconut cream pie and cinnamon rolls to die for. &nbsp;She enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was a member St. Mary’s Alter Society and Clifton America Legion Auxiliary.Rita is survived by Kathleen (Jerry) Sorrell if Clyde Kansas, David (Linda) Alexander of Kerrville, TX, Ronald (Nanay) Alexander Emporia, Ks, Danial Aleander of Salina, Ks., Dennis (Carol) Alexander of Clifton, Ks., Cynthia (Randy) Dugan of El Dorado, Ks., Phyllis (Lowell) Reith of Salina, Ks., and one sister in law Nan Alexander of Sahse, Tx and numerous grandchildren, Great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and Numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death of her husband Lawrence (Bus), her parents Henry and Veronica Ruhkamp, sisters Lela Moravek and Delores Keiffer and 2 grandsons Joe Sorell and Treff Alexander.Visitations will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clifton, Ks Rosary will be recited at 6&nbsp; p.m.Funeral services will be 10: 00 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic ChurchMemorial contributions to Alter Society, Clifton Aux. and Clifton ambulance

Rita F. Alexander

James L. “Jim” Frohardt was born July 14, 1943 in Clay Center, Kansas the son of Emil Laverne and Myrtle Chamberlin Frohardt.&nbsp; Jim passed away March 3, 2024 at Stormont Vail Flint Hill campus in Junction City.

&nbsp; Jim attended the Upland School and graduated from DCCHS with the class of 1961.After graduation Jim worked for the Alida Coop, the City of Chapman in the capacity of a police officer and Chief of Police. Jim also served as long time Chapman Fire Chief as well as a member of Dickinson County Fire District #1. Jim operated the Frohardt Garage and farmed for many years.Jim married Kathy Manbeck on October 4, 1964 in Chapman. 

Jim is survived by his wife Kathy of the home, his daughter Tina Frohardt of Chapman, his son Shawn Frohardt of Topeka and his loyal four-legged son Riley. Jim is also survived by his grandsons Joel Jordan of Junction City and Trent Jordan and his wife Stephanie of rural Chapman, his sister-in-law Vicki Rehm (Dean) of Abilene and nephew Chad LIvingston (Michele) of Abilene, and Brian Livingston (Angie) of Olathe, KS and a niece Stacia Wiley (Darin) of Chapman as well as great nieces and nephew Kaylee Livingston, Tori and Jaxon Foy. Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

A family visitation will be held at the Londeen-Overlease Chapel 206 W. 5th street in Chapman Friday evening March 22nd beginning at 6:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held Saturday March 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapman United Methodist Church 426 Sheeran Chapman, Kansas

Memorials may be made in Jim’s honor to the Chapman Area Preservation Society (CAPS) or the Dickinson County Fire&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>James L. “Jim” Frohardt was born July 14, 1943 in Clay Center, Kansas the son of Emil Laverne and Myrtle Chamberlin Frohardt.&nbsp; Jim passed away March 3, 2024 at Stormont Vail Flint Hill campus in Junction City.&nbsp; Jim attended the Upland School and graduated from DCCHS with the class of 1961.After graduation Jim worked for the Alida Coop, the City of Chapman in the capacity of a police officer and Chief of Police. Jim also served as long time Chapman Fire Chief as well as a member of Dickinson County Fire District #1. Jim operated the Frohardt Garage and farmed for many years.Jim married Kathy Manbeck on October 4, 1964 in Chapman. Jim is survived by his wife Kathy of the home, his daughter Tina Frohardt of Chapman, his son Shawn Frohardt of Topeka and his loyal four-legged son Riley. Jim is also survived by his grandsons Joel Jordan of Junction City and Trent Jordan and his wife Stephanie of rural Chapman, his sister-in-law Vicki Rehm (Dean) of Abilene and nephew Chad LIvingston (Michele) of Abilene, and Brian Livingston (Angie) of Olathe, KS and a niece Stacia Wiley (Darin) of Chapman as well as great nieces and nephew Kaylee Livingston, Tori and Jaxon Foy. Jim was preceded in death by his parents.A family visitation will be held at the Londeen-Overlease Chapel 206 W. 5th street in Chapman Friday evening March 22nd beginning at 6:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held Saturday March 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapman United Methodist Church 426 Sheeran Chapman, KansasMemorials may be made in Jim’s honor to the Chapman Area Preservation Society (CAPS) or the Dickinson County Fire&nbsp;&nbsp;

James L. “Jim” Frohardt 

Georgia Marie Phillips, 96 of Abilene, Kansas passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Village Manor Nursing Home. Georgia was born on January 7, 1928 in Enterprise, Kansas, the daughter of George and Amy Haslouer. She grew up in the Enterprise area. She married Donald Phillips on September 22, 1947 at St. Andrew’s church in Abilene, KS. Don and Georgia had four children; Patricia, Jeanette, Sarah, and Charles.

Georgia was a homemaker during the early married years, and after the kids got into school, she worked for eight years as a nurses’ aide. She then drove a nine passenger school bus for the Chapman school district for six years. Georgia was a Girl Scout Leader for ten years and leader of the food’s class in 4H for six years. She enjoyed oil painting (many of which can be found in the children’s homes), gardening, and most any type of craft. She was also active in the Enterprise EHU group. She and Don had a standing monthly pinochle game with their Enterprise friends. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene.Her main interest was always with her children and grandchildren. She was always there for the kids growing up, but, she loved taking care of the grandkid’s; watching them for their parents, going to their sporting events, dances, 4H reviews, and anything else they might be involved in. To some of them she was the “orange” grandma, to others “Grandma Lambie”, but to all, greatly loved.

Survivor’s include: her children, Patricia Oglesby (Mike) of Goodyear, AZ; Jeanette Vahsholtz of Abilene, KS; Sarah Tidwell of Emporia, KS; and Charles Phillips (Jackie) of Enterprise, KS; eight grandchildren, Michelle Roeser (Rayne), Amanda Kay (Aaron), Travis Ramos, Philip Tidwell (Liesl), Chris Tidwell (Stephanie), Cassie Kolinski (Trevor), Callie Bell (TJ), and Carlie Huser (Adam); 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents (George and Amy Haslouer), her husband (Don Phillips), a grandchild (Curt Oglesby) and a great grandchild (Chance Ramos).

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Hospice of Dickinson County.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Georgia Marie Phillips, 96 of Abilene, Kansas passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Village Manor Nursing Home. Georgia was born on January 7, 1928 in Enterprise, Kansas, the daughter of George and Amy Haslouer. She grew up in the Enterprise area. She married Donald Phillips on September 22, 1947 at St. Andrew’s church in Abilene, KS. Don and Georgia had four children; Patricia, Jeanette, Sarah, and Charles.Georgia was a homemaker during the early married years, and after the kids got into school, she worked for eight years as a nurses’ aide. She then drove a nine passenger school bus for the Chapman school district for six years. Georgia was a Girl Scout Leader for ten years and leader of the food’s class in 4H for six years. She enjoyed oil painting (many of which can be found in the children’s homes), gardening, and most any type of craft. She was also active in the Enterprise EHU group. She and Don had a standing monthly pinochle game with their Enterprise friends. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene.Her main interest was always with her children and grandchildren. She was always there for the kids growing up, but, she loved taking care of the grandkid’s; watching them for their parents, going to their sporting events, dances, 4H reviews, and anything else they might be involved in. To some of them she was the “orange” grandma, to others “Grandma Lambie”, but to all, greatly loved.Survivor’s include: her children, Patricia Oglesby (Mike) of Goodyear, AZ; Jeanette Vahsholtz of Abilene, KS; Sarah Tidwell of Emporia, KS; and Charles Phillips (Jackie) of Enterprise, KS; eight grandchildren, Michelle Roeser (Rayne), Amanda Kay (Aaron), Travis Ramos, Philip Tidwell (Liesl), Chris Tidwell (Stephanie), Cassie Kolinski (Trevor), Callie Bell (TJ), and Carlie Huser (Adam); 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents (George and Amy Haslouer), her husband (Don Phillips), a grandchild (Curt Oglesby) and a great grandchild (Chance Ramos).Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Hospice of Dickinson County.&nbsp;Services:<ul>
 <li>Visitation: Friday, March 22nd, 2024 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414&nbsp; NW 3rd, ABILENE, KS 67410</li><li>Rosary Service:&nbsp; Friday, March 22nd, 2024, 7:30pm</li><li>Service:&nbsp; Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, 10:30 a.m, St. Andrew Catholic Chrurch</li><li>Officiant:&nbsp;&nbsp;Father Peter O'Donell</li>
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Georgia Marie Phillips

Our world has become a lot less bright with the loss of our dear Frank.

Frank C. Parrett entered the world at Leavenworth, Kansas on March 15, 1936. He was the third child born to Glen and Katherine (Shortridge) Parrett, joining sisters Olive Mae and Dorothy. His brother Robert (Gus) followed a few years later. Frank moved as a youth with his family to Haddam, Kansas and thereafter forever considered it his hometown. After completing his education there he found his niche in alfalfa and feed commodity trading. He was a self-made man and thrived in this industry, cultivating lifelong friendships and contacts as only Frank could. He never met a stranger. He began his career in Yaggy, Kansas, moving in 1960 to Consolidated Blenders and then to Hillside Dehy in Uehling, Nebraska in 1963. Frank eventually became part owner of Scribner Alfalfa in the early 1970s. Among his many adventures is surviving an alfalfa pellet fire, during which he sustained significant injuries. Frank eventually sold his business and worked for Switzer Trading, moving and trading grain commodities from 1987 to 2001. He was even lured from his retirement by Tallgrass Commodities in Wamego, Kansas to help mentor the staff and grow the company. He cherished the friends that he made there and so enjoyed working into his sunset years.

Frank was blessed with two long marriages. He wed Francisca “Frisco” Quinn on March 17, 1956. They were married for 45 years, until her death on April 18, 2001. They had no children. Frank acquired a ready-made family upon his marriage to Alberta K. Lallak on September 19, 2003. He cherished her children and grandchildren as his own. He was a devoted husband, father and “Papa Frank.” He and Alberta spent their best years together, traveling the world by boat, plane, train and RV. He was a fixture for many years in row 10 at Country Stampede and enjoyed playing Pitch, Pinochle, Poker (really, any and all card games!) and Pegs &amp; Jokers with family and dear friends.

Frank was a character, full of pithy comments and astute observations about life, all the while befriending those in his path, from neighbors and co-workers, to store clerks and wait staff at restaurants. We always got special attention with Frank around! While he yearned to be home, his last days spent at Wellsprings of Westmoreland, Kansas were enriched by new friendships with the staff and fellow residents. The nursing staff there reported that if he wasn’t harassing them, they knew something was wrong.

Frank is survived by his wife, Alberta Lallak-Parrett, his children Steve (Deb) Shepek, Todd (Siri) Shepek and Johnette Shepek, four grandchildren, Erin (Kyle) Hedrick, John (Ashley) Shepek, Tim (Jenna) Shepek and Kaylee (Trent) Ulbrich, eight great-grandchildren, Kailee and Aiden Shepek, Wyatt, Audrey, Grace and Sophie Hedrick and Ava and Beckett Shepek, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank delighted in the antics of his beloved dogs over the years—Clarence (a female, in spite of her name), Winnie Pooh and Maggie. His most contented moments were when he was driving the roads of Nebraska with Clarence perched on the seatback behind him or snuggled into his recliner with Winnie or Maggie on his lap.

Frank had a big personality and an even bigger heart. He will be so missed by those who loved him.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Friday April 5, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday April 5, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be at a later date.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to either Wellsprings of Westmoreland or Purple Power Animal Welfare Society. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Our world has become a lot less bright with the loss of our dear Frank.Frank C. Parrett entered the world at Leavenworth, Kansas on March 15, 1936. He was the third child born to Glen and Katherine (Shortridge) Parrett, joining sisters Olive Mae and Dorothy. His brother Robert (Gus) followed a few years later. Frank moved as a youth with his family to Haddam, Kansas and thereafter forever considered it his hometown. After completing his education there he found his niche in alfalfa and feed commodity trading. He was a self-made man and thrived in this industry, cultivating lifelong friendships and contacts as only Frank could. He never met a stranger. He began his career in Yaggy, Kansas, moving in 1960 to Consolidated Blenders and then to Hillside Dehy in Uehling, Nebraska in 1963. Frank eventually became part owner of Scribner Alfalfa in the early 1970s. Among his many adventures is surviving an alfalfa pellet fire, during which he sustained significant injuries. Frank eventually sold his business and worked for Switzer Trading, moving and trading grain commodities from 1987 to 2001. He was even lured from his retirement by Tallgrass Commodities in Wamego, Kansas to help mentor the staff and grow the company. He cherished the friends that he made there and so enjoyed working into his sunset years.Frank was blessed with two long marriages. He wed Francisca “Frisco” Quinn on March 17, 1956. They were married for 45 years, until her death on April 18, 2001. They had no children. Frank acquired a ready-made family upon his marriage to Alberta K. Lallak on September 19, 2003. He cherished her children and grandchildren as his own. He was a devoted husband, father and “Papa Frank.” He and Alberta spent their best years together, traveling the world by boat, plane, train and RV. He was a fixture for many years in row 10 at Country Stampede and enjoyed playing Pitch, Pinochle, Poker (really, any and all card games!) and Pegs &amp; Jokers with family and dear friends.Frank was a character, full of pithy comments and astute observations about life, all the while befriending those in his path, from neighbors and co-workers, to store clerks and wait staff at restaurants. We always got special attention with Frank around! While he yearned to be home, his last days spent at Wellsprings of Westmoreland, Kansas were enriched by new friendships with the staff and fellow residents. The nursing staff there reported that if he wasn’t harassing them, they knew something was wrong.Frank is survived by his wife, Alberta Lallak-Parrett, his children Steve (Deb) Shepek, Todd (Siri) Shepek and Johnette Shepek, four grandchildren, Erin (Kyle) Hedrick, John (Ashley) Shepek, Tim (Jenna) Shepek and Kaylee (Trent) Ulbrich, eight great-grandchildren, Kailee and Aiden Shepek, Wyatt, Audrey, Grace and Sophie Hedrick and Ava and Beckett Shepek, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Frank delighted in the antics of his beloved dogs over the years—Clarence (a female, in spite of her name), Winnie Pooh and Maggie. His most contented moments were when he was driving the roads of Nebraska with Clarence perched on the seatback behind him or snuggled into his recliner with Winnie or Maggie on his lap.Frank had a big personality and an even bigger heart. He will be so missed by those who loved him.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Friday April 5, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday April 5, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be at a later date.The family requests that memorial contributions be made to either Wellsprings of Westmoreland or Purple Power Animal Welfare Society. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Frank C. Parrett 

Marvin Gould was born in Enfield, Middlesex, England to Amy House Gould, a classical and jazz pianist and Edwin Gould, a draftsman and engineer. In 1951, Marvin and his family came to the U.S. via the Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association aboard the S.S. America. Their first home in the U.S. was in Kansas City and ten years later they settled in Texas. Marvin died of cancer in the same city where he first lived more than 70 years later.

Marvin’s passions were family, art, music and golf, among thousands of other interests. He was an endless seeker of knowledge and could hold a conversation with anyone. His sense of humor and wit are what drew people to him. Today, he would still be talking with the nurses if he could. We often joked he would win at Jeopardy if given the chance.

To appease his mother, Marvin was formally trained as a pianist and read and wrote music. During his teenage years in a rebellious streak, he took up the guitar, began playing rock ‘n roll and never turned back. One of his students wrote him a note saying, “you are a juke box hero.” To stay out of trouble, he played in a band during high school in venues around Texas. Later in Kansas, he became a member of Melvin and the Monotones and the Back Porch Blues Band. His solo performance was “Knockout” by the Bad News Blues Band. He was reciting lyrics to some of his favorite rock and roll music days before he died.

Marvin’s love of music translated into appreciating marks on a page and an understanding of time between notes and the space between lines. At the age of eight, his father gave him a Speedball lettering book, several pin points and a bottle of ink; with these tools he drew the Montgomery Ward catalog. Fascinated by lines on a page, Marvin developed a love of drawing that continued throughout his life. Art was his solace and his means of Marking • Time.

In 1969, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served as an airplane refueler along the flight line on Okinawa during the Vietnam Conflict. There, he developed an appreciation for the Asian culture and landscape, often reflected in his art work. He was honorably discharged as an E4.

After his military service, Marvin was a draftsman for a steel corporation in Houston and then branched out to sign making and billboard design for companies in Texas, Utah and Kansas. At one point during his career in Texas, he was painting a billboard and fell from the scaffolding. Later he joked, “I shouldn’t have stepped back to critique my work”. Marvin earned his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Sam Houston State University in the 1970s. Thirty years later, he returned to school and earned a Master of Fine Arts from Kansas State University. He was a graduate teaching assistant and then an instructor of art at K-State. He was passionate about teaching, and genuinely cared about his students. It was never just about art, but about life and learning about oneself.

While teaching and after his retirement, he also worked as a Gallery Tech at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art and assisted exhibit designers and curators with all aspects of display, design and maintenance. Marvin worked on the installation and design of many exhibitions over the years, one of the more difficult ones, especially related to signage, vinyl and lettering was Pete Souza: Two Presidents, One Photographer.

Marvin’s own works of art are displayed in galleries in Houston, Tulsa and the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, in addition to homes around the country.

An avid athlete in high school, he played every sport, but baseball was his favorite. He developed a passion for golf and began teaching his daughter Ashley to play when she was two. That passion continued through January of this year when he was playing in 37-degree weather. He has certificates to prove two-holes-in-one, both on Kansas golf courses. One of his favorite memories was walking the Old Course at St. Andrews Golf Club in Scotland on a beautiful fall day with his besties – Millie and Donna.

On St. Patrick’s Day (a date he could easily remember), Marvin and Rebecca were married in Denton, Texas. Daughter Ashley was his love. He was incredibly proud of her accomplishments and instilled in her a love of art, creativity, sports, music, how to fix stuff, and so much more.

Marvin cherished his many friends and colleagues including, Beth, Duane, Lindsay, Nelson, Raleigh, his golf buddies, art colleagues, and so many more.

He is survived by Rebecca, his wife of almost 44 years, his daughter Ashley Jager, son-in-law Robert Jager, his precious grandson Alex Jager, half-sister Elizabeth Davidson and many cousins in England. He is also survived by other family members including the Matochas, van Dijks, Schoemans, Bacons, Borrellos and his much-loved nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilyn Susan Gould.

The family thanks the Manhattan and KU Medical Center nurses and physicians for the care they showed Marvin over the last months of his life.

A celebration of his life and art will be held later in the year.

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art or the Manhattan Arts Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Marvin Gould was born in Enfield, Middlesex, England to Amy House Gould, a classical and jazz pianist and Edwin Gould, a draftsman and engineer. In 1951, Marvin and his family came to the U.S. via the Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association aboard the S.S. America. Their first home in the U.S. was in Kansas City and ten years later they settled in Texas. Marvin died of cancer in the same city where he first lived more than 70 years later.Marvin’s passions were family, art, music and golf, among thousands of other interests. He was an endless seeker of knowledge and could hold a conversation with anyone. His sense of humor and wit are what drew people to him. Today, he would still be talking with the nurses if he could. We often joked he would win at Jeopardy if given the chance.To appease his mother, Marvin was formally trained as a pianist and read and wrote music. During his teenage years in a rebellious streak, he took up the guitar, began playing rock ‘n roll and never turned back. One of his students wrote him a note saying, “you are a juke box hero.” To stay out of trouble, he played in a band during high school in venues around Texas. Later in Kansas, he became a member of Melvin and the Monotones and the Back Porch Blues Band. His solo performance was “Knockout” by the Bad News Blues Band. He was reciting lyrics to some of his favorite rock and roll music days before he died.Marvin’s love of music translated into appreciating marks on a page and an understanding of time between notes and the space between lines. At the age of eight, his father gave him a Speedball lettering book, several pin points and a bottle of ink; with these tools he drew the Montgomery Ward catalog. Fascinated by lines on a page, Marvin developed a love of drawing that continued throughout his life. Art was his solace and his means of Marking • Time.In 1969, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served as an airplane refueler along the flight line on Okinawa during the Vietnam Conflict. There, he developed an appreciation for the Asian culture and landscape, often reflected in his art work. He was honorably discharged as an E4.After his military service, Marvin was a draftsman for a steel corporation in Houston and then branched out to sign making and billboard design for companies in Texas, Utah and Kansas. At one point during his career in Texas, he was painting a billboard and fell from the scaffolding. Later he joked, “I shouldn’t have stepped back to critique my work”. Marvin earned his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Sam Houston State University in the 1970s. Thirty years later, he returned to school and earned a Master of Fine Arts from Kansas State University. He was a graduate teaching assistant and then an instructor of art at K-State. He was passionate about teaching, and genuinely cared about his students. It was never just about art, but about life and learning about oneself.While teaching and after his retirement, he also worked as a Gallery Tech at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art and assisted exhibit designers and curators with all aspects of display, design and maintenance. Marvin worked on the installation and design of many exhibitions over the years, one of the more difficult ones, especially related to signage, vinyl and lettering was Pete Souza: Two Presidents, One Photographer.Marvin’s own works of art are displayed in galleries in Houston, Tulsa and the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, in addition to homes around the country.An avid athlete in high school, he played every sport, but baseball was his favorite. He developed a passion for golf and began teaching his daughter Ashley to play when she was two. That passion continued through January of this year when he was playing in 37-degree weather. He has certificates to prove two-holes-in-one, both on Kansas golf courses. One of his favorite memories was walking the Old Course at St. Andrews Golf Club in Scotland on a beautiful fall day with his besties – Millie and Donna.On St. Patrick’s Day (a date he could easily remember), Marvin and Rebecca were married in Denton, Texas. Daughter Ashley was his love. He was incredibly proud of her accomplishments and instilled in her a love of art, creativity, sports, music, how to fix stuff, and so much more.Marvin cherished his many friends and colleagues including, Beth, Duane, Lindsay, Nelson, Raleigh, his golf buddies, art colleagues, and so many more.He is survived by Rebecca, his wife of almost 44 years, his daughter Ashley Jager, son-in-law Robert Jager, his precious grandson Alex Jager, half-sister Elizabeth Davidson and many cousins in England. He is also survived by other family members including the Matochas, van Dijks, Schoemans, Bacons, Borrellos and his much-loved nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilyn Susan Gould.The family thanks the Manhattan and KU Medical Center nurses and physicians for the care they showed Marvin over the last months of his life.A celebration of his life and art will be held later in the year.Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art or the Manhattan Arts Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Marvin Gould 

Manfred (Red) Roy Nelly, 69, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on March 14, 2024, in his home. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will take place at a later date.

He was born on July 29, 1954, to Everett and Grete (Gneich) Nelly at Great Lakes, Illinois. At the age of two, his family decided to move to Junction City. This is where Red stayed and made his life.The year leading up to his high school graduation day from Junction City High School, Red decided to enlist into the U.S. Marines and served honorably between the years of 1972 - 1976. Red took a job at the Railcar Repair Plant after his military career. He was very dedicated to his work. Red started as a shop employee and worked to become a supervisor and later, plant manager. September 1, 2021, he decided to retire to spend more time with his family and with his hobbies. He was an active member of Boy Scout Troop 460 of Milford, Kansas and the Adventure Scouts. His passions were hunting, fishing, camping, and his family.

He is survived by his loving wife Pamela; one son, John Nelly; one step son, Carl Campbell; one grand daughter, Gracie Campbell; one nephew, Jason Nelly, his wife, Teresa, and their two children, Jayden, and Tatum; one niece, Melissa Nelly-Cramer her husband Michael, and their two children, Monroe and Buddy, and a host of other loving friends.He is preceded by his parents, one brother, George and his wife Kathi Nelly.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Manfred (Red) Roy Nelly, 69, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on March 14, 2024, in his home. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will take place at a later date.He was born on July 29, 1954, to Everett and Grete (Gneich) Nelly at Great Lakes, Illinois. At the age of two, his family decided to move to Junction City. This is where Red stayed and made his life.The year leading up to his high school graduation day from Junction City High School, Red decided to enlist into the U.S. Marines and served honorably between the years of 1972 - 1976. Red took a job at the Railcar Repair Plant after his military career. He was very dedicated to his work. Red started as a shop employee and worked to become a supervisor and later, plant manager. September 1, 2021, he decided to retire to spend more time with his family and with his hobbies. He was an active member of Boy Scout Troop 460 of Milford, Kansas and the Adventure Scouts. His passions were hunting, fishing, camping, and his family.He is survived by his loving wife Pamela; one son, John Nelly; one step son, Carl Campbell; one grand daughter, Gracie Campbell; one nephew, Jason Nelly, his wife, Teresa, and their two children, Jayden, and Tatum; one niece, Melissa Nelly-Cramer her husband Michael, and their two children, Monroe and Buddy, and a host of other loving friends.He is preceded by his parents, one brother, George and his wife Kathi Nelly.A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Manfred (Red) Roy Nelly

Gordon Dale Caldwell, age 66, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. He was born on May 12, 1957, to parents Roger and Ima (Rogers) Caldwell in Dallas, TX.

Gordon was a resident of Manhattan since 1993 and resided in Houston, TX prior. On February 14, 1995, Gordon married Cheryl (Boese) Caldwell in Manhattan. Over the years, Gordon worked as a fiber optic technician.

He is survived by his two sons, Josh (Madeline) Beham, Kansas City, KS, Sam (Lauren) Beham, Lawrence, KS; Daughters, Courtney (Cameron) Starks-Cowper, Kansas City, KS, and Alex (Tyler) Stamper, Germany.

He was preceded in death by both parents.

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 </figure>Gordon Dale Caldwell, age 66, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. He was born on May 12, 1957, to parents Roger and Ima (Rogers) Caldwell in Dallas, TX.Gordon was a resident of Manhattan since 1993 and resided in Houston, TX prior. On February 14, 1995, Gordon married Cheryl (Boese) Caldwell in Manhattan. Over the years, Gordon worked as a fiber optic technician.He is survived by his two sons, Josh (Madeline) Beham, Kansas City, KS, Sam (Lauren) Beham, Lawrence, KS; Daughters, Courtney (Cameron) Starks-Cowper, Kansas City, KS, and Alex (Tyler) Stamper, Germany.He was preceded in death by both parents.There will be no service at this time.

Gordon Dale Caldwell

James Robert (Jim) Phelps (85) was born August 29, 1938, in a farmhouse five miles southwest of Miltonvale, KS, to Ernest and Ida (Geist) Phelps. He passed away March 7, 2024. &nbsp;

Jim attended Grass Valley rural grade school and graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School in 1956. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1961 with a degree in education. &nbsp;He later earned a master’s degree in education from K-State.

&nbsp;Growing up, Jim spent many summers working on his father’ farm, and for other local farmers. &nbsp;He also spent two summers working for his oldest sister, Grace and her husband Elmo Kaiser at their ranch near Ellendale, North Dakota.

In the fall of 1961 Jim began his teaching career which spanned 33 years. He taught two years at Walker Grade School, a one room school near Longford, Kansas. Then three years at Wakefield, Ks. &nbsp;junior high school. The next 28 years he spent teaching English at Wakefield High School. &nbsp;He retired from teaching in 1994.

Jim loved playing and watching sports. He was the head basketball coach for Wakefield junior high, and an assistant coach for the boys’ basketball team at the high school. &nbsp;Jim was also the head coach for the Wakefield Girl’s high school basketball team when they first started playing. He sometimes donned pads and scrimmaged with the high school football team, and also played town team basketball and softball. &nbsp;He played some golf, but his favorite sport to play was tennis.&nbsp;

Jim never married, but he had a large family. &nbsp;He was a fixture at holiday and weekend gatherings at his sister, Betty and husband Clayton Reed’s farm at nearby Oak Hill. &nbsp;Their three kids, eight grandkids, and eleven great-grandkids meant there was always a lot of activity at the farm.

Jim also spent quite a bit of time with his brother Wayne in Hutchinson, wife Melva Jean, and their two kids and three great-grandkids. Distance made it more difficult, but he was still able to stay close with Grace and Elmo Kaiser, their five boys, twelve grandkids and 24 great-grandkids

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, sister Grace and husband Elmo Kaiser, sister Betty and husband Clayton Reed, nephews Ray Kaiser and Randy Reed, and niece Dana (Reed) Hayes. &nbsp;He is survived by a brother, Wayne and wife Melva Jean Phelps, nephews Bob, Frank, John, and Jim Kaiser, Mark Reed, and Steve Phelps, and niece Kimberly (Phelps) Frieze. &nbsp;

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15th at the Madura Congregational Church, 802 Grove St., Wakefield, Ks. &nbsp;A light luncheon will follow the service.

Burial to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Miltonvale cemetery, Miltonvale, Ks. &nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to Madura Church, or the Wakefield Museum, 604 6th St., Wakefield, KS 67487.

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 </figure>James Robert (Jim) Phelps (85) was born August 29, 1938, in a farmhouse five miles southwest of Miltonvale, KS, to Ernest and Ida (Geist) Phelps. He passed away March 7, 2024. &nbsp;Jim attended Grass Valley rural grade school and graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School in 1956. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1961 with a degree in education. &nbsp;He later earned a master’s degree in education from K-State.&nbsp;Growing up, Jim spent many summers working on his father’ farm, and for other local farmers. &nbsp;He also spent two summers working for his oldest sister, Grace and her husband Elmo Kaiser at their ranch near Ellendale, North Dakota.In the fall of 1961 Jim began his teaching career which spanned 33 years. He taught two years at Walker Grade School, a one room school near Longford, Kansas. Then three years at Wakefield, Ks. &nbsp;junior high school. The next 28 years he spent teaching English at Wakefield High School. &nbsp;He retired from teaching in 1994.Jim loved playing and watching sports. He was the head basketball coach for Wakefield junior high, and an assistant coach for the boys’ basketball team at the high school. &nbsp;Jim was also the head coach for the Wakefield Girl’s high school basketball team when they first started playing. He sometimes donned pads and scrimmaged with the high school football team, and also played town team basketball and softball. &nbsp;He played some golf, but his favorite sport to play was tennis.&nbsp;Jim never married, but he had a large family. &nbsp;He was a fixture at holiday and weekend gatherings at his sister, Betty and husband Clayton Reed’s farm at nearby Oak Hill. &nbsp;Their three kids, eight grandkids, and eleven great-grandkids meant there was always a lot of activity at the farm.Jim also spent quite a bit of time with his brother Wayne in Hutchinson, wife Melva Jean, and their two kids and three great-grandkids. Distance made it more difficult, but he was still able to stay close with Grace and Elmo Kaiser, their five boys, twelve grandkids and 24 great-grandkidsJim was preceded in death by his parents, sister Grace and husband Elmo Kaiser, sister Betty and husband Clayton Reed, nephews Ray Kaiser and Randy Reed, and niece Dana (Reed) Hayes. &nbsp;He is survived by a brother, Wayne and wife Melva Jean Phelps, nephews Bob, Frank, John, and Jim Kaiser, Mark Reed, and Steve Phelps, and niece Kimberly (Phelps) Frieze. &nbsp;Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15th at the Madura Congregational Church, 802 Grove St., Wakefield, Ks. &nbsp;A light luncheon will follow the service.Burial to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Miltonvale cemetery, Miltonvale, Ks. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to Madura Church, or the Wakefield Museum, 604 6th St., Wakefield, KS 67487.

James Robert (Jim) Phelps

Herman Kastner, age 95, Manhattan, KS, passed away peacefully at the Good Shepherd Hospice House on March 13, 2024.

Herman was born March 8, 1929, on a farm near Perry, Iowa, the son of Frank Kastner and Emily Biederman Kastner. Herman grew up in the Perry and Yale, Iowa communities attending the local schools including a one-room country school. He was a graduate of Panora High School and Iowa State College in 1950, with a B.S. Degree in Animal Science. He served in the Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant during the Korean War with a tour of duty in Okinawa.

While in the service and stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, he met Rita Tasset of Kinsley, Kansas and they were married September 6, 1952. After military service he began farming near Kinsley, Kansas in 1953. Due to the 50’s drought he took a job with the John Hancock Farm Mortgage Department and later with the local county ASCS-USDA office. He continued what became a successful farming operation for over 40 years and retired from the USDA in 1987 after 30 years of service. In 1978, the family moved to Manhattan as Herman’s job took him to the ASCS (now FSA) State Office as Head Program Specialist for Farm Programs.

In college, Herman was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho social fraternity and a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta and Alpha Zeta honorary fraternities. Other college activities were membership on the Livestock Judging Team and Block and Bridle, Scabbard and Blade and Campus 4-H clubs.

Herman was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Habitat for Humanity, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and several business and professional organizations.

Survivors include his four children: David Kastner (Susan), Fayetteville, AR; Denise Anderson, Santa Fe, NM; Kathy Lyman (Chuck), Manhattan, KS and Cynthia Birnbaum (Jeff), Manhattan, KS. Herman is also survived by nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and his brother Joe Kastner, Davenport, IA

Herman was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Rita and siblings Paul as an infant, Alfred, Carl, Ernest, Helen and Francis.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at held on March 20, at 10:00 a.m., St Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue in Manhattan. Visitation and a luncheon at St. Thomas More Utopia Room will be served directly after Mass. Inurnment will be at the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 20, 2024.

Memorial contributions in memory of Herman are suggested to the St. Thomas More Catholic Church Trust Fund or the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice Inc. Memorial contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Herman Kastner, age 95, Manhattan, KS, passed away peacefully at the Good Shepherd Hospice House on March 13, 2024.Herman was born March 8, 1929, on a farm near Perry, Iowa, the son of Frank Kastner and Emily Biederman Kastner. Herman grew up in the Perry and Yale, Iowa communities attending the local schools including a one-room country school. He was a graduate of Panora High School and Iowa State College in 1950, with a B.S. Degree in Animal Science. He served in the Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant during the Korean War with a tour of duty in Okinawa.While in the service and stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, he met Rita Tasset of Kinsley, Kansas and they were married September 6, 1952. After military service he began farming near Kinsley, Kansas in 1953. Due to the 50’s drought he took a job with the John Hancock Farm Mortgage Department and later with the local county ASCS-USDA office. He continued what became a successful farming operation for over 40 years and retired from the USDA in 1987 after 30 years of service. In 1978, the family moved to Manhattan as Herman’s job took him to the ASCS (now FSA) State Office as Head Program Specialist for Farm Programs.In college, Herman was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho social fraternity and a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta and Alpha Zeta honorary fraternities. Other college activities were membership on the Livestock Judging Team and Block and Bridle, Scabbard and Blade and Campus 4-H clubs.Herman was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Habitat for Humanity, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and several business and professional organizations.Survivors include his four children: David Kastner (Susan), Fayetteville, AR; Denise Anderson, Santa Fe, NM; Kathy Lyman (Chuck), Manhattan, KS and Cynthia Birnbaum (Jeff), Manhattan, KS. Herman is also survived by nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and his brother Joe Kastner, Davenport, IAHerman was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Rita and siblings Paul as an infant, Alfred, Carl, Ernest, Helen and Francis.Mass of Christian Burial will be at held on March 20, at 10:00 a.m., St Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue in Manhattan. Visitation and a luncheon at St. Thomas More Utopia Room will be served directly after Mass. Inurnment will be at the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 20, 2024.Memorial contributions in memory of Herman are suggested to the St. Thomas More Catholic Church Trust Fund or the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice Inc. Memorial contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Herman Kastner

Robert Duane Frotscher was born 11/23/45 to Audrey and Harold Frotscher.

He is preceded in death by his son Brad Frotscher, his sister Marlene Frotscher, his Father Harold, mother Audrey, and wife Betty Louise Frotscher.

Robert enjoyed all things outdoors. His whole life was about fishing and hunting. He loved guns, bows, and most recently air rifles. He loved to learn and create all kinds of new inventions made of bow string, pvc pipe, and anything else he found laying around. He tied beautiful flies for trout fishing. He was so creative.

Robert was a man of many talents from sign painting to all other types of painting. He enjoyed sculpting, creating swords, and even built an art studio in his home. He was very proud of his studio. There are so many windows he was able to enjoy all of Gods beauty.

Robert was such a caring and compassionate person. He once rescued a dog that had been hit by a car. He brought her home, took her to the vet, and nursed her back to health. He named her Jett after Joan Jett because she was all black. She was his very best friend.

Robert didn’t have many close friends but the ones he did have he cherished. He will forever be missed.

Visitation:&nbsp; Saturday, March 16, 2024, 8:30AM - 10:00 a.m., Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502&nbsp;&nbsp;

Service:&nbsp; Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:00a.m.,&nbsp; Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert Duane Frotscher was born 11/23/45 to Audrey and Harold Frotscher.He is preceded in death by his son Brad Frotscher, his sister Marlene Frotscher, his Father Harold, mother Audrey, and wife Betty Louise Frotscher.Robert enjoyed all things outdoors. His whole life was about fishing and hunting. He loved guns, bows, and most recently air rifles. He loved to learn and create all kinds of new inventions made of bow string, pvc pipe, and anything else he found laying around. He tied beautiful flies for trout fishing. He was so creative.Robert was a man of many talents from sign painting to all other types of painting. He enjoyed sculpting, creating swords, and even built an art studio in his home. He was very proud of his studio. There are so many windows he was able to enjoy all of Gods beauty.Robert was such a caring and compassionate person. He once rescued a dog that had been hit by a car. He brought her home, took her to the vet, and nursed her back to health. He named her Jett after Joan Jett because she was all black. She was his very best friend.Robert didn’t have many close friends but the ones he did have he cherished. He will forever be missed.Visitation:&nbsp; Saturday, March 16, 2024, 8:30AM - 10:00 a.m., Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502&nbsp;&nbsp;Service:&nbsp; Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:00a.m.,&nbsp; Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Duane Frotscher - November 23, 1945  -  March 10, 2024

Surrounded by loved ones and after a courageous battle with cancer, Kenneth Pilcher Smith passed away on January 10th, 2024. Born in Beaverton Alabama to Fred Clint Smith and Annie

Lou Abbott Smith he was the youngest of four children. During his childhood Ken spent his time exploring the woods around Winfield Alabama and was a Boy Scout. He attended high school in Winfield Alabama and played football, newspaper club, library club, and dramatics and graduated from Winfield High School with the class of 1953.

After high school Ken joined the army in 1955. He completed basic training in Fort Jackson South Carolina and AIT in Fort Meade Maryland where earned the 98 series MOS Signals Intelligence. His military career took him all over the world and he proudly served during Korea and Vietnam. While stationed in Taipei, Taiwan he fell in love with and married Shu-Jee Che (Carol) on April 13th, 1960. They had three daughters together Ruby, Patty, and Peggy Sue. Carol preceded him in death on October 7th, 1976. Ken retired from the army in 1975 at the rank of Master Sergeant. After his career in the army he worked for NATO where he fell in love with and married Sonia Smith on August 9th, 1978 in Decatur Alabama. They had two children, Fredric. After his career in NATO Ken worked in the Civil Service for Missile Command.

Proudly serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

After retiring from Civil Service Ken and Sonia settled in central Kansas and started a ranch.

Ken was an avid runner and raced in many marathons around the world. He enjoyed fishing, reading a good book, and watching Alabama football with his children and grandchildren.

Ken was a devoted and loving husband and father. He was adored by his family and instilled in them a strong work ethic, love of country, and a dedicated sense of family.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents Fred Clint Smith and Annie Lou Smith, first wife Carol

Smith, Infant daughter Peggy Sue, brother Freddie Clyde, and Twin Sisters Betty Joyce and Sarah Jean.

Ken is survived by his wife Sonia Smith, Daughters Ruby Frischkorn and husband Mike of Santa Rosa beach Florida, Patricia Cornesky and husband Andy of West Palm Beach Florida,

Son Fredric Smith of Chapman Kansas. Grandchildren Christina Rogers and husband Bob, Ashley Leonard and husband Ray of Sierra Madre California, Taylor Sneed of Denver Colorado,

Treven Hall of Fargo North Dakota, Ila, Tamsin, Cordelia, and Penny Hall of Bloomington Illinois.

There will be a visitation on April 4th, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Saint Michael’s Church, Chapman, Kansas.

There will be a funeral mass on April 5th, 2024 starting at 10 a.m.&nbsp; at Saint Michael’s Church, Chapman Kansas. Immediately following will be a burial at Saint Patrick Cemetery in Chapman Kansas. Father Peter O’Donnell officiating

In Lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be given to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stjude.org/give.html?sc_dcm=58700006946881490&amp;sc_cid=kwp&amp;sl=ways-to-give&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;ds_rl=1285465&amp;ds_rl=1291300&amp;msclkid=b5be42f5ccb5159911062705a6b50191&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=M%20-%20Core%20Brand%20EX%20EL&amp;utm_term=st%20jude%20donate%20now&amp;utm_content=PM_PR_Dig_Srch_PM_AO_US_Nat_MS_M-Ads_LF_-_-_-_SERP-Exct_Srch-B_-_-_-_Donate_-_EL_-_-_Srch&amp;gclid=b5be42f5ccb5159911062705a6b50191&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds#money">Saint Jude Children’s Research</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stjude.org/give.html?sc_dcm=58700006946881490&amp;sc_cid=kwp&amp;sl=ways-to-give&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;ds_rl=1285465&amp;ds_rl=1291300&amp;msclkid=b5be42f5ccb5159911062705a6b50191&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=M%20-%20Core%20Brand%20EX%20EL&amp;utm_term=st%20jude%20donate%20now&amp;utm_content=PM_PR_Dig_Srch_PM_AO_US_Nat_MS_M-Ads_LF_-_-_-_SERP-Exct_Srch-B_-_-_-_Donate_-_EL_-_-_Srch&amp;gclid=b5be42f5ccb5159911062705a6b50191&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds#money">Hospital.</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710439301080.jpeg" alt="Kenneth Pilcher Smith" />
 <figcaption>Kenneth Pilcher Smith</figcaption>
 </figure>Surrounded by loved ones and after a courageous battle with cancer, Kenneth Pilcher Smith passed away on January 10th, 2024. Born in Beaverton Alabama to Fred Clint Smith and AnnieLou Abbott Smith he was the youngest of four children. During his childhood Ken spent his time exploring the woods around Winfield Alabama and was a Boy Scout. He attended high school in Winfield Alabama and played football, newspaper club, library club, and dramatics and graduated from Winfield High School with the class of 1953.After high school Ken joined the army in 1955. He completed basic training in Fort Jackson South Carolina and AIT in Fort Meade Maryland where earned the 98 series MOS Signals Intelligence. His military career took him all over the world and he proudly served during Korea and Vietnam. While stationed in Taipei, Taiwan he fell in love with and married Shu-Jee Che (Carol) on April 13th, 1960. They had three daughters together Ruby, Patty, and Peggy Sue. Carol preceded him in death on October 7th, 1976. Ken retired from the army in 1975 at the rank of Master Sergeant. After his career in the army he worked for NATO where he fell in love with and married Sonia Smith on August 9th, 1978 in Decatur Alabama. They had two children, Fredric. After his career in NATO Ken worked in the Civil Service for Missile Command.Proudly serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm.After retiring from Civil Service Ken and Sonia settled in central Kansas and started a ranch.Ken was an avid runner and raced in many marathons around the world. He enjoyed fishing, reading a good book, and watching Alabama football with his children and grandchildren.Ken was a devoted and loving husband and father. He was adored by his family and instilled in them a strong work ethic, love of country, and a dedicated sense of family.Ken was preceded in death by his parents Fred Clint Smith and Annie Lou Smith, first wife CarolSmith, Infant daughter Peggy Sue, brother Freddie Clyde, and Twin Sisters Betty Joyce and Sarah Jean.Ken is survived by his wife Sonia Smith, Daughters Ruby Frischkorn and husband Mike of Santa Rosa beach Florida, Patricia Cornesky and husband Andy of West Palm Beach Florida,Son Fredric Smith of Chapman Kansas. Grandchildren Christina Rogers and husband Bob, Ashley Leonard and husband Ray of Sierra Madre California, Taylor Sneed of Denver Colorado,Treven Hall of Fargo North Dakota, Ila, Tamsin, Cordelia, and Penny Hall of Bloomington Illinois.There will be a visitation on April 4th, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Saint Michael’s Church, Chapman, Kansas.There will be a funeral mass on April 5th, 2024 starting at 10 a.m.&nbsp; at Saint Michael’s Church, Chapman Kansas. Immediately following will be a burial at Saint Patrick Cemetery in Chapman Kansas. Father Peter O’Donnell officiatingIn Lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be given to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stjude.org/give.html?sc_dcm=58700006946881490&amp;sc_cid=kwp&amp;sl=ways-to-give&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;ds_rl=1285465&amp;ds_rl=1291300&amp;msclkid=b5be42f5ccb5159911062705a6b50191&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=M%20-%20Core%20Brand%20EX%20EL&amp;utm_term=st%20jude%20donate%20now&amp;utm_content=PM_PR_Dig_Srch_PM_AO_US_Nat_MS_M-Ads_LF_-_-_-_SERP-Exct_Srch-B_-_-_-_Donate_-_EL_-_-_Srch&amp;gclid=b5be42f5ccb5159911062705a6b50191&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds#money">Saint Jude Children’s Research</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stjude.org/give.html?sc_dcm=58700006946881490&amp;sc_cid=kwp&amp;sl=ways-to-give&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;&amp;ds_rl=1285465&amp;ds_rl=1291300&amp;msclkid=b5be42f5ccb5159911062705a6b50191&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=M%20-%20Core%20Brand%20EX%20EL&amp;utm_term=st%20jude%20donate%20now&amp;utm_content=PM_PR_Dig_Srch_PM_AO_US_Nat_MS_M-Ads_LF_-_-_-_SERP-Exct_Srch-B_-_-_-_Donate_-_EL_-_-_Srch&amp;gclid=b5be42f5ccb5159911062705a6b50191&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds#money">Hospital.</a>

Kenneth Pilcher Smith

Bruce C. Spellman aged 72, passed away at his home in Manhattan, KS March 09, 2024. Born to William and Alice (VanGoethem) Spellman in Newark, NJ on July 4, 1951, he lived a life marked by love for his family and service to his community. Bruce is survived by his wife Julie (Brunner) Spellman, his two sons Jason (Renee) Spellman of Paxico and Joe Spellman of Lawrence, his grandchildren Dillon (Shay), Grace, Austin, Aspen, and Taylen and one Great-Grandchild to be born soon. He is also survived by two brothers Brian (Mary Sue) Spellman of Wexford, PA, Gary Spellman of Charlotte, NC, a sister-in-law Jean (Chuck) Wilson and several nieces and nephews.

Bruce’s family moved to Moon Township, PA when he was a child and settled there. He enjoyed summers on his Grandparents farm in Gardner, KS. He graduated from Moon High School and went to Kansas State University where he graduated with a degree in Animal Science. While in Manhattan, Bruce met the love of his life and was united with Julie in Holy Matrimony on November 20, 1976, at St Isidore’s Catholic Student Center. They remained in Manhattan as lifelong residents and raised their family there.

Bruce will be missed by the community with more than 40 years in the Manhattan Optimist Club and a long-time member of the St Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council #8488 as well as spending 25+ years working at Mead Lumber. He always had a smile for those around him. He was a dedicated K-State fan and rarely missed a home game of the Women’s basketball team.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan, KS on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:00am. Visitation at the church will be held 5:30-7:00pm Thursday, March 14, followed by a rosary. The family suggests donations to St Thomas More Knights of Columbus or the Manhattan Optimist Club in lieu of flowers.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710438803908.jpeg" alt="Bruce C. Spellman" />
 <figcaption>Bruce C. Spellman</figcaption>
 </figure>Bruce C. Spellman aged 72, passed away at his home in Manhattan, KS March 09, 2024. Born to William and Alice (VanGoethem) Spellman in Newark, NJ on July 4, 1951, he lived a life marked by love for his family and service to his community. Bruce is survived by his wife Julie (Brunner) Spellman, his two sons Jason (Renee) Spellman of Paxico and Joe Spellman of Lawrence, his grandchildren Dillon (Shay), Grace, Austin, Aspen, and Taylen and one Great-Grandchild to be born soon. He is also survived by two brothers Brian (Mary Sue) Spellman of Wexford, PA, Gary Spellman of Charlotte, NC, a sister-in-law Jean (Chuck) Wilson and several nieces and nephews.Bruce’s family moved to Moon Township, PA when he was a child and settled there. He enjoyed summers on his Grandparents farm in Gardner, KS. He graduated from Moon High School and went to Kansas State University where he graduated with a degree in Animal Science. While in Manhattan, Bruce met the love of his life and was united with Julie in Holy Matrimony on November 20, 1976, at St Isidore’s Catholic Student Center. They remained in Manhattan as lifelong residents and raised their family there.Bruce will be missed by the community with more than 40 years in the Manhattan Optimist Club and a long-time member of the St Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council #8488 as well as spending 25+ years working at Mead Lumber. He always had a smile for those around him. He was a dedicated K-State fan and rarely missed a home game of the Women’s basketball team.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan, KS on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:00am. Visitation at the church will be held 5:30-7:00pm Thursday, March 14, followed by a rosary. The family suggests donations to St Thomas More Knights of Columbus or the Manhattan Optimist Club in lieu of flowers.

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