Wilber Wallace Wright, age 80, died January 4, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.

He was born July 18, 1943, in Fairfield, Alabama, the son of Wilber and Mary (Vaughn) Wright. Wilbur lived in Junction City for many years and moved to Manhattan in 2010.

On September 8, 1964, in Seoul, South Korea, he was married to Chong Suk Yi.

Wilber served for 22 years in the United States Army and retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He had received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal W/3 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medals (6), NCO Professional Development Ribbon “3”, and Expert (M-16 Rifle).

Following his Honorable Discharge Wilber worked for 25 years as a Corrections Officer for the Geary County Sheriff’s Department.

Wilber loved attending his grandchildren’s activities and spoiled them rotten.

He was a regular at the Early Edition Restaurant for breakfast and his daughter looked forward to joining him every weekend for breakfast.

Survivors include his daughter Mary Aramouni and her husband Fadi of Manhattan; and two grandsons Daniel and Alexander.

Wilber was preceded in death by his wife on October 10, 2015.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 15th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Ratliff officiating. Private interment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.

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

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 </figure>Wilber Wallace Wright, age 80, died January 4, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.He was born July 18, 1943, in Fairfield, Alabama, the son of Wilber and Mary (Vaughn) Wright. Wilbur lived in Junction City for many years and moved to Manhattan in 2010.On September 8, 1964, in Seoul, South Korea, he was married to Chong Suk Yi.Wilber served for 22 years in the United States Army and retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He had received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal W/3 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medals (6), NCO Professional Development Ribbon “3”, and Expert (M-16 Rifle).Following his Honorable Discharge Wilber worked for 25 years as a Corrections Officer for the Geary County Sheriff’s Department.Wilber loved attending his grandchildren’s activities and spoiled them rotten.He was a regular at the Early Edition Restaurant for breakfast and his daughter looked forward to joining him every weekend for breakfast.Survivors include his daughter Mary Aramouni and her husband Fadi of Manhattan; and two grandsons Daniel and Alexander.Wilber was preceded in death by his wife on October 10, 2015.Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 15th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Ratliff officiating. Private interment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.Memorial contributions may be made to Wellsprings of Westmoreland. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Wilber Wallace Wright

John Karl Koch, age 82, of Manhattan, died January 2, 2024, at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1941, in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Karl K. and Frances Ethel (Brockway) Koch.

John was the agency manager for Manhattan Mutual Insurance Company and then was a life insurance agent for them for many years.

He was married to Shirley Jean (Biles) Lundberg, and they spent many hours playing golf together.

A lot of John’s life revolved around his love for golf, and if you knew John is was most likely through golf. He wanted to make his obituary interesting for his golfing friends and make them a little bit envious. One of his first golfing highlights was traveling for 16 years with three great friends, Bob Rowsey, Phil Woodward and Bernie Butler to Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Cypress Point, Spanish Bay, Monterey, Cherry Hills, Broadmoor, TPC Castle Rock, Doral, Innisbrook, two TPC courses in Florida, the Countr Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst and Hilton Head. He was also able to play Augusta National, Prairie Dunes, Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda, all the courses around Vail, and numerous other courses in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Bermuda and Hawaii. One of the highlights of courses he played was Eagle Glen Country Club in Anchorage, Alaska, teeing off at midnight when the salmon were running, the course crossed the river three times and he had never seen the salmon run so they let three groups play through so they could watch the salmon run. He also played golf in Bamph, Canada where he had beautiful scenery and a lot of wild life.

He loved to play in the Colbert-Fogler Tournament over the years with Bernie Butler, Phil Woodward, Don Ince, Steve Graves, Charley Hughes and Joe Downey. John remembers winning the tournament twice in the regular tournament and numerous times in the senior division.

Another highlight was playing in the first million-dollar tournament in Las Vegas. It was a four day on four different courses with four different professionals. Professionals you played with were the luck of the draw, and his were Jim Simmons, Chip Beck, Al Geiberger and Jim Fargus. Al was the first professional to shoot 59 in a professional tournament, Chip Beck shot 59 later and Jim Fargus was the professional at Las Vegas Country Club. John was a 6 handicap at the time and shot 72 to 75 three times the get their teams in the money except for when paired with Jim Simmons. John shot his best with Al Geiberger when he shot 72 and had an albatross on a par 5 and three birdies that helped them finish high in the money. Al took John and Shirley to the Top of the Mint for dinner that night and Jim Fargus gave them a card the entitled them to free golf at the Las Vegas County Club when they were in Las Vegas.

One of John’s golfing thrills was due to a couple of very good friends Phil Berry and Ray Sadecki who was a starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. For six straight years Ray took Phil and John on a trip ten days before spring training and they always picked up a professional baseball player for the fourth. Many of them are in the Baseball Hall of Fame of very famous including Tom Seaver, Johnnie Bench, John Matlock, Dean Chance, Whitey Herzog, Pete Rose and Jerry Kuseman.

John played with John Hudley in the Kingman, KS Member/Guest and won the tournament seven years in a row. He partnered with Phil Berry in the Manhattan Member/Guest and they won it twice and won the horse race once and they also partnered and won his Member/Guest in Kansas City twice. John and Joe Downey took second place at a three day/three format Kansas Golf Association tournament at Prairie Dunes in Hutchinson.

John was lucky enough to have five hole-in-ones, and one was for a new car that he gave Shirley.

John was very well known for running sports pools on bowl games, basketball, the World Series, major golf tournaments and the three big horse races. He ran the pools from 1963 to 2019 when Shirley died and he finally quit. He normally had 90 to 120 people enter and paid five to 10 places and paid back 100%.

John was also preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Carolyn.

Survivors include two brothers: Steve (Anna) of Bellingham, WA, and Bob (Kathy) of Wichita; Shirley’s son Steve Lundberg and his wife Paula of Valparaiso, IN, and their sons Shawn and Brant; Carolyn’s son Adam Peter of Anchorage, Alaska; and two nephews and two nieces: Josh and Spencer and Kayte and Sadie Rose

A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.

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

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 </figure>John Karl Koch, age 82, of Manhattan, died January 2, 2024, at his residence.He was born April 16, 1941, in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Karl K. and Frances Ethel (Brockway) Koch.John was the agency manager for Manhattan Mutual Insurance Company and then was a life insurance agent for them for many years.He was married to Shirley Jean (Biles) Lundberg, and they spent many hours playing golf together.A lot of John’s life revolved around his love for golf, and if you knew John is was most likely through golf. He wanted to make his obituary interesting for his golfing friends and make them a little bit envious. One of his first golfing highlights was traveling for 16 years with three great friends, Bob Rowsey, Phil Woodward and Bernie Butler to Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Cypress Point, Spanish Bay, Monterey, Cherry Hills, Broadmoor, TPC Castle Rock, Doral, Innisbrook, two TPC courses in Florida, the Countr Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst and Hilton Head. He was also able to play Augusta National, Prairie Dunes, Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda, all the courses around Vail, and numerous other courses in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Bermuda and Hawaii. One of the highlights of courses he played was Eagle Glen Country Club in Anchorage, Alaska, teeing off at midnight when the salmon were running, the course crossed the river three times and he had never seen the salmon run so they let three groups play through so they could watch the salmon run. He also played golf in Bamph, Canada where he had beautiful scenery and a lot of wild life.He loved to play in the Colbert-Fogler Tournament over the years with Bernie Butler, Phil Woodward, Don Ince, Steve Graves, Charley Hughes and Joe Downey. John remembers winning the tournament twice in the regular tournament and numerous times in the senior division.Another highlight was playing in the first million-dollar tournament in Las Vegas. It was a four day on four different courses with four different professionals. Professionals you played with were the luck of the draw, and his were Jim Simmons, Chip Beck, Al Geiberger and Jim Fargus. Al was the first professional to shoot 59 in a professional tournament, Chip Beck shot 59 later and Jim Fargus was the professional at Las Vegas Country Club. John was a 6 handicap at the time and shot 72 to 75 three times the get their teams in the money except for when paired with Jim Simmons. John shot his best with Al Geiberger when he shot 72 and had an albatross on a par 5 and three birdies that helped them finish high in the money. Al took John and Shirley to the Top of the Mint for dinner that night and Jim Fargus gave them a card the entitled them to free golf at the Las Vegas County Club when they were in Las Vegas.One of John’s golfing thrills was due to a couple of very good friends Phil Berry and Ray Sadecki who was a starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. For six straight years Ray took Phil and John on a trip ten days before spring training and they always picked up a professional baseball player for the fourth. Many of them are in the Baseball Hall of Fame of very famous including Tom Seaver, Johnnie Bench, John Matlock, Dean Chance, Whitey Herzog, Pete Rose and Jerry Kuseman.John played with John Hudley in the Kingman, KS Member/Guest and won the tournament seven years in a row. He partnered with Phil Berry in the Manhattan Member/Guest and they won it twice and won the horse race once and they also partnered and won his Member/Guest in Kansas City twice. John and Joe Downey took second place at a three day/three format Kansas Golf Association tournament at Prairie Dunes in Hutchinson.John was lucky enough to have five hole-in-ones, and one was for a new car that he gave Shirley.John was very well known for running sports pools on bowl games, basketball, the World Series, major golf tournaments and the three big horse races. He ran the pools from 1963 to 2019 when Shirley died and he finally quit. He normally had 90 to 120 people enter and paid five to 10 places and paid back 100%.John was also preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Carolyn.Survivors include two brothers: Steve (Anna) of Bellingham, WA, and Bob (Kathy) of Wichita; Shirley’s son Steve Lundberg and his wife Paula of Valparaiso, IN, and their sons Shawn and Brant; Carolyn’s son Adam Peter of Anchorage, Alaska; and two nephews and two nieces: Josh and Spencer and Kayte and Sadie RoseA celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Manhattan First Tee. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

John Karl Koch

Billie Lea Woodward, 95, passed peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Manhattan, KS.

Billie was born in Dresden, Kansas on March 4, 1928, to Benjamin and Montana Bowman. Billie married the love of her life, Philip D. Woodward (1928-1992) in December of 1949 and was blessed with two children, William Ben Woodward (1951-2021) married to Mary Ann Woodward and Susan Lea Baxter married to Steve Martin Baxter. She was a loving grandmother (GB), to five grandchildren, Jenni Runyan, Lindsay Dunn, Jessa Peterson, Taylor Woodward, and Kassie Jobgen. She was blessed with eight great-grandchildren, Remington, London, Scarlett, Chandler, Indie, Crew, Beckham, and Charlotte.

Billie attended Colorado Women’s College and graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. Degree in Home Economics in 1950. She studied voice and sang in University Chorus and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Billie was active in the Manhattan Community dedicating her life to helping others, contributing to the growth of the community, donor and supporter of Kansas State University and the local arts and music scene. Billie had a deep passion for music and sang in the First Presbyterian Church Choir for 64 years. Additionally, she was involved in The Manhattan Civic Choral, The American Symposium for Choral Music, The Manhattan Arts Council, The Kansas State University Alumni Creative Arts Board, and the Master Teacher Institute for the Arts.

Her other passions included spending time with family, culinary arts, entertaining, and traveling. Billie was a happy, influential, and compassionate woman who will be deeply missed.

The visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 9th from 4:30 until 6:00p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth in Manhattan.

Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, January 10th at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Music Guild or KSU Cancer Research Philip D. Woodward 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>Billie Lea Woodward, 95, passed peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Manhattan, KS.Billie was born in Dresden, Kansas on March 4, 1928, to Benjamin and Montana Bowman. Billie married the love of her life, Philip D. Woodward (1928-1992) in December of 1949 and was blessed with two children, William Ben Woodward (1951-2021) married to Mary Ann Woodward and Susan Lea Baxter married to Steve Martin Baxter. She was a loving grandmother (GB), to five grandchildren, Jenni Runyan, Lindsay Dunn, Jessa Peterson, Taylor Woodward, and Kassie Jobgen. She was blessed with eight great-grandchildren, Remington, London, Scarlett, Chandler, Indie, Crew, Beckham, and Charlotte.Billie attended Colorado Women’s College and graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. Degree in Home Economics in 1950. She studied voice and sang in University Chorus and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Billie was active in the Manhattan Community dedicating her life to helping others, contributing to the growth of the community, donor and supporter of Kansas State University and the local arts and music scene. Billie had a deep passion for music and sang in the First Presbyterian Church Choir for 64 years. Additionally, she was involved in The Manhattan Civic Choral, The American Symposium for Choral Music, The Manhattan Arts Council, The Kansas State University Alumni Creative Arts Board, and the Master Teacher Institute for the Arts.Her other passions included spending time with family, culinary arts, entertaining, and traveling. Billie was a happy, influential, and compassionate woman who will be deeply missed.The visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 9th from 4:30 until 6:00p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth in Manhattan.Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, January 10th at 10:30 a.m.In lieu of flowers, an expression of sympathy may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Music Guild or KSU Cancer Research Philip D. Woodward Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Billie Lea Woodward

Wilder Charles Robinson blessed us all on May 11, 2022 when he arrived. His light could not be denied. He spent his life making everyone around him laugh and when he realized he’d tickled your funny bone he would not let it go. We were trying to think of a single memory that could encapsulate the level of joy he created, but we could not. There are far too many. All our critters are wondering where the little lovebug that wrapped his arms around them everytime they came near has gone. We may not be able to wrap our arms around him anymore, but we can still see him dancing.

 He is survived by a large loving family and extended family and will live forever in our hearts.

Service: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., Irvin-Parkview Chapel, Manhattan, KS.

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 </figure>Wilder Charles Robinson blessed us all on May 11, 2022 when he arrived. His light could not be denied. He spent his life making everyone around him laugh and when he realized he’d tickled your funny bone he would not let it go. We were trying to think of a single memory that could encapsulate the level of joy he created, but we could not. There are far too many. All our critters are wondering where the little lovebug that wrapped his arms around them everytime they came near has gone. We may not be able to wrap our arms around him anymore, but we can still see him dancing. He is survived by a large loving family and extended family and will live forever in our hearts.Service: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., Irvin-Parkview Chapel, Manhattan, KS.

Wilder Charles Robinson 

Dorene F. Howard, formally of the Manhattan and St. George area, passed away at Glenwood Village Assisted Living in Overland Park, KS on December 29, 2023.

Dorene was born in Winfield, KS on December 4, 1928 to Francis and Lena Prockish and moved to the Manhattan area shortly after birth. She attended and graduated St. George High School. While there, she met her husband of fifty-nine years, Roy G. Howard. They had three boys Dennis, Jerry, and Bill.

Over the years she had various jobs, most well known for working at the St. George School in the Cafeteria and Supervisor of the laundry at St. Mary's Hospital in Manhattan. She had many interests, including Pottawatomie EHU, volunteering for 4-H events and supervising Judge for her Voting District. Other favorite hobbies included cooking, quilting, feeding her wild birds, and watching sporting events.

Dorene is preceded in death by her husband Roy, her parents Francis and Lena Prockish and her brother Thomas Prockish.

Survivors include her children Dennis (Patricia) Howard of Halstead, KS, Jerry (Marie) Howard of Roeland Park, KS, and Dr. William (Donna) Howard of Waterton, SD. Her siblings include Betty Ball of Manhattan, KS, Mary Wexelman of FT. Collins, CO, Rosie Wyatt of Wamego, KS, Jack Prockish of Colorado Springs, CO, Steve Prockish of Manhattan, KS, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 20, 2024 at Seven Dolor's Church in Manhattan; with a Rosary at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Dorene will be buried at St. Bernard's Cemetery in Wamego, KS.

Memorial Contributions for Dorene F. Howard can be sent to Pottawatomie County 4-H Youth Development. Address: KSRE Pottawatomie County 612 East Campbell St., P.O. Box 127, Westmoreland, KS 66549.

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 </figure>Dorene F. Howard, formally of the Manhattan and St. George area, passed away at Glenwood Village Assisted Living in Overland Park, KS on December 29, 2023.Dorene was born in Winfield, KS on December 4, 1928 to Francis and Lena Prockish and moved to the Manhattan area shortly after birth. She attended and graduated St. George High School. While there, she met her husband of fifty-nine years, Roy G. Howard. They had three boys Dennis, Jerry, and Bill.Over the years she had various jobs, most well known for working at the St. George School in the Cafeteria and Supervisor of the laundry at St. Mary's Hospital in Manhattan. She had many interests, including Pottawatomie EHU, volunteering for 4-H events and supervising Judge for her Voting District. Other favorite hobbies included cooking, quilting, feeding her wild birds, and watching sporting events.Dorene is preceded in death by her husband Roy, her parents Francis and Lena Prockish and her brother Thomas Prockish.Survivors include her children Dennis (Patricia) Howard of Halstead, KS, Jerry (Marie) Howard of Roeland Park, KS, and Dr. William (Donna) Howard of Waterton, SD. Her siblings include Betty Ball of Manhattan, KS, Mary Wexelman of FT. Collins, CO, Rosie Wyatt of Wamego, KS, Jack Prockish of Colorado Springs, CO, Steve Prockish of Manhattan, KS, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 20, 2024 at Seven Dolor's Church in Manhattan; with a Rosary at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Dorene will be buried at St. Bernard's Cemetery in Wamego, KS.Memorial Contributions for Dorene F. Howard can be sent to Pottawatomie County 4-H Youth Development. Address: KSRE Pottawatomie County 612 East Campbell St., P.O. Box 127, Westmoreland, KS 66549.

Dorene F. Howard

John Leonard Savage, 102, of Alma, Kansas, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Center in Wamego. &nbsp;He was a long-time resident of the community.

John was born on March 28, 1921, in Pomona, California, the son of Stuart and Christine (Kramer) Savage. &nbsp;He graduated from High School in Lawrence, Kansas in 1940. &nbsp;He then served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. &nbsp;He was in the Pacific Theater and worked as a carpenter.

He then lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he met a young school teacher, Vivian Rueter from Alma, Kansas. &nbsp;They were married on September 1, 1946. They moved back to Alma in 1947 and shared fifty-three years together. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on January 27, 2000. &nbsp;John then married Rayonna Mock in June of 2002. &nbsp;She also preceded him in death on January 1, 2020. &nbsp;On both of his wedding days, John and his wife left the ceremony riding a Harley.

John was an electrician, carpenter, and plumber. &nbsp;He worked for many years for Hendrick’s Hardware in Alma. &nbsp;He and Vivian also ran a Dairy farm.

John was a 70 plus year member of the American Legion. &nbsp;At his death he was the longest continuous member of the Alma post. &nbsp;He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church. &nbsp;John was an avid gardener and also enjoyed camping and fishing. &nbsp;One of his passions was square dancing. &nbsp;He belonged to the Flint Hill Squares dance club and also helped teach college students square dancing at the Kansas State University’s K Laires club.

John is survived by his sons; Greg Savage (Liz), Paul Savage, David Savage (Jennifer), and Mike Savage (Nicole), all of Alma; his grandchildren, Johnathan Savage (Kayla), St. George, Kristen Faus (Brandt), Evans Mill, New York, Kaley Grimland (Edgar), King City, California, Jessica Tennis (Tristan), Alma, Josie Griego (Marco), Norman, Oklahoma, Jordyn Giberti (Kirill), Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Shelby DeLeon (Luke), Twentynine Palms, California, Kyle Savage, (Kylie), Havelock, North Carolina, and Kaytlin Savage, Alma; his great-grandchildren, Cooper, Owen, Eli, Henry, Eva, Antonella, Cruz, Collison, Porter, Fisher, Chandler, Matthew, Addie, Mason, and Zakeus; and his sister, Marjorie Umbach in Virginia. &nbsp;John was preceded in death by his parents, his daughters-in-law, Frances Savage and Terri Savage, his grandsons, Matthew Savage and Jeremy Savage, his great-grandson, Marv Savage, and his siblings, Stuart Savage, Bernice Kleinfeldt, and Charlie Savage.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. &nbsp;Burial with military honors will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. &nbsp;John will lie-in-state Thursday, at the church, beginning at 3:00 p.m., where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;They suggest memorial contributions to St. John Lutheran Church, St. John Lutheran School, or the American Legion, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>John Leonard Savage, 102, of Alma, Kansas, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Center in Wamego. &nbsp;He was a long-time resident of the community.John was born on March 28, 1921, in Pomona, California, the son of Stuart and Christine (Kramer) Savage. &nbsp;He graduated from High School in Lawrence, Kansas in 1940. &nbsp;He then served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. &nbsp;He was in the Pacific Theater and worked as a carpenter.He then lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he met a young school teacher, Vivian Rueter from Alma, Kansas. &nbsp;They were married on September 1, 1946. They moved back to Alma in 1947 and shared fifty-three years together. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on January 27, 2000. &nbsp;John then married Rayonna Mock in June of 2002. &nbsp;She also preceded him in death on January 1, 2020. &nbsp;On both of his wedding days, John and his wife left the ceremony riding a Harley.John was an electrician, carpenter, and plumber. &nbsp;He worked for many years for Hendrick’s Hardware in Alma. &nbsp;He and Vivian also ran a Dairy farm.John was a 70 plus year member of the American Legion. &nbsp;At his death he was the longest continuous member of the Alma post. &nbsp;He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church. &nbsp;John was an avid gardener and also enjoyed camping and fishing. &nbsp;One of his passions was square dancing. &nbsp;He belonged to the Flint Hill Squares dance club and also helped teach college students square dancing at the Kansas State University’s K Laires club.John is survived by his sons; Greg Savage (Liz), Paul Savage, David Savage (Jennifer), and Mike Savage (Nicole), all of Alma; his grandchildren, Johnathan Savage (Kayla), St. George, Kristen Faus (Brandt), Evans Mill, New York, Kaley Grimland (Edgar), King City, California, Jessica Tennis (Tristan), Alma, Josie Griego (Marco), Norman, Oklahoma, Jordyn Giberti (Kirill), Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Shelby DeLeon (Luke), Twentynine Palms, California, Kyle Savage, (Kylie), Havelock, North Carolina, and Kaytlin Savage, Alma; his great-grandchildren, Cooper, Owen, Eli, Henry, Eva, Antonella, Cruz, Collison, Porter, Fisher, Chandler, Matthew, Addie, Mason, and Zakeus; and his sister, Marjorie Umbach in Virginia. &nbsp;John was preceded in death by his parents, his daughters-in-law, Frances Savage and Terri Savage, his grandsons, Matthew Savage and Jeremy Savage, his great-grandson, Marv Savage, and his siblings, Stuart Savage, Bernice Kleinfeldt, and Charlie Savage.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. &nbsp;Burial with military honors will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. &nbsp;John will lie-in-state Thursday, at the church, beginning at 3:00 p.m., where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;They suggest memorial contributions to St. John Lutheran Church, St. John Lutheran School, or the American Legion, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

John Leonard Savage

Misty Dawn Schlegel, 45, of Great Bend, Kansas, formerly of Manhattan, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of the area.

Misty was born on January 14, 1978, in Manhattan, the daughter of Matthew and Deborah (Phillips) Schlegel. &nbsp;Misty was born with special needs but lived as normal a life as possible. &nbsp;She graduated in 1997 from Manhattan High School and then attended Manhattan Technical College, studying computer science.

Misty was often seen working in the office of Big Lakes Developmental Center. &nbsp;She was the office courier and delivered the mail. &nbsp;She also volunteered doing typing and office work for the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Manhattan.

Misty had a large and social personality. &nbsp;She loved activities at the Manhattan Park and Rec, she enjoyed watching movies and listening to music. &nbsp;She loved being at the lake, being in the water, and fishing. &nbsp;Misty was very involved in the virtual world of Second Life. &nbsp;Her friends and experience connections with the aid of virtual reality expanded her world and allowed her to experience life that her limitations would never have allowed. &nbsp;Misty drove her wheelchair everywhere starting at four years of age. &nbsp;She loved the freedom that it gave her.

Misty is survived by her step-parents; Vicki and Neal Taylor, Westmoreland; her grandmother, Marjorie Schlegel, Manhattan; her brothers, Matthew Schlegel (Trisha Lucas), Michael Schlegel (Daniel Breeden), and Mason Schlegel (Alysha), all of Manhattan, Krista Schwant (Corey), Westmoreland; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her birth parents, her siblings, Nathan, Quentin, Lindsey.

Misty’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the many devoted caretakers that made Misty’s life better.

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 </figure>Misty Dawn Schlegel, 45, of Great Bend, Kansas, formerly of Manhattan, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of the area.Misty was born on January 14, 1978, in Manhattan, the daughter of Matthew and Deborah (Phillips) Schlegel. &nbsp;Misty was born with special needs but lived as normal a life as possible. &nbsp;She graduated in 1997 from Manhattan High School and then attended Manhattan Technical College, studying computer science.Misty was often seen working in the office of Big Lakes Developmental Center. &nbsp;She was the office courier and delivered the mail. &nbsp;She also volunteered doing typing and office work for the St. Luke Lutheran Church in Manhattan.Misty had a large and social personality. &nbsp;She loved activities at the Manhattan Park and Rec, she enjoyed watching movies and listening to music. &nbsp;She loved being at the lake, being in the water, and fishing. &nbsp;Misty was very involved in the virtual world of Second Life. &nbsp;Her friends and experience connections with the aid of virtual reality expanded her world and allowed her to experience life that her limitations would never have allowed. &nbsp;Misty drove her wheelchair everywhere starting at four years of age. &nbsp;She loved the freedom that it gave her.Misty is survived by her step-parents; Vicki and Neal Taylor, Westmoreland; her grandmother, Marjorie Schlegel, Manhattan; her brothers, Matthew Schlegel (Trisha Lucas), Michael Schlegel (Daniel Breeden), and Mason Schlegel (Alysha), all of Manhattan, Krista Schwant (Corey), Westmoreland; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her birth parents, her siblings, Nathan, Quentin, Lindsey.Misty’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the many devoted caretakers that made Misty’s life better.

Misty Dawn Schlegel

Robert L. “Bob” Fager, 70, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of Wamego, passed away on Wednesday (January 3, 2024) at his home.

Born February 19, 1953, in Abilene, Kansas, Bob was the son of Lawrence and Dorothy Fager. &nbsp;He was a graduate of Abilene High School where he excelled in sports, football, basketball and running track. &nbsp;He earned an Associate Degree from Hutchinson Junior College and attended Kansas State University for one year .

Bob married Jacquelyn K. Christian on August 2, 1975, in Abilene, Kansas. They made Wamego their first home, where they lived for seven years and raised both of their children. She survives.

Bob was employed in management for many years and was known for putting in 70 to 80 hours a week regularly. He began his career with Safeway Foods and later worked at Wal-Mart and Toys R Us before moving to Westlake Ace Hardware where he worked for 20 years until his retirement in 2021. &nbsp;During his career, Bob earned several awards and commendations for his management.

A collector of everything, Bob was also a Hot Rod car enthusiast. &nbsp;His fondest memories were of the time he spent growing up on the farm, later on fishing with his grandchildren and the time he shared with his family. Bob loved the cats he had over the years, most recently, “Abby.” &nbsp;He never knew a stranger and his kind and caring nature meant he was always looking to help others.

Survivors include his wife, Jackie; two children, Shane Fager of Olathe, KS and Kellie Fager-Gonzales of Lone Jack, MO; two grandchildren, Isaiah Gonzales and Elijah Gonzales; two sisters, Jane Haney of Carlton, KS and Verna Bender of Abilene, KS; a sister in law, Prudence Fager of Wamego, KS; two brothers in law, John Christian (Keryl) and Rick Christian both of Hutchinson, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Larry Fager; and six brothers in law, Harlow Haney, Don Bender, David Christian, Randy Christian, Steve Christian and Jim Christian.

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

&nbsp;Graveside memorial services will be held Friday morning (January 19, 2024) at 11:30 in Wamego City Cemetery. &nbsp;Friends are invited to attend the services.

&nbsp;Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be provided at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 17535 Say Rd, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Memorial donations are requested to an animal charity of the donor’s choice and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Robert L. “Bob” Fager, 70, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of Wamego, passed away on Wednesday (January 3, 2024) at his home.Born February 19, 1953, in Abilene, Kansas, Bob was the son of Lawrence and Dorothy Fager. &nbsp;He was a graduate of Abilene High School where he excelled in sports, football, basketball and running track. &nbsp;He earned an Associate Degree from Hutchinson Junior College and attended Kansas State University for one year .Bob married Jacquelyn K. Christian on August 2, 1975, in Abilene, Kansas. They made Wamego their first home, where they lived for seven years and raised both of their children. She survives.Bob was employed in management for many years and was known for putting in 70 to 80 hours a week regularly. He began his career with Safeway Foods and later worked at Wal-Mart and Toys R Us before moving to Westlake Ace Hardware where he worked for 20 years until his retirement in 2021. &nbsp;During his career, Bob earned several awards and commendations for his management.A collector of everything, Bob was also a Hot Rod car enthusiast. &nbsp;His fondest memories were of the time he spent growing up on the farm, later on fishing with his grandchildren and the time he shared with his family. Bob loved the cats he had over the years, most recently, “Abby.” &nbsp;He never knew a stranger and his kind and caring nature meant he was always looking to help others.Survivors include his wife, Jackie; two children, Shane Fager of Olathe, KS and Kellie Fager-Gonzales of Lone Jack, MO; two grandchildren, Isaiah Gonzales and Elijah Gonzales; two sisters, Jane Haney of Carlton, KS and Verna Bender of Abilene, KS; a sister in law, Prudence Fager of Wamego, KS; two brothers in law, John Christian (Keryl) and Rick Christian both of Hutchinson, KS; and many nieces and nephews.Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Larry Fager; and six brothers in law, Harlow Haney, Don Bender, David Christian, Randy Christian, Steve Christian and Jim Christian.&nbsp;Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp;Graveside memorial services will be held Friday morning (January 19, 2024) at 11:30 in Wamego City Cemetery. &nbsp;Friends are invited to attend the services.&nbsp;Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be provided at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 17535 Say Rd, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;Memorial donations are requested to an animal charity of the donor’s choice and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Robert L. “Bob” Fager

Donna Lee Schleiger, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 30, 2023.

Donna was born in Paris, TX on June 23, 1944 to Donald and Mary Kyckelhahn.

As a young girl, she was involved with Job's Daughters and later, Eastern Star.

On March 25, 1975, Donna married her husband of 46 years, Willard 'Bill' Schleiger in Yankton, SD. Entering into the marriage, Bill lovingly welcomed her 3 children, Rick(Chris) Ihde of Foley, Alabama, Tod(Jill) Ihde and Gay Dawn(Chris) Henry of Lincoln, NE. Later they welcomed their daughter Jamie Wilcox and raised their boys, Christian, Cameron and Andrew Schleiger of Manhattan, KS.

Donna was a kind, caring woman. She would help her family, neighbors, and friends in any way that she could.

You'd be wrong to mistake her kindness for weakness. She was a strong woman that didn't take crap from anybody and fiercely protected her children. She didn't raise no kids to be wussies.

Donna worked odd jobs over the years. However, her greatest job was being a housewife and raising their children. She will be missed by all that loved her.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Bill and son, Rick.

Donna is survived by 3 of her children, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on January 20th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ibxtgSq1ycR8Z9LW6">5640 Seward Avenue, Lincoln, NE</a>.

Cards, donations and flowers can be sent to the boys at: Christian Schleiger, 2500 Farm Bureau Road, Lot 82, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Donna left one last message in her home, it reads: "Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you all! If you can only remember me with tears, then don't remember me at all." - Author Unknown

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 </figure>Donna Lee Schleiger, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 30, 2023.Donna was born in Paris, TX on June 23, 1944 to Donald and Mary Kyckelhahn.Donna grew up in Lincoln, NE.&nbsp;As a young girl, she was involved with Job's Daughters and later, Eastern Star.On March 25, 1975, Donna married her husband of 46 years, Willard 'Bill' Schleiger in Yankton, SD. Entering into the marriage, Bill lovingly welcomed her 3 children, Rick(Chris) Ihde of Foley, Alabama, Tod(Jill) Ihde and Gay Dawn(Chris) Henry of Lincoln, NE. Later they welcomed their daughter Jamie Wilcox and raised their boys, Christian, Cameron and Andrew Schleiger of Manhattan, KS.Donna was a kind, caring woman. She would help her family, neighbors, and friends in any way that she could.You'd be wrong to mistake her kindness for weakness. She was a strong woman that didn't take crap from anybody and fiercely protected her children. She didn't raise no kids to be wussies.Donna worked odd jobs over the years. However, her greatest job was being a housewife and raising their children. She will be missed by all that loved her.Donna was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Bill and son, Rick.Donna is survived by 3 of her children, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.A celebration of life will be held on January 20th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ibxtgSq1ycR8Z9LW6">5640 Seward Avenue, Lincoln, NE</a>.Cards, donations and flowers can be sent to the boys at: Christian Schleiger, 2500 Farm Bureau Road, Lot 82, Manhattan, KS 66502.Donna left one last message in her home, it reads: "Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you all! If you can only remember me with tears, then don't remember me at all." - Author Unknown

Donna Lee Schleiger

Paul Jefferson Brumfield might have been small in stature but he was big in spirit. Having endured four months, it came time for his soul to rest.

Paul Jefferson Brumfield, of Junction City, Kansas died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Via Christi Nursing Home in Manhattan, Kansas. Paul was born November 28, 1938, in Franklinton, Louisiana, the son of Purvis and Audrey M. (Dyson) Brumfield. He grew up in the Vernon Community of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana. While in Mt. Hermon, he was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ Holiness USA. He was also a graduate of the local Vernon School.

Paul was a fifty year resident of Junction City, Kansas. He attended Pilgrim Baptist Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Paul served in the United States Army. He later worked as an equipment operator for Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

Survivors include his children, Micki and Toshika Brumfield; sisters, Ethel Campbell and his caregiver Jackie Chapman; four grandchildren, one nice, two nephews, numerous Louisiana cousins, a special sister-in-law Colleen Burnett and long time friend Reneva Chatfield.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Graveside Service:&nbsp; Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., Fort Riley Post Cemetery

Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions&nbsp;(785-762-3131) is assisting the family

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 </figure>Paul Jefferson Brumfield might have been small in stature but he was big in spirit. Having endured four months, it came time for his soul to rest.Paul Jefferson Brumfield, of Junction City, Kansas died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Via Christi Nursing Home in Manhattan, Kansas. Paul was born November 28, 1938, in Franklinton, Louisiana, the son of Purvis and Audrey M. (Dyson) Brumfield. He grew up in the Vernon Community of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana. While in Mt. Hermon, he was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ Holiness USA. He was also a graduate of the local Vernon School.Paul was a fifty year resident of Junction City, Kansas. He attended Pilgrim Baptist Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Paul served in the United States Army. He later worked as an equipment operator for Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.Survivors include his children, Micki and Toshika Brumfield; sisters, Ethel Campbell and his caregiver Jackie Chapman; four grandchildren, one nice, two nephews, numerous Louisiana cousins, a special sister-in-law Colleen Burnett and long time friend Reneva Chatfield.&nbsp;&nbsp;Graveside Service:&nbsp; Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., Fort Riley Post CemeteryJohnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions&nbsp;(785-762-3131) is assisting the family

Paul Jefferson Brumfield 

Rebecca (Becky) D. Willis, 73, of Junction City, passed away on January 2, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House.

Becky was born on October 1, 1950, to James and Imogene (Padgett) Steele in Little Rock, Arkansas. After being born in Arkansas, her parents moved to California. During her high school years, she was very active with her church, Ashland Park Baptist. She spent many hours assisting with their youth programs, Sunday schools, and singing with their choir. After graduating, she moved north to the Bay area to pursue a degree with San Jose State University. She graduated with a master's degree in Psychology and a bachelors in business, then followed by her vocational nursing degree. While living in the Bay area, she met her husband, Terry and shortly after, they took their family to Germany for a deployment. Upon returning to the United States, they made their home in Kansas raising their son.

While living in Kansas, Becky worked for Army Community Service until her retirement in 2019, honoring her military community for 10+ years. She was the Fort Riley Installation Volunteer Coordinator and retired as the Army Community Service Readiness Manager.

Service:&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., Second Missionary Baptist Church, 701 W 10th St, Junction City, KS 66441.

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 </figure>Rebecca (Becky) D. Willis, 73, of Junction City, passed away on January 2, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House.Becky was born on October 1, 1950, to James and Imogene (Padgett) Steele in Little Rock, Arkansas. After being born in Arkansas, her parents moved to California. During her high school years, she was very active with her church, Ashland Park Baptist. She spent many hours assisting with their youth programs, Sunday schools, and singing with their choir. After graduating, she moved north to the Bay area to pursue a degree with San Jose State University. She graduated with a master's degree in Psychology and a bachelors in business, then followed by her vocational nursing degree. While living in the Bay area, she met her husband, Terry and shortly after, they took their family to Germany for a deployment. Upon returning to the United States, they made their home in Kansas raising their son.While living in Kansas, Becky worked for Army Community Service until her retirement in 2019, honoring her military community for 10+ years. She was the Fort Riley Installation Volunteer Coordinator and retired as the Army Community Service Readiness Manager.Service:&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., Second Missionary Baptist Church, 701 W 10th St, Junction City, KS 66441.Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions&nbsp;(785-762-3131) is assisting the family

Rebecca (Becky) D. Willis

Rita Jean Muckenthaler was born on August 3,1933, in Wamego, Kansas to Margaret and Theodore Straub. Rita graduated from Wamego High School in 1950. 

She &nbsp;graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University and a Master of Science from Washburn University both in education. In 1952, she married Cloyes (Duke) Winsor. They had two sons, Chuck and Alan. &nbsp;Duke was killed in a car accident. &nbsp;

Later, she married Richard Simecka, they had one daughter, Lori. &nbsp;After a ten-year marriage they divorced. &nbsp;In 1977, she married Marvin Muckenthaler, he preceded her in death.

Rita taught school in Holton, Havensville, Onaga, Royal Valley, and USD 321. She worked after retirement for the legislature in Topeka. She also worked tirelessly at the historical museum in St. Marys.

Community was very important to Rita. She was busy with many clubs and community activities. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys Chamber of Commerce, Kaw Valley Education Association (serving as president), lifetime member of NEA and KNEA, Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Zeta Chapter(served as president), life member of the Kansas State Alumni Association, Kansas State Presidents Club, Ahearn Club, St. Marys Women’s Golf Association(serving as president), St. Marys Golf Course Commission, Literary Club, Rossville Library Book Club, Bunco group, American Legion Auxiliary (serving as president), Immaculate Conception Women's Circle (served as funeral dinner director). She was director and president of the St. Marys Historical Society for over 30 years. She took pride in the fine museum she helped develop and her hope was it would become nationally known.

Rita ran in half marathons; she joked that she won the over 50 races, played tennis at Woodvalley in Topeka, golfed, and Biked Across Kansas. She loved to hike and swim also. She hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon at age 59. She was proud of the fact that she initiated the family pass at the St. Marys pool. She walked and worked out each day. Rita had season tickets to Kansas State volleyball, football, and womens’ basketball.

Rita loved to watch her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in their activities. She traveled many miles to watch ball games, track meets, cross-country and any other activity they participated in.

Rita was a world traveler. She loved cruises, bus trips, overseas trips with Dr. Kurtz from K-State and many other trips around the world, road trips with friends and family, and traveling to football and girls’ basketball games to cheer on Kansas State. She could also be seen gambling from time to time. Rita took pride in her yard and loved working outdoors with her flowers. One of her favorite past-times was reading.

Rita is preceded in death by her parents and siblings-Dale and Joe Straub, Theola Bearman, Pauline Ellis, and Maxine Eichem. 

She is survived by her children; Charles Simecka (Debbie) of Topeka, Alan Simecka (Donna) of St. Marys, and Lori Martini (Steve) of Manhattan; 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 P.M. Friday, January 5, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. &nbsp;Marys. &nbsp;Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery St. Marys. &nbsp;The family will receive friends at the funeral &nbsp;home Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 5:00 until the 7:00 P.M. Rosary. &nbsp;

Feel free to wear your favorite purple in honor of Rita's beloved Wildcats - EMAW!

Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian Pay Station Museum and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. &nbsp;Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/">www.piperfuneralhome.com</a>.

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 </figure>Rita Jean Muckenthaler was born on August 3,1933, in Wamego, Kansas to Margaret and Theodore Straub. Rita graduated from Wamego High School in 1950. She &nbsp;graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University and a Master of Science from Washburn University both in education. In 1952, she married Cloyes (Duke) Winsor. They had two sons, Chuck and Alan. &nbsp;Duke was killed in a car accident. &nbsp;Later, she married Richard Simecka, they had one daughter, Lori. &nbsp;After a ten-year marriage they divorced. &nbsp;In 1977, she married Marvin Muckenthaler, he preceded her in death.Rita taught school in Holton, Havensville, Onaga, Royal Valley, and USD 321. She worked after retirement for the legislature in Topeka. She also worked tirelessly at the historical museum in St. Marys.Community was very important to Rita. She was busy with many clubs and community activities. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys Chamber of Commerce, Kaw Valley Education Association (serving as president), lifetime member of NEA and KNEA, Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Zeta Chapter(served as president), life member of the Kansas State Alumni Association, Kansas State Presidents Club, Ahearn Club, St. Marys Women’s Golf Association(serving as president), St. Marys Golf Course Commission, Literary Club, Rossville Library Book Club, Bunco group, American Legion Auxiliary (serving as president), Immaculate Conception Women's Circle (served as funeral dinner director). She was director and president of the St. Marys Historical Society for over 30 years. She took pride in the fine museum she helped develop and her hope was it would become nationally known.Rita ran in half marathons; she joked that she won the over 50 races, played tennis at Woodvalley in Topeka, golfed, and Biked Across Kansas. She loved to hike and swim also. She hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon at age 59. She was proud of the fact that she initiated the family pass at the St. Marys pool. She walked and worked out each day. Rita had season tickets to Kansas State volleyball, football, and womens’ basketball.Rita loved to watch her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in their activities. She traveled many miles to watch ball games, track meets, cross-country and any other activity they participated in.Rita was a world traveler. She loved cruises, bus trips, overseas trips with Dr. Kurtz from K-State and many other trips around the world, road trips with friends and family, and traveling to football and girls’ basketball games to cheer on Kansas State. She could also be seen gambling from time to time. Rita took pride in her yard and loved working outdoors with her flowers. One of her favorite past-times was reading.Rita is preceded in death by her parents and siblings-Dale and Joe Straub, Theola Bearman, Pauline Ellis, and Maxine Eichem. She is survived by her children; Charles Simecka (Debbie) of Topeka, Alan Simecka (Donna) of St. Marys, and Lori Martini (Steve) of Manhattan; 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 P.M. Friday, January 5, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. &nbsp;Marys. &nbsp;Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery St. Marys. &nbsp;The family will receive friends at the funeral &nbsp;home Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 5:00 until the 7:00 P.M. Rosary. &nbsp;Feel free to wear your favorite purple in honor of Rita's beloved Wildcats - EMAW!Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian Pay Station Museum and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. &nbsp;Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.piperfuneralhome.com/">www.piperfuneralhome.com</a>.

Rita J. Muckenthaler

Roberta Jean (Morris) Corl, 88, of Abilene traveled peacefully into heaven to sit at the feet of God and worship through eternity on January 1st, 2024.

&nbsp;Roberta spent the last two weeks of her life surrounded by the love of her family enjoying the holidays. Her journey on this earth ended with her hands in ours and her heart and soul set on Jesus. She was born on July 11, 1935 in Princeton, Illinois to Arvenus and Mabel (Heuer) Morris. On August 26, 1953 she married Frank Alfred Corl. Frank preceded her in death on Sept 5, 1976.Roberta and Frank farmed for a time and then moved to Amboy, Illinois and raised their four children. Roberta adopted one more child in 1977 and raised her as a single mother with the remaining children still in the home. In 1980 Roberta determined that it was God’s will for her to move to Abilene, KS, where she completed the sacred duty of raising her children. 

Roberta worked as a CNA in the 1980’s. She then transitioned to home healthcare through the 1990’s and early 2000’s. It was her passion to allow people to be home where they were comfortable and surrounded by their loved ones through the end of their time on earth. Roberta thoroughly enjoyed volunteering and felt a true sense of accomplishment in the areas she volunteered. Over the years she would volunteer in many different capacities at each of the churches she chose to be a part of including United Brethren, St. Andrews, First United Methodist Church, and Lifehouse Church. She joined Bible studies, prayer groups, taught Sunday school and catechism, cooked meals, visited the sick, and whatever else she noticed needed done. Her passion and love for the theater was shown by volunteering with the Abilene Community Theater and the Great Plains Theatre. She loved to work through creating and altering costumes, seating guests, running through lines, and all things musicals. Roberta enjoyed 10 years of helping with Girl Scouts as the spare grandma, volunteer, and troop leader. She helped to shape a number of young women into leaders in their community. Her love of the history of Abilene was evidenced in her passion for the role of Ms. Bertie at Old Abilene Town. She enjoyed serving each visitor a sarsaparilla or a root beer float and telling them the stories. Roberta leaves a legacy of sewing that she shared with loved ones and strangers. Teddy bears for emergency rooms, full size quilts for her children and grandchildren, and over 50 hand stitched baby quilts were made by her hands. All were gifted to others with love. This she did on top of clothes for herself and her family, curtains and household items, and of course doll cloths. Even with failing eyesight she never gave up quilting for others.

Roberta was preceded in death by her sister Blanche Stucker, and survived by her sisters Ruth Faber, Linda Bracewell, Charlotte Boyd, and Flora Goble. She was also survived by her children Theresa Allen, Diana Canty (Ray Spangler), Angie Yocum (Gene), Mike Corl (Karen), and Mary Potter (Brent). Grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren are each listed by name. Grandchildren: Stephanie Butler, Pam Payne (Kevin), Heather Allen, Christopher Allen (Ashley), Dawn Potter (Eric), Brandy Silver (Jason), Amber Okubo (Reuben), Amanda Garrett (Joseph), Susan Yocum, Rose Yocum (Jonathan), Andrew Corl (David), Aaron Corl (Jesse), Anna Brantley (JT), Abigail CorlGreat Grandchildren: Holley Gunther (Josiah), Teia Potter (Ramey), Jacob Potter, Brady Butler (Cyndel), Devon Ehnen (Cami), Alaina Payne, Brandon Payne (Crystal), Julian Dingley, Payton Dingley, Blake Dingley, Parker Dingley, Oden Allen, Cathan Allen, Kira Potter, Sophie Okubo, Nathan Okubo, William Garrett, Kalan Garrett, Joshua Garrett, JL Brantley, Allyssa Brantley, Keegan Lee, Tyson Ahumada.Her favorite boast was of her Great Great Grandchildren: Hunter Landers, Oaklyn Landers, Kyler Harwood, Hera Gunther, Atlas Gunther, Landon Ehnen, Zoe Payne, Emmett Butler, and Bella Butler.

The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Lifehouse Church 420 NW 2nd St, Abilene, KS. The family will receive friends for visitation prior to the service at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

 Her remains will be interned at St. Patrick Cemetery 1336 Maytown Road, Maytown, Illinois with a private family service in the spring.

The family suggests memorial contributions be given to Abilene Aviation Association for their scholarship fund, Great Plains Theater (greatplainstheatre.com), or Lifehouse Church (lifehouse-church.com). Memorials can be dropped off or mailed to the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral home, 414 NW Third St. Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Roberta Jean (Morris) Corl</figcaption>
 </figure>Roberta Jean (Morris) Corl, 88, of Abilene traveled peacefully into heaven to sit at the feet of God and worship through eternity on January 1st, 2024.&nbsp;Roberta spent the last two weeks of her life surrounded by the love of her family enjoying the holidays. Her journey on this earth ended with her hands in ours and her heart and soul set on Jesus. She was born on July 11, 1935 in Princeton, Illinois to Arvenus and Mabel (Heuer) Morris. On August 26, 1953 she married Frank Alfred Corl. Frank preceded her in death on Sept 5, 1976.Roberta and Frank farmed for a time and then moved to Amboy, Illinois and raised their four children. Roberta adopted one more child in 1977 and raised her as a single mother with the remaining children still in the home. In 1980 Roberta determined that it was God’s will for her to move to Abilene, KS, where she completed the sacred duty of raising her children. Roberta worked as a CNA in the 1980’s. She then transitioned to home healthcare through the 1990’s and early 2000’s. It was her passion to allow people to be home where they were comfortable and surrounded by their loved ones through the end of their time on earth. Roberta thoroughly enjoyed volunteering and felt a true sense of accomplishment in the areas she volunteered. Over the years she would volunteer in many different capacities at each of the churches she chose to be a part of including United Brethren, St. Andrews, First United Methodist Church, and Lifehouse Church. She joined Bible studies, prayer groups, taught Sunday school and catechism, cooked meals, visited the sick, and whatever else she noticed needed done. Her passion and love for the theater was shown by volunteering with the Abilene Community Theater and the Great Plains Theatre. She loved to work through creating and altering costumes, seating guests, running through lines, and all things musicals. Roberta enjoyed 10 years of helping with Girl Scouts as the spare grandma, volunteer, and troop leader. She helped to shape a number of young women into leaders in their community. Her love of the history of Abilene was evidenced in her passion for the role of Ms. Bertie at Old Abilene Town. She enjoyed serving each visitor a sarsaparilla or a root beer float and telling them the stories. Roberta leaves a legacy of sewing that she shared with loved ones and strangers. Teddy bears for emergency rooms, full size quilts for her children and grandchildren, and over 50 hand stitched baby quilts were made by her hands. All were gifted to others with love. This she did on top of clothes for herself and her family, curtains and household items, and of course doll cloths. Even with failing eyesight she never gave up quilting for others.Roberta was preceded in death by her sister Blanche Stucker, and survived by her sisters Ruth Faber, Linda Bracewell, Charlotte Boyd, and Flora Goble. She was also survived by her children Theresa Allen, Diana Canty (Ray Spangler), Angie Yocum (Gene), Mike Corl (Karen), and Mary Potter (Brent). Grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren are each listed by name. Grandchildren: Stephanie Butler, Pam Payne (Kevin), Heather Allen, Christopher Allen (Ashley), Dawn Potter (Eric), Brandy Silver (Jason), Amber Okubo (Reuben), Amanda Garrett (Joseph), Susan Yocum, Rose Yocum (Jonathan), Andrew Corl (David), Aaron Corl (Jesse), Anna Brantley (JT), Abigail CorlGreat Grandchildren: Holley Gunther (Josiah), Teia Potter (Ramey), Jacob Potter, Brady Butler (Cyndel), Devon Ehnen (Cami), Alaina Payne, Brandon Payne (Crystal), Julian Dingley, Payton Dingley, Blake Dingley, Parker Dingley, Oden Allen, Cathan Allen, Kira Potter, Sophie Okubo, Nathan Okubo, William Garrett, Kalan Garrett, Joshua Garrett, JL Brantley, Allyssa Brantley, Keegan Lee, Tyson Ahumada.Her favorite boast was of her Great Great Grandchildren: Hunter Landers, Oaklyn Landers, Kyler Harwood, Hera Gunther, Atlas Gunther, Landon Ehnen, Zoe Payne, Emmett Butler, and Bella Butler.The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Lifehouse Church 420 NW 2nd St, Abilene, KS. The family will receive friends for visitation prior to the service at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Her remains will be interned at St. Patrick Cemetery 1336 Maytown Road, Maytown, Illinois with a private family service in the spring.The family suggests memorial contributions be given to Abilene Aviation Association for their scholarship fund, Great Plains Theater (greatplainstheatre.com), or Lifehouse Church (lifehouse-church.com). Memorials can be dropped off or mailed to the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral home, 414 NW Third St. Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roberta Jean (Morris) Corl

Bonnie Seaman was born November 18, 1937 in Enterprise, Kansas the daughter of Carl and Faye (Gooding) Ostrom. She passed away December 30, 2023 at the Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene.B onnie was a cook for several hotels and Enterprise Estates in Enterprise. Bonnie was united in marriage to Ronald Seaman. He passed away in 2003. Bonnie enjoyed gardening and reading. 

She is survived by her daughter Sentta Duree Ralston and her husband Bradley of Lafayette, Indiana, grandchildren Ethan Ralston, Bailley Maxwell and her husband Justin, great grandchildren Avery, Riley, and Clara.

Services for Bonnie will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene with Pastor Darren Baker officiating. Her final resting place will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Enterprise. 

Bonnie’s family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the funeral home.

 Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704308734163.jpeg" alt="Bonnie Seaman" />
 <figcaption>Bonnie Seaman</figcaption>
 </figure>Bonnie Seaman was born November 18, 1937 in Enterprise, Kansas the daughter of Carl and Faye (Gooding) Ostrom. She passed away December 30, 2023 at the Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene.B onnie was a cook for several hotels and Enterprise Estates in Enterprise. Bonnie was united in marriage to Ronald Seaman. He passed away in 2003. Bonnie enjoyed gardening and reading. She is survived by her daughter Sentta Duree Ralston and her husband Bradley of Lafayette, Indiana, grandchildren Ethan Ralston, Bailley Maxwell and her husband Justin, great grandchildren Avery, Riley, and Clara.Services for Bonnie will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene with Pastor Darren Baker officiating. Her final resting place will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Enterprise. Bonnie’s family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bonnie Seaman

Richard “Rick” Soderlund, 65 of Abilene passed away December 28, 2023. 

He was born in Oberlin, Kansas, February 23, 1958, the son of Alfred and Elaine (Rippe) Soderlund. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Christiansen. They later divorced. On April 26, 2005 he was united in marriage to Jo Bottorff. They recently divorced. Rick worked for Tim’s Cabinets where he built custom cabinets. He also worked for Solomon Corporation where he was an assistant manager of reclamation. He also worked for Price Truck Line as a dock hand. Rick enjoyed fishing, woodworking, painting, fast cars and Chevy trucks.

 Rick is survived by his siblings, Lori Dreiling of Hays, Kansas; Gene and wife Cheryl Soderlund of Horton, Kansas, Tracy and wife Misti Soderlund of Danbury Nebraska; Sister-in-law: Meghan Soderlund of Beaver City, Nebraska. Nieces and nephews: Chris Soderlund; Kim White; Darby Soderlundand his wife Misty; Jamie and husband Jordan Macfee and their children, Taedan, Brynlee and Bailey; Jean Soderlund; Jill and husband Tim Coleman and their daughters Adriana and Makenzie Coleman; Dakota and wife Kaylee Soderlund and their son Tegan Soderlund; Cheyenne Soderlund and fiancée, Ryan Vance; Brett Soderlund and Heather Meyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Aaron and three brothers, Kenny, Jim and Trevor.

 Funeral services for Rick will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery.

 Family suggests memorials be given to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704308350427.jpeg" alt="Richard “Rick” Soderlund" />
 <figcaption>Richard “Rick” Soderlund</figcaption>
 </figure>Richard “Rick” Soderlund, 65 of Abilene passed away December 28, 2023. He was born in Oberlin, Kansas, February 23, 1958, the son of Alfred and Elaine (Rippe) Soderlund. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Christiansen. They later divorced. On April 26, 2005 he was united in marriage to Jo Bottorff. They recently divorced. Rick worked for Tim’s Cabinets where he built custom cabinets. He also worked for Solomon Corporation where he was an assistant manager of reclamation. He also worked for Price Truck Line as a dock hand. Rick enjoyed fishing, woodworking, painting, fast cars and Chevy trucks. Rick is survived by his siblings, Lori Dreiling of Hays, Kansas; Gene and wife Cheryl Soderlund of Horton, Kansas, Tracy and wife Misti Soderlund of Danbury Nebraska; Sister-in-law: Meghan Soderlund of Beaver City, Nebraska. Nieces and nephews: Chris Soderlund; Kim White; Darby Soderlundand his wife Misty; Jamie and husband Jordan Macfee and their children, Taedan, Brynlee and Bailey; Jean Soderlund; Jill and husband Tim Coleman and their daughters Adriana and Makenzie Coleman; Dakota and wife Kaylee Soderlund and their son Tegan Soderlund; Cheyenne Soderlund and fiancée, Ryan Vance; Brett Soderlund and Heather Meyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Aaron and three brothers, Kenny, Jim and Trevor. Funeral services for Rick will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. Family suggests memorials be given to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Richard “Rick” Soderlund

Brenda Sandra Thompson, age 71, of Manhattan, passed away on December 14, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan.

She was born March 16, 1952, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Brenda graduated from Harrison High School in Colorado Springs, CO.

Brenda was married to her childhood sweetheart Gary Thompson on June 6, 1979, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They traveled the world together with Gary’s military service. They settled down in Manhattan in 1992.

Brenda was a homemaker when their children were young. She was devoted to her family, loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. She enjoyed working on crafts, gardening, cooking, going for long walks with her dog, decorating for celebrations and taking her grandchildren to the park.

Brenda gave her life to Christ in 1979. She became the administrative assistant at the First Assembly of God Church in Manhattan and remained there until her retirement. Brenda planted the seeds of Jesus to many, many people during that time. She was a strong prayer warrior for the Lord and was always working on a Bible study. She had a gentle spirit, was kindhearted, sweet, had a great sense of humor and had a warm smile for everyone. “Good Job You!”

She is survived by her loving husband Gary Thompson; two daughters: Rian Thompson and Lorien Davis, both of Manhattan; three grandchildren: Cainan Davis, Brynlei Davis and Ridley Bishop; and four siblings: Rosita Hendricks, Bregitte Bishop, Inge Tumbaga, Lonnie Matheny and their spouses all of Colorado Springs, CO; along with many nieces and nephews.

Brenda was preceded in death by her mother Emmi (Hanss), step-father Charles Michael, and her aunt Ilse Irizarry.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6th, at the First Assembly of God Church, 2310 Candlewood Drive, Manhattan.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the First Assembly of God Church or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, Inc. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 65602.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704307935444.jpeg" alt="Brenda Sandra Thompson" />
 <figcaption>Brenda Sandra Thompson</figcaption>
 </figure>Brenda Sandra Thompson, age 71, of Manhattan, passed away on December 14, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan.She was born March 16, 1952, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Brenda graduated from Harrison High School in Colorado Springs, CO.Brenda was married to her childhood sweetheart Gary Thompson on June 6, 1979, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They traveled the world together with Gary’s military service. They settled down in Manhattan in 1992.Brenda was a homemaker when their children were young. She was devoted to her family, loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. She enjoyed working on crafts, gardening, cooking, going for long walks with her dog, decorating for celebrations and taking her grandchildren to the park.Brenda gave her life to Christ in 1979. She became the administrative assistant at the First Assembly of God Church in Manhattan and remained there until her retirement. Brenda planted the seeds of Jesus to many, many people during that time. She was a strong prayer warrior for the Lord and was always working on a Bible study. She had a gentle spirit, was kindhearted, sweet, had a great sense of humor and had a warm smile for everyone. “Good Job You!”She is survived by her loving husband Gary Thompson; two daughters: Rian Thompson and Lorien Davis, both of Manhattan; three grandchildren: Cainan Davis, Brynlei Davis and Ridley Bishop; and four siblings: Rosita Hendricks, Bregitte Bishop, Inge Tumbaga, Lonnie Matheny and their spouses all of Colorado Springs, CO; along with many nieces and nephews.Brenda was preceded in death by her mother Emmi (Hanss), step-father Charles Michael, and her aunt Ilse Irizarry.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6th, at the First Assembly of God Church, 2310 Candlewood Drive, Manhattan.Memorial contributions may be made to either the First Assembly of God Church or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, Inc. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 65602.

Brenda Sandra Thompson

Ana Luisa Harris was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and trusted friend. Ana Luisa passed away on December 27, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS.

 Ana was born on December 23, 1976, in Bronx, NY. Her life was fulfilled by serving others in her family, circle of friends, and the community.

A Celebration of her life will at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., Junction City, KS..&nbsp; All who would like to attend are welcome.

Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, Junction City, KS&nbsp; is handling arrangements

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704218451866.jpeg" alt="Ana Luisa Harris" />
 <figcaption>Ana Luisa Harris</figcaption>
 </figure>Updated:Ana Luisa Harris was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and trusted friend. Ana Luisa passed away on December 27, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. Ana was born on December 23, 1976, in Bronx, NY. Her life was fulfilled by serving others in her family, circle of friends, and the community.A Celebration of her life will at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., Junction City, KS..&nbsp; All who would like to attend are welcome.Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, Junction City, KS&nbsp; is handling arrangements

Ana Luisa Harris 

Trudy L. Rieth, age 71, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington.

Trudy was born August 6, 1952, in Washington, to Fred and Edna (Bennett) Perkins.&nbsp; She graduated from Washington High School in 1970, then from Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina in 1972.&nbsp; She married Arnold Rieth on February 7, 1974, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hanover.&nbsp;

Trudy worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr. Thomas Parry for many years, then as manager for the Texaco Convenience Store, both were in Washington.&nbsp; Later Trudy and Arnold moved to Blue Rapids and recently to Linn.

Trudy’s passions included her family, genealogy, crafts and the Pony Express.&nbsp; She loved making jewelry, doll houses and doll clothes for her girls and her granddaughters. Traveling to the Rocky Mountains was one of her favorite places to go when time allowed.

Survivors include her&nbsp;husband Arnold,&nbsp;three children:&nbsp; Travis (Debra)&nbsp;Rieth&nbsp;of Marysville, Shana (Troy) Jensen of Washington and Moriah (Dallas) Dobrovolny of Waterville, a sister Carole Meyers of Jacksonville, Florida and eight grandchildren:&nbsp; Amber Jensen, Alyssa Jensen, Korbin Becker, Cota&nbsp;Rieth, Lane&nbsp;Rieth, Brooklyn Dobrovolny, Tabitha&nbsp;Dobrovolny&nbsp;and Kylee Dobrovolny&nbsp;and by one great-granddaughter, Guinevere&nbsp;O’Roke.&nbsp;Brother In-Law Kenneth (Barb) Rieth&nbsp;of&nbsp;Washington&nbsp;and Sister-In-Laws, Rosella Heier&nbsp;of Hoxie,&nbsp;Marcella Rieth&nbsp;of Hanover&nbsp;,Virgina Parker&nbsp;of Linn, Betty Rieth&nbsp;of Washington, and Cheryl Rieth&nbsp;of Hanover.&nbsp;

Preceding Trudy in death were her parents, Fred and Edna Perkins, Father and Mother In-Law, Frank and Clara Rieth, Brother In-Laws, Arthur Parker, Dewayne Rieth, Bernard Rieth, and Gerald Rieth.&nbsp;

Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Rosary will then be held at 7:00 p.m., also at the church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, in Marysville, with Father Quentin Schmitz as the Celebrant.&nbsp;

Inurnment will be at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Cemetery in Marysville.

Memorials are suggested to the Linn Community Nursing Home&nbsp;and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Christie-Anderes Funeral Home, Waterville, in charge of arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704221727179.jpeg" alt="Trudy L. Rieth" />
 <figcaption>Trudy L. Rieth</figcaption>
 </figure>Trudy L. Rieth, age 71, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington.Trudy was born August 6, 1952, in Washington, to Fred and Edna (Bennett) Perkins.&nbsp; She graduated from Washington High School in 1970, then from Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina in 1972.&nbsp; She married Arnold Rieth on February 7, 1974, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hanover.&nbsp;Trudy worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr. Thomas Parry for many years, then as manager for the Texaco Convenience Store, both were in Washington.&nbsp; Later Trudy and Arnold moved to Blue Rapids and recently to Linn.Trudy’s passions included her family, genealogy, crafts and the Pony Express.&nbsp; She loved making jewelry, doll houses and doll clothes for her girls and her granddaughters. Traveling to the Rocky Mountains was one of her favorite places to go when time allowed.Survivors include her&nbsp;husband Arnold,&nbsp;three children:&nbsp; Travis (Debra)&nbsp;Rieth&nbsp;of Marysville, Shana (Troy) Jensen of Washington and Moriah (Dallas) Dobrovolny of Waterville, a sister Carole Meyers of Jacksonville, Florida and eight grandchildren:&nbsp; Amber Jensen, Alyssa Jensen, Korbin Becker, Cota&nbsp;Rieth, Lane&nbsp;Rieth, Brooklyn Dobrovolny, Tabitha&nbsp;Dobrovolny&nbsp;and Kylee Dobrovolny&nbsp;and by one great-granddaughter, Guinevere&nbsp;O’Roke.&nbsp;Brother In-Law Kenneth (Barb) Rieth&nbsp;of&nbsp;Washington&nbsp;and Sister-In-Laws, Rosella Heier&nbsp;of Hoxie,&nbsp;Marcella Rieth&nbsp;of Hanover&nbsp;,Virgina Parker&nbsp;of Linn, Betty Rieth&nbsp;of Washington, and Cheryl Rieth&nbsp;of Hanover.&nbsp;Preceding Trudy in death were her parents, Fred and Edna Perkins, Father and Mother In-Law, Frank and Clara Rieth, Brother In-Laws, Arthur Parker, Dewayne Rieth, Bernard Rieth, and Gerald Rieth.&nbsp;Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Rosary will then be held at 7:00 p.m., also at the church.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, in Marysville, with Father Quentin Schmitz as the Celebrant.&nbsp;Inurnment will be at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Cemetery in Marysville.Memorials are suggested to the Linn Community Nursing Home&nbsp;and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.Christie-Anderes Funeral Home, Waterville, in charge of arrangements.

Trudy L. Rieth

Larry Gene Wyckoff passed away December 29, 2023 at Valley View Senior Life In Junction City, Kansas.

 Larry had been a resident at Valley View since 2015. Larry was born December 20, 1949 in Fairfield Iowa the son of Carroll and Mary Wyckoff.Larry spent 15 years serving in the U.S. Army He had served in Viet Nam, Turkey and Germany. He had been stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Riley, Kansas, Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort Whuchuda, Arizona. Larry learned auto mechanics while serving his country and upon discharge from the army continued as a mechanic as his profession.

Larry was a huge fan of Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Trigger and Buttermilk. He also was a TV western buff, his favorite sports were baseball and basketball. Larry had several cars but enjoyed riding his bicycle the most.

Larry is survived by his daughter Wendy Wyckoff and her husband Jason of Ramona, Kansas and his mother Mary Cosby of Burlington Iowa. Larry is also survived by a sister Nadine Odell of Oregon, 2 grandchildren.

Honoring Larry’s wishes the family has selected cremation and there will be no services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704221398949.jpeg" alt="Larry Gene Wyckoff" />
 <figcaption>Larry Gene Wyckoff</figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Gene Wyckoff passed away December 29, 2023 at Valley View Senior Life In Junction City, Kansas. Larry had been a resident at Valley View since 2015. Larry was born December 20, 1949 in Fairfield Iowa the son of Carroll and Mary Wyckoff.Larry spent 15 years serving in the U.S. Army He had served in Viet Nam, Turkey and Germany. He had been stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Riley, Kansas, Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort Whuchuda, Arizona. Larry learned auto mechanics while serving his country and upon discharge from the army continued as a mechanic as his profession.Larry was a huge fan of Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Trigger and Buttermilk. He also was a TV western buff, his favorite sports were baseball and basketball. Larry had several cars but enjoyed riding his bicycle the most.Larry is survived by his daughter Wendy Wyckoff and her husband Jason of Ramona, Kansas and his mother Mary Cosby of Burlington Iowa. Larry is also survived by a sister Nadine Odell of Oregon, 2 grandchildren.Honoring Larry’s wishes the family has selected cremation and there will be no services.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Larry Gene Wyckoff 

Wilma Mae (Werning) Brooks, age 96, of Manhattan, passed away on December 31, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan following a very brief illness.

She was born October 29, 1927 in a stone house on Cedar Creek near Manhattan, the daughter of Herman and Elizabeth (Hofmann) Werning.

Wilma moved with her family to the Mt Zion area at age 4, and has since lived her entire life along Lake Elbo Rd. She attended Swamp Angel School and graduated from St. George High School. She earned her Emergency Teaching Certificate from Kansas State College, and taught 1st through 8th grade for a couple years at Cracker Box School (Glenwood) and St George for $100/month.

On August 11, 1947, in Manhattan, she was married to John Brooks, Jr. This union was blessed with three sons: Ralph, Harold and Daniel.

Wilma was a cook for many years at Green Valley School. All the kids loved her, despite having to hide their peas on the ledge on the underside of the table so she wouldn't know they didn’t “clean up their plate”. She was also the office manager (The Boss) for the family business, K-Hill Engine for nearly 50 years.

She was a Bonfire 4-H Club leader for many years, a member of E.H.U. and ABWA, and enjoyed crocheting, quilting and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a history buff and loved researching the family genealogy. She wrote an autobiography in 1985 that detailed her life growing up in the depression. Up until the Covid pandemic, she continued to meet with best friends from high school, Betty Ball and Mildred Goehring for monthly pizza lunches. She also looked forward to playing 10 point pitch with the gang whenever possible.

Wilma was a prankster. She always had something silly to brighten everyone's day whether it was taking cupcakes (with a cotton ball baked in them) to work on April Fool's day, or strategically placing a whoopie cushion for the next unsuspecting victim of her antics. When grandkids visited, the first place they ran to was the room with the dresser full of jokes and pranks.

She was very proud of her Lake Elbo and Mt Zion communities. Just a week before her passing, she was honored to ring the first bell at her childhood church, Mt Zion, as it is currently undergoing resurrection after many years of abandonment. She also served on the election committee and worked the voting polls for Blue Township for several decades.

She was preceded in death by her husband John in 2015 and by her sister Gay Parker in 1995.

Survivors include her three sons: Ralph Brooks of Manhattan, Harold Brooks of Manhattan, and Daniel Brooks and his wife Linda of Wamego, and daughter-in-law Dorothy Ireland; seven grandchildren: Rachelle Brooks, Derek Brooks (Lana), Rustin Brooks (Kate), Tabatha Brooks-Miller, Ashley Lour (Tim), Autumn Spencer (Rob), and Jeremy Hittle (Amanda); 14 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

“I've lived the kind of life where even the funeral director will hate to see me go!” -Wilma

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 5th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Paul Barkey officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Thursday, January 4th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to: the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House, Lake Elbo Club, or Bonfire 4-H Club. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704220981152.jpeg" alt="Wilma Mae (Werning) Brooks" />
 <figcaption>Wilma Mae (Werning) Brooks</figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma Mae (Werning) Brooks, age 96, of Manhattan, passed away on December 31, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan following a very brief illness.She was born October 29, 1927 in a stone house on Cedar Creek near Manhattan, the daughter of Herman and Elizabeth (Hofmann) Werning.Wilma moved with her family to the Mt Zion area at age 4, and has since lived her entire life along Lake Elbo Rd. She attended Swamp Angel School and graduated from St. George High School. She earned her Emergency Teaching Certificate from Kansas State College, and taught 1st through 8th grade for a couple years at Cracker Box School (Glenwood) and St George for $100/month.On August 11, 1947, in Manhattan, she was married to John Brooks, Jr. This union was blessed with three sons: Ralph, Harold and Daniel.Wilma was a cook for many years at Green Valley School. All the kids loved her, despite having to hide their peas on the ledge on the underside of the table so she wouldn't know they didn’t “clean up their plate”. She was also the office manager (The Boss) for the family business, K-Hill Engine for nearly 50 years.She was a Bonfire 4-H Club leader for many years, a member of E.H.U. and ABWA, and enjoyed crocheting, quilting and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a history buff and loved researching the family genealogy. She wrote an autobiography in 1985 that detailed her life growing up in the depression. Up until the Covid pandemic, she continued to meet with best friends from high school, Betty Ball and Mildred Goehring for monthly pizza lunches. She also looked forward to playing 10 point pitch with the gang whenever possible.Wilma was a prankster. She always had something silly to brighten everyone's day whether it was taking cupcakes (with a cotton ball baked in them) to work on April Fool's day, or strategically placing a whoopie cushion for the next unsuspecting victim of her antics. When grandkids visited, the first place they ran to was the room with the dresser full of jokes and pranks.She was very proud of her Lake Elbo and Mt Zion communities. Just a week before her passing, she was honored to ring the first bell at her childhood church, Mt Zion, as it is currently undergoing resurrection after many years of abandonment. She also served on the election committee and worked the voting polls for Blue Township for several decades.She was preceded in death by her husband John in 2015 and by her sister Gay Parker in 1995.Survivors include her three sons: Ralph Brooks of Manhattan, Harold Brooks of Manhattan, and Daniel Brooks and his wife Linda of Wamego, and daughter-in-law Dorothy Ireland; seven grandchildren: Rachelle Brooks, Derek Brooks (Lana), Rustin Brooks (Kate), Tabatha Brooks-Miller, Ashley Lour (Tim), Autumn Spencer (Rob), and Jeremy Hittle (Amanda); 14 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.“I've lived the kind of life where even the funeral director will hate to see me go!” -WilmaFuneral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 5th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Paul Barkey officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Thursday, January 4th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to: the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House, Lake Elbo Club, or Bonfire 4-H Club. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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