Nola (Kruse) Unruh, age 85, died January 10, 2024, at the Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center. She was born in Halstead, KS on February 27, 1938, to Edward and Esther (Eidse) Kruse. Nola grew up in rural McPherson County and graduated from Moundridge High School as well as Bethel College, earning her teaching degree. Nola married Gary Unruh on July 14, 1961. To this union a son was born, Steven. After their marriage in 1961 Gary and Nola moved to Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada, where they both taught school at Ailsa Craig Boys’ Farm, a school for troubled youth. They then moved to Indiana and worked in a school while earning their master’s degrees during the summer. In 1966, they moved back to Kansas. Nola served as school lunch clerk and the United Methodist Church Financial Secretary. She was an active member or the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Nola’s hobbies were making Barbie doll clothes for little girls and reading. She and Gary also enjoyed traveling. She is preceded in death by parents, and sister-in-law, Karen Becker

Son: Steve and wife Angela (Muhuri) Unruh

Funeral Services: Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; at the Clay Center United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KS&nbsp;

Burial: Family and friends can attend the committal at 2:00 p.m. at the Peace Valley Cemetery, Rural Durham, Kansas

Visitation: Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials: Parkinson Foundation or the Clay Center United Methodist Church c/o the funeral home

Nola (Kruse) Unruh, age 85, died January 10, 2024, at the Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center. She was born in Halstead, KS on February 27, 1938, to Edward and Esther (Eidse) Kruse. Nola grew up in rural McPherson County and graduated from Moundridge High School as well as Bethel College, earning her teaching degree. Nola married Gary Unruh on July 14, 1961. To this union a son was born, Steven. After their marriage in 1961 Gary and Nola moved to Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada, where they both taught school at Ailsa Craig Boys’ Farm, a school for troubled youth. They then moved to Indiana and worked in a school while earning their master’s degrees during the summer. In 1966, they moved back to Kansas. Nola served as school lunch clerk and the United Methodist Church Financial Secretary. She was an active member or the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Nola’s hobbies were making Barbie doll clothes for little girls and reading. She and Gary also enjoyed traveling. She is preceded in death by parents, and sister-in-law, Karen BeckerSurvivors:Husband: Gary UnruhSon: Steve and wife Angela (Muhuri) UnruhGrandaughter: Reshmi UnruhBrother: Tom and wife Judy KruseBrother: Richard KruseSeveral nieces, nephews and cousinsFuneral Services: Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; at the Clay Center United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KS&nbsp;Burial: Family and friends can attend the committal at 2:00 p.m. at the Peace Valley Cemetery, Rural Durham, KansasVisitation: Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials: Parkinson Foundation or the Clay Center United Methodist Church c/o the funeral home

Nola (Kruse) Unruh

Teresa Rae Wilson, age 74, of Manhattan, died January 9, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital as the result of a fall.

She was born October 23, 1949, in Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of George and Ruth (Boyle) Root, and moved to Manhattan in 1984.

Teresa graduated from Lyons High School and from beauty school in Great Bend.

On December 6, 1969, in Lyons, Kansas, she was married to Michael L. Wilson.

Teresa was a homemaker and took great care of her family, and especially was a loving and doting grandmother. She was also the neighborhood mom to all the children on the neighborhood.

She enjoyed cooking and sewing and collected angels.

Survivors include her husband Michael of the home; two daughters: Tamira Moran and her husband Chris of Manhattan, and Melissa Pine and her husband Jeremy of Valparaiso, IN; two brothers: Nathan Root of Lyons, KS, and Stephen Root of McPherson, KS; and five grandsons: Michael David, Jason Dale and Daniel Lynn Moran, and Pierceton Joseph and Nathaniel George Pine.

A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, January 18th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends following the Prayer Service until 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home.

The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 <figcaption>Teresa Rae Wilson</figcaption>
 </figure>Teresa Rae Wilson, age 74, of Manhattan, died January 9, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital as the result of a fall.She was born October 23, 1949, in Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of George and Ruth (Boyle) Root, and moved to Manhattan in 1984.Teresa graduated from Lyons High School and from beauty school in Great Bend.On December 6, 1969, in Lyons, Kansas, she was married to Michael L. Wilson.Teresa was a homemaker and took great care of her family, and especially was a loving and doting grandmother. She was also the neighborhood mom to all the children on the neighborhood.She enjoyed cooking and sewing and collected angels.Survivors include her husband Michael of the home; two daughters: Tamira Moran and her husband Chris of Manhattan, and Melissa Pine and her husband Jeremy of Valparaiso, IN; two brothers: Nathan Root of Lyons, KS, and Stephen Root of McPherson, KS; and five grandsons: Michael David, Jason Dale and Daniel Lynn Moran, and Pierceton Joseph and Nathaniel George Pine.A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, January 18th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends following the Prayer Service until 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home.The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Teresa Rae Wilson

Richard “Dick” S. Busby, passed peacefully away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, with his wife and family members by his side in Manhattan, KS. He was born on March 13, 1945, in Mobile, AL to parents Eugene and Lillian (Evans) Busby.

He was preceded in death by both parents, Eugene and Lillian; a brother, Jerry Busby and a sister, Carolyn Craven.

Dick is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, together they had five children; two sons, John Busby, AZ, and Nic (Lauren) Evans, KS; three daughters, Becky (Revel) Passmore, AR, Stephanie (Don) Sherman, AZ, Melissa (Chris) Brinkman, AZ; one sister, Linda (Jim) Tripp, TX; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Dick was a graduate of Prescott High School; he served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. After returning to Prescott, he served as a Deputy for Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. In 1972 Dick worked with Busby Construction alongside his father. He moved on to work as the Building Official for Yavapai County and the city of Gillette, WY. Before retiring he worked for FEMA as a code inspector and a Building Superintendent in South Dakota. He was a past member and president of Prescott Jaycees; and a past member, director, and president of the Prescott Frontier Rodeos Association.

Dick will be laid to rest at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley.&nbsp;Memorials may be made payable to Prescott Frontier Days&nbsp;and sent in care to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502

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 </figure>Richard “Dick” S. Busby, passed peacefully away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, with his wife and family members by his side in Manhattan, KS. He was born on March 13, 1945, in Mobile, AL to parents Eugene and Lillian (Evans) Busby.He was preceded in death by both parents, Eugene and Lillian; a brother, Jerry Busby and a sister, Carolyn Craven.Dick is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, together they had five children; two sons, John Busby, AZ, and Nic (Lauren) Evans, KS; three daughters, Becky (Revel) Passmore, AR, Stephanie (Don) Sherman, AZ, Melissa (Chris) Brinkman, AZ; one sister, Linda (Jim) Tripp, TX; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Dick was a graduate of Prescott High School; he served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. After returning to Prescott, he served as a Deputy for Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. In 1972 Dick worked with Busby Construction alongside his father. He moved on to work as the Building Official for Yavapai County and the city of Gillette, WY. Before retiring he worked for FEMA as a code inspector and a Building Superintendent in South Dakota. He was a past member and president of Prescott Jaycees; and a past member, director, and president of the Prescott Frontier Rodeos Association.Dick will be laid to rest at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley.&nbsp;Memorials may be made payable to Prescott Frontier Days&nbsp;and sent in care to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502

Richard “Dick” S. Busby

Nicholas Joseph “Nick” Edvy (born Edvi Miklos Jozsef Laszlo Kalman) began his life of adventure on June 12, 1942, in the small village of Vaszar, Hungary. He grew up learning to farm by hand in the countryside, and eventually attended a coal mining school in Ajka. In October of 1956, the Hungarian Revolution started, and when he and his classmates were forced to stand against the people of the town, he refused and left for the capital Budapest—where at only 14 years old he joined the resistance against the Communists and Russians.

After fighting for many days on the streets and rooftops, he was captured and due to be executed. He managed to escape and fled across the country. Upon reaching the border, he swam across a freezing river at night to enter the safety of Austria. As a young refugee, he was able to apply to go to America where families who were part of the NCWC Catholic Relief Service were fostering kids displaced by the Revolution.

Nick arrived in the US in December of 1956 and, along with 16-year-old refugee Istvan “Steve” Szijjarto, was taken in by Fred and LaVere Kilian, who lived at the Diamond K Farm outside of Wamego. They traveled from Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, to Kansas, and became part of the Kilian family in February 1957.

Alongside Steve and brother Bill Kilian, Nick attended Luckey High School in Manhattan. They became known as “The Three Caballeros” and were practically inseparable. The first three years were incredibly compacted for the two Hungarian boys, having to learn English and a completely new way of life in a very short time—but Nick became a very competent student and farmer, taking on everything as he went and making the best use of that knowledge.

Nick graduated in the class of 1960, and that same year, he met his wife-to-be Peggy Thompson at Teen Town—a weekly event held at the City Auditorium in Manhattan—and they were married in 1964. He was much loved by her parents Edith and Martin Thompson, and enjoyed many adventures with them.

He became a U.S. Citizen on August 31, 1962. In 1964, he was drafted into the US Army, completing his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1965. He proved to be an excellent marksman and achieved the second highest score ever recorded on the firing range at that time. He was deployed to Vietnam for one tour with the 64th Transportation Company and was honorably discharged in 1967.

Nicholas held degrees from both Kansas State University and Wichita State University, and enjoyed a 51-year long career in law enforcement. He was an officer with the Manhattan Police Department (which later became the Riley County Police Department), through which he served the Manhattan community for 33 years. During his time there, he was a part of the Riley County Mounted Police, taught judo and self-defense, handled security for visiting President Ronald Reagan, and organized officers to run across Kansas for both the United Way and Muscular Dystrophy. He was what many would consider a “model cop”, serving in many different capacities while working his way through the ranks, and earned a reputation for being a firm but fair, open-minded problem solver who could understand, empathize, and work with people from all walks of life. He lectured and spoke often for youth groups, schools, churches, religious groups, and many law enforcement groups across the country. After retiring from the RCPD at the rank of Captain in 1998, he joined the security team at the Manhattan Town Center Mall, where he served for 18 years until finally retiring for good in 2016.

Nick loved America and being an American. He loved freedom, his home, his community, friends, and family. He never forgot his roots and was fiercely proud of his time spent both as a soldier and as a police officer. A very generous man in spirit and with his time and knowledge, Nick instinctively helped and connected people to make their lives better in whatever capacity he could. He looked out for everyone—often from behind the scenes, and never expecting recognition for it, doing it from his own sense of service and justice. Nick truly held a Ph.D. in the School of Life, and had a brilliant, resourceful, and creative mind. Alongside being a gifted artist, an avid DIY-er, enthusiastic world traveler, dancer, horse rider, and motorcyclist—buying his first Harley in 1960 at age 18 and riding in various groups and with friends through to age 74—he was a life-long harmonica player and enjoyed performing music with his wife Peggy and a multitude of friends, including ex-RCPD Director Alvan Johnson.

Nick had a real zest and joy for life, which he lived fearlessly, fully, and richly. With a fantastic smile and a twinkle in his eye, he was known for both his positive can-do attitude and his mischievous sense of humor. He was a loving and devoted father and husband, a well-known and well-respected member of the community, and inspired many people both personally and professionally. He had a huge personality, and truly had done and seen it all—and one could not ask for a better or more honest protector, father, husband, colleague, partner, brother, or friend than he.

He left this world at age 81, on January 6, 2024. Nicholas was truly a giant among men, who was much loved and will be sorely missed by his many friends, colleagues, and remaining family: wife Peggy, daughter Elizabeth Gabriel and partner Fabio D’Antonio, brother Bill Kilian and wife Helena, brothers Joe, Tim, and Tony Kilian, and sister Mary Landis. He also leaves behind family members and friends in Hungary including Szilvia Kalmár, the great-niece of his adopted brother István “Steve” Szijjarto, who preceded him in death in Vietnam, 1966.

The family will greet friends during a visitation on Wednesday January 17, 2024 from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday January 18, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with Deacon Larry Erpelding officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley in Manhattan.

The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Nick to the Retired Police Canine Foundation(https://www.policek9help.com/) or the St. Jude Children Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 <figcaption>Nicholas Joseph “Nick” Edvy</figcaption>
 </figure>Nicholas Joseph “Nick” Edvy (born Edvi Miklos Jozsef Laszlo Kalman) began his life of adventure on June 12, 1942, in the small village of Vaszar, Hungary. He grew up learning to farm by hand in the countryside, and eventually attended a coal mining school in Ajka. In October of 1956, the Hungarian Revolution started, and when he and his classmates were forced to stand against the people of the town, he refused and left for the capital Budapest—where at only 14 years old he joined the resistance against the Communists and Russians.After fighting for many days on the streets and rooftops, he was captured and due to be executed. He managed to escape and fled across the country. Upon reaching the border, he swam across a freezing river at night to enter the safety of Austria. As a young refugee, he was able to apply to go to America where families who were part of the NCWC Catholic Relief Service were fostering kids displaced by the Revolution.Nick arrived in the US in December of 1956 and, along with 16-year-old refugee Istvan “Steve” Szijjarto, was taken in by Fred and LaVere Kilian, who lived at the Diamond K Farm outside of Wamego. They traveled from Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, to Kansas, and became part of the Kilian family in February 1957.Alongside Steve and brother Bill Kilian, Nick attended Luckey High School in Manhattan. They became known as “The Three Caballeros” and were practically inseparable. The first three years were incredibly compacted for the two Hungarian boys, having to learn English and a completely new way of life in a very short time—but Nick became a very competent student and farmer, taking on everything as he went and making the best use of that knowledge.Nick graduated in the class of 1960, and that same year, he met his wife-to-be Peggy Thompson at Teen Town—a weekly event held at the City Auditorium in Manhattan—and they were married in 1964. He was much loved by her parents Edith and Martin Thompson, and enjoyed many adventures with them.He became a U.S. Citizen on August 31, 1962. In 1964, he was drafted into the US Army, completing his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in 1965. He proved to be an excellent marksman and achieved the second highest score ever recorded on the firing range at that time. He was deployed to Vietnam for one tour with the 64th Transportation Company and was honorably discharged in 1967.Nicholas held degrees from both Kansas State University and Wichita State University, and enjoyed a 51-year long career in law enforcement. He was an officer with the Manhattan Police Department (which later became the Riley County Police Department), through which he served the Manhattan community for 33 years. During his time there, he was a part of the Riley County Mounted Police, taught judo and self-defense, handled security for visiting President Ronald Reagan, and organized officers to run across Kansas for both the United Way and Muscular Dystrophy. He was what many would consider a “model cop”, serving in many different capacities while working his way through the ranks, and earned a reputation for being a firm but fair, open-minded problem solver who could understand, empathize, and work with people from all walks of life. He lectured and spoke often for youth groups, schools, churches, religious groups, and many law enforcement groups across the country. After retiring from the RCPD at the rank of Captain in 1998, he joined the security team at the Manhattan Town Center Mall, where he served for 18 years until finally retiring for good in 2016.Nick loved America and being an American. He loved freedom, his home, his community, friends, and family. He never forgot his roots and was fiercely proud of his time spent both as a soldier and as a police officer. A very generous man in spirit and with his time and knowledge, Nick instinctively helped and connected people to make their lives better in whatever capacity he could. He looked out for everyone—often from behind the scenes, and never expecting recognition for it, doing it from his own sense of service and justice. Nick truly held a Ph.D. in the School of Life, and had a brilliant, resourceful, and creative mind. Alongside being a gifted artist, an avid DIY-er, enthusiastic world traveler, dancer, horse rider, and motorcyclist—buying his first Harley in 1960 at age 18 and riding in various groups and with friends through to age 74—he was a life-long harmonica player and enjoyed performing music with his wife Peggy and a multitude of friends, including ex-RCPD Director Alvan Johnson.Nick had a real zest and joy for life, which he lived fearlessly, fully, and richly. With a fantastic smile and a twinkle in his eye, he was known for both his positive can-do attitude and his mischievous sense of humor. He was a loving and devoted father and husband, a well-known and well-respected member of the community, and inspired many people both personally and professionally. He had a huge personality, and truly had done and seen it all—and one could not ask for a better or more honest protector, father, husband, colleague, partner, brother, or friend than he.He left this world at age 81, on January 6, 2024. Nicholas was truly a giant among men, who was much loved and will be sorely missed by his many friends, colleagues, and remaining family: wife Peggy, daughter Elizabeth Gabriel and partner Fabio D’Antonio, brother Bill Kilian and wife Helena, brothers Joe, Tim, and Tony Kilian, and sister Mary Landis. He also leaves behind family members and friends in Hungary including Szilvia Kalmár, the great-niece of his adopted brother István “Steve” Szijjarto, who preceded him in death in Vietnam, 1966.The family will greet friends during a visitation on Wednesday January 17, 2024 from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday January 18, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with Deacon Larry Erpelding officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley in Manhattan.The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Nick to the Retired Police Canine Foundation(https://www.policek9help.com/) or the St. Jude Children Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Nicholas Joseph “Nick” Edvy

With sadness Joetta Joan “Dot” O’Shea, 94, of Westmoreland, formerly of Blaine passed peacefully January 13, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.

Dot, the 9th child of 10, was born on the family farm southwest of Flush on October 31, 1929, to Julius and Clara (Winter) Umscheid. &nbsp;She attended grade school and graduated from Flush High School.&nbsp;Dot married Patrick J O’Shea, June 21, 1951, in Flush Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2013. &nbsp;In her early years, Dot was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush. &nbsp;After her marriage to Pat, she became an active member of St. Columbkille Church in Blaine. &nbsp;She held several positions including Treasurer and member of the parish council and the Altar Society.

As a farmer’s wife, Dot helped with everyday farming operations while raising a family of seven children with her husband Pat. &nbsp;She also drove a school bus for approximately 5 years and worked 25 years in housekeeping, laundry, and kitchen at the Westmoreland Care Home. &nbsp;While doing so, she always prepared a hot meal, ready on the table, for her family. &nbsp;

Dot and Pat lost everything in a fire in April 2009. Rebuilding the home place was hard but rewarding with the support of their family, friends, and the Blaine community. &nbsp;Dot moved off the farm in January 2018 next door to her daughter Debra. &nbsp;With Debra’s help it allowed Dot to remain in her own home until October 2023.

Dot had a heart of gold and was the best sister, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. &nbsp;She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed family holiday gatherings as she was always handed the spoon to make the gravy. &nbsp;Homemade rolls, fried chicken, roast beef, and of course homemade noodles were her specialties.

Dot is survived by son Steve (Kellie), Blaine; daughters Patsy (Steve) Campbell, Westmoreland; Debra O’Shea, Westmoreland; Lisa McAdams, Manhattan; Vicky (Russ) Geyer, Flush; Colleen (Dan) Janatello, Shawnee; Son-in-law Greg Parsons, Topeka. Grandchildren are Shane O’Shea, Winter (O’Shea) Warth, Shannon and Skylar O’Shea, Kaleb and Kyle Campbell, Whitney (McAdams) Conard, Taylor (McAdams) McClain, Leah, George and Sophie Parsons, Patrick and Brandon Geyer, Alexis, Anthony &amp; Aidan Janatello and 19 great-grandchildren; Sister-in-law, Marie Umscheid (Flush); Brother-in-law Robert (Joan) O’Shea, Oskaloosa; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. &nbsp;

Dot is preceded in death by her parents, husband Patrick, daughter Laurie O’Shea Parsons, son-in-law Mike McAdams, sisters Angie Ekart, Flossie Riley, Regina Compton, Cassie Compton, Pauline Brown, Pat Horgan, and Norma Minihan and brothers Mark Umscheid and Junior Umscheid.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in Blaine, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will greet friends prior to the Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a rosary prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;They suggest, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St.&nbsp; Columbkille Altar Society and may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.

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 </figure>With sadness Joetta Joan “Dot” O’Shea, 94, of Westmoreland, formerly of Blaine passed peacefully January 13, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.Dot, the 9th child of 10, was born on the family farm southwest of Flush on October 31, 1929, to Julius and Clara (Winter) Umscheid. &nbsp;She attended grade school and graduated from Flush High School.&nbsp;Dot married Patrick J O’Shea, June 21, 1951, in Flush Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2013. &nbsp;In her early years, Dot was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush. &nbsp;After her marriage to Pat, she became an active member of St. Columbkille Church in Blaine. &nbsp;She held several positions including Treasurer and member of the parish council and the Altar Society.As a farmer’s wife, Dot helped with everyday farming operations while raising a family of seven children with her husband Pat. &nbsp;She also drove a school bus for approximately 5 years and worked 25 years in housekeeping, laundry, and kitchen at the Westmoreland Care Home. &nbsp;While doing so, she always prepared a hot meal, ready on the table, for her family. &nbsp;Dot and Pat lost everything in a fire in April 2009. Rebuilding the home place was hard but rewarding with the support of their family, friends, and the Blaine community. &nbsp;Dot moved off the farm in January 2018 next door to her daughter Debra. &nbsp;With Debra’s help it allowed Dot to remain in her own home until October 2023.Dot had a heart of gold and was the best sister, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. &nbsp;She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed family holiday gatherings as she was always handed the spoon to make the gravy. &nbsp;Homemade rolls, fried chicken, roast beef, and of course homemade noodles were her specialties.Dot is survived by son Steve (Kellie), Blaine; daughters Patsy (Steve) Campbell, Westmoreland; Debra O’Shea, Westmoreland; Lisa McAdams, Manhattan; Vicky (Russ) Geyer, Flush; Colleen (Dan) Janatello, Shawnee; Son-in-law Greg Parsons, Topeka. Grandchildren are Shane O’Shea, Winter (O’Shea) Warth, Shannon and Skylar O’Shea, Kaleb and Kyle Campbell, Whitney (McAdams) Conard, Taylor (McAdams) McClain, Leah, George and Sophie Parsons, Patrick and Brandon Geyer, Alexis, Anthony &amp; Aidan Janatello and 19 great-grandchildren; Sister-in-law, Marie Umscheid (Flush); Brother-in-law Robert (Joan) O’Shea, Oskaloosa; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. &nbsp;Dot is preceded in death by her parents, husband Patrick, daughter Laurie O’Shea Parsons, son-in-law Mike McAdams, sisters Angie Ekart, Flossie Riley, Regina Compton, Cassie Compton, Pauline Brown, Pat Horgan, and Norma Minihan and brothers Mark Umscheid and Junior Umscheid.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in Blaine, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will greet friends prior to the Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a rosary prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m. &nbsp;They suggest, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St.&nbsp; Columbkille Altar Society and may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.

Joetta Joan “Dot” O’Shea

Ray Herman Songs,75, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

He was born on October 20, 1948, in Wamego, the first son of Chester Raymond and Bernadine Ella (Niedfeldt) Songs. Ray attended Hinerville District 15, a one room country school thru eighth grade and graduated from Wamego Rural High School.

He worked at several of the local gas stations before entering the U. S. Army. He did his basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and after that was sent to Vietnam, where he became a tank driver and heavy equipment operator. He received the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his courageous service. After returning to Wamego, he worked for several construction companies as a bulldozer operator and dug many basements for new homes.

Ray was a member of the American Legion Post 32 in Alma.&nbsp; He was also an active member of the historic Beecher Bible and Rifle Church where he served on the board of trustees and led many monthly meetings.&nbsp; 

In his early years he enjoyed raccoon hunting and riding horses and activities at the Wamego Saddle Club.&nbsp; He was also the " Herd Manger" for his wife's well known Saanen dairy goat herd. He loved going with her to club, county, and national shows throughout Kansas Nebraska Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

On May 2, 1970, he married Nancy Marie TenEyck, daughter of Alfred and Fern Erlick TenEyck. They recently celebrated 53 years together.&nbsp; She survives at their home.

He is also survived by his daughter: Tina Marie McIntyre, and her husband, Larry; his three grandchildren, Bryant Michael Songs (Amber Sowell), Lucas Eugene McIntyre (Alicia Farmer), and Elizabeth Marie McIntyre (Kyle Ziegelmeier), all of Manhattan; his great-grandchildren, Eric Nowland, Nevaeh Sowell, D’Leah Songs, Doniella Songs, and Azalea Songs; his two sisters, Carol Hansing of Ridgecrest, California and Bonnie Palenske of Wamego; and a brother, Timothy Songs (Julie), of Alma; his brother-in-law, John Hesse of Meridan, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ella Hesse and Jacquline Wohler; and two brothers, Dennis Songs and David Songs; and brothers-in-law, Richard Hansing, Virgil Wohler and James Palenske.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Inurnment will follow in Wabaunsee Township Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will greet friends, prior to the funeral service, beginning at 9:30 am.&nbsp; 

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alma American Legion Post 32 or the Beecher Bible and Rifle Church, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.campanellastewart.com/" target="_blank">www.campanellastewart.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705333555099.jpeg" alt="Ray Herman Songs" />
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 </figure>Ray Herman Songs,75, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas.He was born on October 20, 1948, in Wamego, the first son of Chester Raymond and Bernadine Ella (Niedfeldt) Songs. Ray attended Hinerville District 15, a one room country school thru eighth grade and graduated from Wamego Rural High School.He worked at several of the local gas stations before entering the U. S. Army. He did his basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and after that was sent to Vietnam, where he became a tank driver and heavy equipment operator. He received the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his courageous service. After returning to Wamego, he worked for several construction companies as a bulldozer operator and dug many basements for new homes.Ray was a member of the American Legion Post 32 in Alma.&nbsp; He was also an active member of the historic Beecher Bible and Rifle Church where he served on the board of trustees and led many monthly meetings.&nbsp; In his early years he enjoyed raccoon hunting and riding horses and activities at the Wamego Saddle Club.&nbsp; He was also the " Herd Manger" for his wife's well known Saanen dairy goat herd. He loved going with her to club, county, and national shows throughout Kansas Nebraska Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado.On May 2, 1970, he married Nancy Marie TenEyck, daughter of Alfred and Fern Erlick TenEyck. They recently celebrated 53 years together.&nbsp; She survives at their home.He is also survived by his daughter: Tina Marie McIntyre, and her husband, Larry; his three grandchildren, Bryant Michael Songs (Amber Sowell), Lucas Eugene McIntyre (Alicia Farmer), and Elizabeth Marie McIntyre (Kyle Ziegelmeier), all of Manhattan; his great-grandchildren, Eric Nowland, Nevaeh Sowell, D’Leah Songs, Doniella Songs, and Azalea Songs; his two sisters, Carol Hansing of Ridgecrest, California and Bonnie Palenske of Wamego; and a brother, Timothy Songs (Julie), of Alma; his brother-in-law, John Hesse of Meridan, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ella Hesse and Jacquline Wohler; and two brothers, Dennis Songs and David Songs; and brothers-in-law, Richard Hansing, Virgil Wohler and James Palenske.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Inurnment will follow in Wabaunsee Township Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will greet friends, prior to the funeral service, beginning at 9:30 am.&nbsp; The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alma American Legion Post 32 or the Beecher Bible and Rifle Church, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.campanellastewart.com/" target="_blank">www.campanellastewart.com</a>.

Ray Herman Songs

Michael Dean Wulf, 76, passed away in his home on January 9, surrounded by his family.

Mike was happily married to his devoted wife, Pat, and they celebrated 25 years of shared joys and cherished moments together. They lived a fulfilling life on the family farm, where they raised goats and cattle, creating a warm and welcoming home for their loved ones.

A lifelong bowler, Mike found joy and camaraderie on the lanes, a passion he later shared with others. In his leisure time, he took pleasure in playing cornhole, always eager to teach and include those around him. His love for these activities was only surpassed by his love for his family.

Mike had a close-knit relationship with his siblings and enjoyed traveling with them. He had a great sense of humor that brightened the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.

One of Mike’s greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren, instilling in them love for the land and caring for animals. He was the biggest fan at all of their ball games and his legacy will live on in them.

&nbsp;Mike is survived by his wife, Pat; and Teri Guthard (Don) of Lincoln, NE, Mike Millo (Shelly) Silverthorn CO, Stephanie O’Farrell (Mike Hohman) of Overland Park, KS and Josh Mayer of Wamego, KS; eight grandchildren, Kameron Lennon, Zachary Olvera, Hunter Mayer, Gracie Millo, Cody Mayer, Natalie Hohman, Grayson O’Farrell and Kendall Mayer; brothers, Les Wulf (Mary) of Ocoee, FL, Greg Wulf (Barb) of Bloomfield, NE and Lee Wulf (Lyndi) of Omaha, NE; sisters, Beth Robinette (Larry) of Norfolk, NE and Debbie Kesting (Mike) of Norfolk, NE; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Brady.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Beatrice Oberle Wulf, son, Mark Wulf; and brother &amp; sister in law, Francis and Sue Wulf.

A Rosary Service will be held Wednesday January 17, at 10:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Blaine. Fr. Don Zimmerman will officiate.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Inurnment with Military Honors by the U. S. Army Funeral Honors Detail and the Wamego American Legion Post No. 172 will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Blaine, Kansas. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Memorial donations can be made for Wamego High School Honor Flight and those may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705333366405.jpeg" alt="Michael Dean Wulf" />
 <figcaption>Michael Dean Wulf</figcaption>
 </figure>Michael Dean Wulf, 76, passed away in his home on January 9, surrounded by his family.Mike was happily married to his devoted wife, Pat, and they celebrated 25 years of shared joys and cherished moments together. They lived a fulfilling life on the family farm, where they raised goats and cattle, creating a warm and welcoming home for their loved ones.A lifelong bowler, Mike found joy and camaraderie on the lanes, a passion he later shared with others. In his leisure time, he took pleasure in playing cornhole, always eager to teach and include those around him. His love for these activities was only surpassed by his love for his family.Mike had a close-knit relationship with his siblings and enjoyed traveling with them. He had a great sense of humor that brightened the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.One of Mike’s greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren, instilling in them love for the land and caring for animals. He was the biggest fan at all of their ball games and his legacy will live on in them.&nbsp;Mike is survived by his wife, Pat; and Teri Guthard (Don) of Lincoln, NE, Mike Millo (Shelly) Silverthorn CO, Stephanie O’Farrell (Mike Hohman) of Overland Park, KS and Josh Mayer of Wamego, KS; eight grandchildren, Kameron Lennon, Zachary Olvera, Hunter Mayer, Gracie Millo, Cody Mayer, Natalie Hohman, Grayson O’Farrell and Kendall Mayer; brothers, Les Wulf (Mary) of Ocoee, FL, Greg Wulf (Barb) of Bloomfield, NE and Lee Wulf (Lyndi) of Omaha, NE; sisters, Beth Robinette (Larry) of Norfolk, NE and Debbie Kesting (Mike) of Norfolk, NE; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Brady.Mike was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Beatrice Oberle Wulf, son, Mark Wulf; and brother &amp; sister in law, Francis and Sue Wulf.A Rosary Service will be held Wednesday January 17, at 10:00 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Blaine. Fr. Don Zimmerman will officiate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment with Military Honors by the U. S. Army Funeral Honors Detail and the Wamego American Legion Post No. 172 will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Blaine, Kansas. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial donations can be made for Wamego High School Honor Flight and those may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Michael Dean Wulf

Sally Marie Thomas passed away on January 7, 2024, with family at her side. Sally was born at home on January 3, 1939, the daughter of Gail and Bernice Farber near Morrowville, KS. Sally married Arlo Delay in 1956. He preceded her in death in January of 1980. She married Dan Thomas in 1981. He preceded her in death in 2015.

Sally will be remembered by family and friends as a kind, caring person who devoted her time and energy to many local charities and organizations.

Sally is survived by her son Kenneth (Nancy) Delay and her daughter Deb (Trent) Taylor all of Abilene, brother Jim (Barb) Farber, Lincoln, NE, sister Ruth McCord, Fairbury, NE, grandchildren Chris (Jenna) Delay, Abilene, Ted (Joy) Delay, Jacksonville, FL, Kyle (Brendan), San Jose, CA, Cody (Danielle) Taylor, Abilene, 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday, January 13 at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Danner Funeral Home on Friday, January 12 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704820619803.jpeg" alt="Sally Marie Thomas" />
 <figcaption>Sally Marie Thomas</figcaption>
 </figure>Sally Marie Thomas passed away on January 7, 2024, with family at her side. Sally was born at home on January 3, 1939, the daughter of Gail and Bernice Farber near Morrowville, KS. Sally married Arlo Delay in 1956. He preceded her in death in January of 1980. She married Dan Thomas in 1981. He preceded her in death in 2015.Sally will be remembered by family and friends as a kind, caring person who devoted her time and energy to many local charities and organizations.Sally is survived by her son Kenneth (Nancy) Delay and her daughter Deb (Trent) Taylor all of Abilene, brother Jim (Barb) Farber, Lincoln, NE, sister Ruth McCord, Fairbury, NE, grandchildren Chris (Jenna) Delay, Abilene, Ted (Joy) Delay, Jacksonville, FL, Kyle (Brendan), San Jose, CA, Cody (Danielle) Taylor, Abilene, 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday, January 13 at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Danner Funeral Home on Friday, January 12 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sally Marie Thomas

Roger A. Beckley was born March 6, 1955 in Plainville, Kansas the son of Willard and Emily (McLaughlin) Beckley. He passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Roger was a graduate of Plainville High School with the class of 1973. He was a District Sales Manager with AMCON Distributing for 25 years, before retiring. Roger served his country in the United States Army and served in the Army Reserves for over 30 years. He also enjoyed many capacities in the American Legion and spending time with his grandchildren.

On May 29, 1982, Roger was united in marriage to Peggy Varner in Salina. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughters Jami and her husband Brad Noone of Wichita, Nicole and her husband Jason Demars of Abilene, Megan Beckley of Abilene, son Rob Beckley and his wife Linda of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, brother Larry Beckley and his wife Janie of Wichita, sisters Shirley and her husband Glenn Arbogast of York, Nebraska, Cheryl and her husband Ron Meyers of Stamford, Nebraska, Nancy Stewart of Andover, sister-in-law Sharon Beckley of Mankato, Kansas, mother-in-law Jan Brax of Abilene, brother-in-law Jay Varner and his wife LeeAnn of Oskaloosa, Kansas, grandchildren Samuel Noone, Sadie Noone, Colt Demars, Chloe Demars, Terra Grace Beckley, Hudson Beckley, Emily Beckley, Dawson Beckley, Jackson Beckley, Colson Beckley, and Harley Beckley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Willard Beckley and brother and sister-in-law Ron and Elizabeth Beckley.

Funeral services for Roger will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the Emmanuel Church in Abilene with Pastor Marc Riegel officiating. His final resting place will be in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery near Manhattan, Kansas at 1:00 p.m. with military honors provided by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard and the Manhattan American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion of Manhattan and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roger A. Beckley was born March 6, 1955 in Plainville, Kansas the son of Willard and Emily (McLaughlin) Beckley. He passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.Roger was a graduate of Plainville High School with the class of 1973. He was a District Sales Manager with AMCON Distributing for 25 years, before retiring. Roger served his country in the United States Army and served in the Army Reserves for over 30 years. He also enjoyed many capacities in the American Legion and spending time with his grandchildren.On May 29, 1982, Roger was united in marriage to Peggy Varner in Salina. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughters Jami and her husband Brad Noone of Wichita, Nicole and her husband Jason Demars of Abilene, Megan Beckley of Abilene, son Rob Beckley and his wife Linda of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, brother Larry Beckley and his wife Janie of Wichita, sisters Shirley and her husband Glenn Arbogast of York, Nebraska, Cheryl and her husband Ron Meyers of Stamford, Nebraska, Nancy Stewart of Andover, sister-in-law Sharon Beckley of Mankato, Kansas, mother-in-law Jan Brax of Abilene, brother-in-law Jay Varner and his wife LeeAnn of Oskaloosa, Kansas, grandchildren Samuel Noone, Sadie Noone, Colt Demars, Chloe Demars, Terra Grace Beckley, Hudson Beckley, Emily Beckley, Dawson Beckley, Jackson Beckley, Colson Beckley, and Harley Beckley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Willard Beckley and brother and sister-in-law Ron and Elizabeth Beckley.Funeral services for Roger will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the Emmanuel Church in Abilene with Pastor Marc Riegel officiating. His final resting place will be in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery near Manhattan, Kansas at 1:00 p.m. with military honors provided by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard and the Manhattan American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion of Manhattan and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roger A. Beckley 

SFC (RET) Guy Dennis Sumile, 78, of Junction City,Kansas died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas.

Guy was born September 18, 1945, in Waialua, Hawaii the son of James A. and Diana K. (Chun) Sumile./Guy served in the United States Army until his retirement in 1989. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Everyone knew Guy as "Papa".

On December 9, 1967, he married Thelma M. Correa in Haleiwa, Hawaii.

Survivors include his wife Thelma of the home in Junction City, Kansas; two sons, Guy Sumile and his partner Kimber Poe of San Antonio, Texas and Daniel Sumile and partner David Golston of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Christy Sumile-Scott and husband Clifford Scott of Junction City, Kansas and Nicole Montanez of Fort Pierce, Florida; one brother, Raymond Sumile of Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Theresa Banks of West Monroe, Louisiana; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Roland Sumile and one sister, Paula Sumile.

Cremation will take place.&nbsp; A memorial service will be announced at a later date with full military honors in the care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441



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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704746876590.jpeg" alt="SFC (RET) Guy Dennis Sumile" />
 <figcaption>SFC (RET) Guy Dennis Sumile</figcaption>
 </figure>SFC (RET) Guy Dennis Sumile, 78, of Junction City,Kansas died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas.Guy was born September 18, 1945, in Waialua, Hawaii the son of James A. and Diana K. (Chun) Sumile./Guy served in the United States Army until his retirement in 1989. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Everyone knew Guy as "Papa".On December 9, 1967, he married Thelma M. Correa in Haleiwa, Hawaii.Survivors include his wife Thelma of the home in Junction City, Kansas; two sons, Guy Sumile and his partner Kimber Poe of San Antonio, Texas and Daniel Sumile and partner David Golston of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Christy Sumile-Scott and husband Clifford Scott of Junction City, Kansas and Nicole Montanez of Fort Pierce, Florida; one brother, Raymond Sumile of Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Theresa Banks of West Monroe, Louisiana; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Roland Sumile and one sister, Paula Sumile.Cremation will take place.&nbsp; A memorial service will be announced at a later date with full military honors in the care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441

Guy Dennis "Papa" Sumile

Alec D. Hayes Jr., born August 30, 1976, passed on December 27, 2023.

Alec was born in Heidelberg Germany to Charlotte and Alec Hayes Sr. He moved to Kansas at one year old. 

Alec was a die hard cowboys fan, win or lose! He also loved his Friday night poker games.

Alec was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Hayes; brother, Allen Ruckstuhl and stepdaughter, Erica. He is survived by his father, Alec Hayes Sr.; two brothers, Mike and Ricky Ruckstuhl; one sister, Slone Hayes; one daughter, Alecia Hayes; one stepdaughter, Cassandra and his wife Sylvia.

He will be greatly missed by many.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704746422097.jpeg" alt="Alec D. Hayes Jr." />
 <figcaption>Alec D. Hayes Jr.</figcaption>
 </figure>Alec D. Hayes Jr., born August 30, 1976, passed on December 27, 2023.Alec was born in Heidelberg Germany to Charlotte and Alec Hayes Sr. He moved to Kansas at one year old. Alec was a die hard cowboys fan, win or lose! He also loved his Friday night poker games.Alec was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Hayes; brother, Allen Ruckstuhl and stepdaughter, Erica. He is survived by his father, Alec Hayes Sr.; two brothers, Mike and Ricky Ruckstuhl; one sister, Slone Hayes; one daughter, Alecia Hayes; one stepdaughter, Cassandra and his wife Sylvia.He will be greatly missed by many.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alec D. Hayes Jr.

Gracelynn Ann Pellicotte, 18, of Junction City, Kansas died on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, near Tecumseh, Nebraska from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Gracelynn was born January 8, 2005, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota the daughter of Derrick and Stacy (Spicer) Pellicotte. Gracelynn graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 2023. She worked at the Junction City YMCA where she was a lifeguard and taught swimming lessons. When she wasn't working in the pool area, you would find her working with the after school program, helping with maintenance, or working out with her co-workers at the YMCA.

Gracelynn enjoyed drawing, working puzzles, watching movies and various television series, listening to music, cuddling with cats, and spending time with her friends.

Survivors include her parents, Derrick and Stacy Pellicotte of Junction City, Kansas; one brother, Derrick Pellicotte; two sisters, Elizabeth Pellicotte and Annalee Pellicotte all of Junction City, Kansas; grandparents, Darrell and Patricia Spicer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; three uncles: Lee Spicer and wife Naomi, Edward Pellicotte and wife Amanda, and Mike Pellicotte and wife Jill; three aunts: Terri Spicer, Melinda Kasdorf, and Katina Cox; cousins: Avonlie, Carter, Carlee, Nick, Katy, Emily, Jonathan, Daniel, Alex, Josh, and a host of other relatives and friends, as well as her beloved cat Willow.Read More

Visitation:&nbsp; &nbsp;Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Johnson+Cremations,+Funerals+%26+Receptions,+203+N+Washington+St,+Junction+City,+KS+66441/@39.0243287,-96.829196,17z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87bc494e9c977461:0xdc8b6c28f51ec929!2m2!1d-96.8291137!2d39.0243206?entry=ttu" target="_blank">Directions &amp; Map</a>

Service:&nbsp; Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704746071888.jpeg" alt="Gracelynn Ann Pellicotte" />
 <figcaption>Gracelynn Ann Pellicotte</figcaption>
 </figure>Gracelynn Ann Pellicotte, 18, of Junction City, Kansas died on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, near Tecumseh, Nebraska from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Gracelynn was born January 8, 2005, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota the daughter of Derrick and Stacy (Spicer) Pellicotte. Gracelynn graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 2023. She worked at the Junction City YMCA where she was a lifeguard and taught swimming lessons. When she wasn't working in the pool area, you would find her working with the after school program, helping with maintenance, or working out with her co-workers at the YMCA.Gracelynn enjoyed drawing, working puzzles, watching movies and various television series, listening to music, cuddling with cats, and spending time with her friends.Survivors include her parents, Derrick and Stacy Pellicotte of Junction City, Kansas; one brother, Derrick Pellicotte; two sisters, Elizabeth Pellicotte and Annalee Pellicotte all of Junction City, Kansas; grandparents, Darrell and Patricia Spicer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; three uncles: Lee Spicer and wife Naomi, Edward Pellicotte and wife Amanda, and Mike Pellicotte and wife Jill; three aunts: Terri Spicer, Melinda Kasdorf, and Katina Cox; cousins: Avonlie, Carter, Carlee, Nick, Katy, Emily, Jonathan, Daniel, Alex, Josh, and a host of other relatives and friends, as well as her beloved cat Willow.Read MoreVisitation:&nbsp; &nbsp;Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Johnson+Cremations,+Funerals+%26+Receptions,+203+N+Washington+St,+Junction+City,+KS+66441/@39.0243287,-96.829196,17z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87bc494e9c977461:0xdc8b6c28f51ec929!2m2!1d-96.8291137!2d39.0243206?entry=ttu" target="_blank">Directions &amp; Map</a>Service:&nbsp; Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions

Gracelynn Ann Pellicotte

Clara Eileen Irvine, 86, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Valley View Senior Living surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 23, 1937, to Robert and Nadine (Kershner) Schonberner in Junction City, Kansas. While in high school, she was involved with the band and baton-twirling clubs. This is also where she met her future husband of 68 years. Her and Paul married August 24th, 1956, here in Junction City and raised their family for their remaining years.

After graduating in 1955, from Junction City High School, Eileen found a job on post as a dry-cleaner. Shortly after her time on post, she found herself in a career in finance. She held a management position with Central National Bank until her retirement. Once she found herself retired, she had more time to spend with her family. Some of these activities included gardening, camping, and spoiling her grandchildren. Eileen also found more time to help her beloved community of Junction City by being apart of the Pink Ladies, being a Cub Scout Leader, part of the P.T.A. Board with Washington Elementary, and leading her bible school youth class.

Visitation:&nbsp; Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441

Service:&nbsp; Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions

Interment:&nbsp; Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Rd, Manhattan, KS

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704745554153.jpeg" alt="Clara Eileen Irvine" />
 <figcaption>Clara Eileen Irvine</figcaption>
 </figure>Clara Eileen Irvine, 86, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Valley View Senior Living surrounded by her loving family.She was born on December 23, 1937, to Robert and Nadine (Kershner) Schonberner in Junction City, Kansas. While in high school, she was involved with the band and baton-twirling clubs. This is also where she met her future husband of 68 years. Her and Paul married August 24th, 1956, here in Junction City and raised their family for their remaining years.After graduating in 1955, from Junction City High School, Eileen found a job on post as a dry-cleaner. Shortly after her time on post, she found herself in a career in finance. She held a management position with Central National Bank until her retirement. Once she found herself retired, she had more time to spend with her family. Some of these activities included gardening, camping, and spoiling her grandchildren. Eileen also found more time to help her beloved community of Junction City by being apart of the Pink Ladies, being a Cub Scout Leader, part of the P.T.A. Board with Washington Elementary, and leading her bible school youth class.Visitation:&nbsp; Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441Service:&nbsp; Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; ReceptionsInterment:&nbsp; Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Rd, Manhattan, KS

Clara Eileen Irvine

Terri A. Ouimette, 71, of Junction City, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Cremation will take place and a private inurnment will be held at a later date.

She was born on April 23, 1952, Bakersfield, California to John and Mabel (Atkinson) Ouimette. During Terri's career path, she was a registered nurse, Director of Nursing for several long-term care facilities, and an instructor for Barton County Community College for the CNA and CMA programs before moving on to Kolling and Kollhoff pharmacies. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, painting and gardening, with her roses being her favorite. Terri adored her two dogs Rosie and Daisy, and she was also a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church.

Terri is survived by her Sons, Marty (Crystal) Lott of Chapman, KS and Jean Paul (Elizabeth) Lott of WI; one sister Judith (Jim) Blinkenberg and one brother, Richard Blinkenberg; six grandchildren, Rylee Lott, Chris Lott, Randy Lott, Ryan Lott, Lucien Lott and Briseis Lott. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Private Service:&nbsp; Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704743740682.jpeg" alt="Terri A. Ouimette" />
 <figcaption>Terri A. Ouimette</figcaption>
 </figure>Terri A. Ouimette, 71, of Junction City, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Cremation will take place and a private inurnment will be held at a later date.She was born on April 23, 1952, Bakersfield, California to John and Mabel (Atkinson) Ouimette. During Terri's career path, she was a registered nurse, Director of Nursing for several long-term care facilities, and an instructor for Barton County Community College for the CNA and CMA programs before moving on to Kolling and Kollhoff pharmacies. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, painting and gardening, with her roses being her favorite. Terri adored her two dogs Rosie and Daisy, and she was also a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church.Terri is survived by her Sons, Marty (Crystal) Lott of Chapman, KS and Jean Paul (Elizabeth) Lott of WI; one sister Judith (Jim) Blinkenberg and one brother, Richard Blinkenberg; six grandchildren, Rylee Lott, Chris Lott, Randy Lott, Ryan Lott, Lucien Lott and Briseis Lott. She was preceded in death by her parents.Private Service:&nbsp; Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions, 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS 66441

Terri A. Ouimette

Ann Worley, 81 of Clay Center, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. &nbsp; She was born on October 18, 1942 in Cloud County, Kansas, the daughter of John A.H. and Marie C. (Wehking) Gunter. &nbsp;

She grew up in Cloud County and attended Carmel and Limestone Country Schools and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1960. Ann worked as a babysitter for a short time. &nbsp;She married Joe Worley on October 6, 1963 and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2015. &nbsp;Ann was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clay Center where she was a volunteer for several committees. &nbsp;She was also a member of several bowling leagues for many years. She is also preceded in death by her parents; 6 sisters and brothers in-law, Freda and Ezra Koerber, Loretta and Everett Price, June and Lester Herdt, Louise and Dean Liby, Minnie and Lester Beikmann,and Darylene and Jack Wilder; brothers in-law, Carl Affolter and Robert Worley; sister in-law, Robin Rouse and her beloved cats, Sunshine, Apollo and Garfield.

She is survived by her sister, Elsie Affolter of Morganville, Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews; brother in-law Steve and Carol Worley and sisters in-law, Vicki and Doug Marshall and Patti and Steve Curtiss.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clay Center, Kansas. &nbsp;

Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

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 <figcaption>Ann Worley</figcaption>
 </figure>Ann Worley, 81 of Clay Center, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. &nbsp; She was born on October 18, 1942 in Cloud County, Kansas, the daughter of John A.H. and Marie C. (Wehking) Gunter. &nbsp;She grew up in Cloud County and attended Carmel and Limestone Country Schools and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1960. Ann worked as a babysitter for a short time. &nbsp;She married Joe Worley on October 6, 1963 and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2015. &nbsp;Ann was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clay Center where she was a volunteer for several committees. &nbsp;She was also a member of several bowling leagues for many years. She is also preceded in death by her parents; 6 sisters and brothers in-law, Freda and Ezra Koerber, Loretta and Everett Price, June and Lester Herdt, Louise and Dean Liby, Minnie and Lester Beikmann,and Darylene and Jack Wilder; brothers in-law, Carl Affolter and Robert Worley; sister in-law, Robin Rouse and her beloved cats, Sunshine, Apollo and Garfield.She is survived by her sister, Elsie Affolter of Morganville, Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews; brother in-law Steve and Carol Worley and sisters in-law, Vicki and Doug Marshall and Patti and Steve Curtiss.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Clay Center, Kansas. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

Ann Worley

Keith Hiatt Rogers was born on Jan. 5th, 1926 in Montrose, Kansas. He was the youngest of 11 children born to Oscar and Inda (Hiatt) Rogers. Keith was a WWII veteran, serving in the Pacific and earning numerous medals including the Purple Heart. After returning from war, Keith married the love of his life, Doris Leona Lamb, of Northbranch, Kansas on Aug. 6, 1950. Keith had 3 children, Rose Rogers, Deanna Walters, and Keith Eugene Rogers (all of Abilene), grandchildren Shawn Walters (Mindy) of Boise, Idaho, and Amanda Aguon, Abilene, as well as great grandchild Jasper Aguon, Abilene.

Keith owned grocery stores in Mankato,Ks. and Burr Oak, Ks. for a time and eventually moved with his wife and children to Abilene where he started working at Viola's Grocery store and then worked at the Commissary in Fort Riley, Kansas until retirement. Being a hard worker and not being one to take retirement easily, Keith came out of retirement several more times over the years and worked at Zey's Grocery Store as their Meatcutter as well as painting houses. Keith was a member of the United Methodist Church in Abilene and was actively involved in matters of Camp Mary Dell, eventually having Rogers Hall named for him as he had built the building along with Richard Reitz. He was preceeded in death by his wife Doris, his daughter Rose, and his son Keith Eugene.

He is survived by his daughter Deanna, grandkids Shawn and Amanda and grandchild Jasper.

Graveside services will be held Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Abilene Cemetery.

 The family suggests memorials be given to the Abilene First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Keith Hiatt Rogers</figcaption>
 </figure>Keith Hiatt Rogers was born on Jan. 5th, 1926 in Montrose, Kansas. He was the youngest of 11 children born to Oscar and Inda (Hiatt) Rogers. Keith was a WWII veteran, serving in the Pacific and earning numerous medals including the Purple Heart. After returning from war, Keith married the love of his life, Doris Leona Lamb, of Northbranch, Kansas on Aug. 6, 1950. Keith had 3 children, Rose Rogers, Deanna Walters, and Keith Eugene Rogers (all of Abilene), grandchildren Shawn Walters (Mindy) of Boise, Idaho, and Amanda Aguon, Abilene, as well as great grandchild Jasper Aguon, Abilene.Keith owned grocery stores in Mankato,Ks. and Burr Oak, Ks. for a time and eventually moved with his wife and children to Abilene where he started working at Viola's Grocery store and then worked at the Commissary in Fort Riley, Kansas until retirement. Being a hard worker and not being one to take retirement easily, Keith came out of retirement several more times over the years and worked at Zey's Grocery Store as their Meatcutter as well as painting houses. Keith was a member of the United Methodist Church in Abilene and was actively involved in matters of Camp Mary Dell, eventually having Rogers Hall named for him as he had built the building along with Richard Reitz. He was preceeded in death by his wife Doris, his daughter Rose, and his son Keith Eugene.He is survived by his daughter Deanna, grandkids Shawn and Amanda and grandchild Jasper.Graveside services will be held Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Abilene Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be given to the Abilene First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Keith Hiatt Rogers - January 5th, 1926 - January 6th, 2024

Karen Louise Kamm of rural Talmage passed away January 4th, 2024 at her home.

 Karen was born the daughter of William Floyd Mustard and Golda (Jolitz) Mustard in Salina, Kansas on March 3, 1948.Karen married James L. Kamm July 2, 1968 in Talmage, KS. Nearly all of their married life was spent in the Talmage area. Karen was a devoted farm wife, and mother, helping where needed on the farm while also raising greyhounds. Karen loved spending time outdoors, especially with James out at the lake. Karen loved sewing and woodworking projects and prided herself on being a do it yourself person, loving the challenges that came from those projects. Karen’s real love in life were her grandchildren. She loved attending sporting events, 4-H activities, and watching the kids; instilling the same do it yourself attitude in them.

Karen is survived by her daughter Tanya (Mark) Hagedorn of Talmage and a sister Rita Morgan of Wichita, KS. Three grandchildren Jacob ( Holley) Hagedorn, Abilene, Hannah Hagedorn, Lawrence, Jessica Hagedorn, Manhattan and Brayden Kamm of Warrensburg, MO, and great grandson Braxton Hagedorn. Karen was preceded in death by her husband James Kamm, son Travis Kamm and brother Marvin Mustard.

Honoring Karen’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation and there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Braxton Hagedorn education fund in care of Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye. Abilene, KS 67410&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Karen L Kamm</figcaption>
 </figure>Karen Louise Kamm of rural Talmage passed away January 4th, 2024 at her home. Karen was born the daughter of William Floyd Mustard and Golda (Jolitz) Mustard in Salina, Kansas on March 3, 1948.Karen married James L. Kamm July 2, 1968 in Talmage, KS. Nearly all of their married life was spent in the Talmage area. Karen was a devoted farm wife, and mother, helping where needed on the farm while also raising greyhounds. Karen loved spending time outdoors, especially with James out at the lake. Karen loved sewing and woodworking projects and prided herself on being a do it yourself person, loving the challenges that came from those projects. Karen’s real love in life were her grandchildren. She loved attending sporting events, 4-H activities, and watching the kids; instilling the same do it yourself attitude in them.Karen is survived by her daughter Tanya (Mark) Hagedorn of Talmage and a sister Rita Morgan of Wichita, KS. Three grandchildren Jacob ( Holley) Hagedorn, Abilene, Hannah Hagedorn, Lawrence, Jessica Hagedorn, Manhattan and Brayden Kamm of Warrensburg, MO, and great grandson Braxton Hagedorn. Karen was preceded in death by her husband James Kamm, son Travis Kamm and brother Marvin Mustard.Honoring Karen’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation and there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Braxton Hagedorn education fund in care of Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye. Abilene, KS 67410&nbsp;&nbsp;

Karen L Kamm - March 3rd, 1948 - January 4th, 2024

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.

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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;

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