Dreeanna Christie Hood was born on December 29, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri and passed to her heavenly home on May 4, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Dree was the firstborn to E.A. “Red” and Mildred Christie. She was a quiet, only child until almost 10 years later when she became a big sister, and a devoted, second Mom to her brother, Steve. The Christies lived in Missouri, Iowa and Tennessee where her “Daddy" worked for the Quaker Oats Company.

Dreeanna met the love of her life, Ed Hood, at the First Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They were married there after she finished her nursing degree at the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing (Class of 1956).

Once married, Ed was commissioned as a career officer in the United State Army, while Dree totally devoted herself to raising her children and nursing (night shift). Dree had four children: Kevin, Kelley, Christie and Scott. Ed and Dree raised their family traveling to Ed's next military assignment where Dree found hospital night shifts to work. By 1976, they had lived in Oklahoma, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Washington D.C., Thailand, Texas and finally Manhattan, Kansas. After 20 years of service, Ed retired from the military at Fort Riley and moved out to the country. Ed and Dree were married 62 years.

Dreeanna retired from Kansas State University's Lafene Health center as Clinical Director. She was an avid K-state sports fan. In their retirement, Ed and Dree were proud season ticket holders for the K-State women’s basketball team. Until her death, Dreeanna supported Ed’s love of horses, using their home outside Westmoreland to host whoever came in town to see Ed and his horses.

She is survived by her 4 children and brother, Steve, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers Dree, the family would appreciate donations to Wounded Warriors Project or Bramlage House at Meadowlark. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Dreeanna Christie Hood was born on December 29, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri and passed to her heavenly home on May 4, 2023. She was 88 years old.Dree was the firstborn to E.A. “Red” and Mildred Christie. She was a quiet, only child until almost 10 years later when she became a big sister, and a devoted, second Mom to her brother, Steve. The Christies lived in Missouri, Iowa and Tennessee where her “Daddy" worked for the Quaker Oats Company.Dreeanna met the love of her life, Ed Hood, at the First Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They were married there after she finished her nursing degree at the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing (Class of 1956).Once married, Ed was commissioned as a career officer in the United State Army, while Dree totally devoted herself to raising her children and nursing (night shift). Dree had four children: Kevin, Kelley, Christie and Scott. Ed and Dree raised their family traveling to Ed's next military assignment where Dree found hospital night shifts to work. By 1976, they had lived in Oklahoma, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Washington D.C., Thailand, Texas and finally Manhattan, Kansas. After 20 years of service, Ed retired from the military at Fort Riley and moved out to the country. Ed and Dree were married 62 years.Dreeanna retired from Kansas State University's Lafene Health center as Clinical Director. She was an avid K-state sports fan. In their retirement, Ed and Dree were proud season ticket holders for the K-State women’s basketball team. Until her death, Dreeanna supported Ed’s love of horses, using their home outside Westmoreland to host whoever came in town to see Ed and his horses.She is survived by her 4 children and brother, Steve, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be private.In lieu of flowers Dree, the family would appreciate donations to Wounded Warriors Project or Bramlage House at Meadowlark. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Dreeanna Christie Hood

David Umscheid, 58, died Friday after an extraordinary cancer battle. Dave received over 200 rounds of chemotherapy at KU Medical Center under the care of Dr. Raed Al-Rajabi. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, mental toughness, and unconditional love.

David was born to Julius and Marie Umscheid in 1964. He was the youngest of three and loved his siblings, Dan and Ruth Ann, dearly. Dave attended Flush Grade School and later graduated from Westmoreland High School and Emporia State University.

In 1988 Dave became a father to his first son, Joseph Sebastian Umscheid. Joseph now lives in Leavenworth, Kansas with a wife and three kids of his own. Joe loved his father with his whole heart and has treasured memories of his dad attending all those soccer games! He uses what his dad taught him as he continues raising his own children. Joe’s twins will turn 14 on the day of Dave’s funeral.

In 2005, Dave married Lindsey and together they have two sons, William (16) and Luke (14). Dave was a loving father who was always present in the lives of his children. He was so proud of William’s focus on schoolwork and loved watching and talking baseball with him. And nobody could make Dave laugh like Luke could. Luke brought Dave so much joy- especially during the hardest months. Dave will be deeply missed by these boys- they couldn’t have loved him more.

On December 17th, 2022, Dave and I celebrated 17 years of marriage. It was a wonderful 17 years; our home filled with so much love. Father Don Zimmerman married us on that cold December day, and he will be the one to lay Dave to rest at the Mass of Christian Burial on May 12th.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 10:00a.m. until 10:30a.m. Friday May 12, 2023 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30a.m. and Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11:00a.m. on Friday May 12 at the church. Interment will be at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the David Umscheid Memorial Fund (to be used for his boys’ college 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>David Umscheid, 58, died Friday after an extraordinary cancer battle. Dave received over 200 rounds of chemotherapy at KU Medical Center under the care of Dr. Raed Al-Rajabi. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, mental toughness, and unconditional love.David was born to Julius and Marie Umscheid in 1964. He was the youngest of three and loved his siblings, Dan and Ruth Ann, dearly. Dave attended Flush Grade School and later graduated from Westmoreland High School and Emporia State University.In 1988 Dave became a father to his first son, Joseph Sebastian Umscheid. Joseph now lives in Leavenworth, Kansas with a wife and three kids of his own. Joe loved his father with his whole heart and has treasured memories of his dad attending all those soccer games! He uses what his dad taught him as he continues raising his own children. Joe’s twins will turn 14 on the day of Dave’s funeral.In 2005, Dave married Lindsey and together they have two sons, William (16) and Luke (14). Dave was a loving father who was always present in the lives of his children. He was so proud of William’s focus on schoolwork and loved watching and talking baseball with him. And nobody could make Dave laugh like Luke could. Luke brought Dave so much joy- especially during the hardest months. Dave will be deeply missed by these boys- they couldn’t have loved him more.On December 17th, 2022, Dave and I celebrated 17 years of marriage. It was a wonderful 17 years; our home filled with so much love. Father Don Zimmerman married us on that cold December day, and he will be the one to lay Dave to rest at the Mass of Christian Burial on May 12th.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 10:00a.m. until 10:30a.m. Friday May 12, 2023 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30a.m. and Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11:00a.m. on Friday May 12 at the church. Interment will be at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to the David Umscheid Memorial Fund (to be used for his boys’ college fund). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

David T. Umscheid

Evelyn Faye Zeckser, 103, of Alma, Kansas, died peacefully on May 1, 2023, at McCrite Plaza. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of Alma.

Evelyn was born January 13, 1920, in rural Alma, Kansas, the oldest daughter of John Henry and Ida Helen Heder Meyer. &nbsp;She married Elmer Zeckser on March 22, 1939, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on July 15, 2001.

She went to grade school in Alma, then, at 14 years old, worked for different families by cleaning houses and taking care of mothers with new babies. &nbsp;For this, she made $2 a week plus room and board. She was a housewife and a farm wife during most of the years their daughters were growing up. &nbsp;They had a large garden and she canned and froze anything and everything, sewed all their clothes, did embroidery and other handwork. &nbsp;Elmer and Evelyn raised cattle, hogs, chickens and registered quarter horses. &nbsp;Evelyn later worked for the Harvey House Café, the Rexall Drugstore for Francis Newton, and then for Milton Rubottom. &nbsp;Later, she babysat and worked in the laundry department at the Alma Manor.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church her entire life, was secretary of the Walther League, belonged to the Friendship Circle, was a 4-H leader and a member of EHU, a home economics group. &nbsp;Some of Elmer and Evelyn’s most fun times were when they belonged to a local dance group in Alma back in the 1960’s.

Evelyn loved flowers and had a large flower garden that she was well-known for. &nbsp;In later years, she joined the group of hand quilters at the Wabaunsee County Museum and enjoyed the Thursday morning coffee group. &nbsp;Evelyn enjoyed doing the laundry (Monday was always laundry day), loved to read, and still did all her own cooking and, except for the last year, her own cleaning, but she especially liked to make cookies and other desserts because she wanted to have something on hand for coffee when she had company.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Thomas of Topeka; son-in-law, Adolph “Sam” Moege of Alma; six grandchildren: &nbsp;Terry Moege (Debbie), Valley Center, KS; Cheryl Markle (Fletcher), Arvada, CO; Shelly Bush (Daryl), Oklahoma City, OK; Kevin Thomas (Diane), Smithville, MO; Kurt Thomas (Karena), Topeka, KS; and Kris Thomas (Heather), Topeka, KS; 14 great-grandchildren; &nbsp;Matthew, Reagan, Will, Bridget, Sydney, Delanie, Braden, Nathan, Samantha, Lacee, Jerod, Savannah, Kristopher and JaCory; one great great grandson: &nbsp;Myles Reid Moege; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer Zeckser; her daughter, Carole Moege; a sister, Naomi Stuewe; and a brother, Melvin Meyer.

Evelyn will lie-in-state on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Hall in Alma. &nbsp;A visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the family, prior to the service. &nbsp;The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma with Rev. Robert Grimm officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. &nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the Alma Library and sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547. &nbsp;Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

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 </figure>Evelyn Faye Zeckser, 103, of Alma, Kansas, died peacefully on May 1, 2023, at McCrite Plaza. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of Alma.Evelyn was born January 13, 1920, in rural Alma, Kansas, the oldest daughter of John Henry and Ida Helen Heder Meyer. &nbsp;She married Elmer Zeckser on March 22, 1939, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on July 15, 2001.She went to grade school in Alma, then, at 14 years old, worked for different families by cleaning houses and taking care of mothers with new babies. &nbsp;For this, she made $2 a week plus room and board. She was a housewife and a farm wife during most of the years their daughters were growing up. &nbsp;They had a large garden and she canned and froze anything and everything, sewed all their clothes, did embroidery and other handwork. &nbsp;Elmer and Evelyn raised cattle, hogs, chickens and registered quarter horses. &nbsp;Evelyn later worked for the Harvey House Café, the Rexall Drugstore for Francis Newton, and then for Milton Rubottom. &nbsp;Later, she babysat and worked in the laundry department at the Alma Manor.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church her entire life, was secretary of the Walther League, belonged to the Friendship Circle, was a 4-H leader and a member of EHU, a home economics group. &nbsp;Some of Elmer and Evelyn’s most fun times were when they belonged to a local dance group in Alma back in the 1960’s.Evelyn loved flowers and had a large flower garden that she was well-known for. &nbsp;In later years, she joined the group of hand quilters at the Wabaunsee County Museum and enjoyed the Thursday morning coffee group. &nbsp;Evelyn enjoyed doing the laundry (Monday was always laundry day), loved to read, and still did all her own cooking and, except for the last year, her own cleaning, but she especially liked to make cookies and other desserts because she wanted to have something on hand for coffee when she had company.Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Thomas of Topeka; son-in-law, Adolph “Sam” Moege of Alma; six grandchildren: &nbsp;Terry Moege (Debbie), Valley Center, KS; Cheryl Markle (Fletcher), Arvada, CO; Shelly Bush (Daryl), Oklahoma City, OK; Kevin Thomas (Diane), Smithville, MO; Kurt Thomas (Karena), Topeka, KS; and Kris Thomas (Heather), Topeka, KS; 14 great-grandchildren; &nbsp;Matthew, Reagan, Will, Bridget, Sydney, Delanie, Braden, Nathan, Samantha, Lacee, Jerod, Savannah, Kristopher and JaCory; one great great grandson: &nbsp;Myles Reid Moege; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer Zeckser; her daughter, Carole Moege; a sister, Naomi Stuewe; and a brother, Melvin Meyer.Evelyn will lie-in-state on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Hall in Alma. &nbsp;A visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the family, prior to the service. &nbsp;The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma with Rev. Robert Grimm officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the Alma Library and sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547. &nbsp;Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

Evelyn Faye Zeckser

Norma Mae Rosenow died on May 4, 2023, age 99, at the Lakeview Care Center in Lenexa, Kansas of complications from the Coronavirus.&nbsp;Norma was born on October 5, 1923, to James Hugo and Anna May Dawson of Russellville, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;Norma grew up on a farm surrounded by many family members, friends, and animals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;After graduating from Eugene High School in 1941 Norma worked as a seamstress at a combat pants factory in Jefferson City, Missouri to support the WWII effort. On May 2, 1943, Norma married Lieutenant Richard V. Rosenow in Columbus, Georgia where Richard was stationed with the U.S. Army. During the next several years Norma and Richard lived in San Luis Obispo, California, Austin, Texas, and North Carolina. When Richard was sent by the U. S. Army to The Allied Stage of WWII in Europe, and to Japan in 1945, Norma returned to the family farm in Russellville.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1946 Norma moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Richard earned a BS degree in agriculture from Kansas State University.&nbsp;In 1948 they moved to Council Grove, Kansas where Richard worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. In 1950 they were relocated to Alma, Kansas where Norma lived until 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma served as the Alma Brownie Troupe leader in 1950-51.&nbsp;She was a member of Chapter No. 270 Order of the Eastern Star of Alma, later the Beulah Chapter No. 34 Order of the Eastern Star of Topeka, the American Legion Post No. 32 of Alma, and the Alma United Methodist Church.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James S. Dawson, a sister Aulma Alberts, and her husband Richard on May 31, 2004.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma is survived by a son Mitchell Paul (Ronette) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; a daughter Tanya Lee Litke (Herbert) of Overland Park, Kansas;&nbsp;&nbsp;grandson Francis “Frank” Vernon Rosenow (Trina) of New Richmond, Ohio; great-grandson Derek Layne Rosenow of Fairfield, Ohio; great-granddaughters Elizabeth Nicole Rosenow, New Richmond, Ohio and Sarah Lynn Lewis (Chad) of Felicity, Ohio; great-great grandsons Tobias Grey Lewis and Saul Matthew Lewis, Felicity, Ohio;&nbsp;&nbsp;and great-great-granddaughter Emilee Reign Rosenow, Cincinnati, Ohio.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial contributions are requested to the Alma United Methodist Church and sent in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life for Norma in Alma, Kansas will be announced at a later date.

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 </figure>Norma Mae Rosenow died on May 4, 2023, age 99, at the Lakeview Care Center in Lenexa, Kansas of complications from the Coronavirus.&nbsp;Norma was born on October 5, 1923, to James Hugo and Anna May Dawson of Russellville, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;Norma grew up on a farm surrounded by many family members, friends, and animals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;After graduating from Eugene High School in 1941 Norma worked as a seamstress at a combat pants factory in Jefferson City, Missouri to support the WWII effort. On May 2, 1943, Norma married Lieutenant Richard V. Rosenow in Columbus, Georgia where Richard was stationed with the U.S. Army. During the next several years Norma and Richard lived in San Luis Obispo, California, Austin, Texas, and North Carolina. When Richard was sent by the U. S. Army to The Allied Stage of WWII in Europe, and to Japan in 1945, Norma returned to the family farm in Russellville.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1946 Norma moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Richard earned a BS degree in agriculture from Kansas State University.&nbsp;In 1948 they moved to Council Grove, Kansas where Richard worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. In 1950 they were relocated to Alma, Kansas where Norma lived until 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma served as the Alma Brownie Troupe leader in 1950-51.&nbsp;She was a member of Chapter No. 270 Order of the Eastern Star of Alma, later the Beulah Chapter No. 34 Order of the Eastern Star of Topeka, the American Legion Post No. 32 of Alma, and the Alma United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James S. Dawson, a sister Aulma Alberts, and her husband Richard on May 31, 2004.&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma is survived by a son Mitchell Paul (Ronette) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; a daughter Tanya Lee Litke (Herbert) of Overland Park, Kansas;&nbsp;&nbsp;grandson Francis “Frank” Vernon Rosenow (Trina) of New Richmond, Ohio; great-grandson Derek Layne Rosenow of Fairfield, Ohio; great-granddaughters Elizabeth Nicole Rosenow, New Richmond, Ohio and Sarah Lynn Lewis (Chad) of Felicity, Ohio; great-great grandsons Tobias Grey Lewis and Saul Matthew Lewis, Felicity, Ohio;&nbsp;&nbsp;and great-great-granddaughter Emilee Reign Rosenow, Cincinnati, Ohio.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial contributions are requested to the Alma United Methodist Church and sent in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life for Norma in Alma, Kansas will be announced at a later date.

Norma Mae Rosenow

Michael Leroy Swaim, Sr, 79, of Morganville, KS died Tuesday, April 25th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, in Manhattan. &nbsp;He worked with the Clay Center Housing Authority in the maintenance and repair department.

Michael was born in Junction City, on November 22, 1943, the son of the late Lillian Loraine (Anderson) and Clyde O. Swaim. &nbsp;He was joined in marriage to Betty Jean Knox on June 10, 1963 in Salina. &nbsp;He graduated from high school in Herlong, Nevada, and was a veteran, serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

Michael is &nbsp;survived by three sons Michael L. (Christine) Swaim, of Clay Center, KS; &nbsp;Lenny (Melissa) Swaim of McPherson; Dennis Swaim of Washington, Kansas. &nbsp;Also surviving are two brothers, Clyde Swaim, of Henderson, NV; &nbsp;Dennis R. Swaim, of Salina; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Michael is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty, and his second wife, Margaret Long Swaim.

A private family inurnment will be at a later date, the family suggests memorials to the Meadowlark Hospice, 709 Liberty, Clay Center, Kansas.

Michael Leroy Swaim, Sr, 79, of Morganville, KS died Tuesday, April 25th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, in Manhattan. &nbsp;He worked with the Clay Center Housing Authority in the maintenance and repair department.Michael was born in Junction City, on November 22, 1943, the son of the late Lillian Loraine (Anderson) and Clyde O. Swaim. &nbsp;He was joined in marriage to Betty Jean Knox on June 10, 1963 in Salina. &nbsp;He graduated from high school in Herlong, Nevada, and was a veteran, serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War.Michael is &nbsp;survived by three sons Michael L. (Christine) Swaim, of Clay Center, KS; &nbsp;Lenny (Melissa) Swaim of McPherson; Dennis Swaim of Washington, Kansas. &nbsp;Also surviving are two brothers, Clyde Swaim, of Henderson, NV; &nbsp;Dennis R. Swaim, of Salina; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Michael is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty, and his second wife, Margaret Long Swaim.A private family inurnment will be at a later date, the family suggests memorials to the Meadowlark Hospice, 709 Liberty, Clay Center, Kansas.

Michael Leroy Swaim

John R. Mundy, 75, passed away March 12, 2023. John was born November 23, 1947, in Long Beach, California and lived in California until his business career took him to Las Vegas, Nevada. When ill health caused a career change, John attended the University of Las Vegas where he earned his PhD and became a professor. John moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 2006 when he accepted a position teaching at the University of North Florida and St. Johns River State College. He enjoyed working with his great colleagues and teaching his students at both institutions.&nbsp;

John is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda: daughters Gina (Steve) Snyder, Jennifer (Adam) Silva, and son Eric (Kara) Mischler. John was a beloved Campo to his grandchildren Kassidy Scroggs, Miles Silva, Madeline Silva Dunleavy, Max Silva, Ava Mischler, Lauren Mischler, Mallory Mischler, and is also survived by his brothers James and Jeffery Mundy. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter John Mundy and Ruth Atkins Mundy.

Those who knew John witnessed his constant example of grit, determination and resilience through his struggle with Type I diabetes.&nbsp; John was eternally grateful to the anonymous family of his deceased donor for his first kidney and pancreas transplant which enhanced his quality of life immeasurably. John was also grateful to the transplant department at Mayo clinic that performed his second kidney transplant.&nbsp;

A gathering of friends, family and colleagues will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home at 3600 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250.&nbsp;

The family requests that those who wish to honor John make a donation in his name to&nbsp;<a href="https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc">https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc</a>. Under “designate my gift to” please select “other” and type diabetes research. Please check “make this gift a tribute” and show the gift is in memory of John R. Mundy.&nbsp;

To send a donation by mail, send in a check to Mayo Clinic Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.&nbsp; In the memo line of the check or on a separate note please show that the gift is in memory of John R. Mundy for diabetes research. Any gift is appreciated for this important research.&nbsp;

John R. Mundy, 75, passed away March 12, 2023. John was born November 23, 1947, in Long Beach, California and lived in California until his business career took him to Las Vegas, Nevada. When ill health caused a career change, John attended the University of Las Vegas where he earned his PhD and became a professor. John moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 2006 when he accepted a position teaching at the University of North Florida and St. Johns River State College. He enjoyed working with his great colleagues and teaching his students at both institutions.&nbsp;John is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda: daughters Gina (Steve) Snyder, Jennifer (Adam) Silva, and son Eric (Kara) Mischler. John was a beloved Campo to his grandchildren Kassidy Scroggs, Miles Silva, Madeline Silva Dunleavy, Max Silva, Ava Mischler, Lauren Mischler, Mallory Mischler, and is also survived by his brothers James and Jeffery Mundy. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter John Mundy and Ruth Atkins Mundy.Those who knew John witnessed his constant example of grit, determination and resilience through his struggle with Type I diabetes.&nbsp; John was eternally grateful to the anonymous family of his deceased donor for his first kidney and pancreas transplant which enhanced his quality of life immeasurably. John was also grateful to the transplant department at Mayo clinic that performed his second kidney transplant.&nbsp;A gathering of friends, family and colleagues will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home at 3600 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250.&nbsp;The family requests that those who wish to honor John make a donation in his name to&nbsp;<a href="https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc">https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc</a>. Under “designate my gift to” please select “other” and type diabetes research. Please check “make this gift a tribute” and show the gift is in memory of John R. Mundy.&nbsp;To send a donation by mail, send in a check to Mayo Clinic Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.&nbsp; In the memo line of the check or on a separate note please show that the gift is in memory of John R. Mundy for diabetes research. Any gift is appreciated for this important research.&nbsp;

John Richards Mundy

Tuesday, December 4th, 1951-Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Tuesday, December 4th, 1951-Wednesday, April 26th, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Timothy Snyder

An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

Click <a href="https://www.johnsonjc.com/Obituary/263288/Earlene-Brooks/Junction%20City-KS">HERE</a> for service details.

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Earlene Brooks

Charles “Charlie” McKinzie, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, 
Thursday, April 20th, 2023. He was born to Charles and Violet (Turley) 
McKinzie in Welch, OK. 
Charlie was a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he (to the 
chagrin of Ruthie and his mother) rode bulls and clowned on the rodeo 
team. Soon after Charlie and Ruthie got married, Charlie was drafted 
into the US Army, serving in the Vietnam conflict.

Charlie spent most of
 his adult life managing COOP grain elevators in Mayfield, Wellington, 
and Clearwater as an employee of Farmland. During their 40 years in 
Wellington, Charlie and Ruthie built a community of friends who were 
more like family. For many years, this group met monthly to play “pitch”
 and share meals. They were all like family to the McKinzies. Charlie 
was a farmer at his core. Although he didn’t farm or ranch directly in 
his adult life, he was always attentive to the farmers and community and
 he saw beauty in the seasonal ebbs and flows. He loved to “car farm” 
and his kids remember the many quiet quips he made while driving on 
family vacations about how the corn was looking dry, or the wheat was 
sprouting too soon, or how “that field is so full of junk, they’ll be 
lucky to get 10 bushel an acre out of it!” After his retirement, Charlie
 devoted much time to his lifelong hobby of fishing (or at least 
collecting fishing gear). He also enjoyed going on cruises to Alaska, 
volunteering with his church, and in the last few years riding his 
stationary bike 55-75 miles a day. He was a devoted fan of his OSU 
Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. But the farm never fully left the 
farmer and he still tended his small patch of earth with dedication and 
care. Whether it was a lawn pristinely mowed and edged, a garden, or 
even just plants and flowers in the flower beds. Charlie was an example 
of what stewardship of the earth looked like. He always believed that he
 was simply the care-taker for a time and that creation was ours only to
 steward for the next generation. His passions in retirement were 
spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. 

Charlie 
was a member of the Rose Hill Christian Church and enjoyed serving 
actively with his amazing family of faith. He will be remembered for his
 generous and kind spirit, his devotion to his family, and his 
unshakable faith. Charlie could be summed up in three simple words: 
family, faith, and farming. 
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Sylvester McKinzie; 
mother Violet McKinzie; brothers Jimmy McKinzie and Earnest McKinzie; 
and sister Agnes Lloyd. 
Charlie is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Ruthie of Derby, KS; 
Children Su-Ella McKinzie of Manhattan, KS; Tina (Todd) Gardner of 
Derby, KS; and Charles II (Carrie) McKinzie of Winfield, KS. Also left 
to cherish his memory, are five grandchildren: Justin, Joshua, Cambria, 
Catriona, and Charles III; siblings Wanda (Jack) Nickerson of Republic, 
MO; Shirley Hall of Broken Arrow, OK; Kenneth (Gail) McKinzie of Grove, 
OK; Cindy (Terry) Harlan of Joplin, MO; sister-in-law Janna Beth 
McKinzie of Pueblo CO; and many other relatives and friends. 
Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday April 28th, 2023, at Rose HIll 
Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Rose Hill, KS 67133. Interment to
 follow at 3:00 pm at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at 1208 N. College 
St Winfield, KS 67156. 
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Hill 
Christian Church. Condolences may be made through Smith Family 
Mortuaries.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682600430285.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Charles “Charlie” McKinzie, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, 
Thursday, April 20th, 2023. He was born to Charles and Violet (Turley) 
McKinzie in Welch, OK. 
Charlie was a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he (to the 
chagrin of Ruthie and his mother) rode bulls and clowned on the rodeo 
team. Soon after Charlie and Ruthie got married, Charlie was drafted 
into the US Army, serving in the Vietnam conflict. Charlie spent most of
 his adult life managing COOP grain elevators in Mayfield, Wellington, 
and Clearwater as an employee of Farmland. During their 40 years in 
Wellington, Charlie and Ruthie built a community of friends who were 
more like family. For many years, this group met monthly to play “pitch”
 and share meals. They were all like family to the McKinzies. Charlie 
was a farmer at his core. Although he didn’t farm or ranch directly in 
his adult life, he was always attentive to the farmers and community and
 he saw beauty in the seasonal ebbs and flows. He loved to “car farm” 
and his kids remember the many quiet quips he made while driving on 
family vacations about how the corn was looking dry, or the wheat was 
sprouting too soon, or how “that field is so full of junk, they’ll be 
lucky to get 10 bushel an acre out of it!” After his retirement, Charlie
 devoted much time to his lifelong hobby of fishing (or at least 
collecting fishing gear). He also enjoyed going on cruises to Alaska, 
volunteering with his church, and in the last few years riding his 
stationary bike 55-75 miles a day. He was a devoted fan of his OSU 
Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. But the farm never fully left the 
farmer and he still tended his small patch of earth with dedication and 
care. Whether it was a lawn pristinely mowed and edged, a garden, or 
even just plants and flowers in the flower beds. Charlie was an example 
of what stewardship of the earth looked like. He always believed that he
 was simply the care-taker for a time and that creation was ours only to
 steward for the next generation. His passions in retirement were 
spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. Charlie 
was a member of the Rose Hill Christian Church and enjoyed serving 
actively with his amazing family of faith. He will be remembered for his
 generous and kind spirit, his devotion to his family, and his 
unshakable faith. Charlie could be summed up in three simple words: 
family, faith, and farming. 
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Sylvester McKinzie; 
mother Violet McKinzie; brothers Jimmy McKinzie and Earnest McKinzie; 
and sister Agnes Lloyd. 
Charlie is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Ruthie of Derby, KS; 
Children Su-Ella McKinzie of Manhattan, KS; Tina (Todd) Gardner of 
Derby, KS; and Charles II (Carrie) McKinzie of Winfield, KS. Also left 
to cherish his memory, are five grandchildren: Justin, Joshua, Cambria, 
Catriona, and Charles III; siblings Wanda (Jack) Nickerson of Republic, 
MO; Shirley Hall of Broken Arrow, OK; Kenneth (Gail) McKinzie of Grove, 
OK; Cindy (Terry) Harlan of Joplin, MO; sister-in-law Janna Beth 
McKinzie of Pueblo CO; and many other relatives and friends. 
Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday April 28th, 2023, at Rose HIll 
Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Rose Hill, KS 67133. Interment to
 follow at 3:00 pm at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at 1208 N. College 
St Winfield, KS 67156. 
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Hill 
Christian Church. Condolences may be made through Smith Family 
Mortuaries.

Charles 'Charlie' McKinzie

Catherine Rose Willard, 72, of Manhattan, Kansas, 
died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. &nbsp;She
 was a long-time resident of the community. Cathy was born on December 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the 
daughter of Vincent J. and Catherine (Docas) Briguglio. &nbsp;She attended 
local grade school and graduated in 1968 from Notre Dame Catholic High 
School. &nbsp;Cathy worked for the FBI in Chicago. Cathy married James 
Michael Willard on January 24, 1971, in Chicago. &nbsp;After over forty-three
 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on July 19, 2014. Mike was a career Navy personnel, and he and Cathy were stationed
 in numerous places in the states and around the world. &nbsp;After their 
retirement from the military, they moved to Manhattan where she worked 
thirty-seven years for Riley County. &nbsp;First in Treasurer’s Office and 
then in the County Appraiser’s Office. &nbsp;Cathy also worked in customer 
service at the mall and was a successful Tupperware representative. Cathy
 was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center. &nbsp;She loved to 
read and was an avid writer. &nbsp;She enjoyed making Christmas stockings for
 her family and was known for her wonderful meals, especially her 
lasagna and spaghetti. Over the years Cathy had several pet dogs that 
she loved like family. Cathy is survived by her son, Michael Willard and his wife, 
Elaine, and her grandchildren, Macey Willard and Mason Willard, all of 
Manhattan. &nbsp;She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Specchio 
(Frank) and sister-in-law, Amy Briguglio, both of Des Plaines, Illinois.
 &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Leonard 
Briguglio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 
2, 2023, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center in Manhattan. &nbsp;Father 
Gale Hammerschmidt will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Wamego 
City Cemetery. &nbsp;Cathy will lie-in-state beginning at 3:00 pm, Monday, 
May 1, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, where the
 family will greet friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. &nbsp;They suggest 
memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project or Good Shepherd 
Hospice House, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. 
&nbsp;Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

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 </figure>Catherine Rose Willard, 72, of Manhattan, Kansas, 
died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. &nbsp;She
 was a long-time resident of the community. Cathy was born on December 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the 
daughter of Vincent J. and Catherine (Docas) Briguglio. &nbsp;She attended 
local grade school and graduated in 1968 from Notre Dame Catholic High 
School. &nbsp;Cathy worked for the FBI in Chicago. Cathy married James 
Michael Willard on January 24, 1971, in Chicago. &nbsp;After over forty-three
 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on July 19, 2014. Mike was a career Navy personnel, and he and Cathy were stationed
 in numerous places in the states and around the world. &nbsp;After their 
retirement from the military, they moved to Manhattan where she worked 
thirty-seven years for Riley County. &nbsp;First in Treasurer’s Office and 
then in the County Appraiser’s Office. &nbsp;Cathy also worked in customer 
service at the mall and was a successful Tupperware representative. Cathy
 was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center. &nbsp;She loved to 
read and was an avid writer. &nbsp;She enjoyed making Christmas stockings for
 her family and was known for her wonderful meals, especially her 
lasagna and spaghetti. Over the years Cathy had several pet dogs that 
she loved like family. Cathy is survived by her son, Michael Willard and his wife, 
Elaine, and her grandchildren, Macey Willard and Mason Willard, all of 
Manhattan. &nbsp;She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Specchio 
(Frank) and sister-in-law, Amy Briguglio, both of Des Plaines, Illinois.
 &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Leonard 
Briguglio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 
2, 2023, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center in Manhattan. &nbsp;Father 
Gale Hammerschmidt will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Wamego 
City Cemetery. &nbsp;Cathy will lie-in-state beginning at 3:00 pm, Monday, 
May 1, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, where the
 family will greet friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. &nbsp;They suggest 
memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project or Good Shepherd 
Hospice House, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. 
&nbsp;Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

Catherine Rose Willard

Dorothy Mae Moege, 86&nbsp;of Alma, Kansas, passed away April 21, 2023, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab.

Dorothy
 was born September 2, 1936, to Dillis and Verla (Banks) Shearer in 
Council Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy was married to Kenny Owen and they 
divorced.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Dan Moege on June 21, 1971, in Council 
Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;They made their home on Dan’s family farm in Alma. She was a 
member of the First Baptist Church in Council Grove and the Spring Creek
 Community Club. Dorothy owned&nbsp;and operated&nbsp;a quilting business. She and
 Dan attended craft shows&nbsp;selling her beautiful&nbsp;quilts, tepees, quillos,
 hand towels, halos and Yo-Yo balloons. She custom quilted for several 
people&nbsp;all&nbsp;over the US, as well as several foreign countries 
including&nbsp;Germany, Canada and England. Dorothy loved&nbsp;gardening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her 
garden included flowers&nbsp;and vegetables.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also&nbsp;canned, helping Dan 
bale hay&nbsp;all while&nbsp;being a housewife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp;a&nbsp;son Ricky Owen,&nbsp;a&nbsp;grandson Nicholas and&nbsp;a&nbsp;sister Glenda Rae Shearer.&nbsp;

Dorothy
 is survived by Dan; sons, Darrin Moege and wife Karen, of Alma, and 
Dillis Owen and wife Lisa, of Wilsey; 4 grandchildren; 9 
great-grandchildren; siblings, Glen Shearer of Americus, Doris Resner 
(Robert) of Council Grove, Janis Williams (Chuck) of Topeka, Linda Price
 of Council Grove and Dale Shearer of Council Grove; and several nieces 
and nephews.&nbsp;

A
 visitation for family and friends will be held from&nbsp;6:00 – 7:30 
Thursday, April 27, at the First Baptist Church in Council 
Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 Friday, also at the church. 
Burial will follow at Four Mile Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorial
 contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Deacon’s Fund and may
 be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 
66846.

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 </figure>Dorothy Mae Moege, 86&nbsp;of Alma, Kansas, passed away April 21, 2023, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab.Dorothy
 was born September 2, 1936, to Dillis and Verla (Banks) Shearer in 
Council Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy was married to Kenny Owen and they 
divorced.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Dan Moege on June 21, 1971, in Council 
Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;They made their home on Dan’s family farm in Alma. She was a 
member of the First Baptist Church in Council Grove and the Spring Creek
 Community Club. Dorothy owned&nbsp;and operated&nbsp;a quilting business. She and
 Dan attended craft shows&nbsp;selling her beautiful&nbsp;quilts, tepees, quillos,
 hand towels, halos and Yo-Yo balloons. She custom quilted for several 
people&nbsp;all&nbsp;over the US, as well as several foreign countries 
including&nbsp;Germany, Canada and England. Dorothy loved&nbsp;gardening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her 
garden included flowers&nbsp;and vegetables.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also&nbsp;canned, helping Dan 
bale hay&nbsp;all while&nbsp;being a housewife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp;a&nbsp;son Ricky Owen,&nbsp;a&nbsp;grandson Nicholas and&nbsp;a&nbsp;sister Glenda Rae Shearer.&nbsp;Dorothy
 is survived by Dan; sons, Darrin Moege and wife Karen, of Alma, and 
Dillis Owen and wife Lisa, of Wilsey; 4 grandchildren; 9 
great-grandchildren; siblings, Glen Shearer of Americus, Doris Resner 
(Robert) of Council Grove, Janis Williams (Chuck) of Topeka, Linda Price
 of Council Grove and Dale Shearer of Council Grove; and several nieces 
and nephews.&nbsp;A
 visitation for family and friends will be held from&nbsp;6:00 – 7:30 
Thursday, April 27, at the First Baptist Church in Council 
Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 Friday, also at the church. 
Burial will follow at Four Mile Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial
 contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Deacon’s Fund and may
 be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 
66846.

Dorothy Mae Moege

Charles 'Ken' Spencer

Richard E. "Coach" Towers, 92, of Manhattan, passed away on 
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, at his home following complications from Multiple 
Myeloma. He was a retired Athletic Director and Coach.

Richard
 Ephraim Towers was born in Kansas City, KS on February 10, 1931, the 
son of the late Mabel Daisy (Stitt) and Guy McKinley Towers. He and Wann
 Harwood of Manhattan, KS were married on August 9, 1953, in Manhattan at
 Danforth Chapel. Dick was raised in Olathe, Kansas graduating from 
Olathe High School in 1949. He was a football and track standout at 
Kansas State University, receiving bachelor's and master’s degrees in 
education and administration.

Helping
 others was a driving force for Coach Towers.  He was known for his 
great storytelling, being the “activities director” for many family 
gatherings, leading the birthday song at his Vista Coffee Group, and 
cheering on his golf and fishing buddies. He was an active member of the
 First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.

As
 an athlete his teammates voted him ”Most Inspirational Player." As a 
football coach his peers selected him Coach of the Year at the High 
School, Junior College, and NCAA Division 1 district level.

ROTC
 took him to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, after graduation from Kansas State. He 
then began his football coaching career, with stops at Leavenworth High 
School and Manhattan High School. His 1961 Manhattan High school team 
was crowned state champions, and these players continue to maintain a 
special relationship to this day.

His
 college coaching career took him from KSU to Southern Illinois 
University and finally Duke University.  Athletic administration brought
 him back to Kansas in 1977 where Dick was assistant superintendent of 
schools and athletic director in Great Bend. Following that, he returned
 to his alma mater as athletic director and was instrumental in landing 
KSU’s first bowl game bid. He finished his career at Iowa State 
University in athletic administration.

After
 retirement he and his son Rick developed Sand Creek Self Storage east 
of Manhattan. During this period Dick was able to focus on enjoying life
 with his wife Wann, enjoying many fantastic trips, family vacations, 
fishing adventures and innumerable rounds of golf.

In
 1995, Dick won the Senior Golf Championship at Indian Hills Country Club
 in Mission Hills, Kansas. It was one of his many golfing 
accomplishments along with a few holes in one.

He
 valued the wonderful relationship he had with his sisters, children and
 their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with his 
nieces and nephews. Dick cherished his friendships with colleagues, 
classmates and former players.

Dick
 is  survived by his wife of 69 years, Wann, two daughters, Betsy 
(Larry) Shapiro, of Morristown, NJ;  Donna Hemingway, of West Branch, 
Iowa; son, Rick (Sheila)Towers, of Rossville;  two sisters, Lillian 
Partis, of Ottawa, KS; Janiece Towers, of Manhattan;  also surviving are
 seven grandchildren, Becky (Chris) Radich, Jessie Shapiro, Jon 
Hemingway, Emily (DoHun) Kim, David Towers, Austin (Mandy) Floersch and 
Emmy (Jason) Sedlacek; and nine great grandchildren. Coach Towers is 
preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Louise Hyer and LaVaun 
Miller; his brother, Charles Towers, and his son-in-law Paul Hemingway 
and grandson Loren Hemingway.

The family will receive 
friends from 10:00 am until the memorial service begins at 11:00 AM on 
Saturday, April 29th, at the First Presbyterian Church. 800 Leavenworth 
St, with Rev Jason Pittman officiating.  Following the service all are 
invited to attend a tailgate lunch party and storytelling time at the 
Presby Place located at the church. The service will be streaming live 
on YouTube @firstpresmanhattan

Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Johnson Cancer Research Center at 
Kansas State University, PO Box 9200 Manhattan, Kansas 66506. 
www.ksufoundation.org/cancer

Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682533149088.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Richard E. "Coach" Towers, 92, of Manhattan, passed away on 
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, at his home following complications from Multiple 
Myeloma. He was a retired Athletic Director and Coach. Richard
 Ephraim Towers was born in Kansas City, KS on February 10, 1931, the 
son of the late Mabel Daisy (Stitt) and Guy McKinley Towers. He and Wann
 Harwood of Manhattan, KS were married on August 9, 1953, in Manhattan at
 Danforth Chapel. Dick was raised in Olathe, Kansas graduating from 
Olathe High School in 1949. He was a football and track standout at 
Kansas State University, receiving bachelor's and master’s degrees in 
education and administration.Helping
 others was a driving force for Coach Towers. He was known for his 
great storytelling, being the “activities director” for many family 
gatherings, leading the birthday song at his Vista Coffee Group, and 
cheering on his golf and fishing buddies. He was an active member of the
 First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.As
 an athlete his teammates voted him ”Most Inspirational Player." As a 
football coach his peers selected him Coach of the Year at the High 
School, Junior College, and NCAA Division 1 district level.ROTC
 took him to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, after graduation from Kansas State. He 
then began his football coaching career, with stops at Leavenworth High 
School and Manhattan High School. His 1961 Manhattan High school team 
was crowned state champions, and these players continue to maintain a 
special relationship to this day.His
 college coaching career took him from KSU to Southern Illinois 
University and finally Duke University. Athletic administration brought
 him back to Kansas in 1977 where Dick was assistant superintendent of 
schools and athletic director in Great Bend. Following that, he returned
 to his alma mater as athletic director and was instrumental in landing 
KSU’s first bowl game bid. He finished his career at Iowa State 
University in athletic administration.After
 retirement he and his son Rick developed Sand Creek Self Storage east 
of Manhattan. During this period Dick was able to focus on enjoying life
 with his wife Wann, enjoying many fantastic trips, family vacations, 
fishing adventures and innumerable rounds of golf.In
 1995, Dick won the Senior Golf Championship at Indian Hills Country Club
 in Mission Hills, Kansas. It was one of his many golfing 
accomplishments along with a few holes in one.He
 valued the wonderful relationship he had with his sisters, children and
 their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with his 
nieces and nephews. Dick cherished his friendships with colleagues, 
classmates and former players.Dick
 is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wann, two daughters, Betsy 
(Larry) Shapiro, of Morristown, NJ; Donna Hemingway, of West Branch, 
Iowa; son, Rick (Sheila)Towers, of Rossville; two sisters, Lillian 
Partis, of Ottawa, KS; Janiece Towers, of Manhattan; also surviving are
 seven grandchildren, Becky (Chris) Radich, Jessie Shapiro, Jon 
Hemingway, Emily (DoHun) Kim, David Towers, Austin (Mandy) Floersch and 
Emmy (Jason) Sedlacek; and nine great grandchildren. Coach Towers is 
preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Louise Hyer and LaVaun 
Miller; his brother, Charles Towers, and his son-in-law Paul Hemingway 
and grandson Loren Hemingway.The family will receive 
friends from 10:00 am until the memorial service begins at 11:00 AM on 
Saturday, April 29th, at the First Presbyterian Church. 800 Leavenworth 
St, with Rev Jason Pittman officiating. Following the service all are 
invited to attend a tailgate lunch party and storytelling time at the 
Presby Place located at the church. The service will be streaming live 
on YouTube @firstpresmanhattanMemorial 
contributions may be made to the Johnson Cancer Research Center at 
Kansas State University, PO Box 9200 Manhattan, Kansas 66506. 
www.ksufoundation.org/cancerCarlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.

Coach Dick Towers

Mary Aron, née Lilly, passed away 23 April. Born 23 June 1940, third of 
13 kids, as an older sibling growing up she developed the personality 
traits she's been recognized for throughout her life- compassion, 
caring, generosity, and being an absolute assassin while competing at 
family board games. 
The adventure's next phase started after marrying her high school 
sweetheart Bill. The life of a military family is never boring, and Mary
 had her two children Shai and Kenny while moving around the world for 
almost twenty years. "Home is where your mom is" was our philosophy and 
she made a home of wherever we lived whether it was quarters in Fort 
Eustis, an apartment in Stuttgart with high-speed police chases, or 
eventually to a restored farmhouse in Chapman KS where we graduated High
 School while dad deployed to Korea. There were many more stops in 
between but we always had "home," each other, and our eyes on the next 
adventure. 
The later Chapman phase added kid-in-law's John Trotter (Shai) and Becky
 Wells (Kenny), and grandkids with Nicole, Jessica, and Jason Beck 
coming into the family, then not long after Keith and Kenton Aron + 
Chris and David Garrison. One well-earned retirement later brought the 
last move to Abilene and added Tommy and Lewis Trotter. After some 
grands were married (Jessica to Joe Ehrlich, Chris to Kamella, and David
 to Heather) they started cranking out the great-grands, with the last 
count around 9 of them- Kayleigh, Sean, Piper, Tye, Kenslie, Kimberly, 
Ellie, Fisher, and Nora. Somehow the lax discipline which Mom showed 
the grandkids became even laxer with the greats, which none of us 
considered possible. She maintained a "tub of unlimited sweets" where 
the little ones knew they could grab a snack cake whenever they wanted; 
where was this when we kids were growing up? 
Although she pretended to give equal consideration to KU with her "house
 divided" propaganda, she repeatedly confided in me that was just for 
show and KSU was the unadulterated recipient of her loyalty. I had to 
break this news gently to our first Emporia student, Lewis. 
Mary's heart was forever broken three years ago, almost to the day when 
Bill passed away. She personally placed flowers on his grave up to the 
week she passed. The next phase of the adventure begins. 
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 1, 2023, at First 
Christian Church of Abilene with Pastor Jason Kohler. Burial will 
follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. Friends may come by Danner Funeral
 Home on Sunday from 9AM until 5PM to sign the register book.

 The 
family suggests memorials be given to the First Christian Church of 
Abilene.  Memorial may be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to 
Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.  Online 
condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682522865673.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Aron, née Lilly, passed away 23 April. Born 23 June 1940, third of 
13 kids, as an older sibling growing up she developed the personality 
traits she's been recognized for throughout her life- compassion, 
caring, generosity, and being an absolute assassin while competing at 
family board games. 
The adventure's next phase started after marrying her high school 
sweetheart Bill. The life of a military family is never boring, and Mary
 had her two children Shai and Kenny while moving around the world for 
almost twenty years. "Home is where your mom is" was our philosophy and 
she made a home of wherever we lived whether it was quarters in Fort 
Eustis, an apartment in Stuttgart with high-speed police chases, or 
eventually to a restored farmhouse in Chapman KS where we graduated High
 School while dad deployed to Korea. There were many more stops in 
between but we always had "home," each other, and our eyes on the next 
adventure. 
The later Chapman phase added kid-in-law's John Trotter (Shai) and Becky
 Wells (Kenny), and grandkids with Nicole, Jessica, and Jason Beck 
coming into the family, then not long after Keith and Kenton Aron + 
Chris and David Garrison. One well-earned retirement later brought the 
last move to Abilene and added Tommy and Lewis Trotter. After some 
grands were married (Jessica to Joe Ehrlich, Chris to Kamella, and David
 to Heather) they started cranking out the great-grands, with the last 
count around 9 of them- Kayleigh, Sean, Piper, Tye, Kenslie, Kimberly, 
Ellie, Fisher, and Nora. Somehow the lax discipline which Mom showed 
the grandkids became even laxer with the greats, which none of us 
considered possible. She maintained a "tub of unlimited sweets" where 
the little ones knew they could grab a snack cake whenever they wanted; 
where was this when we kids were growing up? 
Although she pretended to give equal consideration to KU with her "house
 divided" propaganda, she repeatedly confided in me that was just for 
show and KSU was the unadulterated recipient of her loyalty. I had to 
break this news gently to our first Emporia student, Lewis. 
Mary's heart was forever broken three years ago, almost to the day when 
Bill passed away. She personally placed flowers on his grave up to the 
week she passed. The next phase of the adventure begins. 
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 1, 2023, at First 
Christian Church of Abilene with Pastor Jason Kohler. Burial will 
follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. Friends may come by Danner Funeral
 Home on Sunday from 9AM until 5PM to sign the register book. The 
family suggests memorials be given to the First Christian Church of 
Abilene. Memorial may be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to 
Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online 
condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.

Mary Aron

Jack Richard Jankovich, 91, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at Good 
Shepherd Hospice on April 4, 2023, after a long bout with Dementia. He 
was born on July 30, 1931, in Gary, Indiana, the middle of three sons 
born to Nick and Winifred (Morris) Jankovich.

Jack was 
raised in Gary, Indiana working at his father’s airport, the Gary 
Municipal Airport, from the time he was in grade school until graduation
 from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. This is where he and his
 brothers found their love of flying, which he maintained throughout his
 life.

In high school, he participated in basketball and
 track, lettering three times in both sports and was a member of the 
Indiana State Championship mile relay team. In high school he met his 
one and only love, our mom, Ann Geoghegan. After high school he was 
recruited to run track at LSU, Michigan State, and Indiana University 
where he was a multi-year letterman. He graduated with a degree in 
Geology from Indiana University in 1953. After graduation he was drafted
 into the U.S. Army, in processing at Fort Riley, Kansas, then completed 
basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas, being promoted to corporal and 
assigned to an anti-aircraft battery at Fort Hamilton, as a radar 
operator, protecting New York Harbor.

On January 22, 
1954, he married Ann Geoghegan, in her parent’s home and then moved to 
his duty station in New York. Upon his honorable discharge, Jack went to 
work for Pontiac Motor Division in Los Angeles, CA, where they had their
 first son, Richard. In 1956, the family moved back to Gary, IN to begin
 working at the family airport. The family stayed in the region with 
homes in Gary and Hammond, where they had their second son Timothy. The 
family moved to Overland Park, Kansas in 1964 when Jack returned to 
Pontiac as a corporate Service Representative. While in Overland Park, 
Jack also served on the Lenexa Public School Board for two years.

In
 1967, Jack purchased the former Curry Pontiac and the family moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, and Key Pontiac Inc. was formed, located in downtown 
Manhattan. In 1970, a new dealership was built and moved to the current 
location on Stagg Hill Road, now known as Briggs Automotive Inc. In 
1984 Key Inc. (Pontiac, Buick, GMC Truck and Nissan) was sold and Jack 
began teaching as an adjunct at KSU teaching Small Business Operations 
in the College of Business and later in the College of Agriculture. He 
also went to work for the local SBDC for many years. In 1986, he founded
 JART, Inc. selling aviation promotional items and products nationally. 
He retired and sold JART in 2019.

Jack is survived by 
his sons Rich and his wife Caroline of Manhattan, Tim and his wife Cindy
 of Dallas, Texas, his brother Bill and his wife Nancy of Racine, 
Wisconsin, grandchildren, Jillian (husband Will) Moore of McPherson, 
Kansas, Nick (wife Rachael) Jankovich of Manhattan, Katelin Reeves 
(husband James Richardson) of Carmel, Indiana, Michael Jankovich of 
Lawrence, Kansas, great grandchildren Elizabeth and Abigail Moore (Jill 
and Will), Daniel and Simon Jankovich (Nick and Rachael), his nephews 
Jim Daubenheyer of Valparaiso, Indiana and Dave Daubenheyer of Las 
Vegas, Nevada. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 59+ years, Ann 
Jankovich, his parents, in-laws, brother Bob and sister-in-law Ilene 
Jankovich.

Until recent years Jack was an avid cyclist 
who could be seen peddling down Kimball Avenue at dawn or in the hottest
 part of the day with his yellow caution vest and flag flying high! We 
will miss Papa’s famous waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, his
 beautiful birthday/wedding cakes, his rendition of Happy Birthday on 
each of our birthdays and how he would greet us with his mischievous 
grin whenever we came to “The House That Jack Built” to celebrate 
together!

The family is holding a private graveside service/interment on Monday, May 15, 2023.

In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good 
Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, Inc. or Homestead Assisted Living of 
Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jack Richard Jankovich, 91, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at Good 
Shepherd Hospice on April 4, 2023, after a long bout with Dementia. He 
was born on July 30, 1931, in Gary, Indiana, the middle of three sons 
born to Nick and Winifred (Morris) Jankovich.Jack was 
raised in Gary, Indiana working at his father’s airport, the Gary 
Municipal Airport, from the time he was in grade school until graduation
 from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. This is where he and his
 brothers found their love of flying, which he maintained throughout his
 life.In high school, he participated in basketball and
 track, lettering three times in both sports and was a member of the 
Indiana State Championship mile relay team. In high school he met his 
one and only love, our mom, Ann Geoghegan. After high school he was 
recruited to run track at LSU, Michigan State, and Indiana University 
where he was a multi-year letterman. He graduated with a degree in 
Geology from Indiana University in 1953. After graduation he was drafted
 into the U.S. Army, in processing at Fort Riley, Kansas, then completed 
basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas, being promoted to corporal and 
assigned to an anti-aircraft battery at Fort Hamilton, as a radar 
operator, protecting New York Harbor.On January 22, 
1954, he married Ann Geoghegan, in her parent’s home and then moved to 
his duty station in New York. Upon his honorable discharge, Jack went to 
work for Pontiac Motor Division in Los Angeles, CA, where they had their
 first son, Richard. In 1956, the family moved back to Gary, IN to begin
 working at the family airport. The family stayed in the region with 
homes in Gary and Hammond, where they had their second son Timothy. The 
family moved to Overland Park, Kansas in 1964 when Jack returned to 
Pontiac as a corporate Service Representative. While in Overland Park, 
Jack also served on the Lenexa Public School Board for two years.In
 1967, Jack purchased the former Curry Pontiac and the family moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, and Key Pontiac Inc. was formed, located in downtown 
Manhattan. In 1970, a new dealership was built and moved to the current 
location on Stagg Hill Road, now known as Briggs Automotive Inc. In 
1984 Key Inc. (Pontiac, Buick, GMC Truck and Nissan) was sold and Jack 
began teaching as an adjunct at KSU teaching Small Business Operations 
in the College of Business and later in the College of Agriculture. He 
also went to work for the local SBDC for many years. In 1986, he founded
 JART, Inc. selling aviation promotional items and products nationally. 
He retired and sold JART in 2019.Jack is survived by 
his sons Rich and his wife Caroline of Manhattan, Tim and his wife Cindy
 of Dallas, Texas, his brother Bill and his wife Nancy of Racine, 
Wisconsin, grandchildren, Jillian (husband Will) Moore of McPherson, 
Kansas, Nick (wife Rachael) Jankovich of Manhattan, Katelin Reeves 
(husband James Richardson) of Carmel, Indiana, Michael Jankovich of 
Lawrence, Kansas, great grandchildren Elizabeth and Abigail Moore (Jill 
and Will), Daniel and Simon Jankovich (Nick and Rachael), his nephews 
Jim Daubenheyer of Valparaiso, Indiana and Dave Daubenheyer of Las 
Vegas, Nevada. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 59+ years, Ann 
Jankovich, his parents, in-laws, brother Bob and sister-in-law Ilene 
Jankovich.Until recent years Jack was an avid cyclist 
who could be seen peddling down Kimball Avenue at dawn or in the hottest
 part of the day with his yellow caution vest and flag flying high! We 
will miss Papa’s famous waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, his
 beautiful birthday/wedding cakes, his rendition of Happy Birthday on 
each of our birthdays and how he would greet us with his mischievous 
grin whenever we came to “The House That Jack Built” to celebrate 
together!The family is holding a private graveside service/interment on Monday, May 15, 2023.In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good 
Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, Inc. or Homestead Assisted Living of 
Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

Jack R. Jankovich

February 5, 1946
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 24, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

February 5, 1946
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 24, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Debra Hiett

Carolyn J. Moore, age 74, of Barnes, Kansas, passed away at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska, with her family by her side.

Funeral services are planned for 1:00 pm, Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Barnes United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, west of Barnes.

Carolyn J. Moore, age 74, of Barnes, Kansas, passed away at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska, with her family by her side.Funeral services are planned for 1:00 pm, Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Barnes United Methodist Church.Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, west of Barnes.A full obituary is pending.

Carolyn J. Moore

Melba Jacqueline “Jackie” Shirley was born December 5, 
1931, in Hartsfield, Georgia, the daughter of Hughie and Argie Rozell 
(Green) Gay. She was married to John Truman Hatcher in Boston, Georgia.
 She moved to Wichita with her children in 1960. She married Eugene Ray
 Shirley on December 19, 1966, in Salina. The family moved to Chapman 
in January 1970. 
Jackie passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 21, in Auburn, Kansas, at the age of 91. Survivors include her children John T. Hatcher Jr. of Topeka, Myrtice Jacqueline Audiss of 
Enterprise, Alabama, Dianne Lovey Tweedy of Salina, Marion Aridane 
Parker of Leavenworth, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene on May 31, 2003, 
daughter Lily Rozell Doviak, son Smith Taylor Hatcher, sister Ruth 
Tooman, and three brothers Wayne Gay and Charles Gay, and Gerald Gay. 
Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Chapman with Pastor Patrick Garlock 
officiating. As per Jackie’s wishes, there will be no visitation.

 
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Patrick’s Catholic 
Cemetery and may be mailed to the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O.
 Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Melba Jacqueline “Jackie” Shirley was born December 5, 
1931, in Hartsfield, Georgia, the daughter of Hughie and Argie Rozell 
(Green) Gay. She was married to John Truman Hatcher in Boston, Georgia.
 She moved to Wichita with her children in 1960. She married Eugene Ray
 Shirley on December 19, 1966, in Salina. The family moved to Chapman 
in January 1970. 
Jackie passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 21, in Auburn, Kansas, at the age of 91. Survivors include her children John T. Hatcher Jr. of Topeka, Myrtice Jacqueline Audiss of 
Enterprise, Alabama, Dianne Lovey Tweedy of Salina, Marion Aridane 
Parker of Leavenworth, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene on May 31, 2003, 
daughter Lily Rozell Doviak, son Smith Taylor Hatcher, sister Ruth 
Tooman, and three brothers Wayne Gay and Charles Gay, and Gerald Gay. 
Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Chapman with Pastor Patrick Garlock 
officiating. As per Jackie’s wishes, there will be no visitation. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Patrick’s Catholic 
Cemetery and may be mailed to the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O.
 Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Melba Jacqueline 'Jackie' Shirley 

Virginia Maria Hall 
Born in San Antonio, TX on May 5, 1948. Passed away April 23, 2023. 
Known to many as Mom, Grandma, Aunt B., and Mama V. 
Preceded in death by her son, Daniel Brickei and two brothers, Juan and Julian Longoria. 
Survived by five children; two sons: Michael Brickei (Daisy) and Joseph 
Hall; three daughters: Charlene Ritter (Mike), Melissa Hall, and Janie 
Hall; two sisters: Olga Dulaney and Mary McNeece; one brother: Johnny 
Longoria; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other extended 
family, and her ex-husband Michael Hall. 
Virginia loved her family and was a devoted caregiver to many, even 
those outside of her biological family. She was a second Mom or Grandma 
in many lives she touched. She often would put her needs last to provide
 for those she loved. She was a remarkably strong woman despite many 
struggles she endured throughout her lifetime. She was a great model of 
strength, strong-will, and determination to her daughters and others. 
She had been a dedicated and hard-worker all of her life, always 
punctual and taking pride in everything she did. She filled many roles 
while also being a full-time mom which included being a cook, dietary 
aide, and produce clerk. 
Virginia grew up playing softball and later bowled in leagues. She was 
beyond social and never met a stranger. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys 
fan, loved to play bingo with her best friend Mary Breeden, go to 
dinners with friends, watch older shows, listen to music, complete word 
searches, put puzzles together, and play solitaire. 
She is greatly loved and missed. There was no one quite like Our Momma.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Virginia Maria Hall 
Born in San Antonio, TX on May 5, 1948. Passed away April 23, 2023. 
Known to many as Mom, Grandma, Aunt B., and Mama V. 
Preceded in death by her son, Daniel Brickei and two brothers, Juan and Julian Longoria. 
Survived by five children; two sons: Michael Brickei (Daisy) and Joseph 
Hall; three daughters: Charlene Ritter (Mike), Melissa Hall, and Janie 
Hall; two sisters: Olga Dulaney and Mary McNeece; one brother: Johnny 
Longoria; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other extended 
family, and her ex-husband Michael Hall. 
Virginia loved her family and was a devoted caregiver to many, even 
those outside of her biological family. She was a second Mom or Grandma 
in many lives she touched. She often would put her needs last to provide
 for those she loved. She was a remarkably strong woman despite many 
struggles she endured throughout her lifetime. She was a great model of 
strength, strong-will, and determination to her daughters and others. 
She had been a dedicated and hard-worker all of her life, always 
punctual and taking pride in everything she did. She filled many roles 
while also being a full-time mom which included being a cook, dietary 
aide, and produce clerk. 
Virginia grew up playing softball and later bowled in leagues. She was 
beyond social and never met a stranger. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys 
fan, loved to play bingo with her best friend Mary Breeden, go to 
dinners with friends, watch older shows, listen to music, complete word 
searches, put puzzles together, and play solitaire. 
She is greatly loved and missed. There was no one quite like Our Momma.&nbsp;

Virginia Maria Hall

Matthew Dane Langdon, age 49, of Abilene, KS departed his earthly home to 
be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Matt 
is survived by his parents Doran and Charles "Chuck" Clemence, Abilene, 
KS and Michael (Mic) and Kris Langdon, Abilene, KS His sister Angela 
"Angie" and Terry Reiff, Hope, KS and step brother Matt Clemence of 
Solomon. Also his step brothers Todd Schmidt (Tammy), Manhattan, KS 
and Jamie (Staci) Schmidt, Queens Creek, AZ and stepsister Alison 
(Mitch) Swargerty, of Glendale, AZ. He was proud of his Nephews 
Rocque (Krista) Russell, Abilene, KS, Clayton Carson, Hope, Ks, his 
Nieces Jenna (Dale) Cornelison, Philadelphia, PA and Katelyn Reiff, 
Manhattan, KS. His Aunts and Uncles and cousins and many friends. He 
also dearly loved his dogs Dixie and Duke. 
Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Doris Larson, 
Marvin and Helen Langdon, Roy "Babe" Clemence and stepbrother Todd 
Clemence. 
Matt loved farming and working with heavy equipment and could operate 
equipment "by the seat of his pants" smooth and steady. He was an 
accomplished welder and fabricator. 
 Matt had a huge gift of compassion, love and concern for others. He 
would tell you he has experienced many answered prayers and the saving 
grace of Jesus throughout his life. 
Matt absolutely loved to entertain us with his unique sense of humor, 
always a smile and giggly laughter spilled from him which made each of 
us feel genuinely special and loved. He was an "old soul" reminiscing 
and admiring the past generations that worked so hard and gave their 
"all" for the freedoms we have. He loved History, his heritage and old 
country music. 
Matt graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of 1992. 
He was a loyal friend, son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. 
 A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Emmanuel Church 1300 
North Vine Street, Abilene, KS on Friday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m. 
Visitation will be held at the Martin- Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 
Thursday, April 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 414 N.W. 3rd Street, 
Abilene, KS 
Private family grave site services at the Prairie Dale Cemetery north of Talmage will be held at a later date. 
Donations may be given to The Cedar House Recovery, Abilene, KS or The 
Salina Rescue Mission, Salina, KS to help others restore their lives. 
Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral 
Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may 
be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

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 </figure>Matthew Dane Langdon, age 49, of Abilene, KS departed his earthly home to 
be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 21, 2023. Matt 
is survived by his parents Doran and Charles "Chuck" Clemence, Abilene, 
KS and Michael (Mic) and Kris Langdon, Abilene, KS His sister Angela 
"Angie" and Terry Reiff, Hope, KS and step brother Matt Clemence of 
Solomon. Also his step brothers Todd Schmidt (Tammy), Manhattan, KS 
and Jamie (Staci) Schmidt, Queens Creek, AZ and stepsister Alison 
(Mitch) Swargerty, of Glendale, AZ. He was proud of his Nephews 
Rocque (Krista) Russell, Abilene, KS, Clayton Carson, Hope, Ks, his 
Nieces Jenna (Dale) Cornelison, Philadelphia, PA and Katelyn Reiff, 
Manhattan, KS. His Aunts and Uncles and cousins and many friends. He 
also dearly loved his dogs Dixie and Duke. 
Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Doris Larson, 
Marvin and Helen Langdon, Roy "Babe" Clemence and stepbrother Todd 
Clemence. 
Matt loved farming and working with heavy equipment and could operate 
equipment "by the seat of his pants" smooth and steady. He was an 
accomplished welder and fabricator. 
 Matt had a huge gift of compassion, love and concern for others. He 
would tell you he has experienced many answered prayers and the saving 
grace of Jesus throughout his life. 
Matt absolutely loved to entertain us with his unique sense of humor, 
always a smile and giggly laughter spilled from him which made each of 
us feel genuinely special and loved. He was an "old soul" reminiscing 
and admiring the past generations that worked so hard and gave their 
"all" for the freedoms we have. He loved History, his heritage and old 
country music. 
Matt graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of 1992. 
He was a loyal friend, son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. 
 A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Emmanuel Church 1300 
North Vine Street, Abilene, KS on Friday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m. 
Visitation will be held at the Martin- Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 
Thursday, April 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 414 N.W. 3rd Street, 
Abilene, KS 
Private family grave site services at the Prairie Dale Cemetery north of Talmage will be held at a later date. 
Donations may be given to The Cedar House Recovery, Abilene, KS or The 
Salina Rescue Mission, Salina, KS to help others restore their lives. 
Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral 
Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may 
be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

Matthew Langdon

J. Douglas Toll, 78 died April 20, 2023, in Washington County, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 16, 1944, in Rockford, IL the son of Roy Leonard and Evelyn Irene (Anderson) Toll.&nbsp; 

Doug grew up in the Clifton community and was a graduate of Clifton High School.&nbsp; He farmed with his father before taking over the family farm.&nbsp; Doug married Maureen Grant on April 11, 1969.&nbsp; He was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center and Gideon’s International.&nbsp; 

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Tage Toll

Daughter: Kensey and husband Loren Ledebuhr

Daughter: Chelsea and husband Matthew Varner

Memorial Services:&nbsp; 10:30 AM Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center, KS

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 </figure>J. Douglas Toll, 78 died April 20, 2023, in Washington County, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 16, 1944, in Rockford, IL the son of Roy Leonard and Evelyn Irene (Anderson) Toll.&nbsp; Doug grew up in the Clifton community and was a graduate of Clifton High School.&nbsp; He farmed with his father before taking over the family farm.&nbsp; Doug married Maureen Grant on April 11, 1969.&nbsp; He was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center and Gideon’s International.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Tage TollSurvivors:Wife: Maureen TollDaughter: Kensey and husband Loren LedebuhrDaughter: Chelsea and husband Matthew VarnerDaughter: Brittany TollSister: Bryn and husband Bill PetersonSister: Marta and husband Tim Belstra8 GrandchildrenMemorial Services:&nbsp; 10:30 AM Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center, KS

Doug Toll

Donna J. McKaskle, age 90, of Manhattan, died peacefully at 
Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan on Sunday April 23rd, 2023, with
 her family by her side.

She was born November 16, 
1932, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Dola (Van Pelt) 
Webster.  Donna graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 
1950.

Donna worked at Kansas State University in housekeeping for many years.

She
 was married to Everett Lundquist and they later divorced.  She later 
married George McKaskle on October 15, 2000.  George preceded her in 
death.

Donna was a member and past president of the 
Eagles Lodge, was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 
and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She 
volunteered at the Manhattan Senior Center.  She enjoyed playing Bingo, 
bowling in her younger years, the trips to Council Grove Lake, and was a
 K-State Sports, KC Chiefs and Royals fan.

Survivors 
include five children: Rick Lundquist of Phoenix, AZ, Brad Lundquist and
 his wife Alvina of Manhattan, Guy Lundquist and his wife Dena of 
Manhattan, Tammy Schlosser and her husband Jim of Herington, KS, and 
Jimmy Dale McKaskle and his wife Gaye of Leesville, LA; five 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Cremation is planned with a family Celebration of her Life at a later date.

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

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 </figure>Donna J. McKaskle, age 90, of Manhattan, died peacefully at 
Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan on Sunday April 23rd, 2023, with
 her family by her side.She was born November 16, 
1932, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Dola (Van Pelt) 
Webster. Donna graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 
1950.Donna worked at Kansas State University in housekeeping for many years.She
 was married to Everett Lundquist and they later divorced. She later 
married George McKaskle on October 15, 2000. George preceded her in 
death.Donna was a member and past president of the 
Eagles Lodge, was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 
and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.She 
volunteered at the Manhattan Senior Center. She enjoyed playing Bingo, 
bowling in her younger years, the trips to Council Grove Lake, and was a
 K-State Sports, KC Chiefs and Royals fan.Survivors 
include five children: Rick Lundquist of Phoenix, AZ, Brad Lundquist and
 his wife Alvina of Manhattan, Guy Lundquist and his wife Dena of 
Manhattan, Tammy Schlosser and her husband Jim of Herington, KS, and 
Jimmy Dale McKaskle and his wife Gaye of Leesville, LA; five 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Cremation is planned with a family Celebration of her Life at a later date.Memorial
 contributions may be made to the Manhattan Senior Center. 
Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Donna J. McKaskle

Charlie spent most of
 his adult life managing COOP grain elevators in Mayfield, Wellington, 
and Clearwater as an employee of Farmland. During their 40 years in 
Wellington, Charlie and Ruthie built a community of friends who were 
more like family. For many years, this group met monthly to play “pitch”
 and share meals. They were all like family to the McKinzies. Charlie 
was a farmer at his core. Although he didn’t farm or ranch directly in 
his adult life, he was always attentive to the farmers and community and
 he saw beauty in the seasonal ebbs and flows. He loved to “car farm” 
and his kids remember the many quiet quips he made while driving on 
family vacations about how the corn was looking dry, or the wheat was 
sprouting too soon, or how “that field is so full of junk, they’ll be 
lucky to get 10 bushel an acre out of it!” 

After his retirement, Charlie
 devoted much time to his lifelong hobby of fishing (or at least 
collecting fishing gear). He also enjoyed going on cruises to Alaska, 
volunteering with his church, and in the last few years riding his 
stationary bike 55-75 miles a day. He was a devoted fan of his OSU 
Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. But the farm never fully left the 
farmer and he still tended his small patch of earth with dedication and 
care. Whether it was a lawn pristinely mowed and edged, a garden, or 
even just plants and flowers in the flower beds. Charlie was an example 
of what stewardship of the earth looked like. He always believed that he
 was simply the care-taker for a time and that creation was ours only to
 steward for the next generation. His passions in retirement were 
spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. 

Charlie 
was a member of the Rose Hill Christian Church and enjoyed serving 
actively with his amazing family of faith. He will be remembered for his
 generous and kind spirit, his devotion to his family, and his 
unshakable faith. Charlie could be summed up in three simple words: 
family, faith, and farming. 
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Sylvester McKinzie; 
mother Violet McKinzie; brothers Jimmy McKinzie and Earnest McKinzie; 
and sister Agnes Lloyd. 
Charlie is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Ruthie of Derby, KS; 
Children Su-Ella McKinzie of Manhattan, KS; Tina (Todd) Gardner of 
Derby, KS; and Charles II (Carrie) McKinzie of Winfield, KS. Also left 
to cherish his memory, are five grandchildren: Justin, Joshua, Cambria, 
Catriona, and Charles III; siblings Wanda (Jack) Nickerson of Republic, 
MO; Shirley Hall of Broken Arrow, OK; Kenneth (Gail) McKinzie of Grove, 
OK; Cindy (Terry) Harlan of Joplin, MO; sister-in-law Janna Beth 
McKinzie of Pueblo CO; and many other relatives and friends. 
Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday April 28th, 2023 at Rose HIll 
Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Rose Hill, KS 67133. Interment to
 follow at 3:00 pm at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at 1208 N. College 
St Winfield, KS 67156. 
In lieu of flowers} Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Hill 
Christian Church. Condolences may be made through Smith Family 
Mortuaries.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Charles “Charlie” McKinzie, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, 
Thursday, April 20th, 2023. He was born to Charles and Violet (Turley) 
McKinzie in Welch, OK. 
Charlie was a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he (to the 
chagrin of Ruthie and his mother) rode bulls and clowned on the rodeo 
team. Soon after Charlie and Ruthie got married, Charlie was drafted 
into the US Army, serving in the Vietnam conflict. Charlie spent most of
 his adult life managing COOP grain elevators in Mayfield, Wellington, 
and Clearwater as an employee of Farmland. During their 40 years in 
Wellington, Charlie and Ruthie built a community of friends who were 
more like family. For many years, this group met monthly to play “pitch”
 and share meals. They were all like family to the McKinzies. Charlie 
was a farmer at his core. Although he didn’t farm or ranch directly in 
his adult life, he was always attentive to the farmers and community and
 he saw beauty in the seasonal ebbs and flows. He loved to “car farm” 
and his kids remember the many quiet quips he made while driving on 
family vacations about how the corn was looking dry, or the wheat was 
sprouting too soon, or how “that field is so full of junk, they’ll be 
lucky to get 10 bushel an acre out of it!” After his retirement, Charlie
 devoted much time to his lifelong hobby of fishing (or at least 
collecting fishing gear). He also enjoyed going on cruises to Alaska, 
volunteering with his church, and in the last few years riding his 
stationary bike 55-75 miles a day. He was a devoted fan of his OSU 
Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. But the farm never fully left the 
farmer and he still tended his small patch of earth with dedication and 
care. Whether it was a lawn pristinely mowed and edged, a garden, or 
even just plants and flowers in the flower beds. Charlie was an example 
of what stewardship of the earth looked like. He always believed that he
 was simply the care-taker for a time and that creation was ours only to
 steward for the next generation. His passions in retirement were 
spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. Charlie 
was a member of the Rose Hill Christian Church and enjoyed serving 
actively with his amazing family of faith. He will be remembered for his
 generous and kind spirit, his devotion to his family, and his 
unshakable faith. Charlie could be summed up in three simple words: 
family, faith, and farming. 
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Sylvester McKinzie; 
mother Violet McKinzie; brothers Jimmy McKinzie and Earnest McKinzie; 
and sister Agnes Lloyd. 
Charlie is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Ruthie of Derby, KS; 
Children Su-Ella McKinzie of Manhattan, KS; Tina (Todd) Gardner of 
Derby, KS; and Charles II (Carrie) McKinzie of Winfield, KS. Also left 
to cherish his memory, are five grandchildren: Justin, Joshua, Cambria, 
Catriona, and Charles III; siblings Wanda (Jack) Nickerson of Republic, 
MO; Shirley Hall of Broken Arrow, OK; Kenneth (Gail) McKinzie of Grove, 
OK; Cindy (Terry) Harlan of Joplin, MO; sister-in-law Janna Beth 
McKinzie of Pueblo CO; and many other relatives and friends. 
Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday April 28th, 2023 at Rose HIll 
Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Rose Hill, KS 67133. Interment to
 follow at 3:00 pm at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at 1208 N. College 
St Winfield, KS 67156. 
In lieu of flowers} Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Hill 
Christian Church. Condolences may be made through Smith Family 
Mortuaries.&nbsp;

Charles McKinzie

Rebecca "Becci" Mari Rothfuss, age 58, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, 
passed away on April 20, 2023, at the Circle of Life Hospice in 
Springdale, Arkansas, after a short battle with cancer. 

Becci was born 
to Donald &amp; Ruth (Sandoz) Rothfuss on July 8, 1964 in Phillipsburg, 
Kansas. She grew up in the Kansas towns of Ottawa, Topeka, and 
Manhattan, where she graduated with honors from high school. She also 
graduated with honors with her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Wesleyan 
University, obtained her Master’s degree from Oklahoma State University,
 and her PhD from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas. 

Becci 
served as Resident Director/coordinator of Student Development at her 
alma mater, Oklahoma Wesleyan University for 6 years. She then accepted a
 position at John Brown University as Associate Dean of 
students/director of leadership and student activities, and later joined
 the faculty at JBU as associate professor of leadership studies. While 
at JBU, she designed and developed the Leadership Scholar Institute 
program. She led that program for 14 years, mentoring and teaching 
hundreds of students in key leadership skills. For many years she also 
served at JBU’s international studies program in Ireland. Growing up in a
 pastor’s home, she was introduced to her Savior, Jesus Christ, at a 
young age and continued to minister Christ’s love in a multiple of roles
 throughout her lifetime. Becci was well-known for her great 
gourmet cooking and hospitality, as well as artistic decorating shown in
 her lovely home. Hardly a week went by but what she hosted guests for a
 meal. Her pies were legendary. She loved to work with flowers and owned
 a florist shop for a few years after college. She prepared the floral 
arrangements for dozens of weddings, including most of her ten nieces 
and many friends. Becci never married and had no biological children, 
but in the greater sense, she served as mother to hundreds of students 
on the campuses she served and was a mentor to many. She also became 
like a second mother to all her nieces &amp; nephews. She is 
survived by her sisters, Marcia DePriest and husband David of Ottawa, 
Kansas; Linda Radaker and husband Greg of Dewey, Oklahoma; Patty Leach 
of Dewey, OK; and one brother Eugene Rothfuss and wife Joy of 
Independence, Missouri. Becci’s nieces &amp; nephews include Dr. Kirk 
(Kate) DePriest, Lara (Paul Douglas) DePriest, Katie (Robert) Wright, 
Kristen (Luke) Sheafer, Kyla (Christopher) Radaker-James, Karissa 
(Channing) Marvin, Wende (Tyler) Cassabaum, Cyndi (Andrew) Myers, Mysti 
(Garret) Mayse, Joey (Jen) Leach, J’llyssa Baker, and Jade Leach. 
 Memorial funds will be established to support scholarships for family 
&amp; friends through the Sandoz legacy scholarship fund and a general 
leadership scholarship fund to be established in Becci’s memory. 
Donations may be given through Marcia DePriest, executor of the estate, 
at 703 S Cedar, Ottawa, Kansas 66067; <a href="mailto:marciadepriest1@gmail.com" target="_blank">marciadepriest1@gmail.com</a>. 
 Celebration of Life services for Rebecca Rothfuss will be held at 10:30
 am Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the John Brown University Cathedral in 
Siloam Springs, Arkansas.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682446282007.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rebecca "Becci" Mari Rothfuss, age 58, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, 
passed away on April 20, 2023, at the Circle of Life Hospice in 
Springdale, Arkansas, after a short battle with cancer. Becci was born 
to Donald &amp; Ruth (Sandoz) Rothfuss on July 8, 1964 in Phillipsburg, 
Kansas. She grew up in the Kansas towns of Ottawa, Topeka, and 
Manhattan, where she graduated with honors from high school. She also 
graduated with honors with her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Wesleyan 
University, obtained her Master’s degree from Oklahoma State University,
 and her PhD from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas. Becci 
served as Resident Director/coordinator of Student Development at her 
alma mater, Oklahoma Wesleyan University for 6 years. She then accepted a
 position at John Brown University as Associate Dean of 
students/director of leadership and student activities, and later joined
 the faculty at JBU as associate professor of leadership studies. While 
at JBU, she designed and developed the Leadership Scholar Institute 
program. She led that program for 14 years, mentoring and teaching 
hundreds of students in key leadership skills. For many years she also 
served at JBU’s international studies program in Ireland. Growing up in a
 pastor’s home, she was introduced to her Savior, Jesus Christ, at a 
young age and continued to minister Christ’s love in a multiple of roles
 throughout her lifetime. Becci was well-known for her great 
gourmet cooking and hospitality, as well as artistic decorating shown in
 her lovely home. Hardly a week went by but what she hosted guests for a
 meal. Her pies were legendary. She loved to work with flowers and owned
 a florist shop for a few years after college. She prepared the floral 
arrangements for dozens of weddings, including most of her ten nieces 
and many friends. Becci never married and had no biological children, 
but in the greater sense, she served as mother to hundreds of students 
on the campuses she served and was a mentor to many. She also became 
like a second mother to all her nieces &amp; nephews. She is 
survived by her sisters, Marcia DePriest and husband David of Ottawa, 
Kansas; Linda Radaker and husband Greg of Dewey, Oklahoma; Patty Leach 
of Dewey, OK; and one brother Eugene Rothfuss and wife Joy of 
Independence, Missouri. Becci’s nieces &amp; nephews include Dr. Kirk 
(Kate) DePriest, Lara (Paul Douglas) DePriest, Katie (Robert) Wright, 
Kristen (Luke) Sheafer, Kyla (Christopher) Radaker-James, Karissa 
(Channing) Marvin, Wende (Tyler) Cassabaum, Cyndi (Andrew) Myers, Mysti 
(Garret) Mayse, Joey (Jen) Leach, J’llyssa Baker, and Jade Leach. 
 Memorial funds will be established to support scholarships for family 
&amp; friends through the Sandoz legacy scholarship fund and a general 
leadership scholarship fund to be established in Becci’s memory. 
Donations may be given through Marcia DePriest, executor of the estate, 
at 703 S Cedar, Ottawa, Kansas 66067; <a href="mailto:marciadepriest1@gmail.com" target="_blank">marciadepriest1@gmail.com</a>. 
 Celebration of Life services for Rebecca Rothfuss will be held at 10:30
 am Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the John Brown University Cathedral in 
Siloam Springs, Arkansas.&nbsp;

Rebecca Mari Rothfuss

It is with great sorrow to announce that Bernard Joseph Weixelman has 
passed away on April 18, 2023, at the age of 94 in Fort Collins, 
Colorado. 

Bernie was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 8, 1929, 
where he and his siblings; Donna Kern, Helen McKee (deceased) and Dale 
Weixelman were raised by their loving parents Fay and Martina Weixelman 
(deceased). Bernie graduated from Sacred Heart Academy High School in 
Manhattan, served in the US Army from 1950–1952, and attended Kansas 
State University. It was in Manhattan that Bernie fell in love with and 
married Mary Prockish on October 3, 1953. 

Bernie embarked on a 
successful career as a General Contractor, building several residential 
structures in the Manhattan area; a career that eventually led Bernie 
and his family to relocate to the Fort Collins area in 1972. Throughout 
his life, Bernie enjoyed playing Bridge, completing puzzles, bowling, 
hiking, and was an avid sports enthusiast, gravitating especially to 
professional football. The couple also enjoyed traveling, particularly 
to many National Parks and several trips to Europe. 

Bernie is survived 
by his wife: Mary Prockish Weixelman, his siblings: Donna (Bob) Kern and
 Dale (BJ) Weixelman, his children: Dave and Tina (Mark) Weixelman of 
Nevada City, CA, Patty and Bill Dewes of Portola Valley, CA, Ron 
Weixelman of Loveland, CO, Paul Weixelman of Fort Collins, CO, Jil and 
Everett Phlipot of Dixon Springs, TN, and Jan and Scott Smith of Cape 
Coral, FL. Bernie is also survived by his grandchildren: Riley Phlipot 
and Adam Phlipot, both of Gallatin TN, Anna Weixelman of Vancouver BC 
and Tynan (Ty) Dewes of Cambridge, MA. 

Bernie's family also wishes to 
extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful nurses and aides of 
Accentcare Hospice and the Columbine West Nursing facility, who were so 
caring as they attended to Bernie’s every need in his final days. 

A 
private service has been scheduled to honor Bernie's life and family. Please celebrate Bernie’s by donating to a charity of your choice in his memory.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682446145524.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>It is with great sorrow to announce that Bernard Joseph Weixelman has 
passed away on April 18, 2023, at the age of 94 in Fort Collins, 
Colorado. Bernie was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 8, 1929, 
where he and his siblings; Donna Kern, Helen McKee (deceased) and Dale 
Weixelman were raised by their loving parents Fay and Martina Weixelman 
(deceased). Bernie graduated from Sacred Heart Academy High School in 
Manhattan, served in the US Army from 1950–1952, and attended Kansas 
State University. It was in Manhattan that Bernie fell in love with and 
married Mary Prockish on October 3, 1953. Bernie embarked on a 
successful career as a General Contractor, building several residential 
structures in the Manhattan area; a career that eventually led Bernie 
and his family to relocate to the Fort Collins area in 1972. Throughout 
his life, Bernie enjoyed playing Bridge, completing puzzles, bowling, 
hiking, and was an avid sports enthusiast, gravitating especially to 
professional football. The couple also enjoyed traveling, particularly 
to many National Parks and several trips to Europe. Bernie is survived 
by his wife: Mary Prockish Weixelman, his siblings: Donna (Bob) Kern and
 Dale (BJ) Weixelman, his children: Dave and Tina (Mark) Weixelman of 
Nevada City, CA, Patty and Bill Dewes of Portola Valley, CA, Ron 
Weixelman of Loveland, CO, Paul Weixelman of Fort Collins, CO, Jil and 
Everett Phlipot of Dixon Springs, TN, and Jan and Scott Smith of Cape 
Coral, FL. Bernie is also survived by his grandchildren: Riley Phlipot 
and Adam Phlipot, both of Gallatin TN, Anna Weixelman of Vancouver BC 
and Tynan (Ty) Dewes of Cambridge, MA. Bernie's family also wishes to 
extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful nurses and aides of 
Accentcare Hospice and the Columbine West Nursing facility, who were so 
caring as they attended to Bernie’s every need in his final days. A 
private service has been scheduled to honor Bernie's life and family. Please celebrate Bernie’s by donating to a charity of your choice in his memory.&nbsp;

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