Jesse V. Downs, 99, of Salina, passed away, Sunday, 
March 5, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born in 
Industry, Kansas, to Jesse C. and Verna F. (Loader) Downs, on January 
15, ,1924.&nbsp; He graduated Salina High School in 1942 and joined the Army 
Airforce, that same year.&nbsp; He served for four years during World War 
II.&nbsp; On November 3, 1946, Jesse married Margaret Elizabeth Burk, in 
Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married and inseparable for 74 years. &nbsp;

He is survived by his children, Cheryl Utech (James), of Manhattan, 
Stephen Downs (Rosalie), of Colorado Springs, and Greg Downs (Eileen), 
of Hutchinson; one sister, Doris Tuttle, of Colorado Springs; 
grandchildren, Kimberly Splawn (Robert), Melissa Kendall (Jeremy), Jesse
 A. Downs (Dana), Nancy Erickson (Lewis), James M. Utech (Lora), David 
Green (Kathleen); 14 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. &nbsp;

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Jesse V. Downs, 99, of Salina, passed away, Sunday, 
March 5, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born in 
Industry, Kansas, to Jesse C. and Verna F. (Loader) Downs, on January 
15, ,1924.&nbsp; He graduated Salina High School in 1942 and joined the Army 
Airforce, that same year.&nbsp; He served for four years during World War 
II.&nbsp; On November 3, 1946, Jesse married Margaret Elizabeth Burk, in 
Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married and inseparable for 74 years. &nbsp;He is survived by his children, Cheryl Utech (James), of Manhattan, 
Stephen Downs (Rosalie), of Colorado Springs, and Greg Downs (Eileen), 
of Hutchinson; one sister, Doris Tuttle, of Colorado Springs; 
grandchildren, Kimberly Splawn (Robert), Melissa Kendall (Jeremy), Jesse
 A. Downs (Dana), Nancy Erickson (Lewis), James M. Utech (Lora), David 
Green (Kathleen); 14 great-grandchildren.Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Jesse V. Downs

Robert D. “Bob” Owen, 87, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of St. Paul, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Eastmont Towers in Lincoln.

Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist 
Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Susan Murithi will officiate. Military 
honors will be held outside the church by Carl Mogensen American Legion 
Post 119 of St. Paul and the Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team. 
Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island.

Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested to the St. Paul Education Foundation.

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Bob was born on Jan. 8, 1936, at Manhattan, KS, the son of Paul C. 
and Goldie M. (Harness) Owen. The family moved to Nashville, and later 
to Bellevue (Offutt), Omaha and Lincoln, where he attended Hawthorne 
Elementary and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1954. He 
then attended UN-L where he graduated in 1958.

He was united in marriage to Maryth O. Brush on June 4, 1958 in 
Lincoln. His teaching career began in Bertrand where he taught music for
 two years, later teaching band in Seward. In 1961, the family moved to 
St. Paul, where he taught music, primarily band, for over twenty years. 
In 1982, he and Maryth moved to Wolbach, where he was a music teacher 
for 5 years and in Greeley for 1 year. His career continued teaching 
elementary music in Doniphan, later to Spencer Naper where he was a 
school librarian, then to Clarkson where he was a media specialist for 
the next 12 years. In July 2003, the couple returned to St. Paul to 
retire. Maryth died Feb. 22, 2007.

Bob served in the Nebraska Army National Guard for over 27 years, and was in the National Guard Band for 22 years.

He was united in marriage to Kathryn (Reed) Peterson at the Sunken 
Gardens in Lincoln on Sept. 18, 2010. The couple lived in Lincoln their 
entire married life.

Bob was a member of the Nebraska State Education Association, 
National Education Association, Nebraska Military Retiree Council and 
Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119 of St. Paul. He was a member of 
the United Methodist Church in St. Paul and after moving to Lincoln, he 
was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed music, golfing and chasing the grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Owen of Lincoln; children and 
spouses, David and Lorrie Owen of Aurora and Dawnell and Douglas Glunz 
of Grand Island; 4 grandchildren, Ashlyn and Adam Wilkes, Lance Glunz, 
Karissa and Ryan Fauss, and Arianna Owen; 7 great-grandchildren, Howard,
 Karli, Garrett, Zachary, Jakki, Laini and Naomi; and two brothers and 
one sister-in-law, Ronald Owen of Lincoln and Richard and Cindy Owen of 
Omaha.

In addition to his first wife, Maryth, he was preceded in death by his parents.

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 </figure>Robert D. “Bob” Owen, 87, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of St. Paul, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Eastmont Towers in Lincoln.Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist 
Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Susan Murithi will officiate. Military 
honors will be held outside the church by Carl Mogensen American Legion 
Post 119 of St. Paul and the Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team. 
Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island.Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested to the St. Paul Education Foundation.Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.Bob was born on Jan. 8, 1936, at Manhattan, KS, the son of Paul C. 
and Goldie M. (Harness) Owen. The family moved to Nashville, and later 
to Bellevue (Offutt), Omaha and Lincoln, where he attended Hawthorne 
Elementary and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1954. He 
then attended UN-L where he graduated in 1958.He was united in marriage to Maryth O. Brush on June 4, 1958 in 
Lincoln. His teaching career began in Bertrand where he taught music for
 two years, later teaching band in Seward. In 1961, the family moved to 
St. Paul, where he taught music, primarily band, for over twenty years. 
In 1982, he and Maryth moved to Wolbach, where he was a music teacher 
for 5 years and in Greeley for 1 year. His career continued teaching 
elementary music in Doniphan, later to Spencer Naper where he was a 
school librarian, then to Clarkson where he was a media specialist for 
the next 12 years. In July 2003, the couple returned to St. Paul to 
retire. Maryth died Feb. 22, 2007.Bob served in the Nebraska Army National Guard for over 27 years, and was in the National Guard Band for 22 years.He was united in marriage to Kathryn (Reed) Peterson at the Sunken 
Gardens in Lincoln on Sept. 18, 2010. The couple lived in Lincoln their 
entire married life.Bob was a member of the Nebraska State Education Association, 
National Education Association, Nebraska Military Retiree Council and 
Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119 of St. Paul. He was a member of 
the United Methodist Church in St. Paul and after moving to Lincoln, he 
was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.He enjoyed music, golfing and chasing the grandkids.He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Owen of Lincoln; children and 
spouses, David and Lorrie Owen of Aurora and Dawnell and Douglas Glunz 
of Grand Island; 4 grandchildren, Ashlyn and Adam Wilkes, Lance Glunz, 
Karissa and Ryan Fauss, and Arianna Owen; 7 great-grandchildren, Howard,
 Karli, Garrett, Zachary, Jakki, Laini and Naomi; and two brothers and 
one sister-in-law, Ronald Owen of Lincoln and Richard and Cindy Owen of 
Omaha.In addition to his first wife, Maryth, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert D. 'Bob' Owen

Joyce A. Horton, age 78, of Manhattan, died April 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan.

She was born November 1, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Willis Myron and Helen E. (Connole) Horton.

Joyce worked in the kitchen at Geary Community Hospital in the 1960’s.

She enjoyed bowling and playing Bingo for many years.

Survivors
 include her sister Shirley Hemme and her husband Bob of Manhattan; many
 nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her father in 2011, her mother in 2014, and her brother Don Horton in 2016.

Graveside
 services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 29th, at the Mt. 
Hope Cemetery in Topeka, with Ron Brown officiating.

Memorial
 contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice, Inc.
  Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Joyce A. Horton, age 78, of Manhattan, died April 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan.She was born November 1, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Willis Myron and Helen E. (Connole) Horton.Joyce worked in the kitchen at Geary Community Hospital in the 1960’s.She enjoyed bowling and playing Bingo for many years.Survivors
 include her sister Shirley Hemme and her husband Bob of Manhattan; many
 nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.Joyce was preceded in death by her father in 2011, her mother in 2014, and her brother Don Horton in 2016.Graveside
 services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 29th, at the Mt. 
Hope Cemetery in Topeka, with Ron Brown officiating.Memorial
 contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice, Inc.
 Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Joyce A. Horton

Barbara Ellen (Brown) West, of Plainville, Kansas, entered into 
her heavenly home on April 20, 2023,  at the age of 73 after a 
courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

She was born 
on December 27, 1949, in Natoma, Kansas, to Kenneth and Viola (Baum) 
Brown. She graduated from Plainville High School in 1968. After 
graduation, Barb went to beauty school in Salina, Kansas, and this was 
also where she met the love of her life, Larry.

Barb 
and Larry were united in marriage on July 2, 1971 in Plainville, Kansas,&nbsp; and were inseparable for the next 52 years. They were blessed with three
 children; a boy, Travis, who died 5 days after birth, and two 
daughters, Jenny and Jaymme. Barb was a secretary for many years for her
 husbands welding service as well as her parents oil business, Kenny 
Brown Enterprises. Later on, she worked as a receptionist and was known 
as "the voice" of Dessin Fournir.

Barb was a beautiful 
and sweet soul and a woman of faith. Her family was her pride and joy 
and everything she did revolved around them. Whether it was playing 
cards with them, making food for them, or traveling for her grandkids’ 
sporting events every weekend. She was the best wife, Mama, Grandma, 
teacher, and biggest supporter of all. Barb loved to be outdoors and 
spent many years outside planting flowers and going fishing. She was an 
excellent fisherwoman, even known to out-fish Larry. Barb also had a 
knack for crafting, making wreaths, and crocheting blankets to name just
 a few more things that she loved and truly did well.

Barb
 is survived by her husband, Larry of Plainville; daughters, Jennifer 
Lynne Plante, Plainville, Jaymme Marie (Grant) Arnold,  McPherson; Five 
grandchildren; Chelsey West, Hays, Taylor Meitler, Bonner Springs, Jared
 Plante (Marissa Befort), Plainville, Justin Plante (Emma Humphrey), 
Plainville, Dawson Arnold, Manhattan.  Three brothers; Kenny (Rhonda) 
Brown Jr., Zurich, Blaine (Amy) Brown, Plainville, Shayne (Tierra) 
Brown, Plainville; Sister-in-law, Paula Brown, St. Paul, MN;  and 
Brother-in-law  Steve Ruder, Hays.

She is preceded in 
death by her parents, infant son Travis William West, sister Linda 
Ruder, brother Greg Brown, niece and nephews, Leslie Brown, Bo Brown and
 Andrew “Andy” Brown

A Memorial service will be held 
10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the United Methodist Church 1002 
Madison Street in Plainville. Inurnment will follow at the Plainville 
Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, April 24th, from 4:00 – 8:00 
p.m. with the family present from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home in Plainville.

Memorials are suggested to 
the Rooks County Health Center and Dreiling Schmidt Cancer Center and 
may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd Plainville, KS 
67663.

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 </figure>Barbara Ellen (Brown) West, of Plainville, Kansas, entered into 
her heavenly home on April 20, 2023, at the age of 73 after a 
courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.She was born 
on December 27, 1949, in Natoma, Kansas, to Kenneth and Viola (Baum) 
Brown. She graduated from Plainville High School in 1968. After 
graduation, Barb went to beauty school in Salina, Kansas, and this was 
also where she met the love of her life, Larry.Barb 
and Larry were united in marriage on July 2, 1971 in Plainville, Kansas,&nbsp; and were inseparable for the next 52 years. They were blessed with three
 children; a boy, Travis, who died 5 days after birth, and two 
daughters, Jenny and Jaymme. Barb was a secretary for many years for her
 husbands welding service as well as her parents oil business, Kenny 
Brown Enterprises. Later on, she worked as a receptionist and was known 
as "the voice" of Dessin Fournir.Barb was a beautiful 
and sweet soul and a woman of faith. Her family was her pride and joy 
and everything she did revolved around them. Whether it was playing 
cards with them, making food for them, or traveling for her grandkids’ 
sporting events every weekend. She was the best wife, Mama, Grandma, 
teacher, and biggest supporter of all. Barb loved to be outdoors and 
spent many years outside planting flowers and going fishing. She was an 
excellent fisherwoman, even known to out-fish Larry. Barb also had a 
knack for crafting, making wreaths, and crocheting blankets to name just
 a few more things that she loved and truly did well.Barb
 is survived by her husband, Larry of Plainville; daughters, Jennifer 
Lynne Plante, Plainville, Jaymme Marie (Grant) Arnold, McPherson; Five 
grandchildren; Chelsey West, Hays, Taylor Meitler, Bonner Springs, Jared
 Plante (Marissa Befort), Plainville, Justin Plante (Emma Humphrey), 
Plainville, Dawson Arnold, Manhattan. Three brothers; Kenny (Rhonda) 
Brown Jr., Zurich, Blaine (Amy) Brown, Plainville, Shayne (Tierra) 
Brown, Plainville; Sister-in-law, Paula Brown, St. Paul, MN; and 
Brother-in-law Steve Ruder, Hays.She is preceded in 
death by her parents, infant son Travis William West, sister Linda 
Ruder, brother Greg Brown, niece and nephews, Leslie Brown, Bo Brown and
 Andrew “Andy” BrownA Memorial service will be held 
10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the United Methodist Church 1002 
Madison Street in Plainville. Inurnment will follow at the Plainville 
Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, April 24th, from 4:00 – 8:00 
p.m. with the family present from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home in Plainville.Memorials are suggested to 
the Rooks County Health Center and Dreiling Schmidt Cancer Center and 
may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd Plainville, KS 
67663.

Barbara 'Barb' Ellen West

Thomas Dale Bonewitz, age 78, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home in Deming, New Mexico with his sons by his side. He died one week after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.&nbsp;

Tom was born October 30, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas. He grew up in Manhattan, Kansas and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1962. He served in the US Navy from 1962-1968 and was assigned to the USS Sperry and USS Pawcatuck during his service. He returned to Manhattan and graduated from Kansas State University a short time later. Tom was an Insurance Agent for most of his career.&nbsp;

He is survived by his two sons, Alan Bonewitz of Liberty, Missouri and Adam Bonewitz (Jessica) of Wamego, Kansas. Tom adored his five grandchildren, Brianna, Riley, Oliver, William, and Lucy. He was also very fond of two special girls he would see during his summer trips to Kansas, Taryn and Laynee Shepard of Manhattan, Kansas. Tom is also survived by a sister, Connie Ulmer (John) of Topeka, a brother, Don Bonewitz (Nancy) of Manhattan, a brother-in-law Curt Hanson of Loveland, CO, and his aunt, Ruth Eversmeyer of Mt Juliet, TN. He was known as “Uncle Tom” to three nieces and two nephews as well as all their children (and their children as well). He is also survived by many cousins and friends. Tom loved animals and left behind his two small dogs, Rudy and Suzie.&nbsp;

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Cora Jane Bonewitz and his sister, Bonnie Bonewitz Hanson.&nbsp;

He had millions of hobbies throughout his life and especially loved the outdoors. He bought an RV after selling his home and property in Kansas in 2008 and would travel the Southern United States every winter every year since then. He would return to Kansas each summer and would park his RV at a friend’s home north of Manhattan, KS. He met a ton of great friends throughout these travels.&nbsp;

Tom was very satisfied with his life at the time of his death and was confident he would have eternal salvation. He remarked in the months prior to his death that he was so thrilled he had found his latest hobby (rock-hounding in the mountains of New Mexico) that he could devote so much passion to. He made beautiful creations with the rocks he had collected. He was very close with many of his friends he had made in the past few winters in Deming, NM.&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be held at Faith Manhattan Church (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ShdMspCzj29ucwue7">1921 Barnes Rd, Manhattan, KS</a>) on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10am. Tom’s ashes have already been laid to rest at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan.

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 </figure>Thomas Dale Bonewitz, age 78, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home in Deming, New Mexico with his sons by his side. He died one week after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.&nbsp;Tom was born October 30, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas. He grew up in Manhattan, Kansas and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1962. He served in the US Navy from 1962-1968 and was assigned to the USS Sperry and USS Pawcatuck during his service. He returned to Manhattan and graduated from Kansas State University a short time later. Tom was an Insurance Agent for most of his career.&nbsp;He is survived by his two sons, Alan Bonewitz of Liberty, Missouri and Adam Bonewitz (Jessica) of Wamego, Kansas. Tom adored his five grandchildren, Brianna, Riley, Oliver, William, and Lucy. He was also very fond of two special girls he would see during his summer trips to Kansas, Taryn and Laynee Shepard of Manhattan, Kansas. Tom is also survived by a sister, Connie Ulmer (John) of Topeka, a brother, Don Bonewitz (Nancy) of Manhattan, a brother-in-law Curt Hanson of Loveland, CO, and his aunt, Ruth Eversmeyer of Mt Juliet, TN. He was known as “Uncle Tom” to three nieces and two nephews as well as all their children (and their children as well). He is also survived by many cousins and friends. Tom loved animals and left behind his two small dogs, Rudy and Suzie.&nbsp;Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Cora Jane Bonewitz and his sister, Bonnie Bonewitz Hanson.&nbsp;He had millions of hobbies throughout his life and especially loved the outdoors. He bought an RV after selling his home and property in Kansas in 2008 and would travel the Southern United States every winter every year since then. He would return to Kansas each summer and would park his RV at a friend’s home north of Manhattan, KS. He met a ton of great friends throughout these travels.&nbsp;Tom was very satisfied with his life at the time of his death and was confident he would have eternal salvation. He remarked in the months prior to his death that he was so thrilled he had found his latest hobby (rock-hounding in the mountains of New Mexico) that he could devote so much passion to. He made beautiful creations with the rocks he had collected. He was very close with many of his friends he had made in the past few winters in Deming, NM.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be held at Faith Manhattan Church (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ShdMspCzj29ucwue7">1921 Barnes Rd, Manhattan, KS</a>) on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10am. Tom’s ashes have already been laid to rest at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan.

Thomas 'Tom' Dale Bonewitz

Arlon Lee Meek, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home in Manhattan, Kansas.

Arlon
 was born on February 1, 1952, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Archie and Osa 
Meek. He attended grade school through high school in Clay Center. After
 high school, he attended Cloud County Community College and then 
transferred to Kansas State. After graduating from Kansas State, he was 
hired as the Procurement Officer for the Chemistry/Biochemistry 
Department. Arlon worked for Kansas State his entire career, working 
there for 32 years. He retired in 2010.   Arlon had many friends 
throughout his life that he made from being at K-State and through his 
music.

Arlon is survived by his longtime 
girlfriend/partner Betsy Blair. He is also survived by his only son 
Jeremy Meek and his wife Tammy of Manhattan, KS, sister Sharon Graham in
 Prescott, AZ, niece (Washington State) and nephews in Arizona. He is 
preceded in death by his parents Archie and Osa Meek, and his only 
grand-daughter Savanna Elaine Meek.

Arlon's first love 
was music and he carried that love throughout his entire life. He 
started learning to play the guitar at a young age and formed his first 
band in eighth grade named the Moondogs. Arlon was a talented musician, a
 master guitar player and a versatile singer. He played with bands 
including the MoJo's, Hickory Wind, Evensong, Country Joys, and the 
Nightriders. In the '70s, he was a member of The Timber Creek Band. In 
the '80s, his band was called The Cruisers. The Cruisers played all over 
Kansas and their songs were even played on the oldies station. In the 
1990s, he had a duo group called The Sidekicks.

His love 
for music never stopped, and even after the band days and the duo were 
done, he couldn't stay away. He enjoyed going to jams with all his 
musician friends in different towns near Manhattan. Recently, he was in 
the group Denims and Lace. He enjoyed playing with them and he met many 
people throughout the years and stayed in contact with life-long 
friends.

When he was not playing music, he enjoyed his 
cat, doing yard work and sitting in his backyard enjoying the weather. 
Arlon also enjoyed old movies and westerns. Arlon was a great writer and
 wrote many short stories and in his younger years was an avid book 
reader. He enjoyed going to car shows and entering his own vehicles into
 the contests. Arlon actually won multiple trophies for his 1983 Bronco 
and his 1979 Pontiac Grand Am.

Visitation will be Tuesday April 25, 2023, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Arlon's
 Funeral Service will be Wednesday April 26, 2023, at 10:00 am at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. Graveside services
 will be held following the funeral at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay 
Center, Kansas at 1:30p.m.

The family requests in lieu 
of flowers that memorial contributions can be made to the American SIDS 
Institute (www.sids.org) or The CAT Association of Topeka 
https://www.topekacat.org/. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502. Online condolences may be left for the family through the 
funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Arlon Lee Meek, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home in Manhattan, Kansas. Arlon
 was born on February 1, 1952, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Archie and Osa 
Meek. He attended grade school through high school in Clay Center. After
 high school, he attended Cloud County Community College and then 
transferred to Kansas State. After graduating from Kansas State, he was 
hired as the Procurement Officer for the Chemistry/Biochemistry 
Department. Arlon worked for Kansas State his entire career, working 
there for 32 years. He retired in 2010. Arlon had many friends 
throughout his life that he made from being at K-State and through his 
music.Arlon is survived by his longtime 
girlfriend/partner Betsy Blair. He is also survived by his only son 
Jeremy Meek and his wife Tammy of Manhattan, KS, sister Sharon Graham in
 Prescott, AZ, niece (Washington State) and nephews in Arizona. He is 
preceded in death by his parents Archie and Osa Meek, and his only 
grand-daughter Savanna Elaine Meek.Arlon's first love 
was music and he carried that love throughout his entire life. He 
started learning to play the guitar at a young age and formed his first 
band in eighth grade named the Moondogs. Arlon was a talented musician, a
 master guitar player and a versatile singer. He played with bands 
including the MoJo's, Hickory Wind, Evensong, Country Joys, and the 
Nightriders. In the '70s, he was a member of The Timber Creek Band. In 
the '80s, his band was called The Cruisers. The Cruisers played all over 
Kansas and their songs were even played on the oldies station. In the 
1990s, he had a duo group called The Sidekicks.His love 
for music never stopped, and even after the band days and the duo were 
done, he couldn't stay away. He enjoyed going to jams with all his 
musician friends in different towns near Manhattan. Recently, he was in 
the group Denims and Lace. He enjoyed playing with them and he met many 
people throughout the years and stayed in contact with life-long 
friends.When he was not playing music, he enjoyed his 
cat, doing yard work and sitting in his backyard enjoying the weather. 
Arlon also enjoyed old movies and westerns. Arlon was a great writer and
 wrote many short stories and in his younger years was an avid book 
reader. He enjoyed going to car shows and entering his own vehicles into
 the contests. Arlon actually won multiple trophies for his 1983 Bronco 
and his 1979 Pontiac Grand Am.Visitation will be Tuesday April 25, 2023, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan from 6:00-7:30 pm.Arlon's
 Funeral Service will be Wednesday April 26, 2023, at 10:00 am at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. Graveside services
 will be held following the funeral at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay 
Center, Kansas at 1:30p.m.The family requests in lieu 
of flowers that memorial contributions can be made to the American SIDS 
Institute (www.sids.org) or The CAT Association of Topeka 
https://www.topekacat.org/. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502. Online condolences may be left for the family through the 
funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Arlon Lee Meek

We are sad to announce the passing of Charles Earl “Chuck” Bussing.  
Chuck passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 90 on April 19,
 2023.

Chuck was born in Del Norte, Colorado, on 
October 30, 1932.  He graduated high school in Fredrick Colorado in 
1950, completed his BA in Geography from University of Northern Colorado
 in 1958, MA in Geography from University of Colorado in 1961, and his 
PhD in Geography from the University of Nebraska in 1964.  He taught at 
the Kansas State University from 1964 to 1998.  He did a sabbatical at 
the University of Auckland in NZ 1970.

During his 
career at KSU, he had many distinguished accomplishments including 
mentoring a great group of PhD students who went on to have illustrious 
careers in their own right.  Some of his more notable accomplishments 
were being on Faculty Senate for 4 terms, Chair of the Faculty salary 
and fringe benefit subcommittee, Chair of the International Studies 
Committee, Director of International Programs, and Program Associate for
 the International Title XII Strengthening Grant from 1979 – 1990.

Chuck
 was one who loved to get together and be a part of, and a leader of 
groups that talked about important topics.   In service of that, he was 
the organizer for 7 conferences sponsored by the American Association of
 Geographers, the Tri-University Center for Latin American Studies, 
International Studies, and the Farming Systems Research Group.

Chuck
 spent his life gathering experiences, stories, information, friends – I
 don’t say acquaintances, because acquaintances always became friends – 
and especially friends who have that twinkle of playfulness and 
inquisitiveness.  Titles didn’t matter, money didn’t matter, what really
 mattered was his passion for learning and collaborating/conspiring to 
enjoy a good story and learn more.

Chuck is survived by
 his loving wife Sandy, his daughter Heather (John) and her boys Alex 
&amp; Holden, and his son Greg (Tracy) and his sons Austin (Caroline), 
Anderson, &amp; Avery (Sarah).  He was pre-deceased by his parents, 
Warren &amp; Mildred Bussing &amp; his brother Dick Bussing.

There
 will be a Celebration of Life for Chuck at Meadowlark Hills Event 
Center, 2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, from 2 – 4 PM on Wednesday 
April 26, 2023.

In
 lieu of flowers of gifts, you can donate to the Konza Prairie in memory
 of Chuck <a href="HTTPS://giving.ksufoundation.org/campaigns/17447/donations/new">HERE</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>We are sad to announce the passing of Charles Earl “Chuck” Bussing. 
Chuck passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 90 on April 19,
 2023.Chuck was born in Del Norte, Colorado, on 
October 30, 1932. He graduated high school in Fredrick Colorado in 
1950, completed his BA in Geography from University of Northern Colorado
 in 1958, MA in Geography from University of Colorado in 1961, and his 
PhD in Geography from the University of Nebraska in 1964. He taught at 
the Kansas State University from 1964 to 1998. He did a sabbatical at 
the University of Auckland in NZ 1970.During his 
career at KSU, he had many distinguished accomplishments including 
mentoring a great group of PhD students who went on to have illustrious 
careers in their own right. Some of his more notable accomplishments 
were being on Faculty Senate for 4 terms, Chair of the Faculty salary 
and fringe benefit subcommittee, Chair of the International Studies 
Committee, Director of International Programs, and Program Associate for
 the International Title XII Strengthening Grant from 1979 – 1990.Chuck
 was one who loved to get together and be a part of, and a leader of 
groups that talked about important topics. In service of that, he was 
the organizer for 7 conferences sponsored by the American Association of
 Geographers, the Tri-University Center for Latin American Studies, 
International Studies, and the Farming Systems Research Group.Chuck
 spent his life gathering experiences, stories, information, friends – I
 don’t say acquaintances, because acquaintances always became friends – 
and especially friends who have that twinkle of playfulness and 
inquisitiveness. Titles didn’t matter, money didn’t matter, what really
 mattered was his passion for learning and collaborating/conspiring to 
enjoy a good story and learn more.Chuck is survived by
 his loving wife Sandy, his daughter Heather (John) and her boys Alex 
&amp; Holden, and his son Greg (Tracy) and his sons Austin (Caroline), 
Anderson, &amp; Avery (Sarah). He was pre-deceased by his parents, 
Warren &amp; Mildred Bussing &amp; his brother Dick Bussing.There
 will be a Celebration of Life for Chuck at Meadowlark Hills Event 
Center, 2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, from 2 – 4 PM on Wednesday 
April 26, 2023.In
 lieu of flowers of gifts, you can donate to the Konza Prairie in memory
 of Chuck <a href="HTTPS://giving.ksufoundation.org/campaigns/17447/donations/new">HERE</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles Earl 'Chuck' Bussing

Charles Richard Russell 76 of Beloit, Kansas, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather died April 17, 2023. He was born December 31, 1946 to Carl H. and Dorothy A. (Anderson) Russell in the Concordia Hospital, Concordia, Kansas the 9th&nbsp;of 10 children.

He attended Courtland Elementary School and graduated from Courtland High School Class of 1965. He attended Beloit Vo Tech, Beloit, Kansas before being drafted into the Army in May 1967. He served in Fort Still in Oklahoma until he was transferred to Vietnam. He returned home in July 1968. He then went to work for Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District. In addition to that he farmed.

He married his High School sweetheart, Olive June Dunstan in Formoso, Kansas June 5, 1966. They are the parents of Lori, Jodi and Larry.

In later years he joined his wife in retail in Superior, Nebraska and then the two of them worked as sales reps covering the entire state of Nebraska until retiring in Beloit, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, children Lori and Mike Stenson, Courtland, Kansas; Jodi and Adam Mosher, Beloit, Kansas and Larry Russell, Beloit, Kansas; eight grandchildren: Brittany Stenson, Cassidy Stenson, Leslie (Dan) Robinson, Riley Stenson, John (Sabrina) Mosher, Jared Mosher, Jeremy Mosher, Jayden Mosher; five great grandchildren: Khonor Craig, Maverick Mosher, Owen Mosher, Everleigh Mosher and Nash Mosher. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers Beverly Sothers, Courtland, Kansas; Maxine (Jan) Fredrickson, Quinter, Kansas; Penny (Don) True, Council, Grove, Kansas; Kenny (Mary) Russell, Abilene, Kansas; sisters-in-law Verlee Russell, Fort Collins, Colorado; Joanne Russell, Scandia, Kansas; and Kay Russell, Wamego, Kansas; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

Memorial services held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1 pm from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Brian Faust officiating.

Music was recordings of “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” “I Hope You Dance,” and “Tumbling Tumbleweed.”

Book signing visitation held on April 26, 2023 from 1 pm to 8 pm with the family present from 5-7 to greet friends.

Pallbearers are his grandchildren Brittany Stenson, Cassidy Stenson, Leslie Stenson, Riley Stenson, John Mosher, Jared Mosher, Jeremy Mosher and Jayden Mosher. Honorary Pallbearers are his great grandchildren Khonor Craig, Nash Mosher, Everleigh Mosher, Maverick Mosher, and Owen Mosher.

Inurnment with Military Honors at 3:30 pm in the Elmwood Cemetery at Beloit, Kansas with Kristi Arasmith officiating.

Memorials to Charles R. Russell memorial fund to be determined at a later time

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Charles Richard Russell 76 of Beloit, Kansas, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather died April 17, 2023. He was born December 31, 1946 to Carl H. and Dorothy A. (Anderson) Russell in the Concordia Hospital, Concordia, Kansas the 9th&nbsp;of 10 children.He attended Courtland Elementary School and graduated from Courtland High School Class of 1965. He attended Beloit Vo Tech, Beloit, Kansas before being drafted into the Army in May 1967. He served in Fort Still in Oklahoma until he was transferred to Vietnam. He returned home in July 1968. He then went to work for Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District. In addition to that he farmed.He married his High School sweetheart, Olive June Dunstan in Formoso, Kansas June 5, 1966. They are the parents of Lori, Jodi and Larry.In later years he joined his wife in retail in Superior, Nebraska and then the two of them worked as sales reps covering the entire state of Nebraska until retiring in Beloit, Kansas.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, children Lori and Mike Stenson, Courtland, Kansas; Jodi and Adam Mosher, Beloit, Kansas and Larry Russell, Beloit, Kansas; eight grandchildren: Brittany Stenson, Cassidy Stenson, Leslie (Dan) Robinson, Riley Stenson, John (Sabrina) Mosher, Jared Mosher, Jeremy Mosher, Jayden Mosher; five great grandchildren: Khonor Craig, Maverick Mosher, Owen Mosher, Everleigh Mosher and Nash Mosher. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers Beverly Sothers, Courtland, Kansas; Maxine (Jan) Fredrickson, Quinter, Kansas; Penny (Don) True, Council, Grove, Kansas; Kenny (Mary) Russell, Abilene, Kansas; sisters-in-law Verlee Russell, Fort Collins, Colorado; Joanne Russell, Scandia, Kansas; and Kay Russell, Wamego, Kansas; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.Memorial services held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1 pm from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Brian Faust officiating.Music was recordings of “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” “I Hope You Dance,” and “Tumbling Tumbleweed.”Book signing visitation held on April 26, 2023 from 1 pm to 8 pm with the family present from 5-7 to greet friends.Pallbearers are his grandchildren Brittany Stenson, Cassidy Stenson, Leslie Stenson, Riley Stenson, John Mosher, Jared Mosher, Jeremy Mosher and Jayden Mosher. Honorary Pallbearers are his great grandchildren Khonor Craig, Nash Mosher, Everleigh Mosher, Maverick Mosher, and Owen Mosher.Inurnment with Military Honors at 3:30 pm in the Elmwood Cemetery at Beloit, Kansas with Kristi Arasmith officiating.Memorials to Charles R. Russell memorial fund to be determined at a later timeCondolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles R. Russell

February 1, 1952
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 18, 2023

An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Arlon--L.-Meek?obId=27756313#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>February 1, 1952
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 18, 2023An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Arlon--L.-Meek?obId=27756313#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Arlon L. Meek

Alberta “Bert” Stallbaumer, 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. 
 Bert was born March 23, 1940, in Corning, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Anna Rusche Ronnebaum and graduated from Corning High School 
in 1957. On June 1, 1957, Alberta and Garylee Stallbaumer were united in
 marriage, sharing 65 years together. Bert was a member of 
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. She collected angels, loved 
her Yorkies and Keith Urban. She loved to travel, visiting most of the 
United States and Europe. Bert was a wonderful cook and shared that 
talent at Assumption Grade School for 17 years. She loved her family 
dearly and was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She 
will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared her life are 
her husband, Gary; their children, Dennis Stallbaumer (Kim), Denise 
Smidt (Fred), DeAnna Evans (Gary) and Rhonda Combs (Mike); 
grandchildren, Colleen, Holly and Jesey; great-grandchildren, Tara, 
Brynn, Abram and Elora; her siblings, Maxine Hochard, Nancy Ronnebaum 
and Marlin Ronnebaum. She was preceded in death by her sister, Norma 
Koerperich. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, 
April 26, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the Church and will be
 livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page. Burial will follow in 
West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made
 to the Alzheimer’s Association or Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church, 
sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, 
Topeka, KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Alberta “Bert” Stallbaumer, 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. 
 Bert was born March 23, 1940, in Corning, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Anna Rusche Ronnebaum and graduated from Corning High School 
in 1957. On June 1, 1957, Alberta and Garylee Stallbaumer were united in
 marriage, sharing 65 years together. Bert was a member of 
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. She collected angels, loved 
her Yorkies and Keith Urban. She loved to travel, visiting most of the 
United States and Europe. Bert was a wonderful cook and shared that 
talent at Assumption Grade School for 17 years. She loved her family 
dearly and was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She 
will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared her life are 
her husband, Gary; their children, Dennis Stallbaumer (Kim), Denise 
Smidt (Fred), DeAnna Evans (Gary) and Rhonda Combs (Mike); 
grandchildren, Colleen, Holly and Jesey; great-grandchildren, Tara, 
Brynn, Abram and Elora; her siblings, Maxine Hochard, Nancy Ronnebaum 
and Marlin Ronnebaum. She was preceded in death by her sister, Norma 
Koerperich. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, 
April 26, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the Church and will be
 livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page. Burial will follow in 
West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made
 to the Alzheimer’s Association or Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church, 
sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, 
Topeka, KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

Alberta 'Bert' Stallbaumer

Marc Lane Fosdick, 62, of Oak Hill, KS, died 
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in a farming accident at the farm where he 
lived with his girlfriend, Rose Scott.

Marc was born April 6, 1961, in Concordia, KS, the son of Patricia (Craig) Bonde and Darrel Fosdick.

Marc graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1980 and attended Beloit Vo-Tech.&nbsp; He married several times and lived in various locations and states.&nbsp; 

He was a carpenter at the time of his death.&nbsp; In
 his spare time, you might find him with a chainsaw in his hands cutting 
firewood or cedar trees in the pasture, at a local pond (or a secret 
honey-hole) trying to catch the most elusive fish, in the garden 
planting, watering, weeding and harvesting produce, or in the kitchen 
cooking, canning or baking something flavorful and yummy.

Marc is proceeded in death by his mother Patricia Bonde, half-brothers Patrick Smith and Tracy Fosdick and his grandparents.

Survivors include his girlfriend Rose and their 
pets, several friends, and neighbors he loved dearly, his father Darrel 
Fosdick of Clyde, KS; sister, Jacque (Fosdick) Kimble; brother, Lance 
Fosdick; half-sister, Terri (Fosdick) Rush of Salina; stepsister, Angie 
(Fosdick) Callihan of Concordia, and aunts and cousins.&nbsp; 

A Celebration of Life gathering is scheduled for 2 –
 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Miltonvale Senior Center in 
Miltonvale KS.

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 </figure>Marc Lane Fosdick, 62, of Oak Hill, KS, died 
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in a farming accident at the farm where he 
lived with his girlfriend, Rose Scott.Marc was born April 6, 1961, in Concordia, KS, the son of Patricia (Craig) Bonde and Darrel Fosdick.Marc graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1980 and attended Beloit Vo-Tech.&nbsp; He married several times and lived in various locations and states.&nbsp; He was a carpenter at the time of his death.&nbsp; In
 his spare time, you might find him with a chainsaw in his hands cutting 
firewood or cedar trees in the pasture, at a local pond (or a secret 
honey-hole) trying to catch the most elusive fish, in the garden 
planting, watering, weeding and harvesting produce, or in the kitchen 
cooking, canning or baking something flavorful and yummy.Marc is proceeded in death by his mother Patricia Bonde, half-brothers Patrick Smith and Tracy Fosdick and his grandparents.Survivors include his girlfriend Rose and their 
pets, several friends, and neighbors he loved dearly, his father Darrel 
Fosdick of Clyde, KS; sister, Jacque (Fosdick) Kimble; brother, Lance 
Fosdick; half-sister, Terri (Fosdick) Rush of Salina; stepsister, Angie 
(Fosdick) Callihan of Concordia, and aunts and cousins.&nbsp; A Celebration of Life gathering is scheduled for 2 –
 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Miltonvale Senior Center in 
Miltonvale KS.

Marc Fosdick

William
 "Bill" Eugene Kagle Jr. was born to William Eugene Kagle Sr. and
 Kathleen June (Snyder) Kagle on October 20th, 1947, in Concordia, KS. 
He passed away peacefully at Marquis Place, Concordia, on April 20, 2023,&nbsp; at the age of 75.

&nbsp;Bill
 was a 1965 graduate of Concordia High School. After a brief time at 
Fort Hays State, he was drafted into the U.S. Army November of 1966 at 
the height of the Vietnam War. Due to an injury, he was honorably 
discharged November of 1968 with ranking of Sergeant (E-5). As a result 
of his service, Bill was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, 
Sharpshooter Weapons Qualification Medal, National Defense Service 
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat 
Infantry Badge. Upon his discharge, Bill returned to Concordia and had 
long term employment with Scrivner- Boogaarts. During later years, he 
drove a mail truck to drop off points for rural carriers. Bill was also 
hired as extra help by many area farmers and friends. They likely 
enjoyed his help but more so the laughter and stories he shared. 

Bill
 made friends easily with his infectious warm personality and great 
sense of humor. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family, fishing 
and sitting outdoors with a book in hand. He was an avid reader and 
could discuss many topics. Bill suffered the loss and heartache of his 
son Eli Wade Kagle in August of 2015. His joy was to watch grandson Sean
 Kagle grow up. In July of 2020, Bill suffered a life altering stroke 
and wanted care to be in Concordia. Marquis Place made this possible 
from December of 2020 until his passing.

&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his son Eli, parents Bill Sr. and Kathleen, and great nephew Clayton McGuire. 

He
 is survived by grandson Sean Kagle and mother Tera McClure, both of 
Eldorado, KS; siblings Patsy Rasmussen (Robert), Cornville, AZ; Janet 
McKenna (Kenny), Oklahoma City, OK; Laura Hopkins- Cockroft (Richard), 
Bavaria, KS; Lonnie Kagle, Concordia, KS, along with three generations 
of nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and Aunt Dorothy Snyder. 

The
 family thanks ALL the staff at Marquis Place for their care and 
kindness throughout Bill’s medical ups and downs, the Veterans 
Association of Wichita, KS, for the assistance to obtain all the 
deserved benefits for his care and Meadowlark Hospice of Clay Center, 
KS, for their diligence and support during Bill’s final weeks.

Bill’s
 wishes were to be cremated under arrangements of Chaput-Buoy Funeral 
Home. A private family gathering will take place at a future date. In 
honor of Bill a memorial has been established for his grandson's 
education fund. Please make checks payable to Tera McClure c/o 
Chaput-Buoy, 325 W. 6th Street, Concordia, KS, 66901. 

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 </figure>William
 "Bill" Eugene Kagle Jr. was born to William Eugene Kagle Sr. and
 Kathleen June (Snyder) Kagle on October 20th, 1947, in Concordia, KS. 
He passed away peacefully at Marquis Place, Concordia, on April 20, 2023,&nbsp; at the age of 75.&nbsp;Bill
 was a 1965 graduate of Concordia High School. After a brief time at 
Fort Hays State, he was drafted into the U.S. Army November of 1966 at 
the height of the Vietnam War. Due to an injury, he was honorably 
discharged November of 1968 with ranking of Sergeant (E-5). As a result 
of his service, Bill was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, 
Sharpshooter Weapons Qualification Medal, National Defense Service 
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat 
Infantry Badge. Upon his discharge, Bill returned to Concordia and had 
long term employment with Scrivner- Boogaarts. During later years, he 
drove a mail truck to drop off points for rural carriers. Bill was also 
hired as extra help by many area farmers and friends. They likely 
enjoyed his help but more so the laughter and stories he shared. Bill
 made friends easily with his infectious warm personality and great 
sense of humor. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family, fishing 
and sitting outdoors with a book in hand. He was an avid reader and 
could discuss many topics. Bill suffered the loss and heartache of his 
son Eli Wade Kagle in August of 2015. His joy was to watch grandson Sean
 Kagle grow up. In July of 2020, Bill suffered a life altering stroke 
and wanted care to be in Concordia. Marquis Place made this possible 
from December of 2020 until his passing.&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his son Eli, parents Bill Sr. and Kathleen, and great nephew Clayton McGuire. He
 is survived by grandson Sean Kagle and mother Tera McClure, both of 
Eldorado, KS; siblings Patsy Rasmussen (Robert), Cornville, AZ; Janet 
McKenna (Kenny), Oklahoma City, OK; Laura Hopkins- Cockroft (Richard), 
Bavaria, KS; Lonnie Kagle, Concordia, KS, along with three generations 
of nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and Aunt Dorothy Snyder. The
 family thanks ALL the staff at Marquis Place for their care and 
kindness throughout Bill’s medical ups and downs, the Veterans 
Association of Wichita, KS, for the assistance to obtain all the 
deserved benefits for his care and Meadowlark Hospice of Clay Center, 
KS, for their diligence and support during Bill’s final weeks.Bill’s
 wishes were to be cremated under arrangements of Chaput-Buoy Funeral 
Home. A private family gathering will take place at a future date. In 
honor of Bill a memorial has been established for his grandson's 
education fund. Please make checks payable to Tera McClure c/o 
Chaput-Buoy, 325 W. 6th Street, Concordia, KS, 66901. Think of Bill with a smile.

William 'Bill' Eugene Kagle Jr. 

Coyla C. Neuman, age 89, of Manhattan, died April 19, 2023, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.

She was born on August 3, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois.

Private family services will be held in Illinois at the Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.

The Yorgesen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan is assisting the family with service arrangements.

Coyla C. Neuman, age 89, of Manhattan, died April 19, 2023, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.She was born on August 3, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois.Private family services will be held in Illinois at the Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.The Yorgesen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan is assisting the family with service arrangements.

Coyla C. Neuman

October 30, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 19, 2023

An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Chuck--Bussing?obId=27756750#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>October 30, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 19, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Chuck--Bussing?obId=27756750#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Chuck Bussing

Charles Reynolds Fleeker, age 79, passed away on April 18th, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

He was born on June 22, 1943, to William Lloyd Fleeker and Ruth Elaine Olmsted Fleeker.

On
 November 26, 1972, he was married to Judy Picolet.  Judy survives of 
the home.  Additional survivors include their two sons: Randal (Kari) 
Fleeker and Christopher Fleeker all of Manhattan; Charles has a daughter
 Frances Comer of Olathe, KS; five grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.

Charles graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1961.

He worked for many years as a sheet metal worker and also owned several rental properties in Manhattan.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tom Fleeker, and his sister Billie Louise Steavenson.

The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 
26th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.  Private family 
graveside services will be held in Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, with 
Dave Geldart officiating.

Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.

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

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 </figure>Charles Reynolds Fleeker, age 79, passed away on April 18th, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.He was born on June 22, 1943, to William Lloyd Fleeker and Ruth Elaine Olmsted Fleeker.On
 November 26, 1972, he was married to Judy Picolet. Judy survives of 
the home. Additional survivors include their two sons: Randal (Kari) 
Fleeker and Christopher Fleeker all of Manhattan; Charles has a daughter
 Frances Comer of Olathe, KS; five grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.Charles graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1961.He worked for many years as a sheet metal worker and also owned several rental properties in Manhattan.Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tom Fleeker, and his sister Billie Louise Steavenson.The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 
26th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private family 
graveside services will be held in Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, with 
Dave Geldart officiating.Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Memorial
 contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. 
Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Charles R. Fleeker

Janice K. McGranahan, 82, passed away April, 17, 2023, at Oakley Place in Rossville.

She was born on October 26, 1940, in Beloit, Kansas. Jan was the only child of Lavere and Francis LaCoe.

Janice LaCoe and Richard Magette were married on June 9, 1960. 
Richard passed away on May 26, 1973. Jan and Donald V. McGranahan were 
united in marriage on March 24, 1977. Don passed away on February 1, 
2022. Jan was also preceded in death by her father, mother, and 
step-father Keith Davis, her sons Damon and Shannon Magette, and 
step-grandson Jared Cheek. 

Jan is survived by her son Brandon (Joan) 
Magette, St, Marys, step-children Debra Kubes, Ness City, Trudy Padilla,
 Carbondale, Donald (LeAnn) McGranahan, Topeka, and Bruce McGranahan, 
Wamego, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Per Jan's request there will be no services. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

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 </figure>Janice K. McGranahan, 82, passed away April, 17, 2023, at Oakley Place in Rossville.She was born on October 26, 1940, in Beloit, Kansas. Jan was the only child of Lavere and Francis LaCoe.Janice LaCoe and Richard Magette were married on June 9, 1960. 
Richard passed away on May 26, 1973. Jan and Donald V. McGranahan were 
united in marriage on March 24, 1977. Don passed away on February 1, 
2022. Jan was also preceded in death by her father, mother, and 
step-father Keith Davis, her sons Damon and Shannon Magette, and 
step-grandson Jared Cheek. Jan is survived by her son Brandon (Joan) 
Magette, St, Marys, step-children Debra Kubes, Ness City, Trudy Padilla,
 Carbondale, Donald (LeAnn) McGranahan, Topeka, and Bruce McGranahan, 
Wamego, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Per Jan's request there will be no services. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Janice K. McGranahan

Connie Christine Wharton, 71, of Clay Center, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on November 4, 1951, in La Crosse the daughter of Harold Dean and Mary Jane (Johnson) Dalton.

On June 6, 1971, in Bison, she married Lyle Douglas Wharton.&nbsp; He survives of the home.

Connie worked as a bookkeeper in accounting for department and 
hardware stores.&nbsp; She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Clay 
Center and Job’s Daughters International.&nbsp; She was an avid sewer and 
reader and enjoyed traveling.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her 
grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Staci 
Smith of Houston, Texas and Stephanie Lagerman and husband Todd of 
Riley; two grandchildren, Lily and Logan Lagerman of Riley; two 
brothers, Jerry Dalton and wife Rhonda of Wichita and Robert Dalton and 
wife Mary of Bison, and one sister, Lonnie Call of Arlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Terry Dalton and Jimmy Dalton, and one sister, Norma Giesick.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023,&nbsp; at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson 
officiating.

Memorials may be made to HIKE (Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment 
Fund) and St. Jude Children's Hospital.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in 
care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Connie Christine Wharton, 71, of Clay Center, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her residence.She was born on November 4, 1951, in La Crosse the daughter of Harold Dean and Mary Jane (Johnson) Dalton.On June 6, 1971, in Bison, she married Lyle Douglas Wharton.&nbsp; He survives of the home.Connie worked as a bookkeeper in accounting for department and 
hardware stores.&nbsp; She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Clay 
Center and Job’s Daughters International.&nbsp; She was an avid sewer and 
reader and enjoyed traveling.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her 
grandchildren.In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Staci 
Smith of Houston, Texas and Stephanie Lagerman and husband Todd of 
Riley; two grandchildren, Lily and Logan Lagerman of Riley; two 
brothers, Jerry Dalton and wife Rhonda of Wichita and Robert Dalton and 
wife Mary of Bison, and one sister, Lonnie Call of Arlington.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Terry Dalton and Jimmy Dalton, and one sister, Norma Giesick.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023,&nbsp; at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson 
officiating.Memorials may be made to HIKE (Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment 
Fund) and St. Jude Children's Hospital.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in 
care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Connie Wharton

John F. Hawks, age 68, of Manhattan, died April 11, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

He was born September 19, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Whitcomb and Marjorie Virginia (Meyers) Hawks.

John
 was an over the road truck driver for several years prior to earning 
his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry 
University and then working as a software developer for Lucent 
Technology.  He later was a delivery driver for Dillons for nine years.

He was a member of the Living Word Church in Manhattan.

He
 was married to Melanie on November 9, 1991, in Emporia, Kansas.  
Melanie survives of Manhattan.  Additional survivors include four sons: 
Larry M. Estes of Osage City, KS, Joshua D. Estes of Excelsior Springs, 
MO, Daniel W. Hawks of Manhattan, KS, and David R. Hawks of Shawnee, KS;
 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren with the sixth expected 
soon.

Cremation is planned with graveside services to 
be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 5th, 2023, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery 
at Fort Riley with Pastor Sterling Hutchins officiating.

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

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 </figure>John F. Hawks, age 68, of Manhattan, died April 11, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.He was born September 19, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Whitcomb and Marjorie Virginia (Meyers) Hawks.John
 was an over the road truck driver for several years prior to earning 
his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry 
University and then working as a software developer for Lucent 
Technology. He later was a delivery driver for Dillons for nine years.He was a member of the Living Word Church in Manhattan.He
 was married to Melanie on November 9, 1991, in Emporia, Kansas. 
Melanie survives of Manhattan. Additional survivors include four sons: 
Larry M. Estes of Osage City, KS, Joshua D. Estes of Excelsior Springs, 
MO, Daniel W. Hawks of Manhattan, KS, and David R. Hawks of Shawnee, KS;
 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren with the sixth expected 
soon.Cremation is planned with graveside services to 
be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 5th, 2023, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery 
at Fort Riley with Pastor Sterling Hutchins officiating.Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Memorial
 contributions may be made to Life Choice Ministries. Contributions may
 be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 
Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

John F. Hawks

Gary Wayne Helms, 67, died April 17, 2023, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; He was born 
on August 11, 1955, in Washington, KS, the son of Edgar and Betty (Meier)
 Helms.&nbsp; 

Gary grew up in rural Linn. He attended Immanuel Lutheran 
Grade School and was a Class of 1973 graduate of Linn High School where 
he participated in track and basketball. After high school, he attended
 Concordia College in Seward, NE.&nbsp; 

Gary worked as a carpenter for many 
years. In 1988, Gary moved his family to Clay Center. He was a former 
member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was currently a member of St. 
Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Gary enjoyed music and played his trumpet for 
many church and holiday events. 

He was preceded in death by his parents,
 a brother and a sister.

Survivors: Son: Scott Helms and girlfriend Amber of Manhattan, KS Son: Kevin Helms and wife Chelsie of Clay Center, KS 2 Grandchildren

Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS

Burial: 2 PM Wednesday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Linn, KS

Visitation: 3-7 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Clay County Hospital Foundation c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Gary Wayne Helms, 67, died April 17, 2023, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; He was born 
on August 11, 1955, in Washington, KS, the son of Edgar and Betty (Meier)
 Helms.&nbsp; Gary grew up in rural Linn. He attended Immanuel Lutheran 
Grade School and was a Class of 1973 graduate of Linn High School where 
he participated in track and basketball. After high school, he attended
 Concordia College in Seward, NE.&nbsp; Gary worked as a carpenter for many 
years. In 1988, Gary moved his family to Clay Center. He was a former 
member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was currently a member of St. 
Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Gary enjoyed music and played his trumpet for 
many church and holiday events. He was preceded in death by his parents,
 a brother and a sister.Survivors: Son: Scott Helms and girlfriend Amber of Manhattan, KS Son: Kevin Helms and wife Chelsie of Clay Center, KS 2 GrandchildrenFuneral Services: 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KSMinister: Pastor Paul TessaroBurial: 2 PM Wednesday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Linn, KSVisitation: 3-7 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Clay County Hospital Foundation c/o the funeral home

Gary Wayne Helms

Eudora J. McQueen, a valued member of the Delia community, passed 
away on April 14, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. She
 was 90 years old.

Eudora was born on April 15, 1932, in rural Jackson County to Emery 
E. and Bertha R. (Dibbern) Eakin. She attended Delia High School and 
graduated in 1950. On October 18, 1952, Eudora married Harold McQueen at
 the Circleville Christian Church. Together, they worked as farmers and 
ranchers.

Eudora was an active member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the 
UPW. She also served her community in various capacities, including 
working for the United States Postal Service and USD #321. She was a 
dedicated member of the election board, and she was recently elected as 
Republican Committee Woman for Washington Precinct.

Eudora had a talent for crafting and was a member of the Monday quilt
 group, which started as the Presbyterian Women and later was opened to 
all ladies of the community. She made over a hundred quilts for family, 
friends, and the Delia Bazaar. Eudora also helped with concessions at 
many auctions. She was a member of Delia Pride and a past member of the 
Eastern Star.

Eudora was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents, her 
twin brother Edward Eakin, and her sister Ivaleu Miller. She is survived
 by her sons, Lee (Patty) McQueen of Kearney, NE, and Glen McQueen of 
Delia, and her daughter, Denise (Paul) Virgadamo of New Port Richey, FL.
 She is also survived by three grandchildren: Megan McQueen of Kansas 
City, MO, Kurt McQueen of Benton, AR, and Gwen McKay of Oakland, CA.

Funeral services for Eudora will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, 
April 26, 2023, at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at 
the Delia Cemetery. Friends may visit Eudora's family and pay their 
respects at Piper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 
25, 2023. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 
Delia Presbyterian Church, care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street,
 St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.piperfuneralhome.com" target="_blank">www.piperfuneralhome.com</a>

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 </figure>Eudora J. McQueen, a valued member of the Delia community, passed 
away on April 14, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. She
 was 90 years old.Eudora was born on April 15, 1932, in rural Jackson County to Emery 
E. and Bertha R. (Dibbern) Eakin. She attended Delia High School and 
graduated in 1950. On October 18, 1952, Eudora married Harold McQueen at
 the Circleville Christian Church. Together, they worked as farmers and 
ranchers.Eudora was an active member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the 
UPW. She also served her community in various capacities, including 
working for the United States Postal Service and USD #321. She was a 
dedicated member of the election board, and she was recently elected as 
Republican Committee Woman for Washington Precinct.Eudora had a talent for crafting and was a member of the Monday quilt
 group, which started as the Presbyterian Women and later was opened to 
all ladies of the community. She made over a hundred quilts for family, 
friends, and the Delia Bazaar. Eudora also helped with concessions at 
many auctions. She was a member of Delia Pride and a past member of the 
Eastern Star.Eudora was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents, her 
twin brother Edward Eakin, and her sister Ivaleu Miller. She is survived
 by her sons, Lee (Patty) McQueen of Kearney, NE, and Glen McQueen of 
Delia, and her daughter, Denise (Paul) Virgadamo of New Port Richey, FL.
 She is also survived by three grandchildren: Megan McQueen of Kansas 
City, MO, Kurt McQueen of Benton, AR, and Gwen McKay of Oakland, CA.Funeral services for Eudora will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, 
April 26, 2023, at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at 
the Delia Cemetery. Friends may visit Eudora's family and pay their 
respects at Piper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 
25, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 
Delia Presbyterian Church, care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street,
 St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.piperfuneralhome.com" target="_blank">www.piperfuneralhome.com</a>

Eudora June McQueen

Lola Mae (Adee) Everett was born September 12th, 1942, in Abilene, 
Kansas, the daughter of Loyall M. and Esther M. (Rider) Adee. She passed
 away at the age of 80 on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, in Beloit, Kansas,
 at Mitchell County Hospital. 
Lola graduated from Abilene High School in 1960, and was united in 
marriage to Gerald E. Everett on August 20th, 1960, who preceded her in 
death in 2017. In 1963, their son, Donald E., was born. Donnie preceded
 Lola in death in 2018. In 1968, their daughter, Julie D., was born. 
Lola was also preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and 
sister, Sandra J. (Enger) Miller. 
As a homemaker, she became fascinated with and spent many hours studying
 her family’s genealogy and history. Lola compiled newspaper articles, 
certificates, and other resources into several volumes. She also 
enjoyed game shows, reading, crossword puzzles, and playing card games 
with her children and grandchildren. 
Lola is survived by daughter Julie Boyd and her husband Steven of 
Abilene; their children, Shannon and Michelle Young of Abilene; Talon 
Combes of Abilene; Megan and Hunter Gregory, their sons Keaton, Kade, 
and Kolter of Gore, Oklahoma; Ashley Boyd and Hugh Boyd of Oklahoma 
City; daughter-in-law Debra Everett of Salina; Debra and Donnie’s 
children, Jordan Everett and her son, Watson Solis, of Wichita; Brooke 
Burr and husband Landon of Billings, Montana; and Sydney Everett and 
Emilee Everett of Salina. Lola is also survived by her siblings, Caroll
 (Lowell) Eye, Melvin (Sherry) Adee, Bruce Enger, Linda (Steve) Myers, 
Christine Enger, Janice (Steve) Dester, Rhonda Keating, and many nieces 
and nephews. 
Funeral services for Lola will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 22nd, 
2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Abilene with Reverend Mik 
King. Visitation begins at 1:00 PM at the church. Lola’s final resting 
place will be next to her husband and her son in the Abilene Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American 
Lung Association or Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent in care 
of Martin-Becker- Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St., Abilene, Kansas 
67410.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Lola Mae (Adee) Everett was born September 12th, 1942, in Abilene, 
Kansas, the daughter of Loyall M. and Esther M. (Rider) Adee. She passed
 away at the age of 80 on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, in Beloit, Kansas,
 at Mitchell County Hospital. 
Lola graduated from Abilene High School in 1960, and was united in 
marriage to Gerald E. Everett on August 20th, 1960, who preceded her in 
death in 2017. In 1963, their son, Donald E., was born. Donnie preceded
 Lola in death in 2018. In 1968, their daughter, Julie D., was born. 
Lola was also preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and 
sister, Sandra J. (Enger) Miller. 
As a homemaker, she became fascinated with and spent many hours studying
 her family’s genealogy and history. Lola compiled newspaper articles, 
certificates, and other resources into several volumes. She also 
enjoyed game shows, reading, crossword puzzles, and playing card games 
with her children and grandchildren. 
Lola is survived by daughter Julie Boyd and her husband Steven of 
Abilene; their children, Shannon and Michelle Young of Abilene; Talon 
Combes of Abilene; Megan and Hunter Gregory, their sons Keaton, Kade, 
and Kolter of Gore, Oklahoma; Ashley Boyd and Hugh Boyd of Oklahoma 
City; daughter-in-law Debra Everett of Salina; Debra and Donnie’s 
children, Jordan Everett and her son, Watson Solis, of Wichita; Brooke 
Burr and husband Landon of Billings, Montana; and Sydney Everett and 
Emilee Everett of Salina. Lola is also survived by her siblings, Caroll
 (Lowell) Eye, Melvin (Sherry) Adee, Bruce Enger, Linda (Steve) Myers, 
Christine Enger, Janice (Steve) Dester, Rhonda Keating, and many nieces 
and nephews. 
Funeral services for Lola will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 22nd, 
2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Abilene with Reverend Mik 
King. Visitation begins at 1:00 PM at the church. Lola’s final resting 
place will be next to her husband and her son in the Abilene Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American 
Lung Association or Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent in care 
of Martin-Becker- Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St., Abilene, Kansas 
67410.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Lola Mae (Adee) Everett

Ella Louise (Peters) Moloney, 76, passed away on April 16, 2023, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Ella
 was born July 29, 1946, in Joplin, MO, a daughter of James Ralph and 
Alberta Frances (Johnson) Peters. She was united in holy matrimony to 
James Francis Moloney on August 31, 1967, at St. Xavier Catholic Church 
where she was a lifelong member after joining the Catholic Church early 
in 1967. They resided in rural Junction City, KS on the family farm for
 54 years together. Left to honor her memory are her loving 
children; Donny Moloney of Wichita, Michelle Moloney (Jane) of Leawood, 
Cecilia (Brian) Aruskevicius of Wichita, Jean Moloney of Mariemont, OH, 
Patrick (Erin) Moloney of Shawnee, Sheila (Dan) Smith of Hillsboro, IA, 
Michael (Courtney) Moloney of Waverly, Megan Moloney (Jerry) of Abilene,
 John (Jamelle) Moloney of Lawrence, Mary (Korby) Effland of White City.
 The joys of her life, her 27 Grandchildren; Mary Halligan, Jack, Sam 
(Cecilia), Oscar, Isabel, Sophie (Jean), Maggie, James, Thomas 
(Patrick), Cameron, Zachary, Finnegan, Lochlan (Sheila), Sierra, Seth, 
Silas (Michael), Tucker, Abraham, Blake, Dean (Megan), Josephine, Jimma 
(John), Ian, Nolan, Sheldon, Norah, Erin (Mary) who affectionately 
called her G-Ma. She was especially looking forward to being a great 
G-Ma in the coming weeks. Additional survivors include: a sister,
 Sherrie DeBusk of Weir, a brother, Jerry Peters, a sister-in-law, Sandy
 Peters of Wichita, and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, beloved friends, 
neighbors, and community members. In addition to her parents, she
 was preceded in death by her husband, James Moloney, 3 brothers, Ralph,
 Roger, and Johnny and one sister, Nancy. She attended a one-room
 schoolhouse (Walla Walla) for Elementary School and graduated from 
Chapman High School in 1964. She often talked of her time at Walla 
Walla with great delight and love. Chapman High is where she learned 
her love of music. Her fondest memory of high school is going to the 
State Basketball Tournament and playing with the band at halftime. Ella
 spent her life raising children, farming with her late husband, and as a
 rural mail carrier. She began as a substitute carrier in 1989 and 
retired from her long-time route in Chapman in 2015. She was proud to 
be a mail carrier and looked forward to her job every day. If she was 
your mail carrier, you could always expect a smile, a wave, fun notes in
 your mailbox, and that she and her Jeep were dressed for the season! 
She always stopped to talk as well, if she felt someone needed it, even 
if it put her off schedule. She was honored to have been chosen as the 
Kansas Rural Letter Carrier of the Year in 2012. She served as a 
national delegate for 8 years, held the office of chaplain, and 
continued to be involved at national conventions. In 2016, she joined 
Johnson Funeral Home as a support staff member to assist with funeral 
services. She was a lover of music, a devout Catholic, an avid 
bowler, and devoted to her family. She was a member of St. Xavier 
Catholic Church, the Christian Women’s Club, the Kansas Bowling 
Association, and a former school board member of St. Xavier Catholic 
School. She loved music theatre and was a part of many productions with
 Junction City Little Theatre. She was always singing or saying 
nursery rhymes. She was known to put the children in the station wagon 
on a whim and take them into town to “perform” (dancing, singing, poems)
 for the residents at the local nursing homes. To know her was to know 
the size of her heart. There was always room for one more at the dinner
 table, always an extra dollar for someone in need, and always time to 
stop and chat. In all of Ella’s travels near and far, she always 
managed to find someone with a connection to her, whether it be “she 
used to be my neighbor” or “that’s where my son-in-law is from.” She 
was a devoted Grandma, and it was truly her favorite endeavor. She was 
at every possible activity, cheering the loudest, and bragging all the 
way through. We will always cherish her memory. Family will 
receive friends on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 at St. Xavier Catholic Church. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. A
 Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 
21, 2023, at St. Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be at Vine Creek 
Cemetery in Ottawa County, KS, following the service. Memorials may be made to St. Xavier Catholic Church.

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 </figure>Ella Louise (Peters) Moloney, 76, passed away on April 16, 2023, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Ella
 was born July 29, 1946, in Joplin, MO, a daughter of James Ralph and 
Alberta Frances (Johnson) Peters. She was united in holy matrimony to 
James Francis Moloney on August 31, 1967, at St. Xavier Catholic Church 
where she was a lifelong member after joining the Catholic Church early 
in 1967. They resided in rural Junction City, KS on the family farm for
 54 years together. Left to honor her memory are her loving 
children; Donny Moloney of Wichita, Michelle Moloney (Jane) of Leawood, 
Cecilia (Brian) Aruskevicius of Wichita, Jean Moloney of Mariemont, OH, 
Patrick (Erin) Moloney of Shawnee, Sheila (Dan) Smith of Hillsboro, IA, 
Michael (Courtney) Moloney of Waverly, Megan Moloney (Jerry) of Abilene,
 John (Jamelle) Moloney of Lawrence, Mary (Korby) Effland of White City.
 The joys of her life, her 27 Grandchildren; Mary Halligan, Jack, Sam 
(Cecilia), Oscar, Isabel, Sophie (Jean), Maggie, James, Thomas 
(Patrick), Cameron, Zachary, Finnegan, Lochlan (Sheila), Sierra, Seth, 
Silas (Michael), Tucker, Abraham, Blake, Dean (Megan), Josephine, Jimma 
(John), Ian, Nolan, Sheldon, Norah, Erin (Mary) who affectionately 
called her G-Ma. She was especially looking forward to being a great 
G-Ma in the coming weeks. Additional survivors include: a sister,
 Sherrie DeBusk of Weir, a brother, Jerry Peters, a sister-in-law, Sandy
 Peters of Wichita, and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, beloved friends, 
neighbors, and community members. In addition to her parents, she
 was preceded in death by her husband, James Moloney, 3 brothers, Ralph,
 Roger, and Johnny and one sister, Nancy. She attended a one-room
 schoolhouse (Walla Walla) for Elementary School and graduated from 
Chapman High School in 1964. She often talked of her time at Walla 
Walla with great delight and love. Chapman High is where she learned 
her love of music. Her fondest memory of high school is going to the 
State Basketball Tournament and playing with the band at halftime. Ella
 spent her life raising children, farming with her late husband, and as a
 rural mail carrier. She began as a substitute carrier in 1989 and 
retired from her long-time route in Chapman in 2015. She was proud to 
be a mail carrier and looked forward to her job every day. If she was 
your mail carrier, you could always expect a smile, a wave, fun notes in
 your mailbox, and that she and her Jeep were dressed for the season! 
She always stopped to talk as well, if she felt someone needed it, even 
if it put her off schedule. She was honored to have been chosen as the 
Kansas Rural Letter Carrier of the Year in 2012. She served as a 
national delegate for 8 years, held the office of chaplain, and 
continued to be involved at national conventions. In 2016, she joined 
Johnson Funeral Home as a support staff member to assist with funeral 
services. She was a lover of music, a devout Catholic, an avid 
bowler, and devoted to her family. She was a member of St. Xavier 
Catholic Church, the Christian Women’s Club, the Kansas Bowling 
Association, and a former school board member of St. Xavier Catholic 
School. She loved music theatre and was a part of many productions with
 Junction City Little Theatre. She was always singing or saying 
nursery rhymes. She was known to put the children in the station wagon 
on a whim and take them into town to “perform” (dancing, singing, poems)
 for the residents at the local nursing homes. To know her was to know 
the size of her heart. There was always room for one more at the dinner
 table, always an extra dollar for someone in need, and always time to 
stop and chat. In all of Ella’s travels near and far, she always 
managed to find someone with a connection to her, whether it be “she 
used to be my neighbor” or “that’s where my son-in-law is from.” She 
was a devoted Grandma, and it was truly her favorite endeavor. She was 
at every possible activity, cheering the loudest, and bragging all the 
way through. We will always cherish her memory. Family will 
receive friends on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 at St. Xavier Catholic Church. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. A
 Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 
21, 2023, at St. Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be at Vine Creek 
Cemetery in Ottawa County, KS, following the service. Memorials may be made to St. Xavier Catholic Church.

Ella Louise Moloney

A Celebration of Life Service for Christina Marie Escobar is planned for 2:30 p.m. this coming Saturday (April 22nd) at the Eagles Lodge in Junction City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Christina, 29, of Killeen, Texas passed away on December 29th, 2022 after a long fight with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on August 20th, 1993 to Jerry Escobar and Laura Boller Escobar. Growing up in Central Texas, Christina was a firecracker who expressed interest in art, singing, and performing. She graduated from Central Texas College in 2017 with a degree in child development that allowed her to impact children in an effective way. Christina was a devout Catholic and a regular member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Killeen. She was baptized at St. Xavier’s Catholic Church in Junction City, Kansas. 

As a teacher at the Child Development Center at Central Texas College, Christina’s true passions for education were able to shine through. She found joy in working with children and instilling positive values within her students. In Christina’s free time she enjoyed being with her family and staying active. Even after her diagnosis in 2019 she enjoyed long walks with her dog, Oreo. Oreo was rescued after Christina’s brain surgery that removed her first tumor. She always liked to say that she didn’t rescue Oreo, but that they rescued each other. Christina also enjoyed swimming, cooking, taking care of her house plants, and spending time with her loved ones.

 Christina is survived by her mother and father, Laura Boller Escobar and Jerry Escobar, and sister Sara Escobar, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty Jo Boller Budden, Joseph F. Boller, Deloy Budden, and Alice Escobar. Christina passed over into the arms of the Lord surrounded by her family and loyal dog Oreo.

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 </figure>Update:A Celebration of Life Service for Christina Marie Escobar is planned for 2:30 p.m. this coming Saturday (April 22nd) at the Eagles Lodge in Junction City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.Christina, 29, of Killeen, Texas passed away on December 29th, 2022 after a long fight with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on August 20th, 1993 to Jerry Escobar and Laura Boller Escobar. Growing up in Central Texas, Christina was a firecracker who expressed interest in art, singing, and performing. She graduated from Central Texas College in 2017 with a degree in child development that allowed her to impact children in an effective way. Christina was a devout Catholic and a regular member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Killeen. She was baptized at St. Xavier’s Catholic Church in Junction City, Kansas. As a teacher at the Child Development Center at Central Texas College, Christina’s true passions for education were able to shine through. She found joy in working with children and instilling positive values within her students. In Christina’s free time she enjoyed being with her family and staying active. Even after her diagnosis in 2019 she enjoyed long walks with her dog, Oreo. Oreo was rescued after Christina’s brain surgery that removed her first tumor. She always liked to say that she didn’t rescue Oreo, but that they rescued each other. Christina also enjoyed swimming, cooking, taking care of her house plants, and spending time with her loved ones. Christina is survived by her mother and father, Laura Boller Escobar and Jerry Escobar, and sister Sara Escobar, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty Jo Boller Budden, Joseph F. Boller, Deloy Budden, and Alice Escobar. Christina passed over into the arms of the Lord surrounded by her family and loyal dog Oreo.

Christina Marie Escobar

Jean&nbsp;Ilene&nbsp;(Pykiet)&nbsp;Kraus,&nbsp;89,&nbsp;of&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;went&nbsp;home&nbsp;to be&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;on&nbsp;April&nbsp;12,&nbsp;2023&nbsp;at&nbsp;Morris&nbsp;County&nbsp;Assisted&nbsp;Living. Jean&nbsp;was&nbsp;born&nbsp;on&nbsp;July&nbsp;2,&nbsp;1933&nbsp;to&nbsp;Victor&nbsp;and&nbsp;Louise&nbsp;(Adams)&nbsp;Pykiet&nbsp;in Bushong,&nbsp;KS.&nbsp;She&nbsp;grew&nbsp;up&nbsp;with&nbsp;her&nbsp;younger&nbsp;sister&nbsp;and&nbsp;lifelong&nbsp;best friend,&nbsp;Betty,&nbsp;in&nbsp;Bushong&nbsp;and&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove. Always&nbsp;adventurous,&nbsp;talented,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;heck&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;lot&nbsp;of&nbsp;fun,&nbsp;she naturally&nbsp;drew&nbsp;people&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;through&nbsp;her&nbsp;music&nbsp;–&nbsp;playing&nbsp;saxophone, piano&nbsp;and&nbsp;organ&nbsp;–&nbsp;and&nbsp;her&nbsp;kindness,&nbsp;empathy&nbsp;and&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;listen&nbsp;as if&nbsp;you&nbsp;were&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;person&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;world. After&nbsp;graduating&nbsp;from&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove&nbsp;High&nbsp;School&nbsp;(and&nbsp;being&nbsp;crowned homecoming&nbsp;queen)&nbsp;she&nbsp;went&nbsp;on&nbsp;to&nbsp;complete&nbsp;her&nbsp;Bachelor&nbsp;of&nbsp;Science&nbsp;in Education&nbsp;and&nbsp;Teacher&nbsp;Certification&nbsp;at&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;State&nbsp;Teachers&nbsp;College (now&nbsp;Emporia&nbsp;State&nbsp;University)&nbsp;in&nbsp;1956.&nbsp;She&nbsp;married&nbsp;the&nbsp;love&nbsp;of&nbsp;her life,&nbsp;Kenneth&nbsp;Kraus,&nbsp;in&nbsp;1956&nbsp;and&nbsp;together&nbsp;they&nbsp;had&nbsp;two&nbsp;daughters, Deanna&nbsp;and&nbsp;Angela. In&nbsp;her&nbsp;life,&nbsp;Jean&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;teacher,&nbsp;naval&nbsp;officer’s&nbsp;wife,&nbsp;stay-at-home mom,&nbsp;Christian&nbsp;bookstore&nbsp;manager,&nbsp;pastor’s&nbsp;wife,&nbsp;church&nbsp;pianist,&nbsp;and an&nbsp;absolutely&nbsp;world-class&nbsp;grandmother,&nbsp;known&nbsp;as&nbsp;“Mamee”&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;six grandsons&nbsp;and&nbsp;all&nbsp;their&nbsp;friends. After&nbsp;Ken’s&nbsp;untimely&nbsp;death&nbsp;in&nbsp;1988,&nbsp;she&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove&nbsp;City Lake&nbsp;where&nbsp;she&nbsp;overcame&nbsp;her&nbsp;grief&nbsp;to&nbsp;create&nbsp;a&nbsp;life&nbsp;of&nbsp;love&nbsp;and service.&nbsp;She&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;entertained&nbsp;family&nbsp;and&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;hosting impromptu&nbsp;parties&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;lake&nbsp;and&nbsp;pontoon&nbsp;happy&nbsp;hours,&nbsp;while volunteering&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;thrift&nbsp;store,&nbsp;commodities,&nbsp;church&nbsp;and&nbsp;nursing&nbsp;home. Jean&nbsp;cherished&nbsp;animals,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;strays,&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;never&nbsp;without&nbsp;a canine&nbsp;companion,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;adopting&nbsp;several&nbsp;cats&nbsp;from&nbsp;relatives&nbsp;when they&nbsp;needed&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;home. She&nbsp;loved&nbsp;to&nbsp;travel&nbsp;and&nbsp;saw&nbsp;most&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;including&nbsp;Alaska&nbsp;and Hawaii,&nbsp;and&nbsp;visited&nbsp;London,&nbsp;Ireland,&nbsp;France,&nbsp;Spain,&nbsp;Japan,&nbsp;and&nbsp;China. One&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;proudest&nbsp;moments&nbsp;in&nbsp;her&nbsp;travels&nbsp;was&nbsp;conquering&nbsp;her&nbsp;fear&nbsp;of heights&nbsp;to&nbsp;ride&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;hot&nbsp;air&nbsp;balloon. Jean&nbsp;was&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in&nbsp;death&nbsp;by&nbsp;her&nbsp;parents&nbsp;and&nbsp;her&nbsp;husband,&nbsp;Ken.&nbsp;She&nbsp;is survived&nbsp;by&nbsp;her&nbsp;sister&nbsp;Betty&nbsp;Larison&nbsp;of&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove,&nbsp;her&nbsp;daughters and&nbsp;sons-in-law,&nbsp;Deanna&nbsp;and&nbsp;Larry&nbsp;Zeilmann&nbsp;of&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;City,&nbsp;MO&nbsp;and Angela&nbsp;and&nbsp;James&nbsp;(Jim)&nbsp;Davies&nbsp;of&nbsp;Lebo,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;and&nbsp;six&nbsp;grandsons,&nbsp;Matthew, Joshua&nbsp;(Cheyenne)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Noah&nbsp;(Maaju)&nbsp;Zeilmann,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Blake&nbsp;(Megan),&nbsp;Derek (Haylee)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Luke&nbsp;Davies,&nbsp;and&nbsp;many&nbsp;beloved&nbsp;nieces&nbsp;and&nbsp;nephews. A&nbsp;visitation&nbsp;for&nbsp;friends&nbsp;and&nbsp;family&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;held&nbsp;at&nbsp;Community Christian&nbsp;Church&nbsp;on&nbsp;April&nbsp;19th&nbsp;from&nbsp;5-7&nbsp;p.m.&nbsp;A&nbsp;Celebration&nbsp;of&nbsp;Life will&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;church&nbsp;on&nbsp;April&nbsp;20th&nbsp;at&nbsp;10&nbsp;a.m.&nbsp;Donations&nbsp;may be&nbsp;made&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Community&nbsp;Christian&nbsp;Church&nbsp;Women’s&nbsp;Ministry,&nbsp;sent&nbsp;in care&nbsp;of&nbsp;Sawyer&nbsp;Funeral&nbsp;Home,&nbsp;PO&nbsp;Box&nbsp;273,&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;66846.

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 </figure>Jean&nbsp;Ilene&nbsp;(Pykiet)&nbsp;Kraus,&nbsp;89,&nbsp;of&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;went&nbsp;home&nbsp;to be&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;Lord&nbsp;on&nbsp;April&nbsp;12,&nbsp;2023&nbsp;at&nbsp;Morris&nbsp;County&nbsp;Assisted&nbsp;Living. Jean&nbsp;was&nbsp;born&nbsp;on&nbsp;July&nbsp;2,&nbsp;1933&nbsp;to&nbsp;Victor&nbsp;and&nbsp;Louise&nbsp;(Adams)&nbsp;Pykiet&nbsp;in Bushong,&nbsp;KS.&nbsp;She&nbsp;grew&nbsp;up&nbsp;with&nbsp;her&nbsp;younger&nbsp;sister&nbsp;and&nbsp;lifelong&nbsp;best friend,&nbsp;Betty,&nbsp;in&nbsp;Bushong&nbsp;and&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove. Always&nbsp;adventurous,&nbsp;talented,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;heck&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;lot&nbsp;of&nbsp;fun,&nbsp;she naturally&nbsp;drew&nbsp;people&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;through&nbsp;her&nbsp;music&nbsp;–&nbsp;playing&nbsp;saxophone, piano&nbsp;and&nbsp;organ&nbsp;–&nbsp;and&nbsp;her&nbsp;kindness,&nbsp;empathy&nbsp;and&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;listen&nbsp;as if&nbsp;you&nbsp;were&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;person&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;world. After&nbsp;graduating&nbsp;from&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove&nbsp;High&nbsp;School&nbsp;(and&nbsp;being&nbsp;crowned homecoming&nbsp;queen)&nbsp;she&nbsp;went&nbsp;on&nbsp;to&nbsp;complete&nbsp;her&nbsp;Bachelor&nbsp;of&nbsp;Science&nbsp;in Education&nbsp;and&nbsp;Teacher&nbsp;Certification&nbsp;at&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;State&nbsp;Teachers&nbsp;College (now&nbsp;Emporia&nbsp;State&nbsp;University)&nbsp;in&nbsp;1956.&nbsp;She&nbsp;married&nbsp;the&nbsp;love&nbsp;of&nbsp;her life,&nbsp;Kenneth&nbsp;Kraus,&nbsp;in&nbsp;1956&nbsp;and&nbsp;together&nbsp;they&nbsp;had&nbsp;two&nbsp;daughters, Deanna&nbsp;and&nbsp;Angela. In&nbsp;her&nbsp;life,&nbsp;Jean&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;teacher,&nbsp;naval&nbsp;officer’s&nbsp;wife,&nbsp;stay-at-home mom,&nbsp;Christian&nbsp;bookstore&nbsp;manager,&nbsp;pastor’s&nbsp;wife,&nbsp;church&nbsp;pianist,&nbsp;and an&nbsp;absolutely&nbsp;world-class&nbsp;grandmother,&nbsp;known&nbsp;as&nbsp;“Mamee”&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;six grandsons&nbsp;and&nbsp;all&nbsp;their&nbsp;friends. After&nbsp;Ken’s&nbsp;untimely&nbsp;death&nbsp;in&nbsp;1988,&nbsp;she&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove&nbsp;City Lake&nbsp;where&nbsp;she&nbsp;overcame&nbsp;her&nbsp;grief&nbsp;to&nbsp;create&nbsp;a&nbsp;life&nbsp;of&nbsp;love&nbsp;and service.&nbsp;She&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;entertained&nbsp;family&nbsp;and&nbsp;friends,&nbsp;hosting impromptu&nbsp;parties&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;lake&nbsp;and&nbsp;pontoon&nbsp;happy&nbsp;hours,&nbsp;while volunteering&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;thrift&nbsp;store,&nbsp;commodities,&nbsp;church&nbsp;and&nbsp;nursing&nbsp;home. Jean&nbsp;cherished&nbsp;animals,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;strays,&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;never&nbsp;without&nbsp;a canine&nbsp;companion,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;adopting&nbsp;several&nbsp;cats&nbsp;from&nbsp;relatives&nbsp;when they&nbsp;needed&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;home. She&nbsp;loved&nbsp;to&nbsp;travel&nbsp;and&nbsp;saw&nbsp;most&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;including&nbsp;Alaska&nbsp;and Hawaii,&nbsp;and&nbsp;visited&nbsp;London,&nbsp;Ireland,&nbsp;France,&nbsp;Spain,&nbsp;Japan,&nbsp;and&nbsp;China. One&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;proudest&nbsp;moments&nbsp;in&nbsp;her&nbsp;travels&nbsp;was&nbsp;conquering&nbsp;her&nbsp;fear&nbsp;of heights&nbsp;to&nbsp;ride&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;hot&nbsp;air&nbsp;balloon. Jean&nbsp;was&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in&nbsp;death&nbsp;by&nbsp;her&nbsp;parents&nbsp;and&nbsp;her&nbsp;husband,&nbsp;Ken.&nbsp;She&nbsp;is survived&nbsp;by&nbsp;her&nbsp;sister&nbsp;Betty&nbsp;Larison&nbsp;of&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove,&nbsp;her&nbsp;daughters and&nbsp;sons-in-law,&nbsp;Deanna&nbsp;and&nbsp;Larry&nbsp;Zeilmann&nbsp;of&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;City,&nbsp;MO&nbsp;and Angela&nbsp;and&nbsp;James&nbsp;(Jim)&nbsp;Davies&nbsp;of&nbsp;Lebo,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;and&nbsp;six&nbsp;grandsons,&nbsp;Matthew, Joshua&nbsp;(Cheyenne)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Noah&nbsp;(Maaju)&nbsp;Zeilmann,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Blake&nbsp;(Megan),&nbsp;Derek (Haylee)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Luke&nbsp;Davies,&nbsp;and&nbsp;many&nbsp;beloved&nbsp;nieces&nbsp;and&nbsp;nephews. A&nbsp;visitation&nbsp;for&nbsp;friends&nbsp;and&nbsp;family&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;held&nbsp;at&nbsp;Community Christian&nbsp;Church&nbsp;on&nbsp;April&nbsp;19th&nbsp;from&nbsp;5-7&nbsp;p.m.&nbsp;A&nbsp;Celebration&nbsp;of&nbsp;Life will&nbsp;take&nbsp;place&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;church&nbsp;on&nbsp;April&nbsp;20th&nbsp;at&nbsp;10&nbsp;a.m.&nbsp;Donations&nbsp;may be&nbsp;made&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Community&nbsp;Christian&nbsp;Church&nbsp;Women’s&nbsp;Ministry,&nbsp;sent&nbsp;in care&nbsp;of&nbsp;Sawyer&nbsp;Funeral&nbsp;Home,&nbsp;PO&nbsp;Box&nbsp;273,&nbsp;Council&nbsp;Grove,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;66846.

Jean Ilene Kraus

Connie L. Kemp, 75 passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at a Topeka Hospital.

Connie was born March 23, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas, the 
daughter of William and Ruth Prichard Eichman.&nbsp; She was raised in 
Wakefield, Wamego, and Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 
1965.

Connie worked for Southwestern Bell in Topeka for many years.&nbsp; 
After retiring she was a day care provider for many years. She owned and
 operated North Shore Restaurant at Lake Wabaunsee and was a Dollar 
General manager for several years.&nbsp; Connie worked at the Eskridge Market
 and most recently was a transportation specialist for USD #330.&nbsp; Connie
 was active in the Eskridge community.&nbsp; She served on the city council, 
PTA and was a member of the Eskridge Chamber.&nbsp; She served on the 
Eskridge Labor Day Rodeo Committee for 15 years. She enjoyed baking and 
was well known for her baked goods.&nbsp;

On April 29, 1983, she and Richard Kemp were united in marriage 
in Alma.&nbsp; Richard preceded her in death on April 11, 2011.&nbsp; Connie was 
also preceded in death by her father in 1979, and a sister Pat Martin in
 1981.

Survivors include her children, Quinton (Kara) Kemp, Derby, and 
Corey (Kyle) Maddox, Eskridge; her mother, Ruth Eichman, Taunton, MA; a 
sister Karen Sylvia, Buzzard Bay, MA; four grandchildren, McKenna, 
Addison, and Gunner Maddox, and Kate Kemp.

Visitation will be from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 22,
 2023, at the Wabaunsee County Fire Department #5 Lake Wabaunsee 
Location. 

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 </figure>Connie L. Kemp, 75 passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at a Topeka Hospital.Connie was born March 23, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas, the 
daughter of William and Ruth Prichard Eichman.&nbsp; She was raised in 
Wakefield, Wamego, and Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 
1965.Connie worked for Southwestern Bell in Topeka for many years.&nbsp; 
After retiring she was a day care provider for many years. She owned and
 operated North Shore Restaurant at Lake Wabaunsee and was a Dollar 
General manager for several years.&nbsp; Connie worked at the Eskridge Market
 and most recently was a transportation specialist for USD #330.&nbsp; Connie
 was active in the Eskridge community.&nbsp; She served on the city council, 
PTA and was a member of the Eskridge Chamber.&nbsp; She served on the 
Eskridge Labor Day Rodeo Committee for 15 years. She enjoyed baking and 
was well known for her baked goods.&nbsp;On April 29, 1983, she and Richard Kemp were united in marriage 
in Alma.&nbsp; Richard preceded her in death on April 11, 2011.&nbsp; Connie was 
also preceded in death by her father in 1979, and a sister Pat Martin in
 1981.Survivors include her children, Quinton (Kara) Kemp, Derby, and 
Corey (Kyle) Maddox, Eskridge; her mother, Ruth Eichman, Taunton, MA; a 
sister Karen Sylvia, Buzzard Bay, MA; four grandchildren, McKenna, 
Addison, and Gunner Maddox, and Kate Kemp.Visitation will be from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 22,
 2023, at the Wabaunsee County Fire Department #5 Lake Wabaunsee 
Location. Memorial contributions may be given to the Eskridge Park Fund 
and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 
66536.&nbsp; To leave online condolences, go to <a href="http://www.piper">www.piper</a>funeralhome.com.

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