Stephen "Steve" R. Kane, 67, of Junction City, passed away on March 21, 
2023, after a long journey with Lewy Body Dementia. 

Visitation will be 
held Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Johnson 
Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, 
March 31, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Doug Hamilton 
officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow service
 at St. Mary's Cemetery. As Steve was an avid K-State Wildcat fan, 
family would like to encourage those in attendance for any of the 
services to wear their casual K-State and purple attire. Memorial 
contributions can be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Steve
 was born on October 26, 1955, the son of Harold and Mabel (Hood) Kane. 
He was a 1973 graduate of Junction City High School and a lifelong 
resident of Junction City. While cruising Sixth Street in 1975, he met 
the love of his life, Rosie Lauri. On August 4, 1978, Steve and Rosie 
married and from that union, came their two daughters, Amy and Stefanie.
 As a Kansas State University Alumnus, Steve was the epitome of
 a true Wildcat fan and he never turned down the opportunity to cheer on
 the 'Cats; he also loved the Chiefs and Royals. Though known as a 
soft-spoken man, Steve proudly and loudly cheered during games be it in 
person or on TV. Steve devoted much of his free time to 
coaching his girls’ sports teams and volunteering at St. Xavier Catholic
 School sporting events such as the football chain gang and score 
keeping. From 1983 until his retirement, Steve worked in Internal 
Review and Audit Compliance on Ft. Riley. At the time of his retirement,
 he was serving as the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Director. Steve
 was a devoted and loyal husband and father. He loved his girls so much 
that he even danced in recitals and competed in pageants as the Tin Man.
 He was skilled at and enjoyed woodworking, creating many pieces for 
friends and family. Steve was looking forward to his retirement
 years and loved being Pop Pop to his four grandchildren. He enjoyed 
watching his grandkids’ games and recitals. His grandchildren were the 
light of life for the last fourteen years. His retirement years and time
 as Pop Pop was cut short due to his Lewy Body Dementia. As a 
man of few words, Steve had a quiet but strong presence; he had a way of
 making you feel supported without feeling judged. He used his words 
wisely and only when needed, whether for advice or to crack a joke. 
Family always came first and that was evident in the way he cared for 
both immediate and extended family. He always showed up to lend a 
helping hand or to just be present. Kids loved him for the way he 
acknowledged and interacted with them, and he could always be counted on
 to do his Donald Duck impression. Steve is survived by his 
wife, Rosemary; his two Daughters, Amy (Matt) Bailey of Topeka, Kansas, 
and Stefanie (Andrew) Darrow of Junction City, Kansas; brother, Gene 
(Miki) Kane of Gilbert, Arizona; three sisters, Pat Hartung of Wamego, 
Kansas, Sharon Booker of Park City, Kansas, and Kristin (Marshall) Rhyne
 of Junction City, Kansas; two granddaughters, Emma Bailey and Kinsley 
Darrow; two grandsons, Blake Bailey and Bentley Darrow; many nieces, 
nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Melvin Kane.

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 </figure>Stephen "Steve" R. Kane, 67, of Junction City, passed away on March 21, 
2023, after a long journey with Lewy Body Dementia. Visitation will be 
held Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Johnson 
Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, 
March 31, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Doug Hamilton 
officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow service
 at St. Mary's Cemetery. As Steve was an avid K-State Wildcat fan, 
family would like to encourage those in attendance for any of the 
services to wear their casual K-State and purple attire. Memorial 
contributions can be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Steve
 was born on October 26, 1955, the son of Harold and Mabel (Hood) Kane. 
He was a 1973 graduate of Junction City High School and a lifelong 
resident of Junction City. While cruising Sixth Street in 1975, he met 
the love of his life, Rosie Lauri. On August 4, 1978, Steve and Rosie 
married and from that union, came their two daughters, Amy and Stefanie.
 As a Kansas State University Alumnus, Steve was the epitome of
 a true Wildcat fan and he never turned down the opportunity to cheer on
 the 'Cats; he also loved the Chiefs and Royals. Though known as a 
soft-spoken man, Steve proudly and loudly cheered during games be it in 
person or on TV. Steve devoted much of his free time to 
coaching his girls’ sports teams and volunteering at St. Xavier Catholic
 School sporting events such as the football chain gang and score 
keeping. From 1983 until his retirement, Steve worked in Internal 
Review and Audit Compliance on Ft. Riley. At the time of his retirement,
 he was serving as the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Director. Steve
 was a devoted and loyal husband and father. He loved his girls so much 
that he even danced in recitals and competed in pageants as the Tin Man.
 He was skilled at and enjoyed woodworking, creating many pieces for 
friends and family. Steve was looking forward to his retirement
 years and loved being Pop Pop to his four grandchildren. He enjoyed 
watching his grandkids’ games and recitals. His grandchildren were the 
light of life for the last fourteen years. His retirement years and time
 as Pop Pop was cut short due to his Lewy Body Dementia. As a 
man of few words, Steve had a quiet but strong presence; he had a way of
 making you feel supported without feeling judged. He used his words 
wisely and only when needed, whether for advice or to crack a joke. 
Family always came first and that was evident in the way he cared for 
both immediate and extended family. He always showed up to lend a 
helping hand or to just be present. Kids loved him for the way he 
acknowledged and interacted with them, and he could always be counted on
 to do his Donald Duck impression. Steve is survived by his 
wife, Rosemary; his two Daughters, Amy (Matt) Bailey of Topeka, Kansas, 
and Stefanie (Andrew) Darrow of Junction City, Kansas; brother, Gene 
(Miki) Kane of Gilbert, Arizona; three sisters, Pat Hartung of Wamego, 
Kansas, Sharon Booker of Park City, Kansas, and Kristin (Marshall) Rhyne
 of Junction City, Kansas; two granddaughters, Emma Bailey and Kinsley 
Darrow; two grandsons, Blake Bailey and Bentley Darrow; many nieces, 
nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Melvin Kane.

Stephen 'Steve' R. Kane

Andrea Caron Kempf passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, after a 
long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her husband 
of thirty years, Evan Luskin, two children, Robin Kempf (Peter Haxton) 
and Lucas Kempf (Purvee), and four grandchildren, Alison, Meerabela, 
Nick, and Hersh. A war baby, Andrea was born in San Francisco, CA, to 
Esther (Zelby) and Benjamin Caron. 

She was raised in Detroit, MI, 
attending Cass Tech, before moving with her parents and brother, Sam, to
 Albuquerque, NM, where she completed her high school education. After 
graduating from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Arts, including a
 semester in Israel, she received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the 
Johns Hopkins University. She initially taught high school in 
Cleveland, OH, and in Manhattan, NY, but soon took her first job in a 
library at Columbia University. Later, Andrea moved to Cambridge, MA, 
with her first husband, had her two awesome kids, and got her Master of 
Library Science from Simmons College. This launched her rich career as a
 librarian. She worked at the Albuquerque Public Library, in the VISTA 
program, then at the University of Northern Colorado, and finally at the
 Johnson County Community College. Andrea was very involved in
 the Jewish community, and she loved to cook, but she will be remembered
 most as an avid reader and book reviewer. She represented the JCCC 
Billington Library in China, Hawaii, the Netherlands, and Russia and 
wrote a book about romance novels. She also wrote reviews for the 
Library Journal and the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, among other 
publications, and won an award for Reviewer of the Year from Library 
Journal. She always had a book recommendation for everyone she met. 
Andrea met her second husband at a Jewish singles service at 
Congregation Kehillath Israel, and together they traveled around the 
world and enjoyed many opera performances. She will be dearly missed by 
many. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest donating to
 the Alzheimer’s Association, MAZON, Harvesters, or the Yiddish Book 
Center.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.louismemorialchapel.com/obituaries/Andrea-Kempf/#!/Obituary">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Andrea Caron Kempf passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, after a 
long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her husband 
of thirty years, Evan Luskin, two children, Robin Kempf (Peter Haxton) 
and Lucas Kempf (Purvee), and four grandchildren, Alison, Meerabela, 
Nick, and Hersh. A war baby, Andrea was born in San Francisco, CA, to 
Esther (Zelby) and Benjamin Caron. She was raised in Detroit, MI, 
attending Cass Tech, before moving with her parents and brother, Sam, to
 Albuquerque, NM, where she completed her high school education. After 
graduating from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Arts, including a
 semester in Israel, she received a Master of Arts in Teaching from the 
Johns Hopkins University. She initially taught high school in 
Cleveland, OH, and in Manhattan, NY, but soon took her first job in a 
library at Columbia University. Later, Andrea moved to Cambridge, MA, 
with her first husband, had her two awesome kids, and got her Master of 
Library Science from Simmons College. This launched her rich career as a
 librarian. She worked at the Albuquerque Public Library, in the VISTA 
program, then at the University of Northern Colorado, and finally at the
 Johnson County Community College. Andrea was very involved in
 the Jewish community, and she loved to cook, but she will be remembered
 most as an avid reader and book reviewer. She represented the JCCC 
Billington Library in China, Hawaii, the Netherlands, and Russia and 
wrote a book about romance novels. She also wrote reviews for the 
Library Journal and the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, among other 
publications, and won an award for Reviewer of the Year from Library 
Journal. She always had a book recommendation for everyone she met. 
Andrea met her second husband at a Jewish singles service at 
Congregation Kehillath Israel, and together they traveled around the 
world and enjoyed many opera performances. She will be dearly missed by 
many. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest donating to
 the Alzheimer’s Association, MAZON, Harvesters, or the Yiddish Book 
Center.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.louismemorialchapel.com/obituaries/Andrea-Kempf/#!/Obituary">HERE</a> for service details.

Andrea C. Kempf

Alvin Ray King, 63, of Manhattan, died, Monday, March 20th, at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital.

Alvin
 was born in Manhattan, on July 3, 1959, the son of the late Alyce Joyce
 (Tidwell) and Loren Edward King. He was the husband of 43 years to 
Linda Sue (Nelson) King, who survives. They were married on July 21, 
1979, in Manhattan.  He was a 1977 graduate of Manhattan High School.  
Over the years, he was a truck driver for the companies like Folley 
Equipment of Manhattan, Manko Windows, Bayer Const., KDOT, Artex 
Manufacturing, and Kershaw Redi Mix.

Alvin is  survived
 by a daughter, Stacey M. (Kenneth) Scarbrough, of Topeka; a son,Michael
 A (Emily) King, of Shawnee; 3 grandchildren: Jaxon Scarbrough, Adley 
King, Aiden King; two sisters, Teri G. (Lewis) Cragg, of Wamego;  Linda 
S. King-Lake, of Manhattan.

The family will greet 
friends on Sunday, March 25, 2023, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.  A funeral 
service will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, March 26th, at Carlson's 
Irvin-Parkview  Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, KS. 

 The 
family requests donations to the Friends of Tuttle Creek and may be sent
 to the funeral home.  Graveside services will follow at the Valley View
 Memorial Gardens, Manhattan, KS.

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 </figure>Alvin Ray King, 63, of Manhattan, died, Monday, March 20th, at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital.Alvin
 was born in Manhattan, on July 3, 1959, the son of the late Alyce Joyce
 (Tidwell) and Loren Edward King. He was the husband of 43 years to 
Linda Sue (Nelson) King, who survives. They were married on July 21, 
1979, in Manhattan. He was a 1977 graduate of Manhattan High School. 
Over the years, he was a truck driver for the companies like Folley 
Equipment of Manhattan, Manko Windows, Bayer Const., KDOT, Artex 
Manufacturing, and Kershaw Redi Mix.Alvin is survived
 by a daughter, Stacey M. (Kenneth) Scarbrough, of Topeka; a son,Michael
 A (Emily) King, of Shawnee; 3 grandchildren: Jaxon Scarbrough, Adley 
King, Aiden King; two sisters, Teri G. (Lewis) Cragg, of Wamego; Linda 
S. King-Lake, of Manhattan.The family will greet 
friends on Sunday, March 25, 2023, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. A funeral 
service will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, March 26th, at Carlson's 
Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, KS. The 
family requests donations to the Friends of Tuttle Creek and may be sent
 to the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at the Valley View
 Memorial Gardens, Manhattan, KS.

Alvin Ray King

A celebration of the life of Edward L. Seaton is scheduled for 11 
a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of 
Kansas State University. All are invited.

Mr. Seaton, the longtime publisher of the Manhattan Mercury, passed away on Dec. 26, 2022, at age 79.

There
 will be speakers and music. Memorial contributions in his name can be 
made to the YES! Fund, a charity he helped establish and run for 30 
years. It benefits after-school programs for kids in the Manhattan area.

Gifts
 and flowers can be sent in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral 
Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502, which is in charge of 
arrangements.&nbsp;

A celebration of the life of Edward L. Seaton is scheduled for 11 
a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at All Faiths Chapel on the campus of 
Kansas State University. All are invited.Mr. Seaton, the longtime publisher of the Manhattan Mercury, passed away on Dec. 26, 2022, at age 79.There
 will be speakers and music. Memorial contributions in his name can be 
made to the YES! Fund, a charity he helped establish and run for 30 
years. It benefits after-school programs for kids in the Manhattan area.Gifts
 and flowers can be sent in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral 
Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502, which is in charge of 
arrangements.&nbsp;

Edward Seaton

CSM (RET) George S. Bowman, 76, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on 
Monday, March 20, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. 

Cremation will take place. A graveside service with full military honors
 will take place at a later date at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

CSM (RET) George S. Bowman, 76, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on 
Monday, March 20, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. 
Cremation will take place. A graveside service with full military honors
 will take place at a later date at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

CSM (RET) George S. Bowman

Sharon Ann Cross, 75, was called home after a battle with cancer on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Sharon
 was born March 16, 1947, in Herington, Kansas, to Charles W. and Alice 
Mae (Diepenbrock) Dittman. She grew up in the Hope, Kansas, area and 
attended Hope schools. She graduated from Hope High School in 1965 and 
continued her education at Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina. On
 April 9, 1966, she married the love of her life, Clifford Jon Cross, at
 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek, rural Herington, Kansas. They 
have been enjoying life together for the last 56 years.

Sharon
 worked for Home Health through the State of Kansas for many years 
providing helpful and loving care for all her clients.  Sharon and CJ 
always put family first. They were at every activity and celebration for
 their children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed being a youth group 
leader, planting flowers, serving her church, and traveling the United 
States setting up book stands at conventions for Concordia Publishing 
House.

Survivors include her husband, Cliff “CJ” of the
 home; their children, Jennifer and Darren Tiers, of Clay Center, Tim 
and Jennifer Cross of Solomon, and Elesa and Justin Parsons, of El 
Dorado. Also survived by her grandchildren, Chelsea Deges (Ian), Shelby 
Turner (Trenton), Morgan Talbert, Brody Bryant, Jacob Tiers, Kylie 
Bryant, Lauren Wilson (Kevin), Shaelynn Cross (Fiancé, Dawson), Allison 
Cross, Jake Tole, Mallory Parsons, Cody Tole, Macy Parsons, and Graydon 
Parsons; great grandchildren, Ava Talbert, Taylynne Turner, Koy Byrd and
 Baby Wilson, due in May. Other survivors include her brother, Duane 
Dittman (Brenda) of Lincolnville; sister, Janice Fenske (John) of Park 
City;  sister, Charlotte Schultz (Jim) of Hope; sister-in-law, Diana 
Dittman, of Hope; uncle, Dale Diepenbrock (Marlyn) of Herington; aunt, 
Emmy Diepenbrock of Herington; along with many nieces and nephews.

Sharon
 was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alice Mae Dittman; 
sister, Carolyn Dittman; brother, Gerald Dittman; and uncle, Roy 
Diepenbrock.

The family will receive friends for 
visitation on Thursday, March 16, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Trinity 
Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17, at 
11:00 am at the church.

Burial will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Herington, Kansas at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lutheran Hour or LWML, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sharon Ann Cross, 75, was called home after a battle with cancer on Sunday, March 12, 2023.Sharon
 was born March 16, 1947, in Herington, Kansas, to Charles W. and Alice 
Mae (Diepenbrock) Dittman. She grew up in the Hope, Kansas, area and 
attended Hope schools. She graduated from Hope High School in 1965 and 
continued her education at Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina. On
 April 9, 1966, she married the love of her life, Clifford Jon Cross, at
 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek, rural Herington, Kansas. They 
have been enjoying life together for the last 56 years.Sharon
 worked for Home Health through the State of Kansas for many years 
providing helpful and loving care for all her clients. Sharon and CJ 
always put family first. They were at every activity and celebration for
 their children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed being a youth group 
leader, planting flowers, serving her church, and traveling the United 
States setting up book stands at conventions for Concordia Publishing 
House.Survivors include her husband, Cliff “CJ” of the
 home; their children, Jennifer and Darren Tiers, of Clay Center, Tim 
and Jennifer Cross of Solomon, and Elesa and Justin Parsons, of El 
Dorado. Also survived by her grandchildren, Chelsea Deges (Ian), Shelby 
Turner (Trenton), Morgan Talbert, Brody Bryant, Jacob Tiers, Kylie 
Bryant, Lauren Wilson (Kevin), Shaelynn Cross (Fiancé, Dawson), Allison 
Cross, Jake Tole, Mallory Parsons, Cody Tole, Macy Parsons, and Graydon 
Parsons; great grandchildren, Ava Talbert, Taylynne Turner, Koy Byrd and
 Baby Wilson, due in May. Other survivors include her brother, Duane 
Dittman (Brenda) of Lincolnville; sister, Janice Fenske (John) of Park 
City; sister, Charlotte Schultz (Jim) of Hope; sister-in-law, Diana 
Dittman, of Hope; uncle, Dale Diepenbrock (Marlyn) of Herington; aunt, 
Emmy Diepenbrock of Herington; along with many nieces and nephews.Sharon
 was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alice Mae Dittman; 
sister, Carolyn Dittman; brother, Gerald Dittman; and uncle, Roy 
Diepenbrock.The family will receive friends for 
visitation on Thursday, March 16, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Trinity 
Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17, at 
11:00 am at the church.Burial will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Herington, Kansas at 2:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lutheran Hour or LWML, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Sharon Ann Cross

Vernon
 D. Holloway was born in rural McPherson County to parents, Carl S. and 
Anna F. (Stucky) Holloway in August of 1934; the youngest brother in the
 family with one younger sister.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm, five 
miles south of McPherson; active in 4H and FFA.&nbsp; When he graduated from 
McPherson High School in 1951, at the age of 16, he continued working 
the family farm when his parents moved into town.&nbsp; He raised hogs and 
dairy cows, wheat, corn, milo and alfalfa.

He
 met Peggy Vigus through church youth group and married her in the 
McPherson Christian Church in June of 1956.&nbsp; They added three children 
to their young family:&nbsp; Heidi Ann in 1957, Carla Sharon in 1960 and Roy 
Derrin in 1964.&nbsp; Vernon continued farming and selling Watkins farm feed 
and mineral products.

The
 family moved off the farm in 1972, when Vernon went to work for the 
city Parks Department.&nbsp; They remained active in the Christian Church as 
youth leaders, elders and board members; as well as developed a lay 
ministry in bible studies and Christian counseling.&nbsp; They travelled 
throughout the Midwest participating in Lay Witness Missions targeted at
 local church renewal.

In
 summer of 1978, Vernon and Peggy were led to attend Rhema Bible College
 in Broken Arrow, OK and pursue full-time ministry.&nbsp; Following ministry 
school, they returned to McPherson and started Word of Faith Fellowship 
church, where they pastored for 25 years.&nbsp; During that tenure, they 
devoted themselves to teaching, church planting and missions, travelling
 to China, India, Thailand, Mexico, Alaska and several Native American 
reservation communities.

Peggy,
 Vernon’s wife of 56 years, died in 2013.&nbsp; He remarried Yvonne Daugherty
 of Bella Vista, AR (2013 – 2019), and later married Carol Friend in 
January 2020.&nbsp; Carol and Vernon made their home in McPherson until his 
death.&nbsp; He passed peacefully at McPherson Hospital on Monday, March 20, 
following complications from a stroke suffered Thursday evening.

Vernon
 was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Anna (Stucky) Holloway; 
his siblings, Sherman Holloway of McPherson, KS, Herman Holloway of 
Roxbury, KS, Carl Holloway, Jr. of McPherson, KS, Bobby Lawrence 
Holloway of Chapman, KS, and Marieta Poston of Hillsboro, TX; his wife, 
Peggy; his daughter, Carla (Rowse) of Wichita KS; and grandsons, Michael
 Rowse at infancy and Adam Jantz of McPherson, KS.

He
 is survived by his wife Carol of the home; his daughter, Heidi Holloway
 Jantz (Steve) of McPherson, KS; his son, Derrin Holloway (Kayla) of 
Overland Park, KS; son-in-law, Kevin Rowse of Wichita, KS; 
grandchildren, Levi Jantz of McPherson, KS, Josh Jantz of Sterling 
Heights, MI, Melissa Rowse Alderman of Orlando, FL, Rachael Holloway of 
Loch Lloyd, MO, Jared Holloway of Kansas City, MO, Madison Holloway of 
Lawrence, KS, and Sadie Holloway of Lawrence, KS; numerous 
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, March 27, 
2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 
at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 28, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
private graveside service will be held at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial
 donations may be given to the James Jacob Ministries in care of 
Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp; 

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 </figure>Vernon
 D. Holloway was born in rural McPherson County to parents, Carl S. and 
Anna F. (Stucky) Holloway in August of 1934; the youngest brother in the
 family with one younger sister.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm, five 
miles south of McPherson; active in 4H and FFA.&nbsp; When he graduated from 
McPherson High School in 1951, at the age of 16, he continued working 
the family farm when his parents moved into town.&nbsp; He raised hogs and 
dairy cows, wheat, corn, milo and alfalfa.He
 met Peggy Vigus through church youth group and married her in the 
McPherson Christian Church in June of 1956.&nbsp; They added three children 
to their young family:&nbsp; Heidi Ann in 1957, Carla Sharon in 1960 and Roy 
Derrin in 1964.&nbsp; Vernon continued farming and selling Watkins farm feed 
and mineral products.The
 family moved off the farm in 1972, when Vernon went to work for the 
city Parks Department.&nbsp; They remained active in the Christian Church as 
youth leaders, elders and board members; as well as developed a lay 
ministry in bible studies and Christian counseling.&nbsp; They travelled 
throughout the Midwest participating in Lay Witness Missions targeted at
 local church renewal.In
 summer of 1978, Vernon and Peggy were led to attend Rhema Bible College
 in Broken Arrow, OK and pursue full-time ministry.&nbsp; Following ministry 
school, they returned to McPherson and started Word of Faith Fellowship 
church, where they pastored for 25 years.&nbsp; During that tenure, they 
devoted themselves to teaching, church planting and missions, travelling
 to China, India, Thailand, Mexico, Alaska and several Native American 
reservation communities.Peggy,
 Vernon’s wife of 56 years, died in 2013.&nbsp; He remarried Yvonne Daugherty
 of Bella Vista, AR (2013 – 2019), and later married Carol Friend in 
January 2020.&nbsp; Carol and Vernon made their home in McPherson until his 
death.&nbsp; He passed peacefully at McPherson Hospital on Monday, March 20, 
following complications from a stroke suffered Thursday evening.Vernon
 was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Anna (Stucky) Holloway; 
his siblings, Sherman Holloway of McPherson, KS, Herman Holloway of 
Roxbury, KS, Carl Holloway, Jr. of McPherson, KS, Bobby Lawrence 
Holloway of Chapman, KS, and Marieta Poston of Hillsboro, TX; his wife, 
Peggy; his daughter, Carla (Rowse) of Wichita KS; and grandsons, Michael
 Rowse at infancy and Adam Jantz of McPherson, KS.He
 is survived by his wife Carol of the home; his daughter, Heidi Holloway
 Jantz (Steve) of McPherson, KS; his son, Derrin Holloway (Kayla) of 
Overland Park, KS; son-in-law, Kevin Rowse of Wichita, KS; 
grandchildren, Levi Jantz of McPherson, KS, Josh Jantz of Sterling 
Heights, MI, Melissa Rowse Alderman of Orlando, FL, Rachael Holloway of 
Loch Lloyd, MO, Jared Holloway of Kansas City, MO, Madison Holloway of 
Lawrence, KS, and Sadie Holloway of Lawrence, KS; numerous 
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, March 27, 
2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 
at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 28, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
private graveside service will be held at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial
 donations may be given to the James Jacob Ministries in care of 
Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

Vernon D. Holloway

Ronald Dean Gronewaller, age 78 of Cawker City, KS, passed away on Feb 19, 2023.

He was born on January 11, 1945, in Cawker City, the son of Joseph 
Henry and Maxine Ellen (Behymer) Gronewaller. Following high school, he 
served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He was married for a short time to Diane Baird, and they had two daughters, Angela and Jennifer.

On March 7, 1984, Ron married Diannia (Dee) Louise Neal and these two
 shared their life experiences together for nearly 39 years. They 
resided for 20 years in McPherson where he became a life member of the 
VFW, before moving back to Cawker City in 2019.

Ron enjoyed helping people as a bus driver, truck driver, 
construction worker and in military service. He loved racing, rodeo, a 
good diner, and making people, especially children, laugh. Ron will be 
long remembered for his great storytelling and a memorable life filled 
with anecdotes and mischievous tales. He loved watching sunsets with his
 wife Dee and sent her a special sunset upon his passing.

Ron is survived by his two daughters, Angela Shellito and husband 
Wade of Beloit and Jennifer Hallack of Beloit; five grandchildren, Kylie
 Eitzmann, Jarret Eitzmann, Luke Eitzmann, Caitlyn Hallack and Bailey 
Shellito; one brother, Robert Gronewaller and wife Sheila of Omaha, NE; 
his wife Dee of Cawker City; three stepsons, Justin Bailey and wife 
Jolene of Pennsylvania, Troy Bailey and wife Kim of Manhattan, and 
Travis Bailey and wife Lori of Pennsylvania; ten wonderful 
step-grandchildren and fourteen great-step-grandchildren.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard 
Gronewaller and Roger Gronewaller; one sister, Marjorie Louise Brummer, 
and one great step-grandchild Bailey Jean Coggins.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on March 25, 2023 at 
the Cawker City United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 608 Lake Drive,
 Cawker City, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for the Ronald Gronewaller 
Memorial Fund to be established at a later date. Contributions may be 
left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.apfunerals.com/" target="_blank">www.apfunerals.com</a>.

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 </figure>Ronald Dean Gronewaller, age 78 of Cawker City, KS, passed away on Feb 19, 2023.He was born on January 11, 1945, in Cawker City, the son of Joseph 
Henry and Maxine Ellen (Behymer) Gronewaller. Following high school, he 
served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.He was married for a short time to Diane Baird, and they had two daughters, Angela and Jennifer.On March 7, 1984, Ron married Diannia (Dee) Louise Neal and these two
 shared their life experiences together for nearly 39 years. They 
resided for 20 years in McPherson where he became a life member of the 
VFW, before moving back to Cawker City in 2019.Ron enjoyed helping people as a bus driver, truck driver, 
construction worker and in military service. He loved racing, rodeo, a 
good diner, and making people, especially children, laugh. Ron will be 
long remembered for his great storytelling and a memorable life filled 
with anecdotes and mischievous tales. He loved watching sunsets with his
 wife Dee and sent her a special sunset upon his passing.Ron is survived by his two daughters, Angela Shellito and husband 
Wade of Beloit and Jennifer Hallack of Beloit; five grandchildren, Kylie
 Eitzmann, Jarret Eitzmann, Luke Eitzmann, Caitlyn Hallack and Bailey 
Shellito; one brother, Robert Gronewaller and wife Sheila of Omaha, NE; 
his wife Dee of Cawker City; three stepsons, Justin Bailey and wife 
Jolene of Pennsylvania, Troy Bailey and wife Kim of Manhattan, and 
Travis Bailey and wife Lori of Pennsylvania; ten wonderful 
step-grandchildren and fourteen great-step-grandchildren.Ron was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard 
Gronewaller and Roger Gronewaller; one sister, Marjorie Louise Brummer, 
and one great step-grandchild Bailey Jean Coggins.A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on March 25, 2023 at 
the Cawker City United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 608 Lake Drive,
 Cawker City, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for the Ronald Gronewaller 
Memorial Fund to be established at a later date. Contributions may be 
left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.Condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.apfunerals.com/" target="_blank">www.apfunerals.com</a>.

Ronald Dean Gronewaller

Robert Duane Pedula, 82, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Leavenworth 
for 30+ yrs, passed away, Sunday, March 19th, at Stormont-Vail Medical 
Center, Topeka.

Bob was born in Sheridan, WY on 
November 13, 1940, the son of the late Rose Marie (Raco) and Dominic 
Pedula. He was united in marriage to Ruth Pedula He was a retired 
Vocational Rehab Specialist for the  VA Hospital, but, prior to his work
 with the VA he was a high school shop teacher in Sheridan, WY.  Bob 
served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam era serving in Iceland.

Robert
 is  survived by his wife Ruth of the home; a daughter, Kristen Rachel 
(Kevin) Caldwell, of Manhattan;  a sister, Joan (Al) Smith, of Buffalo 
WY. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother (Frank Pedula) 
and sister (Linda Pedula).

A "Service of Remembrance" 
will be at 9:30 AM on Thursday, March 23rd, at St. Luke's Episcopal 
Church in Wamego, with Casey Rohleder officiating.

In 
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's 
choice and may be left in the care of Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral 
Home &amp; Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas 66502

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 </figure>Robert Duane Pedula, 82, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Leavenworth 
for 30+ yrs, passed away, Sunday, March 19th, at Stormont-Vail Medical 
Center, Topeka.Bob was born in Sheridan, WY on 
November 13, 1940, the son of the late Rose Marie (Raco) and Dominic 
Pedula. He was united in marriage to Ruth Pedula He was a retired 
Vocational Rehab Specialist for the VA Hospital, but, prior to his work
 with the VA he was a high school shop teacher in Sheridan, WY. Bob 
served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam era serving in Iceland.Robert
 is survived by his wife Ruth of the home; a daughter, Kristen Rachel 
(Kevin) Caldwell, of Manhattan; a sister, Joan (Al) Smith, of Buffalo 
WY. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother (Frank Pedula) 
and sister (Linda Pedula).A "Service of Remembrance" 
will be at 9:30 AM on Thursday, March 23rd, at St. Luke's Episcopal 
Church in Wamego, with Casey Rohleder officiating.In 
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's 
choice and may be left in the care of Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral 
Home &amp; Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas 66502

Robert Duane Pedula

Visitation will be 
held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Johnson Funeral
 Chapel.  Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 31, 
2023 at Johnson Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Doug Hamilton officiating. 
Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow at St. Mary's 
Cemetery. 

As Steve was an avid K-State Wildcat fan, the family 
encourages those in attendance for any of the services to wear their 
casual K-State and purple attire. Memorial contributions can be made to
 St. Xavier Catholic School. Stephen is survived by his wife, 
Rosemary, his two Daughters, Amy (Matt) Bailey of Topeka, KS, Stefanie 
(Andrew) Darrow of Junction City, KS; Brother, Gene (Miki) Kane of 
Gilbert, AZ; Three Sisters, Pat Hartung of Wamego, KS, Sharon Booker of 
Park City, KS, Kristin (Marshall) Rhyne of Junction City, KS; Two 
Granddaughters, Emma Bailey, Kinsley Darrow; Two Grandsons, Blake 
Bailey, Bentley Darrow; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and 
great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Melvin Kane.

Stephen "Steve" R. Kane, 67, of Junction City, passed away on March 21, 
2023, after a long journey with Lewy Body Dementia. Visitation will be 
held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Johnson Funeral
 Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 31, 
2023 at Johnson Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Doug Hamilton officiating. 
Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow at St. Mary's 
Cemetery. As Steve was an avid K-State Wildcat fan, the family 
encourages those in attendance for any of the services to wear their 
casual K-State and purple attire. Memorial contributions can be made to
 St. Xavier Catholic School. Stephen is survived by his wife, 
Rosemary, his two Daughters, Amy (Matt) Bailey of Topeka, KS, Stefanie 
(Andrew) Darrow of Junction City, KS; Brother, Gene (Miki) Kane of 
Gilbert, AZ; Three Sisters, Pat Hartung of Wamego, KS, Sharon Booker of 
Park City, KS, Kristin (Marshall) Rhyne of Junction City, KS; Two 
Granddaughters, Emma Bailey, Kinsley Darrow; Two Grandsons, Blake 
Bailey, Bentley Darrow; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and 
great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Melvin Kane.

Jane Frances (Zey) Veal passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, at the
 age of 82, at her home in Abilene, Kansas, surrounded by family. Jane 
was born on November 3, 1940, to Louis and Pearl (Garten) Zey. 

Jane and 
Stan Veal were married on April 19th, 1958, and would have celebrated 
their 65th anniversary this April. 

In childhood, Jane enjoyed all 
sports, barrel racing, horse showing, and square dancing – both on and 
off-horseback. Swimming and diving competitions and cooking were fun 
pastimes she also enjoyed. She was Water Safety Instructor certified and
 taught adult swimming lessons and diving at Abilene pools. Her love of 
horses, trap shooting and hunting with Stan were interests she passed 
down to children and grandchildren. 
Jane was co-owner of Veal Construction Co., Abilene Truss Distributers, 
and Jesse Jane’s Trading Company with her husband Stan. She earned her 
Master’s in Education from Kansas State University. She completed her 
Master of Science Reading Specialist and Psychology degrees as well as 
two years post-graduate studies. She taught school in Abilene, Solomon 
and Chapman School districts for over 30 years. Jane was a member of the
 American Federation of Teachers organization and named to Who’s Who 
Among America’s Teachers. 
She was a past member of Sand Springs Saddle Club of Abilene. She loved 
the Wild Bill Hickock Rodeo and Fair and was the Abilene Parade Flag 
Bearer on horseback several times. She also enjoyed collecting, 
appraising and selling antiques. Jane was a member of Saint Andrew’s 
Altar Society at Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church. Her faith was a very 
important facet of her life. She often prayed the rosary in the car or 
while traveling, which was frequent as she loved to travel with Stan 
visiting places such as Ireland, Mexico, France, Italy, Tahiti and the 
Cook Islands. She also loved traveling to watch her children and 
grandchildren’s sporting events which included swimming, basketball, 
football, tennis, baseball, power lifting, track and horse showing. 
Anyone who spoke to Jane heard about all of her children’s and 
grandchildren’s achievements. 
In addition to horses and antiques, art was a big interest. She loved 
drawing, painting watercolors, and sculpture. She was a lifelong teacher
 and learner; researching antiques and furthering her education in 
graduate school were important pastimes to Jane. She passed along her 
love of reading, art, horses and dogs to her children and grandchildren.
 In her own words, she believed her “crowning achievements” were her 
three children, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 
She is survived by her husband Stan Ralph Veal, sisters Irene Glennon 
and Linda Zey, and children Blain Christopher Veal and wife Laurie, 
Stacia Ann (Veal) Nelson and husband Doug, Molly Michelle Irene (Veal) 
Veach and husband John, and grandchildren Taelor (Veal) Herrman and 
husband Shawn, Bridgette (Veal) Wuthnow and husband Nathan, Anna Nelson 
and husband Steve, Abigail (Nelson) Burns and husband Kevin, Addison 
Nelson and husband Collin, Sarah Veach, Benjamin Veach, her seven great 
grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and other beloved relatives. 
Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all her students. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at
 St. Andrew’s Catholic Church followed by a lunch. Parish Rosary will 
be recited at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday morning before Mass.

 The family 
suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County, St. 
Andrew’s Catholic Church or to St. Andrew’s Catholic School.  Memorials 
may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, 
Abilene, Kansas 67410.  Online condolences may be sent to 
www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jane Frances (Zey) Veal passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, at the
 age of 82, at her home in Abilene, Kansas, surrounded by family. Jane 
was born on November 3, 1940, to Louis and Pearl (Garten) Zey. Jane and 
Stan Veal were married on April 19th, 1958, and would have celebrated 
their 65th anniversary this April. In childhood, Jane enjoyed all 
sports, barrel racing, horse showing, and square dancing – both on and 
off-horseback. Swimming and diving competitions and cooking were fun 
pastimes she also enjoyed. She was Water Safety Instructor certified and
 taught adult swimming lessons and diving at Abilene pools. Her love of 
horses, trap shooting and hunting with Stan were interests she passed 
down to children and grandchildren. 
Jane was co-owner of Veal Construction Co., Abilene Truss Distributers, 
and Jesse Jane’s Trading Company with her husband Stan. She earned her 
Master’s in Education from Kansas State University. She completed her 
Master of Science Reading Specialist and Psychology degrees as well as 
two years post-graduate studies. She taught school in Abilene, Solomon 
and Chapman School districts for over 30 years. Jane was a member of the
 American Federation of Teachers organization and named to Who’s Who 
Among America’s Teachers. 
She was a past member of Sand Springs Saddle Club of Abilene. She loved 
the Wild Bill Hickock Rodeo and Fair and was the Abilene Parade Flag 
Bearer on horseback several times. She also enjoyed collecting, 
appraising and selling antiques. Jane was a member of Saint Andrew’s 
Altar Society at Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church. Her faith was a very 
important facet of her life. She often prayed the rosary in the car or 
while traveling, which was frequent as she loved to travel with Stan 
visiting places such as Ireland, Mexico, France, Italy, Tahiti and the 
Cook Islands. She also loved traveling to watch her children and 
grandchildren’s sporting events which included swimming, basketball, 
football, tennis, baseball, power lifting, track and horse showing. 
Anyone who spoke to Jane heard about all of her children’s and 
grandchildren’s achievements. 
In addition to horses and antiques, art was a big interest. She loved 
drawing, painting watercolors, and sculpture. She was a lifelong teacher
 and learner; researching antiques and furthering her education in 
graduate school were important pastimes to Jane. She passed along her 
love of reading, art, horses and dogs to her children and grandchildren.
 In her own words, she believed her “crowning achievements” were her 
three children, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 
She is survived by her husband Stan Ralph Veal, sisters Irene Glennon 
and Linda Zey, and children Blain Christopher Veal and wife Laurie, 
Stacia Ann (Veal) Nelson and husband Doug, Molly Michelle Irene (Veal) 
Veach and husband John, and grandchildren Taelor (Veal) Herrman and 
husband Shawn, Bridgette (Veal) Wuthnow and husband Nathan, Anna Nelson 
and husband Steve, Abigail (Nelson) Burns and husband Kevin, Addison 
Nelson and husband Collin, Sarah Veach, Benjamin Veach, her seven great 
grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and other beloved relatives. 
Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all her students. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 25, 2023, at
 St. Andrew’s Catholic Church followed by a lunch. Parish Rosary will 
be recited at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday morning before Mass. The family 
suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County, St. 
Andrew’s Catholic Church or to St. Andrew’s Catholic School. Memorials 
may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, 
Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to 
www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jane F. Veal

Jean Leslie Bigbee Hill, age 76, of Manhattan, died March 19, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

She was born June 6, 1946, in Manhattan, the daughter of Howard L. and Virginia L. (Skinner) Bigbee.

Jean
 graduated from Manhattan High School in 1964, attended Kansas State 
University, and graduated from Patricia Stevens Finishing School in 
Wichita.

She and her parents operated Tuttle’s Antique 
Market in Manhattan from 1989 to 2001.  In 2001, she went to work as a 
real estate agent for ERA Real Estate and was the managing partner for 
many years prior to her retirement.

Jean was a life 
member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, was the 
co-founder of Second Helping at First Congregational in 2000, was the 
first female member of Sertoma in Kansas and also was the first female 
to serve as the District Chair for Sertoma, was a member of the 
Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance, and was a huge K-State 
sports fan.

Survivors include her mother Virginia 
Bigbee of Manhattan; her sister Judy Ahrens and her husband Jim of 
Manhattan; and a large extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Friday, March 31st, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

A
 Celebration of Jean’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 
1st, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Poyntz 
Avenue, Manhattan, with Reverend Caela Simmons Wood officiating.  
Private inurnment will be in Valley View Memorial Park Cemetery east of 
Manhattan.

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

In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the First
 Congregational Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Jean Leslie Bigbee Hill, age 76, of Manhattan, died March 19, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.She was born June 6, 1946, in Manhattan, the daughter of Howard L. and Virginia L. (Skinner) Bigbee.Jean
 graduated from Manhattan High School in 1964, attended Kansas State 
University, and graduated from Patricia Stevens Finishing School in 
Wichita.She and her parents operated Tuttle’s Antique 
Market in Manhattan from 1989 to 2001. In 2001, she went to work as a 
real estate agent for ERA Real Estate and was the managing partner for 
many years prior to her retirement.Jean was a life 
member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, was the 
co-founder of Second Helping at First Congregational in 2000, was the 
first female member of Sertoma in Kansas and also was the first female 
to serve as the District Chair for Sertoma, was a member of the 
Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance, and was a huge K-State 
sports fan.Survivors include her mother Virginia 
Bigbee of Manhattan; her sister Judy Ahrens and her husband Jim of 
Manhattan; and a large extended family and friends.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Friday, March 31st, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.A
 Celebration of Jean’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 
1st, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 700 Poyntz 
Avenue, Manhattan, with Reverend Caela Simmons Wood officiating. 
Private inurnment will be in Valley View Memorial Park Cemetery east of 
Manhattan.Online condolences may be left for the family clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the First
 Congregational Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Jean L. Bigbee Hill

Nina Marie Schoenfeld, 89, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. 
 Nina was born April 26, 1933, in Topeka, the daughter of Eugene and 
Meda Degarmo Stebbins. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. On May 
12, 1952, Nina and Fred R. Schoenfeld were united in marriage at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, enjoying 64 years together prior to his death 
July 8, 2016. Nina’s first job was at Bobo’s Drive-In. She was
 employed for 23 years at Hayden High School as their baker and was 
famous for her cinnamon rolls. She retired from Washburn Rural Schools 
five years later. Nina was always up for a game of bridge and 
was a member of several bridge clubs throughout her life. But she really
 just enjoyed any card game. She and Fred were involved in the Kansas 
Hunter Safety program as instructors and in the front office for the 
clinics. She was a master at crocheting and won a championship ribbon at
 the county fair for her work. She also enjoyed fishing, sewing, bingo 
and bowling. But more than anything, Nina loved her family and spending 
time with them. Survivors include her children, Karen 
Schiffelbein (John), Topeka, Kenda Miller (Duane), Topeka, Richard 
Schoenfeld (Mary), Wamego, and Georgina Engler (Bruce), Burlingame; 
eleven grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five 
great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Kay Stratton (Jack), 
Auburn KS. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Eugene 
Stebbins Jr. her sisters, Virginia Blossom, Nancy Baird and her twin 
sister, Lila Lee Shinn. Visitation will be Thursday, March 23,
 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish
 Road, Topeka KS 66614, where the rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24,
 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary 
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be 
made to the House at Midland Care or to St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Nina Marie Schoenfeld, 89, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. 
 Nina was born April 26, 1933, in Topeka, the daughter of Eugene and 
Meda Degarmo Stebbins. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. On May 
12, 1952, Nina and Fred R. Schoenfeld were united in marriage at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, enjoying 64 years together prior to his death 
July 8, 2016. Nina’s first job was at Bobo’s Drive-In. She was
 employed for 23 years at Hayden High School as their baker and was 
famous for her cinnamon rolls. She retired from Washburn Rural Schools 
five years later. Nina was always up for a game of bridge and 
was a member of several bridge clubs throughout her life. But she really
 just enjoyed any card game. She and Fred were involved in the Kansas 
Hunter Safety program as instructors and in the front office for the 
clinics. She was a master at crocheting and won a championship ribbon at
 the county fair for her work. She also enjoyed fishing, sewing, bingo 
and bowling. But more than anything, Nina loved her family and spending 
time with them. Survivors include her children, Karen 
Schiffelbein (John), Topeka, Kenda Miller (Duane), Topeka, Richard 
Schoenfeld (Mary), Wamego, and Georgina Engler (Bruce), Burlingame; 
eleven grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five 
great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Kay Stratton (Jack), 
Auburn KS. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Eugene 
Stebbins Jr. her sisters, Virginia Blossom, Nancy Baird and her twin 
sister, Lila Lee Shinn. Visitation will be Thursday, March 23,
 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish
 Road, Topeka KS 66614, where the rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24,
 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary 
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be 
made to the House at Midland Care or to St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

Nina Marie Schoenfeld

Mary Jo Griffith, age 94, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Mary
 Jo was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Leavenworth, KS and received
 her Bachelor of Science degree in home economics and education from 
Kansas State University, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi 
Sorority. Thereafter Mary Jo received her Master of Science degree in 
education from Iowa State University and her Doctorate degree in 
education from The Ohio State University.

Mary Jo began
 her teaching career at Marymount College in Salina, Kansas before 
becoming a beloved professor at her alma mater, Kansas State 
University’s College of Education, where she taught for 35 years.

She
 enjoyed traveling the world, was an avid Kansas State athletics 
supporter and could often be found around Manhattan playing Bridge with 
friends.

Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents Tom and Eleanor Griffith, and her sister Eleanor Stolzer (Bill).

She
 is survived by her sister Martha Dean (Dr. Richard), two nieces, Ellen 
Bolen (Dan) and Mary Kevin Giller (Tom); five nephews R. Thomas Dean 
(Dr. Gretchen), Matthew Dean (Katie), Evan Dean (Alison), Patrick Dean 
(Courtney) and Mark Dean (Kate) and many great nieces and nephews who 
will miss her dearly.

Private family funeral services 
will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Tonganoxie, KS, with Fr. 
Mark Goldasich officiating. Place of interment will be the Sacred Heart 
Catholic Cemetery in Tonganoxie, KS.

The family would 
like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by 
Meadowlark Hills retirement community in Manhattan, KS.

If
 desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Manhattan 
Catholic Schools or St. Thomas More Catholic Church.  Contributions may 
also be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 
Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Mary Jo Griffith, age 94, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.Mary
 Jo was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Leavenworth, KS and received
 her Bachelor of Science degree in home economics and education from 
Kansas State University, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi 
Sorority. Thereafter Mary Jo received her Master of Science degree in 
education from Iowa State University and her Doctorate degree in 
education from The Ohio State University.Mary Jo began
 her teaching career at Marymount College in Salina, Kansas before 
becoming a beloved professor at her alma mater, Kansas State 
University’s College of Education, where she taught for 35 years.She
 enjoyed traveling the world, was an avid Kansas State athletics 
supporter and could often be found around Manhattan playing Bridge with 
friends.Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents Tom and Eleanor Griffith, and her sister Eleanor Stolzer (Bill).She
 is survived by her sister Martha Dean (Dr. Richard), two nieces, Ellen 
Bolen (Dan) and Mary Kevin Giller (Tom); five nephews R. Thomas Dean 
(Dr. Gretchen), Matthew Dean (Katie), Evan Dean (Alison), Patrick Dean 
(Courtney) and Mark Dean (Kate) and many great nieces and nephews who 
will miss her dearly.Private family funeral services 
will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Tonganoxie, KS, with Fr. 
Mark Goldasich officiating. Place of interment will be the Sacred Heart 
Catholic Cemetery in Tonganoxie, KS.The family would 
like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by 
Meadowlark Hills retirement community in Manhattan, KS.If
 desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Manhattan 
Catholic Schools or St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Contributions may 
also be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 
Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Mary Jo Griffith

Sunday, November 3rd, 1940-Monday, March 20th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with Danner Funeral Home.

Sunday, November 3rd, 1940-Monday, March 20th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Danner Funeral Home.

Thursday, September 12th, 1935-Sunday, March 19th, 2023

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 </figure>Thursday, September 12th, 1935-Sunday, March 19th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Danner Funeral Home.

Wesley W.  Watson

Marilyn Jean (Brandon) Twining, daughter of Francis and Alma (Elder) Brandon, was born October 19, 1939, in rural Forty Four (now known as Hatter’s Corner), Arkansas. She grew up in various north-central Kansas farming communities. Having accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior in 1956 she was baptized at West Side Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Highland Park high School, Topeka, Kansas in 1957. On June 1, 1958, she was united in marriage with Gail L. Twining at West Side Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas. To this marriage were born a son, Trenton, and two daughters, Denise and Leslie.

In 1961, she moved with her husband to Manhattan, Kansas, where she became private secretary to the Dean of Intramural Sports and Head Coach of the Crew Rowing Team at Kansas State University. When her husband answered the call to the Pastoral Ministry in 1970, she moved with him and their three children to Washington, Kansas, where she became Deputy Registrar of Deeds for Washington County, Kansas. When she moved again with her family to Lansing, Kansas in 1975, she became Executive Secretary to the Vice President for Development at Saint Mary’s College, Leavenworth, Kansas. At the same time, she was busily acting as proofreader, typist and chief encourager for her husband, Gail, while he was earning a college degree and a seminary degree.

After moving a fourth time with her family in 1977 to Tekamah, Nebraska, she became Bookkeeper and unofficial “Assistant Administrator” at Tekamah Nursing Home (now known as Tekamah Arbor Care Center). It was in Tekamah where all three of her children married and left home. It was also here she became a member of Tekamah Chapter Number 131, Order of the Eastern Star.

From Tekamah, she moved with her husband to Huron, South Dakota. Here, she took a course preparing her to be licensed as a Real Estate Agent, working for Ace Realty. A sixth move brought her to rural Benton, Kansas - a few miles northeast of Wichita, Kansas. It was back to school again, this time preparing to be certified as Dietary Manager for Wheat State Manor Nursing Home, Whitewater Kansas.

Upon retiring in 2001, she moved one more time with her husband, back to the place they had considered to be home for many a year, Tekamah. Here, she worked for three years as Proofreader for the Burt County Plaindealer and the Midwest Messenger.

She went on to be with the Lord March 17, 2023, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Berkley and Glenn Brandon, a sister, Wanda Cozine and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Brandon and Marlene Brandon. She Leaves behind to mourn her passing and to look forward to the reunion that is to come, husband, Gail; son Trenton and his wife, Barb; Daughters, Denise Hunter and her husband, Dave and Leslie Petersen and her husband, Ray; eight grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Especially to be noted among the latter are the staff at Tekamah Arbor Care Center, who cared for her so well in her illness of nine long years.

Click <a href="https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/27521991/marilyn-j-twining">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Marilyn Jean (Brandon) Twining, daughter of Francis and Alma (Elder) Brandon, was born October 19, 1939, in rural Forty Four (now known as Hatter’s Corner), Arkansas. She grew up in various north-central Kansas farming communities. Having accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior in 1956 she was baptized at West Side Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Highland Park high School, Topeka, Kansas in 1957. On June 1, 1958, she was united in marriage with Gail L. Twining at West Side Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas. To this marriage were born a son, Trenton, and two daughters, Denise and Leslie.In 1961, she moved with her husband to Manhattan, Kansas, where she became private secretary to the Dean of Intramural Sports and Head Coach of the Crew Rowing Team at Kansas State University. When her husband answered the call to the Pastoral Ministry in 1970, she moved with him and their three children to Washington, Kansas, where she became Deputy Registrar of Deeds for Washington County, Kansas. When she moved again with her family to Lansing, Kansas in 1975, she became Executive Secretary to the Vice President for Development at Saint Mary’s College, Leavenworth, Kansas. At the same time, she was busily acting as proofreader, typist and chief encourager for her husband, Gail, while he was earning a college degree and a seminary degree.After moving a fourth time with her family in 1977 to Tekamah, Nebraska, she became Bookkeeper and unofficial “Assistant Administrator” at Tekamah Nursing Home (now known as Tekamah Arbor Care Center). It was in Tekamah where all three of her children married and left home. It was also here she became a member of Tekamah Chapter Number 131, Order of the Eastern Star.From Tekamah, she moved with her husband to Huron, South Dakota. Here, she took a course preparing her to be licensed as a Real Estate Agent, working for Ace Realty. A sixth move brought her to rural Benton, Kansas - a few miles northeast of Wichita, Kansas. It was back to school again, this time preparing to be certified as Dietary Manager for Wheat State Manor Nursing Home, Whitewater Kansas.Upon retiring in 2001, she moved one more time with her husband, back to the place they had considered to be home for many a year, Tekamah. Here, she worked for three years as Proofreader for the Burt County Plaindealer and the Midwest Messenger.She went on to be with the Lord March 17, 2023, after a long illness.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Berkley and Glenn Brandon, a sister, Wanda Cozine and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Brandon and Marlene Brandon. She Leaves behind to mourn her passing and to look forward to the reunion that is to come, husband, Gail; son Trenton and his wife, Barb; Daughters, Denise Hunter and her husband, Dave and Leslie Petersen and her husband, Ray; eight grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Especially to be noted among the latter are the staff at Tekamah Arbor Care Center, who cared for her so well in her illness of nine long years.Click <a href="https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/27521991/marilyn-j-twining">HERE</a> for service details.

Marilyn J. Twining

Sharon “Sherry” (Minks) Kent, age 75 of Wakefield, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2023.

She was born to Hilbert Lawrence and L. Pauline (Allison) Minks on October 31, 1947, in Greensburg, Kansas.

Sherry had suffered many health issues throughout her entire life, 
but was never one to get down about it or complain too much.&nbsp; She was a 
true warrior until the very end.&nbsp; Sherry had been on dialysis for seven 
years and her body was wearing out.&nbsp; Even when making the decision to go
 into hospice, she said, “I just don’t want to let anyone down, 
especially my loving husband Wayne.”

Sherry and Wayne were united in marriage on October 4, 1975, in 
Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; They had one daughter, Heather.&nbsp; They lived on the 
family farm near Wakefield all their married life. She worked as a 
cosmetologist, at McCall’s Pattern Company, and then went on to become a
 nurse, working for Geary County Community Hospital until her health 
failed and she had to retire.

She was known by many as the “Angel Lady” as she loved to give out 
embroidered angels to all she met.&nbsp; She would pray over each and every 
angel as she was making them that the recipients would be blessed by 
God.&nbsp; Sherry belonged to many different prayer groups and became 
internet friends with many dear people.&nbsp; She enjoyed attending the 
Madura Congregational Church until Covid hit and then to protect her 
health, stayed home and faithfully watched the Greensburg Mennonite 
Church service every Sunday with her husband Wayne.

Sherry was a proud third generation 4-Her and always enjoyed teaching
 others woodcarving and other 4-H projects.&nbsp; She enjoyed showing 
livestock, learning how to sew, and cooking and preserving food.&nbsp; She 
used these skills to make homemade bread, rolls, cherry pies, clothing, 
and crafts for her family and friends.&nbsp; She passed her love of 4-H onto 
her daughter and granddaughter, JaelAnn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Pauline Minks;
 her in-laws, Raymond and Olga Kent; her brother, David A. Minks; a 
brother-in-law, Stanley Kent, and many aunts and uncles.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Heather 
Hoover (Mike); her step-mother, Emma Minks; one brother, Ronald Minks; 
her granddaughter, JaelAnn Hoover VarVais (Cody); a brother-in-law, Jim 
Kent (Mary Jane); David Hoover (Mike Hoover’s brother) and many nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, at
 the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield with Pastor Dirk 
Westerman officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. 
until service on Friday at the church.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Highland 
Cemetery in Wakefield.

Memorials may be made to the Madura Congregational Church or River 
Valley District 4-H Clay County and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley
 Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sharon “Sherry” (Minks) Kent, age 75 of Wakefield, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2023.She was born to Hilbert Lawrence and L. Pauline (Allison) Minks on October 31, 1947, in Greensburg, Kansas.Sherry had suffered many health issues throughout her entire life, 
but was never one to get down about it or complain too much.&nbsp; She was a 
true warrior until the very end.&nbsp; Sherry had been on dialysis for seven 
years and her body was wearing out.&nbsp; Even when making the decision to go
 into hospice, she said, “I just don’t want to let anyone down, 
especially my loving husband Wayne.”Sherry and Wayne were united in marriage on October 4, 1975, in 
Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; They had one daughter, Heather.&nbsp; They lived on the 
family farm near Wakefield all their married life. She worked as a 
cosmetologist, at McCall’s Pattern Company, and then went on to become a
 nurse, working for Geary County Community Hospital until her health 
failed and she had to retire.She was known by many as the “Angel Lady” as she loved to give out 
embroidered angels to all she met.&nbsp; She would pray over each and every 
angel as she was making them that the recipients would be blessed by 
God.&nbsp; Sherry belonged to many different prayer groups and became 
internet friends with many dear people.&nbsp; She enjoyed attending the 
Madura Congregational Church until Covid hit and then to protect her 
health, stayed home and faithfully watched the Greensburg Mennonite 
Church service every Sunday with her husband Wayne.Sherry was a proud third generation 4-Her and always enjoyed teaching
 others woodcarving and other 4-H projects.&nbsp; She enjoyed showing 
livestock, learning how to sew, and cooking and preserving food.&nbsp; She 
used these skills to make homemade bread, rolls, cherry pies, clothing, 
and crafts for her family and friends.&nbsp; She passed her love of 4-H onto 
her daughter and granddaughter, JaelAnn.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Pauline Minks;
 her in-laws, Raymond and Olga Kent; her brother, David A. Minks; a 
brother-in-law, Stanley Kent, and many aunts and uncles.In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Heather 
Hoover (Mike); her step-mother, Emma Minks; one brother, Ronald Minks; 
her granddaughter, JaelAnn Hoover VarVais (Cody); a brother-in-law, Jim 
Kent (Mary Jane); David Hoover (Mike Hoover’s brother) and many nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, at
 the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield with Pastor Dirk 
Westerman officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. 
until service on Friday at the church.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Highland 
Cemetery in Wakefield.Memorials may be made to the Madura Congregational Church or River 
Valley District 4-H Clay County and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley
 Funeral Home.

Sherry Kent

Barbara “Barb” Christine Seymour Currier went to be with her Lord 
on Sunday March 19, 2023, at Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice.

Barb
 was born Nov. 25, 1955, in Manhattan, KS at the Memorial Hospital to Ada 
May (Bentley) and Harold Jay Seymour. Barb spent almost 36 years working
 in local rock quarries, loving every moment! She worked for Martin 
Marietta and then Bayer Construction. Barb was a proud K-State alumni 
‘77, and brought others that enthusiasm whether working at KSU games, 
selling merchandise at Kansas Kollections, or watching and attending the
 games. She was rooting for K-State all the way through their tournament
 game. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Barb 
was married to William “Bill” Dean Currier on Nov 6, 1982, at the 
Zeandale Church.  Barb leaves behind her four children, their partners, 
and grandchildren: Brett (Michael Evans) of Kansas City, MO, daughter 
Charity Lopez (Jose) and grandson Nathaniel of Vero Beach FL, David 
(Tania Gonzalez) of Bremerton, WA and Edward (Amy), twins Isla and 
Grayson of Bremerton, WA. 

A family service will be held later with a 
memorial to follow this summer at Grace Baptist Church, 2901 Dickenson 
Ave., Manhattan, KS. 

 Barb was preceded by her parents Ada May and Harold
 Jay Seymour, her baby sister Margarete, and her older brother Randall 
Ridgway. She is also survived by sister Frances Seymour-Hunter (Russ) of
 Topeka, KS and three brothers Stanley “Jay” (Renée) Seymour of Seattle,
 WA, Roger (Connie) Seymour of Manhattan, KS, and James Seymour of 
Manhattan, KS.

Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Barb’s life to be held at a later date.

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

Donations
 in lieu of flowers should be sent to Grace Baptist Pre-school (at 2901 
Dickens Avenue, Manhattan) or the Johnson Cancer Research Center at 
Kansas State University (1 Chalmers Hall, 1711 Claflin Road, Manhattan, 
KS 66506.)

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 </figure>Barbara “Barb” Christine Seymour Currier went to be with her Lord 
on Sunday March 19, 2023, at Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice.Barb
 was born Nov. 25, 1955, in Manhattan, KS at the Memorial Hospital to Ada 
May (Bentley) and Harold Jay Seymour. Barb spent almost 36 years working
 in local rock quarries, loving every moment! She worked for Martin 
Marietta and then Bayer Construction. Barb was a proud K-State alumni 
‘77, and brought others that enthusiasm whether working at KSU games, 
selling merchandise at Kansas Kollections, or watching and attending the
 games. She was rooting for K-State all the way through their tournament
 game. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church.Barb 
was married to William “Bill” Dean Currier on Nov 6, 1982, at the 
Zeandale Church. Barb leaves behind her four children, their partners, 
and grandchildren: Brett (Michael Evans) of Kansas City, MO, daughter 
Charity Lopez (Jose) and grandson Nathaniel of Vero Beach FL, David 
(Tania Gonzalez) of Bremerton, WA and Edward (Amy), twins Isla and 
Grayson of Bremerton, WA. A family service will be held later with a 
memorial to follow this summer at Grace Baptist Church, 2901 Dickenson 
Ave., Manhattan, KS. Barb was preceded by her parents Ada May and Harold
 Jay Seymour, her baby sister Margarete, and her older brother Randall 
Ridgway. She is also survived by sister Frances Seymour-Hunter (Russ) of
 Topeka, KS and three brothers Stanley “Jay” (Renée) Seymour of Seattle,
 WA, Roger (Connie) Seymour of Manhattan, KS, and James Seymour of 
Manhattan, KS.Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Barb’s life to be held at a later date.Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Donations
 in lieu of flowers should be sent to Grace Baptist Pre-school (at 2901 
Dickens Avenue, Manhattan) or the Johnson Cancer Research Center at 
Kansas State University (1 Chalmers Hall, 1711 Claflin Road, Manhattan, 
KS 66506.)

Barb C. Currier

David Gary Smith, 69, passed away on March 9, 2023 in Salina, KS. David was born August 25, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Gymy-Ann Jackson and Walter Smith. He grew up and attended schools&nbsp; in Junction City, KS.

After graduating high school in Junction City in 1972, he joined the United States Army. He worked as a chef while in the military. Once his duty was completed in 1976 he began working in communications for MCI Corporation. He retired in 2017 and settled in Abilene, KS.

David’s hobbies of golfing, fishing and family were important to him. He also was a well known story teller and avid music fan.

David is survived by son, David Gary Smith, II, daughter Talesha Williams and grandson Zachary Andre Smith all of Ft. Worth, Texas; brothers, Moses White, Earl H. Perkins, Jr., Eugene Perkins, Larry (Diane) D. Perkins, Sr., and Richard (Nancy) Perkins and sisters Beatrice K. Perkins and Stephanie Harris.

Those preceding him in death were siblings, Claudia Jones, Mary Harris, Kim Perkins and James Beasley and grandparents William and Dorothy Harris; and grandson Ramon Smith.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Junction City Elks Lodge.

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 </figure>David Gary Smith, 69, passed away on March 9, 2023 in Salina, KS. David was born August 25, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Gymy-Ann Jackson and Walter Smith. He grew up and attended schools&nbsp; in Junction City, KS.After graduating high school in Junction City in 1972, he joined the United States Army. He worked as a chef while in the military. Once his duty was completed in 1976 he began working in communications for MCI Corporation. He retired in 2017 and settled in Abilene, KS.David’s hobbies of golfing, fishing and family were important to him. He also was a well known story teller and avid music fan.David is survived by son, David Gary Smith, II, daughter Talesha Williams and grandson Zachary Andre Smith all of Ft. Worth, Texas; brothers, Moses White, Earl H. Perkins, Jr., Eugene Perkins, Larry (Diane) D. Perkins, Sr., and Richard (Nancy) Perkins and sisters Beatrice K. Perkins and Stephanie Harris.Those preceding him in death were siblings, Claudia Jones, Mary Harris, Kim Perkins and James Beasley and grandparents William and Dorothy Harris; and grandson Ramon Smith.Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Junction City Elks Lodge.

David Gary Smith

Kathryn Zbinden, 92, died peacefully, attended by her family, on 
March 18, 2023. Kathy was born August 1, 1930, third of three children, 
to Edward and Florence (Mennen) Mallett in Evansville, Indiana. Her 
father was Production Manager at the Ideal Pure Milk Company.

Kathy graduated from Evansville’s Bosse High School in 1948 and went 
on to study at Wittenberg College, where she earned a degree in Home 
Economics in 1952. She briefly worked for Nestle in Marysville, Ohio, 
before marrying Hans Zbinden in 1953. Together, they lived in 
Philadelphia while Hans earned his master's degree, and later in 
Manhattan, Kansas, where Hans completed his military service, Kathy 
worked at Kansas State University, and the couple welcomed their first 
daughter, Elizabeth.

After Hans completed his military duty, the couple moved on to 
central Pennsylvania where the family welcomed their second daughter, 
Susan, and Hans earned a Ph.D from Penn State.

The family finally settled in Akron, Ohio, where Kathy's focus was 
always on her family, church, and service to others. She was active in 
the PTA, volunteered in the school library, and assisted with her 
daughters' Girl Scout troop activities. She developed her library 
volunteering into employment as the beloved "Story Lady" in Akron's 
elementary school libraries. She created and presented story programs 
ranging from Peter Rabbit to Indonesian shadow puppets to Colonial 
American lore.

Kathy was also an active member of Faith Lutheran Church of Fairlawn,
 Ohio. She was involved with the "Busy Fingers" Sewing Group, served on 
the Altar Committee, and stitched one of the beautiful kneelers that 
grace the Communion railings at Faith Lutheran Church. She had a knack 
for welcoming new arrivals and again built her volunteering into 
employment, this time as Minister of Discipleship and Outreach.

After retiring, Kathy and Hans loved to travel together. They took 
cruises to Scandinavia and Alaska, attended the Shaw Festival in 
Ontario, Canada, visited New Orleans and New York, Germany and Italy. 
Their last big trip was to see the ancient Mayan lands.

Two of Kathy's loves led to her daughters’ careers. Her love of 
nature and joy in finding unique rocks while walking or beachcombing 
sparked the geologist in Elizabeth, while her love of reading and 
storytelling helped launch Susan toward a career as a librarian.

Kathy is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Zbinden and husband 
James Bell of Reno, NV, and Susan (Zbinden) Conner and husband Bruce 
Conner of Tewksbury, MA; her brother Gordon Mallett of Zionsville, IN; 
brothers-in-law Arthur Zbinden of Fort Washington, PA, and Christian 
Zbinden of San Francisco, CA; as well as her nieces and nephews. She is 
preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Hans, and her brother 
William Mallett.

Kathryn Zbinden will be missed by all who knew her. Her gentle nature and kind spirit brought out the best in everyone she knew.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of 
Ohio Living Rockynol for their care and thoughtfulness during Kathy's 
time there.

Funeral service will take place Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 1:30 
PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 2726 W Market St, Fairlawn, 44333. Friends 
may call from 12:30 PM until the time of service. Interment will follow 
at Glendale Cemetery.

Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes &amp; Crematory, Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road&nbsp; Akron, OH&nbsp; 44333.

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 </figure>Kathryn Zbinden, 92, died peacefully, attended by her family, on 
March 18, 2023. Kathy was born August 1, 1930, third of three children, 
to Edward and Florence (Mennen) Mallett in Evansville, Indiana. Her 
father was Production Manager at the Ideal Pure Milk Company.Kathy graduated from Evansville’s Bosse High School in 1948 and went 
on to study at Wittenberg College, where she earned a degree in Home 
Economics in 1952. She briefly worked for Nestle in Marysville, Ohio, 
before marrying Hans Zbinden in 1953. Together, they lived in 
Philadelphia while Hans earned his master's degree, and later in 
Manhattan, Kansas, where Hans completed his military service, Kathy 
worked at Kansas State University, and the couple welcomed their first 
daughter, Elizabeth.After Hans completed his military duty, the couple moved on to 
central Pennsylvania where the family welcomed their second daughter, 
Susan, and Hans earned a Ph.D from Penn State.The family finally settled in Akron, Ohio, where Kathy's focus was 
always on her family, church, and service to others. She was active in 
the PTA, volunteered in the school library, and assisted with her 
daughters' Girl Scout troop activities. She developed her library 
volunteering into employment as the beloved "Story Lady" in Akron's 
elementary school libraries. She created and presented story programs 
ranging from Peter Rabbit to Indonesian shadow puppets to Colonial 
American lore.Kathy was also an active member of Faith Lutheran Church of Fairlawn,
 Ohio. She was involved with the "Busy Fingers" Sewing Group, served on 
the Altar Committee, and stitched one of the beautiful kneelers that 
grace the Communion railings at Faith Lutheran Church. She had a knack 
for welcoming new arrivals and again built her volunteering into 
employment, this time as Minister of Discipleship and Outreach.After retiring, Kathy and Hans loved to travel together. They took 
cruises to Scandinavia and Alaska, attended the Shaw Festival in 
Ontario, Canada, visited New Orleans and New York, Germany and Italy. 
Their last big trip was to see the ancient Mayan lands.Two of Kathy's loves led to her daughters’ careers. Her love of 
nature and joy in finding unique rocks while walking or beachcombing 
sparked the geologist in Elizabeth, while her love of reading and 
storytelling helped launch Susan toward a career as a librarian.Kathy is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Zbinden and husband 
James Bell of Reno, NV, and Susan (Zbinden) Conner and husband Bruce 
Conner of Tewksbury, MA; her brother Gordon Mallett of Zionsville, IN; 
brothers-in-law Arthur Zbinden of Fort Washington, PA, and Christian 
Zbinden of San Francisco, CA; as well as her nieces and nephews. She is 
preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Hans, and her brother 
William Mallett.Kathryn Zbinden will be missed by all who knew her. Her gentle nature and kind spirit brought out the best in everyone she knew.The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of 
Ohio Living Rockynol for their care and thoughtfulness during Kathy's 
time there.Funeral service will take place Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 1:30 
PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 2726 W Market St, Fairlawn, 44333. Friends 
may call from 12:30 PM until the time of service. Interment will follow 
at Glendale Cemetery.Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes &amp; Crematory, Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road&nbsp; Akron, OH&nbsp; 44333.

Kathryn Zbinden

Joe Baumchen, a lifelong Emmett, KS resident, passed away Sunday, March 19th, 2023, at Redbud Plaza Assisted Living, Onaga, KS.

Joe was born March 17, 1924, son of William J. and Clara 
Steinmitz Baumchen. He grew up in the Maple Hill/ St. Marys area, 
graduating from St. Marys High School in 1942. Joe began farming with 
his dad, purchasing the family farm north of Emmett in 1951.

Joe first saw Roberta DeVader at Holy Cross Church in Emmett, 
noticing the “pretty girl who sat in the front row” with her family. 
They later met at a dance at the St. Marys’ Armory. They were married 
February 27, 1954. &nbsp;They began their married life in Emmet, K; buying 
their farm north of Emmett in 1957. Joe had a diversified farming 
operation raising first dairy cattle, then beef cattle, hogs and crops. 
His son Bill joined him in his farming operation. Joe continued as an 
active contributor to the Baumchen farming operation consulting with 
Bill until his final days.

Joe was active in community service, including the Emmett School
 Board, Emmett Lions Club, Pottawatomie Extension Board, and Holy Cross 
Church Board. He was very proud of the fact that he was a 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus for 80 years.

His greatest civic duty that he was most proud of was being a 
founding member of the Cross Creek Watershed Board from the 1960s until 
he was 98. This included the construction of 33 dams on cross creek 
which helped to prevent flooding on cropland and the community of 
Rossville. This endeavor dramatically changed farming operations 
throughout the Cross Creek valley. He served as president for many 
years.

Joe and Roberta loved watching sports, for over 40 years they 
were fixtures at Emmett, and St. Marys sporting events. &nbsp;Joe even 
watched the St. Marys State football championship this past fall, via 
the internet, and was very excited when they won!

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara, his
 beloved wife Roberta in 2021, their daughter, Karen Baumchen, and two 
son-in-laws, David Ronnebaum and Jeff Valentine.&nbsp; 

He is survived by his 
sister, Si Wilma Jo Stevens, Oskaloosa, and his children Kathy (Dave) 
Brunin, St. Marys, Bill (Terri) Baumchen, Emmett, Brenda (Martin) 
Channel, Emmett, Sharon (Dan) Heim, Nashville, Beth Ronnebaum, Ottawa, 
Marilee (John) Valentine Beins, Baldwin City, Dan (Lynet) Baumchen, 
Parkville, MO; 20 Grandchildren Alesha Channel,&nbsp; St. Marys, Mike 
(Hillary) Brunin, Eudora, Brandon Channel, Wamego, Greg (Katie) Brunin ,
 San Antonio, Derek (Brittany) Ronnebaum, Las Vegas, Dylan (Holly) Heim,
 Nashville, Laura (Mike) Mehring, Olathe, Nicole (Lance) Burroughs, 
Ottawa,&nbsp; Kristen (Bryant) Clark, Ottawa, Dayne Baumchen (Paige), 
Silverthorne, CO, &nbsp;Taylor (Jared) Eisenhower, Knoxville, TN,&nbsp; Aaron 
McDowell, Emmett, Kristal (Michael) Short, Dearborn, MO,&nbsp; Mitchell 
Baumchen , Columbia,MO, Hannah (Tegan) Hammer) Rossville, Will Baumchen,
 Emmett, &nbsp;Dayton (Cassie) Valentine&nbsp; Lenexa, Emma Heim, Kansas City, 
Corey (Nils) Bergsten, Holton, Jordan Baumchen, Emmett; 23 
great-grandchildren, Corbin and Quinn Brunin, Sam, Cora and Nellie 
Brunin, Wesley Mehring, Kai Baumchen, Harley and Tarynn Channel, 
Jeffrey, Everett, and Marielle Short, Piper and Duke Heim, Hanna &amp; 
Jack Ronnebaum, Zayne, Ruby &amp; Aspen Burroughs, Tristan, Aiden, and 
Gavon Clark, and Jordi Hammer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. 
Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in 
St. Marys.&nbsp; Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.&nbsp; Mr. 
Baumchen will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00
 until the 7:00 P.M. Rosary at Piper Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 
22, 2023.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. 
Marys Community Food Pantry or the St. Marys High School Activity Fund 
and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas
 66536.&nbsp; To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Joe Baumchen, a lifelong Emmett, KS resident, passed away Sunday, March 19th, 2023, at Redbud Plaza Assisted Living, Onaga, KS.Joe was born March 17, 1924, son of William J. and Clara 
Steinmitz Baumchen. He grew up in the Maple Hill/ St. Marys area, 
graduating from St. Marys High School in 1942. Joe began farming with 
his dad, purchasing the family farm north of Emmett in 1951.Joe first saw Roberta DeVader at Holy Cross Church in Emmett, 
noticing the “pretty girl who sat in the front row” with her family. 
They later met at a dance at the St. Marys’ Armory. They were married 
February 27, 1954. &nbsp;They began their married life in Emmet, K; buying 
their farm north of Emmett in 1957. Joe had a diversified farming 
operation raising first dairy cattle, then beef cattle, hogs and crops. 
His son Bill joined him in his farming operation. Joe continued as an 
active contributor to the Baumchen farming operation consulting with 
Bill until his final days.Joe was active in community service, including the Emmett School
 Board, Emmett Lions Club, Pottawatomie Extension Board, and Holy Cross 
Church Board. He was very proud of the fact that he was a 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus for 80 years.His greatest civic duty that he was most proud of was being a 
founding member of the Cross Creek Watershed Board from the 1960s until 
he was 98. This included the construction of 33 dams on cross creek 
which helped to prevent flooding on cropland and the community of 
Rossville. This endeavor dramatically changed farming operations 
throughout the Cross Creek valley. He served as president for many 
years.Joe and Roberta loved watching sports, for over 40 years they 
were fixtures at Emmett, and St. Marys sporting events. &nbsp;Joe even 
watched the St. Marys State football championship this past fall, via 
the internet, and was very excited when they won!Joe was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara, his
 beloved wife Roberta in 2021, their daughter, Karen Baumchen, and two 
son-in-laws, David Ronnebaum and Jeff Valentine.&nbsp; He is survived by his 
sister, Si Wilma Jo Stevens, Oskaloosa, and his children Kathy (Dave) 
Brunin, St. Marys, Bill (Terri) Baumchen, Emmett, Brenda (Martin) 
Channel, Emmett, Sharon (Dan) Heim, Nashville, Beth Ronnebaum, Ottawa, 
Marilee (John) Valentine Beins, Baldwin City, Dan (Lynet) Baumchen, 
Parkville, MO; 20 Grandchildren Alesha Channel,&nbsp; St. Marys, Mike 
(Hillary) Brunin, Eudora, Brandon Channel, Wamego, Greg (Katie) Brunin ,
 San Antonio, Derek (Brittany) Ronnebaum, Las Vegas, Dylan (Holly) Heim,
 Nashville, Laura (Mike) Mehring, Olathe, Nicole (Lance) Burroughs, 
Ottawa,&nbsp; Kristen (Bryant) Clark, Ottawa, Dayne Baumchen (Paige), 
Silverthorne, CO, &nbsp;Taylor (Jared) Eisenhower, Knoxville, TN,&nbsp; Aaron 
McDowell, Emmett, Kristal (Michael) Short, Dearborn, MO,&nbsp; Mitchell 
Baumchen , Columbia,MO, Hannah (Tegan) Hammer) Rossville, Will Baumchen,
 Emmett, &nbsp;Dayton (Cassie) Valentine&nbsp; Lenexa, Emma Heim, Kansas City, 
Corey (Nils) Bergsten, Holton, Jordan Baumchen, Emmett; 23 
great-grandchildren, Corbin and Quinn Brunin, Sam, Cora and Nellie 
Brunin, Wesley Mehring, Kai Baumchen, Harley and Tarynn Channel, 
Jeffrey, Everett, and Marielle Short, Piper and Duke Heim, Hanna &amp; 
Jack Ronnebaum, Zayne, Ruby &amp; Aspen Burroughs, Tristan, Aiden, and 
Gavon Clark, and Jordi Hammer.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. 
Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in 
St. Marys.&nbsp; Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys.&nbsp; Mr. 
Baumchen will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00
 until the 7:00 P.M. Rosary at Piper Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 
22, 2023.In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. 
Marys Community Food Pantry or the St. Marys High School Activity Fund 
and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas
 66536.&nbsp; To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Joseph Patrick Baumchen

Walter “Bus” Lietz Jr., passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday 
morning, February 17th, 2023, in Mesquite, Texas, where he was living 
over the past year.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter and 
Christina Lietz, his sisters Mildred Hauer and Nyla Gehrt; his wife 
Helen survives.

Walter was born March 4th, 1932, in the Snokomo Community to Walter 
Carl Lietz Sr., and Christina (Steck) Lietz.&nbsp; Walter grew up on the 
family farm in Snokomo and graduated primary school from District 32, 
Paxico Rural High School and Kansas State University.&nbsp; He served in the 
Air Force from 1954 to 1956 at Wichita Falls, Texas, having earned the 
rank of Captain.

He married Helen Lucille (Miller) Lietz on April 24th, 1955, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, McFarland, Kansas.&nbsp; Walter was active in the 
community serving as 4-H community leader for eight years, and USD 
School Board for six years. He was active in the dairy business serving 
as director and an executive board member for the Mid-America Dairymen 
Association for many years.&nbsp;

After 29 years of farming, Walter and Helen left the farm and moved 
to Wichita, Kansas where he worked for Boeing for eight years as a 
systems analyst in the IT Department, and later moved to Oklahoma City, 
where he retired after working for Hertz Corp in 2002.

Walter and Helen have three children: Richard (Miriam Hicklin), 
Richmond, CA, Diane Baxter (Palmore), Kerrville, TX, and Leslie Kramer 
(James) Nashville, TN, and seven grandchildren: August Lietz, Dr. 
Madeleine Horn (Wolfgang), Adler Lietz (Morgan Konechne), Laura Baxter, 
Sarah Baxter, Evan Kramer (Zarni de Wet), Dr. Andrew Kramer (Alicia 
Halberg) and one great grandson, Colton James Kramer.

A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon (May 28, 2023) at 2:00 at Bethlehem Cemetery (Snokomo).

Cards of sympathy may be sent to Helen Lietz, in Care of Sophyas Assisted Living: 2621 Beeman Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75181.

&nbsp;Memorials are requested to Trinity Lutheran Church, McFarland, 
Kansas and may be sent to Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. 
Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

The Lietz Family Reunion will be held at the Trinity Lutheran 
Fellowship Hall at 11:00 AM, immediately after the Worship Service on 
Sunday, May 28th.&nbsp; A catered meal will be served.

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 </figure>Walter “Bus” Lietz Jr., passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday 
morning, February 17th, 2023, in Mesquite, Texas, where he was living 
over the past year.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter and 
Christina Lietz, his sisters Mildred Hauer and Nyla Gehrt; his wife 
Helen survives.Walter was born March 4th, 1932, in the Snokomo Community to Walter 
Carl Lietz Sr., and Christina (Steck) Lietz.&nbsp; Walter grew up on the 
family farm in Snokomo and graduated primary school from District 32, 
Paxico Rural High School and Kansas State University.&nbsp; He served in the 
Air Force from 1954 to 1956 at Wichita Falls, Texas, having earned the 
rank of Captain.He married Helen Lucille (Miller) Lietz on April 24th, 1955, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, McFarland, Kansas.&nbsp; Walter was active in the 
community serving as 4-H community leader for eight years, and USD 
School Board for six years. He was active in the dairy business serving 
as director and an executive board member for the Mid-America Dairymen 
Association for many years.&nbsp;After 29 years of farming, Walter and Helen left the farm and moved 
to Wichita, Kansas where he worked for Boeing for eight years as a 
systems analyst in the IT Department, and later moved to Oklahoma City, 
where he retired after working for Hertz Corp in 2002.Walter and Helen have three children: Richard (Miriam Hicklin), 
Richmond, CA, Diane Baxter (Palmore), Kerrville, TX, and Leslie Kramer 
(James) Nashville, TN, and seven grandchildren: August Lietz, Dr. 
Madeleine Horn (Wolfgang), Adler Lietz (Morgan Konechne), Laura Baxter, 
Sarah Baxter, Evan Kramer (Zarni de Wet), Dr. Andrew Kramer (Alicia 
Halberg) and one great grandson, Colton James Kramer.A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon (May 28, 2023) at 2:00 at Bethlehem Cemetery (Snokomo).Cards of sympathy may be sent to Helen Lietz, in Care of Sophyas Assisted Living: 2621 Beeman Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75181.&nbsp;Memorials are requested to Trinity Lutheran Church, McFarland, 
Kansas and may be sent to Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. 
Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.The Lietz Family Reunion will be held at the Trinity Lutheran 
Fellowship Hall at 11:00 AM, immediately after the Worship Service on 
Sunday, May 28th.&nbsp; A catered meal will be served.

Walter 'Bus' Lietz Jr.

Betty Jane Duncan, 85, of rural Westmoreland, Kansas passed away 
Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, 
Kansas.

Betty was born July 9, 1937, at the family home in rural Flush, 
Kansas, the daughter of Lawrence and Barbara (Rebitzer) Umscheid. She 
attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Flush, Kansas, graduating in 
1955. On October 9, 1956, she married Tom Duncan at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church in Flush.

Betty enjoyed being a farmwife and homemaker. Her greatest pride was raising four children. She
 showed her love for her children, grandchildren, and 
great-grandchildren by hosting family gatherings throughout her life. 
Her signature dishes were homemade doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and 
chicken noodle soup. Many great memories were formed around her kitchen 
table.

Throughout the years, Betty’s integral part of the farm included 
feeding many college and high school farm help (including a son-in-law, a
 nephew, two grandsons, and one that never left), milking cows, and 
managing a hog operation. She was still helping move equipment until the
 time of her death.

She is survived by two daughters; Linda Biesenthal (Rodney) and Barb 
Harding (Rod); two sons, Mike Duncan (Jeanna) and Kenny Duncan (Janet); 
five grandchildren, Amber Magnett (Mark), Nikki Biesenthal, Jenna 
Pickett (Chad), Brad Duncan (Stephanie), and Cody Duncan; eleven 
great-grandchildren, Wyatt Magnett, Dylan Magnett, Cadan Biesenthal, 
Makayla Biesenthal, Cale Pickett, C.J. Pickett, Cameron Pickett, Colton 
Pickett, Kyrie Duncan, Elliot Duncan, and Breyer Duncan; two sisters, 
Isabel Winterman and Genny Diederich.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter, Kayla Biesenthal.

A celebration of Betty's life will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 
2023, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Betty will lie
 in state beginning at 4:00 p.m., with a visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 
p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A mass of Christian burial 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at 
St. Josephs Catholic Church in Flush with Fr. Mike Peterson officiating.


 In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the 
Huntington’s Foundation or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and be left in 
care of the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370&nbsp; Salzer Road, PO
 Box 48, Wamego, Kansas 66547.

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 </figure>Betty Jane Duncan, 85, of rural Westmoreland, Kansas passed away 
Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, 
Kansas.Betty was born July 9, 1937, at the family home in rural Flush, 
Kansas, the daughter of Lawrence and Barbara (Rebitzer) Umscheid. She 
attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Flush, Kansas, graduating in 
1955. On October 9, 1956, she married Tom Duncan at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church in Flush.Betty enjoyed being a farmwife and homemaker. Her greatest pride was raising four children. She
 showed her love for her children, grandchildren, and 
great-grandchildren by hosting family gatherings throughout her life. 
Her signature dishes were homemade doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and 
chicken noodle soup. Many great memories were formed around her kitchen 
table.Throughout the years, Betty’s integral part of the farm included 
feeding many college and high school farm help (including a son-in-law, a
 nephew, two grandsons, and one that never left), milking cows, and 
managing a hog operation. She was still helping move equipment until the
 time of her death.She is survived by two daughters; Linda Biesenthal (Rodney) and Barb 
Harding (Rod); two sons, Mike Duncan (Jeanna) and Kenny Duncan (Janet); 
five grandchildren, Amber Magnett (Mark), Nikki Biesenthal, Jenna 
Pickett (Chad), Brad Duncan (Stephanie), and Cody Duncan; eleven 
great-grandchildren, Wyatt Magnett, Dylan Magnett, Cadan Biesenthal, 
Makayla Biesenthal, Cale Pickett, C.J. Pickett, Cameron Pickett, Colton 
Pickett, Kyrie Duncan, Elliot Duncan, and Breyer Duncan; two sisters, 
Isabel Winterman and Genny Diederich.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter, Kayla Biesenthal.A celebration of Betty's life will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 
2023, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Betty will lie
 in state beginning at 4:00 p.m., with a visitation from 5:00 – 8:00 
p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A mass of Christian burial 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at 
St. Josephs Catholic Church in Flush with Fr. Mike Peterson officiating.
 In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the 
Huntington’s Foundation or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and be left in 
care of the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370&nbsp; Salzer Road, PO
 Box 48, Wamego, Kansas 66547.

Betty Jane Duncan

Betty Jean Skidmore, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March
 15, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan, KS. She had been a 
resident of Homestead for 11 years.

Betty was born on 
September 27, 1929, in Arma, KS to James and Elise Ritter. She graduated 
from Arcadia High School and worked for several years in a large 
furniture store and at a local bank.

On June 1, 1946,&nbsp; she married Charles P. Skidmore. He preceded her in death on August 27, 
2002. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kacie Rae 
Skidmore, and two sisters, Bonnie Burns and Ruth Kraft and two brothers,
 Norman Ritter and Charles Ritter.

Betty moved to 
Manhattan, KS in 1962 where she and Charles both accepted jobs at Kansas
 State University. She worked for the university for 27 years, retiring 
in 1989. In 1990, she founded the KSU Classified Retirees organization 
and served on the benefits committee for many years. She was an active 
member of First Baptist Church of Manhattan. Through the years, Betty was
 very active in the community. She joined the LDT Ballroom Dance Club 
with Charles. Betty and Charles bought a boat and spent much of their 
free time at the new Tuttle Creek Lake waterskiing with their children. 
This quickly became the favorite family activity. She also held 
memberships in Beta Sigma Phi, VFW Auxiliary, American Business Women, 
Eastern Star, and Riley County Senior Center. Betty’s greatest joy came 
from growing, sharing and tending to all the daylily’s she collected 
through the Manhattan Daylily Club.

Betty is survived 
by her daughter, Ladonna Piper (Mike Day), St. George, KS, son Alan 
Skidmore (Gianetta), Manhattan, KS, four grandchildren, Billie Piper, 
St. George, KS, Bobbie Congrove, Overland Park, KS, Brandi Hancock, 
Kansas City, MO and Colt Skidmore, Durango, CO, three great 
grandchildren, Kohen Schoshke, Piper Hancock and Ayker Hancock, two 
sisters, Pam Osgood, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Rhonda Vance, Midland, MI.

The
 family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 until 2:30p.m. 
Friday March 21, 2023, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in 
Manhattan.  Following the visitation, a procession will be formed to the
 cemetery.  Graveside services will be held at 3:00p.m. Friday March 31,
 2023, at the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, with Pastor Melanie Nord 
officiating.

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 </figure>Betty Jean Skidmore, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March
 15, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan, KS. She had been a 
resident of Homestead for 11 years.Betty was born on 
September 27, 1929, in Arma, KS to James and Elise Ritter. She graduated 
from Arcadia High School and worked for several years in a large 
furniture store and at a local bank.On June 1, 1946,&nbsp; she married Charles P. Skidmore. He preceded her in death on August 27, 
2002. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kacie Rae 
Skidmore, and two sisters, Bonnie Burns and Ruth Kraft and two brothers,
 Norman Ritter and Charles Ritter.Betty moved to 
Manhattan, KS in 1962 where she and Charles both accepted jobs at Kansas
 State University. She worked for the university for 27 years, retiring 
in 1989. In 1990, she founded the KSU Classified Retirees organization 
and served on the benefits committee for many years. She was an active 
member of First Baptist Church of Manhattan. Through the years, Betty was
 very active in the community. She joined the LDT Ballroom Dance Club 
with Charles. Betty and Charles bought a boat and spent much of their 
free time at the new Tuttle Creek Lake waterskiing with their children. 
This quickly became the favorite family activity. She also held 
memberships in Beta Sigma Phi, VFW Auxiliary, American Business Women, 
Eastern Star, and Riley County Senior Center. Betty’s greatest joy came 
from growing, sharing and tending to all the daylily’s she collected 
through the Manhattan Daylily Club.Betty is survived 
by her daughter, Ladonna Piper (Mike Day), St. George, KS, son Alan 
Skidmore (Gianetta), Manhattan, KS, four grandchildren, Billie Piper, 
St. George, KS, Bobbie Congrove, Overland Park, KS, Brandi Hancock, 
Kansas City, MO and Colt Skidmore, Durango, CO, three great 
grandchildren, Kohen Schoshke, Piper Hancock and Ayker Hancock, two 
sisters, Pam Osgood, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Rhonda Vance, Midland, MI.The
 family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 until 2:30p.m. 
Friday March 21, 2023, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in 
Manhattan. Following the visitation, a procession will be formed to the
 cemetery. Graveside services will be held at 3:00p.m. Friday March 31,
 2023, at the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, with Pastor Melanie Nord 
officiating.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made 
to the Manhattan Crisis Center, or a charity of choice benefiting the 
local community Betty loved so much. Contributions may be sent in care 
of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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