Karen Ann (Parry) Horner&nbsp;age 81, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas.

She was born on January 5, 1942, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of John Eldon and Esther Mae (Grounds) Parry.

Karen married Seward A. Horner at Danforth Chapel on the KU campus, in Lawrence, Kansas on Dec. 31, 1965.

Karen earned a Bachelor of Science in education at Washburn University, Topeka, KS in June 1965 and a Master of Science at Ball State University, Muncie, IN in Aug 1985. She began her career as an elementary school teacher, in 1965, at George Patton Elementary in Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Her children were born during Seward’s five-year tour in the Navy, during which, she also taught school in Charleston, SC and in Guam. After the Navy, they moved to Indiana in 1975 and she became a stay-at-home mom for 10 years. Karen then returned to teaching at Mt Vernon Schools in Fortville, IN. Over her 30 years in education, she was a positive influence on many students before retiring in 2003.

After retirement, Karen and Seward moved to their farm in Garnett, KS in 2004, where they resided for 17 years. They then moved to Lawrence, KS in 2021.

Karen was a talented seamstress. While a student at Washburn University, she sewed all the costumes for the Washburn University play of Hamlet. Her other hobbies included gardening, crafting and reading a good mystery. She handed down her love of reading to her two children and those she taught. She was an active member of the Garnett First United Methodist Church prior to moving to Lawrence. Her love for children was represented in her teaching and her close relationship with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Seward A. Horner of Lawrence, KS, daughter; Heather Giczewski (Gary) Garnett, KS, son; Seward Ellis Horner (Jenni) Wakarusa, IN, sisters; Sharon Stebens, Emporia, KS, Janet Iotti (Bob) Sanford, N. Carolina, Jane Reagan (Jim) Council Grove, KS, Kathleen Parry-Clements (Bob), Emporia, KS, brother; John J. Parry, Belvue, KS, paternal aunt; Ethlyn Taylor, Bloomington, IN, sister-in-laws; Nancy Feuerborn (Frank) Garnett, KS, Ronda Horner Aurora, CO, brother-in-law; Brad Horner (Christy) Larkspur, CO, and her grandchildren; Ruth Burkdoll, Jonathon Burkdoll, Chase Horner, and Ellissa Horner. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Eldon, and Esther Mae (Grounds) Parry.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, KS 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547, following the gathering of friends and family a graveside service will take place in the Westmoreland City Cemetery, Westmoreland, KS. 

Memorials are suggested to the Garnett First United Methodist Church Scholarship program or, if able, please donate blood in memory of Karen Ann Horner. Contributions may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, KS 4370 Salzer Rd, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Karen Ann (Parry) Horner&nbsp;age 81, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas.She was born on January 5, 1942, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of John Eldon and Esther Mae (Grounds) Parry.Karen married Seward A. Horner at Danforth Chapel on the KU campus, in Lawrence, Kansas on Dec. 31, 1965.Karen earned a Bachelor of Science in education at Washburn University, Topeka, KS in June 1965 and a Master of Science at Ball State University, Muncie, IN in Aug 1985. She began her career as an elementary school teacher, in 1965, at George Patton Elementary in Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Her children were born during Seward’s five-year tour in the Navy, during which, she also taught school in Charleston, SC and in Guam. After the Navy, they moved to Indiana in 1975 and she became a stay-at-home mom for 10 years. Karen then returned to teaching at Mt Vernon Schools in Fortville, IN. Over her 30 years in education, she was a positive influence on many students before retiring in 2003.After retirement, Karen and Seward moved to their farm in Garnett, KS in 2004, where they resided for 17 years. They then moved to Lawrence, KS in 2021.Karen was a talented seamstress. While a student at Washburn University, she sewed all the costumes for the Washburn University play of Hamlet. Her other hobbies included gardening, crafting and reading a good mystery. She handed down her love of reading to her two children and those she taught. She was an active member of the Garnett First United Methodist Church prior to moving to Lawrence. Her love for children was represented in her teaching and her close relationship with her grandchildren.She is survived by her husband Seward A. Horner of Lawrence, KS, daughter; Heather Giczewski (Gary) Garnett, KS, son; Seward Ellis Horner (Jenni) Wakarusa, IN, sisters; Sharon Stebens, Emporia, KS, Janet Iotti (Bob) Sanford, N. Carolina, Jane Reagan (Jim) Council Grove, KS, Kathleen Parry-Clements (Bob), Emporia, KS, brother; John J. Parry, Belvue, KS, paternal aunt; Ethlyn Taylor, Bloomington, IN, sister-in-laws; Nancy Feuerborn (Frank) Garnett, KS, Ronda Horner Aurora, CO, brother-in-law; Brad Horner (Christy) Larkspur, CO, and her grandchildren; Ruth Burkdoll, Jonathon Burkdoll, Chase Horner, and Ellissa Horner. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents, John Eldon, and Esther Mae (Grounds) Parry.A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, KS 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547, following the gathering of friends and family a graveside service will take place in the Westmoreland City Cemetery, Westmoreland, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Garnett First United Methodist Church Scholarship program or, if able, please donate blood in memory of Karen Ann Horner. Contributions may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, KS 4370 Salzer Rd, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Karen Ann (Parry) Horner 

Studd F. Leach, 46, of Manhattan, and formerly of Junction City,
 passed away Friday, March 17th, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a 
delivery driver for DoorDash and worked with Allied Moving Co. and 
Dillons in Manhattan.

Studd Francis Leach was born in 
Fort Riley, on August 7, 1976, the son of Nancy Maria (Herazo) Morel, of
 Manhattan, and Richard Francis Leach, of Orlando, Florida. &nbsp;He attended
 schools in Junction City.

Studd is survived by his 
parents; his daughter, Ra'Nyia K. Leach, of Galveston, two sisters, 
Vanessa Jessica Leach, of Manhattan; Tatiana Katiusca Leach, of Chicago; a brother, Alex Antonio Leach, of Manhattan, and many nieces and nephews.

A
 Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 25th, at 
Carlson's Irvin-Parkview &nbsp;Funeral Home Chapel in Manhattan, with Pastor 
Lewis O. Smith, Sr. officiating.

The family requests 
donations be given to Donor's Choice. &nbsp;For more information or to send 
an email condolence visit www.irvinparkview.com. Carlson's 
Irvin-Parkview is providing assistance with funeral arrangements.

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 </figure>Studd F. Leach, 46, of Manhattan, and formerly of Junction City,
 passed away Friday, March 17th, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a 
delivery driver for DoorDash and worked with Allied Moving Co. and 
Dillons in Manhattan.Studd Francis Leach was born in 
Fort Riley, on August 7, 1976, the son of Nancy Maria (Herazo) Morel, of
 Manhattan, and Richard Francis Leach, of Orlando, Florida. &nbsp;He attended
 schools in Junction City.Studd is survived by his 
parents; his daughter, Ra'Nyia K. Leach, of Galveston, two sisters, 
Vanessa Jessica Leach, of Manhattan; Tatiana Katiusca Leach, of Chicago; a brother, Alex Antonio Leach, of Manhattan, and many nieces and nephews.A
 Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 25th, at 
Carlson's Irvin-Parkview &nbsp;Funeral Home Chapel in Manhattan, with Pastor 
Lewis O. Smith, Sr. officiating.The family requests 
donations be given to Donor's Choice. &nbsp;For more information or to send 
an email condolence visit www.irvinparkview.com. Carlson's 
Irvin-Parkview is providing assistance with funeral arrangements.

Studd Francis Leach

Evelyn Aileen Collins Lady, aged 94, passed away peacefully at the 
Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS following complications 
from COVID-19. Evelyn was born in Sistersville, WV on April 12, 1928, to 
Harry Dale Collins and Georgia M. Schaerffe Collins.  She met her 
husband, Clyde Franklin Lady, when she was in high school and they were 
married on June 11, 1948, in Ashland, KY.  She lived most of her life in 
Moundsville, WV where they raised their daughters.  Evelyn worked in the
 accounting departments of various chemical plants lining the Ohio River
 for most of her career.  Her last job was with the Marshall County 
Public Library.

Evelyn found joy in life’s simple 
pleasures — a walk through the woods on a fall day, watching a glorious 
sunset, nights around a campfire.  Through fifty-five years of marriage,
 she and her husband loved dancing and listening to jazz, fishing and 
camping in the mountains, and traveling in their motorhome.  In later 
years, she enjoyed traveling to Scotland, Austria, and Hawaii and 
visiting with her family in Washington DC, Kentucky, and Kansas.  She 
moved to Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS in 2014 to be near family and
 enjoyed being part of the Meadowlark community with her neighbors in 
independent living and later in Tinklin Pointe.

Evelyn 
will be missed by her many friends and family.  She is survived by her 
daughters – Lynn Lady Carlin (John Carlin) of Manhattan, KS and Kimberly
 Lady Smith (Bruce Smith) of Frankfort, KY, a grand-daughter, Bethany 
Lady Smith, and her Carlin family; David Carlin (John Nguyen), Lisa 
Carlin (Seemesh Anandan) and three great-grandchildren – Nikki Anandan, 
Joe Carlin-Nguyen, and Jack Carlin-Nguyen.

In lieu of 
flowers. memorial gifts may be made to the Meadowlark Hills Foundation 
in support of Tinklin Pointe or to the Greenlawn Cemetery Fund, 389 
Middle Grave Creek Road, Moundsville, WV 26041.

The 
family thanks the many caring staff and nurses at Meadowlark Hills, 
Tinklin Pointe, and the Good Shepherd Hospice House who supported Evelyn
 and her family over the past weeks.

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

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 </figure>Evelyn Aileen Collins Lady, aged 94, passed away peacefully at the 
Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS following complications 
from COVID-19. Evelyn was born in Sistersville, WV on April 12, 1928, to 
Harry Dale Collins and Georgia M. Schaerffe Collins. She met her 
husband, Clyde Franklin Lady, when she was in high school and they were 
married on June 11, 1948, in Ashland, KY. She lived most of her life in 
Moundsville, WV where they raised their daughters. Evelyn worked in the
 accounting departments of various chemical plants lining the Ohio River
 for most of her career. Her last job was with the Marshall County 
Public Library.Evelyn found joy in life’s simple 
pleasures — a walk through the woods on a fall day, watching a glorious 
sunset, nights around a campfire. Through fifty-five years of marriage,
 she and her husband loved dancing and listening to jazz, fishing and 
camping in the mountains, and traveling in their motorhome. In later 
years, she enjoyed traveling to Scotland, Austria, and Hawaii and 
visiting with her family in Washington DC, Kentucky, and Kansas. She 
moved to Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS in 2014 to be near family and
 enjoyed being part of the Meadowlark community with her neighbors in 
independent living and later in Tinklin Pointe.Evelyn 
will be missed by her many friends and family. She is survived by her 
daughters – Lynn Lady Carlin (John Carlin) of Manhattan, KS and Kimberly
 Lady Smith (Bruce Smith) of Frankfort, KY, a grand-daughter, Bethany 
Lady Smith, and her Carlin family; David Carlin (John Nguyen), Lisa 
Carlin (Seemesh Anandan) and three great-grandchildren – Nikki Anandan, 
Joe Carlin-Nguyen, and Jack Carlin-Nguyen.In lieu of 
flowers. memorial gifts may be made to the Meadowlark Hills Foundation 
in support of Tinklin Pointe or to the Greenlawn Cemetery Fund, 389 
Middle Grave Creek Road, Moundsville, WV 26041.The 
family thanks the many caring staff and nurses at Meadowlark Hills, 
Tinklin Pointe, and the Good Shepherd Hospice House who supported Evelyn
 and her family over the past weeks.The 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Evelyn Lady

Monday, October 2nd, 1939-Sunday, March 19th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Monday, October 2nd, 1939-Sunday, March 19th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Linda Padgett

Helen Louise Thurlow, age 88, of Clay Center died March 18, 2023, at 
the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. She was born on March 
26, 1934, to Julius and Lillian (Franklin) Bullock in Troy, KS.&nbsp; 

Helen 
grew up in Bendena, KS and graduated from Bendena High School in 1952. 
She married William Thurlow on April 12, 1953. They made their home in 
Bendena until 1967 when they moved to Clay Center. William preceded her 
in death on January 4, 2021. 

Helen was a homemaker who loved and cared 
for all of her family.&nbsp; During her life she also worked various jobs 
outside the home. She enjoyed gardening, canning and was an amazing 
cook. Most of all she loved to quilt and iron. Helen was a member of the
 First Lutheran (Swedesburg) Church. 

Helen was preceded in death by her 
husband, her parents; one sister, Wilma Ann Thorne and a granddaughter, 
Jennifer Horn.

Survivors: Daughter: Karen (Bob) Smith of Manhattan, KS Son: Terry (Robin) Thurlow of Wakefield, KS Son: Lynn (Kathryn) Thurlow of Lindsborg, KS Son: Randy (Coleen) Thurlow of Wakefield, KS Brother: Reverend William Joseph (June) Bullock of Atchinson, KS 8 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren

Funeral Services: Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Visitation: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 5-7 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or to CCCIF designated to the Clay Center Zoo c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Helen Louise Thurlow, age 88, of Clay Center died March 18, 2023, at 
the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. She was born on March 
26, 1934, to Julius and Lillian (Franklin) Bullock in Troy, KS.&nbsp; Helen 
grew up in Bendena, KS and graduated from Bendena High School in 1952. 
She married William Thurlow on April 12, 1953. They made their home in 
Bendena until 1967 when they moved to Clay Center. William preceded her 
in death on January 4, 2021. Helen was a homemaker who loved and cared 
for all of her family.&nbsp; During her life she also worked various jobs 
outside the home. She enjoyed gardening, canning and was an amazing 
cook. Most of all she loved to quilt and iron. Helen was a member of the
 First Lutheran (Swedesburg) Church. Helen was preceded in death by her 
husband, her parents; one sister, Wilma Ann Thorne and a granddaughter, 
Jennifer Horn.Survivors: Daughter: Karen (Bob) Smith of Manhattan, KS Son: Terry (Robin) Thurlow of Wakefield, KS Son: Lynn (Kathryn) Thurlow of Lindsborg, KS Son: Randy (Coleen) Thurlow of Wakefield, KS Brother: Reverend William Joseph (June) Bullock of Atchinson, KS 8 Grandchildren and 5 Great GrandchildrenFuneral Services: Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSBurial: Madura Cemetery, Clay County, KSVisitation: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 5-7 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or to CCCIF designated to the Clay Center Zoo c/o the funeral home

Helen Louise Thurlow

Betty J. Duncan of Westmoreland, KS, age 85, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;

A complete obituary and service information is pending&nbsp;Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.

Betty J. Duncan of Westmoreland, KS, age 85, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;A complete obituary and service information is pending&nbsp;Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.

Betty J. Duncan

Erma
 JoAnn “Jody” Drevets, 92, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior 
Jesus Christ on March 16, 2023.&nbsp; 

She was preceded in death by her 
husband of sixty-five years, Dr. Curtis Drevets, and survived by her 
brother Dr. Marion Hammarlund of Riverside, CA, and three sons, Dr. 
Wayne (Michele) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; Dr. Douglas (Becky) of Edmond, 
OK; and Brian (Carolyn) of Wichita; ten grandchildren, and four 
great-grandchildren. 

Born in Maple Hill, KS, March 8, 1931, to Milton 
and Verna Hammarlund, Jody graduated from Topeka High and Kansas State 
University with a business education degree. She taught at Hamilton and 
Manhattan High School before marrying Curtis in 1954. 

Jody raised three 
boys along with serving as Sedgwick County Medical Auxiliary President, 
librarian at Wichita Collegiate, and Director of Women’s Ministry at 
First Evangelical Free Church, as well as speaking about her faith in 
Christ at numerous Christian Women’s Connection events in Kansas and 
Nebraska.&nbsp; She also served alongside her husband on more than thirty 
international missions trips.&nbsp; Known for her warm and joyful outlook, 
Jody encouraged others wherever she went.&nbsp; Jody
 loved people and left a legacy of prayer, outreach, hospitality, and 
joy.&nbsp; 

Visitation with family and friends, 6-8 pm, Friday, March 24, at 
Cozine LIfe Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St., N.&nbsp; Wichita. Memorial Service 2:30 
pm, Saturday, March 25, at First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. 
Woodlawn.&nbsp; 

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 </figure>Erma
 JoAnn “Jody” Drevets, 92, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior 
Jesus Christ on March 16, 2023.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her 
husband of sixty-five years, Dr. Curtis Drevets, and survived by her 
brother Dr. Marion Hammarlund of Riverside, CA, and three sons, Dr. 
Wayne (Michele) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; Dr. Douglas (Becky) of Edmond, 
OK; and Brian (Carolyn) of Wichita; ten grandchildren, and four 
great-grandchildren. Born in Maple Hill, KS, March 8, 1931, to Milton 
and Verna Hammarlund, Jody graduated from Topeka High and Kansas State 
University with a business education degree. She taught at Hamilton and 
Manhattan High School before marrying Curtis in 1954. Jody raised three 
boys along with serving as Sedgwick County Medical Auxiliary President, 
librarian at Wichita Collegiate, and Director of Women’s Ministry at 
First Evangelical Free Church, as well as speaking about her faith in 
Christ at numerous Christian Women’s Connection events in Kansas and 
Nebraska.&nbsp; She also served alongside her husband on more than thirty 
international missions trips.&nbsp; Known for her warm and joyful outlook, 
Jody encouraged others wherever she went.&nbsp; Jody
 loved people and left a legacy of prayer, outreach, hospitality, and 
joy.&nbsp; Visitation with family and friends, 6-8 pm, Friday, March 24, at 
Cozine LIfe Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St., N.&nbsp; Wichita. Memorial Service 2:30 
pm, Saturday, March 25, at First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. 
Woodlawn.&nbsp;

Erma JoAnn 'Jody' Drevets

Irma Lynn Kimble Smith, 76, a resident of Baywood, La., and native of Amite, La., went to her heavenly home on March 17, 2023. 
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Bluff Creek Baptist 
Church from 9:00 am until service time at 11:00 am. Burial will follow 
in Naul Cemetery. Irma is survived by her daughter, Julie Smith Stevens 
(Joey) of Clinton, Luke H. Pamplin, Sr. (Kim P.) of Clinton and Kenneth 
W. Smith (Veronica S.) of Marshall, AR, sisters, Rhenda O'Malley (Tim) 
of Marble Falls, TX and Edith Kimble of Amite, brothers, Miton Kimble 
(Marie) of Slaughter, Luke Kimble Jr. of Manhattan, KS and George 
Kimble (Sharee) of Amite, grandchildren, Ashley E. Oliver, Luke H. 
Pamplin Jr., Jackson E. Stevens, D'Lanie R. Stevens, Rusty Triche, 
Randy Triche and Renee Triche. She is also survived by numerous great 
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in 
death by her father, Luke Robertson Kimble, mother, Rose Lee Kimble, 
husband, Donald E. Smith, sister, Dammanica Lee Sullivan, and brothers, 
Willie Harvey Kimble and Glen Robertson Kimble. 
Pallbearers will be Luke H. Pamplin Jr., Jackson E. Stevens, Jeremy Oliver, Tate Kirby, Taft Kirby and Brooks Kelly. 
Irma's love was caring for others and being "Aunt Irma" to many. She 
will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Special thanks to 
the staff at Grace Health and Rehab and Bridgeway Hospice.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Irma Lynn Kimble Smith, 76, a resident of Baywood, La., and native of Amite, La., went to her heavenly home on March 17, 2023. 
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Bluff Creek Baptist 
Church from 9:00 am until service time at 11:00 am. Burial will follow 
in Naul Cemetery. Irma is survived by her daughter, Julie Smith Stevens 
(Joey) of Clinton, Luke H. Pamplin, Sr. (Kim P.) of Clinton and Kenneth 
W. Smith (Veronica S.) of Marshall, AR, sisters, Rhenda O'Malley (Tim) 
of Marble Falls, TX and Edith Kimble of Amite, brothers, Miton Kimble 
(Marie) of Slaughter, Luke Kimble Jr. of Manhattan, KS and George 
Kimble (Sharee) of Amite, grandchildren, Ashley E. Oliver, Luke H. 
Pamplin Jr., Jackson E. Stevens, D'Lanie R. Stevens, Rusty Triche, 
Randy Triche and Renee Triche. She is also survived by numerous great 
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in 
death by her father, Luke Robertson Kimble, mother, Rose Lee Kimble, 
husband, Donald E. Smith, sister, Dammanica Lee Sullivan, and brothers, 
Willie Harvey Kimble and Glen Robertson Kimble. 
Pallbearers will be Luke H. Pamplin Jr., Jackson E. Stevens, Jeremy Oliver, Tate Kirby, Taft Kirby and Brooks Kelly. 
Irma's love was caring for others and being "Aunt Irma" to many. She 
will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Special thanks to 
the staff at Grace Health and Rehab and Bridgeway Hospice.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Irma Lynn (Kimble) Smith

Rosella Frances "Rose," "Rosie" Mallon, 93, of Manhattan, passed 
away on Thursday, March 16th, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan, 
Kansas with family holding her hand. She was a loving wife, a mother of 7
 children, a homemaker and a woman of strong Catholic faith.

Rose
 was born in Wheaton, KS on March 9, 1930, the daughter of the late 
Martin Victor and Teresa Gladys (Bennett) Horgan.  She was a graduate of
 Saint Columbkilles Catholic School in Blaine. On July 23, 1951, she was 
united in marriage to James "Jim" Arthur Mallon at the St. Columbkilles 
Catholic Church in Blaine.

She was a member of the 
Seven Dolors Catholic Church Manhattan, Seven Dolors Altar Society, 
Budget Shop Volunteer, served at the Adoration Chapel as well as an 
election volunteer.

Rose is survived by her seven 
children Janet L.(Larry) Collett, of Olathe; Patricia S. (Terry) Tanner,
 of Manhattan; Michael J. (Susan) Mallon, of Hutchinson; Dorothy A. 
Mallon (Cinda Hahn), of Branson, Missouri; Jean M. Bohning (Greg 
Kieffer) of Manhattan; Judy K. (Rich) Goehring, of Manhattan; Robert S. 
(Kimberly) Mallon, of Wichita.  Rose is also survived by siblings 
Carmaleta Drum and Bernadette Hecker, of Topeka; Michael (Ruby) Horgan, 
of Celina, Texas; Cheryl (Eldon) Randall of Scranton; sister-in-law 
Dorothy Jean Wesselmann, of Dallas, GA;  16 grandchildren and 16 
great-grandchildren.  Rose is preceded in death by her parents, husband,
 1 brother, and 4 sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 24th, at Seven Dolors 
Catholic Church in Manhattan, with Fr. Ryan McCandless officiating.  
Graveside services will be held at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Ogden 
following the service.

The family will receive friends 
from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a rosary beginning at 7:00 pm on Thursday, 
March 23rd at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.

The
 family requests any donations be directed to the Seven Dolors Catholic 
Church, 221 S. Juliette Manhattan, KS 66502, or Life Choice Ministries 
1445 Anderson, Manhattan, KS  66502.

For more information or to send an email condolence visit the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com.

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 </figure>Rosella Frances "Rose," "Rosie" Mallon, 93, of Manhattan, passed 
away on Thursday, March 16th, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan, 
Kansas with family holding her hand. She was a loving wife, a mother of 7
 children, a homemaker and a woman of strong Catholic faith.Rose
 was born in Wheaton, KS on March 9, 1930, the daughter of the late 
Martin Victor and Teresa Gladys (Bennett) Horgan. She was a graduate of
 Saint Columbkilles Catholic School in Blaine. On July 23, 1951, she was 
united in marriage to James "Jim" Arthur Mallon at the St. Columbkilles 
Catholic Church in Blaine.She was a member of the 
Seven Dolors Catholic Church Manhattan, Seven Dolors Altar Society, 
Budget Shop Volunteer, served at the Adoration Chapel as well as an 
election volunteer.Rose is survived by her seven 
children Janet L.(Larry) Collett, of Olathe; Patricia S. (Terry) Tanner,
 of Manhattan; Michael J. (Susan) Mallon, of Hutchinson; Dorothy A. 
Mallon (Cinda Hahn), of Branson, Missouri; Jean M. Bohning (Greg 
Kieffer) of Manhattan; Judy K. (Rich) Goehring, of Manhattan; Robert S. 
(Kimberly) Mallon, of Wichita. Rose is also survived by siblings 
Carmaleta Drum and Bernadette Hecker, of Topeka; Michael (Ruby) Horgan, 
of Celina, Texas; Cheryl (Eldon) Randall of Scranton; sister-in-law 
Dorothy Jean Wesselmann, of Dallas, GA; 16 grandchildren and 16 
great-grandchildren. Rose is preceded in death by her parents, husband,
 1 brother, and 4 sisters.A Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 24th, at Seven Dolors 
Catholic Church in Manhattan, with Fr. Ryan McCandless officiating. 
Graveside services will be held at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Ogden 
following the service.The family will receive friends 
from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a rosary beginning at 7:00 pm on Thursday, 
March 23rd at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.The
 family requests any donations be directed to the Seven Dolors Catholic 
Church, 221 S. Juliette Manhattan, KS 66502, or Life Choice Ministries 
1445 Anderson, Manhattan, KS 66502.For more information or to send an email condolence visit the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com.

Rosella Frances 'Rose,' 'Rosie' Mallon

Janet Jo McMeans Tompkins was born Janet Jo Jefferis on July 27, 1922,&nbsp; in Chicago, IL to Lowell C. and Vivian Pickering Jefferis.&nbsp; She passed 
from this life to enter her new life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus 
Christ on March 13, 2023, at the age of 100. Janet had been a resident of
 Featherstone Assisted Living since 2011. Prior to that, she had lived 
50 years in Irving, TX.

Janet spent her youth in Milwaukee, WI, Spiceland, IN, and Cedar 
Rapids, Iowa.&nbsp; She graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids in 1942.&nbsp; 
In the fall of 1943, Janet met with the Navy recruiters, tested and 
scored the highest on the written test ever recorded in Cedar Rapids, 
thus approving her for officer’s candidate school.&nbsp; Now just four months
 past her 21st birthday with a Bachelor’s degree in French and 8 months 
as a draftsman under her belt, Janet reported to Smith College in 
Northampton, Mass. on December 17, 1943.&nbsp; On April 4, 1944, she received
 her orders to report to the Office of Naval Communications, Annex in 
Washington, D,C.&nbsp; She spent her entire service coding and de-coding top 
secret, secret and routine messages.&nbsp; She earned several commendations 
and was promoted to Lt (jg) on July 1, 1945.&nbsp; She was released to 
inactive duty on May 3, 1946.&nbsp; On June 5, 1946, Janet Jo Jefferis was 
given her honorable discharge.&nbsp; She remained in the U.S. Naval Reserves 
until March 21, 1951, seven days shy of Sharon’s birth.

On June 8, 1946, Janet married F.W. McMeans (Mac), a Navy 
corpsman/Marine who served the medical corps in the Pacific Theater.&nbsp; 
After honeymooning in The Dells, WI, they left for the University of 
Iowa to begin their schooling on the Gi Bill.&nbsp; They both enrolled at 
Iowa where Mac earned his Pharmacy degree and Janet earned her Masters 
in Education.&nbsp; Wayne was born while they were in Iowa City on April 30, 
1949 (named for the war ship that took Mac to Guadalcanal). Following 
their schooling, Mac went with Osco Drug and moves took them to St. Paul
 and St. Cloud, MN after leaving Cedar Rapids where Sharon was born on 
March 28, 1951.&nbsp; After a particularly bitter winter in St. Cloud, Mac 
moved his family to Texas.&nbsp; Janet thought she would die in the Texas 
heat with no air conditioning.&nbsp; It was horrible, but they remained.&nbsp; Mac
 was not leaving his beloved Texas ever again! Diane was born in Dallas,
 TX on Dec.27, 1953.They owned and operated Williamsburg Drug for over 
10 years.

Janet was a great source of strength for her children. She endured 
much and sacrificed much for them.&nbsp; She lost Mac when she was young (52)
 and so was he (54).&nbsp; We did not think she would go on, but she did.&nbsp; 
Time and circumstance led Janet to marry again to Leslie Tompkins.&nbsp; 
Tommy passed away on Oct. 24, 2011.

Finding herself without a spouse for the first time in over 60 years,
 Janet explored some talents that she had laid aside.&nbsp; She began 
painting with oils and acrylics again, enjoyed reading and shopping with
 her daughters. Janet loved Facebook and she posted regularly until 
about age 99. She loved margaritas and enjoyed dining where she could 
order her signature drink.&nbsp; For her 100th birthday, she wanted a 
margarita party.&nbsp; It was unique and so much fun.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;She had many friends
 at Featherstone over the 12 years she lived there.&nbsp; Many of those 
friends pre-deceased her, but one special friend she me early on was 
Gingerlei Waddell, whom she met through Julia Dean. Gingerlei is known 
for wearing a flower in her hair so about 8 years ago, Janet adopted 
that.&nbsp; She loved her visits from Gingerlei.&nbsp; Saturdays you could find 
Gingerlei going through Janet’s refrigerator, throwing away tidbits of 
this and that and helping Janet with her latest project for 
de-cluttering!&nbsp;&nbsp; Janet’s tablemates at Featherstone were treasured 
friends, including Juanita Williams, Dorothy Seay and Dolphus and 
Jannine Haddock.&nbsp; Janet’s favorites were Waylon and Shawn Shirey, 
employees and friends at Featherstone.&nbsp; The girls, Ashton, Kayleigh, 
Tiffany, Brooklyn, Cadi and Emily and others too numerous to name, 
provided hours of companionship, laughs and assistance to Janet.&nbsp; Tina 
Vaughn kept Janet’s curly silver hair looking coifed and beautiful.&nbsp; 
Rachel McKinney and all the staff at Featherstone provided a loving and 
welcoming environment for her 12 years there.&nbsp; Complete Hospice, under 
the direction of Stacy Hutchens and her daughter Adi, loved Janet as 
their own.&nbsp; Their loving kindnesses over the years meant so much to 
Janet. She especially enjoyed her long visits with Adi and loved 
dispensing her sage advice on love.&nbsp; Adi and Janet were “best buds.” Her
 nurse, Tammy and caregiver, Julia made Janet’s last months easier.&nbsp;

Janet is preceded in death by her husband, F.W. McMeans and second 
husband, Leslie W. Tompkins; sister, Dorris Jefferis Hatt; daughter, 
Diane McMeans Kreger; sons-in-law, James E. Berish and Dr. Jack Landy 
Robinson.

Janet is survived by two of her children, Wayne McMeans of Waxahachi,
 TX and Sharon Robinson of Durant, OK.; daughter-in-law, Linda McMeans 
of Waxahachi, TX and son-in-law, Gary Kreger of Bennington, OK.&nbsp; 
Grandchildren, Gena Strasia of Middleton, WI; George Berish and wife 
Renee of Manhattan, KS, Jeff McMeans, wife Barbara, children A.J. and 
Sayre and granddaughter Ayria of Aubrey, TX.,and Sheila McMeans of 
Waxahachi, TX. &nbsp;Great grandchildren are Olivia, Luke and Julia Strasia 
of Middleton, WI; Reagan and Hadley Berish of Manhattan, KS; and Asher 
Wayne McMeans of Waxahachi, TX.

Family hour will be from 6-7 PM on Tuesday, March 21st, at the Holmes~Coffey~Murray Chapel, 121 N. 5th St., Durant, OK.

A chapel service will begin at 7:00 PM with Rev. Allen Carson officiating.

She will be laid to rest on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 11:00 AM at the 
DFW National Cemetery with Gary Kreger, George Berish, Jeff McMeans, Dr.
 Aaron Adair, Waylon Shirey and Pat Jennings serving as the pallbearers.
 Mr. Dolphus Haddock will serve as honorary pallbearer.

For those unable to make the viewing/service, a viewing room in the 
funeral home has been prepared for visitors to stop by and pay their 
respects.

Services are under the direction of Holmes~Coffey~Murray Funeral 
Home, 121 N. 5th St, Durant, OK 74701. www.holmescoffeymurray.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679153478127.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Janet Jo McMeans Tompkins was born Janet Jo Jefferis on July 27, 1922,&nbsp; in Chicago, IL to Lowell C. and Vivian Pickering Jefferis.&nbsp; She passed 
from this life to enter her new life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus 
Christ on March 13, 2023, at the age of 100. Janet had been a resident of
 Featherstone Assisted Living since 2011. Prior to that, she had lived 
50 years in Irving, TX.Janet spent her youth in Milwaukee, WI, Spiceland, IN, and Cedar 
Rapids, Iowa.&nbsp; She graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids in 1942.&nbsp; 
In the fall of 1943, Janet met with the Navy recruiters, tested and 
scored the highest on the written test ever recorded in Cedar Rapids, 
thus approving her for officer’s candidate school.&nbsp; Now just four months
 past her 21st birthday with a Bachelor’s degree in French and 8 months 
as a draftsman under her belt, Janet reported to Smith College in 
Northampton, Mass. on December 17, 1943.&nbsp; On April 4, 1944, she received
 her orders to report to the Office of Naval Communications, Annex in 
Washington, D,C.&nbsp; She spent her entire service coding and de-coding top 
secret, secret and routine messages.&nbsp; She earned several commendations 
and was promoted to Lt (jg) on July 1, 1945.&nbsp; She was released to 
inactive duty on May 3, 1946.&nbsp; On June 5, 1946, Janet Jo Jefferis was 
given her honorable discharge.&nbsp; She remained in the U.S. Naval Reserves 
until March 21, 1951, seven days shy of Sharon’s birth.On June 8, 1946, Janet married F.W. McMeans (Mac), a Navy 
corpsman/Marine who served the medical corps in the Pacific Theater.&nbsp; 
After honeymooning in The Dells, WI, they left for the University of 
Iowa to begin their schooling on the Gi Bill.&nbsp; They both enrolled at 
Iowa where Mac earned his Pharmacy degree and Janet earned her Masters 
in Education.&nbsp; Wayne was born while they were in Iowa City on April 30, 
1949 (named for the war ship that took Mac to Guadalcanal). Following 
their schooling, Mac went with Osco Drug and moves took them to St. Paul
 and St. Cloud, MN after leaving Cedar Rapids where Sharon was born on 
March 28, 1951.&nbsp; After a particularly bitter winter in St. Cloud, Mac 
moved his family to Texas.&nbsp; Janet thought she would die in the Texas 
heat with no air conditioning.&nbsp; It was horrible, but they remained.&nbsp; Mac
 was not leaving his beloved Texas ever again! Diane was born in Dallas,
 TX on Dec.27, 1953.They owned and operated Williamsburg Drug for over 
10 years.Janet was a great source of strength for her children. She endured 
much and sacrificed much for them.&nbsp; She lost Mac when she was young (52)
 and so was he (54).&nbsp; We did not think she would go on, but she did.&nbsp; 
Time and circumstance led Janet to marry again to Leslie Tompkins.&nbsp; 
Tommy passed away on Oct. 24, 2011.Finding herself without a spouse for the first time in over 60 years,
 Janet explored some talents that she had laid aside.&nbsp; She began 
painting with oils and acrylics again, enjoyed reading and shopping with
 her daughters. Janet loved Facebook and she posted regularly until 
about age 99. She loved margaritas and enjoyed dining where she could 
order her signature drink.&nbsp; For her 100th birthday, she wanted a 
margarita party.&nbsp; It was unique and so much fun.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;She had many friends
 at Featherstone over the 12 years she lived there.&nbsp; Many of those 
friends pre-deceased her, but one special friend she me early on was 
Gingerlei Waddell, whom she met through Julia Dean. Gingerlei is known 
for wearing a flower in her hair so about 8 years ago, Janet adopted 
that.&nbsp; She loved her visits from Gingerlei.&nbsp; Saturdays you could find 
Gingerlei going through Janet’s refrigerator, throwing away tidbits of 
this and that and helping Janet with her latest project for 
de-cluttering!&nbsp;&nbsp; Janet’s tablemates at Featherstone were treasured 
friends, including Juanita Williams, Dorothy Seay and Dolphus and 
Jannine Haddock.&nbsp; Janet’s favorites were Waylon and Shawn Shirey, 
employees and friends at Featherstone.&nbsp; The girls, Ashton, Kayleigh, 
Tiffany, Brooklyn, Cadi and Emily and others too numerous to name, 
provided hours of companionship, laughs and assistance to Janet.&nbsp; Tina 
Vaughn kept Janet’s curly silver hair looking coifed and beautiful.&nbsp; 
Rachel McKinney and all the staff at Featherstone provided a loving and 
welcoming environment for her 12 years there.&nbsp; Complete Hospice, under 
the direction of Stacy Hutchens and her daughter Adi, loved Janet as 
their own.&nbsp; Their loving kindnesses over the years meant so much to 
Janet. She especially enjoyed her long visits with Adi and loved 
dispensing her sage advice on love.&nbsp; Adi and Janet were “best buds.” Her
 nurse, Tammy and caregiver, Julia made Janet’s last months easier.&nbsp;Janet is preceded in death by her husband, F.W. McMeans and second 
husband, Leslie W. Tompkins; sister, Dorris Jefferis Hatt; daughter, 
Diane McMeans Kreger; sons-in-law, James E. Berish and Dr. Jack Landy 
Robinson.Janet is survived by two of her children, Wayne McMeans of Waxahachi,
 TX and Sharon Robinson of Durant, OK.; daughter-in-law, Linda McMeans 
of Waxahachi, TX and son-in-law, Gary Kreger of Bennington, OK.&nbsp; 
Grandchildren, Gena Strasia of Middleton, WI; George Berish and wife 
Renee of Manhattan, KS, Jeff McMeans, wife Barbara, children A.J. and 
Sayre and granddaughter Ayria of Aubrey, TX.,and Sheila McMeans of 
Waxahachi, TX. &nbsp;Great grandchildren are Olivia, Luke and Julia Strasia 
of Middleton, WI; Reagan and Hadley Berish of Manhattan, KS; and Asher 
Wayne McMeans of Waxahachi, TX.Family hour will be from 6-7 PM on Tuesday, March 21st, at the Holmes~Coffey~Murray Chapel, 121 N. 5th St., Durant, OK.A chapel service will begin at 7:00 PM with Rev. Allen Carson officiating.She will be laid to rest on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 11:00 AM at the 
DFW National Cemetery with Gary Kreger, George Berish, Jeff McMeans, Dr.
 Aaron Adair, Waylon Shirey and Pat Jennings serving as the pallbearers.
 Mr. Dolphus Haddock will serve as honorary pallbearer.For those unable to make the viewing/service, a viewing room in the 
funeral home has been prepared for visitors to stop by and pay their 
respects.Services are under the direction of Holmes~Coffey~Murray Funeral 
Home, 121 N. 5th St, Durant, OK 74701. www.holmescoffeymurray.com

Janet Jo Tompkins

After a brief illness, Margaret Rozella Klema McKittrick, 94, of 
Manhattan, Kansas, died on March 15, 2023, at Bramlage House in 
Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by family members. Marge, as she was 
known, was born April 19, 1928, in Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of James
 and Hattie Weinhold Klema.

Marge graduated from Wilson
 High School class of 1946. After graduation, she attended Kansas State 
University and taught Vocational Home Economics for a year in Beverly, 
three years in Plainville and a year at Hays Junior High in Hays.

On
 June 17, 1954, she married Richard Leland McKittrick in Wilson, Kansas,
 whom she had known since first grade. She returned to KSU to work on 
her Master’s degree in Early Child Development. The union was blessed 
with three children, Richard James McKittrick, of Mission Hills, Sandra 
McKittrick Blamey of Maui and Kathryn McKittrick Wichmann, of Manhattan.
 Marge is survived by her three children, their spouses Bev McKittrick, 
Jim Blamey, Tony Wichmann, nine grand-children and their spouses.

Marge
 was Den Mother for Cub Scouts and leader for Brownies and Girl Scouts. 
She also worked on KSU campus for many years with enrollment of new and 
returning students After raising the three children, she was a 
substitute teacher for USD 383. Marge was a member of the Peace Lutheran
 Church for many years, later transfering to First Lutheran Church, 
Lions Club, Delta Zeta, KNEA, AAUW, Stardusters, Creative Cooking, 
Manhattan Area Retired Teachers and Kansas State Alumni Association.

Marge
 enjoyed her grandchildren, sewing, fishing and Kansas State sports. She
 was active with other retired friends and in early retirement enjoyed 
square dancing, gardening and traveling. With her husband, Richard, 
retiring from U.S.D. # 383 in 1992 they traveled extensively in Europe, 
Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, the British Virgin 
Islands and all fifty of the states.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers, Dell, Gerald and Samuel.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 19th, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Cremation
 is planned with memorial service to be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 
20th, at First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, with 
Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private inurnment will be later 
in the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson, Kansas.

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

Memorial
 contributions may be made to Excelsior Lutheran Church Lighted Cross 
Fund in Wilson, KS, or First Lutheran Church in Manhattan. 

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679077273251.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>After a brief illness, Margaret Rozella Klema McKittrick, 94, of 
Manhattan, Kansas, died on March 15, 2023, at Bramlage House in 
Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by family members. Marge, as she was 
known, was born April 19, 1928, in Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of James
 and Hattie Weinhold Klema.Marge graduated from Wilson
 High School class of 1946. After graduation, she attended Kansas State 
University and taught Vocational Home Economics for a year in Beverly, 
three years in Plainville and a year at Hays Junior High in Hays.On
 June 17, 1954, she married Richard Leland McKittrick in Wilson, Kansas,
 whom she had known since first grade. She returned to KSU to work on 
her Master’s degree in Early Child Development. The union was blessed 
with three children, Richard James McKittrick, of Mission Hills, Sandra 
McKittrick Blamey of Maui and Kathryn McKittrick Wichmann, of Manhattan.
 Marge is survived by her three children, their spouses Bev McKittrick, 
Jim Blamey, Tony Wichmann, nine grand-children and their spouses.Marge
 was Den Mother for Cub Scouts and leader for Brownies and Girl Scouts. 
She also worked on KSU campus for many years with enrollment of new and 
returning students After raising the three children, she was a 
substitute teacher for USD 383. Marge was a member of the Peace Lutheran
 Church for many years, later transfering to First Lutheran Church, 
Lions Club, Delta Zeta, KNEA, AAUW, Stardusters, Creative Cooking, 
Manhattan Area Retired Teachers and Kansas State Alumni Association.Marge
 enjoyed her grandchildren, sewing, fishing and Kansas State sports. She
 was active with other retired friends and in early retirement enjoyed 
square dancing, gardening and traveling. With her husband, Richard, 
retiring from U.S.D. # 383 in 1992 they traveled extensively in Europe, 
Canada, Mexico, Egypt, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, the British Virgin 
Islands and all fifty of the states.Marge was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers, Dell, Gerald and Samuel.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 19th, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Cremation
 is planned with memorial service to be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 
20th, at First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS, with 
Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private inurnment will be later 
in the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson, Kansas.Online condolences may be left for her family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Memorial
 contributions may be made to Excelsior Lutheran Church Lighted Cross 
Fund in Wilson, KS, or First Lutheran Church in Manhattan. 
Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Margaret K. McKittrick

Mike Wendt, 69, of Herington, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 15,
 2023, at Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas, 
after multiple health complications. Mike was born on February 26, 1954,
 in Herington, KS to Glenn and Alice Wendt.&nbsp; 

He was baptized and 
confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington and graduated from 
Herington High School with the Class of 1972. 

On May 25, 1974, he
 was united in marriage to his best friend and soulmate, Debbie 
(Schlesener) Wendt, also at St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Mike and Debbie 
were blessed with a daughter, Kendra. 

Mike had a zest for life 
and approached everything in his life with a strong and positive work 
ethic.&nbsp; He always had a smile on his face and could light up any room.&nbsp; 
This remained true all the way through the end of his life.&nbsp; 

Mike
 had many hobbies including gardening, multiple home remodeling 
projects, cooking and baking, woodworking, camping, traveling, many 
trips to Branson with Debbie, and handyman projects for friends and 
family members.&nbsp; He was always looking for the next big project or 
adventure.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and 
watching football and basketball games.&nbsp; Mike adored his daughter 
Kendra, son-in-law Les, and grandkids Keira and Quinn, offering advice, a
 listening ear, or a joke and a smile. 

Mike worked hard his 
entire life, working briefly in construction before starting his 37-year
 career with the city of Herington.&nbsp; He started as an electrical 
lineman, and later served many years as Utilities Superintendent.&nbsp; With a
 servant leadership heart, he was always ready to help with disaster and
 storm relief at multiple cities across the state of Kansas throughout 
his career.&nbsp; He also served in several capacities with the Kansas 
Municipal Utilities and Kansas Municipal Energy Agencies, holding the 
position of chairman of the Mutual Aid Committee. 

He was preceded
 in death by his parents, his grandparents Solomon and Emilie Sader and 
Ted and Irene Wendt, and a stillborn sister, Glenda. 

He is 
survived by his devoted and loving wife of 48 years, Debbie of 
Herington, his daughter Kendra Kuhlman, son-in-law Les Kuhlman, 
granddaughter Keira Kuhlman and grandson Quinn Kuhlman, all of 
Manhattan, brothers Craig Wendt (Marcia) of Herington, Randy Wendt 
(Debbie) of Salina, Glenn Wendt (Berry) of Salina, sister Nancy Deason 
(Terry) of Wichita, as well as many close friends and relatives. 

He
 was an active and lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he
 served on the church council, and as an usher, greeter, altar guild, 
offering counter, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. 

Friends
 are encouraged to visit and watch the memorial video with the family on
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. 

Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; 

Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Mike at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679088441584.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mike Wendt, 69, of Herington, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 15,
 2023, at Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas, 
after multiple health complications. Mike was born on February 26, 1954,
 in Herington, KS to Glenn and Alice Wendt.&nbsp; He was baptized and 
confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington and graduated from 
Herington High School with the Class of 1972. On May 25, 1974, he
 was united in marriage to his best friend and soulmate, Debbie 
(Schlesener) Wendt, also at St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Mike and Debbie 
were blessed with a daughter, Kendra. Mike had a zest for life 
and approached everything in his life with a strong and positive work 
ethic.&nbsp; He always had a smile on his face and could light up any room.&nbsp; 
This remained true all the way through the end of his life.&nbsp; Mike
 had many hobbies including gardening, multiple home remodeling 
projects, cooking and baking, woodworking, camping, traveling, many 
trips to Branson with Debbie, and handyman projects for friends and 
family members.&nbsp; He was always looking for the next big project or 
adventure.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and 
watching football and basketball games.&nbsp; Mike adored his daughter 
Kendra, son-in-law Les, and grandkids Keira and Quinn, offering advice, a
 listening ear, or a joke and a smile. Mike worked hard his 
entire life, working briefly in construction before starting his 37-year
 career with the city of Herington.&nbsp; He started as an electrical 
lineman, and later served many years as Utilities Superintendent.&nbsp; With a
 servant leadership heart, he was always ready to help with disaster and
 storm relief at multiple cities across the state of Kansas throughout 
his career.&nbsp; He also served in several capacities with the Kansas 
Municipal Utilities and Kansas Municipal Energy Agencies, holding the 
position of chairman of the Mutual Aid Committee. He was preceded
 in death by his parents, his grandparents Solomon and Emilie Sader and 
Ted and Irene Wendt, and a stillborn sister, Glenda. He is 
survived by his devoted and loving wife of 48 years, Debbie of 
Herington, his daughter Kendra Kuhlman, son-in-law Les Kuhlman, 
granddaughter Keira Kuhlman and grandson Quinn Kuhlman, all of 
Manhattan, brothers Craig Wendt (Marcia) of Herington, Randy Wendt 
(Debbie) of Salina, Glenn Wendt (Berry) of Salina, sister Nancy Deason 
(Terry) of Wichita, as well as many close friends and relatives. He
 was an active and lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he
 served on the church council, and as an usher, greeter, altar guild, 
offering counter, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Friends
 are encouraged to visit and watch the memorial video with the family on
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Mike at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.

Mike Wendt

Linda J. Letcher was born on October 29, 1948, in Junction City, Kansas. 
She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Fred and Emma Harris, on a 
farm just outside of Junction City. Soon after graduating from Dwight 
High School in 1966, she moved to Kansas City where she took a job with 
Hallmark Cards. Linda married her husband, Ronald Letcher, in 1968 and 
together they enjoyed 52 years of marriage and had two sons, Jason and 
Jerod. When her first son was born, Linda decided to become a 
homemaker and for the next 25 years, she was very active in the lives of
 her boys and her community. Linda frequently volunteered at St. 
Patrick's Grade School and, after her sons were grown, worked there 
full-time as a secretary in the principal's office, retiring after 22 
years of dedicated service. In her free time, Linda loved cooking, 
quilting, bowling, and playing bass guitar as a member of several 
country bands. She also volunteered with 4-H and was a former board 
member of the Wy-Jon Women's Bowling Association. Linda was beloved
 by multiple generations of children, parents, faculty, and staff at St.
 Patrick's, and was considered a "second mom" to many of her sons' 
classmates and friends. It is a testament to her character that she will
 be deeply missed not only by friends she had known for decades, but 
also those whom she'd only met in her final months. Linda passed 
away peacefully while in hospice care on March 15, 2023, surrounded by 
friends and loved ones. She is survived by her two sons, as well as a 
great many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends. Linda 
was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, in 2020, and earlier by 
her parents, Ordella (Harris) Liley and James Godfrey, and sister, 
Karlene Graves. A visitation service will be held at Maple Hill 
Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 6:00pm to
 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her honor be made be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679088182581.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Linda J. Letcher was born on October 29, 1948, in Junction City, Kansas. 
She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Fred and Emma Harris, on a 
farm just outside of Junction City. Soon after graduating from Dwight 
High School in 1966, she moved to Kansas City where she took a job with 
Hallmark Cards. Linda married her husband, Ronald Letcher, in 1968 and 
together they enjoyed 52 years of marriage and had two sons, Jason and 
Jerod. When her first son was born, Linda decided to become a 
homemaker and for the next 25 years, she was very active in the lives of
 her boys and her community. Linda frequently volunteered at St. 
Patrick's Grade School and, after her sons were grown, worked there 
full-time as a secretary in the principal's office, retiring after 22 
years of dedicated service. In her free time, Linda loved cooking, 
quilting, bowling, and playing bass guitar as a member of several 
country bands. She also volunteered with 4-H and was a former board 
member of the Wy-Jon Women's Bowling Association. Linda was beloved
 by multiple generations of children, parents, faculty, and staff at St.
 Patrick's, and was considered a "second mom" to many of her sons' 
classmates and friends. It is a testament to her character that she will
 be deeply missed not only by friends she had known for decades, but 
also those whom she'd only met in her final months. Linda passed 
away peacefully while in hospice care on March 15, 2023, surrounded by 
friends and loved ones. She is survived by her two sons, as well as a 
great many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends. Linda 
was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, in 2020, and earlier by 
her parents, Ordella (Harris) Liley and James Godfrey, and sister, 
Karlene Graves. A visitation service will be held at Maple Hill 
Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 6:00pm to
 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her honor be made be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.&nbsp;

Linda J. Letcher

COVINGTON, La. — Jessica Ashley Gauntt, age 36, departed this 
life on March 4, 2023. Jessica was born in Junction City, Kansas, on May 
8, 1986. Jessica “Jess” was the daughter of Stacey Edwards and Michael 
Gauntt.

Jessica graduated from Poplar Springs High School in 2004. She had 
many friends during her life who remember her as being a kind and 
fun-loving person. She was always thinking of others and wanting to help
 those in need. She lived in many places including Bonifay, Florida, 
Jasper, Alabama, Pensacola, Florida, Eudora, Kansas, Milton, Florida, 
and most recently Covington, Louisiana.

Jessica is survived by her mother, Stacey (Jason) Edwards, father, 
Michael Gauntt, sons Jerrin Gauntt, Tuscon “Eli” Schenck, brother Jeremy
 Gauntt, sister, Jona Bauer, Uncle Don and Aunt Dot Hendrix, Uncle Carl 
and Aunt Jodeen Hendrix, and her beloved Granny Pat Hendrix. Also left 
behind to grieve her are her companion for seven years, Brian Schenck, 
and best friend Evelyn Carnley and many family members and friends. She 
is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Serinity Dawn Hansen, 
grandfather Tuscon Hendrix and Uncle Scott Hendrix.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on 
Saturday March 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Capel of Bagnell &amp; Son 
Funeral Home 75212 Hwy 437 Covington, Louisiana 70435 with visitation 
from 11:00 a.m. until service time.

“May the choirs of angels come to greet you and speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his Mercy.”

Bagnell &amp; Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

COVINGTON, La. — Jessica Ashley Gauntt, age 36, departed this 
life on March 4, 2023. Jessica was born in Junction City, Kansas, on May 
8, 1986. Jessica “Jess” was the daughter of Stacey Edwards and Michael 
Gauntt.Jessica graduated from Poplar Springs High School in 2004. She had 
many friends during her life who remember her as being a kind and 
fun-loving person. She was always thinking of others and wanting to help
 those in need. She lived in many places including Bonifay, Florida, 
Jasper, Alabama, Pensacola, Florida, Eudora, Kansas, Milton, Florida, 
and most recently Covington, Louisiana.Jessica is survived by her mother, Stacey (Jason) Edwards, father, 
Michael Gauntt, sons Jerrin Gauntt, Tuscon “Eli” Schenck, brother Jeremy
 Gauntt, sister, Jona Bauer, Uncle Don and Aunt Dot Hendrix, Uncle Carl 
and Aunt Jodeen Hendrix, and her beloved Granny Pat Hendrix. Also left 
behind to grieve her are her companion for seven years, Brian Schenck, 
and best friend Evelyn Carnley and many family members and friends. She 
is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Serinity Dawn Hansen, 
grandfather Tuscon Hendrix and Uncle Scott Hendrix.Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on 
Saturday March 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Capel of Bagnell &amp; Son 
Funeral Home 75212 Hwy 437 Covington, Louisiana 70435 with visitation 
from 11:00 a.m. until service time.We love you, Jess.“May the choirs of angels come to greet you and speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his Mercy.”Bagnell &amp; Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jessica Ashley Gauntt

Gail Eileen Bozek, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, 
February 27, 2023.  She was born on July 17, 1937, in the town of 
Amsterdam, New York.

Gail is survived by her two 
children from a previous marriage: a son, Donald Gene Young Jr., and 
his wife Deborah Young, of Glen, NY; and a daughter, Barbara Jean 
(Young) Cyriacks, and her husband, Gilbert Cyriacks, of Manhattan, 
Kansas; also a granddaughter, Amanda Young, of Schenectady, NY; a 
grandson, Taylor Young and his wife Killian, and a great grandson, David
 Young of Galway, NY.

She is also survived by four 
brothers: Herman Spencer and his wife Kay of Dakota Dunes, SD and their 
daughter Jody Atchison and her husband Brian; Seymour Spencer, Jr. of 
Johnstown, NY; John Spencer and his wife Toni of Amsterdam, NY, and 
their children Carrie-Anne French and Shannon Trembley; and James 
Spencer, of Leeds, MA.

She is also survived by 3 
stepchildren: Daniel Bozek Jr. and his wife Tracy and their children 
Nicole and Daniel; Linda Bozek and her children, Jennifer and Franklin; 
and Sandy Adair and her husband, Bradley, and their children, Danielle, 
Denise and Bradley.

She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Daniel Richard Bozek; her parents, Seymour Spencer and Carrie 
Baird Spencer; and a niece, Casey Spencer.

She attended
 State University of New York at Cobleskill where she was Copy Editor 
for their “Hill Whispers” newspaper. She graduated in 1957 with an 
Associate Degree in Food Service Administration.

As a 
single mom in the ‘60s, she cared for her young children, with support 
from her family, by working in Food Service in the Johnstown Hospital.

Before
 retiring, she had worked for 16 years in the sheet metal industry at 
the White Mop Wringer Co. in Fultonville, NY, where she met Dan.

Gail was united in marriage to Daniel Richard Bozek on June 14, 1980.  They enjoyed square dancing and bowling as a couple.

She
 was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 29, 1980, and 
became a member of the Johnstown Congregation.  Upon moving to Hillcrest
 Spring Assisted Living Facility, she became a member of the Amsterdam 
Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. For the last six years she has 
lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Manhattan, Kansas.

A
 virtual Memorial service will be transmitted via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. 
Central Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.

Meeting ID: 873 8589 6318 Passcode: faithful

Gail
 had a high respect for the work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses that helps 
millions of people worldwide. So, in lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be directed to Jehovah's Witnesses at&nbsp;donate.jw.org. 
and select "Worldwide Work."

To leave condolences or comments, please visit https://www.irvinparkview.com&nbsp;and click on OBITUARIES.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679077409040.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gail Eileen Bozek, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, 
February 27, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1937, in the town of 
Amsterdam, New York.Gail is survived by her two 
children from a previous marriage: a son, Donald Gene Young Jr., and 
his wife Deborah Young, of Glen, NY; and a daughter, Barbara Jean 
(Young) Cyriacks, and her husband, Gilbert Cyriacks, of Manhattan, 
Kansas; also a granddaughter, Amanda Young, of Schenectady, NY; a 
grandson, Taylor Young and his wife Killian, and a great grandson, David
 Young of Galway, NY.She is also survived by four 
brothers: Herman Spencer and his wife Kay of Dakota Dunes, SD and their 
daughter Jody Atchison and her husband Brian; Seymour Spencer, Jr. of 
Johnstown, NY; John Spencer and his wife Toni of Amsterdam, NY, and 
their children Carrie-Anne French and Shannon Trembley; and James 
Spencer, of Leeds, MA.She is also survived by 3 
stepchildren: Daniel Bozek Jr. and his wife Tracy and their children 
Nicole and Daniel; Linda Bozek and her children, Jennifer and Franklin; 
and Sandy Adair and her husband, Bradley, and their children, Danielle, 
Denise and Bradley.She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Daniel Richard Bozek; her parents, Seymour Spencer and Carrie 
Baird Spencer; and a niece, Casey Spencer.She attended
 State University of New York at Cobleskill where she was Copy Editor 
for their “Hill Whispers” newspaper. She graduated in 1957 with an 
Associate Degree in Food Service Administration.As a 
single mom in the ‘60s, she cared for her young children, with support 
from her family, by working in Food Service in the Johnstown Hospital.Before
 retiring, she had worked for 16 years in the sheet metal industry at 
the White Mop Wringer Co. in Fultonville, NY, where she met Dan.Gail was united in marriage to Daniel Richard Bozek on June 14, 1980. They enjoyed square dancing and bowling as a couple.She
 was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 29, 1980, and 
became a member of the Johnstown Congregation. Upon moving to Hillcrest
 Spring Assisted Living Facility, she became a member of the Amsterdam 
Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. For the last six years she has 
lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Manhattan, Kansas.A
 virtual Memorial service will be transmitted via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. 
Central Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.Meeting ID: 873 8589 6318 Passcode: faithfulGail
 had a high respect for the work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses that helps 
millions of people worldwide. So, in lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be directed to Jehovah's Witnesses at&nbsp;donate.jw.org. 
and select "Worldwide Work."To leave condolences or comments, please visit https://www.irvinparkview.com&nbsp;and click on OBITUARIES.

Gail Eileen Bozek

Diana Mathilda (Beauregard) Catlin 
went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023.&nbsp; She was born to 
Albert &amp; Josephine (Goyette) Beauregard March 14, 1931, in Clifton. 
She attended Grade School at country schools including Limestone. At 14 
she moved to a boarding house in Miltonvale to attend High School.&nbsp; She 
worked odd jobs to pay for her room and board. While in High School she 
worked in the lunchroom to help pay for her meals.&nbsp; She participated in 
band and was proud to be a drum majorette.&nbsp; She began working for the 
Citizen’s State Bank in Miltonvale and worked five years until 1953.&nbsp; 
She married the love of her life, Dean Catlin on October 22, 1953.

Diana was active in St. Anthony’s 
Catholic Church in Miltonvale, St. Anthony’s Altar Society, Miltonvale 
Manor Board, Miltonvale Chamber of Commerce, and many others. She was 
the Matriarch of her family’s Faith always leading by example. She 
always put others ahead of herself in all things.&nbsp; She sent greeting 
cards to family and friends throughout her life.

Her biggest joy was her family.&nbsp; She 
never missed a ballgame, recital, program or otherwise. She loved 
cooking for them and others.&nbsp; Family favorites included brownies, 
chocolate peanut butter balls, chocolate pudding cake and well, 
everything.

Preceeding her in death were her 
parents, sister Dora Mae Lister and husband Carl, brother &amp; sister 
in law Harry (Bub) &amp; Fay Catlin, brother Albert Lee (passing the 
same day), granddaughters Erin &amp; Elisha Brummet.

Left to celebrate her life include her
 husband, Dean, son Dan Catlin, Miltonvale,&nbsp; daughters Debra Catlin, 
Miltonvale, &nbsp;and Darla (Bryan) Bebber, Miltonvale.&nbsp; Grandchildren Chris 
(Melissa) McNeil Miltonvale, Lindsey Forslund (Zack) Neodesha, Kansas, 
&nbsp;Nate (Skylar) Brummet, Miltonvale, Nick Brummet, Miltonvale.&nbsp; Step 
Grandchildren; Maryssa (AJ) Lewis, Clyde Ohio, Cassie Lagroon, Salina, 
James (Zule) Bebber, Austin, Texas, BeyLee Brummet, Lincoln Ks, Lauren 
Brummet, Cawker City, Ks, and Colby Ensign, Miltonvale, Ks.

Great grandchildren Tayla Diane 
Forslund, Neodesha, Cashdyn Brummet, Brooks Brummet, Laikyn Brummet, and
 Baby Brummet (coming in September),Miltonvale. Step Great 
Grandchildren: Baylor &amp; Kenley Lewis, Clyde Oh, Camden &amp; Cambri 
Lagroon, Salina, Ks, Derek &amp; Alayna Bebber Austin, Tx.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17th, from 5-7 p.m. with rosary to follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 18th at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Miltonvale. Memorials can be given to the St. Anthony’s Alter Society.&nbsp;

The live stream for the service will start shortly before 2:00PM at the following link.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679003876548.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Diana Mathilda (Beauregard) Catlin 
went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023.&nbsp; She was born to 
Albert &amp; Josephine (Goyette) Beauregard March 14, 1931, in Clifton. 
She attended Grade School at country schools including Limestone. At 14 
she moved to a boarding house in Miltonvale to attend High School.&nbsp; She 
worked odd jobs to pay for her room and board. While in High School she 
worked in the lunchroom to help pay for her meals.&nbsp; She participated in 
band and was proud to be a drum majorette.&nbsp; She began working for the 
Citizen’s State Bank in Miltonvale and worked five years until 1953.&nbsp; 
She married the love of her life, Dean Catlin on October 22, 1953.Diana was active in St. Anthony’s 
Catholic Church in Miltonvale, St. Anthony’s Altar Society, Miltonvale 
Manor Board, Miltonvale Chamber of Commerce, and many others. She was 
the Matriarch of her family’s Faith always leading by example. She 
always put others ahead of herself in all things.&nbsp; She sent greeting 
cards to family and friends throughout her life.Her biggest joy was her family.&nbsp; She 
never missed a ballgame, recital, program or otherwise. She loved 
cooking for them and others.&nbsp; Family favorites included brownies, 
chocolate peanut butter balls, chocolate pudding cake and well, 
everything.Preceeding her in death were her 
parents, sister Dora Mae Lister and husband Carl, brother &amp; sister 
in law Harry (Bub) &amp; Fay Catlin, brother Albert Lee (passing the 
same day), granddaughters Erin &amp; Elisha Brummet.Left to celebrate her life include her
 husband, Dean, son Dan Catlin, Miltonvale,&nbsp; daughters Debra Catlin, 
Miltonvale, &nbsp;and Darla (Bryan) Bebber, Miltonvale.&nbsp; Grandchildren Chris 
(Melissa) McNeil Miltonvale, Lindsey Forslund (Zack) Neodesha, Kansas, 
&nbsp;Nate (Skylar) Brummet, Miltonvale, Nick Brummet, Miltonvale.&nbsp; Step 
Grandchildren; Maryssa (AJ) Lewis, Clyde Ohio, Cassie Lagroon, Salina, 
James (Zule) Bebber, Austin, Texas, BeyLee Brummet, Lincoln Ks, Lauren 
Brummet, Cawker City, Ks, and Colby Ensign, Miltonvale, Ks.Great grandchildren Tayla Diane 
Forslund, Neodesha, Cashdyn Brummet, Brooks Brummet, Laikyn Brummet, and
 Baby Brummet (coming in September),Miltonvale. Step Great 
Grandchildren: Baylor &amp; Kenley Lewis, Clyde Oh, Camden &amp; Cambri 
Lagroon, Salina, Ks, Derek &amp; Alayna Bebber Austin, Tx.Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17th, from 5-7 p.m. with rosary to follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 18th at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Miltonvale. Memorials can be given to the St. Anthony’s Alter Society.&nbsp;The live stream for the service will start shortly before 2:00PM at the following link.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome</a>

Diana Catlin

Nicolae "Nicu" Gligor, 68, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Romania, passed away at Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. He was a retired bank manager in his home country of Romania. 

Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation is assisting with funeral arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680537473235.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nicolae "Nicu" Gligor, 68, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Romania, passed away at Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. He was a retired bank manager in his home country of Romania. Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation is assisting with funeral arrangements.

Nicolae 'Nicu' Gligor

Sylvia Louise Brown, 68, of Junction City, KS passed away peacefully on 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, KS. 

A 
visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, with 
the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. at Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
 in Junction City with Reverend Andrew J. Rollins officiating and 
Reverend Viola W. Jones providing the eulogy. Burial will follow the 
service at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to 
be given to Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1711 N. Washington Street, 
Junction City, KS. Sylvia was born on August 6, 1954, in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Elliott &amp; Barbara J. (Wilson) Smith. Sylvia
 graduated from Junction City High School with the Class of 1972. 
During high school she worked at Brown’s Floral and continued to work 
there during holidays and special occasions until they closed in 2006. 
In October 1975, Sylvia began her federal civil service career on Fort 
Riley. She worked in Property Book and Supply Management for 34 years 
until she retired in 2009. She also worked as a C.N.A. at Valley Vista 
and then Valley View Senior Life for 4 years in the evenings during 
1997-2001. Sylvia was a lifelong member of Ward Chapel A.M.E. 
Church, where she sang in the Angelic and Inspirational Choirs. She 
served as the director of the Young People’s Division. She was a 
Steward and Trustee and served as the Church Secretary from the time she
 retired from civil service in 2009 until 2020. Sylvia was the 
resident therapist wherever she went. She loved going to Dillon’s and 
Walmart and enjoyed catching up with friends. She never met a stranger.
 Her hobbies included: reading, making flower arrangements, caring for 
plants, and playing cards, especially Bid Whist and Spades. In her 
younger years, she was adventurous and enjoyed driving across the United
 States with her friends, riding motorcycles and playing softball with 
church members in the Adult Softball League. She was an amazing
 and wonderful mom and aunt. Her son Byron was her only and child and 
she ensured that he was well provided for, loved, and protected. She 
served as a second mom to her nephews and nieces. Her nieces and 
nephews gave her many names over the years: Aunt Sylvia, SLB, Syl, Ms. 
Brown and Sybbie. She was “old school” and ensured they were well 
groomed, and on their best behavior out in public. She had individual 
named rulers for her son and her nephews and nieces. She would pull the
 ruler out and give them a look to get them back in line. She also did 
this with other children in church. Everyone knew that Aunt Sylvia, Ms.
 Sylvia or Ms. Brown did not play. As she became a great aunt, she 
became a softy and the ruler went away. Her great nieces and nephews 
loved going to her house and hanging with her, because she would cook 
for them, and take them to Walmart and McDonald’s. She was known for 
giving crisp $2 bills and $1 bills to equal the age of one’s birthday. Sylvia
 valued faith, family, and community. She knew the Lord and ensured her
 family knew them as well. She loved her family and made sure they 
stayed connected and participated in community events such as the Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Juneteenth Celebrations. She was big on 
creating traditions. Sylvia had an old soul and had many 
friends and mentors who were her elders. She was God-fearing, selfless,
 kind, and a servant leader at heart. She was an amazing cook and was 
always asked to make cabbage or green beans for others. After she 
retired, she would cook and call others to come pick up food. She had a
 giving heart and loved fully. She always had a kind and encouraging 
word and listening ear. She was full of life and enjoyed caring for the 
elderly and sick, which was her purpose in life. Her smile, 
listening ear, big laugh, giving spirit, and care for others will live 
on in her family and the many lives she touched. Sylvia leaves to
 mourn her beloved family. Survivors include: one son, Byron Jerome 
Brown and her granddaughter Anaiza Marie Brown-Colon of Orlando, 
Florida. Her parents Elliott and Barbara J. Smith and two brothers, 
Elliott Lynn Smith and Erick Lamont Smith all of Junction City, KS. Her
 nephews and nieces who she treated as her children: Three nephews: 
Lynn “L” Smith and his wife Amber of Topeka, KS; Elliott “Buster” Smith 
and his wife Sarah of Springfield, MO; Eric McMahan of Tennessee; Rina 
D. Neal and her husband Jimmy of Junction City, KS; Teena M. Figueroa 
and her husband Raymond of Lawton, OK; and DeAnne D. McMahan of Las 
Vegas, NV. Her great nieces and nephews: A’Lya E. Figueroa, Ariana 
Smith, Jayson Neal, Ellarah Smith, Sarelle Smith, Jalen McMahan, Adric 
Smith, Maya Neal, Gloriana Emmi, Lailani Smith, and Loelle Smith. One aunt: Shirley Wise; many cousins and a host of family and friends who loved and adored her. Sylvia
 was preceded in death by her grandparents Will and Katie Smith and 
David and Mary Wilson; her sister LaDonna Marie Smith, her Godmother 
Lola Broils and special friend Minnie P. Boyd, as well as several aunts,
 uncles, and cousins.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678989665252.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sylvia Louise Brown, 68, of Junction City, KS passed away peacefully on 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Stormont Vail Healthcare in Topeka, KS. A 
visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023, with 
the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. at Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
 in Junction City with Reverend Andrew J. Rollins officiating and 
Reverend Viola W. Jones providing the eulogy. Burial will follow the 
service at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to 
be given to Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1711 N. Washington Street, 
Junction City, KS. Sylvia was born on August 6, 1954, in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Elliott &amp; Barbara J. (Wilson) Smith. Sylvia
 graduated from Junction City High School with the Class of 1972. 
During high school she worked at Brown’s Floral and continued to work 
there during holidays and special occasions until they closed in 2006. 
In October 1975, Sylvia began her federal civil service career on Fort 
Riley. She worked in Property Book and Supply Management for 34 years 
until she retired in 2009. She also worked as a C.N.A. at Valley Vista 
and then Valley View Senior Life for 4 years in the evenings during 
1997-2001. Sylvia was a lifelong member of Ward Chapel A.M.E. 
Church, where she sang in the Angelic and Inspirational Choirs. She 
served as the director of the Young People’s Division. She was a 
Steward and Trustee and served as the Church Secretary from the time she
 retired from civil service in 2009 until 2020. Sylvia was the 
resident therapist wherever she went. She loved going to Dillon’s and 
Walmart and enjoyed catching up with friends. She never met a stranger.
 Her hobbies included: reading, making flower arrangements, caring for 
plants, and playing cards, especially Bid Whist and Spades. In her 
younger years, she was adventurous and enjoyed driving across the United
 States with her friends, riding motorcycles and playing softball with 
church members in the Adult Softball League. She was an amazing
 and wonderful mom and aunt. Her son Byron was her only and child and 
she ensured that he was well provided for, loved, and protected. She 
served as a second mom to her nephews and nieces. Her nieces and 
nephews gave her many names over the years: Aunt Sylvia, SLB, Syl, Ms. 
Brown and Sybbie. She was “old school” and ensured they were well 
groomed, and on their best behavior out in public. She had individual 
named rulers for her son and her nephews and nieces. She would pull the
 ruler out and give them a look to get them back in line. She also did 
this with other children in church. Everyone knew that Aunt Sylvia, Ms.
 Sylvia or Ms. Brown did not play. As she became a great aunt, she 
became a softy and the ruler went away. Her great nieces and nephews 
loved going to her house and hanging with her, because she would cook 
for them, and take them to Walmart and McDonald’s. She was known for 
giving crisp $2 bills and $1 bills to equal the age of one’s birthday. Sylvia
 valued faith, family, and community. She knew the Lord and ensured her
 family knew them as well. She loved her family and made sure they 
stayed connected and participated in community events such as the Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Juneteenth Celebrations. She was big on 
creating traditions. Sylvia had an old soul and had many 
friends and mentors who were her elders. She was God-fearing, selfless,
 kind, and a servant leader at heart. She was an amazing cook and was 
always asked to make cabbage or green beans for others. After she 
retired, she would cook and call others to come pick up food. She had a
 giving heart and loved fully. She always had a kind and encouraging 
word and listening ear. She was full of life and enjoyed caring for the 
elderly and sick, which was her purpose in life. Her smile, 
listening ear, big laugh, giving spirit, and care for others will live 
on in her family and the many lives she touched. Sylvia leaves to
 mourn her beloved family. Survivors include: one son, Byron Jerome 
Brown and her granddaughter Anaiza Marie Brown-Colon of Orlando, 
Florida. Her parents Elliott and Barbara J. Smith and two brothers, 
Elliott Lynn Smith and Erick Lamont Smith all of Junction City, KS. Her
 nephews and nieces who she treated as her children: Three nephews: 
Lynn “L” Smith and his wife Amber of Topeka, KS; Elliott “Buster” Smith 
and his wife Sarah of Springfield, MO; Eric McMahan of Tennessee; Rina 
D. Neal and her husband Jimmy of Junction City, KS; Teena M. Figueroa 
and her husband Raymond of Lawton, OK; and DeAnne D. McMahan of Las 
Vegas, NV. Her great nieces and nephews: A’Lya E. Figueroa, Ariana 
Smith, Jayson Neal, Ellarah Smith, Sarelle Smith, Jalen McMahan, Adric 
Smith, Maya Neal, Gloriana Emmi, Lailani Smith, and Loelle Smith. One aunt: Shirley Wise; many cousins and a host of family and friends who loved and adored her. Sylvia
 was preceded in death by her grandparents Will and Katie Smith and 
David and Mary Wilson; her sister LaDonna Marie Smith, her Godmother 
Lola Broils and special friend Minnie P. Boyd, as well as several aunts,
 uncles, and cousins.

Sylvia Louise Brown

Everett L. Schran, age 88, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.

He
 was born on September 5, 1934, in Walker, Kansas, to Edward and Caroline
 (Hammerschmidt) Schrant.  He married Alice Marie (Jacobs) on September 
11, 1958, at Gorham, Kansas.

He was a farmer, raising 
crops and cattle.  He grew up in Walker, attended the Walker Grade 
School,&nbsp;and was a 1952 graduate of the Gorham High School.  Everett was a
 member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Gorham, and member of the 
Gorham Knights of Columbus Council #2744.  He served on the Gorham CO-OP
 Board, and the Big Creek Township Board.

Survivors 
include his wife, Alice Marie, of the home; his daughters, Annette Smith
 and husband, Jim, McPherson, KS; Michelle Geist and husband, Bill, 
Victoria, KS; his grandchildren, Alison Brunsell (Scott); Janelle Krivin
 (Chad); Lyle Smith (fiancé, Rachel Porter); Rachelle Orr (Matt); Nathan
 Geist (Ashley); his great grandchildren, Ava, Ayla, Conner, August, 
Emmi, Lillie, Kennedy, and Kinsley; his brother, Vernon Schrant, 
Anthony, KS; his sister, Fran Schroeder and husband, Bud, Prescott, AZ; 
his brother-in-law, Tom Irvine, Manhattan, KS; his sister-in-law, 
Bernita Schrant, Victoria, KS.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Caroline; his brother, Norman Schrant; and his sister, Regina Irvine.

Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2023, at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham with Father Michael Elan officiating.
  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gorham.

A 
Gorham Knights of Columbus rosary with the Gorham Daughters of Isabella 
joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, and a vigil service will be at 
7:00 P.M. Thursday, both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham.

Visitation
 will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. 
Friday, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: the Gorham Senior Center or St. Mary’s Cemetery in care of the mortuary.

Services
 are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, 
Kansas 67671.  Condolences can be sent via e-mail to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678984056639.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Everett L. Schran, age 88, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.He
 was born on September 5, 1934, in Walker, Kansas, to Edward and Caroline
 (Hammerschmidt) Schrant. He married Alice Marie (Jacobs) on September 
11, 1958, at Gorham, Kansas.He was a farmer, raising 
crops and cattle. He grew up in Walker, attended the Walker Grade 
School,&nbsp;and was a 1952 graduate of the Gorham High School. Everett was a
 member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Gorham, and member of the 
Gorham Knights of Columbus Council #2744. He served on the Gorham CO-OP
 Board, and the Big Creek Township Board.Survivors 
include his wife, Alice Marie, of the home; his daughters, Annette Smith
 and husband, Jim, McPherson, KS; Michelle Geist and husband, Bill, 
Victoria, KS; his grandchildren, Alison Brunsell (Scott); Janelle Krivin
 (Chad); Lyle Smith (fiancé, Rachel Porter); Rachelle Orr (Matt); Nathan
 Geist (Ashley); his great grandchildren, Ava, Ayla, Conner, August, 
Emmi, Lillie, Kennedy, and Kinsley; his brother, Vernon Schrant, 
Anthony, KS; his sister, Fran Schroeder and husband, Bud, Prescott, AZ; 
his brother-in-law, Tom Irvine, Manhattan, KS; his sister-in-law, 
Bernita Schrant, Victoria, KS.Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Caroline; his brother, Norman Schrant; and his sister, Regina Irvine.Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2023, at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham with Father Michael Elan officiating.
 Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gorham.A 
Gorham Knights of Columbus rosary with the Gorham Daughters of Isabella 
joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, and a vigil service will be at 
7:00 P.M. Thursday, both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham.Visitation
 will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. 
Friday, all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham.The family suggests memorials made payable to: the Gorham Senior Center or St. Mary’s Cemetery in care of the mortuary.Services
 are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, 
Kansas 67671. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Everett L. Schrant

Pamela Hillard, Seattle, WA, beloved wife of 
Ben Hillard, formerly of New London, IA, passed away on January 30, 
2023. Pam was born in Detroit, MI on January 25, 1945, to parents Michael
 and Roselyn Stocker.

Pam was raised in Los Angeles, 
CA were she was a 1966 college graduate from U.C. Berkley. In 1978, she 
began teaching school where she met Ben. They were married on May 6, 
1983. They traveled to London, England and taught school for the years 
of 1985-1986. In 1987, Pam was hired to become Head of Health Curriculum 
of Seattle Schools where she retired in 2010.

Survivors include her husband 
Ben, daughter Chloe Anderson, two grandchildren, Zella Rae and Max 
Anderson, all of Seattle; stepsons Derek (Sarah) Hillard and Todd 
Hillard, Portland, OR; two stepgrandchildren, Sophia and Stella Hillard,
 Manhattan, KS; sister-in-law Roberta Ball, Mt. Pleasant, formally of 
New London; and brother-in law-Marvin (Cecelia) Hillard, Phoenix, AZ.

Pam was predeceased by her parents, one sister and one stepson, Marquis Hillard.

Cremation was accorded to her wishes and a private family service to be held at a later date.

Those wishing to remember Pam 
with cards of sympathy please send to: Ben Hillard, 1301 Spring St., 
First Hill Plaza, Seattle, WA 98104.

Pamela Hillard, Seattle, WA, beloved wife of 
Ben Hillard, formerly of New London, IA, passed away on January 30, 
2023. Pam was born in Detroit, MI on January 25, 1945, to parents Michael
 and Roselyn Stocker.Pam was raised in Los Angeles, 
CA were she was a 1966 college graduate from U.C. Berkley. In 1978, she 
began teaching school where she met Ben. They were married on May 6, 
1983. They traveled to London, England and taught school for the years 
of 1985-1986. In 1987, Pam was hired to become Head of Health Curriculum 
of Seattle Schools where she retired in 2010.Survivors include her husband 
Ben, daughter Chloe Anderson, two grandchildren, Zella Rae and Max 
Anderson, all of Seattle; stepsons Derek (Sarah) Hillard and Todd 
Hillard, Portland, OR; two stepgrandchildren, Sophia and Stella Hillard,
 Manhattan, KS; sister-in-law Roberta Ball, Mt. Pleasant, formally of 
New London; and brother-in law-Marvin (Cecelia) Hillard, Phoenix, AZ.Pam was predeceased by her parents, one sister and one stepson, Marquis Hillard.Cremation was accorded to her wishes and a private family service to be held at a later date.Those wishing to remember Pam 
with cards of sympathy please send to: Ben Hillard, 1301 Spring St., 
First Hill Plaza, Seattle, WA 98104.

Pamela Hillard

Dorothea Zafran, 94, of Ogden, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.

Dorothea
 was born in Nuremberg, Germany where she met and married Sam Zafran on 
Nov 8th, 1958. After service in Germany, Sam was to be stationed at Fort Riley, KS, moving his family to America. Dorothea became a U.S. citizen 
and was very proud to do so.

Dorothy was a wonderful 
and loving homemaker, bringing Old World charm and tradition as well as 
her culinary talents to friends and family. She was a homeroom mother, 
PTA member, and generous community member whose cheesecakes were loved 
by all!  She was a fierce wildlife and animal lover and rescuer: 
monkeys, cats, dogs, roosters, skunks, owls, lizards-any and all found 
sanctuary with her. One of the greatest stories was her luring a rescue 
skunk across four lanes of traffic-which had stopped in awe-to shelter. 
She was such a ward of Nature, that it would not be unusual for her 
rescues to return with extended ‘family.’  She was loved by the 
community for her holiday decorations, treats, and her warm-hearted 
spirit.

Dorothea is survived by her husband of 65 
years, Sam, four children: Leona, Manuela, Mark, and Anthony; five 
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and three Great-Great 
grandchildren.

Per Dorothea’s request, there will be no
 service. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at 
Wellsprings of Westmorland, who gave such excellent care and love to our
 mom while she was there.

If you would like to leave a 
contribution in memoriam, please give to Wellsprings of Westmoreland or 
an animal organization in Dorothea’s name.

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 </figure>Dorothea Zafran, 94, of Ogden, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.Dorothea
 was born in Nuremberg, Germany where she met and married Sam Zafran on 
Nov 8th, 1958. After service in Germany, Sam was to be stationed at Fort Riley, KS, moving his family to America. Dorothea became a U.S. citizen 
and was very proud to do so.Dorothy was a wonderful 
and loving homemaker, bringing Old World charm and tradition as well as 
her culinary talents to friends and family. She was a homeroom mother, 
PTA member, and generous community member whose cheesecakes were loved 
by all! She was a fierce wildlife and animal lover and rescuer: 
monkeys, cats, dogs, roosters, skunks, owls, lizards-any and all found 
sanctuary with her. One of the greatest stories was her luring a rescue 
skunk across four lanes of traffic-which had stopped in awe-to shelter. 
She was such a ward of Nature, that it would not be unusual for her 
rescues to return with extended ‘family.’ She was loved by the 
community for her holiday decorations, treats, and her warm-hearted 
spirit.Dorothea is survived by her husband of 65 
years, Sam, four children: Leona, Manuela, Mark, and Anthony; five 
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and three Great-Great 
grandchildren.Per Dorothea’s request, there will be no
 service. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at 
Wellsprings of Westmorland, who gave such excellent care and love to our
 mom while she was there.If you would like to leave a 
contribution in memoriam, please give to Wellsprings of Westmoreland or 
an animal organization in Dorothea’s name.

Dorothea Zafran

September 27, 1929
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 15, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Betty-J.-Skidmore?obId=27509936#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

September 27, 1929
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 15, 2023An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Betty-J.-Skidmore?obId=27509936#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Betty J. Skidmore

Samuel Robert Rookstool, age 85, died March 14, 2023, at the Clay 
County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born to Frank David and
 Grace Pricilla (Cornett) Rookstool in Beagle, KS on September 3, 1937. 
Samuel was raised in the Beagle and Wichita area. 

He moved to California
 in 1954 and joined the Army during the draft.&nbsp; Samuel served two years 
in the Army and later enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Korean War 
as well as Vietnam. He worked for Reno Construction after fulfilling his
 duty in the Navy. 

Samuel married Sondra Bandy on June 22, 1963. She 
preceded him in death on December 14, 2021. They moved around early on 
in their marriage, before settling in Clay Center in 1977. Samuel worked
 as a mechanic in Fort Riley. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, and raising wolves and hogs. Most of all he enjoyed working on 
projects for other people. 

In addition to his wife, Samuel is preceded 
in death by his parents; sons, Jim Cornett and Shane Rookstool; 
daughters, Claudia Greathouse and Patricia Cornett; brothers, Vernon 
Daringer, Raymond, Frankie and Jimmy Rookstool; and son-in-law, Paul 
Olson.

Son: Robert (Lisa) Rookstool of Clay Center, KS

Son: Shawn (Amanda) Rookstool of Clay Center, KS

Brother: Kenneth Rookstool of Vernon County, MO

Sister: Nancy Daringer of Leavenworth, KS

Brother: Yancy Daringer of Kansas City, KS

21 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild

Services are currently pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/">Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home</a>.

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 </figure>Samuel Robert Rookstool, age 85, died March 14, 2023, at the Clay 
County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born to Frank David and
 Grace Pricilla (Cornett) Rookstool in Beagle, KS on September 3, 1937. 
Samuel was raised in the Beagle and Wichita area. He moved to California
 in 1954 and joined the Army during the draft.&nbsp; Samuel served two years 
in the Army and later enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Korean War 
as well as Vietnam. He worked for Reno Construction after fulfilling his
 duty in the Navy. Samuel married Sondra Bandy on June 22, 1963. She 
preceded him in death on December 14, 2021. They moved around early on 
in their marriage, before settling in Clay Center in 1977. Samuel worked
 as a mechanic in Fort Riley. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, and raising wolves and hogs. Most of all he enjoyed working on 
projects for other people. In addition to his wife, Samuel is preceded 
in death by his parents; sons, Jim Cornett and Shane Rookstool; 
daughters, Claudia Greathouse and Patricia Cornett; brothers, Vernon 
Daringer, Raymond, Frankie and Jimmy Rookstool; and son-in-law, Paul 
Olson.Survivors:Daughter: Linda Olson of Concordia, KSSon: Robert (Lisa) Rookstool of Clay Center, KSSon: Shawn (Amanda) Rookstool of Clay Center, KSBrother: Clyde Rookstool of Fontana, KSBrother: Kenneth Rookstool of Vernon County, MOSister: Darline Carter of Paola, KSSister: Nancy Daringer of Leavenworth, KSBrother: Yancy Daringer of Kansas City, KSSister: Etta McGuire of Corbin, KYSister: Phyllis Wilson of Pine Knot, KYSon: Terry Rookstool of Corbin, KY21 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great GrandchildServices are currently pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/">Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home</a>.

Samuel Robert Rookstool

Sheryl K. Bleakley, 77, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Monday,
 March 13, 2023. Cremation will take place. Family will announce a 
service time at a later date. She was born on April 17, 1945, in Junction City, Kansas, to Max and Ruth (Dowdell) Foland. Sheryl
 was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, as often as she 
could. Sheryl was an amazing cook and showed her love through food. On December 28, 1962, she married Dial Bleakley, and together they raised three boys. Sheryl
 is survived by her loving husband, Dial of the home; three sons, David 
(Dorothy) Bleakley of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Keith (Cindy) Bleakley
 of Topeka, Kansas, Kent (Lori) Bleakley of Topeka, Kansas; eight 
grandchildren, Matthew, Connor, Nathan, Heather, Katelyn, Cole, Jeff, 
Katie; six great grandchildren; and her sister, Janice (Danny) Goodman 
of Junction City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Cobb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sheryl K. Bleakley, 77, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Monday,
 March 13, 2023. Cremation will take place. Family will announce a 
service time at a later date. She was born on April 17, 1945, in Junction City, Kansas, to Max and Ruth (Dowdell) Foland. Sheryl
 was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, as often as she 
could. Sheryl was an amazing cook and showed her love through food. On December 28, 1962, she married Dial Bleakley, and together they raised three boys. Sheryl
 is survived by her loving husband, Dial of the home; three sons, David 
(Dorothy) Bleakley of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Keith (Cindy) Bleakley
 of Topeka, Kansas, Kent (Lori) Bleakley of Topeka, Kansas; eight 
grandchildren, Matthew, Connor, Nathan, Heather, Katelyn, Cole, Jeff, 
Katie; six great grandchildren; and her sister, Janice (Danny) Goodman 
of Junction City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Cobb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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