June 1, 1947
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 9, 2023

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

June 1, 1947
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 9, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Cheryl Lewis

Carla was born Carla Mae Conroy on September 26, 1939, in Atchison KS.
 She spent most of her childhood in Wichita KS, then attended Kansas 
State University in Manhattan, KS. In July of 1959, she married Vacil 
Ivan Sullens Jr. They had two children, Vicky and Juli.

Carla and Vacil spent almost all of their married life in the Kansas 
City area. After Vacil passed away in 2007, Carla moved to Frisco, TX to
 be near her daughter Juli and her husband Larry. After her health 
deteriorated, she moved to assisted living in Plano.

Over the years, Carla served as manager of a test preparation center 
and a realtor. Later, she and Vacil ran a vending business together. She
 excelled at the arts, including painting, crafting and needlework. She 
traveled to Ireland, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe and took many Caribbean 
cruises. She loved scuba diving, movies, especially the Harry Potter films, and would never refuse a good hamburger, ice cream or a Diet Coke.

Carla was preceded in death by her husband Vacil, her parents, Carl 
and Jo Conroy, and her sister Jane Memmer. 

She is survived by her 
daughter Vicky, her husband Richard Bruner and their children Jonathan 
and his wife Kelli, Sean, Ian, and Rhyanna Reilly and her husband Conor,
 her daughter Juli and her husband Larry, and her niece Jody Masters and
 her husband Mike Borin. Carla was also blessed with great-grandchildren
 Jordan, Patrick, Elora and Lincoln.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10 a.m. at 
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 1000 Burr Oak Lane, Salina, KS 67401.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678481155482.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carla was born Carla Mae Conroy on September 26, 1939, in Atchison KS.
 She spent most of her childhood in Wichita KS, then attended Kansas 
State University in Manhattan, KS. In July of 1959, she married Vacil 
Ivan Sullens Jr. They had two children, Vicky and Juli.Carla and Vacil spent almost all of their married life in the Kansas 
City area. After Vacil passed away in 2007, Carla moved to Frisco, TX to
 be near her daughter Juli and her husband Larry. After her health 
deteriorated, she moved to assisted living in Plano.Over the years, Carla served as manager of a test preparation center 
and a realtor. Later, she and Vacil ran a vending business together. She
 excelled at the arts, including painting, crafting and needlework. She 
traveled to Ireland, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe and took many Caribbean 
cruises. She loved scuba diving, movies, especially the Harry Potter films, and would never refuse a good hamburger, ice cream or a Diet Coke.Carla was preceded in death by her husband Vacil, her parents, Carl 
and Jo Conroy, and her sister Jane Memmer. She is survived by her 
daughter Vicky, her husband Richard Bruner and their children Jonathan 
and his wife Kelli, Sean, Ian, and Rhyanna Reilly and her husband Conor,
 her daughter Juli and her husband Larry, and her niece Jody Masters and
 her husband Mike Borin. Carla was also blessed with great-grandchildren
 Jordan, Patrick, Elora and Lincoln.A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10 a.m. at 
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 1000 Burr Oak Lane, Salina, KS 67401.

Carla Sullens

Eric W. Pishney, age 51, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his parent’s home surrounded by his family.

Eric
 was born October 2, 1971, at Marysville, to Doug and Becky (Pierce) 
Pishney.&nbsp; He graduated from Valley Heights High School in 1990.&nbsp; He then
 attended Kansas State University for two years.&nbsp; On May 26, 2007, he 
married Christina L. Tennyson.

Eric
 was a Machine Programmer for Landoll Corporation in Marysville.&nbsp; He had
 also worked at Abbott Aluminum in Riley County.&nbsp; He was a member of the
 Blue Rapids United Methodist Church.

During
 the early 2000’s, he operated a karaoke and DJ service.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
performing the song “Johnny Be Good.”&nbsp; After learning he had cancer the 
song “Live Like You Are Dying” meant a lot to him.

Survivors
 include his wife Chris, their daughter Kourtnee Pishney, his parents, 
Doug and Becky Pishney, a sister Holly Pishney, aunts and uncles: Kay 
Crowder, Addie (Charles) Ward, Tom (Marie) Pierce and Carl (Tina) 
Pierce, along with many cousins.

Preceding
 Eric in death are his grandparents; Will and Jane Pishney, and Lester 
and Dorothy Pierce; an uncle Bill Crowder; aunt Janie Pierce; and cousin
 Jennifer Pierce.

A
 memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, March 15, 
2023, at the Blue Rapids United Methodist Church with Pastor Berniece 
Ludlum officiating.&nbsp; Althea Wertz is the musician.&nbsp; Kim Oatney will sing
 “Lord We Come to the Lakeshore.”&nbsp; Prerecorded selections included: 
“Johnny Be Good” and “Live Like You Were Dying.”&nbsp; Honorary Bearers are: 
Rod Crowder, Darin Crowder, Lance Crowder, Dustin Tennyson and Joshua 
Tennyson.

Inurnment will follow at the Czech Moravian Cemetery, south of Blue Rapids.

Please dress casual and feel free to wear K-State apparel.

Memorials
 are suggested to Meadowlark Hospice and may be sent in care of 
Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678459956510.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eric W. Pishney, age 51, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his parent’s home surrounded by his family.Eric
 was born October 2, 1971, at Marysville, to Doug and Becky (Pierce) 
Pishney.&nbsp; He graduated from Valley Heights High School in 1990.&nbsp; He then
 attended Kansas State University for two years.&nbsp; On May 26, 2007, he 
married Christina L. Tennyson.Eric
 was a Machine Programmer for Landoll Corporation in Marysville.&nbsp; He had
 also worked at Abbott Aluminum in Riley County.&nbsp; He was a member of the
 Blue Rapids United Methodist Church.During
 the early 2000’s, he operated a karaoke and DJ service.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
performing the song “Johnny Be Good.”&nbsp; After learning he had cancer the 
song “Live Like You Are Dying” meant a lot to him.Survivors
 include his wife Chris, their daughter Kourtnee Pishney, his parents, 
Doug and Becky Pishney, a sister Holly Pishney, aunts and uncles: Kay 
Crowder, Addie (Charles) Ward, Tom (Marie) Pierce and Carl (Tina) 
Pierce, along with many cousins.Preceding
 Eric in death are his grandparents; Will and Jane Pishney, and Lester 
and Dorothy Pierce; an uncle Bill Crowder; aunt Janie Pierce; and cousin
 Jennifer Pierce.A
 memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, March 15, 
2023, at the Blue Rapids United Methodist Church with Pastor Berniece 
Ludlum officiating.&nbsp; Althea Wertz is the musician.&nbsp; Kim Oatney will sing
 “Lord We Come to the Lakeshore.”&nbsp; Prerecorded selections included: 
“Johnny Be Good” and “Live Like You Were Dying.”&nbsp; Honorary Bearers are: 
Rod Crowder, Darin Crowder, Lance Crowder, Dustin Tennyson and Joshua 
Tennyson.Inurnment will follow at the Czech Moravian Cemetery, south of Blue Rapids.Please dress casual and feel free to wear K-State apparel.Memorials
 are suggested to Meadowlark Hospice and may be sent in care of 
Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Eric Pishney

Theresa (Kandt) Lorson, 93, of rural Hope, died Wed., March 8, 2023,&nbsp; at Via Christi, Manhattan surrounded by family.  She was born on the 
family farm in the Shady Brook Community, rural Herington, Kansas to 
Heinrich Victor Edward and Sophia (Stroda) Kandt.  She attended the 
Union District 18 country school and graduated from Woodbine High School
 where she excelled in track, specialized in speech and journalism, and 
graduated as salutatorian, class of 1947.  After graduation, she worked 
for six months as a maid in the Junction City Hospital, followed by 
working two years in payroll and merchandise accounting at United 
Utilities in Abilene.

On October 15, 1949, she was 
united in marriage to Paul Lorson at St. John Catholic Church in 
Herington.  He preceded her in death June 13, 2002.  After marriage, 
they lived their entire lives on their farm near Hope.  They were 
inseparable and loved to dance, fish, hunt, and travel together.  They 
also worked side by side in almost everything including fixing fences, 
planting, and harvesting crops, working with the sheep before switching 
to cattle.  Paul was an electrician and together they owned and operated
 Lorson Electric where, for many years, they also manufactured 
Handy-Dandy welders and shipped them throughout the U.S.  Manufacturing 
began in their farm shop where they worked every chance between farming 
duties and late into the night building the welders after putting the 
kids to bed.  After moving the shop into Hope and hiring more help, she 
served only as the secretary and treasurer for the electric and welder 
business.  They also raised registered black German Shepherd dogs for 
many years, shipping them all over the U.S., many for placement in 
sheriff and police departments.  Theresa was a Tupperware dealer for 
five years, during which she was once named ‘Dealer of the Year.’  She 
drove a 45-passenger school bus for Hope Rural Vista School District 481
 for eighteen years, owned and operated the Hope Laundromat for nineteen
 years and was a National Weather Service observer for twenty years.  
Lastly, from July, 1991 thru December, 2020, she was an assistant at the
 Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Hope.

In December 1953, she was chosen to represent Hope, Kansas, on Bob Hope’s first 
television “Christmas Special” in Hollywood, California, along with four
 other young ladies from towns named Hope in other states.  With all 
expenses paid by the JELLO company, Theresa, Paul, and three-month old 
infant, flew to Hollywood for a week to sightsee, have dinner with Bob 
Hope and his wife, Dolores, and prepare for attending the show, 
returning home in time for Christmas.  At the time, the television 
dealer owned the only TV in Hope, Kansas, so anyone who wanted to watch 
the program traveled to friends’ and relatives’ homes elsewhere who had 
television sets.

Theresa was an active member of St. 
Philip Catholic Church, Altar Society, National Council of Catholic 
Women, Young Farm Wives and Hope Community Historical Association.  She 
was one of the historians for St. Phillip Catholic Church and sang in 
the choir.  In 1986, she co-compiled the more than 200-page book on the 
history of Hope entitled “A Century of Hope." She also enjoyed various 
writing styles and opportunities ranging from creating readings 
presented by her children at school contests to articles for local 
newspapers.  Through it all, Theresa’s family always came first.

Survivors
 are three sons, Phillip Lorson, Hope; Eric Lorson, Salina; Barry 
Lorson, Hope; five daughters, Rita (Joseph) Sutcliffe, Firestone, 
Colorado; Sheila (Lanny) Mai, Wichita; Denise (Rex) Sageser, Wichita; 
Diana (Dennis) Okruhlik, Topeka; Maria (Clyde) Harmon, Lenexa; two 
brothers, Keith (Elsie) Kandt, Lindsborg; Robert (Alicia) Kandt, 
Wichita; sister-in-law, Joan Kandt, Wichita; twenty grandchildren, 
thirty-one great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  Also 
preceding her in death were her parents, daughter-in-law, Debra, three 
brothers, Edward, Elmer and Kenneth Kandt, sisters, Berneice DeWitt and 
Arlene McWhirter, brothers-in-law, Dennis DeWitt and Eugene McWhirter, 
and sister-in-law, Alo Jean Kandt.

Following cremation,
 a rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philip 
Catholic Church – Hope at 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, with Fr. 
George Chalbhagam and Fr. Peter O’Donnell officiating.  Burial will be 
in St. Philip Cemetery, Hope followed by family visitation at the Hope 
Catholic Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be 
made to St. Philip Cemetery, St Philip Catholic Church, Catholic 
Charities, or donor’s choice.

Theresa (Kandt) Lorson, 93, of rural Hope, died Wed., March 8, 2023,&nbsp; at Via Christi, Manhattan surrounded by family. She was born on the 
family farm in the Shady Brook Community, rural Herington, Kansas to 
Heinrich Victor Edward and Sophia (Stroda) Kandt. She attended the 
Union District 18 country school and graduated from Woodbine High School
 where she excelled in track, specialized in speech and journalism, and 
graduated as salutatorian, class of 1947. After graduation, she worked 
for six months as a maid in the Junction City Hospital, followed by 
working two years in payroll and merchandise accounting at United 
Utilities in Abilene.On October 15, 1949, she was 
united in marriage to Paul Lorson at St. John Catholic Church in 
Herington. He preceded her in death June 13, 2002. After marriage, 
they lived their entire lives on their farm near Hope. They were 
inseparable and loved to dance, fish, hunt, and travel together. They 
also worked side by side in almost everything including fixing fences, 
planting, and harvesting crops, working with the sheep before switching 
to cattle. Paul was an electrician and together they owned and operated
 Lorson Electric where, for many years, they also manufactured 
Handy-Dandy welders and shipped them throughout the U.S. Manufacturing 
began in their farm shop where they worked every chance between farming 
duties and late into the night building the welders after putting the 
kids to bed. After moving the shop into Hope and hiring more help, she 
served only as the secretary and treasurer for the electric and welder 
business. They also raised registered black German Shepherd dogs for 
many years, shipping them all over the U.S., many for placement in 
sheriff and police departments. Theresa was a Tupperware dealer for 
five years, during which she was once named ‘Dealer of the Year.’ She 
drove a 45-passenger school bus for Hope Rural Vista School District 481
 for eighteen years, owned and operated the Hope Laundromat for nineteen
 years and was a National Weather Service observer for twenty years. 
Lastly, from July, 1991 thru December, 2020, she was an assistant at the
 Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Hope.In December 1953, she was chosen to represent Hope, Kansas, on Bob Hope’s first 
television “Christmas Special” in Hollywood, California, along with four
 other young ladies from towns named Hope in other states. With all 
expenses paid by the JELLO company, Theresa, Paul, and three-month old 
infant, flew to Hollywood for a week to sightsee, have dinner with Bob 
Hope and his wife, Dolores, and prepare for attending the show, 
returning home in time for Christmas. At the time, the television 
dealer owned the only TV in Hope, Kansas, so anyone who wanted to watch 
the program traveled to friends’ and relatives’ homes elsewhere who had 
television sets.Theresa was an active member of St. 
Philip Catholic Church, Altar Society, National Council of Catholic 
Women, Young Farm Wives and Hope Community Historical Association. She 
was one of the historians for St. Phillip Catholic Church and sang in 
the choir. In 1986, she co-compiled the more than 200-page book on the 
history of Hope entitled “A Century of Hope." She also enjoyed various 
writing styles and opportunities ranging from creating readings 
presented by her children at school contests to articles for local 
newspapers. Through it all, Theresa’s family always came first.Survivors
 are three sons, Phillip Lorson, Hope; Eric Lorson, Salina; Barry 
Lorson, Hope; five daughters, Rita (Joseph) Sutcliffe, Firestone, 
Colorado; Sheila (Lanny) Mai, Wichita; Denise (Rex) Sageser, Wichita; 
Diana (Dennis) Okruhlik, Topeka; Maria (Clyde) Harmon, Lenexa; two 
brothers, Keith (Elsie) Kandt, Lindsborg; Robert (Alicia) Kandt, 
Wichita; sister-in-law, Joan Kandt, Wichita; twenty grandchildren, 
thirty-one great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Also 
preceding her in death were her parents, daughter-in-law, Debra, three 
brothers, Edward, Elmer and Kenneth Kandt, sisters, Berneice DeWitt and 
Arlene McWhirter, brothers-in-law, Dennis DeWitt and Eugene McWhirter, 
and sister-in-law, Alo Jean Kandt.Following cremation,
 a rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philip 
Catholic Church – Hope at 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, with Fr. 
George Chalbhagam and Fr. Peter O’Donnell officiating. Burial will be 
in St. Philip Cemetery, Hope followed by family visitation at the Hope 
Catholic Hall.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be 
made to St. Philip Cemetery, St Philip Catholic Church, Catholic 
Charities, or donor’s choice.

Theresa (Kandt) Lorson

Edna A. Pientka passed into the arms of Jesus March 8th at Salina 
Regional Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born June 19th, 1934,&nbsp; near Garden City, Kansas, to Anton and Mary (Wassinger) Werth. 
Edna was the youngest of 15 children. Her father died in the 1936 dust 
storms. The family moved to Salina at the beginning of Edna’s fourth 
grade, where she met her lifelong friend Mavis (Sandquist) Davis. Edna 
attended school through Sacred Heart High School, working part time at 
St. John’s Hospital from eighth grade until marriage. 
Edna married John Pientka on November 22nd, 1952. All of their married 
life was spent in Abilene. John passed away February 23rd, 2018. Edna 
worked at the Duckwall office, for the Catholic Bishop in Salina, Kansas
 Power and Light, and Kansas Gas Service doing secretarial work. Edna 
was active in her Church, D of I, Quilt Guild, Hospice and many, many 
volunteer activities during her lifetime. Edna loved deeply and was 
deeply loved by many. She will be missed. 
Edna is survived by son, Steve (Sherilyn Brandt) of Abilene, four 
daughters, Connie Blodgett of Topeka, Jane (Jeff) Rufener of Abilene, 
Cecilia (Jay) Junghans of Topeka, Deanna (Doug) Niles of Topeka; 12 
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. 
The family will receive friends at St. Andrews Catholic Church from 
10:00 AM until the Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 
14th. A luncheon will follow at the St. Andrews Catholic School 
Gymnasium. A private family burial will take place at St. Joseph 
Cemetery at 2:30 PM. 
The family suggests memorial contributions to be given to the St. 
Andrews Catholic Church or St. Andrews Catholic School. Memorials may 
be dropped off the of the service or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson 
Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online 
condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678396736697.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edna A. Pientka passed into the arms of Jesus March 8th at Salina 
Regional Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born June 19th, 1934,&nbsp; near Garden City, Kansas, to Anton and Mary (Wassinger) Werth. 
Edna was the youngest of 15 children. Her father died in the 1936 dust 
storms. The family moved to Salina at the beginning of Edna’s fourth 
grade, where she met her lifelong friend Mavis (Sandquist) Davis. Edna 
attended school through Sacred Heart High School, working part time at 
St. John’s Hospital from eighth grade until marriage. 
Edna married John Pientka on November 22nd, 1952. All of their married 
life was spent in Abilene. John passed away February 23rd, 2018. Edna 
worked at the Duckwall office, for the Catholic Bishop in Salina, Kansas
 Power and Light, and Kansas Gas Service doing secretarial work. Edna 
was active in her Church, D of I, Quilt Guild, Hospice and many, many 
volunteer activities during her lifetime. Edna loved deeply and was 
deeply loved by many. She will be missed. 
Edna is survived by son, Steve (Sherilyn Brandt) of Abilene, four 
daughters, Connie Blodgett of Topeka, Jane (Jeff) Rufener of Abilene, 
Cecilia (Jay) Junghans of Topeka, Deanna (Doug) Niles of Topeka; 12 
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. 
The family will receive friends at St. Andrews Catholic Church from 
10:00 AM until the Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 
14th. A luncheon will follow at the St. Andrews Catholic School 
Gymnasium. A private family burial will take place at St. Joseph 
Cemetery at 2:30 PM. 
The family suggests memorial contributions to be given to the St. 
Andrews Catholic Church or St. Andrews Catholic School. Memorials may 
be dropped off the of the service or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson 
Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online 
condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Edna A. Pientka 

Harry D. Orbison, age 88, of Manhattan, died Monday March 6, 2023, at 
the Valley View Senior Life Retirement Community in Junction City, 
Kansas.

Harry was born on September 13, 1934, in Oswego,
 Kansas, the son of Elber and Naomi (Gore) Orbison.  He grew up in 
Pittsburg, Kansas area and graduated from Pittsburg High School with the
 class of 1952.  Harry then attended Pittsburg State University and was 
in the ROTC Program at Pitt State.  He earned his Bachelors Degree in 
Mechanical Engineering.

Following his graduation from 
Pitt State, he entered the U.S. Army.  He served for 2 years, he then 
attended Kansas State University and earned his Bachelors Degree in 
Architecture.  After working for an architecture firm for a couple of 
years, Harry joined the US Army Corps of Engineering.  He worked there 
until his retirement in 1981 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Then 
Harry took a job working in Civil Service at Fort Riley as director of 
facilities.  He officially retired in January of 1997.

On
 May 27, 1955, in Pittsburg, Kansas, Harry was united in marriage to 
Belva Jo “BJ” Goodall.  She preceded him in death on July 27, 2010.

Harry
 and BJ were members of the St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center in 
Manhattan.  Harry enjoyed being part of the church activities.  Harry 
enjoyed the outdoors and being with his animals.  He loved his horses, 
dogs, and wildlife of all kinds.  Living out in the Deep Creek Area, 
there was room for all the animals Harry took care of.  Couple of his 
favorite activities were wood working and being a hobby farmer.

The
 KSU College of Veterinary Medicine always took care of the horses and 
dogs and animals Harry and BJ had.  He and Bj appreciated the college 
and they were proud supporters and made sure to give what they could for
 the school to provide care for all the animals in need.  Harry knew the
 staff at the college and he will be missed by them all.  One of his 
last gifts was to make sure a new surgical clinic will be built for the 
college, he wanted to honor his wife BJ, by having part of the clinic 
with her name on it.  He and BJ will always be thankful for the College 
of Vet Medicine.

In addition to being a member of the 
St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, Harry was a member of the 
American Legion, the VFW, the KSU Presidents Club, KSU Alumni 
Association, KSU Land Grant Legacy, The Riley County Humane Society, 
Bishops Circle, Friends of the St. Isidore’s Society and Legacy Society,
 and the Humane Society of the US.

Harry is survived by
 his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Trudy and Ed Sims, of Manhattan, 
and his three nephews: Tyler Sims, Ian Rydzel, and Craig Rydzel.

The
 family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:30p.m. 
Friday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.  A 
Wake Service will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 7:30p.m. 
on Friday March 10, 2023.

Mass of the Christian Burial 
will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 11, 2023, at the St. Isidore’s 
Catholic Student Center, 711 Denison in Manhattan.  Interment with full 
military honors will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in 
Manhattan.

Memorial contributions in memory of Harry 
are suggested to the Riley County Humane Society or the KSU Foundation -
 to be used for the College of Veterinary Medicine.  Contributions may 
be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 
Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678396640993.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Harry D. Orbison, age 88, of Manhattan, died Monday March 6, 2023, at 
the Valley View Senior Life Retirement Community in Junction City, 
Kansas.Harry was born on September 13, 1934, in Oswego,
 Kansas, the son of Elber and Naomi (Gore) Orbison. He grew up in 
Pittsburg, Kansas area and graduated from Pittsburg High School with the
 class of 1952. Harry then attended Pittsburg State University and was 
in the ROTC Program at Pitt State. He earned his Bachelors Degree in 
Mechanical Engineering.Following his graduation from 
Pitt State, he entered the U.S. Army. He served for 2 years, he then 
attended Kansas State University and earned his Bachelors Degree in 
Architecture. After working for an architecture firm for a couple of 
years, Harry joined the US Army Corps of Engineering. He worked there 
until his retirement in 1981 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Then 
Harry took a job working in Civil Service at Fort Riley as director of 
facilities. He officially retired in January of 1997.On
 May 27, 1955, in Pittsburg, Kansas, Harry was united in marriage to 
Belva Jo “BJ” Goodall. She preceded him in death on July 27, 2010.Harry
 and BJ were members of the St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center in 
Manhattan. Harry enjoyed being part of the church activities. Harry 
enjoyed the outdoors and being with his animals. He loved his horses, 
dogs, and wildlife of all kinds. Living out in the Deep Creek Area, 
there was room for all the animals Harry took care of. Couple of his 
favorite activities were wood working and being a hobby farmer.The
 KSU College of Veterinary Medicine always took care of the horses and 
dogs and animals Harry and BJ had. He and Bj appreciated the college 
and they were proud supporters and made sure to give what they could for
 the school to provide care for all the animals in need. Harry knew the
 staff at the college and he will be missed by them all. One of his 
last gifts was to make sure a new surgical clinic will be built for the 
college, he wanted to honor his wife BJ, by having part of the clinic 
with her name on it. He and BJ will always be thankful for the College 
of Vet Medicine.In addition to being a member of the 
St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, Harry was a member of the 
American Legion, the VFW, the KSU Presidents Club, KSU Alumni 
Association, KSU Land Grant Legacy, The Riley County Humane Society, 
Bishops Circle, Friends of the St. Isidore’s Society and Legacy Society,
 and the Humane Society of the US.Harry is survived by
 his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Trudy and Ed Sims, of Manhattan, 
and his three nephews: Tyler Sims, Ian Rydzel, and Craig Rydzel.The
 family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:30p.m. 
Friday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A 
Wake Service will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 7:30p.m. 
on Friday March 10, 2023.Mass of the Christian Burial 
will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 11, 2023, at the St. Isidore’s 
Catholic Student Center, 711 Denison in Manhattan. Interment with full 
military honors will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in 
Manhattan.Memorial contributions in memory of Harry 
are suggested to the Riley County Humane Society or the KSU Foundation -
 to be used for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Contributions may 
be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 
Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Harry D. Orbison

Linda Lou DeWees, 76, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. Linda was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1947, the daughter of the late Levi R. and Theresa Ann (Belick) DeWees.

Linda was an educator in numerous schools and was a teacher at the time of her retirement from Topeka West High School. She graduated from Norton High School in Norton, Kansas and from Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas where she received two master degrees in Home Economics and Education Administration. She Was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir.

Linda is survived by a daughter, Diana Lynn Melody, of Wilmington, Delaware; and a son, Derek, and his wife Denise, Lawson, of Wichita. Linda is also survived by her grandson, Sean Melody, also of Wilmington, Delaware; and her sister, Susan Welsh, of Lincoln Nebraska.

Service arrangements are pending at this time with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, Manhattan, KS.

Linda Lou DeWees, 76, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. Linda was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1947, the daughter of the late Levi R. and Theresa Ann (Belick) DeWees.Linda was an educator in numerous schools and was a teacher at the time of her retirement from Topeka West High School. She graduated from Norton High School in Norton, Kansas and from Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas where she received two master degrees in Home Economics and Education Administration. She Was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir.Linda is survived by a daughter, Diana Lynn Melody, of Wilmington, Delaware; and a son, Derek, and his wife Denise, Lawson, of Wichita. Linda is also survived by her grandson, Sean Melody, also of Wilmington, Delaware; and her sister, Susan Welsh, of Lincoln Nebraska.Service arrangements are pending at this time with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, Manhattan, KS.

Linda Lou DeWees

Richard Lee “Dick” Short, 83, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, under the care and love of staff and residents at Providence Homes Plus in Topeka. He was a long-time resident of the Paxico area.

Dick was born May 27, 1939, on the" Harvey Ranch" in Plymouth, Kansas, the son of Fred and Maggie (Murphy) Short. He attended the local grade school and graduated from Emporia High School in 1957. Dick was an electrical lineman and worked for Kansas Power and Light Company in 1962 and PAR Electrical Contractors until his retirement in 2004. Dick was a member of the IBEW Local Union #304.

Dick embodied the true cowboy spirit and that was evident to everyone that met him. He was firm, but always fair. He would be the first one to lend a hand when others needed help. He was loyal to his friends and loving to his family. He never backed down from a challenge, and he had a true moral compass for right and wrong. Dick was the epitome of a man’s man. If there was an element of danger, he was ready to go! In his younger days he enjoyed racing motorcycles and was a member of the KMSA motorcycle club. It also wasn’t unusual to find him hunting rattlesnakes in the pasture. He was a champion competitive bull rider in the National Old Timer's Rodeo Association, and was known for starting each ride with a lit cigarette in his mouth that would still be in place as he was bucked from the animal. Dick loved working with his livestock in his cattle operation, always with his favorite dog by his side. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, shooting trap, and spending time with his beloved family. He loved shooting BB guns and riding horses with his grandchildren, and listening to them giggle as he pulled them through the snow on sleds or on a tube behind his pontoon boat. Dick was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland and caretaker for the Bethlehem Cemetery on Snokomo Road for many years.

Dick married Mary Ann Schultz in September of 1958. They had five children and were later divorced. He then married Sally Edelblute Vorhies on July 16, 1983. She survives.

Dick is survived by his children; Kevin Short (Sandra), Tecumseh, Lisa Zeller (Dan), Paxico, Lori “Guss” Short, Topeka; his stepchildren; Rick Vorhies (Lori) and Angela Nightingale (Jeff), both of Olathe; his daughters-in-law, Jacque Henne (Lowell), Paxico, Janice Short, Topeka; his brother, Morris “Frosty” Short (Debbie), Derby; his sister-in-law, Marjorie Short; Texas; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his sons, Jeff and Steve Short; his grandchildren, Robbie Zick, Luke Short, and Amber Heigert; his sister Helen Strome, brothers Kenneth, Clayton, Bill, and infant Fred; his brother-in-law, Dick Edelblute and sister-in-law, Peggy Ables.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, March 13, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland, Kansas. Reverend Terry DeGiovanni and Reverend Robert Grimm will be officiating. The family will greet friends on Sunday, March 12th, at the church, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Dick’s remains will be inurned at a later date in Bethlehem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to either Trinity Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Richard Lee “Dick” Short, 83, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, under the care and love of staff and residents at Providence Homes Plus in Topeka. He was a long-time resident of the Paxico area.Dick was born May 27, 1939, on the" Harvey Ranch" in Plymouth, Kansas, the son of Fred and Maggie (Murphy) Short. He attended the local grade school and graduated from Emporia High School in 1957. Dick was an electrical lineman and worked for Kansas Power and Light Company in 1962 and PAR Electrical Contractors until his retirement in 2004. Dick was a member of the IBEW Local Union #304.Dick embodied the true cowboy spirit and that was evident to everyone that met him. He was firm, but always fair. He would be the first one to lend a hand when others needed help. He was loyal to his friends and loving to his family. He never backed down from a challenge, and he had a true moral compass for right and wrong. Dick was the epitome of a man’s man. If there was an element of danger, he was ready to go! In his younger days he enjoyed racing motorcycles and was a member of the KMSA motorcycle club. It also wasn’t unusual to find him hunting rattlesnakes in the pasture. He was a champion competitive bull rider in the National Old Timer's Rodeo Association, and was known for starting each ride with a lit cigarette in his mouth that would still be in place as he was bucked from the animal. Dick loved working with his livestock in his cattle operation, always with his favorite dog by his side. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, shooting trap, and spending time with his beloved family. He loved shooting BB guns and riding horses with his grandchildren, and listening to them giggle as he pulled them through the snow on sleds or on a tube behind his pontoon boat. Dick was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland and caretaker for the Bethlehem Cemetery on Snokomo Road for many years.Dick married Mary Ann Schultz in September of 1958. They had five children and were later divorced. He then married Sally Edelblute Vorhies on July 16, 1983. She survives.Dick is survived by his children; Kevin Short (Sandra), Tecumseh, Lisa Zeller (Dan), Paxico, Lori “Guss” Short, Topeka; his stepchildren; Rick Vorhies (Lori) and Angela Nightingale (Jeff), both of Olathe; his daughters-in-law, Jacque Henne (Lowell), Paxico, Janice Short, Topeka; his brother, Morris “Frosty” Short (Debbie), Derby; his sister-in-law, Marjorie Short; Texas; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his sons, Jeff and Steve Short; his grandchildren, Robbie Zick, Luke Short, and Amber Heigert; his sister Helen Strome, brothers Kenneth, Clayton, Bill, and infant Fred; his brother-in-law, Dick Edelblute and sister-in-law, Peggy Ables.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, March 13, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland, Kansas. Reverend Terry DeGiovanni and Reverend Robert Grimm will be officiating. The family will greet friends on Sunday, March 12th, at the church, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Dick’s remains will be inurned at a later date in Bethlehem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to either Trinity Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Richard Lee 'Dick' Short

Virgil Nason was born on April 3, 1942,&nbsp; in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Victor and Minnie Nason. Virgil passed from 
this life on March 5, 2023, in Mulvane, Kansas. He spent his last day 
surrounded by family celebrating his great-grandson’s 2nd&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp;

He was the younger brother to two 
sisters, Edna and Melba. Virgil was an accomplished athlete competing in
 football and baseball. He graduated from Sayre High School, in Sayre, 
Oklahoma, in 1960. He earned a scholarship to play football for The 
University of Tulsa. He later transferred to Southwestern Oklahoma State
 University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and continued to play football. He 
graduated from SWOSU with a teaching degree in Physical Education and 
History.

While at SWOSU he met Deanna Brown, 
who later became his wife. He and Deanna were married for 57 years. 
Virgil served the Ensign community from 1966-1974 as a high school 
history teacher and coach. He also taught driver’s education in the 
summer

Virgil earned his Master’s Degree in 
Building Leadership in 1974, from SWOSU, and was named the Principal of 
Ensign schools from 1974-1984. He then became the Athletic Director and 
Assistant Principal for Cimarron High School until his retirement in 
1998. He was a dedicated educator and coach for 33 years, serving the 
Ensign and Cimarron communities for 32 years.&nbsp; He was known as a caring,
 but strict disciplinarian who held high expectations for his students 
and players. He treated his students and players as he did his own 
children.

Virgil loved his family and friends, 
golfing, camping, the mountains, the OU Sooners, playing poker with his 
buddies, and telling “dad” jokes. He was a prankster to the very end.

Virgil is survived by his wife, 
Deanna, of the home; his children, Amy Dempsey and husband Ken of 
Mulvane, Kansas and Todd Nason and wife Sara of Manhattan, Kansas; four 
grandchildren, Connor Dempsey and wife Tiffany, Collin Dempsey, Mckenna 
Dempsey, and Anna Nason; and one great-grandson, Vincent Dempsey. He is 
preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

A celebration of life service is 
pending. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the charity of
 your choice in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel, 1901 Sixth Ave., Dodge 
City, Kansas 67801. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Virgil Nason was born on April 3, 1942,&nbsp; in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Victor and Minnie Nason. Virgil passed from 
this life on March 5, 2023, in Mulvane, Kansas. He spent his last day 
surrounded by family celebrating his great-grandson’s 2nd&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp;He was the younger brother to two 
sisters, Edna and Melba. Virgil was an accomplished athlete competing in
 football and baseball. He graduated from Sayre High School, in Sayre, 
Oklahoma, in 1960. He earned a scholarship to play football for The 
University of Tulsa. He later transferred to Southwestern Oklahoma State
 University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and continued to play football. He 
graduated from SWOSU with a teaching degree in Physical Education and 
History.While at SWOSU he met Deanna Brown, 
who later became his wife. He and Deanna were married for 57 years. 
Virgil served the Ensign community from 1966-1974 as a high school 
history teacher and coach. He also taught driver’s education in the 
summerVirgil earned his Master’s Degree in 
Building Leadership in 1974, from SWOSU, and was named the Principal of 
Ensign schools from 1974-1984. He then became the Athletic Director and 
Assistant Principal for Cimarron High School until his retirement in 
1998. He was a dedicated educator and coach for 33 years, serving the 
Ensign and Cimarron communities for 32 years.&nbsp; He was known as a caring,
 but strict disciplinarian who held high expectations for his students 
and players. He treated his students and players as he did his own 
children.Virgil loved his family and friends, 
golfing, camping, the mountains, the OU Sooners, playing poker with his 
buddies, and telling “dad” jokes. He was a prankster to the very end.Virgil is survived by his wife, 
Deanna, of the home; his children, Amy Dempsey and husband Ken of 
Mulvane, Kansas and Todd Nason and wife Sara of Manhattan, Kansas; four 
grandchildren, Connor Dempsey and wife Tiffany, Collin Dempsey, Mckenna 
Dempsey, and Anna Nason; and one great-grandson, Vincent Dempsey. He is 
preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.A celebration of life service is 
pending. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the charity of
 your choice in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel, 1901 Sixth Ave., Dodge 
City, Kansas 67801. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Virgil Jerome Nason

Paul Dean Kuchera, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Topeka, 
KS. He was born January 1, 1935, on the family farm near Munden in 
Republic County, KS to John W. and Irene Emma (Stepanek) Kuchera. 

Paul married Lois Arlene Erickson in Scandia, KS on May 25, 1958. They celebrated their 64th anniversary with family. 

He
 started his career as a junior high school teacher then owned and 
operated Mr. K’s Coffee Shop and sold Farm Bureau insurance before 
retiring with the Kansas Department of Transportation. He was a high 
school track coach for many years and a strong advocate for girls’ 
sports at the high school level. 

Paul served 26 years in the U.S.
 Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legion, Jaycees, 
Lincoln Masonic Lodge, Kansas Council on Aging, and Lincoln United 
Methodist Church where he was a lay minister for many years. He also 
volunteered often at the Lincoln Senior Center.

Paul is survived 
by his daughter Paula Currey (Steve) of Rose Hill, KS; son Joel Kuchera 
(Valerie) of Quinter, KS; daughter Saralyn Newell (Don) of Topeka; son 
Jon Paul Kuchera (Jane) of Wamego, KS; ten grandchildren and ten 
great-grandchildren; brother David Kuchera; and four nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lois Kuchera; and brother Jack Kuchera and his wife Gayle.

A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Lincoln United Methodist Church.

In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lincoln 
Senior Center, Lincoln United Methodist Church, or the Lincoln County 
Hospital, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Paul Dean Kuchera, 88, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Topeka, 
KS. He was born January 1, 1935, on the family farm near Munden in 
Republic County, KS to John W. and Irene Emma (Stepanek) Kuchera. Paul married Lois Arlene Erickson in Scandia, KS on May 25, 1958. They celebrated their 64th anniversary with family. He
 started his career as a junior high school teacher then owned and 
operated Mr. K’s Coffee Shop and sold Farm Bureau insurance before 
retiring with the Kansas Department of Transportation. He was a high 
school track coach for many years and a strong advocate for girls’ 
sports at the high school level. Paul served 26 years in the U.S.
 Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legion, Jaycees, 
Lincoln Masonic Lodge, Kansas Council on Aging, and Lincoln United 
Methodist Church where he was a lay minister for many years. He also 
volunteered often at the Lincoln Senior Center.Paul is survived 
by his daughter Paula Currey (Steve) of Rose Hill, KS; son Joel Kuchera 
(Valerie) of Quinter, KS; daughter Saralyn Newell (Don) of Topeka; son 
Jon Paul Kuchera (Jane) of Wamego, KS; ten grandchildren and ten 
great-grandchildren; brother David Kuchera; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lois Kuchera; and brother Jack Kuchera and his wife Gayle.A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Lincoln United Methodist Church.In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lincoln 
Senior Center, Lincoln United Methodist Church, or the Lincoln County 
Hospital, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.&nbsp;

Paul Dean Kuchera

Nancy Gay (Speer) Goy passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 
Meadowlark Hills Lyle House in Manhattan, Kansas, with family by her 
side. Nancy was born on July 22, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois, to Edward 
Henry and Eva Gay (Osborn) Detmer.

Nancy was a 1953 
graduate of Quincy High School.  In 1954, she married the late Raymond 
Eugene Speer.  They had two children, Raymond Eugene Speer Jr.  in 
1955, and Mark Edward Speer in 1958.  Later in life, she married Morris 
Pool “Pete” Goy in 1984. He preceded her in death in 2010.

Nancy’s
 sweet and kind way was legendary among her family and friends.  Her 
faith was strong, as she lived her life based firmly on Christian 
principles.

She was a bookkeeper in the Treasurer’s 
Office at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, NE. Nancy retired 
from there after 32 years in 2000. She was a faithful member and 
volunteer at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Omaha. Nancy was a member 
of the Nebraska Humane Society, Nebraska Admirals Association (service 
to the State of Nebraska appointed by the Governor), and the Omaha 
Walking Club.  She did volunteer work for a local senior center, and 
enjoyed traveling, visiting family, and walking at the Henry Doorley Zoo
 and Lauritzen Gardens.

Nancy is survived by son Mark 
(Pam) Speer of Manhattan, KS, two grandchildren: Katie (Dan) Rumsey of 
Dickinson, TX, and Kyle (Lissa) Speer of Meade, KS; three 
great-grandsons: Carson Rumsey, Blake Rumsey, and Slate Speer; three 
nieces: Pat (Fred) Detmer of Newcastle, WA, Susie Detmer of Bellevue, 
WA, and Barb (Mike) Cram of Rancho Mirage, CA; and two nephews, Sheldon 
(Marsha) McMillen of Omaha, NE, and Keith McMillen of Carthage, IL.  
Nancy is also survived by the large Goy family that was a very important
 part of her life for many years.

Preceding Nancy in 
death are her parents, brother Jack Detmer, both of her husbands,&nbsp; Raymond Speer Sr. and Pete Goy, and her son Raymond Speer Jr.

Graveside
 service for family will be Friday, March 24, 2023, at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Omaha, NE, with Reverend Father Keith Winton officiating.  A 
memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.
 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 925 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE 68114.  A 
luncheon will follow the service.

Nancy’s family would like to express appreciation to Meadowlark Hills Lyle House for their loving care and compassion.

Memorial
 contributions can be made to Meadowlark Hills Foundation. Donations may
 be sent to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., 
Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Nancy Gay (Speer) Goy passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 
Meadowlark Hills Lyle House in Manhattan, Kansas, with family by her 
side. Nancy was born on July 22, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois, to Edward 
Henry and Eva Gay (Osborn) Detmer.Nancy was a 1953 
graduate of Quincy High School. In 1954, she married the late Raymond 
Eugene Speer. They had two children, Raymond Eugene Speer Jr. in 
1955, and Mark Edward Speer in 1958. Later in life, she married Morris 
Pool “Pete” Goy in 1984. He preceded her in death in 2010.Nancy’s
 sweet and kind way was legendary among her family and friends. Her 
faith was strong, as she lived her life based firmly on Christian 
principles.She was a bookkeeper in the Treasurer’s 
Office at the Sarpy County Courthouse in Papillion, NE. Nancy retired 
from there after 32 years in 2000. She was a faithful member and 
volunteer at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Omaha. Nancy was a member 
of the Nebraska Humane Society, Nebraska Admirals Association (service 
to the State of Nebraska appointed by the Governor), and the Omaha 
Walking Club. She did volunteer work for a local senior center, and 
enjoyed traveling, visiting family, and walking at the Henry Doorley Zoo
 and Lauritzen Gardens.Nancy is survived by son Mark 
(Pam) Speer of Manhattan, KS, two grandchildren: Katie (Dan) Rumsey of 
Dickinson, TX, and Kyle (Lissa) Speer of Meade, KS; three 
great-grandsons: Carson Rumsey, Blake Rumsey, and Slate Speer; three 
nieces: Pat (Fred) Detmer of Newcastle, WA, Susie Detmer of Bellevue, 
WA, and Barb (Mike) Cram of Rancho Mirage, CA; and two nephews, Sheldon 
(Marsha) McMillen of Omaha, NE, and Keith McMillen of Carthage, IL. 
Nancy is also survived by the large Goy family that was a very important
 part of her life for many years.Preceding Nancy in 
death are her parents, brother Jack Detmer, both of her husbands,&nbsp; Raymond Speer Sr. and Pete Goy, and her son Raymond Speer Jr.Graveside
 service for family will be Friday, March 24, 2023, at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Omaha, NE, with Reverend Father Keith Winton officiating. A 
memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.
 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 925 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE 68114. A 
luncheon will follow the service.Nancy’s family would like to express appreciation to Meadowlark Hills Lyle House for their loving care and compassion.Memorial
 contributions can be made to Meadowlark Hills Foundation. Donations may
 be sent to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., 
Manhattan, KS 66502.

Nancy Gay (Speer) Goy

Marcia was born on July 15th, 1981, in Junction City, Kansas, to Gene and 
Pierrette Talley. For forty-one years, she brought joy and happiness to 
those around her with her brilliant smile, her strength of character, 
and her selfless loyalty to friends and family. She left us the
 morning of March 2nd, 2023, after a long struggle with kidney disease. 
Marcia is survived by her mother Pierrette, her siblings Dwayne, Kimeko,
 Eddie and Kathy, her husband Jason, and her three children Michael, 
Anthony and Izzy. Her strength, courage and dedication to her 
loved ones will continue to inspire us and remind us of the wonderful 
daughter, mother, sister and wife that she has been to us all.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.newcomerorlando.com/Obituary/261371/Marcia-Boening/Orlando-FL">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Marcia was born on July 15th, 1981, in Junction City, Kansas, to Gene and 
Pierrette Talley. For forty-one years, she brought joy and happiness to 
those around her with her brilliant smile, her strength of character, 
and her selfless loyalty to friends and family. She left us the
 morning of March 2nd, 2023, after a long struggle with kidney disease. 
Marcia is survived by her mother Pierrette, her siblings Dwayne, Kimeko,
 Eddie and Kathy, her husband Jason, and her three children Michael, 
Anthony and Izzy. Her strength, courage and dedication to her 
loved ones will continue to inspire us and remind us of the wonderful 
daughter, mother, sister and wife that she has been to us all.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.newcomerorlando.com/Obituary/261371/Marcia-Boening/Orlando-FL">HERE</a> for service details.

Marcia Renee Boening

Darrel E. Haley of Pawling, New York, passed away January 9, 
2023, in Ridgefield, CT at the age of 78. Darrel was born February 11, 
1944, in Junction City, Kansas, to the late Gerald and Hazel (Baker) 
Haley. 

He spent the majority of his youth in Junction City enjoying his 
favorite activities such as playing baseball, trumpet, music, traveling,
 learning history, and between the ages of 12 and 16 worked delivering 
newspapers until he started his job in the newspaper office. Darrel 
graduated from Junction City High School in 1962. 

In 1964, Darrel joined
 the Navy where he started basic training in San Diego, CA. During his 
time in basic training, he marched playing the bugle. During his time in
 the Navy, he served two tours in Vietnam. He was also involved in Top 
Secret Communications under a pineapple field in Hawaii. Darrel was then
 stationed on USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier and toured the Pacific 
Ocean for three years. 

While stationed in California, he met the love of
 his life Sharon Hunt in 1967. The two went on to marry in 1968 at St. 
Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster, NY. After the military, Darrel spent
 the majority of his career working as a Telephone Switchman for 
Verizon. During his beginning years as a switchman, he attended night 
school at West Connecticut State University, earning an Associate's 
Degree in History. 

Darrel is survived by his wife, Sharon (Hunt) Haley 
of Pawling, NY; his son &amp; daughter-in-law Christopher &amp; Michelle
 Haley of Valley Village, CA; his sister-in-law Michele Hunt of 
Brewster, NY; many nieces; as well as great nieces and nephews. Darrel 
was predeceased by his sister Sandra Jacobs.

A
 Memorial Service will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday April 
4, 2023, at Beecher Funeral Home at 1 Putnam Avenue Brewster, New York. A
 service will be held Wednesday, April 5, at 10:00 am at Beecher Funeral 
Home.

Another Celebration of life will be held in June of 2023 in Kansas. Details to follow at a later date.

Interment will be at Pawling Rural Cemetery and Milford Cemetery in Kansas.

In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&amp;id=32">RVNA Health Hospice</a>&nbsp;or
 mail at 27 Governors Street, Ridgefield, CT, Alzheimer's Disease 
Research Division at P.O Box 1950 Clarksburg, MD 20871, and <a href="https://secure.dav.org/site/Donation2?df_id=21532&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;21532.donation=form1&amp;msclkid=ff999b635965141f6ccaff6b935e0ae3">Disabled American Veterans</a>&nbsp;or mail at 25 Segar Street Danbury, CT 06810.

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 </figure>Darrel E. Haley of Pawling, New York, passed away January 9, 
2023, in Ridgefield, CT at the age of 78. Darrel was born February 11, 
1944, in Junction City, Kansas, to the late Gerald and Hazel (Baker) 
Haley. He spent the majority of his youth in Junction City enjoying his 
favorite activities such as playing baseball, trumpet, music, traveling,
 learning history, and between the ages of 12 and 16 worked delivering 
newspapers until he started his job in the newspaper office. Darrel 
graduated from Junction City High School in 1962. In 1964, Darrel joined
 the Navy where he started basic training in San Diego, CA. During his 
time in basic training, he marched playing the bugle. During his time in
 the Navy, he served two tours in Vietnam. He was also involved in Top 
Secret Communications under a pineapple field in Hawaii. Darrel was then
 stationed on USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier and toured the Pacific 
Ocean for three years. While stationed in California, he met the love of
 his life Sharon Hunt in 1967. The two went on to marry in 1968 at St. 
Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster, NY. After the military, Darrel spent
 the majority of his career working as a Telephone Switchman for 
Verizon. During his beginning years as a switchman, he attended night 
school at West Connecticut State University, earning an Associate's 
Degree in History. Darrel is survived by his wife, Sharon (Hunt) Haley 
of Pawling, NY; his son &amp; daughter-in-law Christopher &amp; Michelle
 Haley of Valley Village, CA; his sister-in-law Michele Hunt of 
Brewster, NY; many nieces; as well as great nieces and nephews. Darrel 
was predeceased by his sister Sandra Jacobs.A
 Memorial Service will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday April 
4, 2023, at Beecher Funeral Home at 1 Putnam Avenue Brewster, New York. A
 service will be held Wednesday, April 5, at 10:00 am at Beecher Funeral 
Home.Another Celebration of life will be held in June of 2023 in Kansas. Details to follow at a later date.Interment will be at Pawling Rural Cemetery and Milford Cemetery in Kansas.In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&amp;id=32">RVNA Health Hospice</a>&nbsp;or
 mail at 27 Governors Street, Ridgefield, CT, Alzheimer's Disease 
Research Division at P.O Box 1950 Clarksburg, MD 20871, and <a href="https://secure.dav.org/site/Donation2?df_id=21532&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;21532.donation=form1&amp;msclkid=ff999b635965141f6ccaff6b935e0ae3">Disabled American Veterans</a>&nbsp;or mail at 25 Segar Street Danbury, CT 06810.

Darrel E. Haley

Walter C. Harris was born November 6, 1926, in Junction City, Kansas, the 
son of Fred and Emma (Zernickow) Harris. He graduated from Dwight High 
School with the class of 1944. 
Walter served with the Army Air Corps Occupation Forces in Japan from 1944 – 1946 during WWII. 
On August 10, 1946, Walter was married to Virginia A. Stark of Alta Vista in San Antonia, Texas. 
Walter worked for Schilling Air Force Base from 1953 – 1965 with the 
Maintenance Aircraft Electrical Systems with the Department of Defense. 
 He then worked for Ft. Riley from 1965 – 1983 as an Electronic 
Supervisor. 
He enjoyed gardening, traveling in his RV coast to coast and Canada, 
family reunions, and loved homemade ice cream. Following his retirement
 from the Federal Government, Walter served on the Board of Directors 
for the Ottawa RRD. 
Walter passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Holiday Resort 
Health and Rehab in Salina at the age of 96. He is survived by his 
loving daughter Debra Bowers and her husband Robin of Marquette, Kansas,
 and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving
 wife Virginia on November 9, 2014, his brother Eldridge Harris, sisters
 Maryette Shuck, Ordella Liley, and his parents. 
Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 
the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, with the family 
receiving friends from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The family has selected 
cremation. His final resting place will be in the Humboldt Valley 
Cemetery near Junction City.

 Memorial Contributions may be made to the 
American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the 
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Walter C. Harris was born November 6, 1926, in Junction City, Kansas, the 
son of Fred and Emma (Zernickow) Harris. He graduated from Dwight High 
School with the class of 1944. 
Walter served with the Army Air Corps Occupation Forces in Japan from 1944 – 1946 during WWII. 
On August 10, 1946, Walter was married to Virginia A. Stark of Alta Vista in San Antonia, Texas. 
Walter worked for Schilling Air Force Base from 1953 – 1965 with the 
Maintenance Aircraft Electrical Systems with the Department of Defense. 
 He then worked for Ft. Riley from 1965 – 1983 as an Electronic 
Supervisor. 
He enjoyed gardening, traveling in his RV coast to coast and Canada, 
family reunions, and loved homemade ice cream. Following his retirement
 from the Federal Government, Walter served on the Board of Directors 
for the Ottawa RRD. 
Walter passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Holiday Resort 
Health and Rehab in Salina at the age of 96. He is survived by his 
loving daughter Debra Bowers and her husband Robin of Marquette, Kansas,
 and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving
 wife Virginia on November 9, 2014, his brother Eldridge Harris, sisters
 Maryette Shuck, Ordella Liley, and his parents. 
Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 
the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, with the family 
receiving friends from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The family has selected 
cremation. His final resting place will be in the Humboldt Valley 
Cemetery near Junction City. Memorial Contributions may be made to the 
American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the 
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Walter C. Harris

Linda Lou DeWees, 76, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, March 2,
 2023. Linda was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1947, the daughter 
of the late Levi R. and Theresa Ann (Belick) DeWees.

Linda
 was an educator in numerous schools and was a teacher at the time of 
her retirement from Topeka West High School. She graduated from Norton 
High School in Norton, Kansas, and from  Fort Hays State University in 
Hays, Kansas, where she received   two master degrees in Home Economics 
and Education Administration.  She Was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church, Manhattan where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir.

Linda
 is  survived by a daughter, Diana Lynn Melody, of Wilmington, Delaware;
  and a son, Derek, and his wife Denise, Lawson, of Wichita. Linda is 
also survived by her grandson, Sean Melody, also of Wilmington, 
Delaware; and her sister, Susan Welsh, of Lincoln Nebraska.

Service
 arrangements are pending at this time with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview 
Funeral Home and Cremation.  To send an online condolence to the family 
visit the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com

Linda Lou DeWees, 76, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, March 2,
 2023. Linda was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1947, the daughter 
of the late Levi R. and Theresa Ann (Belick) DeWees.Linda
 was an educator in numerous schools and was a teacher at the time of 
her retirement from Topeka West High School. She graduated from Norton 
High School in Norton, Kansas, and from Fort Hays State University in 
Hays, Kansas, where she received two master degrees in Home Economics 
and Education Administration. She Was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church, Manhattan where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir.Linda
 is survived by a daughter, Diana Lynn Melody, of Wilmington, Delaware;
 and a son, Derek, and his wife Denise, Lawson, of Wichita. Linda is 
also survived by her grandson, Sean Melody, also of Wilmington, 
Delaware; and her sister, Susan Welsh, of Lincoln Nebraska.Service
 arrangements are pending at this time with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview 
Funeral Home and Cremation. To send an online condolence to the family 
visit the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com

Evelyn L. Russell, 100, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday 
morning, March 5th, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in 
Manhattan.  She worked as a supervisor at JC Penny in Manhattan and had 
 worked for insurance companies and steel mills in their offices in 
Rockport Illinois.

She was the widow of Stanley "Frank"
 Russell, whom she married at the St John's Lutheran Church at Dallas, 
TX, on October 7, 1922. On that date, November 23, 1945, the United 
States stopped rations after World War II. However, sugar rations still 
existed.  Evelyn was born in Union County, South Dakota, on October 7, 
1922, the daughter of the late Tillie (Erickson) Linton and Edgar Jasper
 Linton.  She was a high school graduate of Sterling, Illinois.  Upon 
graduation from high school, she joined the U.S. Navy and was discharged
 as a YEO/2nd Class during WW II.  Evelyn was a former member of the  
First Lutheran Church Manhattan where she taught Sunday School and was a
 former member of the EHU Stardusters.

Evelyn is  survived by three daughters, Virginia E Russell, of Manhattan, KS.

Barbara
 Joann, wife of  Michael J. Gassmann, of Manhattan; Larraine K, wife of 
 Randy Blodgett, of Blackhawk, CO; two sons Terry Lee, husband of  
Debbie Russell, of  Savannah, Texas;  Robert E Russell, of Manhattan, 
KS.  Evelyn is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren 
and great great grandchildren.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband, daughter Janeva I Steger; sons Stanley Pat Russell; 
David John Russell: sisters, Doris Clark and Mary Jane Baer and brother.
 Harold Linton,

A funeral service will be held at 10:00
 AM on Friday, March 10th, at the Carlson's Irvin-Parkview  Funeral Home 
&amp; Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan.  The family will 
receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 9th, at the 
funeral home.  Burial will be next to her husband at the Sunrise 
Cemetery following the service.  The family requests any donations be 
directed to the choice of the donors.

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

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 </figure>Evelyn L. Russell, 100, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday 
morning, March 5th, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in 
Manhattan. She worked as a supervisor at JC Penny in Manhattan and had 
 worked for insurance companies and steel mills in their offices in 
Rockport Illinois.She was the widow of Stanley "Frank"
 Russell, whom she married at the St John's Lutheran Church at Dallas, 
TX, on October 7, 1922. On that date, November 23, 1945, the United 
States stopped rations after World War II. However, sugar rations still 
existed. Evelyn was born in Union County, South Dakota, on October 7, 
1922, the daughter of the late Tillie (Erickson) Linton and Edgar Jasper
 Linton. She was a high school graduate of Sterling, Illinois. Upon 
graduation from high school, she joined the U.S. Navy and was discharged
 as a YEO/2nd Class during WW II. Evelyn was a former member of the 
First Lutheran Church Manhattan where she taught Sunday School and was a
 former member of the EHU Stardusters.Evelyn is survived by three daughters, Virginia E Russell, of Manhattan, KS.Barbara
 Joann, wife of Michael J. Gassmann, of Manhattan; Larraine K, wife of 
 Randy Blodgett, of Blackhawk, CO; two sons Terry Lee, husband of 
Debbie Russell, of Savannah, Texas; Robert E Russell, of Manhattan, 
KS. Evelyn is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren 
and great great grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband, daughter Janeva I Steger; sons Stanley Pat Russell; 
David John Russell: sisters, Doris Clark and Mary Jane Baer and brother.
 Harold Linton,A funeral service will be held at 10:00
 AM on Friday, March 10th, at the Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home 
&amp; Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan. The family will 
receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 9th, at the 
funeral home. Burial will be next to her husband at the Sunrise 
Cemetery following the service. The family requests any donations be 
directed to the choice of the donors.For more information or to send an online condolence visit the funeral home website at www.irvinparkview.com.

Evelyn L. Russell

Herbert Dietrich “Herb” Ruebke, 81, died March 6, 2023, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born May 6, 1941, in rural Pretty 
Prairie, to Henry H. and Agnes Marie (Krehbiel) Ruebke.

Herb graduated from Pretty Prairie High School.&nbsp; He worked as a 
machinist for Cessna, before retiring from Mega Manufacturing. Herb grew
 up on the family farm, helping his parents and siblings farm and 
operate the family business, Ruebke Orchard. &nbsp;After retirement, he ran 
his own lawn mowing business, continued to garden, and watched his 
favorite sports teams; KU basketball and Kansas City Chiefs. Herb also 
enjoyed training his dogs.&nbsp; He was an active member of Crestview Bible 
Church for over 40 years.

On June 4, 1977, Herb married Bonnie (Hess) Tylicki, at First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.

Herb is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of almost 46 years, Bonnie of 
Hutchinson; sons, Troy Ruebke (Joni) of Manhattan, Brent Ruebke (Peggy) 
of Nickerson, and Jim Tylicki (Becky) of Sylvia; sisters, Ruth Stucky 
and Judith Lowdon (Corey); sister-in-law, Beatrice Ruebke; numerous 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved
 dog, Tonya Lee.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; brother, John Ruebke; 
brother-in-law, Bob Stucky; and nephews, Donald Ruebke and Douglas 
Stucky.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 
Crestview Bible Church, 2401 N. Halstead, Hutchinson, with Pastor Phil 
Auxier officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. Thursday and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present 
Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crestview Bible 
Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N.&nbsp; Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 
67501.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Herbert Dietrich “Herb” Ruebke, 81, died March 6, 2023, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born May 6, 1941, in rural Pretty 
Prairie, to Henry H. and Agnes Marie (Krehbiel) Ruebke.Herb graduated from Pretty Prairie High School.&nbsp; He worked as a 
machinist for Cessna, before retiring from Mega Manufacturing. Herb grew
 up on the family farm, helping his parents and siblings farm and 
operate the family business, Ruebke Orchard. &nbsp;After retirement, he ran 
his own lawn mowing business, continued to garden, and watched his 
favorite sports teams; KU basketball and Kansas City Chiefs. Herb also 
enjoyed training his dogs.&nbsp; He was an active member of Crestview Bible 
Church for over 40 years.On June 4, 1977, Herb married Bonnie (Hess) Tylicki, at First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.Herb is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of almost 46 years, Bonnie of 
Hutchinson; sons, Troy Ruebke (Joni) of Manhattan, Brent Ruebke (Peggy) 
of Nickerson, and Jim Tylicki (Becky) of Sylvia; sisters, Ruth Stucky 
and Judith Lowdon (Corey); sister-in-law, Beatrice Ruebke; numerous 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved
 dog, Tonya Lee.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; brother, John Ruebke; 
brother-in-law, Bob Stucky; and nephews, Donald Ruebke and Douglas 
Stucky.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 
Crestview Bible Church, 2401 N. Halstead, Hutchinson, with Pastor Phil 
Auxier officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. Thursday and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present 
Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crestview Bible 
Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N.&nbsp; Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 
67501.

Herbert Dietrich 'Herb' Ruebke

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

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

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

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

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

Jesse V. Downs

Valerie Hope Black Feather was born on January 26, 1963, in Pine 
Ridge, SD to Antoine Black Feather and Delores Grace (Hernandez) Black 
Feather. Valerie made her entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven on March 2, 
2023, at the I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD.

Valerie 
is survived by her special friend of 31 years, Harold LaPointe; sisters,
 Francine Black Feather of Wolf Creek, SD, Cheryl Good Plume, Erlene 
Tail and Eldean Tail, all of Rapid City, SD; brothers, Roscoe Black 
Feather, Alton and Tim Good Plume, and Jim Charge, all of Wolf Creek, 
SD, Tom Rowland of Slimbuttes, SD and Reggie Rowland of Riverton, WY; 
grandfather, Vincent Black Feather of Kyle, SD; nieces, Jennifer Black 
Feather of Pine Ridge, SD, Celeste Grace Black Feather, Christa 
Featherman, and Misty Dawn Black Feather, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Diedra 
Black Feather of Allen, SD, Michelle Black Feather of Manhattan, KS, and
 Shalimar BeGay of Las Vegas, NV; nephews, Jack Black Feather of Wolf 
Creek, SD, Michael Black Feather of Manhattan, KS, and Gamalio BeGay of 
New Mexico; 11 grandchildren; aunts, Dora Good Plume, Evangeline Fast 
Horse, and Mary Condon, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Janice and Joy One 
Feather, both of Kyle, SD, Cleo Black Feather, Marlene James, and Jeni 
Black Feather, all of Pine Ridge, SD; uncles, Bluch Black Feather and 
Bob Montgomery, both of Rapid City, SD, Merle Black Feather of Pine 
Ridge, SD, John One Feather of Kyle, SD, and Wayne Wasicuna of Sioux 
Valley Manitoba, Canada; and special pets, Bear, Sugar, and Marilyn.

Valerie
 was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine Black Feather and Delores
 (Hernandez) Black Feather; siblings, Dave, Michael, Jack, Tony, Nathan 
and Anna Black Feather; paternal grandparents, Frank &amp; Lucy Phoebe 
Black Feather; and maternal grandparents, Joseph Hernandez and Mildred 
White Eyes.

Pallbearers will be Antone Black Feather, 
Brandon One Feather, Renaldo “Lotto” Two Bulls, Jared Red Cloud, Jack 
Black Feather, Nathan Kills Small, Jimi LaPointe, Myron Finneran, Tom 
Rowland, Pete Richards, and Jonathan Archambeau.

Honorary
 pallbearers will be Diane Kelly, Connie Lopez-Morgan, Kay 
Rojo-Charging, Vicky Wince, Monica Tyon, Philip Bettelyoun, Ernie 
Little, Gloria One Feather, Veatrice &amp; Delores Red Feather, Francine
 &amp; Richie Little Bear, Janice Larson, Frances Elk, Florence Black 
Feather &amp; Family, Carol Lakota. Leni Moll, Ivis Black Elk, Letoya 
Eagle Bull, Teij Two Bulls, Vienna Janis, Sonja Hernandez, Lester, 
Darrell and Anthony Rowland, Colyn, Robin , Travis, Colleen, Hope &amp; 
Tammy Condon, Ciss Big Crow, Lula, Joy &amp; Faith Yellow Boy, Pauline 
Warner, Bonita, Josephine, Charlie and Darnell Standing Soldier, 
Gloriann, Lydia, Emily and Virgil Left Hand, Flora Yellow Boy &amp; 
Family, Howard Little Hawk, Lloyd &amp; Nick Levron-Big Crow, Maretta 
Champagne, Pete Champagne, Wasicuna Tiospaye, LaPointe Tiospaye, Andrews
 Tiospaye, Montgomery Tiospaye, Good Plume Tiospaye, Tail Tiospaye, Fast
 Horse Tiospaye, Yellow Boy Tiospaye, Left Hand Tiospaye, Standing 
Soldier Tiospaye, Rowland Tiospaye, Condon Tiospaye, and All Friends 
&amp; Relatives.

Wake Services: One night wake service 
starting at 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Wolf Creek School 
Gym in Pine Ridge, SD

Funeral Services:  11:00 AM, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Wolf Creek School Gym in Pine Ridge, SD 

Traditional Lakota Services:  Wayne Wasicuna

Burial Services:  Wolf Creek Community Cemetery, Wolf Creek, SD

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Valerie Hope Black Feather was born on January 26, 1963, in Pine 
Ridge, SD to Antoine Black Feather and Delores Grace (Hernandez) Black 
Feather. Valerie made her entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven on March 2, 
2023, at the I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD.Valerie 
is survived by her special friend of 31 years, Harold LaPointe; sisters,
 Francine Black Feather of Wolf Creek, SD, Cheryl Good Plume, Erlene 
Tail and Eldean Tail, all of Rapid City, SD; brothers, Roscoe Black 
Feather, Alton and Tim Good Plume, and Jim Charge, all of Wolf Creek, 
SD, Tom Rowland of Slimbuttes, SD and Reggie Rowland of Riverton, WY; 
grandfather, Vincent Black Feather of Kyle, SD; nieces, Jennifer Black 
Feather of Pine Ridge, SD, Celeste Grace Black Feather, Christa 
Featherman, and Misty Dawn Black Feather, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Diedra 
Black Feather of Allen, SD, Michelle Black Feather of Manhattan, KS, and
 Shalimar BeGay of Las Vegas, NV; nephews, Jack Black Feather of Wolf 
Creek, SD, Michael Black Feather of Manhattan, KS, and Gamalio BeGay of 
New Mexico; 11 grandchildren; aunts, Dora Good Plume, Evangeline Fast 
Horse, and Mary Condon, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Janice and Joy One 
Feather, both of Kyle, SD, Cleo Black Feather, Marlene James, and Jeni 
Black Feather, all of Pine Ridge, SD; uncles, Bluch Black Feather and 
Bob Montgomery, both of Rapid City, SD, Merle Black Feather of Pine 
Ridge, SD, John One Feather of Kyle, SD, and Wayne Wasicuna of Sioux 
Valley Manitoba, Canada; and special pets, Bear, Sugar, and Marilyn.Valerie
 was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine Black Feather and Delores
 (Hernandez) Black Feather; siblings, Dave, Michael, Jack, Tony, Nathan 
and Anna Black Feather; paternal grandparents, Frank &amp; Lucy Phoebe 
Black Feather; and maternal grandparents, Joseph Hernandez and Mildred 
White Eyes.Pallbearers will be Antone Black Feather, 
Brandon One Feather, Renaldo “Lotto” Two Bulls, Jared Red Cloud, Jack 
Black Feather, Nathan Kills Small, Jimi LaPointe, Myron Finneran, Tom 
Rowland, Pete Richards, and Jonathan Archambeau.Honorary
 pallbearers will be Diane Kelly, Connie Lopez-Morgan, Kay 
Rojo-Charging, Vicky Wince, Monica Tyon, Philip Bettelyoun, Ernie 
Little, Gloria One Feather, Veatrice &amp; Delores Red Feather, Francine
 &amp; Richie Little Bear, Janice Larson, Frances Elk, Florence Black 
Feather &amp; Family, Carol Lakota. Leni Moll, Ivis Black Elk, Letoya 
Eagle Bull, Teij Two Bulls, Vienna Janis, Sonja Hernandez, Lester, 
Darrell and Anthony Rowland, Colyn, Robin , Travis, Colleen, Hope &amp; 
Tammy Condon, Ciss Big Crow, Lula, Joy &amp; Faith Yellow Boy, Pauline 
Warner, Bonita, Josephine, Charlie and Darnell Standing Soldier, 
Gloriann, Lydia, Emily and Virgil Left Hand, Flora Yellow Boy &amp; 
Family, Howard Little Hawk, Lloyd &amp; Nick Levron-Big Crow, Maretta 
Champagne, Pete Champagne, Wasicuna Tiospaye, LaPointe Tiospaye, Andrews
 Tiospaye, Montgomery Tiospaye, Good Plume Tiospaye, Tail Tiospaye, Fast
 Horse Tiospaye, Yellow Boy Tiospaye, Left Hand Tiospaye, Standing 
Soldier Tiospaye, Rowland Tiospaye, Condon Tiospaye, and All Friends 
&amp; Relatives.Wake Services: One night wake service 
starting at 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Wolf Creek School 
Gym in Pine Ridge, SDFuneral Services: 11:00 AM, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Wolf Creek School Gym in Pine Ridge, SD Traditional Lakota Services: Wayne WasicunaBurial Services: Wolf Creek Community Cemetery, Wolf Creek, SDArrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

Valerie Hope Black Feather

Mark S. Ramsey, age 69, died on Sunday, 5 March 2023, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas. He was born on 1 
January 1954 in Garden City, the son of Roger H. Ramsey and Lois Mae 
(Boyd) Ramsey. Mark married Elaine E. Kells on 1 February 1980 in 
Garden City. 
Mark graduated from Garden City High School in 1972 and from the Garden 
City Community College in 1974. During his school years and 
subsequently, he operated a farm north of Garden City with his brother. 
During his youth, Mark was involved in 4-H, as a member of the Beacon 
Boosters, and in Future Farmers of America. For many years Mark was 
active in the Sand &amp; Sage Rifle Club. He was a leader for youth 4-H 
shooting sports and an NRA certified instructor for Youth Shooting 
Sports. Mark was a charter member of the board of the Sand &amp; Sage 
Rifle Club Collector Show. 
Mark enjoyed fly fishing, making fishing poles, hunting pheasants, 
downhill snow skiing and traveling with his family. He especially 
enjoyed building a barn and creating shelters for Elaine's show goat 
breeding enterprise. 
Adept at repairing broken machines and a meticulous farmer, Mark was 
very particular about all phases of crop production from planting 
through harvest. He was normally a quiet person, who did not often 
initiate conversation, but once engaged he communicated many ideas and 
thoughts. Mark readily shared with others his first-hand knowledge 
about the productivity of various crop varieties. He was a recipient of
 the irrigated land soil conservation award from the Finney County Soil 
Conservation District. 
Survivors are: Mark's wife, Elaine E. Ramsey of the home; a daughter, 
Sarah M. Strasser (husband: Ryan) of Juneau, Wisconsin; his mother, Lois
 M. Ramsey of Garden City, Kansas; a brother, Michael K. Ramsey (wife: 
Pamela) of Garden City, Kansas; a sister, Marsha P. Viers of Junction 
City, Kansas; a sister, Michelle M. McDaniel (husband: Mick) of Junction
 City, Kansas; a half-sister Remington Pettit (husband: Dustin) of 
Stillwater, Oklahoma; three grandchildren; five nephews; and four 
nieces. Mark was preceded in death by his son, Stephen A. Ramsey, his 
father and a brother, Forrest R. Ramsey. 
The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 9, at the 
First United Methodist Church in Garden City. Burial will follow at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. In lieu of flowers, memorials to 
the Finney County 4-H Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home are 
suggested. Visitation hours with the family present will be from 5:00 
PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Mark S. Ramsey, age 69, died on Sunday, 5 March 2023, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas. He was born on 1 
January 1954 in Garden City, the son of Roger H. Ramsey and Lois Mae 
(Boyd) Ramsey. Mark married Elaine E. Kells on 1 February 1980 in 
Garden City. 
Mark graduated from Garden City High School in 1972 and from the Garden 
City Community College in 1974. During his school years and 
subsequently, he operated a farm north of Garden City with his brother. 
During his youth, Mark was involved in 4-H, as a member of the Beacon 
Boosters, and in Future Farmers of America. For many years Mark was 
active in the Sand &amp; Sage Rifle Club. He was a leader for youth 4-H 
shooting sports and an NRA certified instructor for Youth Shooting 
Sports. Mark was a charter member of the board of the Sand &amp; Sage 
Rifle Club Collector Show. 
Mark enjoyed fly fishing, making fishing poles, hunting pheasants, 
downhill snow skiing and traveling with his family. He especially 
enjoyed building a barn and creating shelters for Elaine's show goat 
breeding enterprise. 
Adept at repairing broken machines and a meticulous farmer, Mark was 
very particular about all phases of crop production from planting 
through harvest. He was normally a quiet person, who did not often 
initiate conversation, but once engaged he communicated many ideas and 
thoughts. Mark readily shared with others his first-hand knowledge 
about the productivity of various crop varieties. He was a recipient of
 the irrigated land soil conservation award from the Finney County Soil 
Conservation District. 
Survivors are: Mark's wife, Elaine E. Ramsey of the home; a daughter, 
Sarah M. Strasser (husband: Ryan) of Juneau, Wisconsin; his mother, Lois
 M. Ramsey of Garden City, Kansas; a brother, Michael K. Ramsey (wife: 
Pamela) of Garden City, Kansas; a sister, Marsha P. Viers of Junction 
City, Kansas; a sister, Michelle M. McDaniel (husband: Mick) of Junction
 City, Kansas; a half-sister Remington Pettit (husband: Dustin) of 
Stillwater, Oklahoma; three grandchildren; five nephews; and four 
nieces. Mark was preceded in death by his son, Stephen A. Ramsey, his 
father and a brother, Forrest R. Ramsey. 
The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 9, at the 
First United Methodist Church in Garden City. Burial will follow at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. In lieu of flowers, memorials to 
the Finney County 4-H Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home are 
suggested. Visitation hours with the family present will be from 5:00 
PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at garnandfuneralhomes.com

Mark S. Ramsey

James Michael "Jim" Poole, 68, was born on January 3, 1955, in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away March 2, 2023, at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. He was affectionately called Jim and Papa
 Jim by his many friends and family. After the untimely death of 
his mother at an early age, Jim and his brothers attended Milton Hershey
 Boarding School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1973 and 
immediately joined the Army. Jim was stationed in Hawaii and then Fort Riley, where he met his wife, Kelly Shultz. After a short stay in 
Germany, Jim was medically discharged in 1986. Upon return to the 
states, he and Kelly chose to reside in Kelly’s hometown of Junction 
City, Kansas. They welcomed their only child, Joel, on December 14, 
1986. Jim spent many years working as a driver for Coca Cola and 
then Wonder Bread until Kelly became terminally ill in 2008. He loved 
Junction City and also spent nearly 30 years supporting and volunteering
 for Junction City Junior Baseball Association. In Jim’s last ten years 
of employment, he found his calling as a parks and recreational grounds 
keeper for the city of Junction City where he was able to spend much of 
his time supporting the community in the sport he loved. He could be 
found many summer days and nights working the baseball fields or running
 the score boards at North Park or Rathert Field. Jim took great pride 
in Junction City and its parks and ball fields. Jim was a kind 
soul who didn’t know a stranger. In his final years after retirement, if
 he wasn’t at the ball fields, Jim could most often be found spending 
time with his grandchildren, whom he absolutely adored. He spent every 
chance he could to dote on them and lend a helping hand. Jim was 
preceded in death by his parents Robert and Nona, his loving wife Kelly,
 and his sister-in-law Lu Poole. Jim is survived by his son Joel and 
daughter-in-law Christine, two grandchildren Braeden and Camryn, his 
sister Kathleen (Butch) Poehler and brothers Robert (Sandi), William, 
Thomas (Darla), Donald (Ann), Richard (Stephanie), and Timothy 
(Meredith), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jim chose 
cremation and a Celebration of Life is being planned for later in the 
spring. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set in place 
through Venmo @Jim-Poole-Memorial. The family also asks that you 
consider donating to recreational youth sports in your community.

Jim 
understood the importance of providing for our youth in fun, inclusive, 
and affordable activities, and he epitomized that belief in his many 
years volunteering with JCJBA youth baseball.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678206978981.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James Michael "Jim" Poole, 68, was born on January 3, 1955, in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away March 2, 2023, at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. He was affectionately called Jim and Papa
 Jim by his many friends and family. After the untimely death of 
his mother at an early age, Jim and his brothers attended Milton Hershey
 Boarding School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1973 and 
immediately joined the Army. Jim was stationed in Hawaii and then Fort Riley, where he met his wife, Kelly Shultz. After a short stay in 
Germany, Jim was medically discharged in 1986. Upon return to the 
states, he and Kelly chose to reside in Kelly’s hometown of Junction 
City, Kansas. They welcomed their only child, Joel, on December 14, 
1986. Jim spent many years working as a driver for Coca Cola and 
then Wonder Bread until Kelly became terminally ill in 2008. He loved 
Junction City and also spent nearly 30 years supporting and volunteering
 for Junction City Junior Baseball Association. In Jim’s last ten years 
of employment, he found his calling as a parks and recreational grounds 
keeper for the city of Junction City where he was able to spend much of 
his time supporting the community in the sport he loved. He could be 
found many summer days and nights working the baseball fields or running
 the score boards at North Park or Rathert Field. Jim took great pride 
in Junction City and its parks and ball fields. Jim was a kind 
soul who didn’t know a stranger. In his final years after retirement, if
 he wasn’t at the ball fields, Jim could most often be found spending 
time with his grandchildren, whom he absolutely adored. He spent every 
chance he could to dote on them and lend a helping hand. Jim was 
preceded in death by his parents Robert and Nona, his loving wife Kelly,
 and his sister-in-law Lu Poole. Jim is survived by his son Joel and 
daughter-in-law Christine, two grandchildren Braeden and Camryn, his 
sister Kathleen (Butch) Poehler and brothers Robert (Sandi), William, 
Thomas (Darla), Donald (Ann), Richard (Stephanie), and Timothy 
(Meredith), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jim chose 
cremation and a Celebration of Life is being planned for later in the 
spring. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set in place 
through Venmo @Jim-Poole-Memorial. The family also asks that you 
consider donating to recreational youth sports in your community. Jim 
understood the importance of providing for our youth in fun, inclusive, 
and affordable activities, and he epitomized that belief in his many 
years volunteering with JCJBA youth baseball.

James Michael 'Jim' Poole

Eldon "Ed" Schultz (beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, 
grandfather) was born in Deshler, NE, December 10, 1941.&nbsp; He passed away
 March 3, 2023, in Fairbury, NE.&nbsp; Ed attended Deshler schools before the
 family moved to Fairbury in 1953.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ed joined the U.S. Navy in January 1959.&nbsp; He began his career as an 
Aviation Ordnance Man.&nbsp; His service included a number of ships and naval
 stations, to include, but not limited to:&nbsp; San Diego, CA, Barber's 
Point, HI, USS Lexington (CVA-16), Helicopter Squadron 6, USS Saratoga 
(CVA-60), Jacksonville, FL, USS Constellation (CV-64), and Fighter 
Squadron VF-92 (the Silver Kings).&nbsp; 

In 1975, his rate changed to Navy 
Counselor, and he served in recruiting&nbsp;offices in Manhattan, KS and 
Lincoln, NE until he retired in January 1982.&nbsp; His service awards 
included the Navy Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal (5 awards), 
Vietnam Service Medal (4 stars), Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a number of
 other medals, ribbons, and multiple Letters of Commendation.&nbsp; He was 
honored to serve in the military, and he often spoke of his experiences.

After the&nbsp;Navy, Ed worked in&nbsp;Superior,&nbsp;NE,&nbsp;while living in 
Nelson,&nbsp;NE, where his&nbsp;sons attended Nelson Jr/Sr High School.&nbsp; After 
that time, Ed had careers as a safety engineer for a&nbsp;national 
construction company and in&nbsp;employment agency management.&nbsp; He retired 
and lived in Bellevue, NE, before residing at the Heritage Care Center 
in Fairbury, the last one and a half years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, watching TV 
(westerns, golf, KC Royals, and Husker football), playing golf, working 
on engines, and auto body work/painting, where the inside of his garage 
often changed colors with the work he did.&nbsp;

Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean, his sons Corey (Kate) 
of Hebron, NE and Jeff of Roanoke, VA, his grandchildren Jared of 
Lincoln, NE, Jayden and Natalie of Roanoke, VA, his sisters Barb Bauer 
of Omaha, NE, and Joyce DeBoer of Fairbury, NE, his brothers Dale 
Schultz (Paula) and Steve Schultz (Beth), both of Fairbury, NE, and many
 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Pearle Schultz, father, Edgar 
Schultz, brother Daryl Schultz, sister Marge Freitag, and nephews Darren
 DeBoer and Doug Freitag.

A celebration of life will be held at the Gerdes-Meyer funeral home 
Saturday, March 11th, from 1 to 3pm. Dress casual. In lieu of flowers, 
donations to charities that benefit veterans are 
appreciated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.&nbsp;
 <a href="http://www.gerdesmeyerfh.com">www.gerdesmeyerfh.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678197711666.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eldon "Ed" Schultz (beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, 
grandfather) was born in Deshler, NE, December 10, 1941.&nbsp; He passed away
 March 3, 2023, in Fairbury, NE.&nbsp; Ed attended Deshler schools before the
 family moved to Fairbury in 1953.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ed joined the U.S. Navy in January 1959.&nbsp; He began his career as an 
Aviation Ordnance Man.&nbsp; His service included a number of ships and naval
 stations, to include, but not limited to:&nbsp; San Diego, CA, Barber's 
Point, HI, USS Lexington (CVA-16), Helicopter Squadron 6, USS Saratoga 
(CVA-60), Jacksonville, FL, USS Constellation (CV-64), and Fighter 
Squadron VF-92 (the Silver Kings).&nbsp; In 1975, his rate changed to Navy 
Counselor, and he served in recruiting&nbsp;offices in Manhattan, KS and 
Lincoln, NE until he retired in January 1982.&nbsp; His service awards 
included the Navy Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal (5 awards), 
Vietnam Service Medal (4 stars), Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a number of
 other medals, ribbons, and multiple Letters of Commendation.&nbsp; He was 
honored to serve in the military, and he often spoke of his experiences.After the&nbsp;Navy, Ed worked in&nbsp;Superior,&nbsp;NE,&nbsp;while living in 
Nelson,&nbsp;NE, where his&nbsp;sons attended Nelson Jr/Sr High School.&nbsp; After 
that time, Ed had careers as a safety engineer for a&nbsp;national 
construction company and in&nbsp;employment agency management.&nbsp; He retired 
and lived in Bellevue, NE, before residing at the Heritage Care Center 
in Fairbury, the last one and a half years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, watching TV 
(westerns, golf, KC Royals, and Husker football), playing golf, working 
on engines, and auto body work/painting, where the inside of his garage 
often changed colors with the work he did.&nbsp;Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean, his sons Corey (Kate) 
of Hebron, NE and Jeff of Roanoke, VA, his grandchildren Jared of 
Lincoln, NE, Jayden and Natalie of Roanoke, VA, his sisters Barb Bauer 
of Omaha, NE, and Joyce DeBoer of Fairbury, NE, his brothers Dale 
Schultz (Paula) and Steve Schultz (Beth), both of Fairbury, NE, and many
 nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his mother, Pearle Schultz, father, Edgar 
Schultz, brother Daryl Schultz, sister Marge Freitag, and nephews Darren
 DeBoer and Doug Freitag.A celebration of life will be held at the Gerdes-Meyer funeral home 
Saturday, March 11th, from 1 to 3pm. Dress casual. In lieu of flowers, 
donations to charities that benefit veterans are 
appreciated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.&nbsp;
 <a href="http://www.gerdesmeyerfh.com">www.gerdesmeyerfh.com</a>

Eldon 'Ed' Schultz

Marie Jane “Sally” Perez, 95, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on 
Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her children.&nbsp;

She was born July 9, 1927, in Lillis, KS. She attended grade school 
in Neuchatel and graduated from Onaga High School, where she was voted 
president of her Freshman class and perfomed as a majorette in the 
marching band.&nbsp; After graduation from high school, she moved to Topeka 
and found a job making parts for the B-29 Superfortress during World War
 II. &nbsp;&nbsp;

She married Evaristo J. “Everett” Perez on June 12, 1949, in Iowa, 
and they eventually settled in Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; She worked at the Snow 
Cap Restaurant, Russell Stover’s, Hallmark, and the deli at K-Mart.

She loved to travel. She and Everett made several trips to Mexico, 
and numerous trips to Washington, to visit their son, Joseph, and see 
the sites.&nbsp; Most summers were spent in Onaga and Duluth, KS, where she 
was always busy — gardening, decorating, and exploring landmarks from 
her youth.

Holidays were always a special time.&nbsp; Grandma always has a special 
treat bag made up for each of the grandkids when they came to visit on 
Easter and Halloween. She especially loved decorating the house at 
Christmas time with snowmen and her Christmas trees and houses.

Sally like spending quiet time with a book or a crossword puzzle.&nbsp; 
She played the piano, crocheted blankets and sewed quilts for many 
years, but eventually had to give it up due to the crippling effects of 
Rheumatoid Arthritis. For many years she continued to find creative ways
 to accomplish tasks despite her limitations, and managed to occupy her 
time by completing numerous Thomas Kincaid jigsaw puzzles.&nbsp; When she was
 no longer able to do that, she kept her mind sharp by balancing her 
checkbook down to the penny every month.&nbsp; She was a strong woman, who 
preserved and kept up the good fight until the very end.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Evaristo Perez, her 
parents, John (Jack) L. Hazlett and Mildred G. Dodds Kelly, and two 
brothers, Duane and Rufus Hazlett.

Sally will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her four 
children and their families.&nbsp; She is survived by her two sons, Joseph 
Perez of Marysville, WA and Timothy Perez (Tammy) of Kansas City, KS, 
her two daughters, Julie Johnson (Mike) and Rebecca Lynn, both of Kansas
 City, KS; eleven grandchildren, Chassidy Spaniol, John (Jamie) Johnson,
 Jennifer (Jason) Keller, Ashley (Patrik) Schantell, Tim (Christie) 
Perez, Emily (Moises) Perez, Josef (Abigail) Perez, Chad (Trinity) Lynn,
 Cortney (Steve) Webster, Kevin (Melissa) Heyd, and William Sangelo; 
twenty-seven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, as 
well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Sally will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 
March 10th, and from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, at the Chapel 
Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga, KS, where family and friends will meet from 
Noon until 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the visitation and burial at
 will be at a later date in the Neuchatel Cemetery.&nbsp;

Marie Jane “Sally” Perez, 95, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on 
Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her children.&nbsp;She was born July 9, 1927, in Lillis, KS. She attended grade school 
in Neuchatel and graduated from Onaga High School, where she was voted 
president of her Freshman class and perfomed as a majorette in the 
marching band.&nbsp; After graduation from high school, she moved to Topeka 
and found a job making parts for the B-29 Superfortress during World War
 II. &nbsp;&nbsp;She married Evaristo J. “Everett” Perez on June 12, 1949, in Iowa, 
and they eventually settled in Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; She worked at the Snow 
Cap Restaurant, Russell Stover’s, Hallmark, and the deli at K-Mart.She loved to travel. She and Everett made several trips to Mexico, 
and numerous trips to Washington, to visit their son, Joseph, and see 
the sites.&nbsp; Most summers were spent in Onaga and Duluth, KS, where she 
was always busy — gardening, decorating, and exploring landmarks from 
her youth.Holidays were always a special time.&nbsp; Grandma always has a special 
treat bag made up for each of the grandkids when they came to visit on 
Easter and Halloween. She especially loved decorating the house at 
Christmas time with snowmen and her Christmas trees and houses.Sally like spending quiet time with a book or a crossword puzzle.&nbsp; 
She played the piano, crocheted blankets and sewed quilts for many 
years, but eventually had to give it up due to the crippling effects of 
Rheumatoid Arthritis. For many years she continued to find creative ways
 to accomplish tasks despite her limitations, and managed to occupy her 
time by completing numerous Thomas Kincaid jigsaw puzzles.&nbsp; When she was
 no longer able to do that, she kept her mind sharp by balancing her 
checkbook down to the penny every month.&nbsp; She was a strong woman, who 
preserved and kept up the good fight until the very end.She was preceded in death by her husband, Evaristo Perez, her 
parents, John (Jack) L. Hazlett and Mildred G. Dodds Kelly, and two 
brothers, Duane and Rufus Hazlett.Sally will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her four 
children and their families.&nbsp; She is survived by her two sons, Joseph 
Perez of Marysville, WA and Timothy Perez (Tammy) of Kansas City, KS, 
her two daughters, Julie Johnson (Mike) and Rebecca Lynn, both of Kansas
 City, KS; eleven grandchildren, Chassidy Spaniol, John (Jamie) Johnson,
 Jennifer (Jason) Keller, Ashley (Patrik) Schantell, Tim (Christie) 
Perez, Emily (Moises) Perez, Josef (Abigail) Perez, Chad (Trinity) Lynn,
 Cortney (Steve) Webster, Kevin (Melissa) Heyd, and William Sangelo; 
twenty-seven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, as 
well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.Sally will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 
March 10th, and from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, at the Chapel 
Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga, KS, where family and friends will meet from 
Noon until 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the visitation and burial at
 will be at a later date in the Neuchatel Cemetery.&nbsp;

Marie Jane 'Sally' Perez

Lorna Jane Etienne, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Wamego Health Center.

The family will meet with friends at a visitation on Friday evening, March 10, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral 
Home in Wamego.

&nbsp;Private burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to Meals on Wheels or the the Wamego Hospital
 Foundation and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral 
Home,&nbsp;&nbsp; P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Lorna Jane Etienne, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Wamego Health Center.The family will meet with friends at a visitation on Friday evening, March 10, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral 
Home in Wamego.&nbsp;Private burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery.Memorials are requested to Meals on Wheels or the the Wamego Hospital
 Foundation and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral 
Home,&nbsp;&nbsp; P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.A full obituary is pending.

Lorna Jane Etienne

William "Bill" Whaley, 91, died at Good Shepherd Hospice House March 4, 2023. Services will be held at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions have been designated to Junction City Animal Shelter.

Bill was born February 3, 1932, in Sawyer, KS, to Herbert and Fern (Humble) Whaley. He graduated from Sawyer High School. Bill married Rozella (Lees) on August 13, 1954, in Raton, NM, and later lived in Pratt, KS, where he worked at Woolwines Auto Supply. They moved to Junction City in 1967 where he worked as a machinist for Milleson's Auto Supply; he retired in 1997. When Bill was younger, he was an avid hunter, as well as a collector of coins and sports cards. He enjoyed attending his boys' and grandchildren's sporting events over the years, and spending his Saturday afternoons with Neil and the guys at Street Rods. &nbsp;

Bill is survived by his three sons: Michael W. (Roxanne) Whaley of Chapman, Mark A. (Belle) Whaley of Junction City and Mitch D. Whaley of Junction City; five grandchildren: Aaron (Rachel), Beth (Nathan) Roberts, Kellen, Grant and Cooper; and six great-grandchildren: Addox, Everly, Oakley, Liam, Everett and Beaux. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Whaley, of Pratt, KS.&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Rozella, on August 4, 2003, and his sister, Betty Copenhaver.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678126664203.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William "Bill" Whaley, 91, died at Good Shepherd Hospice House March 4, 2023. Services will be held at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions have been designated to Junction City Animal Shelter. Bill was born February 3, 1932, in Sawyer, KS, to Herbert and Fern (Humble) Whaley. He graduated from Sawyer High School. Bill married Rozella (Lees) on August 13, 1954, in Raton, NM, and later lived in Pratt, KS, where he worked at Woolwines Auto Supply. They moved to Junction City in 1967 where he worked as a machinist for Milleson's Auto Supply; he retired in 1997. When Bill was younger, he was an avid hunter, as well as a collector of coins and sports cards. He enjoyed attending his boys' and grandchildren's sporting events over the years, and spending his Saturday afternoons with Neil and the guys at Street Rods. &nbsp; Bill is survived by his three sons: Michael W. (Roxanne) Whaley of Chapman, Mark A. (Belle) Whaley of Junction City and Mitch D. Whaley of Junction City; five grandchildren: Aaron (Rachel), Beth (Nathan) Roberts, Kellen, Grant and Cooper; and six great-grandchildren: Addox, Everly, Oakley, Liam, Everett and Beaux. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Whaley, of Pratt, KS.&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Rozella, on August 4, 2003, and his sister, Betty Copenhaver.&nbsp;

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