Frances Darlene Moritz, resident of Chapman, Kansas, passed away on October 24, 2022 at the age of 90.

She was born August 13, 1932 at Burlington, Kansas, the daughter of Bert and Maude (Garrett) Decker. She graduated from Burlington High School with the class of 1950. While a student, Darlene worked at Shaull’s Drug Store and Burlington Country Club. After graduation she worked for Coffee County Rural Electric Cooperative until moving to Kansas City, MO in 1951. While there she trained for the Northern Division with South Western Bell Telephone Company to move to Topeka. She was a secretary to the Division Maintenance supervisor until she married and transferred to the Wichita Office and worked until 1956. On September 3, 1955, she married James Moritz in Burlington, Kansas. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary three months before he passed away. She worked for her husband at Alpine Moving and Storage Company in Wichita, Ks until they started their family. In 1970 the family moved to Milford, Kansas and she helped her husband on the farm and also worked for Dean Berneking Catering for 10 years. Darlene was active in her community and church. She belonged to Beta Sigma Phi and held several offices while in Topeka. She was a member of Pleasant View EHU, Circle, St. Xavier Catholic Church, Junction City, Kansas and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Chapman, Ks. She is survived by her daughters: Marilyn (Monty) Ferris, Wamego, Ks, Loretta (Joe) Fisher and Sandra (Curtis) Barbee both of Chapman, Ks; and son, Harvey (Stacy) Moritz also of Chapman, Ks; son-in-law, David Manning of Chapman, Ks; grandchildren: Crystal, Jessie, Lance, Mistie, Melissa, Shane, Alecia, Jessica, Molly, Kera, Casey, Tanner, Macie, Chris, J. R, and Amanda and 37 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, daughter, Brenda Manning; parents, Bert and Maude Decker; two brothers and five sisters. Rosary with the family will be Thursday, Oct. 27th at 5:00-5:30&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;p.m.&nbsp; at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Chapman, Ks. Visitation will follow rosary from 5:30-7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral will be Friday, Oct. 28th at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Chapman, Ks. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Junction City, Ks following Funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the American Diabetes Association, or to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Frances Darlene Moritz, resident of Chapman, Kansas, passed away on October 24, 2022 at the age of 90. She was born August 13, 1932 at Burlington, Kansas, the daughter of Bert and Maude (Garrett) Decker. She graduated from Burlington High School with the class of 1950. While a student, Darlene worked at Shaull’s Drug Store and Burlington Country Club. After graduation she worked for Coffee County Rural Electric Cooperative until moving to Kansas City, MO in 1951. While there she trained for the Northern Division with South Western Bell Telephone Company to move to Topeka. She was a secretary to the Division Maintenance supervisor until she married and transferred to the Wichita Office and worked until 1956. On September 3, 1955, she married James Moritz in Burlington, Kansas. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary three months before he passed away. She worked for her husband at Alpine Moving and Storage Company in Wichita, Ks until they started their family. In 1970 the family moved to Milford, Kansas and she helped her husband on the farm and also worked for Dean Berneking Catering for 10 years. Darlene was active in her community and church. She belonged to Beta Sigma Phi and held several offices while in Topeka. She was a member of Pleasant View EHU, Circle, St. Xavier Catholic Church, Junction City, Kansas and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Chapman, Ks. She is survived by her daughters: Marilyn (Monty) Ferris, Wamego, Ks, Loretta (Joe) Fisher and Sandra (Curtis) Barbee both of Chapman, Ks; and son, Harvey (Stacy) Moritz also of Chapman, Ks; son-in-law, David Manning of Chapman, Ks; grandchildren: Crystal, Jessie, Lance, Mistie, Melissa, Shane, Alecia, Jessica, Molly, Kera, Casey, Tanner, Macie, Chris, J. R, and Amanda and 37 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, daughter, Brenda Manning; parents, Bert and Maude Decker; two brothers and five sisters. Rosary with the family will be Thursday, Oct. 27th at 5:00-5:30&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;p.m.&nbsp; at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Chapman, Ks. Visitation will follow rosary from 5:30-7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral will be Friday, Oct. 28th at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Chapman, Ks. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Junction City, Ks following Funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the American Diabetes Association, or to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Frances Darlene Moritz

Michael J. Greene, 76 of Salina, formerly of Abilene passed away October 14, 1945. He was born October 19, 1945 is Salina, Kansas the son of Timothy and Teresa (Kirn) Greene. On November 8, 1969 he was united in marriage to Patricia “Patty” Shipman in Salina. Michael graduated from Solomon High School and went on the earn his Bachelor’s degree in Geology at Kansas State University.

 Michael is survived by his loving wife Patty of the home. One daughter, Kelly Greene and granddaughter, Katy Greene. He is also survived by his four brothers: Dennis, Timothy, Kevin Greene and John Nielson. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Colin Greene.

 The family has chosen cremation and there will be no services planned at this time per Michael’s wishes.&nbsp;

Michael J. Greene, 76 of Salina, formerly of Abilene passed away October 14, 1945. He was born October 19, 1945 is Salina, Kansas the son of Timothy and Teresa (Kirn) Greene. On November 8, 1969 he was united in marriage to Patricia “Patty” Shipman in Salina. Michael graduated from Solomon High School and went on the earn his Bachelor’s degree in Geology at Kansas State University. Michael is survived by his loving wife Patty of the home. One daughter, Kelly Greene and granddaughter, Katy Greene. He is also survived by his four brothers: Dennis, Timothy, Kevin Greene and John Nielson. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Colin Greene. The family has chosen cremation and there will be no services planned at this time per Michael’s wishes.&nbsp;

Michael J. Greene

Robert Bachan, son of Joseph and Mary Bachan, husband to Loretta Bachan, passed into his heavenly home on October 20, 2022. Military honors and inurnment will be held at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 10 a.m.

Robert Bachan, son of Joseph and Mary Bachan, husband to Loretta Bachan, passed into his heavenly home on October 20, 2022. Military honors and inurnment will be held at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 10 a.m.

SFC (RET) Robert Bachan - 1944 - 2022

Margaret M. Snipes, 75, of Junction City, Kansas, died peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, at New Church of the Living God with Bishop James E. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will take place 5-7 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Margaret was born May 10, 1947 in Denmark, Tennessee the daughter of John J. and Lillie (Batchelor) Smith. Margaret moved to Junction City from Tennessee in 1974. She worked in the hospitality industry for the Hilton Inn Hotel, Fort Riley dining facilities and U.S.D. #475 School District as a food service and janitorial employee. Margaret spent many years volunteering her time at the Junction City Salvation Army. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church for twenty plus years. Margaret was mother figure for many children throughout the community. She always had an open door at her home. She was known for her nurturing personality. She demonstrated excellent cooking and sewing skills. On September 18, 1963, she married Louis T. Snipes in Jackson, Tennessee. He died August 30, 2020. Survivors include two sons, Willie T. Snipes and his wife Mary Snipes of Junction City, Kansas and Gregory D. Snipes of Goodyear, Arizona; three grandchildren, Shemika Snipes, Travis Snipes both of Junction City, Kansas and Chelsey Kyle of San Diego, California; one daughter-in-law Angelica Snipes of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Evelyn Smith of St. Louis, Missouri; a host of nephews, nieces and other friends and relatives. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty plus years Louis T. Snipes; one son, Tracey D. Snipes; one grandson Felix Andre Snipes; one sister, Johnnie Mae Daniel and one brother-in-law Tee Snipes, Jr.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Margaret M. Snipes, 75, of Junction City, Kansas, died peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, at New Church of the Living God with Bishop James E. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will take place 5-7 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Margaret was born May 10, 1947 in Denmark, Tennessee the daughter of John J. and Lillie (Batchelor) Smith. Margaret moved to Junction City from Tennessee in 1974. She worked in the hospitality industry for the Hilton Inn Hotel, Fort Riley dining facilities and U.S.D. #475 School District as a food service and janitorial employee. Margaret spent many years volunteering her time at the Junction City Salvation Army. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church for twenty plus years. Margaret was mother figure for many children throughout the community. She always had an open door at her home. She was known for her nurturing personality. She demonstrated excellent cooking and sewing skills. On September 18, 1963, she married Louis T. Snipes in Jackson, Tennessee. He died August 30, 2020. Survivors include two sons, Willie T. Snipes and his wife Mary Snipes of Junction City, Kansas and Gregory D. Snipes of Goodyear, Arizona; three grandchildren, Shemika Snipes, Travis Snipes both of Junction City, Kansas and Chelsey Kyle of San Diego, California; one daughter-in-law Angelica Snipes of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Evelyn Smith of St. Louis, Missouri; a host of nephews, nieces and other friends and relatives. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty plus years Louis T. Snipes; one son, Tracey D. Snipes; one grandson Felix Andre Snipes; one sister, Johnnie Mae Daniel and one brother-in-law Tee Snipes, Jr.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Margaret M. Snipes

Mary Elizabeth Ryan (Schneider), 100, of Solomon, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Salina, KS. She was born September 12, 1922 on a farm west of Salina, to John J. and Lucy Grace (Seramur) Schneider. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and received her teaching degree from Marymount College. She taught in Grainfield, Kansas, and then Salina Sacred Heart prior to getting married and starting her family. She married Francis Ryan on December 29, 1954 in Salina, KS and they had 36 years together until his death in 1990. Mary was active in her church where she taught religion, served on the Solomon Altar Society, lectured and led the rosary. She served on the Solomon USD #393 Board of Education, as well as the Solomon State Bank Board. She played cards for the 51 Club, Sunflower Shufflers and Y&amp;O Club, as well served as a 4-H food leader for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother to seven, grandmother to twenty-one and great-grandma to seven. The month prior the family was able to celebrate her 100 th birthday which she truly enjoyed.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, five siblings, Frances Schneider, John Schneider,&nbsp;Sister Monica Schneider, Lucy McCann and Sister Lucy Schneider. She is survived by her children, Joe Ryan (Kym), Margaret Shaver (Rick), Pat Ryan (Marcia), Lucy Alexander (John), Jim Ryan (Lisa), Jane Oeser (Jon), and Tom Ryan, and her grandchildren, Ben, Nick and Meaghan Ryan, Jessica Ward, Lauren, Drew and Seth Shaver, Elizabeth, Luke and Kyle Ryan, David, Ryan and Lucy Alexander, Michael, Janae, Devin, Emily and Peyton Ryan, Lawson, Lexi and Lauren Oeser and seven great-grandchildren, MJ Ward, Jayce and Levi Alexander, Logan, Kray and Landyn Kirmer, and Elena Ryan.

Visitation will be Monday, October 24, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Solomon, with the rosary beginning at 7:00 p .m.. Services will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Solomon. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Solomon.&nbsp; A reception will follow at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Solomon. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, PO Box 279, Concordia, KS 66901.

The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Salina Fairdale and Salina Kindred Hospice for the loving care they gave our Miss Mary, as she was so kindly called. They were our angels.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth Ryan (Schneider), 100, of Solomon, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Salina, KS. She was born September 12, 1922 on a farm west of Salina, to John J. and Lucy Grace (Seramur) Schneider. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and received her teaching degree from Marymount College. She taught in Grainfield, Kansas, and then Salina Sacred Heart prior to getting married and starting her family. She married Francis Ryan on December 29, 1954 in Salina, KS and they had 36 years together until his death in 1990. Mary was active in her church where she taught religion, served on the Solomon Altar Society, lectured and led the rosary. She served on the Solomon USD #393 Board of Education, as well as the Solomon State Bank Board. She played cards for the 51 Club, Sunflower Shufflers and Y&amp;O Club, as well served as a 4-H food leader for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother to seven, grandmother to twenty-one and great-grandma to seven. The month prior the family was able to celebrate her 100 th birthday which she truly enjoyed. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, five siblings, Frances Schneider, John Schneider,&nbsp;Sister Monica Schneider, Lucy McCann and Sister Lucy Schneider. She is survived by her children, Joe Ryan (Kym), Margaret Shaver (Rick), Pat Ryan (Marcia), Lucy Alexander (John), Jim Ryan (Lisa), Jane Oeser (Jon), and Tom Ryan, and her grandchildren, Ben, Nick and Meaghan Ryan, Jessica Ward, Lauren, Drew and Seth Shaver, Elizabeth, Luke and Kyle Ryan, David, Ryan and Lucy Alexander, Michael, Janae, Devin, Emily and Peyton Ryan, Lawson, Lexi and Lauren Oeser and seven great-grandchildren, MJ Ward, Jayce and Levi Alexander, Logan, Kray and Landyn Kirmer, and Elena Ryan. Visitation will be Monday, October 24, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Solomon, with the rosary beginning at 7:00 p .m.. Services will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Solomon. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Solomon.&nbsp; A reception will follow at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Solomon. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, PO Box 279, Concordia, KS 66901. The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Salina Fairdale and Salina Kindred Hospice for the loving care they gave our Miss Mary, as she was so kindly called. They were our angels.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth Ryan 

Gordon Dean Ryff, 87, passed away peacefully at Stormont Vail Hospital Topeka, Kansas on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on September 24, 1935 in Elmo, Kansas on the family farm. He was the fourth and youngest son of Henry and Erma Ryff. He attended a country school near Elmo during his elementary years and graduated from Hope High School in 1953. Gordon married Juanita Beem on December 29, 1956, at the Navarre Church of the Brethren. They were married just shy of 66 years. He is preceded in death by his parents and his three older brothers: Kenneth, Marvin, and George. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, of the home; three children, Tony (Kathy) of Wichita, Barb of Abilene, and Mike of Hope (Sheila Mae, fiancé of Carcar City, Philippines); five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. Gordon and his family lived and farmed in the Elmo area. He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church from his youth and was baptized there. As a boy, he was enrolled in Bible Memory Association and memorized hundreds of verses. The training that his mother invested in him served as a foundation for the rest of his life. In addition to farming, he enjoyed serving and helping others. He worked at the Navarre Farm Service Co-op for many years. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends, and he enjoyed woodworking. Gordon was also active in the Navarre Lions Club. There will be no visitation. Services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church near Dillon. Burial will follow at the church’s cemetery on the grounds. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gordon Dean Ryff, 87, passed away peacefully at Stormont Vail Hospital Topeka, Kansas on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on September 24, 1935 in Elmo, Kansas on the family farm. He was the fourth and youngest son of Henry and Erma Ryff. He attended a country school near Elmo during his elementary years and graduated from Hope High School in 1953. Gordon married Juanita Beem on December 29, 1956, at the Navarre Church of the Brethren. They were married just shy of 66 years. He is preceded in death by his parents and his three older brothers: Kenneth, Marvin, and George. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, of the home; three children, Tony (Kathy) of Wichita, Barb of Abilene, and Mike of Hope (Sheila Mae, fiancé of Carcar City, Philippines); five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. Gordon and his family lived and farmed in the Elmo area. He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church from his youth and was baptized there. As a boy, he was enrolled in Bible Memory Association and memorized hundreds of verses. The training that his mother invested in him served as a foundation for the rest of his life. In addition to farming, he enjoyed serving and helping others. He worked at the Navarre Farm Service Co-op for many years. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends, and he enjoyed woodworking. Gordon was also active in the Navarre Lions Club. There will be no visitation. Services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church near Dillon. Burial will follow at the church’s cemetery on the grounds. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gordon Dean Ryff

Deborah M. Farmer, age 65, died Friday October 21, 2022 at her home in Manhattan, KS.

She was born on December 12, 1956 in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of Jack and Barbara (Meade) Pinhero. Debbie was raised in the Pratt, Kansas area where she attended and graduated from Skyline High School in 1974. She participated in cheerleading, basketball, and track and field during her high school years. She was proud of her state championship basketball teams in 1973 and 1974 and being crowned homecoming queen in 1973.

On July 12, 1980, she was united in marriage to Neal Farmer in Russell, KS. They lived in Russell for many years before moving to Manhattan, KS in 2001.

She attended North Central Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School and earned a diploma as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1980. Debbie attended Manhattan Christian College and earned a B.S. in Business Management and Ethics in 2004. While living in Russell, KS, she worked as Nurse, and she and Neal owned and operated Russell Flower and Gift. She was a talented floral designer and interior decorator. After moving to Manhattan, KS, Debbie worked as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for AstraZeneca where she was awarded Executive PSS in 2021.

Debbie loved her three boys and family. She was proud of being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was always taking care of the family, making their favorites of bierocks and lasagna. There was also an endless supply of homemade chocolate chip cookies for the boys and grandkids. Debbie loved animals. Growing up she had her horse Skipper which she loved to ride. She and Neal always had a golden retriever in their home.

Debbie never missed one of her boys sporting events. She was Jason, Brent, and Ryan’s biggest fan and cheerleader. She was always providing words of encouragement and support. Debbie was known for coordinating booster activities and making sure every season was memorable. Even after her boys left the house and went to college, it became a family event to attend the KSU football and basketball games where many wonderful memories were made. She always made sure to make many of the events her grandchildren participated in, no matter the distance she had to travel to get there.

Hiking and being in the mountains were peaceful times for Debbie. She and Neal loved to visit Estes Park, CO to see the wildlife and take in nature. Debbie would always bring back her favorite salt water taffy for the whole family. She also loved snow skiing. The family would take yearly trips to Steamboat Springs or Keystone in Colorado to hit the slopes. Many weekends every summer were spent at Lake Wilson where she loved boating and watching her sons water ski and tube on the lake. Once the kids were out of the house, Neal and Debbie enjoyed trips to the Grand Cayman where they loved to snorkel and relax on the beach.

Debbie was also an avid reader. She was a part of a book club in Manhattan, KS and enjoyed discussing the books she read and sharing her favorites with family members. She loved reading to her boys when they were younger and then to her grandchildren. The quality time that she got with her grandchildren in her lap while reading a book to them was cherished.

She was preceded in death by her mother Barbara Rauckman and father Jack Pinhero.

In addition to her husband Neal Farmer, she is survived by her children: Jason Taylor (Jennifer) of Warrensburg, Missouri, Brent Farmer (Jessica) of Franklin, Tennessee, and Ryan Farmer of Columbia, Missouri; also, her grandchildren: Madison, Kaitlyn, Alexandria, Elizabeth, Brock and Jacob; and her great-grandchild Alaina.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Wesley Cemetery near Willard, Missouri.

Memorial contributions in memory of Debbie may be made to the University of Colorado Cancer Center General Research Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Deborah M. Farmer, age 65, died Friday October 21, 2022 at her home in Manhattan, KS. She was born on December 12, 1956 in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of Jack and Barbara (Meade) Pinhero. Debbie was raised in the Pratt, Kansas area where she attended and graduated from Skyline High School in 1974. She participated in cheerleading, basketball, and track and field during her high school years. She was proud of her state championship basketball teams in 1973 and 1974 and being crowned homecoming queen in 1973.On July 12, 1980, she was united in marriage to Neal Farmer in Russell, KS. They lived in Russell for many years before moving to Manhattan, KS in 2001.She attended North Central Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School and earned a diploma as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1980. Debbie attended Manhattan Christian College and earned a B.S. in Business Management and Ethics in 2004. While living in Russell, KS, she worked as Nurse, and she and Neal owned and operated Russell Flower and Gift. She was a talented floral designer and interior decorator. After moving to Manhattan, KS, Debbie worked as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for AstraZeneca where she was awarded Executive PSS in 2021.Debbie loved her three boys and family. She was proud of being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was always taking care of the family, making their favorites of bierocks and lasagna. There was also an endless supply of homemade chocolate chip cookies for the boys and grandkids. Debbie loved animals. Growing up she had her horse Skipper which she loved to ride. She and Neal always had a golden retriever in their home.Debbie never missed one of her boys sporting events. She was Jason, Brent, and Ryan’s biggest fan and cheerleader. She was always providing words of encouragement and support. Debbie was known for coordinating booster activities and making sure every season was memorable. Even after her boys left the house and went to college, it became a family event to attend the KSU football and basketball games where many wonderful memories were made. She always made sure to make many of the events her grandchildren participated in, no matter the distance she had to travel to get there.Hiking and being in the mountains were peaceful times for Debbie. She and Neal loved to visit Estes Park, CO to see the wildlife and take in nature. Debbie would always bring back her favorite salt water taffy for the whole family. She also loved snow skiing. The family would take yearly trips to Steamboat Springs or Keystone in Colorado to hit the slopes. Many weekends every summer were spent at Lake Wilson where she loved boating and watching her sons water ski and tube on the lake. Once the kids were out of the house, Neal and Debbie enjoyed trips to the Grand Cayman where they loved to snorkel and relax on the beach.Debbie was also an avid reader. She was a part of a book club in Manhattan, KS and enjoyed discussing the books she read and sharing her favorites with family members. She loved reading to her boys when they were younger and then to her grandchildren. The quality time that she got with her grandchildren in her lap while reading a book to them was cherished.She was preceded in death by her mother Barbara Rauckman and father Jack Pinhero.In addition to her husband Neal Farmer, she is survived by her children: Jason Taylor (Jennifer) of Warrensburg, Missouri, Brent Farmer (Jessica) of Franklin, Tennessee, and Ryan Farmer of Columbia, Missouri; also, her grandchildren: Madison, Kaitlyn, Alexandria, Elizabeth, Brock and Jacob; and her great-grandchild Alaina.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan.Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Wesley Cemetery near Willard, Missouri.Memorial contributions in memory of Debbie may be made to the University of Colorado Cancer Center General Research Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Deborah M. Farmer

Mary Machin Hemphill was born November 1, 1942 in Wamego, KS to Ruth Elizabeth Burgess and John W. Machin II. She grew up in Manhattan, attending Bluemont Elementary school and graduating from Manhattan High School in 1960. She was baptized and joined First Baptist Church of Manhattan the same year. She married Steve E. Hemphill in 1962 and together they had two daughters. They later divorced.

Mary began her professional career at R.L. Polk and Company, and later worked as an administrative assistant at Kansas State University. After the birth of her children she became a full time homemaker and also typed papers for international students at KSU. She was a gifted seamstress and artist and her creativity added much beauty to her home. Mary also sold her arts and crafts creations at Kansas craft fairs.

She began teaching Sunday School at First Baptist Church in the 1970’s and continued in this role for many years, in addition to serving on church boards and committees and providing children’s sermons during Sunday morning worship. She was the adult leader of Brownie Troop #331 and Junior Girl Scout Troop #234, planning and leading weekly meetings and chaperoning several camping trips. Mary also served as a Region Cookie Captain, distributing all the cookies sold in the area to troop leaders.

Mary started her professional teaching career in the Office Education Program at Manhattan Vo-Tech. She returned to college and while working full-time as the bookkeeper for UFM, completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education in 1987. She then taught for a year in Wichita Public Schools before returning home to teach Elementary Art for USD 383. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Education from Kansas State. Mary was named Kansas Master Teacher in 1999. She also had the opportunity to travel to Prague, Czechoslovakia one summer for art instructor professional development.

She retired from full-time teaching in 2008, and continued to substitute teach as well as volunteer activities in the Manhattan community. Mary continued her faithful involvement at FBC Manhattan, serving as an officer in the American Baptist Women group. She was a part of two mission work trips to Appalachia and Mexico in her retirement. Mary was a volunteer docent at the Beach Museum of Art in Manhattan, a member of Alpha Kappa Delta sorority, and taught classes at the Manhattan Arts Center. She enjoyed playing bunco, spending time with her friends and family, and attending musical performances at McCain Auditorium.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John W. Machin III.

She is survived by two daughters, Amy Hemphill of Indianapolis, Indiana and Marcie Hemphill of Atlanta, Georgia; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Bailey of Columbus, Indiana; a sister, Margi Barber (Bob) of Hurricane, Utah; a sister-in-law, Janice Machin of Riley, KS; longtime companion Bob Ford of Baldwin, KS; her “partners-in-crime” the Unicorn Girls; three nephews, one niece, six great-nephews, two great nieces, one great grandniece, and her Machin and Burgess cousins.

A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29th, at the First Baptist Church, 2121 Blue Hills Rd., Manhattan, KS, with Pastor Chris Geyer officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Wabaunsee Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p .m. Friday, October 28th at the First Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Manhattan or the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Mary Machin Hemphill was born November 1, 1942 in Wamego, KS to Ruth Elizabeth Burgess and John W. Machin II. She grew up in Manhattan, attending Bluemont Elementary school and graduating from Manhattan High School in 1960. She was baptized and joined First Baptist Church of Manhattan the same year. She married Steve E. Hemphill in 1962 and together they had two daughters. They later divorced.Mary began her professional career at R.L. Polk and Company, and later worked as an administrative assistant at Kansas State University. After the birth of her children she became a full time homemaker and also typed papers for international students at KSU. She was a gifted seamstress and artist and her creativity added much beauty to her home. Mary also sold her arts and crafts creations at Kansas craft fairs.She began teaching Sunday School at First Baptist Church in the 1970’s and continued in this role for many years, in addition to serving on church boards and committees and providing children’s sermons during Sunday morning worship. She was the adult leader of Brownie Troop #331 and Junior Girl Scout Troop #234, planning and leading weekly meetings and chaperoning several camping trips. Mary also served as a Region Cookie Captain, distributing all the cookies sold in the area to troop leaders.Mary started her professional teaching career in the Office Education Program at Manhattan Vo-Tech. She returned to college and while working full-time as the bookkeeper for UFM, completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education in 1987. She then taught for a year in Wichita Public Schools before returning home to teach Elementary Art for USD 383. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Education from Kansas State. Mary was named Kansas Master Teacher in 1999. She also had the opportunity to travel to Prague, Czechoslovakia one summer for art instructor professional development.She retired from full-time teaching in 2008, and continued to substitute teach as well as volunteer activities in the Manhattan community. Mary continued her faithful involvement at FBC Manhattan, serving as an officer in the American Baptist Women group. She was a part of two mission work trips to Appalachia and Mexico in her retirement. Mary was a volunteer docent at the Beach Museum of Art in Manhattan, a member of Alpha Kappa Delta sorority, and taught classes at the Manhattan Arts Center. She enjoyed playing bunco, spending time with her friends and family, and attending musical performances at McCain Auditorium.Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John W. Machin III.She is survived by two daughters, Amy Hemphill of Indianapolis, Indiana and Marcie Hemphill of Atlanta, Georgia; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Bailey of Columbus, Indiana; a sister, Margi Barber (Bob) of Hurricane, Utah; a sister-in-law, Janice Machin of Riley, KS; longtime companion Bob Ford of Baldwin, KS; her “partners-in-crime” the Unicorn Girls; three nephews, one niece, six great-nephews, two great nieces, one great grandniece, and her Machin and Burgess cousins.A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29th, at the First Baptist Church, 2121 Blue Hills Rd., Manhattan, KS, with Pastor Chris Geyer officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Wabaunsee Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p .m. Friday, October 28th at the First Baptist Church.Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Manhattan or the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Mary Machin Hemphill - November 1, 1942  -  October 20, 2022

Carmen Licette Kemnitz, age 59, of St. George, died October 18, 2022, at her residence.

She was born November 14, 1962, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Arcadio and Maria Zoraida (Andujar) Rivera.

Carmen joined the United States Army at the age of 17, and served for several years.

She was married to Bruce Quinn. They had on son Scott Edward Quinn. The later divorced. She met Michael Jon Kemnitz while she was working at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Pennsylvania where she was the Group Sales Manager in the winter and worked in the golf shop in the summers. Carmen and Michael were married June 5, 2000, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Carmen worked for Boston Culinary Group as a manager and had worked at Broadmoor World Arena, Big Mountain Ski Resort, Kansas State University, the University of Mississippi, Dolphin Stadium, and Bristol Motor Speedway.

She loved all cats and adopted as many as possible and enjoyed all sports.

Survivors include her husband Michael of the home; one son Scott Edward Quinn and his wife Angela, and children Austin Rudy and Aubrey Quinn of Topeka; and several brothers and sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation is planned with private family services.

Carmen Licette Kemnitz, age 59, of St. George, died October 18, 2022, at her residence.She was born November 14, 1962, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Arcadio and Maria Zoraida (Andujar) Rivera.Carmen joined the United States Army at the age of 17, and served for several years.She was married to Bruce Quinn. They had on son Scott Edward Quinn. The later divorced. She met Michael Jon Kemnitz while she was working at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Pennsylvania where she was the Group Sales Manager in the winter and worked in the golf shop in the summers. Carmen and Michael were married June 5, 2000, in Colorado Springs, CO.Carmen worked for Boston Culinary Group as a manager and had worked at Broadmoor World Arena, Big Mountain Ski Resort, Kansas State University, the University of Mississippi, Dolphin Stadium, and Bristol Motor Speedway.She loved all cats and adopted as many as possible and enjoyed all sports.Survivors include her husband Michael of the home; one son Scott Edward Quinn and his wife Angela, and children Austin Rudy and Aubrey Quinn of Topeka; and several brothers and sisters.She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation is planned with private family services.

Carmen Licette Kemnitz

Willis Clifton "Bill" Bieker went to be
 with his Savior on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home in Hays, 
Kansas. Bill was 77 years of age.

He was born on February 19, 1945, in 
Hays, Kansas, to Wilfred and Ruby (Dinkel) Bieker. &nbsp;He graduated from 
Hays High School where he loved and excelled in sports. He then enlisted
 in the U.S. Air Force and was on active duty, stationed in France, for 
four years.

After returning to the states, Bill met
 the love of his life, Judy Arpin, on Main Street in Hays.&nbsp; On February 
3, 1968, they wed in Hays, Kansas, and began their 54 beautiful years of 
marriage together. &nbsp;During those years, Bill and Judy grew their family 
to include children Scott, Brian, and Danelle, and Bill truly enjoyed 
every minute with his family and many dear friends. &nbsp;The ordinaries of 
life and the comforts of home always gave Bill great joy and 
contentment, but the greatest comfort in the latter years of his life 
came from his relationship with Jesus, his Lord and Savior. &nbsp;In his last
 years, Bill could frequently be heard saying “I trust Jesus”.

Survivors include his wife Judy of 
Hays, sons: Scott (Molly) Bieker of Olathe and Brian (Dallas) Bieker of 
Manhattan, daughter: Danelle Bieker of Hays, foster daughter: Shannon 
(Sam) Leach of Tennessee, and brother: Rick (Judy) Bieker of Salina, his
 grandchildren: Adrienne Bieker of Overland Park, Alexis Bieker (Gabe) 
Fletcher of Manhattan, Cole Bieker of Manhattan, Macy Bieker of Tulsa, 
OK, Justin Bieker and Abbie Bieker, both of Hays, foster grandchildren: 
Noah and Seth of Tennessee, great-grandson, Jaxton Bieker of Hays, and 
one on the way.

Graveside services with military honors
 by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 
2, 2022, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Community 
Assistance Center Food Pantry, St. Joseph Food Pantry, First Call for 
Help Food Pantry, all of Hays, or to The Well-Center for Hope, 
WaKeeney.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666375624098.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Willis Clifton "Bill" Bieker went to be
 with his Savior on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home in Hays, 
Kansas. Bill was 77 years of age.He was born on February 19, 1945, in 
Hays, Kansas, to Wilfred and Ruby (Dinkel) Bieker. &nbsp;He graduated from 
Hays High School where he loved and excelled in sports. He then enlisted
 in the U.S. Air Force and was on active duty, stationed in France, for 
four years.After returning to the states, Bill met
 the love of his life, Judy Arpin, on Main Street in Hays.&nbsp; On February 
3, 1968, they wed in Hays, Kansas, and began their 54 beautiful years of 
marriage together. &nbsp;During those years, Bill and Judy grew their family 
to include children Scott, Brian, and Danelle, and Bill truly enjoyed 
every minute with his family and many dear friends. &nbsp;The ordinaries of 
life and the comforts of home always gave Bill great joy and 
contentment, but the greatest comfort in the latter years of his life 
came from his relationship with Jesus, his Lord and Savior. &nbsp;In his last
 years, Bill could frequently be heard saying “I trust Jesus”.Survivors include his wife Judy of 
Hays, sons: Scott (Molly) Bieker of Olathe and Brian (Dallas) Bieker of 
Manhattan, daughter: Danelle Bieker of Hays, foster daughter: Shannon 
(Sam) Leach of Tennessee, and brother: Rick (Judy) Bieker of Salina, his
 grandchildren: Adrienne Bieker of Overland Park, Alexis Bieker (Gabe) 
Fletcher of Manhattan, Cole Bieker of Manhattan, Macy Bieker of Tulsa, 
OK, Justin Bieker and Abbie Bieker, both of Hays, foster grandchildren: 
Noah and Seth of Tennessee, great-grandson, Jaxton Bieker of Hays, and 
one on the way.Graveside services with military honors
 by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 
2, 2022, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Community 
Assistance Center Food Pantry, St. Joseph Food Pantry, First Call for 
Help Food Pantry, all of Hays, or to The Well-Center for Hope, 
WaKeeney.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Willis Clifton 'Bill' Bieker

Scott Gelino, 66 died October 17, 2022, in Wakefield, KS.&nbsp; He was born on February 19, 1956, in Clay Center, the son of Charles and Lois (Peterson) Gelino.&nbsp; Scott was raised in the Morganville community.&nbsp; He was a graduate of the Class of 1974 from CCCHS.&nbsp; Scott farmed near Morganville and worked at many other jobs.&nbsp; He married Debbie Taylor on September 16, 1978.&nbsp; To this union four children were born.&nbsp; Scott and Debbie later divorced.&nbsp; He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, NRA and enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports.&nbsp; Scott was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cindy Tunheim.

Daughter: Kelsey and husband Matthew Knox of Concordia, KS

Son: Justin and wife Katrina Gelino of Clifton, KS

Daughter: Whitney and husband Keaton Snavely of Aurora, KS

Son: Caleb and wife Kacie Gelino of Morganville, KS

Sister: Leslie and husband Keith Trumpp of Paola, KS

Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Burial: Morganville Cemetery, Morganville, Kansas

Visitation: 3-6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Memorials:&nbsp; Scott Gelino memorial fund c/o the funeral home

Scott Gelino, 66 died October 17, 2022, in Wakefield, KS.&nbsp; He was born on February 19, 1956, in Clay Center, the son of Charles and Lois (Peterson) Gelino.&nbsp; Scott was raised in the Morganville community.&nbsp; He was a graduate of the Class of 1974 from CCCHS.&nbsp; Scott farmed near Morganville and worked at many other jobs.&nbsp; He married Debbie Taylor on September 16, 1978.&nbsp; To this union four children were born.&nbsp; Scott and Debbie later divorced.&nbsp; He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, NRA and enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports.&nbsp; Scott was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cindy Tunheim.Survivors:Daughter: Kelsey and husband Matthew Knox of Concordia, KSSon: Justin and wife Katrina Gelino of Clifton, KSDaughter: Whitney and husband Keaton Snavely of Aurora, KSSon: Caleb and wife Kacie Gelino of Morganville, KSSister: Leslie and husband Keith Trumpp of Paola, KS14 GrandchildrenFuneral Services: 10 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMinister: Fr. Kerry NinemireBurial: Morganville Cemetery, Morganville, KansasVisitation: 3-6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m.Memorials:&nbsp; Scott Gelino memorial fund c/o the funeral home

Scott Gelino

Ronnie Hanschu, 72 of Ramona passed away October 15, 2022 at Salem Nursing Home in Hillsboro. He was born February 17, 1950 in Herington, Kansas, the son of Wilbur and Burma (Schlesener) Hanschu. He went to school at Ramona Grade School and graduated from Centre High School. He was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ramona. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife Lisa of the home. His mother, Burma Hanschu. Four daughters: Sommer Durante; Stephanie Keller and husband Chad; Dr. Melissa House and husband Jon; and Anna Weber and friend, Austin Johnson. One step-son, Gordon Hunicutt and wife Sarah and one brother, Rick Hanschu and wife Barb. His family, His grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews/great nieces and nephews and so many who loved and admired him. He was preceded in death by his dad, Wilbur, a brother, Rory Hanschu and a son, James Weber. The family has chosen cremation. A Celebration of Life Service for Ronnie will be at his homestead, (3510 Sunflower, Ramona, Kansas 67475) at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22. Casual attire and services as Ronnie would want it. A lunch will follow at the Parish Hall in Ramona, KS. His ashes will be scattered on the farm and an inurnment will take place at later time at Lewis Cemetery, next to his son, James. There will be no visitation but family will receive guests prior to services. Ronnie lived his life as a farmer/rancher working long hours on his acres and in his custom businesses. He was known for his ornery smile and quick sense of humor. He loved giving people a hard time and he was always ready with a good comeback. He dedicated his life to farming, working the ground and caring for livestock. He was a Distributor for Archer Oil for over 30 years and he served in the US Army Reserves. He was a source of strength for Lisa. Life was not always easy, but the love they shared always endured beyond any obstacles they faced. It was the sound of his diesel truck coming up the driveway that always made her know that everything would be ok. His love and companionship will be deeply missed by her. The family suggests memorials be made out to Lisa Hanschu to be used for the James Weber Memorial Scholarship or Donor’s choice. Memorials may be left at the services, or dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronnie Hanschu, 72 of Ramona passed away October 15, 2022 at Salem Nursing Home in Hillsboro. He was born February 17, 1950 in Herington, Kansas, the son of Wilbur and Burma (Schlesener) Hanschu. He went to school at Ramona Grade School and graduated from Centre High School. He was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ramona. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife Lisa of the home. His mother, Burma Hanschu. Four daughters: Sommer Durante; Stephanie Keller and husband Chad; Dr. Melissa House and husband Jon; and Anna Weber and friend, Austin Johnson. One step-son, Gordon Hunicutt and wife Sarah and one brother, Rick Hanschu and wife Barb. His family, His grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews/great nieces and nephews and so many who loved and admired him. He was preceded in death by his dad, Wilbur, a brother, Rory Hanschu and a son, James Weber. The family has chosen cremation. A Celebration of Life Service for Ronnie will be at his homestead, (3510 Sunflower, Ramona, Kansas 67475) at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22. Casual attire and services as Ronnie would want it. A lunch will follow at the Parish Hall in Ramona, KS. His ashes will be scattered on the farm and an inurnment will take place at later time at Lewis Cemetery, next to his son, James. There will be no visitation but family will receive guests prior to services. Ronnie lived his life as a farmer/rancher working long hours on his acres and in his custom businesses. He was known for his ornery smile and quick sense of humor. He loved giving people a hard time and he was always ready with a good comeback. He dedicated his life to farming, working the ground and caring for livestock. He was a Distributor for Archer Oil for over 30 years and he served in the US Army Reserves. He was a source of strength for Lisa. Life was not always easy, but the love they shared always endured beyond any obstacles they faced. It was the sound of his diesel truck coming up the driveway that always made her know that everything would be ok. His love and companionship will be deeply missed by her. The family suggests memorials be made out to Lisa Hanschu to be used for the James Weber Memorial Scholarship or Donor’s choice. Memorials may be left at the services, or dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronnie Hanschu

Susan “Susie” Kummer passed away on Oct. 17, 2022 after battling cancer since Nov. 2020.

 Susie was born on May 1, 1953 in Woodbine, Kansas. She was the daughter of Lowell and Helen Hettenbach. She was the second of five children. She had two brothers: Paul and Bruce. She had two sisters: Mary and Karen. Her family moved to Abilene when she was a young child. As a child, she was involved in Girl Scouts and the Sand Springs 4-H club. In high school, she baby-sat for neighborhood children and worked at Tasty-Freeze in Abilene. She graduated from Abilene High School in May of 1971. On July 18, 1971, she married John Kummer of Chapman, Kansas at the First United Methodist Church in Abilene, Kansas. She and John had three children Jennifer Bisel (Dave) of Topeka, KS, Johnny Kummer of Shawnee, Kansas, and Jimmy Kummer (Kim) of Ottawa, Kansas.

 She worked in the Chapman High School cafeteria for many years as well as helped on the farm and building a new home after the family had a house fire in 1990. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and children. Her hobbies were gardening, flowers and quilting. She enjoyed helping her children with their 4-H projects and school activities. 

She is survived by her husband of 51 years John, her three children and five grandchildren: Danica, Ella, Evan, Ethan and Jacob. She is also survived by her brother Bruce and her two sisters. Her brother Paul preceded her in death. The family will have a visitation on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Danner Funeral Home. Funeral services are set for Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Danner Funeral Home in Abilene, KS. There will be a lunch at Abilene Community Center at 12:00 p.m. Graveside interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Junction City, KS at 2:00 p.m. Memorials for Susie may be made to: KU Cancer Research Fund or the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Susan “Susie” Kummer passed away on Oct. 17, 2022 after battling cancer since Nov. 2020. Susie was born on May 1, 1953 in Woodbine, Kansas. She was the daughter of Lowell and Helen Hettenbach. She was the second of five children. She had two brothers: Paul and Bruce. She had two sisters: Mary and Karen. Her family moved to Abilene when she was a young child. As a child, she was involved in Girl Scouts and the Sand Springs 4-H club. In high school, she baby-sat for neighborhood children and worked at Tasty-Freeze in Abilene. She graduated from Abilene High School in May of 1971. On July 18, 1971, she married John Kummer of Chapman, Kansas at the First United Methodist Church in Abilene, Kansas. She and John had three children Jennifer Bisel (Dave) of Topeka, KS, Johnny Kummer of Shawnee, Kansas, and Jimmy Kummer (Kim) of Ottawa, Kansas. She worked in the Chapman High School cafeteria for many years as well as helped on the farm and building a new home after the family had a house fire in 1990. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and children. Her hobbies were gardening, flowers and quilting. She enjoyed helping her children with their 4-H projects and school activities. She is survived by her husband of 51 years John, her three children and five grandchildren: Danica, Ella, Evan, Ethan and Jacob. She is also survived by her brother Bruce and her two sisters. Her brother Paul preceded her in death. The family will have a visitation on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Danner Funeral Home. Funeral services are set for Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Danner Funeral Home in Abilene, KS. There will be a lunch at Abilene Community Center at 12:00 p.m. Graveside interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Junction City, KS at 2:00 p.m. Memorials for Susie may be made to: KU Cancer Research Fund or the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Susan “Susie” Kummer

James Warren (Jim, Jimmy) Price, 88, Junction City, KS, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his Milford lake-front home. A visitation and Celebration of Life were held Monday and Tuesday at Milford Congregational Church with Pastor Dirk Westerman officiating and music performed by Jim’s son in-law, Jose Garcia. Burial followed the service at Milford Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Milford Congregational Church. James Warren (Jim, Jimmy) Price 88, was born to Irvin Garland and Pauline Alice Price on October 14, 1934, Keyser, West Virginia. He went to be with the Lord Jesus, his parents and siblings, on October 16, 2022 from his Milford lake-front home in Milford, Kansas. Jim was the son of a military family that traveled a lot in his younger years before settling in Ft. Riley, Kansas, in 1944. He was a graduate of Junction City High School in 1953. On May 17, 1957, Jim was drafted to serve in the Army overseas in France at the Ammo Depot #7831 for almost two years until May 11, 1959 and remained under reserve status until 1963. Jim moved with his mother and brother Garland Price to the Los Angeles Area (Encino), California upon his honorable discharge from the Army in 1959. Jim began his employment as a banker in 1961 at Union Bank in North Hollywood, California and then transitioned into a long-lasting career in banking in 1967 at City National Bank in numerous Los Angeles areas of California. He worked his way up the career ladder at City National Bank by starting as a teller, progressing into Management and even as an Operations Officer until he retired as a Vice President of City National Bank in 1994. Jim married Sharon Kay Price on May 19, 1962 in North Hollywood, California. Upon Sharon and Jim’s departed and eventually divorced in 1996. Jim moved back to his favorite hometown to join his sister Mary (Susie) Parks were he would spend the rest of his life. Jim lived with his sister Susie for a short while until he met Genevieve (Genny). After a brief courtship with Genny, Jim proposed and they were married in 2001 Milford, Kansas. Jim held many interests that included automobiles, traveling, camping, BBQing, watching cowboy movies, listening to music including, popular, county, oldies, crooner, and rock and roll. He loved building and maintaining things such as bicycles, model trains, wooden rocking horses, bird houses, mowing lawns and gardening of the beautiful flowers he tended. He loved watching hid grandchildren grow and particularly loved holiday times with the family all together. His favorite spot was in his chair at home viewing Milford Lake from his Livingroom and this is the place where he completed his earthly journey in peace and harmony. Jim was a Milford Church member and a member of the Lions Club. He served for a few years as the President of the Lions Club in Milford, Kansas. Survivors include: Wife, Genevieve Dandondson of Milford Kansas; Ex-wife Sharon Kay Price of Los Angeles, California; Son, Brian Fredrick Price of Bishop California, Daughter Sheral Leanne and Frank Hewes of Falls of Rough, Kentucky; Daughter Colleen Gayle and Jose (Joe) Garcia; Step-Daughter Lori and Doug; Step-Son David and wife Kerril Bauerly, Alan and wife Kristen; Grandsons Kenny Hewes and Thomas (Tommy) Hewes; great-grandchildren Mathew, Eliza, Corey, Claire and Charlie. He was preceded in death by his Sister, Mary (Susie) Parks and Brother-in-law John William Parks; nephew Ronald E. Parks of Junction City, KS, his parents Irvin Garland and Pauline Alice Price of West Virginia; and brothers Richard Price of Canoga Park, CA and Garland (Gene) Price of Washington.

James Warren (Jim, Jimmy) Price, 88, Junction City, KS, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at his Milford lake-front home. A visitation and Celebration of Life were held Monday and Tuesday at Milford Congregational Church with Pastor Dirk Westerman officiating and music performed by Jim’s son in-law, Jose Garcia. Burial followed the service at Milford Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Milford Congregational Church. James Warren (Jim, Jimmy) Price 88, was born to Irvin Garland and Pauline Alice Price on October 14, 1934, Keyser, West Virginia. He went to be with the Lord Jesus, his parents and siblings, on October 16, 2022 from his Milford lake-front home in Milford, Kansas. Jim was the son of a military family that traveled a lot in his younger years before settling in Ft. Riley, Kansas, in 1944. He was a graduate of Junction City High School in 1953. On May 17, 1957, Jim was drafted to serve in the Army overseas in France at the Ammo Depot #7831 for almost two years until May 11, 1959 and remained under reserve status until 1963. Jim moved with his mother and brother Garland Price to the Los Angeles Area (Encino), California upon his honorable discharge from the Army in 1959. Jim began his employment as a banker in 1961 at Union Bank in North Hollywood, California and then transitioned into a long-lasting career in banking in 1967 at City National Bank in numerous Los Angeles areas of California. He worked his way up the career ladder at City National Bank by starting as a teller, progressing into Management and even as an Operations Officer until he retired as a Vice President of City National Bank in 1994. Jim married Sharon Kay Price on May 19, 1962 in North Hollywood, California. Upon Sharon and Jim’s departed and eventually divorced in 1996. Jim moved back to his favorite hometown to join his sister Mary (Susie) Parks were he would spend the rest of his life. Jim lived with his sister Susie for a short while until he met Genevieve (Genny). After a brief courtship with Genny, Jim proposed and they were married in 2001 Milford, Kansas. Jim held many interests that included automobiles, traveling, camping, BBQing, watching cowboy movies, listening to music including, popular, county, oldies, crooner, and rock and roll. He loved building and maintaining things such as bicycles, model trains, wooden rocking horses, bird houses, mowing lawns and gardening of the beautiful flowers he tended. He loved watching hid grandchildren grow and particularly loved holiday times with the family all together. His favorite spot was in his chair at home viewing Milford Lake from his Livingroom and this is the place where he completed his earthly journey in peace and harmony. Jim was a Milford Church member and a member of the Lions Club. He served for a few years as the President of the Lions Club in Milford, Kansas. Survivors include: Wife, Genevieve Dandondson of Milford Kansas; Ex-wife Sharon Kay Price of Los Angeles, California; Son, Brian Fredrick Price of Bishop California, Daughter Sheral Leanne and Frank Hewes of Falls of Rough, Kentucky; Daughter Colleen Gayle and Jose (Joe) Garcia; Step-Daughter Lori and Doug; Step-Son David and wife Kerril Bauerly, Alan and wife Kristen; Grandsons Kenny Hewes and Thomas (Tommy) Hewes; great-grandchildren Mathew, Eliza, Corey, Claire and Charlie. He was preceded in death by his Sister, Mary (Susie) Parks and Brother-in-law John William Parks; nephew Ronald E. Parks of Junction City, KS, his parents Irvin Garland and Pauline Alice Price of West Virginia; and brothers Richard Price of Canoga Park, CA and Garland (Gene) Price of Washington.

James Warren (Jim, Jimmy) Price

Leona Lauren Werner, 96, passed away October 17, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on August 15, 1926, on the farm
 near Hamberg, ND, to Oscar &amp; Inga (Simensen) Ambers. She married 
John Frank Werner on October 5, 1952, at Viking Lutheran Country Church 
in ND.&nbsp; He died December 11, 2013.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Leona was a department head of 
TG&amp;Y for several years and also had worked at St. Rose Hospital. She
 was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she took pride in 
teaching Sunday school for many years. Leona also loved spending time 
with her family.

Survivors include, two daughters, Karen Steffan and husband Jerry of 
Great Bend and Meri Werner of Manhattan; a sister, Norma Nicholson of 
Mandon, ND; and seven grandchildren, Kelly Martin (Ron) and their 
children Trevor and Rylee, Tara Dimick (Braden) and their children Hope,
 Cordell and Harmony, Ryan Steffan (Daytona) and their children Callie, 
Maxx, Connor, Payton and Logan, Tyler Currie, Tucker Currie and his 
daughter Violet, Brent Hayen, and Josh Werner and his children, Hallie 
Werner and Karis Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her 
husband, John F. Werner; her children, Craig Werner and Cheri Werner; 
two brothers, Sander Ambers and Oscar Ambers; and a sister, Betty 
Nielson.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20,
 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 
p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great 
Bend, with Reverend Randy Maki presiding. Interment will be in the Great
 Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leona Lauren Werner, 96, passed away October 17, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on August 15, 1926, on the farm
 near Hamberg, ND, to Oscar &amp; Inga (Simensen) Ambers. She married 
John Frank Werner on October 5, 1952, at Viking Lutheran Country Church 
in ND.&nbsp; He died December 11, 2013.A longtime Great Bend resident, Leona was a department head of 
TG&amp;Y for several years and also had worked at St. Rose Hospital. She
 was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she took pride in 
teaching Sunday school for many years. Leona also loved spending time 
with her family.Survivors include, two daughters, Karen Steffan and husband Jerry of 
Great Bend and Meri Werner of Manhattan; a sister, Norma Nicholson of 
Mandon, ND; and seven grandchildren, Kelly Martin (Ron) and their 
children Trevor and Rylee, Tara Dimick (Braden) and their children Hope,
 Cordell and Harmony, Ryan Steffan (Daytona) and their children Callie, 
Maxx, Connor, Payton and Logan, Tyler Currie, Tucker Currie and his 
daughter Violet, Brent Hayen, and Josh Werner and his children, Hallie 
Werner and Karis Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her 
husband, John F. Werner; her children, Craig Werner and Cheri Werner; 
two brothers, Sander Ambers and Oscar Ambers; and a sister, Betty 
Nielson.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20,
 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 
p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great 
Bend, with Reverend Randy Maki presiding. Interment will be in the Great
 Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leona Lauren Werner

Karen “Sue” Eichman, age 80 of Georgetown, TX, passed away on October 12, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on May 6, 1942, in Westmoreland, KS to Clarence R. and Aldena M. (Noland) Scott.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sue grew up on a farm and attended Westmoreland High School graduating in 1960.&nbsp; She married Patrick C. Ebert in 1961 and worked with Pat and his brother, Jim, for many years at Ebert Construction Co. in Wamego, KS.&nbsp; They had two daughters, Kim, and Kelli.&nbsp;

Sue founded Kansas Farm and Home Real Estate in the 1980s and was a licensed real estate appraiser.&nbsp; She was active in the Wamego Chamber of Commerce and a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; She married Wilfred “Ike” Eichman in 1989 and they enjoyed many years of traveling, fishing, and spending time with their friends, children, and grandchildren.&nbsp;

Sue and Ike later moved to Georgetown, TX (Sun City), where Sue made many close friends, was active in the book, gaming, and travel clubs, and served as her neighborhood block captain.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed her extensive travels all over the world.&nbsp; She was also a regular volunteer at The Caring Place Thrift Shop and a member of Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church in Florence, TX.&nbsp; Sue’s energy and spark for life will be greatly missed.&nbsp;

Sue is survived by two daughters:&nbsp; Kim Myer and husband Bob of Boerne, TX, and Kelli Klauber and husband Adam of Chicago, IL; four grandsons:&nbsp; Trey and Scott Myer, and Jack and Drew Klauber.&nbsp; She is also survived by one sister:&nbsp; Ila Mae Frank and husband DeWayne of Westmoreland, KS.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wilfred “Ike” Eichman.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The celebration of Sue’s life will include a reception in Georgetown, TX on October 19, 2022. A visitation will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. with a celebration of life at 10:30 a.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Inurnment will take place in the Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wamego Community Foundation Scholarship Fund or The Caring Place in Georgetown, TX and left in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Karen “Sue” Eichman, age 80 of Georgetown, TX, passed away on October 12, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on May 6, 1942, in Westmoreland, KS to Clarence R. and Aldena M. (Noland) Scott.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Sue grew up on a farm and attended Westmoreland High School graduating in 1960.&nbsp; She married Patrick C. Ebert in 1961 and worked with Pat and his brother, Jim, for many years at Ebert Construction Co. in Wamego, KS.&nbsp; They had two daughters, Kim, and Kelli.&nbsp;Sue founded Kansas Farm and Home Real Estate in the 1980s and was a licensed real estate appraiser.&nbsp; She was active in the Wamego Chamber of Commerce and a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; She married Wilfred “Ike” Eichman in 1989 and they enjoyed many years of traveling, fishing, and spending time with their friends, children, and grandchildren.&nbsp;Sue and Ike later moved to Georgetown, TX (Sun City), where Sue made many close friends, was active in the book, gaming, and travel clubs, and served as her neighborhood block captain.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed her extensive travels all over the world.&nbsp; She was also a regular volunteer at The Caring Place Thrift Shop and a member of Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church in Florence, TX.&nbsp; Sue’s energy and spark for life will be greatly missed.&nbsp;Sue is survived by two daughters:&nbsp; Kim Myer and husband Bob of Boerne, TX, and Kelli Klauber and husband Adam of Chicago, IL; four grandsons:&nbsp; Trey and Scott Myer, and Jack and Drew Klauber.&nbsp; She is also survived by one sister:&nbsp; Ila Mae Frank and husband DeWayne of Westmoreland, KS.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wilfred “Ike” Eichman.&nbsp; &nbsp;The celebration of Sue’s life will include a reception in Georgetown, TX on October 19, 2022. A visitation will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. with a celebration of life at 10:30 a.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Inurnment will take place in the Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wamego Community Foundation Scholarship Fund or The Caring Place in Georgetown, TX and left in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Karen “Sue” Eichman

Jerry Speakar ,75, passed away on October 15, 2022, at The Shepherd 
Center in Cimarron, Kansas, after a valiant three year fight with 
cancer. Jerry was born May 31, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa, son of Robert 
and Rita Speakar.

He graduated from Mason City High School in 1965, and Iowa State 
University in business in 1979. On January 29, 1972, he married Jean 
Gregory in Dike, Iowa. Jerry worked in the insurance claims business his
 entire life, first with Iowa Kemper in Mason City. He served in the 
United States army in Arizona and Vietnam.

Jerry moved to Cimarron in l978, and worked for Cimarron Insurance 
Company for 17 years. After they were sold, he worked for a couple 
companies until he opened his own business, Quality Claims in 2001. He 
met many people in his years in insurance and had connections to many. 
Jerry always took extra time with people to get to know them and said he
 got along great with old people and kids. One lady even called him 
after he settled her claim to come over for coffee to help her pick out 
the shingles for her roof.

He was a past member of Cimarron Rotary, serving as president, 
Cimarron Investment Club, serving as president, and Southwest Kansas 
Claims Association, as well as Cimarron Golf Club. Jerry was 
instrumental in starting the Babe Ruth Baseball program in Cimarron and 
coached for 25 years. He always said he never met a bad kid in baseball.
 He never lost his love of baseball and watched the KC Royals even when 
they had a down year. He enjoyed going on golf trips, washing his cars, 
and mowing his lawn.

Jerry leaves behind his wife, Jean, of 50 years and two sons, Chad 
and wife, Kelley, granddaughters Alexandra and&nbsp;Brianna, from Farmington,
 Missouri, and Andrew, Manhattan, a sister, Lisa, and brother, Chris of 
Mason City, Iowa, He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister,
 Nancy.

Graveside service will be held at the Cimarron Cemetery on Saturday 
October 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM. A reception will follow the service at the 
Cimarron Library. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel of Cimarron
 on Friday October 21, 2022, from 1:00 to 8:00 PM with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the 
Cimarron Golf Club in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories 
may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Jerry Speakar ,75, passed away on October 15, 2022, at The Shepherd 
Center in Cimarron, Kansas, after a valiant three year fight with 
cancer. Jerry was born May 31, 1947, in Mason City, Iowa, son of Robert 
and Rita Speakar.He graduated from Mason City High School in 1965, and Iowa State 
University in business in 1979. On January 29, 1972, he married Jean 
Gregory in Dike, Iowa. Jerry worked in the insurance claims business his
 entire life, first with Iowa Kemper in Mason City. He served in the 
United States army in Arizona and Vietnam.Jerry moved to Cimarron in l978, and worked for Cimarron Insurance 
Company for 17 years. After they were sold, he worked for a couple 
companies until he opened his own business, Quality Claims in 2001. He 
met many people in his years in insurance and had connections to many. 
Jerry always took extra time with people to get to know them and said he
 got along great with old people and kids. One lady even called him 
after he settled her claim to come over for coffee to help her pick out 
the shingles for her roof.He was a past member of Cimarron Rotary, serving as president, 
Cimarron Investment Club, serving as president, and Southwest Kansas 
Claims Association, as well as Cimarron Golf Club. Jerry was 
instrumental in starting the Babe Ruth Baseball program in Cimarron and 
coached for 25 years. He always said he never met a bad kid in baseball.
 He never lost his love of baseball and watched the KC Royals even when 
they had a down year. He enjoyed going on golf trips, washing his cars, 
and mowing his lawn.Jerry leaves behind his wife, Jean, of 50 years and two sons, Chad 
and wife, Kelley, granddaughters Alexandra and&nbsp;Brianna, from Farmington,
 Missouri, and Andrew, Manhattan, a sister, Lisa, and brother, Chris of 
Mason City, Iowa, He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister,
 Nancy.Graveside service will be held at the Cimarron Cemetery on Saturday 
October 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM. A reception will follow the service at the 
Cimarron Library. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel of Cimarron
 on Friday October 21, 2022, from 1:00 to 8:00 PM with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the 
Cimarron Golf Club in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories 
may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Jerry Speakar

Margaret M. Simonsmeier, 76, of Junction City, passed away on October 13, 2022 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation will take place. Her ashes will be taken to be buried in Plymouth, WI. She was born on December 26, 1945, to Fay and Hilda (Orthmann) Pomeroy. On July 29, 1977, she married Eugene Simonsmeier where they lived in Howards Grove, WI, for forty-five years. Gene and she started a corporation, Lightening Express, utilizing his nickname “Lightening”. They enjoyed traveling, NASCAR and Green Bay Packer Games. She enjoyed gardening and ensuring that the berms around the yard where full of beautiful flowers and bird watching. Together they raised six daughters together to make a large family. Margaret is survived by her children Jeri Gumtow, and Samantha (William) Allen; three stepdaughters: Vicki Simonsmeier, Patricia Simonsmeier and Cindy (Michael) Cartright; eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two sisters Karen (John) Kohler and Penny Broadway. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, her parents, her daughter Tina Campion, sister Marge Glander, and niece Kim Breckheimer. The entire family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of Valley View Senior Living, Heritage Hall, especially the nurses who took care of Margaret on a day to day basis. Our family will be forever grateful for the support and care that they provided us.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Margaret M. Simonsmeier, 76, of Junction City, passed away on October 13, 2022 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation will take place. Her ashes will be taken to be buried in Plymouth, WI. She was born on December 26, 1945, to Fay and Hilda (Orthmann) Pomeroy. On July 29, 1977, she married Eugene Simonsmeier where they lived in Howards Grove, WI, for forty-five years. Gene and she started a corporation, Lightening Express, utilizing his nickname “Lightening”. They enjoyed traveling, NASCAR and Green Bay Packer Games. She enjoyed gardening and ensuring that the berms around the yard where full of beautiful flowers and bird watching. Together they raised six daughters together to make a large family. Margaret is survived by her children Jeri Gumtow, and Samantha (William) Allen; three stepdaughters: Vicki Simonsmeier, Patricia Simonsmeier and Cindy (Michael) Cartright; eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two sisters Karen (John) Kohler and Penny Broadway. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, her parents, her daughter Tina Campion, sister Marge Glander, and niece Kim Breckheimer. The entire family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of Valley View Senior Living, Heritage Hall, especially the nurses who took care of Margaret on a day to day basis. Our family will be forever grateful for the support and care that they provided us.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Margaret M. Simonsmeier

Gary N. Connellis, 81, of Clay Center, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence.&nbsp; Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Clay Center.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the Clay County Public Transportation Program and can be sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; A full obituary will appear at a later date in care of the&nbsp; Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay&nbsp; &nbsp;Center, KS.

Gary N. Connellis, 81, of Clay Center, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence.&nbsp; Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Clay Center.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the Clay County Public Transportation Program and can be sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; A full obituary will appear at a later date in care of the&nbsp; Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay&nbsp; &nbsp;Center, KS.

Gary N. Connellis

Phyllis Marie Deckert, 101, Manhattan, Kansas, died October 15, 2022,&nbsp; at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. She was born March 7, 1921, 
the second of four daughters to Lucius Higley and Dorothy Campbell at 
Chase, Kansas. Her parents, her husband Leslie, sisters Pauline, 
Rosalie, and Dory, granddaughter Rebecca, daughter-in-law Nancy preceded
 her in death. She was baptized a Presbyterian in Chase, Kansas. After 
the family’s move to a farm north of Pawnee Rock, she and her sisters 
cleaned the Bergthal Mennonite Church and played hide and seek among the
 monuments of the cemetery. She was a quiet Christian who helped with 
church dinners and attended women’s church activities.

Phyllis married Leslie R. Deckert on August 12, 1941, and they 
began life together on a small farm west of Pawnee Rock in Pawnee 
County. After forty years on the farm, they retired to Larned, Kansas, 
where Leslie passed away in 2004. Phyllis began residency in Manhattan 
in December 2017. Daughter Cora Colleen Smith and husband Larry of 
Wichita and son Andrew and wife Linda of Manhattan in addition to four 
grandchildren (Alysun and husband Mike of Seattle; Ryun and wife Angie 
of Kirkwood, Missouri; Scott and wife Emily of Lenexa, Kansas; and Matt 
and Jodie of Owatonna, Minnesota) and six grandchildren (Toby and Evie 
of Kirkwood, Charlotte and Clara of Lenexa, Jaycie and Tyler of 
Owattonna) survive Phyllis.

Phyllis’ high school graduation portrait showed a young woman 
unafraid of venturing into a rapidly changing world. Her pony rides to 
visit neighbors as a young girl were replaced by airplane travel to her 
granddaughter’s wedding in Seattle; crank telephones and party lines 
became cell phones; information transmitted by telegram, telephone, and 
the radio yielded to the TV and her computer; and living with the theory
 that kerosene was a cure- all gave way to penicillin, vaccines and 
joint replacements. With a shy smile, she stood at attention when 
airport security cautiously circled her with a wand because her knee 
replacements set off the alarms. With a twinkle in her eye of a 
ninety-year-old, she confessed she had traveled 90 mph in her bright 
candy-apple red VW Beetle to visit her daughter in Wichita.

Phyllis was a woman of many talents. She was known for her 
singing voice at the Pawnee Rock Methodist Church and Easter Messiah 
presentations in Larned. Many parents were the recipients of hand knit 
sweaters and booties for their newborns. She exhibited knitting and 
wheat weaving projects, cakes, china painting, and cookie jars at the 
Pawnee County Fair and Kansas State Fair where she received over 100 
colorful ribbons. A disqualification occurred when the judge discovered 
she had decorated an empty cake pan turned upside down. A child of the 
Great Depression, Phyllis Deckert’s scheme of things did not include 
wasting a good cake.

Graveside services in the Pawnee Rock cemetery will be held at 
3:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, with Larry Fry presiding. Visitation
 will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, Kansas.

Memorial may be given to the United Methodist Church, in care of
 Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmotuary.com.

<figure>
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 </figure>Phyllis Marie Deckert, 101, Manhattan, Kansas, died October 15, 2022,&nbsp; at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. She was born March 7, 1921, 
the second of four daughters to Lucius Higley and Dorothy Campbell at 
Chase, Kansas. Her parents, her husband Leslie, sisters Pauline, 
Rosalie, and Dory, granddaughter Rebecca, daughter-in-law Nancy preceded
 her in death. She was baptized a Presbyterian in Chase, Kansas. After 
the family’s move to a farm north of Pawnee Rock, she and her sisters 
cleaned the Bergthal Mennonite Church and played hide and seek among the
 monuments of the cemetery. She was a quiet Christian who helped with 
church dinners and attended women’s church activities.Phyllis married Leslie R. Deckert on August 12, 1941, and they 
began life together on a small farm west of Pawnee Rock in Pawnee 
County. After forty years on the farm, they retired to Larned, Kansas, 
where Leslie passed away in 2004. Phyllis began residency in Manhattan 
in December 2017. Daughter Cora Colleen Smith and husband Larry of 
Wichita and son Andrew and wife Linda of Manhattan in addition to four 
grandchildren (Alysun and husband Mike of Seattle; Ryun and wife Angie 
of Kirkwood, Missouri; Scott and wife Emily of Lenexa, Kansas; and Matt 
and Jodie of Owatonna, Minnesota) and six grandchildren (Toby and Evie 
of Kirkwood, Charlotte and Clara of Lenexa, Jaycie and Tyler of 
Owattonna) survive Phyllis.Phyllis’ high school graduation portrait showed a young woman 
unafraid of venturing into a rapidly changing world. Her pony rides to 
visit neighbors as a young girl were replaced by airplane travel to her 
granddaughter’s wedding in Seattle; crank telephones and party lines 
became cell phones; information transmitted by telegram, telephone, and 
the radio yielded to the TV and her computer; and living with the theory
 that kerosene was a cure- all gave way to penicillin, vaccines and 
joint replacements. With a shy smile, she stood at attention when 
airport security cautiously circled her with a wand because her knee 
replacements set off the alarms. With a twinkle in her eye of a 
ninety-year-old, she confessed she had traveled 90 mph in her bright 
candy-apple red VW Beetle to visit her daughter in Wichita.Phyllis was a woman of many talents. She was known for her 
singing voice at the Pawnee Rock Methodist Church and Easter Messiah 
presentations in Larned. Many parents were the recipients of hand knit 
sweaters and booties for their newborns. She exhibited knitting and 
wheat weaving projects, cakes, china painting, and cookie jars at the 
Pawnee County Fair and Kansas State Fair where she received over 100 
colorful ribbons. A disqualification occurred when the judge discovered 
she had decorated an empty cake pan turned upside down. A child of the 
Great Depression, Phyllis Deckert’s scheme of things did not include 
wasting a good cake.Graveside services in the Pawnee Rock cemetery will be held at 
3:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, with Larry Fry presiding. Visitation
 will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, Kansas.Memorial may be given to the United Methodist Church, in care of
 Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmotuary.com.

Phyllis Marie Deckert

Kenneth R. Pyke, 93 of Abilene passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born September 11, 1929 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Roy W. and Ruth K. (Gish) Pyke. Kenny grew up in Abilene, attended the Abilene school districts and graduated from Abilene High School. On October 28, 1951, he was united in marriage to Carole L. Allison in Wichita, Kansas. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951, serving two years in the 11th Airborne stationed in Ft. Campbell. He was the manager at A&amp;P Grocery and later worked as an assistant team leader at Duckwalls. He was a member of the Abilene First Christian Church in Abilene, and was a member of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Dickinson County Historical Society.

 Kenny is survived by two daughters-in-law: Dianne (Wood) Pyke of Springfield, Missouri and Kathleen (Newlin) Pyke of Hays, Kansas. Grandchildren: Amanda (Pyke) Brantley (Stuart); Christopher Pyke; and Scott Pyke. Great-Grandchildren: Cobie, Coltin, and Ryker Pyke. One sister-in-law, Barbara Pyke and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Carole, two sons, Thomas Pyke and Dale Pyke and a brother, Ralph Pyke.

 Funeral services for Kenny will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Abilene First Christian Church with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, rural Abilene. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene.

 The family suggests memorials be given to the Abilene First Christian Church or to the Eisenhower Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, KS 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

Kenneth R. Pyke, 93 of Abilene passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born September 11, 1929 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Roy W. and Ruth K. (Gish) Pyke. Kenny grew up in Abilene, attended the Abilene school districts and graduated from Abilene High School. On October 28, 1951, he was united in marriage to Carole L. Allison in Wichita, Kansas. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951, serving two years in the 11th Airborne stationed in Ft. Campbell. He was the manager at A&amp;P Grocery and later worked as an assistant team leader at Duckwalls. He was a member of the Abilene First Christian Church in Abilene, and was a member of the Eisenhower Foundation and the Dickinson County Historical Society. Kenny is survived by two daughters-in-law: Dianne (Wood) Pyke of Springfield, Missouri and Kathleen (Newlin) Pyke of Hays, Kansas. Grandchildren: Amanda (Pyke) Brantley (Stuart); Christopher Pyke; and Scott Pyke. Great-Grandchildren: Cobie, Coltin, and Ryker Pyke. One sister-in-law, Barbara Pyke and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Carole, two sons, Thomas Pyke and Dale Pyke and a brother, Ralph Pyke. Funeral services for Kenny will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Abilene First Christian Church with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, rural Abilene. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to the Abilene First Christian Church or to the Eisenhower Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, KS 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

Kenneth R. Pyke

Wilberta Hulett, 85, of Saint George, KS, formerly from Humansville, MO, passed away October 11, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan, KS after a short illness.

On December 20, 1936 Claude and Martha (Ballard) Paul welcome into this world Wilberta Jane. Along with her big Sister Maggie Belle, they were the apples of their parents’ eyes. Even though there was a 10-year difference between the two sisters, they were extremely close and each other’s best friend until Maggie’s death.

In 1952 a tall lanky guy caught Wilberta’s eyes and she caught his eyes as well. The courtship began and the couple soon were almost inseparable. On July 31, 1954 Wilberta and Roy Hulett were married and the love affair continued for more than 61 years, until Roy’s passing in 2016. Although, Wilberta enjoyed her remaining years, her heart longed to be reunited with Roy Dee.

Wilberta happily followed Roy wherever she could while he served in the United States Army. While they explored the world the filled their home with four children, Ronda, Flora, Roy, Jr. and Jimmy. Raising her family was her priority during those years. Sharing her talents by making uniforms, flags, banners and other sport related items.

Wilberta wasn’t a soccer Mom, she was a Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Football, Scout, 4-H, Rodeo, Horse Shows, Saddle Club and Farm Mom. She also spent time volunteering at the children’s schools. Wilberta’s family was her pride and joy.

While Roy Dee served in Korea and Vietnam, Wilberta kept the home fires burning teaching their children about Faith. Teaching them to pray for their Daddy every night. Showing them the same sun and moon they saw was the same lights to guide their Daddy.

After Roy’s retirement from the Army, they returned home to Humansville, Missouri where they would live together until Roy Dee’s death.

While in Humansville, Wilberta worked as a Certified Med Tech at Big Springs Nursing Home for over 30 years.

Wilberta is survived by her children Ronda Lean, Collins MO, Flora Beckman, Clinton MO, Roy Jr. (Irma), Saint George KS, Jimmy (Angela) Omaha NE; brother-in-law Rex (Wanita) Hulett, Milford KS, sister-in-laws Catherine (Bill) Garrison, Springfield MO, Judy (Paul) Bissing, Seguin TX; her 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Wilberta was preceded in death by her parents, Husband, son-in-law Larry Lean, sister Maggie (Floyd) Kelly, sisters-in-law Peggy, Waneta, Tudy and Gayle, brothers-in-law Elsworth, Vic and Paul.

In lieu of flowers the family asks you consider donating to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Wilberta’s honor.

Graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Humansville Cemetery, Humansville MO.

Wilberta Hulett, 85, of Saint George, KS, formerly from Humansville, MO, passed away October 11, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan, KS after a short illness.On December 20, 1936 Claude and Martha (Ballard) Paul welcome into this world Wilberta Jane. Along with her big Sister Maggie Belle, they were the apples of their parents’ eyes. Even though there was a 10-year difference between the two sisters, they were extremely close and each other’s best friend until Maggie’s death.In 1952 a tall lanky guy caught Wilberta’s eyes and she caught his eyes as well. The courtship began and the couple soon were almost inseparable. On July 31, 1954 Wilberta and Roy Hulett were married and the love affair continued for more than 61 years, until Roy’s passing in 2016. Although, Wilberta enjoyed her remaining years, her heart longed to be reunited with Roy Dee.Wilberta happily followed Roy wherever she could while he served in the United States Army. While they explored the world the filled their home with four children, Ronda, Flora, Roy, Jr. and Jimmy. Raising her family was her priority during those years. Sharing her talents by making uniforms, flags, banners and other sport related items.Wilberta wasn’t a soccer Mom, she was a Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Football, Scout, 4-H, Rodeo, Horse Shows, Saddle Club and Farm Mom. She also spent time volunteering at the children’s schools. Wilberta’s family was her pride and joy.While Roy Dee served in Korea and Vietnam, Wilberta kept the home fires burning teaching their children about Faith. Teaching them to pray for their Daddy every night. Showing them the same sun and moon they saw was the same lights to guide their Daddy.After Roy’s retirement from the Army, they returned home to Humansville, Missouri where they would live together until Roy Dee’s death.While in Humansville, Wilberta worked as a Certified Med Tech at Big Springs Nursing Home for over 30 years.Wilberta is survived by her children Ronda Lean, Collins MO, Flora Beckman, Clinton MO, Roy Jr. (Irma), Saint George KS, Jimmy (Angela) Omaha NE; brother-in-law Rex (Wanita) Hulett, Milford KS, sister-in-laws Catherine (Bill) Garrison, Springfield MO, Judy (Paul) Bissing, Seguin TX; her 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Wilberta was preceded in death by her parents, Husband, son-in-law Larry Lean, sister Maggie (Floyd) Kelly, sisters-in-law Peggy, Waneta, Tudy and Gayle, brothers-in-law Elsworth, Vic and Paul.In lieu of flowers the family asks you consider donating to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Wilberta’s honor.Graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Humansville Cemetery, Humansville MO.

Wilberta Hulett

Jane Ann (Stratton) Runyan, age 88, of Grinnell, Iowa died Monday evening, October 10, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills, in Manhattan, Kansas with her family by her bedside.

Jane was raised and grew up on a farm in Maxwell, Iowa where she met her lifelong friends Roberta and Paul Viers. She attended K-12 in Maxwell, graduating from Maxwell High School in 1952. After graduating from High School, Jane attended the Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls. Following her sophomore year Jane met and married John Avery Runyan from Collins, Iowa on October 2, 1954.

Jane worked for WHO-Radio/TV to support her husband through college at Drake University. She dedicated herself to raising her young family, while supporting her husband as his career was being established. Together they moved multiple times beginning in Des Moines, Iowa (1955), Gary/Valparaiso, IN (1956 to 1963), Pittsburgh, PA (1964 to 1967), Detroit, MI (1968 to 1969), Anniston, AL (1969 to 1972), Morgantown, WV (1972 to 1974), Montreal Quebec (1974 to 1976), and then finally settling in Grinnell, Iowa (1976).

Jane is survived by her six children: Rhonda Hudson, Grinnell, Iowa; Robin Runyan (Carol), Pennsauken, New Jersey; Ryan Runyan (Sharon), Manhattan, KS; Roberta Moore (Scott) Dallas, Georgia; Paul Runyan (Kathy) Webster City, Iowa; and Rachele Pang (Davin), Gilbert, Arizona. Jane’s youngest sister, Mary Lou Dahms, of Traer, Iowa; her 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her best friend Roberta Viers, son in law Marc Hudson, her brother Paul, sister Lois Seebach and brother-in-laws, Loren Seebach and Richard ‘Dick’ Dahms, and her granddaughter, Metta Runyan.

Jane worked for GTE in Grinnell, Iowa for over 19 years and retiring from the company in 1990. Following her retirement from GTE, Jane spent the next 20 years as a Sorority/Fraternity house mom at Kansas State University, Iowa State University - University of Iowa and Arizona State. During her summer breaks she enjoyed traveling to visit her children. She loved the young students she served as a “House Mother,” which also allowed her to live close to her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Jane loved her grandchildren and took great pride planning tea parties for them, playing Pinochle, singing family songs she would write herself and dressing up in costumes for Halloween.

In 1996, Jane along with her best friend, Roberta Viers and daughter Roberta were security volunteers for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia and was adopted by many of the USA Basketball players. We can’t stress this enough---Jane’s passion in life was her family and the love of her life were her 6 children, her 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Jane was a believer in Jesus Christ and was baptized in the United Methodist Church denomination.

The family will greet friends during a visitation on April 14, 2023 with a Memorial Service to be held on April 15, 2023, times will be announced at later date.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jane are suggested to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter or the Maxwell Alumni. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan

Jane Ann (Stratton) Runyan, age 88, of Grinnell, Iowa died Monday evening, October 10, 2022, at Meadowlark Hills, in Manhattan, Kansas with her family by her bedside.Jane was raised and grew up on a farm in Maxwell, Iowa where she met her lifelong friends Roberta and Paul Viers. She attended K-12 in Maxwell, graduating from Maxwell High School in 1952. After graduating from High School, Jane attended the Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls. Following her sophomore year Jane met and married John Avery Runyan from Collins, Iowa on October 2, 1954.Jane worked for WHO-Radio/TV to support her husband through college at Drake University. She dedicated herself to raising her young family, while supporting her husband as his career was being established. Together they moved multiple times beginning in Des Moines, Iowa (1955), Gary/Valparaiso, IN (1956 to 1963), Pittsburgh, PA (1964 to 1967), Detroit, MI (1968 to 1969), Anniston, AL (1969 to 1972), Morgantown, WV (1972 to 1974), Montreal Quebec (1974 to 1976), and then finally settling in Grinnell, Iowa (1976).Jane is survived by her six children: Rhonda Hudson, Grinnell, Iowa; Robin Runyan (Carol), Pennsauken, New Jersey; Ryan Runyan (Sharon), Manhattan, KS; Roberta Moore (Scott) Dallas, Georgia; Paul Runyan (Kathy) Webster City, Iowa; and Rachele Pang (Davin), Gilbert, Arizona. Jane’s youngest sister, Mary Lou Dahms, of Traer, Iowa; her 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her best friend Roberta Viers, son in law Marc Hudson, her brother Paul, sister Lois Seebach and brother-in-laws, Loren Seebach and Richard ‘Dick’ Dahms, and her granddaughter, Metta Runyan.Jane worked for GTE in Grinnell, Iowa for over 19 years and retiring from the company in 1990. Following her retirement from GTE, Jane spent the next 20 years as a Sorority/Fraternity house mom at Kansas State University, Iowa State University - University of Iowa and Arizona State. During her summer breaks she enjoyed traveling to visit her children. She loved the young students she served as a “House Mother,” which also allowed her to live close to her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; Jane loved her grandchildren and took great pride planning tea parties for them, playing Pinochle, singing family songs she would write herself and dressing up in costumes for Halloween.In 1996, Jane along with her best friend, Roberta Viers and daughter Roberta were security volunteers for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia and was adopted by many of the USA Basketball players. We can’t stress this enough---Jane’s passion in life was her family and the love of her life were her 6 children, her 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Jane was a believer in Jesus Christ and was baptized in the United Methodist Church denomination.Grandma Janie was loved by her family.The family will greet friends during a visitation on April 14, 2023 with a Memorial Service to be held on April 15, 2023, times will be announced at later date.Memorial contributions in memory of Jane are suggested to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter or the Maxwell Alumni. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan

Jane Ann (Stratton) Runyan

Shirley Mae Cummings, 81, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, October 6, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

She was born June 20, 1941, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Freeman E. and Nita M. (Stricklin) Biery. She lived most of her younger years in Manchester and Mankato, Kansas. After she graduated from Mankato High School she worked for Kansas State University until her retirement. She was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan.

She married Richard A. Cummings in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta on August 24, 1968. They had one daughter, Gloria M. Cummings. Richard predeceased her on July 24, 2021.

Shirley is survived by daughter Gloria of Manhattan, and her five siblings, Terry L. Biery, Bonnie F. Biery, Galen E. (Cheryl) Biery, Rick F. (Maureen) Biery, and Teresa E. (Cynthia) Biery, eight nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She will be remembered for her love of family and her desire to see and hear about them and all their activities.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Via Christi Village for the care and concern for Shirley’s comfort and well-being.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p .m. Thursday, October 20th, at Ascension Via Christi Village Chapel, 2800 Willow Grove Road, Manhattan, with Deacon Larry Erpelding officiating. Inurnment to follow in Sunrise Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Via Christi Village for the Salon. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Shirley Mae Cummings, 81, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, October 6, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.She was born June 20, 1941, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Freeman E. and Nita M. (Stricklin) Biery. She lived most of her younger years in Manchester and Mankato, Kansas. After she graduated from Mankato High School she worked for Kansas State University until her retirement. She was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan.She married Richard A. Cummings in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta on August 24, 1968. They had one daughter, Gloria M. Cummings. Richard predeceased her on July 24, 2021.Shirley is survived by daughter Gloria of Manhattan, and her five siblings, Terry L. Biery, Bonnie F. Biery, Galen E. (Cheryl) Biery, Rick F. (Maureen) Biery, and Teresa E. (Cynthia) Biery, eight nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.She will be remembered for her love of family and her desire to see and hear about them and all their activities.The family wishes to thank the staff of Via Christi Village for the care and concern for Shirley’s comfort and well-being.Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p .m. Thursday, October 20th, at Ascension Via Christi Village Chapel, 2800 Willow Grove Road, Manhattan, with Deacon Larry Erpelding officiating. Inurnment to follow in Sunrise Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Via Christi Village for the Salon. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Shirley Mae Cummings

Ella Mae Kimmal, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday (September 16, 2022) at her home surrounded by her family under the care of St. Croix Hospice.&nbsp; She went to be in her Heavenly Home and joined her husband, Richard, who passed away on September 11, 2022.

Born October 13, 1939 in Aurora, Kansas, Ella Mae was the daughter of Octave and Etta (Chaput) Istas.

Ella Mae was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the St. Bernard Guild.&nbsp; She was an accomplished seamstress, quilter, and cook and enjoyed teaching these skills to many people over the years.&nbsp; A strong faith, positive outlook on life, and sense of humor made Ella Mae a blessing to be around and she was the happiest when giving of herself and helping others in need.&nbsp; She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was employed as a bookkeeper for Kaw Valley State Bank for many years until her retirement.

Ella Mae married her high school sweetheart, Richard L. Kimmal on November 16, 1957, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia, KS. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2022. They enjoyed nearly 65 years of marriage and shared their love with three children, Cindy Bisnette (Tim) of Wamego, KS, Jerry Kimmal of Concordia, KS, and Kathy Wagoner (Paul) of Wamego, KS. Ella enjoyed being a grandmother to Jamie Swanson (Erik), Sam Bisnette (Magda), Adam Bisnette (Shanna), Jenna Barlow (Scott), and Megan Kugler (Jake) as well as to her twelve great-grandchildren, Keegan, Ameliah, and Emery Swanson, Isaac, Elijah, and Caleb Bisnette, Brenn, Blake and Trey Barlow, and Jax, Kate and Ava Kugler. She is also survived by her sister, Theresa Peltier (Jim) of Concordia, KS and many nieces and nephews.

Ella Mae was preceded in death by her parents; and thirteen siblings, Eldon, Art, Verle, Pat, Buck, Bill, Neoma, Clara, Marceline, Pauline, Marie, Gladys and Melvin.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

A Memorial Mass for Richard and Ella Mae will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (October 22, 2022) at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego.&nbsp; They will be inurned together at St. Bernard’s Cemetery.

A Memorial visitation will be Friday evening (October 21, 2022) from 5:00 to 7:00 at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice, Life Choice Ministries or the Wamego Public Library, and may be left in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, P.O. Box 48, 66547.

Ella Mae Kimmal, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday (September 16, 2022) at her home surrounded by her family under the care of St. Croix Hospice.&nbsp; She went to be in her Heavenly Home and joined her husband, Richard, who passed away on September 11, 2022.Born October 13, 1939 in Aurora, Kansas, Ella Mae was the daughter of Octave and Etta (Chaput) Istas.Ella Mae was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the St. Bernard Guild.&nbsp; She was an accomplished seamstress, quilter, and cook and enjoyed teaching these skills to many people over the years.&nbsp; A strong faith, positive outlook on life, and sense of humor made Ella Mae a blessing to be around and she was the happiest when giving of herself and helping others in need.&nbsp; She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She was employed as a bookkeeper for Kaw Valley State Bank for many years until her retirement.Ella Mae married her high school sweetheart, Richard L. Kimmal on November 16, 1957, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia, KS. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2022. They enjoyed nearly 65 years of marriage and shared their love with three children, Cindy Bisnette (Tim) of Wamego, KS, Jerry Kimmal of Concordia, KS, and Kathy Wagoner (Paul) of Wamego, KS. Ella enjoyed being a grandmother to Jamie Swanson (Erik), Sam Bisnette (Magda), Adam Bisnette (Shanna), Jenna Barlow (Scott), and Megan Kugler (Jake) as well as to her twelve great-grandchildren, Keegan, Ameliah, and Emery Swanson, Isaac, Elijah, and Caleb Bisnette, Brenn, Blake and Trey Barlow, and Jax, Kate and Ava Kugler. She is also survived by her sister, Theresa Peltier (Jim) of Concordia, KS and many nieces and nephews.Ella Mae was preceded in death by her parents; and thirteen siblings, Eldon, Art, Verle, Pat, Buck, Bill, Neoma, Clara, Marceline, Pauline, Marie, Gladys and Melvin.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.A Memorial Mass for Richard and Ella Mae will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday (October 22, 2022) at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego.&nbsp; They will be inurned together at St. Bernard’s Cemetery.A Memorial visitation will be Friday evening (October 21, 2022) from 5:00 to 7:00 at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice, Life Choice Ministries or the Wamego Public Library, and may be left in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, P.O. Box 48, 66547.

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