Ruth Irene Dishman, 82, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. A visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation. The cremated remains will be buried at later date at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Ruth was born November 22, 1939, in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Orville and Bertha (Turnbull) Cameron. Ruth graduated from Wakefield High School. After high school, she attended Brown Mackie Business College. She worked for Bowman Implement and Willhoite John Deere Implement both in Junction City. She later worked as a secretary for U.S.D. 475 Special Education Department in Junction City. Ruth enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family. She married Wayne Dishman August 15, 1958. He passed away April 2020. Survivor include two sons; Mike Dishman and Jeff Dishman both of Junction City, KS; one brother, Allen Cameron of MO; one sister, Betty Wondra of Concordia, KS; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wayne and two brothers Fred and Gary Cameron.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth Irene Dishman, 82, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. A visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation. The cremated remains will be buried at later date at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Ruth was born November 22, 1939, in Junction City, KS, the daughter of Orville and Bertha (Turnbull) Cameron. Ruth graduated from Wakefield High School. After high school, she attended Brown Mackie Business College. She worked for Bowman Implement and Willhoite John Deere Implement both in Junction City. She later worked as a secretary for U.S.D. 475 Special Education Department in Junction City. Ruth enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family. She married Wayne Dishman August 15, 1958. He passed away April 2020. Survivor include two sons; Mike Dishman and Jeff Dishman both of Junction City, KS; one brother, Allen Cameron of MO; one sister, Betty Wondra of Concordia, KS; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wayne and two brothers Fred and Gary Cameron.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth Irene Dishman

Dean Morris Roe, age 96 of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

He was born on November 8, 1925, in New Cambria, the son of William and Olive (Scott) Roe.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 until 1946.

Dean was a switchman for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 35 years.&nbsp; He loved farming.

He is survived by his sister, Doris Ruthstrom of Leonardville and one nephew and several nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Billy Roe, Pat Roe and Fritz Roe.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the cemetery on Monday.

A memorial may be made to Via Christi Village and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Dean Morris Roe, age 96 of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Via Christi Village in Manhattan.He was born on November 8, 1925, in New Cambria, the son of William and Olive (Scott) Roe.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 until 1946.Dean was a switchman for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 35 years.&nbsp; He loved farming.He is survived by his sister, Doris Ruthstrom of Leonardville and one nephew and several nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Billy Roe, Pat Roe and Fritz Roe.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the cemetery on Monday.A memorial may be made to Via Christi Village and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Dean Morris Roe

Franklin Eugene Cunningham, age 95 of Leonardville, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.

He was born on March 2, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Milburn and Jane (Greenwood) Cunningham.&nbsp; He was raised in Washington, Indiana where he graduated from high school.&nbsp; He served in both the U.S. Army Infantry, U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force as a gunner and radar operator.

On February 9, 1951 in Beaver City, Nebraska, he married Patricia Joan Whittle.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 2014.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University from 1954 through 1957 and received his B.S. in Agriculture.&nbsp; He earned his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Missouri and was a member of the staff there until 1963.

Franklin worked for the USDA as a Food Chemist at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California from 1963 to 1965.&nbsp; He left the USDA to assume a research position with a major food company located in Springfield, Missouri and then joined the faculty at Kansas State University in 1969 as an Associate Professor in the Dairy and Poultry Science Department.&nbsp; In 1976 he became a full Professor in the Animal Sciences Department and retired from KSU in 1992.

Dr. Cunningham was the holder of nine U.S. Patents, one Canadian Patent, and had published over 130 scientific papers, nine books, and had made many presentations to scholarly organizations in the food sciences throughout the U.S., Spain, Japan, Korea, England and the Netherlands.&nbsp; He was a long-time member of the Institute of Food Technologists and the U.S. and World’s Poultry Science Associations.&nbsp; He was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta, Alpha Zeta, Sigma Xi, Phi Tau Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi and the Golden Key.&nbsp; He was a past president of the Leonardville Lions Club, a member of the American Disabled Veterans Organization, Leonardville United Methodist Church, and was a Royal Arch and Select Master Mason.

He is survived by three sons, Michael Cunningham and wife Lois of McPherson, Jon Mark Cunningham and wife Barbara of Clay Center and Charles Cunningham of New Cambria; two daughters, Valeria Crow and husband Rick of Kooskia, Idaho and Candice A. Randall and husband Tim of Nekoosa, Wisconsin; 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Terry Cunningham and his great granddaughter, Johannah Browne.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Rev. D. Erich Schwartz officiating.&nbsp; Respect calls may be made from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will not be present.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Meadowlark Hospice and may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral in Riley, Kansas.

Franklin Eugene Cunningham, age 95 of Leonardville, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.He was born on March 2, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Milburn and Jane (Greenwood) Cunningham.&nbsp; He was raised in Washington, Indiana where he graduated from high school.&nbsp; He served in both the U.S. Army Infantry, U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force as a gunner and radar operator.On February 9, 1951 in Beaver City, Nebraska, he married Patricia Joan Whittle.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 2014.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University from 1954 through 1957 and received his B.S. in Agriculture.&nbsp; He earned his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Missouri and was a member of the staff there until 1963.Franklin worked for the USDA as a Food Chemist at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California from 1963 to 1965.&nbsp; He left the USDA to assume a research position with a major food company located in Springfield, Missouri and then joined the faculty at Kansas State University in 1969 as an Associate Professor in the Dairy and Poultry Science Department.&nbsp; In 1976 he became a full Professor in the Animal Sciences Department and retired from KSU in 1992.Dr. Cunningham was the holder of nine U.S. Patents, one Canadian Patent, and had published over 130 scientific papers, nine books, and had made many presentations to scholarly organizations in the food sciences throughout the U.S., Spain, Japan, Korea, England and the Netherlands.&nbsp; He was a long-time member of the Institute of Food Technologists and the U.S. and World’s Poultry Science Associations.&nbsp; He was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta, Alpha Zeta, Sigma Xi, Phi Tau Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi and the Golden Key.&nbsp; He was a past president of the Leonardville Lions Club, a member of the American Disabled Veterans Organization, Leonardville United Methodist Church, and was a Royal Arch and Select Master Mason.He is survived by three sons, Michael Cunningham and wife Lois of McPherson, Jon Mark Cunningham and wife Barbara of Clay Center and Charles Cunningham of New Cambria; two daughters, Valeria Crow and husband Rick of Kooskia, Idaho and Candice A. Randall and husband Tim of Nekoosa, Wisconsin; 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Terry Cunningham and his great granddaughter, Johannah Browne.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Rev. D. Erich Schwartz officiating.&nbsp; Respect calls may be made from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will not be present.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery.A memorial has been established for Meadowlark Hospice and may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral in Riley, Kansas.

Franklin Eugene Cunningham

Albion D. Visser, age 87, of Sidney, passed away on to our heavenly home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Sidney Regional Medical Center.

He was born on May 22, 1935 in Riley, KS to Martha (Sylvester) and Edward Visser. He was the youngest of 8 children. He graduated from Kansas State with an Agriculture Economics degree.

He married the love of his life, Jualdene Taylor, on December 20, 1959 in Westmoreland, KS. To this union three children were born Jolene, Janelle and Arlan. Being raised on a Kansas farm, he had a love for agriculture. He was enlisted in the Army National Guard for six years. Throughout Albion’s career he was a grain elevator manager, feed salesman, farm manager, crop insurance agent, and rural real estate agent. His past time love was camping, fishing, spending time with his family and watching college football, especially the Huskers.

Survivors include his wife Jualdene of 62 years, Jolene and husband Kevin Lichty of O’Neill, Heath and fiance Kelli, Ariel and fiance Jordan, Marissa, Janelle Visser of Hemingford, Hans, Blake and fiance Ali, Emily, Arlan and wife Julie of Omaha, Avery and Gavin. Brothers Virgil and wife Marion of Wakefield, KS, Eugene of Corning, KS, sisters-in-law Irene Visser of Cedar Rapids, IA, Betty and husband Harold Weller of Topeka, KS, Helen Taylor of Wamego, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George, Harold, Leroy, Ken and sister Evelyn, sisters-in-law Lorene, Evelyn, Rosemary and Lois.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. (MST) Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. &nbsp;The Gehrig-Stitt Funeral Home in Sidney, NE is handled the funeral services

Interment will take place with full Military Honors at the Riley Cemetery in Riley, KS at 11:00 a.m. (CST) Friday, June 3, 2022 with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home is handling the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be determined and can made to Julie Visser, 2125 13th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162.

Albion D. Visser, age 87, of Sidney, passed away on to our heavenly home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Sidney Regional Medical Center.He was born on May 22, 1935 in Riley, KS to Martha (Sylvester) and Edward Visser. He was the youngest of 8 children. He graduated from Kansas State with an Agriculture Economics degree. He married the love of his life, Jualdene Taylor, on December 20, 1959 in Westmoreland, KS. To this union three children were born Jolene, Janelle and Arlan. Being raised on a Kansas farm, he had a love for agriculture. He was enlisted in the Army National Guard for six years. Throughout Albion’s career he was a grain elevator manager, feed salesman, farm manager, crop insurance agent, and rural real estate agent. His past time love was camping, fishing, spending time with his family and watching college football, especially the Huskers. Survivors include his wife Jualdene of 62 years, Jolene and husband Kevin Lichty of O’Neill, Heath and fiance Kelli, Ariel and fiance Jordan, Marissa, Janelle Visser of Hemingford, Hans, Blake and fiance Ali, Emily, Arlan and wife Julie of Omaha, Avery and Gavin. Brothers Virgil and wife Marion of Wakefield, KS, Eugene of Corning, KS, sisters-in-law Irene Visser of Cedar Rapids, IA, Betty and husband Harold Weller of Topeka, KS, Helen Taylor of Wamego, KS and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George, Harold, Leroy, Ken and sister Evelyn, sisters-in-law Lorene, Evelyn, Rosemary and Lois.Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. (MST) Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. &nbsp;The Gehrig-Stitt Funeral Home in Sidney, NE is handled the funeral servicesInterment will take place with full Military Honors at the Riley Cemetery in Riley, KS at 11:00 a.m. (CST) Friday, June 3, 2022 with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home is handling the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be determined and can made to Julie Visser, 2125 13th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162.

Al Visser

Betty Ann Jones, 87 of &nbsp;Morganville, passed away on May 31, 2022 at the Linn Community Nursing Home.&nbsp; She was born on August 21, 1934 at her family home in Palmer, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Reith) Kolle. Betty was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Linn where she attended the Immanuel Lutheran School.

Betty married Darold Ellwood Jones. She worked 34 years at the Clay Center Hospital.&nbsp; She was a very hard worker and when she retired, she was the Housekeeping Department manager. &nbsp;Betty also enjoyed driving a harvest truck for several farmers in the Morganville area, going many miles and doing it for many years.

Betty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. She enjoyed being outside and loved visiting and fishing with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a son in law Wayne Wright, a granddaughter Janel Wright, a grandson Mike DeLong, a sister Elda, four brothers Donald, Delbert, Ronald, and Norman. Brother in laws and sister in laws Elmo and Irma Jones, Harry &nbsp;&nbsp;and Enid Bauer, Clifford and Avis Kempston, Russell (Pete) and Heloise &nbsp;McGrath, Raymond and LaWanda (Max) Ahlberg, Bob and lone Flinn, LaVera Rettig and Marshall Jones.

Betty is survived by four daughters Grace (Bill) Oetinger, Morganville, Ks., Kathy (Chuck) DeLong, Gridley, Ks., Mary Wright, Morganville, Ks., and Connie Howley (Randy Tiemeyer), Clifton, Ks.

Grandchildren: Aaron and Morree (Oetinger) Floersch, Dan and Megan (Oetinger) Weisenberger, Mark and Jenny (DeLong) Boline, Jarrod and Marie DeLong, Alan and Amy (DeLong) Mantooth, Travis and &nbsp;&nbsp;Jerilyn Wright, Matt Wright, Rick and Kate (Wright) Hammond, Chelsey Matheu and Brett Matheu.

Great Grandchildren: Carson, Kara and Drew Floersch, William and Amelia Weisenberger, Lauren, Hayden and Ella Boline, Haleigh DeLong, Kelsi DeLong, Elisa and Alexis DeLong, and Isaac DeLong, Rylan &nbsp;and Braelyn Wright, Finnegan Hammond, Elly Matheu, Taylor and Ashtyn Ross, and Treyton Matheu. Brother, Robert (Veda) Kolle, sister Mardell (Leo) Voelker, sister in laws Mariel Kolle, Violet KoIle and Ruth Jones and brother in law Leonard Rettig and many nieces, nephews and &nbsp;friends.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clay Center, Kansas.

Interment will be at the Morganville City Cemetery, Morganville, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Preschool or Morganville City Cemetery and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

Betty Ann Jones, 87 of &nbsp;Morganville, passed away on May 31, 2022 at the Linn Community Nursing Home.&nbsp; She was born on August 21, 1934 at her family home in Palmer, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Reith) Kolle. Betty was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Linn where she attended the Immanuel Lutheran School.Betty married Darold Ellwood Jones. She worked 34 years at the Clay Center Hospital.&nbsp; She was a very hard worker and when she retired, she was the Housekeeping Department manager. &nbsp;Betty also enjoyed driving a harvest truck for several farmers in the Morganville area, going many miles and doing it for many years.Betty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. She enjoyed being outside and loved visiting and fishing with family and friends.She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a son in law Wayne Wright, a granddaughter Janel Wright, a grandson Mike DeLong, a sister Elda, four brothers Donald, Delbert, Ronald, and Norman. Brother in laws and sister in laws Elmo and Irma Jones, Harry &nbsp;&nbsp;and Enid Bauer, Clifford and Avis Kempston, Russell (Pete) and Heloise &nbsp;McGrath, Raymond and LaWanda (Max) Ahlberg, Bob and lone Flinn, LaVera Rettig and Marshall Jones.Betty is survived by four daughters Grace (Bill) Oetinger, Morganville, Ks., Kathy (Chuck) DeLong, Gridley, Ks., Mary Wright, Morganville, Ks., and Connie Howley (Randy Tiemeyer), Clifton, Ks.Grandchildren: Aaron and Morree (Oetinger) Floersch, Dan and Megan (Oetinger) Weisenberger, Mark and Jenny (DeLong) Boline, Jarrod and Marie DeLong, Alan and Amy (DeLong) Mantooth, Travis and &nbsp;&nbsp;Jerilyn Wright, Matt Wright, Rick and Kate (Wright) Hammond, Chelsey Matheu and Brett Matheu.Great Grandchildren: Carson, Kara and Drew Floersch, William and Amelia Weisenberger, Lauren, Hayden and Ella Boline, Haleigh DeLong, Kelsi DeLong, Elisa and Alexis DeLong, and Isaac DeLong, Rylan &nbsp;and Braelyn Wright, Finnegan Hammond, Elly Matheu, Taylor and Ashtyn Ross, and Treyton Matheu. Brother, Robert (Veda) Kolle, sister Mardell (Leo) Voelker, sister in laws Mariel Kolle, Violet KoIle and Ruth Jones and brother in law Leonard Rettig and many nieces, nephews and &nbsp;friends.Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clay Center, Kansas.Interment will be at the Morganville City Cemetery, Morganville, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Preschool or Morganville City Cemetery and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

Betty Ann Jones

Marie Franson passed away the morning of Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was surrounded by family in her final days. Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother during her incredible 97 years. She was blessed to live independently in her own home until just a few weeks ago.

Marie had a long and full life. She was born on January 21, 1925, in the rural Longford area to two loving parents, Daniel and Emma Bach. She was the youngest of her siblings-Clifford, Eva, and Claudine-who doted on her while growing up, and Marie enjoyed close relationships with them and their families throughout her life. She spent her younger years on the family farm surrounded by extended family and had fond memories of both of her grandfathers, August Bach and Christian Bletscher, who lived in the household at different times when she was a child. Marie attended rural grade school in Longford and graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1942.

Marie married Blake Franson in March of 1945 in Clay Center. They settled on the Franson farm north of town in Garfield Township. Marie moved to Clay Center in 1975 after Blake's passing in 1973. She worked outside of the home throughout most of her life, including Lincoln Heights grocery store and at Gibson 's, where she served as assistant manager until her retirement in her mid-seventies.

Marie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and had a strong faith that guided her throughout her life. She was a talented seamstress, and she enjoyed sewing clothing and quilts, as well as embroidery and craft work. Marie loved to play card games with friends and family and passed down her competitive nature to many of her descendants. Marie spoiled her family with her amazing cooking, and she loved nothing more than ignoring all protests while pushing an extra helping of dinner or an extra scoop of ice cream onto her grandkids. She enjoyed going to coffee with friends, traveling, reading, gardening, and­ watching the birds and squirrels in her backyard. Above all, she loved spending time with family.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Blake Franson, her stepson, Gary Franson, her daughter­ in-law, Linda Franson, and her great-granddaughter, Morgan Leigh Fajen. She is survived and missed by her son, Gailen Franson, of Clay Center, her son-in-law and daughter, John and Pam Fajen, of Riley, and daughter-in-law,&nbsp; Lee Campbell, of Clay Center. She also leaves behind grandchildren: Tyna Fajen, Pat James and husband Lon, Jeannie Franson, and Jim Franson and wife Shelli-all of Clay Center, KS; John Fajen Jr. and wife Cinnamon of Riley, KS; Angie Franson and husband Justin Dean of Perry, KS; Justin Fajen and wife Deana of Kansas City, MO; Jake Fajen and wife Erin of Lenexa, KS; and Jeremy Fajen and fiancée Michele Jesse of Riley, KS; along with 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

We are grateful for the length of her life and the time we had to spend with her, and we will always feel her presence in our hearts.

Visitation will be Friday, June 3, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home.

Marie Franson passed away the morning of Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was surrounded by family in her final days. Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother during her incredible 97 years. She was blessed to live independently in her own home until just a few weeks ago.Marie had a long and full life. She was born on January 21, 1925, in the rural Longford area to two loving parents, Daniel and Emma Bach. She was the youngest of her siblings-Clifford, Eva, and Claudine-who doted on her while growing up, and Marie enjoyed close relationships with them and their families throughout her life. She spent her younger years on the family farm surrounded by extended family and had fond memories of both of her grandfathers, August Bach and Christian Bletscher, who lived in the household at different times when she was a child. Marie attended rural grade school in Longford and graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1942.Marie married Blake Franson in March of 1945 in Clay Center. They settled on the Franson farm north of town in Garfield Township. Marie moved to Clay Center in 1975 after Blake's passing in 1973. She worked outside of the home throughout most of her life, including Lincoln Heights grocery store and at Gibson 's, where she served as assistant manager until her retirement in her mid-seventies.Marie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and had a strong faith that guided her throughout her life. She was a talented seamstress, and she enjoyed sewing clothing and quilts, as well as embroidery and craft work. Marie loved to play card games with friends and family and passed down her competitive nature to many of her descendants. Marie spoiled her family with her amazing cooking, and she loved nothing more than ignoring all protests while pushing an extra helping of dinner or an extra scoop of ice cream onto her grandkids. She enjoyed going to coffee with friends, traveling, reading, gardening, and­ watching the birds and squirrels in her backyard. Above all, she loved spending time with family.Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Blake Franson, her stepson, Gary Franson, her daughter­ in-law, Linda Franson, and her great-granddaughter, Morgan Leigh Fajen. She is survived and missed by her son, Gailen Franson, of Clay Center, her son-in-law and daughter, John and Pam Fajen, of Riley, and daughter-in-law,&nbsp; Lee Campbell, of Clay Center. She also leaves behind grandchildren: Tyna Fajen, Pat James and husband Lon, Jeannie Franson, and Jim Franson and wife Shelli-all of Clay Center, KS; John Fajen Jr. and wife Cinnamon of Riley, KS; Angie Franson and husband Justin Dean of Perry, KS; Justin Fajen and wife Deana of Kansas City, MO; Jake Fajen and wife Erin of Lenexa, KS; and Jeremy Fajen and fiancée Michele Jesse of Riley, KS; along with 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.We are grateful for the length of her life and the time we had to spend with her, and we will always feel her presence in our hearts.Visitation will be Friday, June 3, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022.Memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home.

Marie Franson

Terry D. Livingston, 71, of Overbrook, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Brookside Retirement Community. Cremation will take place. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Hall Cemetery. Associate Pastor Will Ravenstein will officiate. Terry was born July 22, 1950, in Junction City, KS the son of Paul D. and Pauline (Motter) Livingston. Terry served in the United States Air Force. After serving in the United States Air Force, he spent several years farming in Osage County, KS. After farming, he went to work for Iowa Beef Processing and Didde Glaser in Emporia, KS. Later, he owned and operated his lawn care service. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Survivors include one brother; Alton R. Livingston of Junction City, KS; numerous cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Terry D. Livingston, 71, of Overbrook, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Brookside Retirement Community. Cremation will take place. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Hall Cemetery. Associate Pastor Will Ravenstein will officiate. Terry was born July 22, 1950, in Junction City, KS the son of Paul D. and Pauline (Motter) Livingston. Terry served in the United States Air Force. After serving in the United States Air Force, he spent several years farming in Osage County, KS. After farming, he went to work for Iowa Beef Processing and Didde Glaser in Emporia, KS. Later, he owned and operated his lawn care service. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Survivors include one brother; Alton R. Livingston of Junction City, KS; numerous cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Terry D. Livingston

Emil F. Eichman, 88, of Flush, Kansas, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.&nbsp; He was a long-time resident of the Flush community.

Emil was born on August 13, 1933, in Paris, Arkansas, the son of Edward J. and Anna (Lux) Eichman.&nbsp; The family moved to Flush in 1940.&nbsp; He graduated from Flush High School in 1951.

Emil spent his life operating the family farm, north of Flush, with his brothers.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he sang for many years in the church choir. He was a member of the Flush Knights of Columbus Council 902 and a 4th degree member

of the Thomas McNieve Knights of Columbus Assembly.&nbsp; Emil loved to be busy outside and enjoyed working on his farm equipment. He also enjoyed playing pool.

Emil married Carol Lynn Knepper on June 24, 1989, at St. Joseph Church.&nbsp;&nbsp; She survives at their home.

Emil is also survived by his sister, Margaret Hunt of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his sister-in-law, Mildred Eichman, St. George; brother and sister-in-law Ed and Carol Eichman-Gereau, Wamego; brother and sister-in-law Harold and Ann Burkland, Wamego; brother-in-law Jay Kennedy, Love Valley, North Carolina, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Edward Eichman, James Eichman, Delbert Eichman, and&nbsp;Alice Gereau.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush, Kansas.&nbsp; Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp; Emil will lie-in-state, at the church, Thursday, June 2, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; The family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and a Rosary prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church Religious Education Program, St. Joseph Catholic Church, or to the charity of the donor's choice, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego

Emil F. Eichman, 88, of Flush, Kansas, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.&nbsp; He was a long-time resident of the Flush community.Emil was born on August 13, 1933, in Paris, Arkansas, the son of Edward J. and Anna (Lux) Eichman.&nbsp; The family moved to Flush in 1940.&nbsp; He graduated from Flush High School in 1951.Emil spent his life operating the family farm, north of Flush, with his brothers.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he sang for many years in the church choir. He was a member of the Flush Knights of Columbus Council 902 and a 4th degree memberof the Thomas McNieve Knights of Columbus Assembly.&nbsp; Emil loved to be busy outside and enjoyed working on his farm equipment. He also enjoyed playing pool.Emil married Carol Lynn Knepper on June 24, 1989, at St. Joseph Church.&nbsp;&nbsp; She survives at their home.Emil is also survived by his sister, Margaret Hunt of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his sister-in-law, Mildred Eichman, St. George; brother and sister-in-law Ed and Carol Eichman-Gereau, Wamego; brother and sister-in-law Harold and Ann Burkland, Wamego; brother-in-law Jay Kennedy, Love Valley, North Carolina, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Edward Eichman, James Eichman, Delbert Eichman, and&nbsp;Alice Gereau.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush, Kansas.&nbsp; Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp; Emil will lie-in-state, at the church, Thursday, June 2, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; The family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and a Rosary prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church Religious Education Program, St. Joseph Catholic Church, or to the charity of the donor's choice, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego

Emil F. Eichman

Davanna "Dee" G. Justice, 61, of Woodbine, KS, passed away Saturday, May 21st, at the Via Christi Village, in Manhattan.  She was a co-owner of Citywide Security in Topeka and co-owner of the Drain Doctor of Woodbine.

Davanna G. Fletcher was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 4, 1961, the daughter of the late Linda and Charles  Fletcher.  She was formerly married to Willard A. Justice, with whom they had dated since the age of 16, and he survives.

Davanna is also survived by a daughter, Deborah Anne (Andrew) Pinkstaff, of Colorado Springs, CO; a step-daughter, Melissa (William) Boles, of Manhattan, a step-son, David Dodds, of Missouri;  two brothers, Charles Fletcher, Omaha, NE and Morgan Countryman, of Texas; sister Callie Brayton, Republic KS, ten grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.  Dee was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Marie Justice, and her parents. 

At her request, inurnment will follow after the cremation, at the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, KS. 

Davanna "Dee" G. Justice, 61, of Woodbine, KS, passed away Saturday, May 21st, at the Via Christi Village, in Manhattan. She was a co-owner of Citywide Security in Topeka and co-owner of the Drain Doctor of Woodbine.Davanna G. Fletcher was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 4, 1961, the daughter of the late Linda and Charles Fletcher. She was formerly married to Willard A. Justice, with whom they had dated since the age of 16, and he survives.Davanna is also survived by a daughter, Deborah Anne (Andrew) Pinkstaff, of Colorado Springs, CO; a step-daughter, Melissa (William) Boles, of Manhattan, a step-son, David Dodds, of Missouri; two brothers, Charles Fletcher, Omaha, NE and Morgan Countryman, of Texas; sister Callie Brayton, Republic KS, ten grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. Dee was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Marie Justice, and her parents. At her request, inurnment will follow after the cremation, at the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, KS.

Davanna 'Dee' Gay Justice

Virginia Jean Davenport, 73, of Wakefield, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Wakefield Care and Rehab in Wakefield, KS. Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Wakefield Care and Rehab or to Meadowlark Hospice out of Clay Center, KS. Virginia was born March 13, 1949, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Charles and Betty (Francis) Herman. Virginia worked as a United States Civil Servant her entire life. Her husband Freddie served in the United States Army. Each move and transfer, always provided a new job opportunity. Virginia was an avid seamstress. She made clothing, formals, curtains, doll clothes and anything that could be made out of fabric. Virginia and her late husband Freddie spent a lot of time gardening and fishing. Virginia married Freddie W. Davenport November 20, 1983. He passed away February 12, 2013. Survivors include one son, Geoffrey Cavalier of Greeley, CO; one daughter, Kelly Bowman and her husband Roy of Junction City, KS; seven grandchildren, Aaron Stevens, Mya Stevens, Dustin Bowman, Cheyenne Riley and her husband Mark, Siera Rambler and her husband Michael, Madison Herring and her husband Jordan and R.J. Bowman; one brother, Donald Herman and his wife Liz of Cashion, OK; three sisters, Charlene Short and her husband Wesley of Cashion, OK, Jane Dow and her husband Jerry of Presque Isle, ME and Carol James and her husband Gerry of Presque Isle, ME. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Freddie and one brother William Herman.

Virginia Jean Davenport, 73, of Wakefield, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Wakefield Care and Rehab in Wakefield, KS. Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Wakefield Care and Rehab or to Meadowlark Hospice out of Clay Center, KS. Virginia was born March 13, 1949, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Charles and Betty (Francis) Herman. Virginia worked as a United States Civil Servant her entire life. Her husband Freddie served in the United States Army. Each move and transfer, always provided a new job opportunity. Virginia was an avid seamstress. She made clothing, formals, curtains, doll clothes and anything that could be made out of fabric. Virginia and her late husband Freddie spent a lot of time gardening and fishing. Virginia married Freddie W. Davenport November 20, 1983. He passed away February 12, 2013. Survivors include one son, Geoffrey Cavalier of Greeley, CO; one daughter, Kelly Bowman and her husband Roy of Junction City, KS; seven grandchildren, Aaron Stevens, Mya Stevens, Dustin Bowman, Cheyenne Riley and her husband Mark, Siera Rambler and her husband Michael, Madison Herring and her husband Jordan and R.J. Bowman; one brother, Donald Herman and his wife Liz of Cashion, OK; three sisters, Charlene Short and her husband Wesley of Cashion, OK, Jane Dow and her husband Jerry of Presque Isle, ME and Carol James and her husband Gerry of Presque Isle, ME. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Freddie and one brother William Herman.

Virginia Jean "Ginny" Davenport

Melvin "Mel" Darrell Padgett, age 79, of Manhattan passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born on November 26,1942 in Manhattan, the son of Robert L. and Gladys C. (Iseman) Padgett.&nbsp; He graduated from Manhattan High School and proudly called the Flint&nbsp;Hills "home." On June 30, 1963 he married Nancy L. Tiemeyer in Clifton, Kansas. In June, Mel and Nancy would have celebrated their&nbsp;59th wedding anniversary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mel was a journeyman meat cutter for several years and his&nbsp;art moved to masonry work during his&nbsp;later working years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mel was a hard working man, loving father, husband and beloved grandpa.&nbsp; He was&nbsp;an avid outdoorsman, with a love of wildlife&nbsp;and hunting, fishing and trapping. He taught hundreds of hunter safety classes and also served as the President of the Kansas Hunter Safety Association in the late 1970's. Melvin loved to mentor others. He always took the time to teach&nbsp;anyone who had an interest in these areas no matter what their age or background. Later in life he enjoyed bird watching.

 In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by two children and&nbsp;their&nbsp;families.&nbsp; Daughter, Michele West and husband Mike of Wichita and their three adult&nbsp;children Jordan, Alex and Hannah. Also survived by son, Craig Padgett and wife Melody of Manhattan and their two adult children Drew and Ashton.&nbsp;Melvin is also survived by one brother William "Bill" Padgett and one sister Catherine Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Martin Harper; two brothers, Robert "Bobby" and Grover "LeRoy" Padgett and one sister, Bonnie Kading.

A memorial may be made to the Interim Hospice of Manhattan or KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Melvin "Mel" Darrell Padgett, age 79, of Manhattan passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born on November 26,1942 in Manhattan, the son of Robert L. and Gladys C. (Iseman) Padgett.&nbsp; He graduated from Manhattan High School and proudly called the Flint&nbsp;Hills "home." On June 30, 1963 he married Nancy L. Tiemeyer in Clifton, Kansas. In June, Mel and Nancy would have celebrated their&nbsp;59th wedding anniversary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mel was a journeyman meat cutter for several years and his&nbsp;art moved to masonry work during his&nbsp;later working years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mel was a hard working man, loving father, husband and beloved grandpa.&nbsp; He was&nbsp;an avid outdoorsman, with a love of wildlife&nbsp;and hunting, fishing and trapping. He taught hundreds of hunter safety classes and also served as the President of the Kansas Hunter Safety Association in the late 1970's. Melvin loved to mentor others. He always took the time to teach&nbsp;anyone who had an interest in these areas no matter what their age or background. Later in life he enjoyed bird watching. In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by two children and&nbsp;their&nbsp;families.&nbsp; Daughter, Michele West and husband Mike of Wichita and their three adult&nbsp;children Jordan, Alex and Hannah. Also survived by son, Craig Padgett and wife Melody of Manhattan and their two adult children Drew and Ashton.&nbsp;Melvin is also survived by one brother William "Bill" Padgett and one sister Catherine Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Martin Harper; two brothers, Robert "Bobby" and Grover "LeRoy" Padgett and one sister, Bonnie Kading.A memorial may be made to the Interim Hospice of Manhattan or KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc. and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Melvin Darrell Padget

Caroline H. Johnson, age 76, of Manhattan, died Tuesday May 24, 2022 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born on September 7, 1945. Caroline was a resident of the Big Lakes Developmental Center since 1984. She will be missed by her friends and caregivers, especially Doug Walter, who has been her guardian since 1986. Graveside Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today (Friday May 27, 2022) at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, with Pastor Melanie Nord officiating. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Caroline H. Johnson, age 76, of Manhattan, died Tuesday May 24, 2022 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born on September 7, 1945. Caroline was a resident of the Big Lakes Developmental Center since 1984. She will be missed by her friends and caregivers, especially Doug Walter, who has been her guardian since 1986. Graveside Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today (Friday May 27, 2022) at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, with Pastor Melanie Nord officiating. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Caroline H. Johnson

Loyola “Ann” Schell, age 90, of Manhattan, died May 25, 2022, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan. She was born August 12, 1931, in Herkimer, Kansas, the daughter of Martin and Matilda (Meier) Raemer. Ann graduated from St. Gregory’s Grade School, Marysville High School and then attended Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, for two years for Dental Hygienist School. She was married to Joseph H. “Joe” Schell on August 13, 1952, in Manhattan. Joe preceded her in death in 1996. Ann worked for Doctor Sager as a Dental Hygienist for 20 years. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the Starduster Study Club. Survivors include her two sons: Timothy “Tim” Schell and his wife Romaine of Manhattan, and Anthony “Tony” Schell of Junction City, KS; six grandchildren: Jessica Schell and her fiancé Adrian Stafford, Amy Miernicki and her companion Sam Rutschmann, Morgan Schell, Sara Henderzahs and her husband David, Logan Schell and Justin Cornwall; and nine great-grandchildren. Ann was also preceded in death by her parents and three siblings: Mary Powell, Norbert Raemer and Wilfred “Pete” Raemer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 1st, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Frank Coady as Celebrant. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery in Marysville, Kansas. The family request no flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Loyola “Ann” Schell, age 90, of Manhattan, died May 25, 2022, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan. She was born August 12, 1931, in Herkimer, Kansas, the daughter of Martin and Matilda (Meier) Raemer. Ann graduated from St. Gregory’s Grade School, Marysville High School and then attended Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, for two years for Dental Hygienist School. She was married to Joseph H. “Joe” Schell on August 13, 1952, in Manhattan. Joe preceded her in death in 1996. Ann worked for Doctor Sager as a Dental Hygienist for 20 years. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the Starduster Study Club. Survivors include her two sons: Timothy “Tim” Schell and his wife Romaine of Manhattan, and Anthony “Tony” Schell of Junction City, KS; six grandchildren: Jessica Schell and her fiancé Adrian Stafford, Amy Miernicki and her companion Sam Rutschmann, Morgan Schell, Sara Henderzahs and her husband David, Logan Schell and Justin Cornwall; and nine great-grandchildren. Ann was also preceded in death by her parents and three siblings: Mary Powell, Norbert Raemer and Wilfred “Pete” Raemer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 1st, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Frank Coady as Celebrant. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery in Marysville, Kansas. The family request no flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Loyola “Ann” Schell

Clay Carey Cameron Weekes, age 51, of Manhattan, died May 21, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka. He was born September 30, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Colin Victor and Cybil Theresa (Husbands) Weekes, and had been a Manhattan resident since 2011. Clay served for 21 years in the United States Army and retired in 2016, at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was currently working as a Security Technician at the Manhattan Regional Airport. He was a member of the Living Word International Ministries Church in Junction City, Kansas. Clay was proud of his family being from Barbados and was a true Bajan in every since of the word. He had a great love for collecting various toys and all things comicon. He most importantly loved the Lord and loved people and demonstrated this in his daily actions. Clay would have been proud to know he saved three lives through organ donation. He was married to Arthalia S. Grey on May 7, 2005, at Fort Hood, Texas. Arthalia survives of the home. Additional survivors include his two sons: Jonathan Weekes of Katy, TX, and Joshua Weekes of Fort Bragg, NC; his mother Cybil Weekes of Brooklyn, NY; and three brothers: Carl Weekes of Barbados, and Victor Weekes and Jason Weekes both of New York. Family and friends may pay their respects from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 2nd and 3rd at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Celebration of Clay’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4th, at the Living Word International Ministries Church, 1704 St. Marys Road, Junction City, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the City of Manhattan for the Douglass Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Clay Carey Cameron Weekes, age 51, of Manhattan, died May 21, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka. He was born September 30, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Colin Victor and Cybil Theresa (Husbands) Weekes, and had been a Manhattan resident since 2011. Clay served for 21 years in the United States Army and retired in 2016, at the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was currently working as a Security Technician at the Manhattan Regional Airport. He was a member of the Living Word International Ministries Church in Junction City, Kansas. Clay was proud of his family being from Barbados and was a true Bajan in every since of the word. He had a great love for collecting various toys and all things comicon. He most importantly loved the Lord and loved people and demonstrated this in his daily actions. Clay would have been proud to know he saved three lives through organ donation. He was married to Arthalia S. Grey on May 7, 2005, at Fort Hood, Texas. Arthalia survives of the home. Additional survivors include his two sons: Jonathan Weekes of Katy, TX, and Joshua Weekes of Fort Bragg, NC; his mother Cybil Weekes of Brooklyn, NY; and three brothers: Carl Weekes of Barbados, and Victor Weekes and Jason Weekes both of New York. Family and friends may pay their respects from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 2nd and 3rd at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Celebration of Clay’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4th, at the Living Word International Ministries Church, 1704 St. Marys Road, Junction City, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the City of Manhattan for the Douglass Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Clay Carey Cameron Weekes

Patricia J. Guth died May 25, 2022, at Lexington Park Rehabilitation Center in Topeka.

She was born June 20, 1930, in Topeka, the daughter of Herman and Ocea Rogers-Mansell.

Mrs. Guth attended Alma High School and Kansas State University. She was the co-owner of Guth Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Wamego for over 30 years.

Mrs. Guth was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Wamego, Kansas. She was a member of the Pottawatomie County Cancer Society and was active for many years in the annual fund drives for the society.

She was married to Clement B. Guth on December 27, 1948, in Alma, Kansas. He preceded her in death.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Patricia is survived by her son, Larry R. Guth of Topeka.

A visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego, followed by Burial at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials and donations are suggested to the American Heart Association, or the CAT Association of Topeka and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp;

Patricia J. Guth died May 25, 2022, at Lexington Park Rehabilitation Center in Topeka.She was born June 20, 1930, in Topeka, the daughter of Herman and Ocea Rogers-Mansell.Mrs. Guth attended Alma High School and Kansas State University. She was the co-owner of Guth Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Wamego for over 30 years.Mrs. Guth was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Wamego, Kansas. She was a member of the Pottawatomie County Cancer Society and was active for many years in the annual fund drives for the society.She was married to Clement B. Guth on December 27, 1948, in Alma, Kansas. He preceded her in death.&nbsp; &nbsp;Patricia is survived by her son, Larry R. Guth of Topeka.A visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego, followed by Burial at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials and donations are suggested to the American Heart Association, or the CAT Association of Topeka and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp;

Patricia J. Guth

Eldon A. Riffel, 84 passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Abilene KS. He was born on November 29, 1937 in rural Hope KS, the son of Manuel and Mabel (Buenning) Riffel.

Growing up in the Navarre KS area, Eldon attended Walnut Grove and Navarre schools, and was a 1955 graduate of Chapman High School. In 1957 he married Darlene Hartung, who passed away in 1960. On December 2, 1962, he married Patricia “Pat” A. Klingberg in Hope KS. They spent their married life at their home in rural Hope. Eldon’s priorities in life were based on faith, family, and service. He was a leader in his church and community holding the position of a deacon at the Ebenezer Baptist Church for 46 years, was a song leader, and Sunday school teacher. Additionally, he held school board positions at Hope/White City schools.

Eldon enjoyed farm life, raising crops and cattle in the Hope and Navarre areas. He was also a distinguished finish carpenter. With his loving wife Pat, he sang duets, tended garden, and made memories with children and grandchildren. He was loved for his sense of humor.

Eldon was preceded in death by wife Darlene Riffel of 3 years, wife Pat Riffel of 57 years, his parents, brother Maynard Riffel, brother Robert Riffel, son Kenneth Riffel, and granddaughter Laura Farley. Survivors include: daughter-in-law Carla Riffel (Kenneth) of Hope, son Dr. Alan Lyne (Monica) of Ventura CA, son Robert Riffel of Wichita, daughter Susan Albrecht (Mark) of Bella Vista AR, son Cecil Riffel (Cynthia) of Hope, daughter Lorrie Adkins of Hope, son Scott Riffel (Amanda) of Haltom City TX, son Roger Riffel (Jenni) of Omaha NE, sister-in-law Jean Riffel (Maynard) of Rose Hill, sister-in-law Marilyn Hostetter (Donnie) of Hope, sister-in-law Lynda Hise (Del) of Albany OR, 24 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in rural Abilene KS with Pastor Dwight Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 27 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third Street, Abilene, KS, 67410.

The family suggests memorial contributions in his memory be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church. They may be left at the church the day of the service at visitation on Friday or sent in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third Street, Abilene, KS, 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Eldon A. Riffel, 84 passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Abilene KS. He was born on November 29, 1937 in rural Hope KS, the son of Manuel and Mabel (Buenning) Riffel. Growing up in the Navarre KS area, Eldon attended Walnut Grove and Navarre schools, and was a 1955 graduate of Chapman High School. In 1957 he married Darlene Hartung, who passed away in 1960. On December 2, 1962, he married Patricia “Pat” A. Klingberg in Hope KS. They spent their married life at their home in rural Hope. Eldon’s priorities in life were based on faith, family, and service. He was a leader in his church and community holding the position of a deacon at the Ebenezer Baptist Church for 46 years, was a song leader, and Sunday school teacher. Additionally, he held school board positions at Hope/White City schools. Eldon enjoyed farm life, raising crops and cattle in the Hope and Navarre areas. He was also a distinguished finish carpenter. With his loving wife Pat, he sang duets, tended garden, and made memories with children and grandchildren. He was loved for his sense of humor. Eldon was preceded in death by wife Darlene Riffel of 3 years, wife Pat Riffel of 57 years, his parents, brother Maynard Riffel, brother Robert Riffel, son Kenneth Riffel, and granddaughter Laura Farley. Survivors include: daughter-in-law Carla Riffel (Kenneth) of Hope, son Dr. Alan Lyne (Monica) of Ventura CA, son Robert Riffel of Wichita, daughter Susan Albrecht (Mark) of Bella Vista AR, son Cecil Riffel (Cynthia) of Hope, daughter Lorrie Adkins of Hope, son Scott Riffel (Amanda) of Haltom City TX, son Roger Riffel (Jenni) of Omaha NE, sister-in-law Jean Riffel (Maynard) of Rose Hill, sister-in-law Marilyn Hostetter (Donnie) of Hope, sister-in-law Lynda Hise (Del) of Albany OR, 24 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in rural Abilene KS with Pastor Dwight Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 27 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third Street, Abilene, KS, 67410. The family suggests memorial contributions in his memory be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church. They may be left at the church the day of the service at visitation on Friday or sent in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third Street, Abilene, KS, 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Eldon A. Riffel

Allan Smoot died on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Geary Community Hospital in Junction City, KS. Cremation will take place. A private family service is planned. He was born in St. John, NB, Canada on January 26, 1945. He and his brother Carl were adopted by EP Smoot and Marian Smoot when he was 6 months old to their established home in West Glenville, NY. He attended Scotia-Glenville schools and graduated from high school in 1963. He then moved to Kansas and attended Kansas State University. He was always very talented in music and played first chair in the orchestra for cello. He could play the piano and guitar. He and his mother frequently played cello and piano duets. He was married in Kansas and began raising two boys, Edward and James. He was then divorced. He served 16 years in the Kansas National Guard with a final rank of Sergeant First Class. He had multiple jobs and businesses. He worked managing the Triplett Gas Station, owned and managed his restaurant, owned and managed bars, worked for subcontractors on Ft. Riley. He had an auto accident in 1992 which resulted in over 50% burns and multiple fractures. He spent over 4 months on a ventilator at the KU Burn Center. He had multiple skin grafts and bone fixation. He wore a compression suit to keep his skin grafts stable for a year, assisted by his multiple friends, then returned to work. He has always been hard working, very kind, and somewhat shy his entire life. He has multiple friends in the Junction City area. He has enjoyed working on antique cars and taking care of multiple rescue dogs. He is survived by his brother Carl of Kingsford, MI; his sons Ed and James, of Paola, KS.

Allan Smoot died on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Geary Community Hospital in Junction City, KS. Cremation will take place. A private family service is planned. He was born in St. John, NB, Canada on January 26, 1945. He and his brother Carl were adopted by EP Smoot and Marian Smoot when he was 6 months old to their established home in West Glenville, NY. He attended Scotia-Glenville schools and graduated from high school in 1963. He then moved to Kansas and attended Kansas State University. He was always very talented in music and played first chair in the orchestra for cello. He could play the piano and guitar. He and his mother frequently played cello and piano duets. He was married in Kansas and began raising two boys, Edward and James. He was then divorced. He served 16 years in the Kansas National Guard with a final rank of Sergeant First Class. He had multiple jobs and businesses. He worked managing the Triplett Gas Station, owned and managed his restaurant, owned and managed bars, worked for subcontractors on Ft. Riley. He had an auto accident in 1992 which resulted in over 50% burns and multiple fractures. He spent over 4 months on a ventilator at the KU Burn Center. He had multiple skin grafts and bone fixation. He wore a compression suit to keep his skin grafts stable for a year, assisted by his multiple friends, then returned to work. He has always been hard working, very kind, and somewhat shy his entire life. He has multiple friends in the Junction City area. He has enjoyed working on antique cars and taking care of multiple rescue dogs. He is survived by his brother Carl of Kingsford, MI; his sons Ed and James, of Paola, KS.

Allan Smoot

William H. McReynolds, age 76, of Blue Rapids, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska.

William was born October 15, 1945, in Independence, Missouri, to John and Florence B. (Ipson) McReynolds. He attended Blue Rapids High School.&nbsp; William worked for Pyramid Manufacturing in Onaga and then Travalong Trailers in Waterville, retiring in 2007.

William enjoyed reading science fiction and mystery novels.&nbsp; When he was younger he loved to go fishing.&nbsp; He also loved to laugh at a good pun or witty comeback.

Survivors include his brother Owen McReynolds, a niece Angela Fensom and a nephew John M. McReynolds.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother John McReynolds.&nbsp;

A private inurnment will be held at Fairmont Cemetery in Blue Rapids.

Memorials are suggested the charity of the donor’s choice in William’s name.

William H. McReynolds, age 76, of Blue Rapids, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska.William was born October 15, 1945, in Independence, Missouri, to John and Florence B. (Ipson) McReynolds. He attended Blue Rapids High School.&nbsp; William worked for Pyramid Manufacturing in Onaga and then Travalong Trailers in Waterville, retiring in 2007.William enjoyed reading science fiction and mystery novels.&nbsp; When he was younger he loved to go fishing.&nbsp; He also loved to laugh at a good pun or witty comeback.Survivors include his brother Owen McReynolds, a niece Angela Fensom and a nephew John M. McReynolds.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother John McReynolds.&nbsp;A private inurnment will be held at Fairmont Cemetery in Blue Rapids.Memorials are suggested the charity of the donor’s choice in William’s name.

William H. McReynolds

Richard C. “Rick” Thompson, age 65, of Omaha, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Rick was born July 31, 1956, in Omaha, to Eugene J. and Iris I. (Fleck) Thompson.&nbsp; He married Deborah D. Claycamp on August 17, 1973, in Omaha.&nbsp;&nbsp; He joined four of his brothers in the Nebraska Army National Guard and served for six years.&nbsp; Rick worked for the city of Omaha in Parks and Street Maintenance retiring in 2013.&nbsp; He then worked for Atlas Awning in Omaha. He was a member of Word of Life Fellowship in Omaha.

To Rick, family was everything.&nbsp; A faithful, loving, and constant friend to his wife of almost 51 years, a proud and loving father to his children, and Papa to his grandchildren.&nbsp; Rick loved his family beyond words and over the years his family was extended as he became a surrogate father and mentor to his many nieces, nephews, and many of the kids in the neighborhood. Rick even picked up a few extra grandchildren in the neighborhood as he always took time to let them know he was the nice guy with the endless supply of popsicles on the block. If you spent any time around Rick, you soon learned He was a prankster. On rare occasions, Rick would prank himself when he would forget about one of his well laid plans only to come across it later after he had forgotten about it.

Survivors include his wife Deb, his four children:&nbsp;Jeramie K. (Richelle) Thompson of Council Bluffs, Amos J. (Madyson) Thompson of Omaha, John R. (Kelly) Thompson of Treynor, Iowa, and Charla (Troy) Long of Omaha, seven siblings: Jerry (Dorothy) Blessing of Cheyenne, Wyoming, James (Jessie) Thompson of Omaha, Ronald Thompson of Alchester, South Dakota, Donald (Andreanna) Thompson of&nbsp;&nbsp; Hawarden, South&nbsp;&nbsp; Dakota, David (Nellie) Thompson of Tucson, Arizona, John Thompson of Omaha, and Sheila Daggett of Des Moines, Iowa, twelve grandchildren: Jordin, Iris, Kyle, Grace, Bristol, Scout, Michael, Racquel, Rylan, Esme, Jiselle, Olivia, and one great grandchild, Ivy.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Iris Thompson and two brothers: Gary Thompson and Robert Thompson.

Funeral services are being planned for 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville, Kansas, with Pastor BJ Justice and Pastor Mark Justice officiating.&nbsp; Music will include pre-recorded selections of “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and “If I had Only Known”.&nbsp; Bearers include Jeramie Thompson, Amos Thompson, John Thompson, Kenny Thompson, Michael Claycamp and Eric Galvan.&nbsp; Honorary Bearers include Troy Long, JR Stewart and Richardo Torres. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery Blue Rapids, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the funeral home to help with expenses and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Richard C. “Rick” Thompson, age 65, of Omaha, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.Rick was born July 31, 1956, in Omaha, to Eugene J. and Iris I. (Fleck) Thompson.&nbsp; He married Deborah D. Claycamp on August 17, 1973, in Omaha.&nbsp;&nbsp; He joined four of his brothers in the Nebraska Army National Guard and served for six years.&nbsp; Rick worked for the city of Omaha in Parks and Street Maintenance retiring in 2013.&nbsp; He then worked for Atlas Awning in Omaha. He was a member of Word of Life Fellowship in Omaha.To Rick, family was everything.&nbsp; A faithful, loving, and constant friend to his wife of almost 51 years, a proud and loving father to his children, and Papa to his grandchildren.&nbsp; Rick loved his family beyond words and over the years his family was extended as he became a surrogate father and mentor to his many nieces, nephews, and many of the kids in the neighborhood. Rick even picked up a few extra grandchildren in the neighborhood as he always took time to let them know he was the nice guy with the endless supply of popsicles on the block. If you spent any time around Rick, you soon learned He was a prankster. On rare occasions, Rick would prank himself when he would forget about one of his well laid plans only to come across it later after he had forgotten about it.Survivors include his wife Deb, his four children:&nbsp;Jeramie K. (Richelle) Thompson of Council Bluffs, Amos J. (Madyson) Thompson of Omaha, John R. (Kelly) Thompson of Treynor, Iowa, and Charla (Troy) Long of Omaha, seven siblings: Jerry (Dorothy) Blessing of Cheyenne, Wyoming, James (Jessie) Thompson of Omaha, Ronald Thompson of Alchester, South Dakota, Donald (Andreanna) Thompson of&nbsp;&nbsp; Hawarden, South&nbsp;&nbsp; Dakota, David (Nellie) Thompson of Tucson, Arizona, John Thompson of Omaha, and Sheila Daggett of Des Moines, Iowa, twelve grandchildren: Jordin, Iris, Kyle, Grace, Bristol, Scout, Michael, Racquel, Rylan, Esme, Jiselle, Olivia, and one great grandchild, Ivy.Rick was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Iris Thompson and two brothers: Gary Thompson and Robert Thompson.Funeral services are being planned for 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville, Kansas, with Pastor BJ Justice and Pastor Mark Justice officiating.&nbsp; Music will include pre-recorded selections of “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and “If I had Only Known”.&nbsp; Bearers include Jeramie Thompson, Amos Thompson, John Thompson, Kenny Thompson, Michael Claycamp and Eric Galvan.&nbsp; Honorary Bearers include Troy Long, JR Stewart and Richardo Torres. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery Blue Rapids, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the funeral home to help with expenses and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Richard C. “Rick” Thompson

Eldyn “Al” Peck, 90 of Clay Center, died Friday, May 20 , 2022 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on February 22, 1932 in Birdsall, New York, the son of William and Lena (Wheaton) Peck.&nbsp;

Al came to the Clay Center area when he was stationed at Fort Riley after a tour of duty in Germany in the early 1950s and he later served in Korea.&nbsp; He married a Kansas girl by the name of Betty May on December 31, 1955 and they remained in Kansas after he left the Army.&nbsp; Betty preceded him in death on December 13, 2018.&nbsp; Al then married Kaaren Lindberg on March 7, 2020.

He was a heavy equipment operator and worked for the City of Clay Center as the Street Commisioner until his retirement and then worked for Mel’s pump and plumbing for several years.

Al is also preceded in death by his parents and 12 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Kaaren Peck of Clay Center; daughter, Jeni Peck of Clay Center; son, Patrick Peck of West Plains, Missouri; stepson, Shane and wife, Jody Lunn of Willow Springs, Missouri; stepson, Royce and wife, Ashley Woodworth of Clay Center; stepdaughter, P. Ileene and husband, Dan Strauss of Riley; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; and his sister, Betty Kelly of Pennsylvania.

A Memorial Celebration will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Clay Center Fellowship Hall in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; Military Honors will be rendered at 4:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meadowlark Hospice and can be sent c/o the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Eldyn “Al” Peck, 90 of Clay Center, died Friday, May 20 , 2022 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on February 22, 1932 in Birdsall, New York, the son of William and Lena (Wheaton) Peck.&nbsp;Al came to the Clay Center area when he was stationed at Fort Riley after a tour of duty in Germany in the early 1950s and he later served in Korea.&nbsp; He married a Kansas girl by the name of Betty May on December 31, 1955 and they remained in Kansas after he left the Army.&nbsp; Betty preceded him in death on December 13, 2018.&nbsp; Al then married Kaaren Lindberg on March 7, 2020.He was a heavy equipment operator and worked for the City of Clay Center as the Street Commisioner until his retirement and then worked for Mel’s pump and plumbing for several years.Al is also preceded in death by his parents and 12 brothers and sisters.He is survived by his wife, Kaaren Peck of Clay Center; daughter, Jeni Peck of Clay Center; son, Patrick Peck of West Plains, Missouri; stepson, Shane and wife, Jody Lunn of Willow Springs, Missouri; stepson, Royce and wife, Ashley Woodworth of Clay Center; stepdaughter, P. Ileene and husband, Dan Strauss of Riley; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; and his sister, Betty Kelly of Pennsylvania.A Memorial Celebration will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Clay Center Fellowship Hall in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; Military Honors will be rendered at 4:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to Meadowlark Hospice and can be sent c/o the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Eldyn “Al” Peck

Bailey Bruce Freeman was born October 30, 1981 in Hot Springs, South Dakota the son of Ted B. and Carol (Deer) Freeman. He passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 near Chapman. He graduated from Osan American High School in Osan, Korea and was a Shipping and Receiving Manager for Exline in Salina. Bailey enjoyed watching sports, playing video games, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family. On October 25, 2014 Bailey was united in marriage to Rebekah Zundel. She survives of the home in Salina. Other survivors include his son Jaxson Freeman of the home, daughter Aubrianna Dillon of the home, his parents Ted and Carol Freeman of Chapman, brother Perry Freeman and his wife Aline of Chapman, sisters Amora Freeman-Floyd of Spanish Fork, Utah, TeAnn Linn and her husband Ricky of Beulah, North Dakota, Rebecca Freeman of Chapman, and his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mack and Billye Jo (Morton) Freeman and John William and Annie Elizabeth (Priester) Deer. Funeral service for Bailey will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Junction City with Bishop Stewart Wells officiating. His final resting place will be in the Indian Hills Cemetery in Chapman. Bailey’s family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bailey Freeman Memorial Fund for the benefit of his children and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bailey Bruce Freeman was born October 30, 1981 in Hot Springs, South Dakota the son of Ted B. and Carol (Deer) Freeman. He passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 near Chapman. He graduated from Osan American High School in Osan, Korea and was a Shipping and Receiving Manager for Exline in Salina. Bailey enjoyed watching sports, playing video games, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family. On October 25, 2014 Bailey was united in marriage to Rebekah Zundel. She survives of the home in Salina. Other survivors include his son Jaxson Freeman of the home, daughter Aubrianna Dillon of the home, his parents Ted and Carol Freeman of Chapman, brother Perry Freeman and his wife Aline of Chapman, sisters Amora Freeman-Floyd of Spanish Fork, Utah, TeAnn Linn and her husband Ricky of Beulah, North Dakota, Rebecca Freeman of Chapman, and his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mack and Billye Jo (Morton) Freeman and John William and Annie Elizabeth (Priester) Deer. Funeral service for Bailey will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Junction City with Bishop Stewart Wells officiating. His final resting place will be in the Indian Hills Cemetery in Chapman. Bailey’s family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Friday at the church.Memorial contributions may be made to the Bailey Freeman Memorial Fund for the benefit of his children and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bailey Bruce Freeman

Caroline H. Johnson, age 76, of Manhattan, died Tuesday May 24, 2022 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born on September 7, 1945. Caroline was a resident of the Big Lakes Developmental Center since 1984. She will be missed by her friends and caregivers, especially Doug Walter, who has been her guardian since 1986. Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday May 27, 2022 at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, with Pastor Melanie Nord officiating. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Caroline H. Johnson, age 76, of Manhattan, died Tuesday May 24, 2022 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born on September 7, 1945. Caroline was a resident of the Big Lakes Developmental Center since 1984. She will be missed by her friends and caregivers, especially Doug Walter, who has been her guardian since 1986. Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday May 27, 2022 at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, with Pastor Melanie Nord officiating. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

  Donald Martin Herbic of Alma, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at the awesome age of 83 years old. Better known as Don, Dad Don, Grandpa Don, and “Snake Hips,” Don was born in 1938 to Martin M., Jr. and Ida Berg Herbic. Don was one of nine siblings that he loved and adored: Ed, Elinor, Melvin, Lila, Vernon, Harold, Larry, and Ken. Brother Larry is the only surviving sibling. They were all playmates when he was a kid and had many wonderful memories growing up.

   Don and his siblings attended the Alma schools, and he graduated from high school in 1957. Don had many classmates and friends he loved and appreciated.

   Don was fortunate to have some Wonderful Sister- and Brother- (in-laws), too, including Larry’s wife Diana, Melvin’s wife Ruby, Vernon’s wife Belle, Harold’s partner Gloria, Elinor’s husband Ed Palenski, and Lila’s husband Jim Oliver.

   Dad and Grandpa Don really enjoyed his family including his Son Mark Donald, Son Galen and Daughter Teresa, and most especially, he loved his grandchildren including Chelsea Susanne Donnelly, Meyana Summer Herbic, Braxten Ray-Marcus Herbic, Nina and her husband Stan, and great-grandchildren Paul, Angelina, and Milana.

   Don was also honored to have “adopted” sons he held close to his heart including Brent Miller, Rob Meseke, and Matt Anderson.

Don was baptized and confirmed at Peace E and R Church (now Peace United Church of Christ) on March 29, 1953 in Alma. He also attended the First Christian Church of Manhattan.

   Don served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967, beginning his journey in Kansas City, MO, and then spending most of his time in Fort Eustis in Norfolk, Virginia. He participated in the Reserves at Fort Riley. He worked on large military trucks as a mechanic. He was decorated with awards including MKM Bad Rifle, SP SBAD CBN Mechanic Badge with Bar, and a Good Conduct Military Medal.

   Don loved the great outdoors, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his close circle of family and friends. He enjoyed helping farmers do small projects, chop wood, and do various chores and activities. He also loved being with family, visiting, and listening to country music.

   Don spent thirty years serving K -State University faithfully where he retired. There, Don served as the primary maintenance manager for Marlatt Hall where he also had a close circle of friends. Don lived in Manhattan over the years on Lincoln Drive with this family. That is where he first became a Dad and where he enjoyed neighbors and local friends. Still, his heart’s call was returning to his roots at the “home place” in Alma so when a country cabin became available just a mile away from where he was born, he quickly made the move to where he could experience the great outdoors.

   Don loved to get “aired out”. He was definitely a farm boy who appreciated everything about country life. You would often find him in a flannel shirt, Levi blue jeans, and a cap.

   He was content and sentimental. He loved Chevys and monarch butterflies, trees, creeks, ponds, and rivers. All of God's incredible creations.

Don was such an avid hunter that he accidentally but incredibly trapped and shot more than one bobcat. He also had a major face-off with a large mountain lion when hunting deer which made the newspaper! Don's brother Larry shared some fun stories about him and Don coon-hunting. You'll have to ask about that one. There was always humor in all of Don's adventures.

   Don wasn't much on technology, phones, and worldly things. He was more about simple things. And he was always an avid K-State fan loyal with true purple pride.

   Don made quite an impact on the Wroten House staff while in care there most recently. All of the nurses commented about his amazing personality and humor and that they loved him—also mentioning that he was the reason that lemonade was brought back to Wroten House. They had taken it off the menu, and Don commented several times that “it sure would be nice to have the lemonade back on the menu.” He said it enough that the staff took him seriously and decided to bring lemonade back for the entire facility. A special thank you to the Wroten House staff that Don loved including Elaina, Taylor, Crystal, Teresa, Brooke, Julie, Jennifer, Chelsea, Nick, previous nurse Rebecca, and various other Wroten staff members. Elaina was truly a gem to Dad as she had been Don’s caretaker at Bramlage and then Wroten House when he needed extra support. Family was with Don when he fell asleep soon after to be with Jesus, and Elaina was with him as he slept that night and took his final breath. We will never forget that kind of love, care, and dedication!

   Then, there are Stacy and Janet who were not only Don's home caretakers previously but also his very close friends. Dad had exceptional care with Heartland at Home Care, and he really loved Janet and Stacy’s company and appreciated their important friendship.

   Although Don had a setback with pneumonia, he was so strong until the very end. Don was especially fond of Reverend Dr. Patty Brown-Barnett who became his close friend while at Wroten House. She visited him often, talked with him as a great friend would, and prayed with him regularly, too. Reverend Patti prayed with us and asked us to say the Lord's Prayer together, and just after, Don said his final word which was “home.” From that point on Don was very comfortable and at peace until he went home to be with Jesus.

   Don was and always will be one of our all-time favorite, beloved people.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wounded Warriors United of Manhattan, KS, or the Meadowlark Foundation/ Wroten House (in memorial honor of Don Herbic).

Donald Martin Herbic of Alma, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at the awesome age of 83 years old. Better known as Don, Dad Don, Grandpa Don, and “Snake Hips,” Don was born in 1938 to Martin M., Jr. and Ida Berg Herbic. Don was one of nine siblings that he loved and adored: Ed, Elinor, Melvin, Lila, Vernon, Harold, Larry, and Ken. Brother Larry is the only surviving sibling. They were all playmates when he was a kid and had many wonderful memories growing up. Don and his siblings attended the Alma schools, and he graduated from high school in 1957. Don had many classmates and friends he loved and appreciated. Don was fortunate to have some Wonderful Sister- and Brother- (in-laws), too, including Larry’s wife Diana, Melvin’s wife Ruby, Vernon’s wife Belle, Harold’s partner Gloria, Elinor’s husband Ed Palenski, and Lila’s husband Jim Oliver. Dad and Grandpa Don really enjoyed his family including his Son Mark Donald, Son Galen and Daughter Teresa, and most especially, he loved his grandchildren including Chelsea Susanne Donnelly, Meyana Summer Herbic, Braxten Ray-Marcus Herbic, Nina and her husband Stan, and great-grandchildren Paul, Angelina, and Milana. Don was also honored to have “adopted” sons he held close to his heart including Brent Miller, Rob Meseke, and Matt Anderson.Don was baptized and confirmed at Peace E and R Church (now Peace United Church of Christ) on March 29, 1953 in Alma. He also attended the First Christian Church of Manhattan. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967, beginning his journey in Kansas City, MO, and then spending most of his time in Fort Eustis in Norfolk, Virginia. He participated in the Reserves at Fort Riley. He worked on large military trucks as a mechanic. He was decorated with awards including MKM Bad Rifle, SP SBAD CBN Mechanic Badge with Bar, and a Good Conduct Military Medal. Don loved the great outdoors, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his close circle of family and friends. He enjoyed helping farmers do small projects, chop wood, and do various chores and activities. He also loved being with family, visiting, and listening to country music. Don spent thirty years serving K -State University faithfully where he retired. There, Don served as the primary maintenance manager for Marlatt Hall where he also had a close circle of friends. Don lived in Manhattan over the years on Lincoln Drive with this family. That is where he first became a Dad and where he enjoyed neighbors and local friends. Still, his heart’s call was returning to his roots at the “home place” in Alma so when a country cabin became available just a mile away from where he was born, he quickly made the move to where he could experience the great outdoors. Don loved to get “aired out”. He was definitely a farm boy who appreciated everything about country life. You would often find him in a flannel shirt, Levi blue jeans, and a cap. He was content and sentimental. He loved Chevys and monarch butterflies, trees, creeks, ponds, and rivers. All of God's incredible creations.Don was such an avid hunter that he accidentally but incredibly trapped and shot more than one bobcat. He also had a major face-off with a large mountain lion when hunting deer which made the newspaper! Don's brother Larry shared some fun stories about him and Don coon-hunting. You'll have to ask about that one. There was always humor in all of Don's adventures. Don wasn't much on technology, phones, and worldly things. He was more about simple things. And he was always an avid K-State fan loyal with true purple pride. Don made quite an impact on the Wroten House staff while in care there most recently. All of the nurses commented about his amazing personality and humor and that they loved him—also mentioning that he was the reason that lemonade was brought back to Wroten House. They had taken it off the menu, and Don commented several times that “it sure would be nice to have the lemonade back on the menu.” He said it enough that the staff took him seriously and decided to bring lemonade back for the entire facility. A special thank you to the Wroten House staff that Don loved including Elaina, Taylor, Crystal, Teresa, Brooke, Julie, Jennifer, Chelsea, Nick, previous nurse Rebecca, and various other Wroten staff members. Elaina was truly a gem to Dad as she had been Don’s caretaker at Bramlage and then Wroten House when he needed extra support. Family was with Don when he fell asleep soon after to be with Jesus, and Elaina was with him as he slept that night and took his final breath. We will never forget that kind of love, care, and dedication! Then, there are Stacy and Janet who were not only Don's home caretakers previously but also his very close friends. Dad had exceptional care with Heartland at Home Care, and he really loved Janet and Stacy’s company and appreciated their important friendship. Although Don had a setback with pneumonia, he was so strong until the very end. Don was especially fond of Reverend Dr. Patty Brown-Barnett who became his close friend while at Wroten House. She visited him often, talked with him as a great friend would, and prayed with him regularly, too. Reverend Patti prayed with us and asked us to say the Lord's Prayer together, and just after, Don said his final word which was “home.” From that point on Don was very comfortable and at peace until he went home to be with Jesus. We love Don with all of our hearts. Don was and always will be one of our all-time favorite, beloved people.Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wounded Warriors United of Manhattan, KS, or the Meadowlark Foundation/ Wroten House (in memorial honor of Don Herbic).

Donald Martin Herbic 

Daniel P. "Pat" Boller, 97, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at St. Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City. A rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home followed by a visitation until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Xavier Catholic Church or to the Geary County Historical Society. Pat was born on November 25, 1924, the son of Raymond Charles and Marian Estelle (Hooper) Boller. Pat attend school in Geary County and graduated from St. Xavier's High School in 1942. He joined the Navy in September 1943 and served until November 1946. Pat served in Europe and Asia as a Radioman Second Class. He was a member of St. Xavier's church, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post #45. He served on the Humboldt School Board and the County Farm Bureau Board. He farmed in the Lower Clark Creek area on the family farm. On June 12, 1948, Pat married Dorothy Louise Burjes at St. Xavier's Church in Junction City, KS. Pat is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; four sons, Daniel J. (Pamela) Boller, Junction City, KS, Darryl M. Boller, Dwight C. (Sharon) Boller, Junction City, KS, Dennis W. (Debbie) Boller, Junction City, KS; one daughter, Diane M. (Ken) Howland, Burlingame, KS; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daniel P. "Pat" Boller, 97, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at St. Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City. A rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home followed by a visitation until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Xavier Catholic Church or to the Geary County Historical Society. Pat was born on November 25, 1924, the son of Raymond Charles and Marian Estelle (Hooper) Boller. Pat attend school in Geary County and graduated from St. Xavier's High School in 1942. He joined the Navy in September 1943 and served until November 1946. Pat served in Europe and Asia as a Radioman Second Class. He was a member of St. Xavier's church, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post #45. He served on the Humboldt School Board and the County Farm Bureau Board. He farmed in the Lower Clark Creek area on the family farm. On June 12, 1948, Pat married Dorothy Louise Burjes at St. Xavier's Church in Junction City, KS. Pat is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; four sons, Daniel J. (Pamela) Boller, Junction City, KS, Darryl M. Boller, Dwight C. (Sharon) Boller, Junction City, KS, Dennis W. (Debbie) Boller, Junction City, KS; one daughter, Diane M. (Ken) Howland, Burlingame, KS; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daniel P. "Pat" Boller

Ilsuk Simpson, 80, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at her residence in Junction City, KS. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will be held 9-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Johnson Funeral Home. Ilsuk was born June 2, 1941, in Seoul, South Korea. Ilsuk worked thirty years as a cook at Fort Riley. She enjoyed gardening and watching Korean movies and shows. She married Robert Simpson. He passed away in June of 2004. Survivors include two sons, Frank E. Simpson and James R. Simpson both of Junction City, KS; two grandchildren, Kayla M. Simpson and Jaiden Thomas Simpson. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert and many relatives in South Korea.

Ilsuk Simpson, 80, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at her residence in Junction City, KS. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will be held 9-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Johnson Funeral Home. Ilsuk was born June 2, 1941, in Seoul, South Korea. Ilsuk worked thirty years as a cook at Fort Riley. She enjoyed gardening and watching Korean movies and shows. She married Robert Simpson. He passed away in June of 2004. Survivors include two sons, Frank E. Simpson and James R. Simpson both of Junction City, KS; two grandchildren, Kayla M. Simpson and Jaiden Thomas Simpson. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert and many relatives in South Korea.

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