John K. Fritz Sr. passed away March 26th. 2023 peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born on December 6, 1932, at home to E.M. and Olga R. (Kogler) Fritz in Gypsum, Kansas. John their second son along with older brother Gilford (Jean) Fritz of Salina, Ks. and younger brother Gene (Margaret) Fritz of Gypsum, Kansas. 

 As a youth his earliest adventures started on the Kogler’s family farm outside of Gypsum. There he learned to shoot squirrels. He and his two brothers would travel by train to San Diego, California to visit their Uncle John and Aunt Hulda. John graduated from Gypsum Rural High School and was in the class of 1950. The Fritz family attended the United Methodist Church, John was baptized as a youth. He later was baptized in believers’ faith at the First Baptist Church in Carlton, Ks. John went into the Army in 1953 and was discharged in 1955. During his time in the Army, he spent his time training and being the camp cook. 

On September 21, 1956, he married Luetta M. Everhart, and they were blessed with their first born in 1958, son John K. Fritz Jr. (Cindy). The marriage was blessed with another son Jeffery (Cindy) in 1960, two daughters Dayna Spies in 1962, and Diana (Kent) Sutton in 1963. The blessing continued with 28 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. 

John sat on the Gypsum city council from 1967 to 1971. On May 11th, 1981, he resigned as Mayor of Gypsum. At the time of his retirement he had worked at Frisbie Const Co Inc for 39 years as a laborer, Superintendent and Purchasing Agent. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, snow skiing, billiards, playing softball and playing a round of golf. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Kirk Heigele, son Jeffery and two grandsons Nathan and Jonathan Sutton.  There were much more adventures in John’s life to be mentioned but with all that being said, John was a Father, Grandfather, Great-Grand Father, Employee and Civil Servant. He will be greatly missed. 

Visitation will be Friday, March 31 at Ryan Mortuary from 4-8 pm. Service will be 10 am Saturday, April 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church Salina. Burial will follow at the Gypsum City Cemetery, Gypsum, Ks. Memorials may be made to the church and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary. Online condolences visit <a href="http://ryanmortuary.com">ryanmortuary.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680041428732.jpeg" alt="John K. Fritz Sr." />
 <figcaption>John K. Fritz Sr.</figcaption>
 </figure>John K. Fritz Sr. passed away March 26th. 2023 peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born on December 6, 1932, at home to E.M. and Olga R. (Kogler) Fritz in Gypsum, Kansas. John their second son along with older brother Gilford (Jean) Fritz of Salina, Ks. and younger brother Gene (Margaret) Fritz of Gypsum, Kansas. As a youth his earliest adventures started on the Kogler’s family farm outside of Gypsum. There he learned to shoot squirrels. He and his two brothers would travel by train to San Diego, California to visit their Uncle John and Aunt Hulda. John graduated from Gypsum Rural High School and was in the class of 1950. The Fritz family attended the United Methodist Church, John was baptized as a youth. He later was baptized in believers’ faith at the First Baptist Church in Carlton, Ks. John went into the Army in 1953 and was discharged in 1955. During his time in the Army, he spent his time training and being the camp cook. On September 21, 1956, he married Luetta M. Everhart, and they were blessed with their first born in 1958, son John K. Fritz Jr. (Cindy). The marriage was blessed with another son Jeffery (Cindy) in 1960, two daughters Dayna Spies in 1962, and Diana (Kent) Sutton in 1963. The blessing continued with 28 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. John sat on the Gypsum city council from 1967 to 1971. On May 11th, 1981, he resigned as Mayor of Gypsum. At the time of his retirement he had worked at Frisbie Const Co Inc for 39 years as a laborer, Superintendent and Purchasing Agent. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, snow skiing, billiards, playing softball and playing a round of golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Kirk Heigele, son Jeffery and two grandsons Nathan and Jonathan Sutton. There were much more adventures in John’s life to be mentioned but with all that being said, John was a Father, Grandfather, Great-Grand Father, Employee and Civil Servant. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Friday, March 31 at Ryan Mortuary from 4-8 pm. Service will be 10 am Saturday, April 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church Salina. Burial will follow at the Gypsum City Cemetery, Gypsum, Ks. Memorials may be made to the church and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary. Online condolences visit <a href="http://ryanmortuary.com">ryanmortuary.com</a>.

John K. Fritz Sr.

DOWNS — Eugene “Gene” Wagner passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.&nbsp; He was born September 24, 1933 to Frank and Philomena (Gradig) Wagner on a farm south of Downs.

He is preceded in death by his sisters; Leona Budke and Loretta Eilert and&nbsp; grandson, Justin Wagner.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; children: Larry (Christy) Wagner of Wellington, CO, Dale (Shelley) Wagner of Columbia, MO, Richard (Sandy) Wagner of Downs, Bill (Theresa) Wagner of Rock Springs, WY, Connie (Gerald) Potts of Woodston, Judy Wagner of Victorville, CA, Betty (Jesse) Schreuder of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Leslie (Hollie) Wagner of Nixa, MO; 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Downs.&nbsp; A Vigil service will be held Friday evening March 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Downs Care &amp; Rehab Center or the church in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

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 </figure>DOWNS — Eugene “Gene” Wagner passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.&nbsp; He was born September 24, 1933 to Frank and Philomena (Gradig) Wagner on a farm south of Downs.Mr. Wagner was a farmer.He is preceded in death by his sisters; Leona Budke and Loretta Eilert and&nbsp; grandson, Justin Wagner.He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; children: Larry (Christy) Wagner of Wellington, CO, Dale (Shelley) Wagner of Columbia, MO, Richard (Sandy) Wagner of Downs, Bill (Theresa) Wagner of Rock Springs, WY, Connie (Gerald) Potts of Woodston, Judy Wagner of Victorville, CA, Betty (Jesse) Schreuder of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Leslie (Hollie) Wagner of Nixa, MO; 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Downs.&nbsp; A Vigil service will be held Friday evening March 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Downs Care &amp; Rehab Center or the church in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

Eugene 'Gene' Wagner

Alice Marie (McAnulty) Johnson, 87, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, with family by her side at McPherson Hospital.

Alice was born on April 21, 1935, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Marquis) McAnulty.&nbsp; After her junior year at McPherson High School, her dad moved the family to Newcastle, Wyoming, where Alice’s mother grew up.&nbsp; She graduated from Newcastle High School.&nbsp;

On October 9, 1953, Alice was united in marriage to William “Bill” L. Johnson at the Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Steven, Gary, and Janet.&nbsp; Bill preceded her in death on September 25, 2005.

She was a dedicated member at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson, and sang in the church choir.&nbsp; She participated in the Messiah Oratorio in Lindsborg which included a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.&nbsp; She also served on the board at Bethany Home.&nbsp;

Along with being a housewife, Alice worked at Alliance Life Insurance Company and retired from Sterling Drug where she was a line supervisor and group leader.&nbsp; She was a devoted mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She was a seamstress, often tailoring her own clothing and making shirts for her husband and boys and clothing for Janet. She always had a big vegetable garden and did lots of canning.&nbsp; She even made and canned her own mincemeat for pies.&nbsp; She also enjoyed working in her flower beds and going fishing. She refinished all of her antique furniture.&nbsp; In 1999, she and Bill built their dream&nbsp; home in the country on some property they purchased after retirement.&nbsp; After Bill’s passing, Alice remained in her country home for over 15 years and continued helping on the farm.

Survivors include: three children, Steve Johnson and wife, Pat, of McPherson, KS, Gary Johnson of McPherson, KS, and Janet Ortman and husband, Dale, of Moundridge, KS; five grandchildren, Shaun Ortman (Kaitlen), Sara Ortman Smoker (Jason), Parker Johnson (Andrea), Brennan Johnson, and Kolbie Johnson Jacoby (John); ten great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary McAnulty; husband, Bill Johnson; sister, Phyllis Russell; and brother-in-law, Charles Russell.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, March 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at McPherson Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorial donations may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>Alice Marie (McAnulty) Johnson, 87, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, with family by her side at McPherson Hospital.Alice was born on April 21, 1935, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Marquis) McAnulty.&nbsp; After her junior year at McPherson High School, her dad moved the family to Newcastle, Wyoming, where Alice’s mother grew up.&nbsp; She graduated from Newcastle High School.&nbsp;On October 9, 1953, Alice was united in marriage to William “Bill” L. Johnson at the Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Steven, Gary, and Janet.&nbsp; Bill preceded her in death on September 25, 2005.She was a dedicated member at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson, and sang in the church choir.&nbsp; She participated in the Messiah Oratorio in Lindsborg which included a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.&nbsp; She also served on the board at Bethany Home.&nbsp;Along with being a housewife, Alice worked at Alliance Life Insurance Company and retired from Sterling Drug where she was a line supervisor and group leader.&nbsp; She was a devoted mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She was a seamstress, often tailoring her own clothing and making shirts for her husband and boys and clothing for Janet. She always had a big vegetable garden and did lots of canning.&nbsp; She even made and canned her own mincemeat for pies.&nbsp; She also enjoyed working in her flower beds and going fishing. She refinished all of her antique furniture.&nbsp; In 1999, she and Bill built their dream&nbsp; home in the country on some property they purchased after retirement.&nbsp; After Bill’s passing, Alice remained in her country home for over 15 years and continued helping on the farm.Survivors include: three children, Steve Johnson and wife, Pat, of McPherson, KS, Gary Johnson of McPherson, KS, and Janet Ortman and husband, Dale, of Moundridge, KS; five grandchildren, Shaun Ortman (Kaitlen), Sara Ortman Smoker (Jason), Parker Johnson (Andrea), Brennan Johnson, and Kolbie Johnson Jacoby (John); ten great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary McAnulty; husband, Bill Johnson; sister, Phyllis Russell; and brother-in-law, Charles Russell.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, March 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at McPherson Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial donations may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Alice Marie (McAnulty) Johnson

Joann Marie (Huss) Malone, 93, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Joann was born December 21, 1929, on the family farm 5 miles west of Herndon, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of eight children born to John and Emma (Keplinger) Huss.&nbsp; She attended over eight years in rural country schools.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Herndon High School in the Class of ‘47.

Joann was united in marriage to John H. Leitner on June 19, 1948.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a son Bruce.&nbsp; They divorced, and later she met and was united in marriage to Francis Gerald “Tim” Malone on November 28, 1950.&nbsp; This union was blessed with five children: Jerry, Rosalie, Nancy, John, and James.&nbsp; They made their home in Herndon.&nbsp; Tim preceded her in death on September 28, 1986.

Joann was a devoted wife and homemaker for her children.&nbsp; Early in life, she worked in the post office in Herndon. While her boys were in college, she worked for the local IGA Grocery store in Herndon and for Gwen’s Plumbing &amp; Heating in Oberlin.&nbsp; She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Christians Mothers in Herndon, KS.&nbsp; Upon moving to Russell in 2002, she was an active parishioner of St. Mary’s Queen of Angels Catholic Church and the Russell Council of Catholic Women.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, square dancing and was a proud member of the Shooting Stars Dance Club.&nbsp; She loved her family and friends but her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the apple of her eye.

Joann’s surviving family include her two daughters, Rosalie Wilkinson (Brad) of Chanute, Kansas, and Nancy Malone of Muskogee, Oklahoma; three sons, Bruce Leitner of Oxford, Georgia, John Malone of Russell, Kansas, and James Malone (Jamie) of Russell, Kansas; ten grandchildren, David Leitner (Audrey) of Conyer, Georgia, Rory Leitner of Germany, Quenton Wynn of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Jill Henning (Mark) of Naperville, Illinois, James Wynn (Vanessa) of Norman, Oklahoma, Kayla Newman (Todd) of Chanute, Kansas, Randee Olive of Andover, Kansas, Joanna Orschelen (Billy) of Prairie Village, Kansas, Megan Wynn-Jasso (Marco) of Dallas, Texas and Juliana Willis (Ryan) of Overland Park, Kansas; and 18 great grandchildren.

Joann was preceded in death by her parents; husband Tim; three brothers, Donald Huss, John Huss Jr., and Larry Huss; four sisters, Marion Huss, Emalou Sattler, Madonna Anderson and Celene Dunker; and her son Jerry Malone.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, March 31, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Friday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, KS.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at 3:30 PM, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the St. Mary, Assumption Cemetery in Herndon.

Memorials have been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell and the St. Mary’s Assumption Cemetery Fund in Herndon.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680015321359.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Joann Marie (Huss) Malone, 93, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Joann was born December 21, 1929, on the family farm 5 miles west of Herndon, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of eight children born to John and Emma (Keplinger) Huss.&nbsp; She attended over eight years in rural country schools.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Herndon High School in the Class of ‘47.Joann was united in marriage to John H. Leitner on June 19, 1948.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a son Bruce.&nbsp; They divorced, and later she met and was united in marriage to Francis Gerald “Tim” Malone on November 28, 1950.&nbsp; This union was blessed with five children: Jerry, Rosalie, Nancy, John, and James.&nbsp; They made their home in Herndon.&nbsp; Tim preceded her in death on September 28, 1986.Joann was a devoted wife and homemaker for her children.&nbsp; Early in life, she worked in the post office in Herndon. While her boys were in college, she worked for the local IGA Grocery store in Herndon and for Gwen’s Plumbing &amp; Heating in Oberlin.&nbsp; She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Christians Mothers in Herndon, KS.&nbsp; Upon moving to Russell in 2002, she was an active parishioner of St. Mary’s Queen of Angels Catholic Church and the Russell Council of Catholic Women.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, square dancing and was a proud member of the Shooting Stars Dance Club.&nbsp; She loved her family and friends but her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the apple of her eye.Joann’s surviving family include her two daughters, Rosalie Wilkinson (Brad) of Chanute, Kansas, and Nancy Malone of Muskogee, Oklahoma; three sons, Bruce Leitner of Oxford, Georgia, John Malone of Russell, Kansas, and James Malone (Jamie) of Russell, Kansas; ten grandchildren, David Leitner (Audrey) of Conyer, Georgia, Rory Leitner of Germany, Quenton Wynn of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Jill Henning (Mark) of Naperville, Illinois, James Wynn (Vanessa) of Norman, Oklahoma, Kayla Newman (Todd) of Chanute, Kansas, Randee Olive of Andover, Kansas, Joanna Orschelen (Billy) of Prairie Village, Kansas, Megan Wynn-Jasso (Marco) of Dallas, Texas and Juliana Willis (Ryan) of Overland Park, Kansas; and 18 great grandchildren.Joann was preceded in death by her parents; husband Tim; three brothers, Donald Huss, John Huss Jr., and Larry Huss; four sisters, Marion Huss, Emalou Sattler, Madonna Anderson and Celene Dunker; and her son Jerry Malone.Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, March 31, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Friday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, KS.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at 3:30 PM, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the St. Mary, Assumption Cemetery in Herndon.Memorials have been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell and the St. Mary’s Assumption Cemetery Fund in Herndon.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Joann Marie (Huss) Malone

Laura Janene Woodbury, 89, passed away 
peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Vista Springs Trillium 
Village in Clarkston, Michigan. She was born on August 10, 1933, in 
Leoti, Kansas, to Albert Clark and Laura (Wikoff) Clark.&nbsp;

She was a wonderful homemaker, loving mother, dedicated wife, and 
diligent bookkeeper of the family business. She loved gardening, 
interior design, decorating, entertaining, tole painting and crafting, 
and mystery shows and movies. She was an active member of the Leoti 
Methodist Church for over 50 years, teaching Sunday School, being 
involved with the United Methodist Women, and the Care Committee. After 
high school, Janene attended Denver Art School for a semester. In 1982, 
she graduated from Kansas School of Floral Design.&nbsp;The 
project she was most passionate about was being on the Wichita County 
History Book Committee in 1999, assisting in the writing and production 
of Volume II of the Wichita County History Book.&nbsp;

Janene met Marshall Young Woodbury in high school, and the two were 
married on February 17, 1952. They would go on to be married for 69 
years. They were blessed with two daughters: Lora JaLue (Smith), and 
Lisa Sue (Cooley). After living in Wichita County for 65 years and 
retiring from farming, Janene and Marshall decided to move to Salina, 
Kansas, to be near JaLue and her family. They also enjoyed spending 
winters in Arizona for over 30 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Marshall was called Home in
 2021, Janene moved to Clarkston, Michigan to be near Lisa and her 
family.&nbsp;

Janene is survived by her two daughters: JaLue of Salina, Kansas, and
 Lisa of Clarkston, Michigan; six grandchildren, and seven 
great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall, 
and her sister, Marianne Stuart.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church in 
Leoti, Kansas at 10:30am Wednesday, April 5, 2023, with pastor Steve 
Payne presiding. &nbsp;There will be a luncheon at the church following 
graveside services at the Leoti Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made directly to the Snow Approach Foundation, Inc.&nbsp;<a href="http://snowapproach.org/">snowapproach.org</a>&nbsp;(Advanced Dementia and Dementia care methods) or to the Leoti United Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Laura Janene Woodbury, 89, passed away 
peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Vista Springs Trillium 
Village in Clarkston, Michigan. She was born on August 10, 1933, in 
Leoti, Kansas, to Albert Clark and Laura (Wikoff) Clark.&nbsp;She was a wonderful homemaker, loving mother, dedicated wife, and 
diligent bookkeeper of the family business. She loved gardening, 
interior design, decorating, entertaining, tole painting and crafting, 
and mystery shows and movies. She was an active member of the Leoti 
Methodist Church for over 50 years, teaching Sunday School, being 
involved with the United Methodist Women, and the Care Committee. After 
high school, Janene attended Denver Art School for a semester. In 1982, 
she graduated from Kansas School of Floral Design.&nbsp;The 
project she was most passionate about was being on the Wichita County 
History Book Committee in 1999, assisting in the writing and production 
of Volume II of the Wichita County History Book.&nbsp;Janene met Marshall Young Woodbury in high school, and the two were 
married on February 17, 1952. They would go on to be married for 69 
years. They were blessed with two daughters: Lora JaLue (Smith), and 
Lisa Sue (Cooley). After living in Wichita County for 65 years and 
retiring from farming, Janene and Marshall decided to move to Salina, 
Kansas, to be near JaLue and her family. They also enjoyed spending 
winters in Arizona for over 30 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Marshall was called Home in
 2021, Janene moved to Clarkston, Michigan to be near Lisa and her 
family.&nbsp;Janene is survived by her two daughters: JaLue of Salina, Kansas, and
 Lisa of Clarkston, Michigan; six grandchildren, and seven 
great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall, 
and her sister, Marianne Stuart.&nbsp;Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church in 
Leoti, Kansas at 10:30am Wednesday, April 5, 2023, with pastor Steve 
Payne presiding. &nbsp;There will be a luncheon at the church following 
graveside services at the Leoti Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials can be made directly to the Snow Approach Foundation, Inc.&nbsp;<a href="http://snowapproach.org/">snowapproach.org</a>&nbsp;(Advanced Dementia and Dementia care methods) or to the Leoti United Methodist Church.

Laura Janene Woodbury

James Willis Feil, 67, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 
24, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family by
 his side.

James was born July 4, 1955, in Stockton, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of 
Willis Leo and Georgia Marie (Mai) Feil.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and 
graduated from Russell High School in the Class of '73.&nbsp; He then attended
 Kansas University for a year before transferring to Fort Hays State 
University, where he graduated with a degree in Accounting.

James met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Jaci L. Beeman 
on June 7, 1980.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children; Ryan and 
Lindsay.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.

James was an Insurance Agent and Russell office manager for United 
Services Agency, later becoming Insurance Planning, Inc. for 25 years 
retiring in 2019.&nbsp; When he was younger, he was a roustabout and later a 
pumper for Fina Oil.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He 
was a handyman, jack of all trades, and could fix anything.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
watching KU Basketball and spending time with family and friends at the 
lake or at the pool.&nbsp;

James’ surviving family include his wife of 42 years, Jaci of the 
home; daughter, Lindsay Homeier (Bobby) of Great Bend, Kansas; son, Ryan
 Feil (Erica) of Russell, Kansas; brothers, Bob Feil (Tracy) of 
Marshalltown, Iowa and Alan Feil of Salina, Kansas; three grandchildren,
 Bryson Feil, Lawson Feil and Jayde Feil; niece, Jessica Dumler of 
Topeka, Kansas and nephews, Chris Feil of Salina, Kansas and Kellin Feil
 of Newton, Kansas; and many friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

Celebration of James’ Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 
30, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will 
follow at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 
PM, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with 
the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; 

A Memorial
 has been established as the Feil Grandchildren Education Fund.&nbsp; 
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>James Willis Feil, 67, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 
24, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family by
 his side.James was born July 4, 1955, in Stockton, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of 
Willis Leo and Georgia Marie (Mai) Feil.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and 
graduated from Russell High School in the Class of '73.&nbsp; He then attended
 Kansas University for a year before transferring to Fort Hays State 
University, where he graduated with a degree in Accounting.James met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Jaci L. Beeman 
on June 7, 1980.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children; Ryan and 
Lindsay.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.James was an Insurance Agent and Russell office manager for United 
Services Agency, later becoming Insurance Planning, Inc. for 25 years 
retiring in 2019.&nbsp; When he was younger, he was a roustabout and later a 
pumper for Fina Oil.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He 
was a handyman, jack of all trades, and could fix anything.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
watching KU Basketball and spending time with family and friends at the 
lake or at the pool.&nbsp;James’ surviving family include his wife of 42 years, Jaci of the 
home; daughter, Lindsay Homeier (Bobby) of Great Bend, Kansas; son, Ryan
 Feil (Erica) of Russell, Kansas; brothers, Bob Feil (Tracy) of 
Marshalltown, Iowa and Alan Feil of Salina, Kansas; three grandchildren,
 Bryson Feil, Lawson Feil and Jayde Feil; niece, Jessica Dumler of 
Topeka, Kansas and nephews, Chris Feil of Salina, Kansas and Kellin Feil
 of Newton, Kansas; and many friends.James was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.Celebration of James’ Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 
30, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will 
follow at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 
PM, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with 
the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial
 has been established as the Feil Grandchildren Education Fund.&nbsp; 
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

James Willis Feil

Harold Gene Mosher, 90, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home in Russell.

Gene was born on May 7, 1932, in Lawrenceburg, Kansas, near Concordia, Kansas, the son of William and Lula (Wineger) Mosher. &nbsp;He grew up in the Concordia area and graduated from the local high school. &nbsp;He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Joan Mary Starkey on July 28, 1950, in Concordia. &nbsp;From this union, Gene and Joan were blessed with a daughter Margaret. &nbsp;They moved to the Russell area in 1966, when Gene went to work for United Telephone. &nbsp;Gene worked for United Telephone, later purchased by Sprint, for 36 years. &nbsp;He enjoyed woodworking, tinkering in his shop&nbsp;and working around the house&nbsp;and in his yard.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending quiet time with his wife at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joan on October 1, 2020, his daughter Margaret&nbsp;on December 22, 2021,&nbsp;and 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Cremation was selected by Gene and Joan and their wishes were to have no funeral service ceremony. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the cremation service arrangements.

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 </figure>Harold Gene Mosher, 90, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at his home in Russell.Gene was born on May 7, 1932, in Lawrenceburg, Kansas, near Concordia, Kansas, the son of William and Lula (Wineger) Mosher. &nbsp;He grew up in the Concordia area and graduated from the local high school. &nbsp;He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Joan Mary Starkey on July 28, 1950, in Concordia. &nbsp;From this union, Gene and Joan were blessed with a daughter Margaret. &nbsp;They moved to the Russell area in 1966, when Gene went to work for United Telephone. &nbsp;Gene worked for United Telephone, later purchased by Sprint, for 36 years. &nbsp;He enjoyed woodworking, tinkering in his shop&nbsp;and working around the house&nbsp;and in his yard.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most of all he enjoyed spending quiet time with his wife at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joan on October 1, 2020, his daughter Margaret&nbsp;on December 22, 2021,&nbsp;and 2 brothers and 3 sisters.Cremation was selected by Gene and Joan and their wishes were to have no funeral service ceremony. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the cremation service arrangements.

Harold Gene Mosher

Funeral services for Polly Deloris Smith, age 83, of Abilene will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Abilene Cemetery with Pastors Matthew Davis and Dale Engle officiating. Polly passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Valley View Senior Life in Junction City, Kansas. She was born May 5, 1939 in Eastland, Texas the daughter of John William and Melissa (Gilbert) Pool. She grew to adulthood near Palisade, Colorado, graduating from Palisade High School in 1957. She continued her education completing her training as a beautician. She worked in this profession for a period of time followed by an office job at the State Home and Training School for adults who were mentally challenged. Polly then followed her sister to Pasadena, California to attend Pasadena College followed by working for a doctor’s answering service. She then spent 36 years working for Los Angeles County as a clerk in the Department of County Assessors. After retiring she returned to work part time at the same department. She was married to Ronnie Smith for a period of time. They later divorced. Her favorite vacation spot was her yearly trip to Branson, Missouri where she enjoyed many of the shows, especially Pierce Arrow. When her health started to fail she moved to Abilene to be near her sister Mollie Zook. Other survivors include her niece Karen Corl and nephew Kenneth Zook. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Dyer, and her brother-in-law Lyle Zook. Polly attended the Abilene Brethren In Christ Church as long as her health allowed. She became a resident of Valley View in 2013. She enjoyed the many activities that were provided. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abilene Brethren In Christ Church or to Valley View Senior Life and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services for Polly Deloris Smith, age 83, of Abilene will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Abilene Cemetery with Pastors Matthew Davis and Dale Engle officiating. Polly passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Valley View Senior Life in Junction City, Kansas. She was born May 5, 1939 in Eastland, Texas the daughter of John William and Melissa (Gilbert) Pool. She grew to adulthood near Palisade, Colorado, graduating from Palisade High School in 1957. She continued her education completing her training as a beautician. She worked in this profession for a period of time followed by an office job at the State Home and Training School for adults who were mentally challenged. Polly then followed her sister to Pasadena, California to attend Pasadena College followed by working for a doctor’s answering service. She then spent 36 years working for Los Angeles County as a clerk in the Department of County Assessors. After retiring she returned to work part time at the same department. She was married to Ronnie Smith for a period of time. They later divorced. Her favorite vacation spot was her yearly trip to Branson, Missouri where she enjoyed many of the shows, especially Pierce Arrow. When her health started to fail she moved to Abilene to be near her sister Mollie Zook. Other survivors include her niece Karen Corl and nephew Kenneth Zook. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Dyer, and her brother-in-law Lyle Zook. Polly attended the Abilene Brethren In Christ Church as long as her health allowed. She became a resident of Valley View in 2013. She enjoyed the many activities that were provided. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abilene Brethren In Christ Church or to Valley View Senior Life and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Polly Deloris Smith

John V. Comerford, 72, passed unexpectedly the morning of March 15, 2023 during his daily morning run with his dog. He was born November 1, 1950 in Hendricks, Minnesota the son of Vincent Comerford and Delores (Lozinski) Comerford.

John graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina, Kansas, Class of 1968. John attended Kansas Wesleyan University before transferring to Fort Hays State University where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in History and his Master’s degree in Business. John met his wife Jeanie Slaughter while living in Hays, Kansas. The two married on August 2, 1975.

John’s professional career in retail management and human resources took his family to Idaho (Boise), Nevada (Elko, Reno, &amp; Las Vegas), and Utah (Sandy). John and Jeanie returned to the Boise area settling in Meridian, Idaho in 1999. During the last 8 years John blended his passion of dogs and business together owning and operating a mobile pet grooming business in Boise.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Sharon (Comerford) Santry. Surviving in addition to his wife Jeanie Comerford are his sons, Patrick Comerford and his wife, Tiffany, of Riverton, Utah, and Chris Comerford and his wife, Kristin, of Sacramento, California; three grandchildren, Charlotte (Charlie) Comerford, Jeanie (Jane) Comerford, and Jackson Comerford; one brother Pat Comerford, of Salina, Kansas; and nephews Aaron Santry and Nathan Santry.

John will be greatly missed. A memorial gathering is being planned for a later date. The family has heard incredible stories about John since his passing and would like to remember John by collecting stories about him from over the years.

Those who wish to remember John in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Freedom Bound Hounds (<a href="https://freedomboundhounds.com">https://freedomboundhounds.com</a>), a non-profit dedicated to saving rescue dogs and placing them in new homes in the Pacific Northwest.

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 </figure>John V. Comerford, 72, passed unexpectedly the morning of March 15, 2023 during his daily morning run with his dog. He was born November 1, 1950 in Hendricks, Minnesota the son of Vincent Comerford and Delores (Lozinski) Comerford.John graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina, Kansas, Class of 1968. John attended Kansas Wesleyan University before transferring to Fort Hays State University where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in History and his Master’s degree in Business. John met his wife Jeanie Slaughter while living in Hays, Kansas. The two married on August 2, 1975.John’s professional career in retail management and human resources took his family to Idaho (Boise), Nevada (Elko, Reno, &amp; Las Vegas), and Utah (Sandy). John and Jeanie returned to the Boise area settling in Meridian, Idaho in 1999. During the last 8 years John blended his passion of dogs and business together owning and operating a mobile pet grooming business in Boise.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Sharon (Comerford) Santry. Surviving in addition to his wife Jeanie Comerford are his sons, Patrick Comerford and his wife, Tiffany, of Riverton, Utah, and Chris Comerford and his wife, Kristin, of Sacramento, California; three grandchildren, Charlotte (Charlie) Comerford, Jeanie (Jane) Comerford, and Jackson Comerford; one brother Pat Comerford, of Salina, Kansas; and nephews Aaron Santry and Nathan Santry.John will be greatly missed. A memorial gathering is being planned for a later date. The family has heard incredible stories about John since his passing and would like to remember John by collecting stories about him from over the years.Those who wish to remember John in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Freedom Bound Hounds (<a href="https://freedomboundhounds.com">https://freedomboundhounds.com</a>), a non-profit dedicated to saving rescue dogs and placing them in new homes in the Pacific Northwest.

John V. Comerford

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Anna L. Chapin, age 99, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS.  Arrangements are pending with Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/anna-chapin">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/anna-chapin</a>December 21, 1923 - March 26, 2023Anna L. Chapin, age 99, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS. Arrangements are pending with Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Anna L. Chapin, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/anna-chapin/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Nancy J. Champlin, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS with Pastor Al Paredes officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Jamestown Cemetery, Jamestown, KS.&nbsp; Visitation will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 1-8 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-7 pm all at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

The family suggests memorials to the First Presbyterian Church or Meadowlark Hospice in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; 

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/nancy-champlin">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/nancy-champlin</a>March 5, 1936 - March 26, 2023Nancy J. Champlin, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS.&nbsp;Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS with Pastor Al Paredes officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Jamestown Cemetery, Jamestown, KS.&nbsp; Visitation will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 1-8 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-7 pm all at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to the First Presbyterian Church or Meadowlark Hospice in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Nancy J. Champlin, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/nancy-champlin/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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Gerald Lee Laudermilk passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Abilene&nbsp;Memorial Hospital at the age of 87. 

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at the First&nbsp;Presbyterian Church of Abilene located at 505 NW 3rd St. from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday April 1, 2023.

Jerry was born in Holtville, California on August 1, 1935. He was the oldest of&nbsp;three children; his brother, Ronald, is three years younger and his sister, Linda, is five&nbsp;years younger. 

Unfortunately, when Jerry was in high school, their father passed away. He then took on work responsibilities to help his family.

Jerry enjoyed music from an&nbsp;early age and taught himself to play piano by ear on an old upright piano. His brother&nbsp;describes Jerry hearing music at the local movie theater and then coming home and&nbsp;playing it on the piano. His first music teacher taught him to read music when she noticed he didn’t know how. Afterwards, he participated in vocal and instrumental music&nbsp;at Holtville High School. With the encouragement of his mother, Jerry decided to study&nbsp;music at San Diego State University.

Three days after his college graduation, he was drafted into the United States&nbsp;Army and flown to Fort Riley, Kansas. Following basic training, he became a corporal&nbsp;directing the Fort Riley Chorus for military functions including playing for President&nbsp;Eisenhower. In an unusual turn of events, the Abilene Unified School District contacted&nbsp;Fort Riley needing a music teacher. Jerry was honorably discharged to work for USD&nbsp;435 at Abilene High School.

Once relocated to Abilene, Jerry enjoyed teaching vocal ensemble, chorus,&nbsp;piano, fifth grade music and producing annual operettas. He assumed he would only&nbsp;stay one year, but the charm of the people of Abilene drew him to stay the remainder of&nbsp;his lifetime. 

He met his wife, Susan Strom, an Abilene High School physical education teacher, in 1971. They were married on January 16, 1973. An adoring husband, Jerry&nbsp;delighted in celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary on January 16, 2023.&nbsp;

During his 36 year career as a vocal music and piano teacher, Jerry’s passion&nbsp;was producing high school operettas such as Sound of Music, Fiddler of the Roof,&nbsp;South Pacific, Paint Your Wagon, Carousel, Bye-Bye Birdie, Wizard of Oz, My Fair&nbsp;Lady, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The King and I and numerous others. He loved&nbsp;telling colorful stories to his students, and his students enjoyed asking questions to&nbsp;purposely sidetrack Mr. Laudermilk into telling them. 

Additionally, Jerry served as the&nbsp;choir director for the First Presbyterian Church Choir for 39 years. 

Gerald touched the&nbsp;lives of many students and families over the course of his working career. 

Jerry is survived by his wife, Susan Laudermilk, of Abilene, Kansas, his daughter,&nbsp;son-in-law and grandson, Allison, Clairfoster and Samuel Browne, of Los Angeles,&nbsp;California, and his son, Travis Laudermilk, of Overland Park, Kansas. 

As a father and&nbsp;grandfather, he loved playing creatively using silly voices, teaching music, gardening,&nbsp;working on projects around the house, watching the news and discussing current&nbsp;events. His brother, Ronnie, resides in El Cajon, California near his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His sister, Linda, her children and grandchildren&nbsp;live in Holtville, California.

He will be greatly missed by his loved ones who feel so&nbsp;fortunate to have loved a one-of-a-kind brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend.

In lieu of gifts, donations are welcome to the Abilene Community Foundation or&nbsp;Home Health of Dickinson County. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolencs may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;

We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/gerald-laudermilk/5163029/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/gerald-laudermilk/5163029/index.php</a>August 1st, 1935 - March 23rd, 2023Gerald Lee Laudermilk passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Abilene&nbsp;Memorial Hospital at the age of 87. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at the First&nbsp;Presbyterian Church of Abilene located at 505 NW 3rd St. from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday April 1, 2023. Jerry was born in Holtville, California on August 1, 1935. He was the oldest of&nbsp;three children; his brother, Ronald, is three years younger and his sister, Linda, is five&nbsp;years younger. Unfortunately, when Jerry was in high school, their father passed away. He then took on work responsibilities to help his family. Jerry enjoyed music from an&nbsp;early age and taught himself to play piano by ear on an old upright piano. His brother&nbsp;describes Jerry hearing music at the local movie theater and then coming home and&nbsp;playing it on the piano. His first music teacher taught him to read music when she noticed he didn’t know how. Afterwards, he participated in vocal and instrumental music&nbsp;at Holtville High School. With the encouragement of his mother, Jerry decided to study&nbsp;music at San Diego State University. Three days after his college graduation, he was drafted into the United States&nbsp;Army and flown to Fort Riley, Kansas. Following basic training, he became a corporal&nbsp;directing the Fort Riley Chorus for military functions including playing for President&nbsp;Eisenhower. In an unusual turn of events, the Abilene Unified School District contacted&nbsp;Fort Riley needing a music teacher. Jerry was honorably discharged to work for USD&nbsp;435 at Abilene High School. Once relocated to Abilene, Jerry enjoyed teaching vocal ensemble, chorus,&nbsp;piano, fifth grade music and producing annual operettas. He assumed he would only&nbsp;stay one year, but the charm of the people of Abilene drew him to stay the remainder of&nbsp;his lifetime. He met his wife, Susan Strom, an Abilene High School physical education teacher, in 1971. They were married on January 16, 1973. An adoring husband, Jerry&nbsp;delighted in celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary on January 16, 2023.&nbsp;During his 36 year career as a vocal music and piano teacher, Jerry’s passion&nbsp;was producing high school operettas such as Sound of Music, Fiddler of the Roof,&nbsp;South Pacific, Paint Your Wagon, Carousel, Bye-Bye Birdie, Wizard of Oz, My Fair&nbsp;Lady, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, The King and I and numerous others. He loved&nbsp;telling colorful stories to his students, and his students enjoyed asking questions to&nbsp;purposely sidetrack Mr. Laudermilk into telling them. Additionally, Jerry served as the&nbsp;choir director for the First Presbyterian Church Choir for 39 years. Gerald touched the&nbsp;lives of many students and families over the course of his working career. Jerry is survived by his wife, Susan Laudermilk, of Abilene, Kansas, his daughter,&nbsp;son-in-law and grandson, Allison, Clairfoster and Samuel Browne, of Los Angeles,&nbsp;California, and his son, Travis Laudermilk, of Overland Park, Kansas. As a father and&nbsp;grandfather, he loved playing creatively using silly voices, teaching music, gardening,&nbsp;working on projects around the house, watching the news and discussing current&nbsp;events. His brother, Ronnie, resides in El Cajon, California near his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His sister, Linda, her children and grandchildren&nbsp;live in Holtville, California. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones who feel so&nbsp;fortunate to have loved a one-of-a-kind brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend.In lieu of gifts, donations are welcome to the Abilene Community Foundation or&nbsp;Home Health of Dickinson County. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolencs may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://danner-funeral-home-abilene.tributestore.com/?oId=27559691" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Gerald Laudermilk, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://danner-funeral-home-abilene.tributestore.com/?oId=27559691" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>Polly Smith</h2><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/polly-smith/5164703/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/polly-smith/5164703/index.php</a>&nbsp;An obituary is not available at this time for Polly Smith. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://martinbeckercarlson-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27576384" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Polly Smith, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://martinbeckercarlson-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27576384" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Marcel Robert Tajchman, 84, of McPherson, KS passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his residence. Marcel was born in rural Marion, KS on June 2, 1938, a son of Frank Anton and Angela Millie (Stuchlik) Tajchman, the third-born of 13 children. He attended the Youngtown District 61 Country School, and graduated from Marion High School Marion, Kansas in 1956.

Through his employment and Hutchinson Junior College, Hutchinson, Kansas he took several courses to earn qualifications for plastic engineering. He has lived in McPherson since 1961. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in McPherson. He was a member and 3rd Degree of the Knights of Columbus Council #5222, a past Grand Knight, president of the Parish Council, served on the St. Joseph's Catholic School Board and served as president on the Building Committee and on the Parish Finance Committee, served as usher, Eucharistic Minister and attended weekly Adoration, all at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and School. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. Marcel was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Holub on September 16, 1961 at St. John's Nep. Catholic Church, Pilsen, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, Brian, Michelle and Brad. Barbara died September 12, 2010. Marcel was then united in marriage to Marilyn Monk on June 13, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas. Through the years Marcel worked as plant manager at CertainTeed Corporation in McPherson. Through the years Marcel was the director of manufacturing, district manager and retired after over 44 years as the plant Manager for CertainTeed Corporation, McPherson. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing, being outdoors, was a certified taxidermist, loved spending time with His siblings , children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their families, traveling, snow skiing, gardening, working in the yard, tinkering in his shop and dancing, especially polkas. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Tajchman of McPherson, KS; his children Brian Tajchman and his wife Cheri of Abilene, KS, Michelle Lyle and her husband Mark of Wichita, KS; his siblings Gerald Tajchman of Monrow, Washington, David Tajchman and his wife Connie of Texas, Frank Tajchman of Marion, KS, Mark Tajchman and his wife Lor, of Marion, KS, Charles Tajchman and his wife Kay of Marion, KS, Virginia Albert and her husband Roman of Tulsa, OK, Carmelita Simon of Canton, KS, Judy Smith and her husband Jay of Marion, KS, and Lanell Hett and her husband Aaron of Marion, KS He is also survived by 11 grandchildren,&nbsp; Alan and Sarah Tajchman; Jesse, Hannah, Seth, Abagail, and Daniel Lyle; Madison, Denton, Malary, and Dawson Tajchman; great-grandchildren Jack Wild, Leo Wild, Hazel Tajchman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Barbara; his son Brad; his brother Thomas, and his sisters Rosalie and Georgene. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas, with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating. Burial will be at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers family request memorials to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Catholic School or McPherson County Food Bank and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460. Family request no flowers.

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<h2>Marcel Robert Tajchman, McPherson</h2><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Marcel-Tajchman/#!/TributeWall">https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Marcel-Tajchman/#!/TributeWal</a>lJune 2, 1938 - March 25, 2023Marcel Robert Tajchman, 84, of McPherson, KS passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his residence. Marcel was born in rural Marion, KS on June 2, 1938, a son of Frank Anton and Angela Millie (Stuchlik) Tajchman, the third-born of 13 children. He attended the Youngtown District 61 Country School, and graduated from Marion High School Marion, Kansas in 1956. Through his employment and Hutchinson Junior College, Hutchinson, Kansas he took several courses to earn qualifications for plastic engineering. He has lived in McPherson since 1961. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in McPherson. He was a member and 3rd Degree of the Knights of Columbus Council #5222, a past Grand Knight, president of the Parish Council, served on the St. Joseph's Catholic School Board and served as president on the Building Committee and on the Parish Finance Committee, served as usher, Eucharistic Minister and attended weekly Adoration, all at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and School. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. Marcel was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Holub on September 16, 1961 at St. John's Nep. Catholic Church, Pilsen, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, Brian, Michelle and Brad. Barbara died September 12, 2010. Marcel was then united in marriage to Marilyn Monk on June 13, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas. Through the years Marcel worked as plant manager at CertainTeed Corporation in McPherson. Through the years Marcel was the director of manufacturing, district manager and retired after over 44 years as the plant Manager for CertainTeed Corporation, McPherson. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing, being outdoors, was a certified taxidermist, loved spending time with His siblings , children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their families, traveling, snow skiing, gardening, working in the yard, tinkering in his shop and dancing, especially polkas. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Tajchman of McPherson, KS; his children Brian Tajchman and his wife Cheri of Abilene, KS, Michelle Lyle and her husband Mark of Wichita, KS; his siblings Gerald Tajchman of Monrow, Washington, David Tajchman and his wife Connie of Texas, Frank Tajchman of Marion, KS, Mark Tajchman and his wife Lor, of Marion, KS, Charles Tajchman and his wife Kay of Marion, KS, Virginia Albert and her husband Roman of Tulsa, OK, Carmelita Simon of Canton, KS, Judy Smith and her husband Jay of Marion, KS, and Lanell Hett and her husband Aaron of Marion, KS He is also survived by 11 grandchildren,&nbsp; Alan and Sarah Tajchman; Jesse, Hannah, Seth, Abagail, and Daniel Lyle; Madison, Denton, Malary, and Dawson Tajchman; great-grandchildren Jack Wild, Leo Wild, Hazel Tajchman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Barbara; his son Brad; his brother Thomas, and his sisters Rosalie and Georgene. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, McPherson, Kansas, with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating. Burial will be at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers family request memorials to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Catholic School or McPherson County Food Bank and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460. Family request no flowers. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marcel Robert Tajchman, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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DOWNS - Dennis Muck, 74, passed away December 18, 2022.&nbsp; He was born November 24, 1948 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Paul “Jake” and Betty (Chase) Muck.

After graduating from Downs High School, Dennis served in the Army from 1967 to 1970. Upon returning home to Downs, Dennis and his parents owned and operated Muck’s Hy-Klas Market in Downs for many years. He was widely known for having the best meat market in the area. After leaving the store he became an award winning smoke master, calling his mouthwatering&nbsp;smoked meats&nbsp; "Butt Rubbers".&nbsp;Through the years he&nbsp;also worked for&nbsp;Griffith/ Pork Packers, Downs; Peterson Industries, Smith Center; and an insurance company. Dennis was an avid hunter and fisherman, a great story teller, and a lover of quotes/sayings. He was a big guy with a big heart and the most memorable laugh anyone ever heard.

He is preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;Survivors include his sister, Cheryl (Lane) King of Farmer’s Branch, Texas; stepson, Chris (Mandy) Burda of Downs, step-daughter, Shannan (Mitch) Hempler of Norton, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous cousins and friends.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Waconda Lake, Cawker City Park. Memorials may be given to the Waconda Lake Cultural Association or Glen Elder Dept. of Wildlife and Parks in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, Ks 67437

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 </figure>DOWNS - Dennis Muck, 74, passed away December 18, 2022.&nbsp; He was born November 24, 1948 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Paul “Jake” and Betty (Chase) Muck.After graduating from Downs High School, Dennis served in the Army from 1967 to 1970. Upon returning home to Downs, Dennis and his parents owned and operated Muck’s Hy-Klas Market in Downs for many years. He was widely known for having the best meat market in the area. After leaving the store he became an award winning smoke master, calling his mouthwatering&nbsp;smoked meats&nbsp; "Butt Rubbers".&nbsp;Through the years he&nbsp;also worked for&nbsp;Griffith/ Pork Packers, Downs; Peterson Industries, Smith Center; and an insurance company. Dennis was an avid hunter and fisherman, a great story teller, and a lover of quotes/sayings. He was a big guy with a big heart and the most memorable laugh anyone ever heard.He is preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;Survivors include his sister, Cheryl (Lane) King of Farmer’s Branch, Texas; stepson, Chris (Mandy) Burda of Downs, step-daughter, Shannan (Mitch) Hempler of Norton, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous cousins and friends.Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Waconda Lake, Cawker City Park. Memorials may be given to the Waconda Lake Cultural Association or Glen Elder Dept. of Wildlife and Parks in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, Ks 67437

Dennis Muck

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October 18, 1957 ~ March 23, 2023 (age 65)

Steven Roy Hamel, 65, the son of Roy Junior Hamel and Dorothy Mae (LeDuc) Hamel, was born October 18, 1957 in Concordia, Kansas and passed away on March 23, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lincoln, NE.

Steve attended school in Clyde, KS, graduating from Clyde High School.&nbsp; &nbsp;He received respiratory training and later graduated as a registered respiratory therapist.

In Steve’s early years, he was an auto mechanic, truck driver, and also received training as an EMT, working in Clay County. He later worked as a respiratory therapist in southeast Kansas and in other locations and later for 13 years in Colby, KS. In recent years, he moved to Belleville, Kansas.

Steve served with the National Guard.&nbsp; He then enlisted with the U. S. Army for three years and later served with the Army Reserves for nearly 17 years.&nbsp;

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Marie Ulbrich and to this union were born Khyla, Parker, and Austin.&nbsp; They were later divorced.

Steve was a member of the Republican Valley Muzzle Loaders Association. He enjoyed the black powder events, bowling, and buying and selling/bartering goods for himself and others.

He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy (LeDuc) Hamel.

Steve is survived by his children Khyla Hamel of Belleville, Kansas, Parker Hamel&nbsp; and Austin Hamel, both of Colby, Kansas; his father Roy J. Hamel of Clifton, KS; siblings David W. Hamel of Beaumont, TX,&nbsp; Brenda J. Andersen of Belleville, KS, Linda Hamel of Shawnee, KS, Cynthia A. Taylor of Shawnee, KS; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Steven R. Hamel Memorial Fund and may be directed to the family.

Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th ST., Belleville, KS is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/notices/Steven-Hamel">https://www.bachelor-surber.com/notices/Steven-Hamel</a>October 18, 1957 ~ March 23, 2023 (age 65)Steven Roy Hamel, 65, the son of Roy Junior Hamel and Dorothy Mae (LeDuc) Hamel, was born October 18, 1957 in Concordia, Kansas and passed away on March 23, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lincoln, NE.Steve attended school in Clyde, KS, graduating from Clyde High School.&nbsp; &nbsp;He received respiratory training and later graduated as a registered respiratory therapist.In Steve’s early years, he was an auto mechanic, truck driver, and also received training as an EMT, working in Clay County. He later worked as a respiratory therapist in southeast Kansas and in other locations and later for 13 years in Colby, KS. In recent years, he moved to Belleville, Kansas.Steve served with the National Guard.&nbsp; He then enlisted with the U. S. Army for three years and later served with the Army Reserves for nearly 17 years.&nbsp;He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Marie Ulbrich and to this union were born Khyla, Parker, and Austin.&nbsp; They were later divorced.Steve was a member of the Republican Valley Muzzle Loaders Association. He enjoyed the black powder events, bowling, and buying and selling/bartering goods for himself and others.He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy (LeDuc) Hamel.Steve is survived by his children Khyla Hamel of Belleville, Kansas, Parker Hamel&nbsp; and Austin Hamel, both of Colby, Kansas; his father Roy J. Hamel of Clifton, KS; siblings David W. Hamel of Beaumont, TX,&nbsp; Brenda J. Andersen of Belleville, KS, Linda Hamel of Shawnee, KS, Cynthia A. Taylor of Shawnee, KS; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Steven R. Hamel Memorial Fund and may be directed to the family.Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th ST., Belleville, KS is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Steven-Hamel/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Steven-Hamel/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Steven R. Hamel, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Steven-Hamel/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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Rosie Livengood, 79, died March 25, 2023 in rural Morganville, KS.&nbsp; She was born on July 17, 1943 in Clay Center, the daughter of Harlan and Marguerite (Nelson) Young.&nbsp; 

Rosie grew up in Clay County and was a graduate of Morganville High School. 

She married Lon Livengood on July 23, 1961.&nbsp;They farmed and made their home in rural Morganville. 

Rosie worked as a bookkeeper at Gibson’s and as a clerk and later a meter reader for KP&amp;L.&nbsp; She was a member of the Morganville United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening.&nbsp; 

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Duane and Dale Young.

Daughter: Christine and husband Marshall Foster

Six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

Visitation: Friday, March 31, 2023, from 3-6 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Private, family services will be held at a later date.

Memorials:&nbsp; Clay County Relay for Life or Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/rosie-livengood">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/rosie-livengood</a>July 17, 1943 - March 25, 2023Rosie Livengood, 79, died March 25, 2023 in rural Morganville, KS.&nbsp; She was born on July 17, 1943 in Clay Center, the daughter of Harlan and Marguerite (Nelson) Young.&nbsp; Rosie grew up in Clay County and was a graduate of Morganville High School. She married Lon Livengood on July 23, 1961.&nbsp;They farmed and made their home in rural Morganville. Rosie worked as a bookkeeper at Gibson’s and as a clerk and later a meter reader for KP&amp;L.&nbsp; She was a member of the Morganville United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening.&nbsp; Rosie was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Duane and Dale Young.Survivors:Husband: Lon LivengoodDaughter: Christine and husband Marshall FosterSon: Jeff and wife Betty LivengoodBrother: Roger YoungBrother: Mark YoungBrother: Ronnie YoungBrother: Dick YoungSister: Sherri FischerSix grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildrenVisitation: Friday, March 31, 2023, from 3-6 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.&nbsp;Private, family services will be held at a later date.Memorials:&nbsp; Clay County Relay for Life or Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home

Rosie Livengood

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Dan Laverne Ward of Clay Center, KS died on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, TX. He was 93 years old. He was born to Lester and Crystal Ward on July 26, 1929.

 He was raised and attended public schools in Clay Center, along with his brother Don and sisters Lynette and Carol. He attended the University of Kansas and Kansas State and then served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot.

He married Jerrie Moore and had two children, Keith and Cathy Ward. He divorced and married Sylvia (Wooster) Burkart. He adopted her four children, Rosalind (Ward) Palumbo, Ronnie, Rena (Ward) Thames and Randy. Together, they also had two children of their own, Dan, Jr. and Tamara (Ward) Dermody. He divorced Sylva and married Elizabeth (Englund) Ward. They lived in San Antonio and Clay Center, but eventually found their way to Blanco, TX where they lived for 40 years. 

He worked in retail selling carpeting, draperies and furniture. He also owned his own lumber yard in Clay Center and later a carpet and drapery store in Johnson City, TX.&nbsp; 

His sense of humor and pranking style was enjoyed (or tolerated) by all that knew him. He will be greatly missed.

He has 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Greenwood Cemetery.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/dan-ward-sr">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/dan-ward-sr</a>July 26, 1929 - March 20, 2023Dan Laverne Ward of Clay Center, KS died on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, TX. He was 93 years old. He was born to Lester and Crystal Ward on July 26, 1929. He was raised and attended public schools in Clay Center, along with his brother Don and sisters Lynette and Carol. He attended the University of Kansas and Kansas State and then served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot.He married Jerrie Moore and had two children, Keith and Cathy Ward. He divorced and married Sylvia (Wooster) Burkart. He adopted her four children, Rosalind (Ward) Palumbo, Ronnie, Rena (Ward) Thames and Randy. Together, they also had two children of their own, Dan, Jr. and Tamara (Ward) Dermody. He divorced Sylva and married Elizabeth (Englund) Ward. They lived in San Antonio and Clay Center, but eventually found their way to Blanco, TX where they lived for 40 years. He worked in retail selling carpeting, draperies and furniture. He also owned his own lumber yard in Clay Center and later a carpet and drapery store in Johnson City, TX.&nbsp; His sense of humor and pranking style was enjoyed (or tolerated) by all that knew him. He will be greatly missed.He has 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Greenwood Cemetery.

Dan L. Ward, Sr.

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Graveside services will be held on April 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;James Schlaefli, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/james-schlaefli/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/james-schlaefli">https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/james-schlaefli</a>June 3, 1944 - March 20, 2023Graveside services will be held on April 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City.&nbsp;&nbsp;To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;James Schlaefli, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/james-schlaefli/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home.

 Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the funeral expense fund.

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<h2>Gregory Hamilton, Abilene</h2><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/gregory-hamilton">https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/gregory-hamilton</a>February 1, 1949 - March 23, 2023Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the funeral expense fund.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Gregory Hamilton, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/gregory-hamilton/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Gregory Hamilton

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HOPE Kim's life began on March 10, 1961, in Abilene.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Joe Henry Cox and Joyce (Sinclair) Cox.&nbsp;

Kim attended Brown Mackie College and after having children she loved every minute of being home with her kids until they had all started school. 

She then worked for several years at the Hope School cafeteria, followed by working as a medical assistant for Dr. Mosier in Herington and later in Abilene.&nbsp; 

She was united in marriage to Charlie Hicks on March 17, 1984, in Abilene.&nbsp; 

Kimberly cherished the roll of wife, mom and especially grandma and spent hours in the bleachers of various sporting events cheering for those that she loved. Kim also very much loved her cats and dog. 

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Charlie Hicks of Hope, children Jesse (Louise) Hicks of Little River, Zachary (Sonia) Hicks of Little River, Kate (Jeff) Lewis of Colorado, Katelyn (Jordan) Hicks-Coup of Hope and Jamie ( Shaun) Minor of Dodge; grandchildren Gentry Hicks, Brooks Hicks, Walker Coup, Hayden Hicks, Tristan Hicks, Braelyn Hicks, Landon Lewis, Riley Lewis, Hailey Hicks, Lu-Mey Hicks, Kevin Hicks, Mason Minor and Aiden Minor, Macee Hicks, Alison Hicks, Tracy Hicks; her siblings Greg (Susan) Cox of Abilene, and Kathy ( Mark) Chaput of Salina, and brother in law Bruce Enger of Talmage.&nbsp; 

Kim passed away surrounded by family on Friday March 17, 2023, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River.&nbsp; 

She is preceded in death by her parents, son Lucas Hicks, and sister Kelle Jo Enger.&nbsp; 

Her family will gather with friends on Saturday April 1, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Her graveside memorial service will be held Saturday April 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Hope Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions in Kimberly’s name may be directed to the Lucas and Casey Hicks Scholarship Fund in care of the Bank of Hope, Meals on Wheels or Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice.&nbsp; 

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/kimberly-hicks">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/kimberly-hicks</a>March 10, 1961 - March 17, 2023HOPE Kim's life began on March 10, 1961, in Abilene.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Joe Henry Cox and Joyce (Sinclair) Cox.&nbsp; Kim attended Brown Mackie College and after having children she loved every minute of being home with her kids until they had all started school. She then worked for several years at the Hope School cafeteria, followed by working as a medical assistant for Dr. Mosier in Herington and later in Abilene.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Charlie Hicks on March 17, 1984, in Abilene.&nbsp; Kimberly cherished the roll of wife, mom and especially grandma and spent hours in the bleachers of various sporting events cheering for those that she loved. Kim also very much loved her cats and dog. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Charlie Hicks of Hope, children Jesse (Louise) Hicks of Little River, Zachary (Sonia) Hicks of Little River, Kate (Jeff) Lewis of Colorado, Katelyn (Jordan) Hicks-Coup of Hope and Jamie ( Shaun) Minor of Dodge; grandchildren Gentry Hicks, Brooks Hicks, Walker Coup, Hayden Hicks, Tristan Hicks, Braelyn Hicks, Landon Lewis, Riley Lewis, Hailey Hicks, Lu-Mey Hicks, Kevin Hicks, Mason Minor and Aiden Minor, Macee Hicks, Alison Hicks, Tracy Hicks; her siblings Greg (Susan) Cox of Abilene, and Kathy ( Mark) Chaput of Salina, and brother in law Bruce Enger of Talmage.&nbsp; Kim passed away surrounded by family on Friday March 17, 2023, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, son Lucas Hicks, and sister Kelle Jo Enger.&nbsp; Her family will gather with friends on Saturday April 1, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Her graveside memorial service will be held Saturday April 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Kimberly’s name may be directed to the Lucas and Casey Hicks Scholarship Fund in care of the Bank of Hope, Meals on Wheels or Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory Kimberly at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/a31480da-542f-471d-9e3c-a828a6c89088" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Kimberly Jo Hicks, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/a31480da-542f-471d-9e3c-a828a6c89088" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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CHAPMAN Yvonne’s life began on April 2, 1937, in Herington.&nbsp; She is the daughter of John and Norma (Ziebell) Gentz.&nbsp;

Yvonne attended the one-room schoolhouse at the Prospect School from 1st&nbsp;to 8th&nbsp;grade and later graduated from Hope High School in 1955.&nbsp; 

She was united in marriage to Erwin H. Monnich on June 14, 1959 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ramona, the church were Yvonne was baptized and confirmed.&nbsp; Yvonne and Erwin were members of St. Paul Lutheran in Ramona until the congregation disbanded and then became members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington.&nbsp;

 She was a farmer and rancher her whole life raising cows and her beloved sheep.&nbsp; Yvonne also kept horses on the farm.&nbsp; She was a very hardworking wife, mother, and rancher.&nbsp;

 Yvonne found time to be a 4- Leader and member, and enjoyed playing cards, especially pitch.&nbsp; She was an excellent seamstress, making clothing and quilting.&nbsp; Yvonne was a K-State, Kansas City Chief and Kansas City Royals fan.&nbsp; 

She is survived by her loving daughter Valerie (Ron) Watson of Chapman, granddaughter Megan Watson of Manhattan, brother Kevin Gentz of Hope and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; 

Yvonne passed away at her home on Wednesday March 22, 2023, in Chapman.&nbsp; 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Loretta Backhus.&nbsp; 

Yvonne’s family will gather with friends on Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Her funeral service will be held on Monday,March 27, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Ramona.&nbsp; 

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice.&nbsp; 

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

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 <figcaption>Yvonne LaDay Monnich</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/yvonne-monnich">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/yvonne-monnich</a>April 2, 1937 - March 22, 2023CHAPMAN Yvonne’s life began on April 2, 1937, in Herington.&nbsp; She is the daughter of John and Norma (Ziebell) Gentz.&nbsp; Yvonne attended the one-room schoolhouse at the Prospect School from 1st&nbsp;to 8th&nbsp;grade and later graduated from Hope High School in 1955.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Erwin H. Monnich on June 14, 1959 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ramona, the church were Yvonne was baptized and confirmed.&nbsp; Yvonne and Erwin were members of St. Paul Lutheran in Ramona until the congregation disbanded and then became members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington.&nbsp; She was a farmer and rancher her whole life raising cows and her beloved sheep.&nbsp; Yvonne also kept horses on the farm.&nbsp; She was a very hardworking wife, mother, and rancher.&nbsp; Yvonne found time to be a 4- Leader and member, and enjoyed playing cards, especially pitch.&nbsp; She was an excellent seamstress, making clothing and quilting.&nbsp; Yvonne was a K-State, Kansas City Chief and Kansas City Royals fan.&nbsp; She is survived by her loving daughter Valerie (Ron) Watson of Chapman, granddaughter Megan Watson of Manhattan, brother Kevin Gentz of Hope and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Yvonne passed away at her home on Wednesday March 22, 2023, in Chapman.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Loretta Backhus.&nbsp; Yvonne’s family will gather with friends on Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington. Her funeral service will be held on Monday,March 27, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Herington.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Ramona.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Yvonne at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/a320ac74-3473-46f2-898e-db220e1df619" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Yvonne LaDay Monnich, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/a320ac74-3473-46f2-898e-db220e1df619" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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