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Beverly J. Burns, 81, of Lindsborg passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a brief stay at Bethany Home of Lindsborg, KS.  Beverly was born March 30, 1941 in Bayfield, WI to the late Wilfred and the late Esther (McCutcheon) Hebert. 

 
Beverly graduated in 1960 from Washburn (WI) High School and worked as a seamstress, nurses aid and physical therapy assistant. Beverly was a brain tumor and quad by-pass survivor. 

She loved spending time with her family; she was generous with her time, skills and was always willing to volunteered or donate to a great cause. She loved many and was also loved by so many, Beverly will be missed. 


She is survived by her daughters Monique R Haiden (Dean) of Lindsborg, KS and Heidi Burns (Jo McDowell) of Mesa, AZ; sisters: Patricia Collier (Bill) of Rhinelander, WI and Mary Bolin of Louisville, KY; brother Tom Hebert (Deanna) of Burlington, WI; as well as five grandchildren Lori, Robert, Christie, Addison and Brance and 19 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Wilfred and Esther Hebert, her daughter Jeanne M. Nicoletti, her son Anthony P. Nicoletti, and her sister Elaine Johnson. 


Cremation has been selected and no services are planned at this time.


Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.&nbsp;

<h2>Beverly J. Burns, Lindsborg</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1679495142747.png" alt="Beverly J. Burns" />
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 </figure><a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1049/Beverly-Burns/obituary.html#tribute-start">https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1049/Beverly-Burns/obituary.html#tribute-start</a>March 30, 1941 - March 19, 2023Beverly J. Burns, 81, of Lindsborg passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a brief stay at Bethany Home of Lindsborg, KS. Beverly was born March 30, 1941 in Bayfield, WI to the late Wilfred and the late Esther (McCutcheon) Hebert. 
Beverly graduated in 1960 from Washburn (WI) High School and worked as a seamstress, nurses aid and physical therapy assistant. Beverly was a brain tumor and quad by-pass survivor. She loved spending time with her family; she was generous with her time, skills and was always willing to volunteered or donate to a great cause. She loved many and was also loved by so many, Beverly will be missed. 
She is survived by her daughters Monique R Haiden (Dean) of Lindsborg, KS and Heidi Burns (Jo McDowell) of Mesa, AZ; sisters: Patricia Collier (Bill) of Rhinelander, WI and Mary Bolin of Louisville, KY; brother Tom Hebert (Deanna) of Burlington, WI; as well as five grandchildren Lori, Robert, Christie, Addison and Brance and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilfred and Esther Hebert, her daughter Jeanne M. Nicoletti, her son Anthony P. Nicoletti, and her sister Elaine Johnson. 
Cremation has been selected and no services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.&nbsp;

Beverly J. Burns

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Bryce Eugene Davidson, 85, of Little River, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March&nbsp;18, 2023 at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Bryce was born in Allen, Kansas on April 16, 1937, a son of Eugene and Wilma&nbsp;(Karr) Davidson. Bryce attended a one-room school house in rural Allen, Kansas prior to attending&nbsp;Americas grades school and graduated from Americas High School, Americas,&nbsp;Kansas in 1954. He then attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas&nbsp;where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. He was a rifle expert who served honorably in the United States Army. Through the years Bryce worked, managing his own farm in Admire, Kansas&nbsp;which he loved and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Bryce Davidson was united in marriage to Deloris M. Pederson on August 20,&nbsp;1967 in Ottawa, Kansas. Delores died in 2012. He is survived by his children, Sheri Ellwood and her husband Scott, of Little&nbsp;River, Kansas and Laurie Ellwood and her husband Dean Flanner; his siblings,&nbsp;Joyce Grimsley, of Americas, Kansas and Loyd Davidson, and his wife Anne of&nbsp;Salina, Kansas; and his granddaughters, Tabitha and Kate Ellwood. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Service will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2023 at Andover Lutheran&nbsp;Church in Windom, Kansas with Reverend Anna Borders officiating.&nbsp;Scattering of cremains will be at a later date. Memorials are to the Alzheimer’s Association or Kansas 4-H Foundation and they&nbsp;can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St.,&nbsp;McPherson, KS 67460.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bryce Eugene Davidson 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>.

<h2>Bryce Eugene Davidson, Little River</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Bryce-Davidson/#!/TributeWall">https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Bryce-Davidson/#!/TributeWall</a>April 16, 1937 - March 18, 2023Bryce Eugene Davidson, 85, of Little River, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March&nbsp;18, 2023 at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Bryce was born in Allen, Kansas on April 16, 1937, a son of Eugene and Wilma&nbsp;(Karr) Davidson. Bryce attended a one-room school house in rural Allen, Kansas prior to attending&nbsp;Americas grades school and graduated from Americas High School, Americas,&nbsp;Kansas in 1954. He then attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas&nbsp;where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. He was a rifle expert who served honorably in the United States Army. Through the years Bryce worked, managing his own farm in Admire, Kansas&nbsp;which he loved and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Bryce Davidson was united in marriage to Deloris M. Pederson on August 20,&nbsp;1967 in Ottawa, Kansas. Delores died in 2012. He is survived by his children, Sheri Ellwood and her husband Scott, of Little&nbsp;River, Kansas and Laurie Ellwood and her husband Dean Flanner; his siblings,&nbsp;Joyce Grimsley, of Americas, Kansas and Loyd Davidson, and his wife Anne of&nbsp;Salina, Kansas; and his granddaughters, Tabitha and Kate Ellwood. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Service will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2023 at Andover Lutheran&nbsp;Church in Windom, Kansas with Reverend Anna Borders officiating.&nbsp;Scattering of cremains will be at a later date. Memorials are to the Alzheimer’s Association or Kansas 4-H Foundation and they&nbsp;can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St.,&nbsp;McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bryce Eugene Davidson 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>.

Bryce Eugene Davidson

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McPHERSON - Vernon D. Holloway was born in rural McPherson County to parents, Carl S. and Anna F. (Stucky) Holloway in August of 1934, the youngest brother in the family with one younger sister.&nbsp; 

He grew up on the family farm, five miles south of McPherson; active in 4-H and FFA.&nbsp; When he graduated from McPherson High School in 1951, at the age of 16, he continued working the family farm when his parents moved into town.&nbsp; He raised hogs and dairy cows, wheat, corn, milo and alfalfa.

He met Peggy Vigus through church youth group and married her in the McPherson Christian Church in June of 1956.&nbsp; They added three children to their young family, Heidi Ann in 1957, Carla Sharon in 1960 and Roy Derrin in 1964.&nbsp; Vernon continued farming and selling Watkins farm feed and mineral products.

The family moved off the farm in 1972, when Vernon went to work for the city parks department. They remained active in the Christian Church as youth leaders, elders and board members, as well as developed a lay ministry in bible studies and Christian counseling. They travelled throughout the Midwest participating in Lay Witness Missions targeted at local church renewal.

In summer of 1978, Vernon and Peggy were led to attend Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, OK and pursue full-time ministry.&nbsp; Following ministry school, they returned to McPherson and started Word of Faith Fellowship church, where they pastored for 25 years.&nbsp; During that tenure, they devoted themselves to teaching, church planting and missions, travelling to China, India, Thailand, Mexico, Alaska and several Native American reservation communities.

Peggy, Vernon’s wife of 56 years, died in 2013.&nbsp; He remarried Yvonne Daugherty of Bella Vista, AR (2013 – 2019), and later married Carol Friend in January 2020.&nbsp; Carol and Vernon made their home in McPherson until his death.&nbsp; He passed peacefully at McPherson Hospital on Monday, March 20, following complications from a stroke suffered Thursday evening.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Anna (Stucky) Holloway; his siblings Sherman Holloway of McPherson, KS, Herman Holloway of Roxbury, KS, Carl Holloway, Jr. of McPherson, KS, Bobby Lawrence Holloway of Chapman, KS, and Marieta Poston of Hillsboro, TX; his wife, Peggy; his daughter Carla (Rowse) of Wichita KS; and grandsons Michael Rowse at infancy and Adam Jantz of McPherson, KS.

He is survived by his wife Carol of the home; his daughter Heidi Holloway Jantz (Steve) of McPherson, KS; his son Derrin Holloway (Kayla) of Overland Park, KS; son-in-law Kevin Rowse of Wichita, KS; grandchildren Levi Jantz of McPherson, KS, Josh Jantz of Sterling Heights, MI, Melissa Rowse Alderman of Orlando, FL, Rachael Holloway of Loch Lloyd, MO, Jared Holloway of Kansas City, MO, Madison Holloway of Lawrence, KS, and Sadie Holloway of Lawrence, KS; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A private graveside service will be held at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the James Jacob Ministries in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

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<h2>Vernon D. Holloway</h2><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/vernon-holloway">https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/vernon-holloway</a><figure>
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 </figure>August 21, 1934 - March 20, 2023McPHERSON - Vernon D. Holloway was born in rural McPherson County to parents, Carl S. and Anna F. (Stucky) Holloway in August of 1934, the youngest brother in the family with one younger sister.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm, five miles south of McPherson; active in 4-H and FFA.&nbsp; When he graduated from McPherson High School in 1951, at the age of 16, he continued working the family farm when his parents moved into town.&nbsp; He raised hogs and dairy cows, wheat, corn, milo and alfalfa.He met Peggy Vigus through church youth group and married her in the McPherson Christian Church in June of 1956.&nbsp; They added three children to their young family, Heidi Ann in 1957, Carla Sharon in 1960 and Roy Derrin in 1964.&nbsp; Vernon continued farming and selling Watkins farm feed and mineral products.The family moved off the farm in 1972, when Vernon went to work for the city parks department. They remained active in the Christian Church as youth leaders, elders and board members, as well as developed a lay ministry in bible studies and Christian counseling. They travelled throughout the Midwest participating in Lay Witness Missions targeted at local church renewal.In summer of 1978, Vernon and Peggy were led to attend Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, OK and pursue full-time ministry.&nbsp; Following ministry school, they returned to McPherson and started Word of Faith Fellowship church, where they pastored for 25 years.&nbsp; During that tenure, they devoted themselves to teaching, church planting and missions, travelling to China, India, Thailand, Mexico, Alaska and several Native American reservation communities.Peggy, Vernon’s wife of 56 years, died in 2013.&nbsp; He remarried Yvonne Daugherty of Bella Vista, AR (2013 – 2019), and later married Carol Friend in January 2020.&nbsp; Carol and Vernon made their home in McPherson until his death.&nbsp; He passed peacefully at McPherson Hospital on Monday, March 20, following complications from a stroke suffered Thursday evening.Vernon was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Anna (Stucky) Holloway; his siblings Sherman Holloway of McPherson, KS, Herman Holloway of Roxbury, KS, Carl Holloway, Jr. of McPherson, KS, Bobby Lawrence Holloway of Chapman, KS, and Marieta Poston of Hillsboro, TX; his wife, Peggy; his daughter Carla (Rowse) of Wichita KS; and grandsons Michael Rowse at infancy and Adam Jantz of McPherson, KS.He is survived by his wife Carol of the home; his daughter Heidi Holloway Jantz (Steve) of McPherson, KS; his son Derrin Holloway (Kayla) of Overland Park, KS; son-in-law Kevin Rowse of Wichita, KS; grandchildren Levi Jantz of McPherson, KS, Josh Jantz of Sterling Heights, MI, Melissa Rowse Alderman of Orlando, FL, Rachael Holloway of Loch Lloyd, MO, Jared Holloway of Kansas City, MO, Madison Holloway of Lawrence, KS, and Sadie Holloway of Lawrence, KS; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A private graveside service will be held at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to the James Jacob Ministries in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family in memory of Vernon D. Holloway, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/5598b05f-3f1d-4337-9950-e1d3d2261841" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Vernon D. Holloway

&nbsp; Jane Frances (Zey) Veal passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, at the age of 82, at her home in Abilene, Kansas, surrounded by family. Jane was born on November 3, 1940, to Louis and Pearl (Garten) Zey. 

Jane and Stan Veal were married on April 19th, 1958, and would have celebrated their 65th anniversary this April. 

In childhood, Jane enjoyed all sports, barrel racing, horse showing, and square dancing – both on and off-horseback. Swimming and diving competitions and cooking were fun pastimes she also enjoyed. She was Water Safety Instructor certified and taught adult swimming lessons and diving at Abilene pools. Her love of horses, trap shooting and hunting with Stan were interests she passed down to children and grandchildren. Jane was co-owner of Veal Construction Co., Abilene Truss Distributers, and Jesse Jane’s Trading Company with her husband Stan.

She earned her master’s in education from Kansas State University. She completed her master of science reading specialist and psychology degrees as well as two years post-graduate studies. She taught school in Abilene, Solomon and Chapman School districts for over 30 years. Jane was a member of the American Federation of Teachers organization and named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. She was a past member of Sand Springs Saddle Club of Abilene. She loved the Wild Bill Hickock Rodeo and Fair and was the Abilene parade flag bearer on horseback several times. She also enjoyed collecting, appraising and selling antiques.

Jane was a member of Saint Andrew’s Altar Society at Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church. Her faith was a very important facet of her life. She often prayed the rosary in the car or while traveling, which was frequent as she loved to travel with Stan visiting places such as Ireland, Mexico, France, Italy, Tahiti and the Cook Islands. 

She also loved traveling to watch her children and grandchildren’s sporting events which included swimming, basketball, football, tennis, baseball, power lifting, track and horse showing. Anyone who spoke to Jane heard about all of her children’s and grandchildren’s achievements. In addition to horses and antiques, art was a big interest. She loved drawing, painting watercolors, and sculpture. She was a lifelong teacher and learner; researching antiques and furthering her education in graduate school were important pastimes to Jane. She passed along her love of reading, art, horses and dogs to her children and grandchildren. In her own words, she believed her “crowning achievements” were her three children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Stan Ralph Veal, sisters Irene Glennon and Linda Zey, and children Blain Christopher Veal and wife Laurie, Stacia Ann (Veal) Nelson and husband Doug, Molly Michelle Irene (Veal) Veach and husband John, and grandchildren Taelor (Veal) Herrman and husband Shawn, Bridgette (Veal) Wuthnow and husband Nathan, Anna Nelson and husband Steve, Abigail (Nelson) Burns and husband Kevin, Addison Nelson and husband Collin, Sarah Veach, Benjamin Veach, her seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and other beloved relatives.

Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all her students.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church followed by a lunch. Parish Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning before Mass. 

The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County, St. Andrew’s Catholic Church or to St. Andrew’s Catholic School. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>November 3rd, 1940 - March 20th, 2023&nbsp; Jane Frances (Zey) Veal passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, at the age of 82, at her home in Abilene, Kansas, surrounded by family. Jane was born on November 3, 1940, to Louis and Pearl (Garten) Zey. Jane and Stan Veal were married on April 19th, 1958, and would have celebrated their 65th anniversary this April. In childhood, Jane enjoyed all sports, barrel racing, horse showing, and square dancing – both on and off-horseback. Swimming and diving competitions and cooking were fun pastimes she also enjoyed. She was Water Safety Instructor certified and taught adult swimming lessons and diving at Abilene pools. Her love of horses, trap shooting and hunting with Stan were interests she passed down to children and grandchildren. Jane was co-owner of Veal Construction Co., Abilene Truss Distributers, and Jesse Jane’s Trading Company with her husband Stan. She earned her master’s in education from Kansas State University. She completed her master of science reading specialist and psychology degrees as well as two years post-graduate studies. She taught school in Abilene, Solomon and Chapman School districts for over 30 years. Jane was a member of the American Federation of Teachers organization and named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. She was a past member of Sand Springs Saddle Club of Abilene. She loved the Wild Bill Hickock Rodeo and Fair and was the Abilene parade flag bearer on horseback several times. She also enjoyed collecting, appraising and selling antiques. Jane was a member of Saint Andrew’s Altar Society at Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church. Her faith was a very important facet of her life. She often prayed the rosary in the car or while traveling, which was frequent as she loved to travel with Stan visiting places such as Ireland, Mexico, France, Italy, Tahiti and the Cook Islands. She also loved traveling to watch her children and grandchildren’s sporting events which included swimming, basketball, football, tennis, baseball, power lifting, track and horse showing. Anyone who spoke to Jane heard about all of her children’s and grandchildren’s achievements. In addition to horses and antiques, art was a big interest. She loved drawing, painting watercolors, and sculpture. She was a lifelong teacher and learner; researching antiques and furthering her education in graduate school were important pastimes to Jane. She passed along her love of reading, art, horses and dogs to her children and grandchildren. In her own words, she believed her “crowning achievements” were her three children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Stan Ralph Veal, sisters Irene Glennon and Linda Zey, and children Blain Christopher Veal and wife Laurie, Stacia Ann (Veal) Nelson and husband Doug, Molly Michelle Irene (Veal) Veach and husband John, and grandchildren Taelor (Veal) Herrman and husband Shawn, Bridgette (Veal) Wuthnow and husband Nathan, Anna Nelson and husband Steve, Abigail (Nelson) Burns and husband Kevin, Addison Nelson and husband Collin, Sarah Veach, Benjamin Veach, her seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and other beloved relatives.Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all her students.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church followed by a lunch. Parish Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning before Mass. The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County, St. Andrew’s Catholic Church or to St. Andrew’s Catholic School. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jane F. Veal

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Toni Watt passed away&nbsp;March 12th, 2023.

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<h2>Toni Watt</h2><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/toni-watt/5161917/index.php#details">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/toni-watt/5161917/index.php#details</a>Toni Watt passed away&nbsp;March 12th, 2023.An obituary is not available at this time for Toni Watt. 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=27536893" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Toni Watt, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://martinbeckercarlson-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27536893" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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December 19, 1925 ~ March 16, 2023 (age 97)

Frances Lavone Herman Wedgewood, age 97, Salina, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 16, 2023. Frances was born Dec 19, 1925, to Nina Parker Herman and Charles Herman. She, her sister, and brother grew up on their family farm north of Solomon, KS. 

After graduation, Frances had nurse aide training in Salina, KS, then moved to Denver, Colo to work as an aide at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Hospital where she met the&nbsp; love of her life, Ralph Wedgewood. They married Dec 18, 1945, raising four children and operating Conoco Service Stations in the Denver, Boulder and Aurora, Colorado area. &nbsp; Frances is preceded in death by her parents; brother Earl Herman and wife Mary; sister Vivian Armstrong and grandson, Todd Wedgewood.

Frances is survived by her children Sharron (Bill) Pasma, San Antonio, TX, Ralph (Wanda) Wedgewood,&nbsp; Salina, KS, Francine Wedgewood, Centennial, CO, Jeanette (Frank) McAllister, Peyton, CO, grandchildren Maralene Wagner, Andy Martinez, Chantal LimoIi (John), Justin (Desiree) McAllister; granddaughter-in-Iaw, Tamera Wedgewood; 11 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Special thanks go to Eaglecrest Retirement Center, Dr. Sara Johnston, and the special ladies of Gentiva Hospice for the loving care they gave our mother.

Cremation has been chosen. The family will have a private service at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at a later date. 

Donations can be made in mom's honor to Wounded Warriors or a charity of the donor's choice.

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<h2>Frances Wedgewood, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Frances-Wedgewood">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Frances-Wedgewood</a>December 19, 1925 ~ March 16, 2023 (age 97)Frances Lavone Herman Wedgewood, age 97, Salina, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 16, 2023. Frances was born Dec 19, 1925, to Nina Parker Herman and Charles Herman. She, her sister, and brother grew up on their family farm north of Solomon, KS. After graduation, Frances had nurse aide training in Salina, KS, then moved to Denver, Colo to work as an aide at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Hospital where she met the&nbsp; love of her life, Ralph Wedgewood. They married Dec 18, 1945, raising four children and operating Conoco Service Stations in the Denver, Boulder and Aurora, Colorado area. &nbsp; Frances is preceded in death by her parents; brother Earl Herman and wife Mary; sister Vivian Armstrong and grandson, Todd Wedgewood. Frances is survived by her children Sharron (Bill) Pasma, San Antonio, TX, Ralph (Wanda) Wedgewood,&nbsp; Salina, KS, Francine Wedgewood, Centennial, CO, Jeanette (Frank) McAllister, Peyton, CO, grandchildren Maralene Wagner, Andy Martinez, Chantal LimoIi (John), Justin (Desiree) McAllister; granddaughter-in-Iaw, Tamera Wedgewood; 11 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.Special thanks go to Eaglecrest Retirement Center, Dr. Sara Johnston, and the special ladies of Gentiva Hospice for the loving care they gave our mother.Cremation has been chosen. The family will have a private service at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at a later date. Donations can be made in mom's honor to Wounded Warriors or a charity of the donor's choice.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Frances-Wedgewood/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Frances-Wedgewood/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Frances Lavone Herman Wedgewood, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Frances-Wedgewood/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Frances Wedgewood

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December 7, 1938 ~ March 19, 2023 (age 84)

Marilyn Karlin, 84, of Salina, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023 surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born in Oakley, Kansas, on December 7, 1938, the second child of eight in her loving family. &nbsp;

In August of 1956, Marilyn married the love of her life, Norman Karlin.&nbsp; They were happily married for 66 years.&nbsp; Norman and Marilyn were blessed with two daughters, Deanna and Barbara.

Marilyn enjoyed helping others and shared her many talents.&nbsp; She had a knack for decorating, cooking, and making things special for everyone.&nbsp; She remembered all her family and friends’ birthdays and other holidays by always sending that special card. &nbsp;

Throughout the years she had numerous jobs including at Salina Vo-Tech, Salina Credit Union, and the Railroad Credit Union.&nbsp; Always a dedicated worker and making good friends along the way. &nbsp;

She enjoyed lots of fun times at their cabin at Cedar Bluff, entertaining friends and family, vacations and family reunions, and trips out west to Oregon and California to visit their daughters and grandchildren.&nbsp; She had a green thumb and enjoyed her time in her lovely flower gardens.

Marilyn was an incredible wife, mother, and grandma.&nbsp; 

She is survived by husband, Norman, of the home; daughter, Deanna (Greg), and Barbara (Mark); three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;

Marilyn will be forever missed and never forgotten.&nbsp; 

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, at Ryan Mortuary, in Salina.&nbsp; Lunch in follow. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, may be made to Pregnancy Service Center, 104 West Elm Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Marilyn-Karlin/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Marilyn-Karlin/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Marilyn Karlin, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Marilyn-Karlin/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Marilyn Karlin, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Marilyn-Karlin">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Marilyn-Karlin</a>December 7, 1938 ~ March 19, 2023 (age 84)Marilyn Karlin, 84, of Salina, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023 surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born in Oakley, Kansas, on December 7, 1938, the second child of eight in her loving family. &nbsp;In August of 1956, Marilyn married the love of her life, Norman Karlin.&nbsp; They were happily married for 66 years.&nbsp; Norman and Marilyn were blessed with two daughters, Deanna and Barbara.Marilyn enjoyed helping others and shared her many talents.&nbsp; She had a knack for decorating, cooking, and making things special for everyone.&nbsp; She remembered all her family and friends’ birthdays and other holidays by always sending that special card. &nbsp;Throughout the years she had numerous jobs including at Salina Vo-Tech, Salina Credit Union, and the Railroad Credit Union.&nbsp; Always a dedicated worker and making good friends along the way. &nbsp;She enjoyed lots of fun times at their cabin at Cedar Bluff, entertaining friends and family, vacations and family reunions, and trips out west to Oregon and California to visit their daughters and grandchildren.&nbsp; She had a green thumb and enjoyed her time in her lovely flower gardens.Marilyn was an incredible wife, mother, and grandma.&nbsp; She is survived by husband, Norman, of the home; daughter, Deanna (Greg), and Barbara (Mark); three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Marilyn will be forever missed and never forgotten.&nbsp; Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 24, at Ryan Mortuary, in Salina.&nbsp; Lunch in follow. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, may be made to Pregnancy Service Center, 104 West Elm Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Marilyn-Karlin/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Marilyn-Karlin/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Marilyn Karlin, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Marilyn-Karlin/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Marilyn Karlin

James Dwight Noble, 79, passed away March 20, 2023, at his home, Larned.

He was born September 29, 1943, in Wellington, Kansas; the son of 
James and Dorothy Bruce Noble.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a 
mechanic for John Deere Implement and USD 495 Bus Barn. He retired from 
the Army National Guard as a Staff Sergeant after twenty years of 
service.

Dwight was a master of many trades, Lock Smith, Plumber and Carpenter, was a Mason and a Shriner.

Survivors include; his common law spouse, LaVerna (Schaffer) Ochs, 
Larned; three daughters, Dana Noble, Larned, Danette Noble, Salina, and 
Dawnita Noble, Wesley Chapel, Florida; two sisters, Carolyn Prather, 
Peoria, IL and Judy Lauterbach, Oregon; six grandchildren, Trenton 
Barrett, Kelton Barrett, Mickiah Whaley, Shaughn Noble, Abbygayle Noble 
and Tiffany Bair; two great grandchildren, Johnathon King Barrett and 
Rocky Noble; a nephew Chance (Michelle) Noble, Larned, and numerous 
other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by; two brothers, his twin brother, Dwayne Noble and Merel Lauterbach.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 24th, at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23rd, at the mortuary.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James Dwight Noble, 79, passed away March 20, 2023, at his home, Larned.He was born September 29, 1943, in Wellington, Kansas; the son of 
James and Dorothy Bruce Noble.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a 
mechanic for John Deere Implement and USD 495 Bus Barn. He retired from 
the Army National Guard as a Staff Sergeant after twenty years of 
service.Dwight was a master of many trades, Lock Smith, Plumber and Carpenter, was a Mason and a Shriner.Survivors include; his common law spouse, LaVerna (Schaffer) Ochs, 
Larned; three daughters, Dana Noble, Larned, Danette Noble, Salina, and 
Dawnita Noble, Wesley Chapel, Florida; two sisters, Carolyn Prather, 
Peoria, IL and Judy Lauterbach, Oregon; six grandchildren, Trenton 
Barrett, Kelton Barrett, Mickiah Whaley, Shaughn Noble, Abbygayle Noble 
and Tiffany Bair; two great grandchildren, Johnathon King Barrett and 
Rocky Noble; a nephew Chance (Michelle) Noble, Larned, and numerous 
other nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by; two brothers, his twin brother, Dwayne Noble and Merel Lauterbach.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 24th, at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23rd, at the mortuary.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

James Dwight Noble

John Robert Goertzen, 52, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 17th, 2023. John was born in Salina, Kansas on July 17, 1970, a son of Elizabeth Sue (Gebhart) Goertzen and Robert Earl Goertzen. On December 7, 1996, John married Jessica Vernon in Salina. John served with the Salina Fire Department for 27 years with the last 5 years as Battalion Chief. Survivors include his wife, Jessica of the home; his mother, Elizabeth Goertzen, of Salina; daughters, Haley Foy (Jacob), of North Carolina, Riley Goertzen (Skyler DeMott), of Salina; son, Cade Goertzen (Maddie), of Salina; and his sister, Teresa Huffman (Stan), of Salina. He is preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, March 29th at Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina. Donations may be made to Salina Firefighters Trust, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina. To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp; John Robert Goertzen, 52, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 17th, 2023. John was born in Salina, Kansas on July 17, 1970, a son of Elizabeth Sue (Gebhart) Goertzen and Robert Earl Goertzen. On December 7, 1996, John married Jessica Vernon in Salina. John served with the Salina Fire Department for 27 years with the last 5 years as Battalion Chief. Survivors include his wife, Jessica of the home; his mother, Elizabeth Goertzen, of Salina; daughters, Haley Foy (Jacob), of North Carolina, Riley Goertzen (Skyler DeMott), of Salina; son, Cade Goertzen (Maddie), of Salina; and his sister, Teresa Huffman (Stan), of Salina. He is preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, March 29th at Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina. Donations may be made to Salina Firefighters Trust, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina. To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.

John Robert Goertzen

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August 23, 1925 ~ March 18, 2023 (age 97)

Obituary of Cynthia E. Larson-&nbsp;Memorials may be mailed in care of the funeral home, Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial suggested to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Norway, Kansas.

Cynthia Emma Larson, the daughter of Fredrik (Fred) E. Ames and Lula Viola Horkman Ames, was born August 23, 1925 in rural Rydal, Kansas and passed away on March 18, 2023 at the Republic County Hospital at the age of 97 years, 6 months and 27 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cynthia attended District 48 Grade School and graduated from Norway High School. She then attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Concordia, Kansas graduating as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse in Concordia and later for the Republic County Health Department in Belleville.

On July 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to Glenn A. Larson and to this union was born, Lyle and Lori. The couple made their home in rural Norway, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cynthia was a member of the Kansas Nurses Association.&nbsp;&nbsp; She also was a member of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Norway, Kansas where she was an active member in Church activities and ladies groups. Cynthia was an organist, playing in the area Scandia and Norway Churches for many years. She enjoyed her family and spending time with them.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lula Ames; her husband Glenn A. Larson in 2010;&nbsp; brother Charles Ames; sister Sadie Kenyon, and two half-sisters, Ella Loomis and Dorothy Jackson.

She is survived by her children Lyle (Lisa) Larson of Osage Beach, MO and Lori (Carl) Larson Peterson, of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren,&nbsp; Lennae Rodriguez, Luke Larson, Orion Heath, and Ariel Rodriguez; and eight great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, Kansas with Pastor Dennis Beckmann, officiating.

Interment will be at the Norway Cemetery, Norway, Kansas.

The casket has been closed.&nbsp;&nbsp; Friends may call to register from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, Kansas.

Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th St. (P.O. Box 326) Belleville, Kansas is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Cynthia-Larson/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Cynthia-Larson/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Cynthia E. (Ames) Larson, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Cynthia-Larson/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure>https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Cynthia-LarsonAugust 23, 1925 ~ March 18, 2023 (age 97)Obituary of Cynthia E. Larson-&nbsp;Memorials may be mailed in care of the funeral home, Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, P.O. Box 326, Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial suggested to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Norway, Kansas.Cynthia Emma Larson, the daughter of Fredrik (Fred) E. Ames and Lula Viola Horkman Ames, was born August 23, 1925 in rural Rydal, Kansas and passed away on March 18, 2023 at the Republic County Hospital at the age of 97 years, 6 months and 27 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cynthia attended District 48 Grade School and graduated from Norway High School. She then attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Concordia, Kansas graduating as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse in Concordia and later for the Republic County Health Department in Belleville.On July 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to Glenn A. Larson and to this union was born, Lyle and Lori. The couple made their home in rural Norway, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cynthia was a member of the Kansas Nurses Association.&nbsp;&nbsp; She also was a member of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Norway, Kansas where she was an active member in Church activities and ladies groups. Cynthia was an organist, playing in the area Scandia and Norway Churches for many years. She enjoyed her family and spending time with them.Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lula Ames; her husband Glenn A. Larson in 2010;&nbsp; brother Charles Ames; sister Sadie Kenyon, and two half-sisters, Ella Loomis and Dorothy Jackson.She is survived by her children Lyle (Lisa) Larson of Osage Beach, MO and Lori (Carl) Larson Peterson, of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren,&nbsp; Lennae Rodriguez, Luke Larson, Orion Heath, and Ariel Rodriguez; and eight great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, Kansas with Pastor Dennis Beckmann, officiating.Interment will be at the Norway Cemetery, Norway, Kansas.The casket has been closed.&nbsp;&nbsp; Friends may call to register from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Norway, Kansas.Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.comBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th St. (P.O. Box 326) Belleville, Kansas is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Cynthia-Larson/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Cynthia-Larson/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Cynthia E. (Ames) Larson, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Cynthia-Larson/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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Jane E. Myers, 74, of Mankato, passed away March 19.

Graveside memorial services will be Friday, March 24th, at 1:00 p.m., at the Burr Oak Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to the Jewell Co. Hospital Activity Fund, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/jane-myers">https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/jane-myers</a>April 24, 1948 - March 19, 2023Jane E. Myers, 74, of Mankato, passed away March 19.Graveside memorial services will be Friday, March 24th, at 1:00 p.m., at the Burr Oak Cemetery.Memorials are requested to the Jewell Co. Hospital Activity Fund, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Obituary to follow.&nbsp;

Jane E. Myers

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Helen (Lenkner) Selsor was born on November 27, 1932, in Coats, KS. She is the daughter of William and Sophie (Lang) Lenkner. 

She graduated from Deer Head High School.

 Helen was a farm woman and grew up farming and ranching in southcentral Kansas. 

She was married to Gilbert Franklin Selsor and together they had five kids. They later separated. 

In the early sixties, Helen moved to Rose Hill, KS and worked for Cessna. In the eighties, when Helen’s parents became ill, she moved to Medicine Lodge and took a job at The Hereford House to help take care of her parents.&nbsp; After sometime, Helen was able to move back to Rose Hill were her and her children started the local feed store called Stardust Feed Supply. Stardust Feed Supply started as a small operation hosted out of Helen’s barn, but later grew into a feed and giftshop with a storefront in Rose Hill. 

Helen and her family were members of Faith Lutheran Church in Derby while they were living in the Rose Hill area. They also attended Friends Church in Rose Hill.

Helen later moved to join family in Lincolnville, KS where she continued to raise sheep, goats, and llamas. Once moving to Lincolnville, Helen became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lincolnville. Helen loved raising her Schnauzer puppies and would often bring them with her to Stardust Feed Supply. In her free time, Helen also enjoyed raising sheep and goats, and was a very avid vegetable gardener. She was a member of 4-H were she was a leader for 15 years. She also spent her time quilting and sewing doll clothes and was a major contributor to the Rose Hill Fall Festival.

Helen is survived by her children Sherry Nelson, Forrest Selsor, Judy Watson, John Selsor, Darrel (Monica) Selsor; son-in-law Eric Roof; grandchildren Rusty. Brett (Nicole) Kilgore, Lacey (Andy) Miller, Jeremy (Sarah) Watson, Stephanie Watson, Ashton Selsor, John Michael Roof; great-grandchildren Maddex, Rhys, Karlie, Dalton, Waylon, Tucker, and Nolan; and sister-in-law: Peggy Lenkner.

Helen, at the age of 90, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Wheat State Manor, Whitewater, KS. 

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Sophie; daughter Nicki Roof; daughter-in-law Linda Selsor; grandson Christopher Roof; and brother Walter Lenkner. 

Memorial Service for Helen will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lincolnville. A Celebration of Life will also be held for Helen on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Rose Hill Senior Center from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Inurnment to follow at Friends Cemetery, Rose Hill, KS. &nbsp;

Memorial contributions in Helen’s name may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lincolnville, or to the Rose Hill Historical Society (4-H) Building. 

Yazel – Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. 

Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Helen at www.yazelmeglifh.com.

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/8d8185bb-f99e-4bd1-8de7-ce2ff3807c60" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Helen Anita (Lenkner) Selsor, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/8d8185bb-f99e-4bd1-8de7-ce2ff3807c60" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/helen-selsor">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/helen-selsor</a>November 2, 1932 - March 12, 2023Helen (Lenkner) Selsor was born on November 27, 1932, in Coats, KS. She is the daughter of William and Sophie (Lang) Lenkner. She graduated from Deer Head High School. Helen was a farm woman and grew up farming and ranching in southcentral Kansas. She was married to Gilbert Franklin Selsor and together they had five kids. They later separated. In the early sixties, Helen moved to Rose Hill, KS and worked for Cessna. In the eighties, when Helen’s parents became ill, she moved to Medicine Lodge and took a job at The Hereford House to help take care of her parents.&nbsp; After sometime, Helen was able to move back to Rose Hill were her and her children started the local feed store called Stardust Feed Supply. Stardust Feed Supply started as a small operation hosted out of Helen’s barn, but later grew into a feed and giftshop with a storefront in Rose Hill. Helen and her family were members of Faith Lutheran Church in Derby while they were living in the Rose Hill area. They also attended Friends Church in Rose Hill.Helen later moved to join family in Lincolnville, KS where she continued to raise sheep, goats, and llamas. Once moving to Lincolnville, Helen became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lincolnville. Helen loved raising her Schnauzer puppies and would often bring them with her to Stardust Feed Supply. In her free time, Helen also enjoyed raising sheep and goats, and was a very avid vegetable gardener. She was a member of 4-H were she was a leader for 15 years. She also spent her time quilting and sewing doll clothes and was a major contributor to the Rose Hill Fall Festival.Helen is survived by her children Sherry Nelson, Forrest Selsor, Judy Watson, John Selsor, Darrel (Monica) Selsor; son-in-law Eric Roof; grandchildren Rusty. Brett (Nicole) Kilgore, Lacey (Andy) Miller, Jeremy (Sarah) Watson, Stephanie Watson, Ashton Selsor, John Michael Roof; great-grandchildren Maddex, Rhys, Karlie, Dalton, Waylon, Tucker, and Nolan; and sister-in-law: Peggy Lenkner.Helen, at the age of 90, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Wheat State Manor, Whitewater, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Sophie; daughter Nicki Roof; daughter-in-law Linda Selsor; grandson Christopher Roof; and brother Walter Lenkner. Memorial Service for Helen will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lincolnville. A Celebration of Life will also be held for Helen on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Rose Hill Senior Center from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Inurnment to follow at Friends Cemetery, Rose Hill, KS. &nbsp;Memorial contributions in Helen’s name may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lincolnville, or to the Rose Hill Historical Society (4-H) Building. Yazel – Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Helen at www.yazelmeglifh.com.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/8d8185bb-f99e-4bd1-8de7-ce2ff3807c60" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Helen Anita (Lenkner) Selsor, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/8d8185bb-f99e-4bd1-8de7-ce2ff3807c60" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Helen Anita (Lenkner) Selsor

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SALINA -&nbsp;Karen K. Hollembeak, 67, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.&nbsp; She was born in Atchison, KS to Hal and Mildred “Milly” Hollembeak. &nbsp;

Karen was a loving mother, dedicated friend, and exceptionally hard worker. 

In her free time she enjoyed gardening, biking, and communing with nature. Karen enjoyed many craft projects, especially making walking sticks and artwork that she generously gave as gifts. Above all, she loved time spent with family and friends. Karen was loved by many and she will be missed.

A memorial service will be held at a future date. &nbsp;

The family welcomes donations to The Humane Society in Karen's memory as an expression of sympathy instead of flowers or gifts.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Karen-Hollembeak/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Karen-Hollembeak/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Karen K. Hollembeak, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Karen-Hollembeak/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Karen-Hollembeak">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Karen-Hollembeak</a>May 27, 1955 ~ March 16, 2023 (age 67)SALINA -&nbsp;Karen K. Hollembeak, 67, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.&nbsp; She was born in Atchison, KS to Hal and Mildred “Milly” Hollembeak. &nbsp;Karen was a loving mother, dedicated friend, and exceptionally hard worker. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, biking, and communing with nature. Karen enjoyed many craft projects, especially making walking sticks and artwork that she generously gave as gifts. Above all, she loved time spent with family and friends. Karen was loved by many and she will be missed.A memorial service will be held at a future date. &nbsp;The family welcomes donations to The Humane Society in Karen's memory as an expression of sympathy instead of flowers or gifts.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Karen-Hollembeak/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Karen-Hollembeak/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Karen K. Hollembeak, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Karen-Hollembeak/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Karen Hollembeak

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August 16, 1936 ~ February 25, 2023 (age 86)

John Thomas Wickersham, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 25, 2023, of renal failure.

John was born August 16, 1936, in Salina, to Howard J. Wickersham, and Mary (Bell) Wickersham.

John started his education journey by graduating from Salina High School and then attending Kansas Wesleyan University. He then went on to become a graduate of the first OCS class at Nickel Barracks. Later, John graduated from and taught at the Apprenticeship Electrician School in Salina.

John wore many hats; he was a 1st Lieutenant in the Kansas National Guard, a firefighter, a farmer, an electrician, an electrical contractor, and a troubleshooter for Brown construction, Shearers, APAC, and Ashland Corp.

In addition to his work, John kept busy by being a member of the University United Methodist Church, and he cherished his time as a Scoutmaster for Troop 5, and as a leader in 4-H and FFA. He taught himself to build and use radio sets, and because of his interest in photography, even taught himself how to use antique cameras.

John was a smart man, and his smartest decision was to marry W. LaDeene Wickersham, on September 21, 1958. He was a loving and loyal husband to LaDeene for 64 wonderful years.

John is preceded in death by his parents, his wonderful wife, LaDeene, sisters Dorothy Jennerson, Julia Teske, Betty Almquist, Libby Ann Priddy, and brother Howard J. Wickersham.

He is survived by his two sons, Patrick Wickersham, and Bradford E. Wickersham, both of Wichita, his sister Mary Jane Chapel, of Lee’s Summit, and granddaughter, Hunter B. Elliot (Donald Jacob) of South Haven.

A graveside service at will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Highland Cemetery, north of New Cambria.

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<h2>John Wickersham, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Wickersham">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Wickersham</a>August 16, 1936 ~ February 25, 2023 (age 86)John Thomas Wickersham, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on February 25, 2023, of renal failure.John was born August 16, 1936, in Salina, to Howard J. Wickersham, and Mary (Bell) Wickersham.John started his education journey by graduating from Salina High School and then attending Kansas Wesleyan University. He then went on to become a graduate of the first OCS class at Nickel Barracks. Later, John graduated from and taught at the Apprenticeship Electrician School in Salina.John wore many hats; he was a 1st Lieutenant in the Kansas National Guard, a firefighter, a farmer, an electrician, an electrical contractor, and a troubleshooter for Brown construction, Shearers, APAC, and Ashland Corp.In addition to his work, John kept busy by being a member of the University United Methodist Church, and he cherished his time as a Scoutmaster for Troop 5, and as a leader in 4-H and FFA. He taught himself to build and use radio sets, and because of his interest in photography, even taught himself how to use antique cameras.John was a smart man, and his smartest decision was to marry W. LaDeene Wickersham, on September 21, 1958. He was a loving and loyal husband to LaDeene for 64 wonderful years.John is preceded in death by his parents, his wonderful wife, LaDeene, sisters Dorothy Jennerson, Julia Teske, Betty Almquist, Libby Ann Priddy, and brother Howard J. Wickersham.He is survived by his two sons, Patrick Wickersham, and Bradford E. Wickersham, both of Wichita, his sister Mary Jane Chapel, of Lee’s Summit, and granddaughter, Hunter B. Elliot (Donald Jacob) of South Haven.A graveside service at will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Highland Cemetery, north of New Cambria.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Wickersham/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Wickersham/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of John Thomas Wickersham, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/John-Wickersham/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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

Helen grew up in Bendena, KS and graduated from Bendena High School in 1952. 

She married William Thurlow on April 12, 1953. They made their home in Bendena until 1967 when they moved to Clay Center. William preceded her in death on January 4, 2021. 

Helen was a homemaker who loved and cared for all of her family.&nbsp; During her life she also worked various jobs outside the home. 

She enjoyed gardening, canning and was an amazing cook. Most of all she loved to quilt and iron. 

Helen was a member of the First Lutheran (Swedesburg) Church. 

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

Daughter: Karen (Bob) Smith of Manhattan, KS

Son: Terry (Robin) Thurlow of Wakefield, KS

Son: Lynn (Kathryn) Thurlow of Lindsborg, KS

Son: Randy (Coleen) Thurlow of Wakefield, KS

Brother: Reverend William Joseph (June) Bullock of Atchinson, KS

Eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

Funeral Services:&nbsp;Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Burial:&nbsp;Madura Cemetery, Clay County, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

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

<h2>Helen Louise Thurlow, Clay Center</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/helen-thurlow">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/helen-thurlow</a>Helen Louise Thurlow, age 88, of Clay Center, died March 18, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. She was born on March 26, 1934, to Julius and Lillian (Franklin) Bullock in Troy, KS.&nbsp; Helen grew up in Bendena, KS and graduated from Bendena High School in 1952. She married William Thurlow on April 12, 1953. They made their home in Bendena until 1967 when they moved to Clay Center. William preceded her in death on January 4, 2021. Helen was a homemaker who loved and cared for all of her family.&nbsp; During her life she also worked various jobs outside the home. She enjoyed gardening, canning and was an amazing cook. Most of all she loved to quilt and iron. Helen was a member of the First Lutheran (Swedesburg) Church. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; one sister, Wilma Ann Thorne and a granddaughter, Jennifer Horn.Survivors:Daughter: Karen (Bob) Smith of Manhattan, KSSon: Terry (Robin) Thurlow of Wakefield, KSSon: Lynn (Kathryn) Thurlow of Lindsborg, KSSon: Randy (Coleen) Thurlow of Wakefield, KSBrother: Reverend William Joseph (June) Bullock of Atchinson, KSEight grandchildren and five great-grandchildrenFuneral Services:&nbsp;Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSBurial:&nbsp;Madura Cemetery, Clay County, KSVisitation:&nbsp;Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or to CCCIF designated to the Clay Center Zoo c/o the funeral home

Helen Louise Thurlow

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Sister Barbara Berthiaume died March 16, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 90 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years. &nbsp;

She was born in Escanaba, MI, on August 12, 1932, to Louis and Barbara Thiry Berthiaume, the first of seven children, and was baptized Barbara Jean.&nbsp; 

She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on September 6, 1951.&nbsp; On March 19, 1952, Barbara received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Mary Gerald, later changing back to her baptismal name.&nbsp; She pronounced first vows on March 19, 1953 and final vows on March 19, 1956.

In 1962 Sister Barbara Berthiaume received her bachelor of science from Marymount and completed her work for her master’s degree in education in 1972 from the University of Detroit.&nbsp; She taught in schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Chicago, IL and Leawood, KS.&nbsp; In 1973 Sister Barbara began her service in pastoral ministry in Concordia, KS, Oneida, WI, Crystal Falls and Marquette, MI and in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; In 2012 Sister Barbara retired to the Motherhouse.

Sister Barbara Berthiaume was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.&nbsp; 

She is survived by two sisters, Patricia Theoret and Geraldine Cauwels.&nbsp; 

A Bible Vigil Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., March 21, 2023 in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Jodi Creten as the eulogist.&nbsp; The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., March 21, 2023 in the Motherhouse, Chapel Father Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery. If attending any of the services, please use the west door. 

&nbsp;Chaput-Buoy Mortuary, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; 

Memorials for Sister Barbara may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters, P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901. 

For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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<h2>Sr. Barbara Berthiaume, Concordia</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-barbara-berthiaume">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-barbara-berthiaume</a>August 12, 1932 - March 16, 2023Sister Barbara Berthiaume died March 16, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 90 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years. &nbsp;She was born in Escanaba, MI, on August 12, 1932, to Louis and Barbara Thiry Berthiaume, the first of seven children, and was baptized Barbara Jean.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on September 6, 1951.&nbsp; On March 19, 1952, Barbara received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Mary Gerald, later changing back to her baptismal name.&nbsp; She pronounced first vows on March 19, 1953 and final vows on March 19, 1956.In 1962 Sister Barbara Berthiaume received her bachelor of science from Marymount and completed her work for her master’s degree in education in 1972 from the University of Detroit.&nbsp; She taught in schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Chicago, IL and Leawood, KS.&nbsp; In 1973 Sister Barbara began her service in pastoral ministry in Concordia, KS, Oneida, WI, Crystal Falls and Marquette, MI and in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; In 2012 Sister Barbara retired to the Motherhouse.Sister Barbara Berthiaume was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.&nbsp; She is survived by two sisters, Patricia Theoret and Geraldine Cauwels.&nbsp; A Bible Vigil Service will be held at 9:30 a.m., March 21, 2023 in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Jodi Creten as the eulogist.&nbsp; The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., March 21, 2023 in the Motherhouse, Chapel Father Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery. If attending any of the services, please use the west door. &nbsp;Chaput-Buoy Mortuary, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Barbara may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters, P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901. For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Sr. Barbara Berthiaume, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-barbara-berthiaume/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Sr. Barbara Berthiaume

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HILLSBORO - Ernest J. Dirks, 90, passed away March 16, 2023 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro. &nbsp;He was born August 17, 1932 in Newton to P.D. and Louise (Wedel) Dirks. &nbsp;

Survivors include: wife, Joyce Black of Hillsboro, sons, Norman Dirks of Hillsboro, Roger (Susan) Dirks of Wichita; sister, Alice Fast of Andover; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. &nbsp;

Predeceased by his first wife Betty Dirks in 2017 and daughter Sheryl Jones in 2001. &nbsp;

Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Parkview M.B. Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Tom Byford. &nbsp;Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. &nbsp;

Memorials to Parkside Homes in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. &nbsp;

Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin

Ernest J. Dirks, 90, passed away March 16, 2023 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro. He was born August 17, 1932 in Newton to P.D. and Louise (Wedel) Dirks. He grew up on a farm near Moundridge. He received Christ as his Savior at an early age, and did his best to live his life for Jesus. 

One day while driving around the countryside with friends, he saw some girls playing croquet in the front yard of a farm near Inman, and was particularly intrigued by one of them. He followed up to meet her, and find out she was Betty Kornelsen. After courting for some time, they got married on June 12, 1953.

They then moved to Denver, Colorado, where Ernie served his 1W service for our nation. 

After his service, he started his own appliance repair business, and his three children, Sheryl, Roger, and Norman were born during his time in Denver. 

In 1963 Ernie and Betty moved back to Kansas with their three children and settled in Hillsboro, where he restarted his appliance repair business. He did take up employment with various companies over the years. The longest lasting job was at Hesston Corp., which he retired from after many years there.

When their health was declining, Ernie and Betty moved to a condominium and sold the house they had lived in for many years. While living in the condo, Betty's health continued to decline and she was moved to Parkside Homes in Hillsboro, where Betty predeceased him. Ernie then moved to Parkside as well where he then met up with Joyce Black, and they fell in love and cared deeply for each other until Ernie's passing on March 16, 2023.

Survivors include: wife Joyce Black of Hillsboro, sons Norman Dirks of Hillsboro, Roger (Susan) Dirks of Wichita; sister Alice Fast of Andover; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

Predeceased by his first wife Betty Dirks in 2017 and daughter Sheryl Jones in 2001.

Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

<h2>Ernest Dirks</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ernest-Dirks?obId=27518263#/obituaryInfo">https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ernest-Dirks?obId=27518263#/obituaryInfo</a>August 17, 1932 - March 16, 2023HILLSBORO - Ernest J. Dirks, 90, passed away March 16, 2023 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro. &nbsp;He was born August 17, 1932 in Newton to P.D. and Louise (Wedel) Dirks. &nbsp;Survivors include: wife, Joyce Black of Hillsboro, sons, Norman Dirks of Hillsboro, Roger (Susan) Dirks of Wichita; sister, Alice Fast of Andover; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. &nbsp;Predeceased by his first wife Betty Dirks in 2017 and daughter Sheryl Jones in 2001. &nbsp;Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Parkview M.B. Church in Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Tom Byford. &nbsp;Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. &nbsp;Memorials to Parkside Homes in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. &nbsp;Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral BulletinErnest J. Dirks, 90, passed away March 16, 2023 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro. He was born August 17, 1932 in Newton to P.D. and Louise (Wedel) Dirks. He grew up on a farm near Moundridge. He received Christ as his Savior at an early age, and did his best to live his life for Jesus. One day while driving around the countryside with friends, he saw some girls playing croquet in the front yard of a farm near Inman, and was particularly intrigued by one of them. He followed up to meet her, and find out she was Betty Kornelsen. After courting for some time, they got married on June 12, 1953.They then moved to Denver, Colorado, where Ernie served his 1W service for our nation. After his service, he started his own appliance repair business, and his three children, Sheryl, Roger, and Norman were born during his time in Denver. In 1963 Ernie and Betty moved back to Kansas with their three children and settled in Hillsboro, where he restarted his appliance repair business. He did take up employment with various companies over the years. The longest lasting job was at Hesston Corp., which he retired from after many years there.When their health was declining, Ernie and Betty moved to a condominium and sold the house they had lived in for many years. While living in the condo, Betty's health continued to decline and she was moved to Parkside Homes in Hillsboro, where Betty predeceased him. Ernie then moved to Parkside as well where he then met up with Joyce Black, and they fell in love and cared deeply for each other until Ernie's passing on March 16, 2023.Survivors include: wife Joyce Black of Hillsboro, sons Norman Dirks of Hillsboro, Roger (Susan) Dirks of Wichita; sister Alice Fast of Andover; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by his first wife Betty Dirks in 2017 and daughter Sheryl Jones in 2001.Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.To send flowers to the family of Ernest, please&nbsp;<a href="http://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27518263&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

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