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February 3, 1925 ~ March 3, 2023 (age 98)

Ann Sipavich&nbsp;was born in Mackville, Kentucky on February 3, 1925, to Thomas Durr and Laura Lee (Board) Durr. When Ann was 13 months old her family moved to DeKalb County, Illinois. 

She was a 1943 graduate of Kirkland High School, Kirkland, IL. 

She died March 3, 2023, at the age of 98 in Salina, KS, at Eaglecrest, where she had lived for the past 10 years.

Ann first married Delmer Way and after that marriage ended, she married William Sipavich in 1953. She and Bill were married for 47 years.

Ann worked throughout her life and took pride in doing a good job. Her first job, at age 16, was as a waitress at a diner. She was working at the diner the day Pearl Harbor was bombed and was prompted by a customer to turn the radio up so he could hear the news. She worked in several places during her life and will be best known for being the head of the housewares department at Ace Hardware, several years at DeKalb Ag Research, and as a “lunch lady” at Northern Illinois University dorms.

Ann was a wonderful mother and wanted nothing more than to see her children reach adulthood as happy individuals. She supported her children in pursuing their vastly different interests throughout their lives, and expressed her pride in their accomplishments. She was an excellent cook and often served company untried recipes because she’d know it was a keeper if people took second helpings. She loved getting together with family and friends; it was a common occurrence for friends to drop in for a visit, knowing the coffee would be on and cookies close at hand. Ann was beloved by her children’s friends and she loved hearing news about them through the years. 

She loved to crochet, learning the craft in midlife, and produced an impressive number of baby blankets and afghans. Ann was known for her sense of humor, which remained intact to the end. 

She was a member of First Baptist Church in DeKalb for 50+ years and took great comfort in her faith. Even as dementia took its toll, she could still recite the Lord’s Prayer.

Ann is survived by her daughter Lori (Nick) Berezovsky, Salina, KS, sister-in-law Gloria Durr, grandchildren Angela (Mark) Gorman, Carri (Mike) Novak, Max (Iryna) Berezovsky, and Zoya (Max) Zhuravlov, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John O. Durr, sister Nancy Whitney, son Curtis Way, and grandson Travis Way.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 349 S. 3rd St., DeKalb, IL 60115.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date to be held in DeKalb.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Ann-Sipavich">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Ann-Sipavich</a>February 3, 1925 ~ March 3, 2023 (age 98)Ann Sipavich&nbsp;was born in Mackville, Kentucky on February 3, 1925, to Thomas Durr and Laura Lee (Board) Durr. When Ann was 13 months old her family moved to DeKalb County, Illinois. She was a 1943 graduate of Kirkland High School, Kirkland, IL. She died March 3, 2023, at the age of 98 in Salina, KS, at Eaglecrest, where she had lived for the past 10 years.Ann first married Delmer Way and after that marriage ended, she married William Sipavich in 1953. She and Bill were married for 47 years.Ann worked throughout her life and took pride in doing a good job. Her first job, at age 16, was as a waitress at a diner. She was working at the diner the day Pearl Harbor was bombed and was prompted by a customer to turn the radio up so he could hear the news. She worked in several places during her life and will be best known for being the head of the housewares department at Ace Hardware, several years at DeKalb Ag Research, and as a “lunch lady” at Northern Illinois University dorms.Ann was a wonderful mother and wanted nothing more than to see her children reach adulthood as happy individuals. She supported her children in pursuing their vastly different interests throughout their lives, and expressed her pride in their accomplishments. She was an excellent cook and often served company untried recipes because she’d know it was a keeper if people took second helpings. She loved getting together with family and friends; it was a common occurrence for friends to drop in for a visit, knowing the coffee would be on and cookies close at hand. Ann was beloved by her children’s friends and she loved hearing news about them through the years. She loved to crochet, learning the craft in midlife, and produced an impressive number of baby blankets and afghans. Ann was known for her sense of humor, which remained intact to the end. She was a member of First Baptist Church in DeKalb for 50+ years and took great comfort in her faith. Even as dementia took its toll, she could still recite the Lord’s Prayer.Ann is survived by her daughter Lori (Nick) Berezovsky, Salina, KS, sister-in-law Gloria Durr, grandchildren Angela (Mark) Gorman, Carri (Mike) Novak, Max (Iryna) Berezovsky, and Zoya (Max) Zhuravlov, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John O. Durr, sister Nancy Whitney, son Curtis Way, and grandson Travis Way.Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 349 S. 3rd St., DeKalb, IL 60115.Funeral services will be announced at a later date to be held in DeKalb.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Ann-Sipavich/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Ann-Sipavich/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Ann (Durr) Sipavich, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Ann-Sipavich/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Ann Sipavich 

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hannah Calley Seal. 

Hannah was the loving mother of Juniper Mae and the adoring wife of Thomas Gabriel Seal. She was born in Salina, KS, on December 28, 1998, where she was raised and loved by Sammy &amp; Kristen Cell and Jeff and LaShon Turner. Hannah graduated from Salina Central High School in 2017 and then moved to San Clemente, CA, to be with her husband. They were stationed at Camp Pendleton for four years and had their daughter Juniper in 2019. Becoming a mother was Hannah’s greatest joy. In 2021, Hannah returned to Kansas to be near family and attend Salina Tech’s nursing program. Hannah obtained her practical nurse license on June 10, 2022. Upon her husband’s completion of the Border Patrol Academy, they purchased their first home in Palm Valley, TX. Hannah worked on the Comprehensive Medical Unit at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. The love and compassion she shared for her patients was extraordinary. Hannah was awarded the Guardian Angel Award, which recognizes caregivers who made a difference during a patient’s hospital stay. This award is a nationwide honor that truly highlights the passion she had as a nurse. Hannah enjoyed making memories with her family, going on adventures, traveling, exercising, cuddling her beloved fur babies, Oliver and Gus, shopping way too often, and soaking up the sun at the beach. Her favorite trips were to Catalina Island, Cozumel, where she swam with dolphins, and Ensenada, where she held a baby lion. Her hobbies included reading, painting, crafts, riding horses, decorating their home, and movie nights with her family. Hannah dreamed of the day when they would be able to purchase a farm where they could have horses, so she could share her passion with her daughter. Hannah is survived by daughter Juniper Seal; husband Gabe Seal; parents Sammy and Kristen Cell (KS), LaShon and Jeff Turner (KS); sisters Rachael and Ricardo Galvan (KS), Amanda Hutton (KS), Megan Hutton (KS), Kylie Fulton (AZ), Cierra Cell (KS), Jordan and Jayson Chapman (FL), Madison Starr (KS), and Sadie Starr (KS). Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Juniper Seal’s college fund through Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services or Central National Bank of Salina, KS.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/hannah-seal">https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/hannah-seal</a>December 28, 1998 - February 27, 2023It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hannah Calley Seal. Hannah was the loving mother of Juniper Mae and the adoring wife of Thomas Gabriel Seal. She was born in Salina, KS, on December 28, 1998, where she was raised and loved by Sammy &amp; Kristen Cell and Jeff and LaShon Turner. Hannah graduated from Salina Central High School in 2017 and then moved to San Clemente, CA, to be with her husband. They were stationed at Camp Pendleton for four years and had their daughter Juniper in 2019. Becoming a mother was Hannah’s greatest joy. In 2021, Hannah returned to Kansas to be near family and attend Salina Tech’s nursing program. Hannah obtained her practical nurse license on June 10, 2022. Upon her husband’s completion of the Border Patrol Academy, they purchased their first home in Palm Valley, TX. Hannah worked on the Comprehensive Medical Unit at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. The love and compassion she shared for her patients was extraordinary. Hannah was awarded the Guardian Angel Award, which recognizes caregivers who made a difference during a patient’s hospital stay. This award is a nationwide honor that truly highlights the passion she had as a nurse. Hannah enjoyed making memories with her family, going on adventures, traveling, exercising, cuddling her beloved fur babies, Oliver and Gus, shopping way too often, and soaking up the sun at the beach. Her favorite trips were to Catalina Island, Cozumel, where she swam with dolphins, and Ensenada, where she held a baby lion. Her hobbies included reading, painting, crafts, riding horses, decorating their home, and movie nights with her family. Hannah dreamed of the day when they would be able to purchase a farm where they could have horses, so she could share her passion with her daughter. Hannah is survived by daughter Juniper Seal; husband Gabe Seal; parents Sammy and Kristen Cell (KS), LaShon and Jeff Turner (KS); sisters Rachael and Ricardo Galvan (KS), Amanda Hutton (KS), Megan Hutton (KS), Kylie Fulton (AZ), Cierra Cell (KS), Jordan and Jayson Chapman (FL), Madison Starr (KS), and Sadie Starr (KS). Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel, Salina. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Juniper Seal’s college fund through Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services or Central National Bank of Salina, KS.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Hannah Calley Seal, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/hannah-seal/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Hannah Calley Seal

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Marjorie A. Crist, 98, Salina, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Salina Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born April 11, 1924, in Superior, NE to Russell and Doris (Hathaway) Bell. 

They moved to a farm northeast of Minneapolis, KS when she was two years old. Her parents farmed during the difficult times of the 1930s. 

She attended the Birnam rural one-room school for early grades then graduated from Minneapolis High School.

Marjorie was married to Riley D. Tibbits in 1941 and they farmed together in the Ottawa County area for many years. They had three children, John, George, and Darlene. She later married Bernie Crist in 1970 and lived in Minneapolis and Salina, KS.&nbsp;

Marjorie was an accomplished seamstress, making clothes for her family and others. She owned and operated a sewing and alteration business in Salina for several years.&nbsp; She also worked as a nursing assistant at different hospitals over her work life. She especially enjoyed her work with new mothers in the maternity care center at Salina Regional Health Center and retired from there when she turned 70.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marjorie liked to be active and had several interests she was passionate about. She delighted in her flower garden and looked forward to the new planting season each spring with multiple trips to obtain the most interesting plants to carefully tend over the growing and blooming seasons. Her lawn and landscaping also showed her detailed care.&nbsp; Other summer highlights always included baseball. She greatly enjoyed watching grandchildren, then great-grandchildren play ball. She was most recently seen cheering on the sidelines at age 96 and sure hated to miss out on these events. Watching the Royals on TV was also a favorite pastime.

&nbsp;During the winter months, her attention turned to sewing and she meticulously stitched grandchildren’s pajamas and clothing as well as for their dolls or Cabbage Patch kids. Marjorie also was an excellent quilter and enjoyed the art as well as gifting family and friends with her creations.&nbsp;&nbsp; Winter also meant KU basketball which she enjoyed watching on TV until last week.

She loved her family and was very proud of each member, always asking for specific updates on the sport or activity or milestone of each person. She found joy in sharing and staying involved in the family. She hosted many holiday gatherings and summer picnics to keep everyone connected. Visiting with neighbors and friends was also a favorite pastime and a priority for her to find commonality and relate with others.&nbsp; 

Woven throughout her life was a keen love and respect of nature and a nurturing spirit to help those in need. In these ways, she also portrayed faith in God. She believed in Jesus for her salvation.

Survivors are her son George Tibbits and his wife, Linda; daughter Darlene Timmerman; daughter-in-law Rosalee Tibbits; sisters-in-law Shirley Bell and Cheryl Bell. Grandchildren include Tom Tibbits and his wife Nicole; Tim Tibbits and his wife Teresa; Greg Tibbits; Kevin Tibbits and his wife Amanda; Amy Sachau and her husband David; Sara Williams and her husband Troy; Jay Timmerman and his wife Melanie; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; son John T. Tibbits; infant daughter Mary Katherine; siblings Duane and James Bell, and Lorraine Meehan; and her husbands Riley D. Tibbits and Bernie Crist

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 10, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467, where services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. 

Memorials may be made to the Salina Presbyterian Manor and left in care of the funeral home.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Marjorie A. Crist, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/marjorie-a-crist/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/marjorie-a-crist">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/marjorie-a-crist</a>April 11, 1924 - March 5, 2023Marjorie A. Crist, 98, Salina, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Salina Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born April 11, 1924, in Superior, NE to Russell and Doris (Hathaway) Bell. They moved to a farm northeast of Minneapolis, KS when she was two years old. Her parents farmed during the difficult times of the 1930s. She attended the Birnam rural one-room school for early grades then graduated from Minneapolis High School.Marjorie was married to Riley D. Tibbits in 1941 and they farmed together in the Ottawa County area for many years. They had three children, John, George, and Darlene. She later married Bernie Crist in 1970 and lived in Minneapolis and Salina, KS.&nbsp;Marjorie was an accomplished seamstress, making clothes for her family and others. She owned and operated a sewing and alteration business in Salina for several years.&nbsp; She also worked as a nursing assistant at different hospitals over her work life. She especially enjoyed her work with new mothers in the maternity care center at Salina Regional Health Center and retired from there when she turned 70.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marjorie liked to be active and had several interests she was passionate about. She delighted in her flower garden and looked forward to the new planting season each spring with multiple trips to obtain the most interesting plants to carefully tend over the growing and blooming seasons. Her lawn and landscaping also showed her detailed care.&nbsp; Other summer highlights always included baseball. She greatly enjoyed watching grandchildren, then great-grandchildren play ball. She was most recently seen cheering on the sidelines at age 96 and sure hated to miss out on these events. Watching the Royals on TV was also a favorite pastime.&nbsp;During the winter months, her attention turned to sewing and she meticulously stitched grandchildren’s pajamas and clothing as well as for their dolls or Cabbage Patch kids. Marjorie also was an excellent quilter and enjoyed the art as well as gifting family and friends with her creations.&nbsp;&nbsp; Winter also meant KU basketball which she enjoyed watching on TV until last week.She loved her family and was very proud of each member, always asking for specific updates on the sport or activity or milestone of each person. She found joy in sharing and staying involved in the family. She hosted many holiday gatherings and summer picnics to keep everyone connected. Visiting with neighbors and friends was also a favorite pastime and a priority for her to find commonality and relate with others.&nbsp; Woven throughout her life was a keen love and respect of nature and a nurturing spirit to help those in need. In these ways, she also portrayed faith in God. She believed in Jesus for her salvation.Survivors are her son George Tibbits and his wife, Linda; daughter Darlene Timmerman; daughter-in-law Rosalee Tibbits; sisters-in-law Shirley Bell and Cheryl Bell. Grandchildren include Tom Tibbits and his wife Nicole; Tim Tibbits and his wife Teresa; Greg Tibbits; Kevin Tibbits and his wife Amanda; Amy Sachau and her husband David; Sara Williams and her husband Troy; Jay Timmerman and his wife Melanie; and 12 great-grandchildren.Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; son John T. Tibbits; infant daughter Mary Katherine; siblings Duane and James Bell, and Lorraine Meehan; and her husbands Riley D. Tibbits and Bernie CristVisitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 10, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467, where services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials may be made to the Salina Presbyterian Manor and left in care of the funeral home.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Marjorie A. Crist, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/marjorie-a-crist/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Marjorie A. Crist

Robert E. “Bob” Fisher, 84, Marysville, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday, March 6 at
 Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville, followed by a Rosary service at 7 p.m. 
at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Marysville. The funeral service will
 be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 7 at St. Gregory’s Catholic 
Church, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Gregory’s Catholic
 Cemetery. Father Quentin Schmitz will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Michael and Matthew Fisher, Ryan Drinkgern, Darrin and Brant Kieffer, and Noah Kramer.

The honorary pallbearers will be Jaclyn, Brett, Brandon, and Daniel 
Fisher, Morgan (Christian) Kramer, Jacee Christian, Caitlin Gillespie, 
Carolyn McIff, Sydney Fisher, Bryer Wilson, Jared, Blake, and Chad 
Rinderer.

Bob was born on November 24, 1938, to Clements and Pauline (Stubert) 
Fisher near Antonino, KS.&nbsp; He graduated from Ellis High School in 1956.&nbsp;
 On September 17, 1960, he was united in marriage with Donna Lee Staab 
in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, KS. This union was blessed with 
six children.

Bob worked as a butcher out of high school and then in the Hays area 
as a carpenter. He also held a real estate license before moving to 
Marysville in 1972.&nbsp; He worked for Bower Construction until the late 
80’s. He was a highly skilled carpenter and started his own carpentry 
business.&nbsp; He followed his years of carpentry by becoming the 
maintenance supervisor for Valley Heights High School. After retiring, 
he continued service by working for the Oak Tree Inn and &nbsp;up until his 
passing, kept himself busy cleaning the local theater.

He was a member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church and was a 3rd Degree
 member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; Family was always his number one 
priority. He enjoyed watching sports (especially when being played by 
his children and grandchildren), K-State, the Kansas City Chiefs and the
 Kansas City Royals. He was, above all, a loving husband, father, and 
grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Carrie in 
1995; brothers, Alfred, Billy, Eddie, and Clarence Fisher, and sisters, 
Esther Bieker and Irene Bieker.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Donna; children, Mark (Jodi) 
Fisher, Bennington, KS, Kim (Steve) Christian, Omaha, NE, Jeff 
(Jennifer) Fisher, Robin Fisher (Jordan Ring), and Sandi (Eric) Wilson, 
all of Marysville, KS; a sister, Helen Pfeifer, Hays, KS; and eighteen 
grandchildren: Ryan Drinkgern, Mike, Matt, Jaclyn, Brett, Brandon, and 
Daniel Fisher; Morgan (Christian) Kramer, Jacee Christian, Caitlin 
Gillespie, Carolyn McIff, Sydney Fisher, Darrin and Brant Kieffer, Bryer
 Wilson, Jared, Blake, and Chad Rinderer, and 9 great-grandchildren, 
Dominic, Nathan, Mackenzie, Mackayla, Hayden, and Cayden Fisher, Porter 
McIff, Bailley Kramer and Samuel Rinderer.

A memorial fund is established and will be designated later.&nbsp; Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville.

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 </figure>Robert E. “Bob” Fisher, 84, Marysville, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE.Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday, March 6 at
 Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville, followed by a Rosary service at 7 p.m. 
at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Marysville. The funeral service will
 be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 7 at St. Gregory’s Catholic 
Church, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Gregory’s Catholic
 Cemetery. Father Quentin Schmitz will officiate.Pallbearers will be Michael and Matthew Fisher, Ryan Drinkgern, Darrin and Brant Kieffer, and Noah Kramer.The honorary pallbearers will be Jaclyn, Brett, Brandon, and Daniel 
Fisher, Morgan (Christian) Kramer, Jacee Christian, Caitlin Gillespie, 
Carolyn McIff, Sydney Fisher, Bryer Wilson, Jared, Blake, and Chad 
Rinderer.Bob was born on November 24, 1938, to Clements and Pauline (Stubert) 
Fisher near Antonino, KS.&nbsp; He graduated from Ellis High School in 1956.&nbsp;
 On September 17, 1960, he was united in marriage with Donna Lee Staab 
in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, KS. This union was blessed with 
six children.Bob worked as a butcher out of high school and then in the Hays area 
as a carpenter. He also held a real estate license before moving to 
Marysville in 1972.&nbsp; He worked for Bower Construction until the late 
80’s. He was a highly skilled carpenter and started his own carpentry 
business.&nbsp; He followed his years of carpentry by becoming the 
maintenance supervisor for Valley Heights High School. After retiring, 
he continued service by working for the Oak Tree Inn and &nbsp;up until his 
passing, kept himself busy cleaning the local theater.He was a member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church and was a 3rd Degree
 member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; Family was always his number one 
priority. He enjoyed watching sports (especially when being played by 
his children and grandchildren), K-State, the Kansas City Chiefs and the
 Kansas City Royals. He was, above all, a loving husband, father, and 
grandfather.He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Carrie in 
1995; brothers, Alfred, Billy, Eddie, and Clarence Fisher, and sisters, 
Esther Bieker and Irene Bieker.Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Donna; children, Mark (Jodi) 
Fisher, Bennington, KS, Kim (Steve) Christian, Omaha, NE, Jeff 
(Jennifer) Fisher, Robin Fisher (Jordan Ring), and Sandi (Eric) Wilson, 
all of Marysville, KS; a sister, Helen Pfeifer, Hays, KS; and eighteen 
grandchildren: Ryan Drinkgern, Mike, Matt, Jaclyn, Brett, Brandon, and 
Daniel Fisher; Morgan (Christian) Kramer, Jacee Christian, Caitlin 
Gillespie, Carolyn McIff, Sydney Fisher, Darrin and Brant Kieffer, Bryer
 Wilson, Jared, Blake, and Chad Rinderer, and 9 great-grandchildren, 
Dominic, Nathan, Mackenzie, Mackayla, Hayden, and Cayden Fisher, Porter 
McIff, Bailley Kramer and Samuel Rinderer.A memorial fund is established and will be designated later.&nbsp; Contributions may be sent in care of Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville.

Robert E. 'Bob' Fisher

Marilyn Murray, 87, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. 
The funeral service will be Thursday at 10:30 AM, at the First United 
Methodist Church in Columbus with Rev. Cindi Stewart officiating. 
Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on 
Wednesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue
 Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a
 family prayer service at 10:15 AM on Thursday at the church.

In lieu 
of flowers, memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, 
Columbus Public Library, or the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation. 
 Her family and friends extend their thanks to the caring staff at 
Brookestone Acres, the hospice team from Columbus Community Hospital and
 to Rev. Cindi Stewart for her ministry. 
Marilyn was born February 1, 1936, in Abilene, Kansas, to James and 
Grace (Goodnight) Seaton. She graduated from Abilene High School and 
worked as the church secretary at a United Methodist Church in Salina, 
Kansas, before moving to Columbus. 
Marilyn was united in marriage to Francis Arthur “Bud” Murray in 
Columbus on September 5, 1971. Marilyn retired from B-D Manufacturing in
 1971. She and Bud made their home in Columbus at the house Marilyn 
loved. Following Bud’s retirement from BD Manufacturing, they spent 
part of the winter in Destin, Florida, and began to travel, including 
trips to Alaska. 
Marilyn was a long time member of First United Methodist Church, served 
as president of United Methodist Women and was an active member of the 
morning circle. She was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi, Crafty Capers
 Extension Club, GFWC Columbus Women’s Club, and the Elks Country Club 
Women’s Golf Association. 
Marilyn also loved volunteering for the Red Cross Bloodmobile for more 
than nineteen years, the Platte Valley Sheltered Workshop, the Columbus 
Area United Way, and the American Cancer Society. She was a recipient 
of the United Way “Volunteer of the Year” award. Marilyn served on 
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Board from 2015 to 2021, where 
she was instrumental in the success of its annual golf outing. 
Marilyn was a skilled bridge player who played in three bridge clubs 
which she helped to establish and maintain. She taught a number of 
friends to play and enjoy the game, as well. Marilyn’s hobbies and 
pastimes included gardening, sewing, needlework, reading mystery novels,
 playing golf, and fishing in Minnesota with her husband and brother and
 sister-in –law. 
In her later years, Marilyn became an international traveler and 
particularly loved to see the world from the deck of a cruise ship. She 
visited China, Great Britain, France, Scandinavia, Australia, Venice, 
Israel, Greece, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Her last cruise was a 
four and half month cruise exploring the southern hemisphere. On these 
cruises, Marilyn developed friendships with people from around the world
 including London and Australia, with whom she stayed in contact by 
email. 
Marilyn is survived by: 
Sister-in-law - Joan Seaton of Wichita, KS 
Nephew - Alan (Karen) Seaton of Overland Park, KS 
Nephew - Reed (Annika) Seaton of Austin, TX 
Sister-in-law - Faye Wheeler of O’Neill, NE 
Brother-in-law – Clifford Pittack of Tilden, NE 
Great-nieces &amp; nephews, and many friends 
Marilyn is preceded in death by: 
Parents - James and Grace Seaton 
Husband - Francis Arthur “Bud” Murray 
Brother - Glen Seaton 
Sister-in-law - Marjorie (Richard) Hovey 
Sister-in-law - Lois Murray 
Sister-in-law - Betty Pittack 
Sister-in-law - Etta (Dick) Grider 
Brother-in-law – Jerry Wheeler

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 </figure>Marilyn Murray, 87, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. 
The funeral service will be Thursday at 10:30 AM, at the First United 
Methodist Church in Columbus with Rev. Cindi Stewart officiating. 
Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on 
Wednesday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue
 Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a
 family prayer service at 10:15 AM on Thursday at the church. In lieu 
of flowers, memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, 
Columbus Public Library, or the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation. 
 Her family and friends extend their thanks to the caring staff at 
Brookestone Acres, the hospice team from Columbus Community Hospital and
 to Rev. Cindi Stewart for her ministry. 
Marilyn was born February 1, 1936, in Abilene, Kansas, to James and 
Grace (Goodnight) Seaton. She graduated from Abilene High School and 
worked as the church secretary at a United Methodist Church in Salina, 
Kansas, before moving to Columbus. 
Marilyn was united in marriage to Francis Arthur “Bud” Murray in 
Columbus on September 5, 1971. Marilyn retired from B-D Manufacturing in
 1971. She and Bud made their home in Columbus at the house Marilyn 
loved. Following Bud’s retirement from BD Manufacturing, they spent 
part of the winter in Destin, Florida, and began to travel, including 
trips to Alaska. 
Marilyn was a long time member of First United Methodist Church, served 
as president of United Methodist Women and was an active member of the 
morning circle. She was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi, Crafty Capers
 Extension Club, GFWC Columbus Women’s Club, and the Elks Country Club 
Women’s Golf Association. 
Marilyn also loved volunteering for the Red Cross Bloodmobile for more 
than nineteen years, the Platte Valley Sheltered Workshop, the Columbus 
Area United Way, and the American Cancer Society. She was a recipient 
of the United Way “Volunteer of the Year” award. Marilyn served on 
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Board from 2015 to 2021, where 
she was instrumental in the success of its annual golf outing. 
Marilyn was a skilled bridge player who played in three bridge clubs 
which she helped to establish and maintain. She taught a number of 
friends to play and enjoy the game, as well. Marilyn’s hobbies and 
pastimes included gardening, sewing, needlework, reading mystery novels,
 playing golf, and fishing in Minnesota with her husband and brother and
 sister-in –law. 
In her later years, Marilyn became an international traveler and 
particularly loved to see the world from the deck of a cruise ship. She 
visited China, Great Britain, France, Scandinavia, Australia, Venice, 
Israel, Greece, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Her last cruise was a 
four and half month cruise exploring the southern hemisphere. On these 
cruises, Marilyn developed friendships with people from around the world
 including London and Australia, with whom she stayed in contact by 
email. 
Marilyn is survived by: 
Sister-in-law - Joan Seaton of Wichita, KS 
Nephew - Alan (Karen) Seaton of Overland Park, KS 
Nephew - Reed (Annika) Seaton of Austin, TX 
Sister-in-law - Faye Wheeler of O’Neill, NE 
Brother-in-law – Clifford Pittack of Tilden, NE 
Great-nieces &amp; nephews, and many friends 
Marilyn is preceded in death by: 
Parents - James and Grace Seaton 
Husband - Francis Arthur “Bud” Murray 
Brother - Glen Seaton 
Sister-in-law - Marjorie (Richard) Hovey 
Sister-in-law - Lois Murray 
Sister-in-law - Betty Pittack 
Sister-in-law - Etta (Dick) Grider 
Brother-in-law – Jerry Wheeler

Marilyn Murray

Suzan (Waeckerle) Svoboda was born on November 13, 1942. She died on March 4, 2023, at&nbsp;St. Luke’s South Hospital.

Suzy
 is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Gregg Svoboda, Overland 
Park; son David Svoboda, Kansas City, MO; son Brian Svoboda (Jill), 
Wesley Chapel, FL; and daughter Ruthie Basile (Steve), Olathe, KS.

She
 is also survived by her grandchildren: Cori Price (Derek), Lakeland, 
FL; Henry Basile, Silver Spring, MD; and Abigail Basile, Olathe, KS.

Suzy
 was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Virginia (Fitch) 
Waeckerle, and her brother, Charles Henry (Hank) Waeckerle.

She was a graduate of then Salina High School in Salina, Kansas, and attended Marymount College, Salina, for a short time.

Suzy
 was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Midway through life, she 
became a marathon runner, educational paraprofessional and social worker
 for the State of Kansas. In her retirement years, Suzy enjoyed her 
membership in Johnson County Young Matrons (JCYM), and was actively 
involved in daily life at Tallgrass Creek Senior Living Community.&nbsp;

Throughout
 her married life with husband, Gregg, the couple was involved in 
Catholic parish activities in each of the communities across the Midwest
 in which they lived. The couple was instrumental in the fundraising 
efforts leading to the building of the Adoration Chapel at St. Michael 
the Archangel in Leawood, where they were/are members of the parish 
family.

A
 Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, at 
St. Michael the Archangel. Interment will take place at 12:30 p.m. on 
Saturday, March 11, at the Prince of Peace Chapel, Resurrection Catholic
 Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.

In
 lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial gifts on behalf of 
Suzy Svoboda to St. Michael the Archangel. To give, click <a href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/b1ba166a-70e6-49c2-a288-124c30c3f4dd">HERE</a>&nbsp;and scroll down to Memorial Gift.

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 </figure>Suzan (Waeckerle) Svoboda was born on November 13, 1942. She died on March 4, 2023, at&nbsp;St. Luke’s South Hospital.Suzy
 is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Gregg Svoboda, Overland 
Park; son David Svoboda, Kansas City, MO; son Brian Svoboda (Jill), 
Wesley Chapel, FL; and daughter Ruthie Basile (Steve), Olathe, KS.She
 is also survived by her grandchildren: Cori Price (Derek), Lakeland, 
FL; Henry Basile, Silver Spring, MD; and Abigail Basile, Olathe, KS.Suzy
 was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Virginia (Fitch) 
Waeckerle, and her brother, Charles Henry (Hank) Waeckerle.She was a graduate of then Salina High School in Salina, Kansas, and attended Marymount College, Salina, for a short time.Suzy
 was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Midway through life, she 
became a marathon runner, educational paraprofessional and social worker
 for the State of Kansas. In her retirement years, Suzy enjoyed her 
membership in Johnson County Young Matrons (JCYM), and was actively 
involved in daily life at Tallgrass Creek Senior Living Community.&nbsp;Throughout
 her married life with husband, Gregg, the couple was involved in 
Catholic parish activities in each of the communities across the Midwest
 in which they lived. The couple was instrumental in the fundraising 
efforts leading to the building of the Adoration Chapel at St. Michael 
the Archangel in Leawood, where they were/are members of the parish 
family.A
 Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, at 
St. Michael the Archangel. Interment will take place at 12:30 p.m. on 
Saturday, March 11, at the Prince of Peace Chapel, Resurrection Catholic
 Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.In
 lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial gifts on behalf of 
Suzy Svoboda to St. Michael the Archangel. To give, click <a href="https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/b1ba166a-70e6-49c2-a288-124c30c3f4dd">HERE</a>&nbsp;and scroll down to Memorial Gift.

Suzan (Waeckerle) Svoboda

We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, we had to say 
goodbye to William Otters of Denver, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in
 the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light
 a candle in honor of William Otters or <a href="https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/flowers/16068351">send a beautiful flower arrangement</a> to the funeral service.

He
 was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Arthur 
Otters and Catherine Otters (Norkin); his wife Debra Otters (Moldrem) of
 Denver, Iowa.; his children, John Otters (Kari) of Cresco, IA, Mark 
Otters (Jennie) of Salina, KS, Mary Gaede of Dubuque, IA, Julie Brimer 
(Jeremy) of Kansas City, MO, Eva-Nicole Otters of Monroe, WI and Marggie
 Duncan (Jared) of Lakeville, MN.; his grandchildren, Jackson Smith 
(Megan) of Cresco, IA, Olivia Smith of Cresco, IA, Langston, Ella Otters
 of Cresco, IA, Emily Tieskotter of West Union, IA, William Gaede (Will)
 of Dubuque, IA, Aniston, Benten Duncan of Lakeville, MN, Hayden, Jayden
 Smith and Kayden Dickau of Monroe, WI.; and his siblings, Arthur Otters
 of New Hartford, IA, Robert Otters (Rose) of Fredericksburg, IA, Ronald
 Otters of Fort Atkinson, IA and Kathleen (Dolly) of Marlow, OK.

A
 reception will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 
PM at the Fort Atkinson Community Center (303 3rd St NW, Fort Atkinson, 
IA 52144).

We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2023, we had to say 
goodbye to William Otters of Denver, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in
 the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light
 a candle in honor of William Otters or <a href="https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/flowers/16068351">send a beautiful flower arrangement</a> to the funeral service.He
 was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Arthur 
Otters and Catherine Otters (Norkin); his wife Debra Otters (Moldrem) of
 Denver, Iowa.; his children, John Otters (Kari) of Cresco, IA, Mark 
Otters (Jennie) of Salina, KS, Mary Gaede of Dubuque, IA, Julie Brimer 
(Jeremy) of Kansas City, MO, Eva-Nicole Otters of Monroe, WI and Marggie
 Duncan (Jared) of Lakeville, MN.; his grandchildren, Jackson Smith 
(Megan) of Cresco, IA, Olivia Smith of Cresco, IA, Langston, Ella Otters
 of Cresco, IA, Emily Tieskotter of West Union, IA, William Gaede (Will)
 of Dubuque, IA, Aniston, Benten Duncan of Lakeville, MN, Hayden, Jayden
 Smith and Kayden Dickau of Monroe, WI.; and his siblings, Arthur Otters
 of New Hartford, IA, Robert Otters (Rose) of Fredericksburg, IA, Ronald
 Otters of Fort Atkinson, IA and Kathleen (Dolly) of Marlow, OK.A
 reception will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 
PM at the Fort Atkinson Community Center (303 3rd St NW, Fort Atkinson, 
IA 52144).

William Otters

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February 9, 1989 ~ February 14, 2023 (age 34)

Joel Michael Pengra, 34, of Waipahu, Hawaii, died February 14, 2023, in Guam while serving as a First-Class Navy Diver.

Joel was born in Salina, Kansas, February 9, 1989, to Robert P. and Christine A. Pengra.&nbsp; His mother proceeded him in death March 18, 1993.&nbsp; Joel was united in marriage to Samantha Teramae October 15, 2016.

Joel was a 2007 graduate of Southeast of Saline High School where he excelled in athletics, especially football and baseball.&nbsp; After graduating, Joel spent a year at Hutchinson Community College studying fire science before enlisting in the Navy in May 2009.&nbsp; In February 2010, Joel graduated from Naval Dive and Salvage Training Center in Panama City, Florida as a Second-Class Navy Diver.&nbsp; He then reported to Yokosuka, Japan.&nbsp; In April 2013, Joel reported to Pearl City, Hawaii and qualified as a First-Class Navy Diver May 2016.&nbsp; Joel completed three tours with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One and was most recently a member of Naval Special Warfare Group EIGHT.&nbsp; Joel received numerous medals and decorations during his naval service.

Also preceding Joel in death were his grandparents, Robert L. and Carol Pengra and grandmother Carol Woodard.

Left to mourn are Joel’s wife Samantha, children Ava and Kole, all of home; mom and dad, Angie and Robert Pengra of Salina, KS;&nbsp; sister Alyssa Pengra;&nbsp; twin brother Jordan Pengra and wife Maria;&nbsp; brother Jacob Pengra and wife Megan;&nbsp; nieces and nephews Shailyn Girardot, Mason and Lilah Pengra, all of Kansas City area; grandparents Bob and Amy Pixler; and grandfather Gerald Vanover.&nbsp; Joel also leaves aunts, uncles, cousins and an unmeasurable number of friends and shipmates.

Joel was generous, a loving husband, and trusted father, son, brother, teammate, shipmate, and friend.&nbsp; 

Micah 6:8 describes what God requires to live just, do what’s right, be fair, be kind, and show compassion.&nbsp; Treat each other well, be humble, think of others first and to walk quietly with God.&nbsp; Joel lived as he was required to live.

In Hawaii, there has been a formal military memorial, funeral, and burial service.&nbsp; Joel was laid to rest February 28, in Hawaii Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii.&nbsp; There will be a memorial service honoring Joel Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Foursquare Church, 1325 East Cloud, Salina, Kansas.

Suggested memorials include The Navy Seal Foundation or The First Tee of Salina.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joel-Pengra">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joel-Pengra</a>February 9, 1989 ~ February 14, 2023 (age 34)Joel Michael Pengra, 34, of Waipahu, Hawaii, died February 14, 2023, in Guam while serving as a First-Class Navy Diver.Joel was born in Salina, Kansas, February 9, 1989, to Robert P. and Christine A. Pengra.&nbsp; His mother proceeded him in death March 18, 1993.&nbsp; Joel was united in marriage to Samantha Teramae October 15, 2016.Joel was a 2007 graduate of Southeast of Saline High School where he excelled in athletics, especially football and baseball.&nbsp; After graduating, Joel spent a year at Hutchinson Community College studying fire science before enlisting in the Navy in May 2009.&nbsp; In February 2010, Joel graduated from Naval Dive and Salvage Training Center in Panama City, Florida as a Second-Class Navy Diver.&nbsp; He then reported to Yokosuka, Japan.&nbsp; In April 2013, Joel reported to Pearl City, Hawaii and qualified as a First-Class Navy Diver May 2016.&nbsp; Joel completed three tours with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One and was most recently a member of Naval Special Warfare Group EIGHT.&nbsp; Joel received numerous medals and decorations during his naval service.Also preceding Joel in death were his grandparents, Robert L. and Carol Pengra and grandmother Carol Woodard.Left to mourn are Joel’s wife Samantha, children Ava and Kole, all of home; mom and dad, Angie and Robert Pengra of Salina, KS;&nbsp; sister Alyssa Pengra;&nbsp; twin brother Jordan Pengra and wife Maria;&nbsp; brother Jacob Pengra and wife Megan;&nbsp; nieces and nephews Shailyn Girardot, Mason and Lilah Pengra, all of Kansas City area; grandparents Bob and Amy Pixler; and grandfather Gerald Vanover.&nbsp; Joel also leaves aunts, uncles, cousins and an unmeasurable number of friends and shipmates.Joel was generous, a loving husband, and trusted father, son, brother, teammate, shipmate, and friend.&nbsp; Micah 6:8 describes what God requires to live just, do what’s right, be fair, be kind, and show compassion.&nbsp; Treat each other well, be humble, think of others first and to walk quietly with God.&nbsp; Joel lived as he was required to live.In Hawaii, there has been a formal military memorial, funeral, and burial service.&nbsp; Joel was laid to rest February 28, in Hawaii Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii.&nbsp; There will be a memorial service honoring Joel Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Foursquare Church, 1325 East Cloud, Salina, Kansas.Suggested memorials include The Navy Seal Foundation or The First Tee of Salina.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joel-Pengra/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joel-Pengra/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Joel Michael Pengra, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joel-Pengra/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Joel Pengra

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David Lynn Pfortmiller, 74, passed away on March 1st, 2023. David, “Dave,” was born in Russell, Kansas, to Arnold and Frieda (Hofstetter) Pfortmiller. 

He grew up near Natoma, Kansas on the Pfortmiller family farm.&nbsp;

Upon graduating from Natoma high school in 1967, Dave enlisted in the Air Force and served in military intelligence as a Morse systems operator during the Vietnam war. During this time, he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and Istanbul, Turkey. He was honorably discharged in 1976. Dave remembered the Morse code system, years after he was discharged, and loved showing off his skills to his daughters.&nbsp;

After serving in the military, Dave attended and graduated from Kansas State Salina, with a degree in engineering. 

In 1979, Dave was united in marriage to Darcel Stech. Though this union ended, they were blessed with three daughters, Desi, Darshay, and Deaira. &nbsp;

Dave worked for Agco (formerly known as Richardson’s Manufacturing/Sunflower), as a supervisor in the tool and die department. Reliable and hardworking, his love of working in ag mechanics provided him a professional life where it felt like he never worked a day in his life. Only after his retirement, did Dave realize that a life of leisure was the greatest job he ever had. He enjoyed traveling with his partner Loretta on several bus trips across the country, in his retirement years.

In his free time, Dave could be found taking walks, golfing, or playing Sudoku. He also loved playing ping-pong, which was a hobby he picked up during his time in the Air Force. His daughters fondly remember their ping-pong table in the basement, when growing up, and being in awe of how he could play. He was a devoted dad and grandpa and always enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events. He would often check-in daily, either in person or by phone, just to see what everyone was doing.

Dave will be remembered as being a loving father, brother, son, and friend whose honest wisdom and analytical insight was often called upon. Along with his sensible advice, you could count on him cracking a joke, which inevitably followed with him laughing at it. His willingness to lend an attentive ear was always appreciated. Practical, trustworthy, and selfless, Dave has passed on life’s greatest lessons to his children and grandchildren who are forever grateful to have had him as a mentor and who will miss him greatly.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Frieda.

 Survivors include his long-term companion Loretta Detrixhe of Concordia; siblings Roger Pfortmiller of Linwood, Carolyn (Jerry) Bigham of Newton, Sondra Pfortmiller of Wichita; children Desi (Nate) Richards of Beloit, Darshay (Eric) Frederking of Sylvan Grove, Deaira (Tyson) LeSage of Hays; grandchildren Reese, Rowan, Wilder, Ledger, and Winnie Richards; Kenzley, Kelton, and Kai Frederking; and Mila and Liv LeSage.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7 at the Beloit First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be given to the Pfortmiller Grandchildren's Education Fund.

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

<h2>David Pfortmiller, Beloit</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>David Pfortmiller</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/david-pfortmiller">https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/david-pfortmiller</a>August 8, 1948 - March 1, 2023David Lynn Pfortmiller, 74, passed away on March 1st, 2023. David, “Dave,” was born in Russell, Kansas, to Arnold and Frieda (Hofstetter) Pfortmiller. He grew up near Natoma, Kansas on the Pfortmiller family farm.&nbsp;Upon graduating from Natoma high school in 1967, Dave enlisted in the Air Force and served in military intelligence as a Morse systems operator during the Vietnam war. During this time, he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and Istanbul, Turkey. He was honorably discharged in 1976. Dave remembered the Morse code system, years after he was discharged, and loved showing off his skills to his daughters.&nbsp;After serving in the military, Dave attended and graduated from Kansas State Salina, with a degree in engineering. In 1979, Dave was united in marriage to Darcel Stech. Though this union ended, they were blessed with three daughters, Desi, Darshay, and Deaira. &nbsp;Dave worked for Agco (formerly known as Richardson’s Manufacturing/Sunflower), as a supervisor in the tool and die department. Reliable and hardworking, his love of working in ag mechanics provided him a professional life where it felt like he never worked a day in his life. Only after his retirement, did Dave realize that a life of leisure was the greatest job he ever had. He enjoyed traveling with his partner Loretta on several bus trips across the country, in his retirement years.In his free time, Dave could be found taking walks, golfing, or playing Sudoku. He also loved playing ping-pong, which was a hobby he picked up during his time in the Air Force. His daughters fondly remember their ping-pong table in the basement, when growing up, and being in awe of how he could play. He was a devoted dad and grandpa and always enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events. He would often check-in daily, either in person or by phone, just to see what everyone was doing.Dave will be remembered as being a loving father, brother, son, and friend whose honest wisdom and analytical insight was often called upon. Along with his sensible advice, you could count on him cracking a joke, which inevitably followed with him laughing at it. His willingness to lend an attentive ear was always appreciated. Practical, trustworthy, and selfless, Dave has passed on life’s greatest lessons to his children and grandchildren who are forever grateful to have had him as a mentor and who will miss him greatly.Dave was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Frieda. Survivors include his long-term companion Loretta Detrixhe of Concordia; siblings Roger Pfortmiller of Linwood, Carolyn (Jerry) Bigham of Newton, Sondra Pfortmiller of Wichita; children Desi (Nate) Richards of Beloit, Darshay (Eric) Frederking of Sylvan Grove, Deaira (Tyson) LeSage of Hays; grandchildren Reese, Rowan, Wilder, Ledger, and Winnie Richards; Kenzley, Kelton, and Kai Frederking; and Mila and Liv LeSage.&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7 at the Beloit First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Pfortmiller Grandchildren's Education Fund.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;David Pfortmiller, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/david-pfortmiller/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

David Pfortmiller 

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Sandra Lynn Lillie, 86, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Schowalter Villa. She was born July 26, 1936 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Martha (Carr) Thomas. She graduated Salina High School with the class of 1954. Sandra worked for Dillon’s Grocery Store for 20 years as a meat wrapper. She was united in marriage to Clifford E. Lillie. He preceded her in death in 2007. Sandra is survived by her two children, Michael Lillie of Moundridge, and Kathy (Dan) Korona of Chicago, IL; grandson Brett Ashley Korona, and one brother. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Karen Reed; and one sister. Cremation is planned. Inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kansas.

Cards and condolences can be mailed to Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sandra Lynn Lillie, 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>Sandra Lynn Lillie, Hesston</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Sandra-Lillie/#!/TributeWall">https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Sandra-Lillie/#!/TributeWall</a>July 26, 2936- February 27, 2023Sandra Lynn Lillie, 86, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Schowalter Villa. She was born July 26, 1936 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Martha (Carr) Thomas. She graduated Salina High School with the class of 1954. Sandra worked for Dillon’s Grocery Store for 20 years as a meat wrapper. She was united in marriage to Clifford E. Lillie. He preceded her in death in 2007. Sandra is survived by her two children, Michael Lillie of Moundridge, and Kathy (Dan) Korona of Chicago, IL; grandson Brett Ashley Korona, and one brother. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter Karen Reed; and one sister. Cremation is planned. Inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kansas. Cards and condolences can be mailed to Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sandra Lynn Lillie, 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>.

Sandra Lynn Lillie

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George Richard Brown, 81, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away at 8:21 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. Richard was born in LaCrosse, Kansas on August 13, 1941, a son of George Brown, Jr. and Dora (Schweitzer) Brown. Richard attended Danby Valley grade school, rural Brownell, Kansas and graduated from Brownell High School, Brownell, Kansas in 1959. Through the years Richard worked as a farmer, a foreman and supervisor for San Ore Construction, of McPherson, JH Shears as a superintendent of road construction, Hutchinson, Kansas, Farmland and CHS as a mechanic until he retired. Richard enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, hunting, loved feeding his outdoor critters, and spending time with his friends and family, especially all his grand kids. Richard Brown was united in marriage to Carol Davis on June 1, 1963 in McCracken, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McCracken. This union was blessed with the birth of two children, Shelley and Gary. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Carol Brown, of Hesston, Kansas; his children Shelley Drassen and her husband Joe of O'Fallen, Illinois and Gary Brown of McPherson, Kansas; his sister Ann Chandley and her husband John of Hutchinson, Kansas. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Megan Richmond and her husband Matt and Allison Drassen and his great-grandchild, Tyson Reeves. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger-Wiggins Chapel, in McPherson, Kansas. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, Kansas with Pastor Norma McNair officiating. Memorials are to the SonLife Broadcasting Network and the can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of George Richard Brown 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>George Richard Brown</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/George-Brown-119/#!/TributeWall">https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/George-Brown-119/#!/TributeWall</a>August 13, 1941 - March 2, 2023George Richard Brown, 81, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away at 8:21 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas. Richard was born in LaCrosse, Kansas on August 13, 1941, a son of George Brown, Jr. and Dora (Schweitzer) Brown. Richard attended Danby Valley grade school, rural Brownell, Kansas and graduated from Brownell High School, Brownell, Kansas in 1959. Through the years Richard worked as a farmer, a foreman and supervisor for San Ore Construction, of McPherson, JH Shears as a superintendent of road construction, Hutchinson, Kansas, Farmland and CHS as a mechanic until he retired. Richard enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, hunting, loved feeding his outdoor critters, and spending time with his friends and family, especially all his grand kids. Richard Brown was united in marriage to Carol Davis on June 1, 1963 in McCracken, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McCracken. This union was blessed with the birth of two children, Shelley and Gary. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Carol Brown, of Hesston, Kansas; his children Shelley Drassen and her husband Joe of O'Fallen, Illinois and Gary Brown of McPherson, Kansas; his sister Ann Chandley and her husband John of Hutchinson, Kansas. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Megan Richmond and her husband Matt and Allison Drassen and his great-grandchild, Tyson Reeves. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger-Wiggins Chapel, in McPherson, Kansas. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, Kansas with Pastor Norma McNair officiating. Memorials are to the SonLife Broadcasting Network and the can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of George Richard Brown 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>.

George Richard Brown

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Evelyn Ruth Halbert, 81, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born on February 14, 1942 in Newton, KS to Dennis and Alvina (Nightengale) Thomi. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1960.

After a marriage that gave her two children, she married Darrell (Dick) Halbert in McPherson on August 7, 1982. 

She worked in housekeeping at Wheat State Motel and Super 8 Hotel in McPherson and as a dietary aide at Stonecreek Manor Assisted Living in Louisville, KY. Evelyn adored all of her grandchildren, working in her flowerbed, loved going antiquing, doted on her dog Missy, and was always doing some home improvement project. One of her favorite pastimes was playing cards and games with family and friends. She is survived by husband Darrell, son Craig Stephens and wife Kathy, daughter Sandy (Stephens) Abell and husband David, stepdaughter Tondra (Halbert) Fry and husband Bob, stepdaughter Jacquelyn (Halbert) Cutrear and husband Blake, stepson Richard Todd Halbert, brother Charles Rhea, sister-in-law Dena Rhea, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Virgil Rhea, sister Venda Kay Rhea, and brother Curtis Rhea. Following Evelyn's wishes, no funeral service will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67546. Family and friends will be received at 1201 Glendale Rd., McPherson, KS on Sunday, March 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Evelyn Ruth Halbert please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=321&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Evelyn Ruth Halbert</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Halbert/#!/TributeWall">https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Halbert/#!/TributeWall</a>February 14, 1942 - March 3, 2023Evelyn Ruth Halbert, 81, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born on February 14, 1942 in Newton, KS to Dennis and Alvina (Nightengale) Thomi. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1960. After a marriage that gave her two children, she married Darrell (Dick) Halbert in McPherson on August 7, 1982. She worked in housekeeping at Wheat State Motel and Super 8 Hotel in McPherson and as a dietary aide at Stonecreek Manor Assisted Living in Louisville, KY. Evelyn adored all of her grandchildren, working in her flowerbed, loved going antiquing, doted on her dog Missy, and was always doing some home improvement project. One of her favorite pastimes was playing cards and games with family and friends. She is survived by husband Darrell, son Craig Stephens and wife Kathy, daughter Sandy (Stephens) Abell and husband David, stepdaughter Tondra (Halbert) Fry and husband Bob, stepdaughter Jacquelyn (Halbert) Cutrear and husband Blake, stepson Richard Todd Halbert, brother Charles Rhea, sister-in-law Dena Rhea, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Virgil Rhea, sister Venda Kay Rhea, and brother Curtis Rhea. Following Evelyn's wishes, no funeral service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67546. Family and friends will be received at 1201 Glendale Rd., McPherson, KS on Sunday, March 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Evelyn Ruth Halbert please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=321&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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Mark Andrew Hixon, age 65, died at his residence in Clay Center, KS on March 1, 2023. He was born to Dean and Virginia (Bruce) Hixon, on December 25, 1957 in Clay Center, Kansas. 

Mark grew up in Clay Center and attended Clay Center schools; he later received his GED. 

He worked for various farm operations in Clay County, owned and operated Mark’s Detail Shop and was a mechanic for Village Auto Tech. Mark later worked for Junction City-Fort Riley Transportation Company. He was most proud of the work he did as a pipe fitter in the shipyards of Bath Ironworks in Bath, Maine. 

Mark is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gregory and a nephew.

Brother: Bruce (Annette) Hixon of Bowdoin, Maine

A niece, great-niece, great-nephew, and great-great niece

Funeral Services:&nbsp; Will be held at a later date.

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials can be made to a charity of the donors choice c/o the funeral home

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/mark-hixon">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/mark-hixon</a>December 25, 1957 - March 1, 2023Mark Andrew Hixon, age 65, died at his residence in Clay Center, KS on March 1, 2023. He was born to Dean and Virginia (Bruce) Hixon, on December 25, 1957 in Clay Center, Kansas. Mark grew up in Clay Center and attended Clay Center schools; he later received his GED. He worked for various farm operations in Clay County, owned and operated Mark’s Detail Shop and was a mechanic for Village Auto Tech. Mark later worked for Junction City-Fort Riley Transportation Company. He was most proud of the work he did as a pipe fitter in the shipyards of Bath Ironworks in Bath, Maine. Mark is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gregory and a nephew.Survivors:Brother: Jeff Hixon of Topeka, KSBrother: Bruce (Annette) Hixon of Bowdoin, MaineA niece, great-niece, great-nephew, and great-great nieceFuneral Services:&nbsp; Will be held at a later date.Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials can be made to a charity of the donors choice c/o the funeral home

Mark Hixon

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WHITE CITY Clyde’s life began on November 27, 1925, on the family farm south of Latimer.&nbsp; He is the son of Theodore “T.W.” and Mae (McCann) Kasten.

Clyde spent all his life in the Latimer area except three years when the family moved to Wakefield, KS.&nbsp; In 1942, they made a move back to the farm east of Latimer and started farming with his father. 

Clyde was united in marriage to Ardella Hanson on August 28, 1944, in White City. &nbsp;

He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church serving as church chairman and Elder for many years. Clyde was the Highland Township Assessor and a Highland Township trustee for several years.&nbsp; 

He loved to play cards and dominos and especially loved driving his John Deere Gator. 

Clyde is survived by his sons Gary (Connie) of Manhattan, Wayne, of White City, Randy (Catherine) of Herington, and Richard (Darlene) of White City, his sister-in-law Barbara Tiede, his 10 grandchildren, Shanda (Jared) Wilson, Shawn (Lorri) Kasten, Shane (Melissa) Kasten, Shelly Woods, Kerry (Lacie) Kasten, Joshua Kasten, Betsy Kasten, Kyler (Tanna) Kasten, Kilynn (Zeb) Elliott, Kasey (Tanner) Anderson, great-grandchildren Lindsey and Luke Wilson, Grayson, Kaitlyn, and Addison Kasten, Jacob Kasten, Cutler and Kinsley Jo Kasten, Kamryn and Kreyton Anderson, Kymber, Kale, Koy and Keeley Kasten, Kannen, Kycen and Kohen Elliott; stepgrandchildren Alicia (Michael) McDaniel, Brandon Mottl, Troy Dodd; and stepgreat-grandchildren Chasyn, Jaxyn and Zebadyah McDaniel.&nbsp; 

Clyde passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023, at Diversacare in Council Grove.&nbsp; 

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 78 years Ardella, his daughter Gelane, &nbsp;and sisters Hazel Ruether and Laura Brewer.&nbsp; 

His family will gather with friends on Wednesday March 8, 2023, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Latimer where his funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. led by Pastor King Crawford. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.&nbsp; There will be a luncheon following the burial at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington.&nbsp; 

Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; 

Memorial contributions in Clyde’s name Latimer Lutheran Church Preservation Society in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; 

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/clyde-kasten">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/clyde-kasten</a>November 27, 1925 - March 1, 2023WHITE CITY Clyde’s life began on November 27, 1925, on the family farm south of Latimer.&nbsp; He is the son of Theodore “T.W.” and Mae (McCann) Kasten. Clyde spent all his life in the Latimer area except three years when the family moved to Wakefield, KS.&nbsp; In 1942, they made a move back to the farm east of Latimer and started farming with his father. Clyde was united in marriage to Ardella Hanson on August 28, 1944, in White City. &nbsp;He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church serving as church chairman and Elder for many years. Clyde was the Highland Township Assessor and a Highland Township trustee for several years.&nbsp; He loved to play cards and dominos and especially loved driving his John Deere Gator. Clyde is survived by his sons Gary (Connie) of Manhattan, Wayne, of White City, Randy (Catherine) of Herington, and Richard (Darlene) of White City, his sister-in-law Barbara Tiede, his 10 grandchildren, Shanda (Jared) Wilson, Shawn (Lorri) Kasten, Shane (Melissa) Kasten, Shelly Woods, Kerry (Lacie) Kasten, Joshua Kasten, Betsy Kasten, Kyler (Tanna) Kasten, Kilynn (Zeb) Elliott, Kasey (Tanner) Anderson, great-grandchildren Lindsey and Luke Wilson, Grayson, Kaitlyn, and Addison Kasten, Jacob Kasten, Cutler and Kinsley Jo Kasten, Kamryn and Kreyton Anderson, Kymber, Kale, Koy and Keeley Kasten, Kannen, Kycen and Kohen Elliott; stepgrandchildren Alicia (Michael) McDaniel, Brandon Mottl, Troy Dodd; and stepgreat-grandchildren Chasyn, Jaxyn and Zebadyah McDaniel.&nbsp; Clyde passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023, at Diversacare in Council Grove.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 78 years Ardella, his daughter Gelane, &nbsp;and sisters Hazel Ruether and Laura Brewer.&nbsp; His family will gather with friends on Wednesday March 8, 2023, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Latimer where his funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. led by Pastor King Crawford. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.&nbsp; There will be a luncheon following the burial at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington.&nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Clyde’s name Latimer Lutheran Church Preservation Society in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Clyde at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/4253c5a2-393c-4ba7-bc06-42158f505c41" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Clyde Everett Kasten, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/4253c5a2-393c-4ba7-bc06-42158f505c41" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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BURNS Lowell Larsen died on Wednesday,&nbsp;March 1, 2023, at St. Luke’s Living Center in Marion. He was born on the Larsen farm, north of Burns, Kansas on December 18, 1932, to William and Adelia M. (Ireland) Larsen. His paternal grandparents Jacob and H. Annie (Jorgensen) Larsen were Danish immigrants who homesteaded the farm and land in the late&nbsp;1870s. He lived on the Larsen farm until recently.

Lowell was a member of the Burns community&nbsp;his entire life. He was a 1950 graduate of Burns High School. 

Lowell was a livestock farmer with many interests. He was a ham radio operator and a private pilot who had a private airstrip at his farm. In the 1970s he delivered private planes across the country. He was the Burns mail carrier for many years. Lowell did electrical work for area neighbors, helped at the hardware store, and helped his brother Clyde at his service station in Burns.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Milton, Clyde, Ruth Aubuchon, and Florence Biehl, niece Leah Fay Larsen and nephew Timothy Larsen. 

He is survived by his cousins Jeraldine (Larsen) Sprouse of Santa Barbara, CA, A. Cordell Larsen of Andover, and Rose (Larsen) Decker of El Dorado, and his nieces and nephews Phyllis (Larsen)&nbsp;Ericson&nbsp;of Lincoln, NE, Bruce&nbsp;Larsen&nbsp;of Parsons, Milton&nbsp;Larsen&nbsp;of Gig Harbor, WA, Eric Larsen of Chicago, David Larsen of Wichita, Bill Biehl of&nbsp;Lenexa,&nbsp;and Bonnie ( Biehl) Bohn of Basehor, KS and&nbsp;his very special neighbors, the Jodi and Jim Bob Watkins family.&nbsp;

A celebration of Lowell’s life&nbsp;will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11 a.m.&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Burns Community Church led by Pastor Jim Helzer.

Memorial contributions in Lowell’s name may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice or St. Jude’s&nbsp;Children's&nbsp;Research Hospital, in care of the funeral home.

Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. 

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/lowell-larsen">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/lowell-larsen</a>December 18, 1932 - March 1, 2023BURNS Lowell Larsen died on Wednesday,&nbsp;March 1, 2023, at St. Luke’s Living Center in Marion. He was born on the Larsen farm, north of Burns, Kansas on December 18, 1932, to William and Adelia M. (Ireland) Larsen. His paternal grandparents Jacob and H. Annie (Jorgensen) Larsen were Danish immigrants who homesteaded the farm and land in the late&nbsp;1870s. He lived on the Larsen farm until recently.Lowell was a member of the Burns community&nbsp;his entire life. He was a 1950 graduate of Burns High School. Lowell was a livestock farmer with many interests. He was a ham radio operator and a private pilot who had a private airstrip at his farm. In the 1970s he delivered private planes across the country. He was the Burns mail carrier for many years. Lowell did electrical work for area neighbors, helped at the hardware store, and helped his brother Clyde at his service station in Burns.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Milton, Clyde, Ruth Aubuchon, and Florence Biehl, niece Leah Fay Larsen and nephew Timothy Larsen. He is survived by his cousins Jeraldine (Larsen) Sprouse of Santa Barbara, CA, A. Cordell Larsen of Andover, and Rose (Larsen) Decker of El Dorado, and his nieces and nephews Phyllis (Larsen)&nbsp;Ericson&nbsp;of Lincoln, NE, Bruce&nbsp;Larsen&nbsp;of Parsons, Milton&nbsp;Larsen&nbsp;of Gig Harbor, WA, Eric Larsen of Chicago, David Larsen of Wichita, Bill Biehl of&nbsp;Lenexa,&nbsp;and Bonnie ( Biehl) Bohn of Basehor, KS and&nbsp;his very special neighbors, the Jodi and Jim Bob Watkins family.&nbsp;A celebration of Lowell’s life&nbsp;will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11 a.m.&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Burns Community Church led by Pastor Jim Helzer.Memorial contributions in Lowell’s name may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice or St. Jude’s&nbsp;Children's&nbsp;Research Hospital, in care of the funeral home.Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Lowell at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/b9935067-7bed-4da8-a8d9-ed938141c0f1" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Lowell Lee Larsen, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/b9935067-7bed-4da8-a8d9-ed938141c0f1" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Lowell Larsen

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MARION Pearl’s life began on March 16, 1936, in Okeene, Ok.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Edwin and Alice (Wiggin) Seibel. &nbsp;

Pearl attended school in Marion, where she met Ezra Helmer, and they were united in marriage on November 28, 1952 in Marion.

Pearl’s most important profession was that of a homemaker to her husband and four children.&nbsp; She also worked at Ron’s Cleaners for nearly 20 years and was an excellent seamstress.&nbsp; 

Pearl was a member of the Eastmoor United Methodist Church and involved in the United Methodist Women’s projects, especially the cookbook projects.&nbsp; She had been a member of the Neo-Century Club and enjoyed camping and fishing with family.&nbsp; Pearl looked forward to flea market finds, being together with her friends, and trips to Colorado.

Her greatest joy was her family which includes her son Dennis (Marsha) Helmer of Wichita, her late daughter and son-in-law Denice ( Raymond ) Bina, sons Douglas Helmer of Salida, CO, and Darin (Jan) Helmer of Marion; grandchildren Ramie (Jake) Seymour, Nichole Bina, Ryan (Kelly) Bina, Chuck ( Kristen) Bina, James (Olivia) Bina, Andrew (Molly) Bina, Amanda Bina, Aaron (Tara) Bina , Danae (Josey) Weaver, Jennifer Helmer, Michael Helmer, Lauren Helmer, David (Hilary) Helmer, Chris Helmer, Matt ( Rachel) Helmer and Jim (Chelsey) Helmer and 27 great-grandchildren.

Pearl passed away on February 28, 2023, at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro.&nbsp; 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Alice Seibel, husband Ezra, and daughter Denice and son-in-law (Raymond) Bina.&nbsp;

Friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, March 10th,&nbsp;at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; Pearl’s funeral service will be held on Saturday March 11th, at 11 a.m. at Eastmoor United Methodist Church led by Pastor Darren Frazer.&nbsp; Pearl will be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; 

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Eastmoor United Methodist Church or Hilltop Manor.&nbsp; 

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/pearl-helmer">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/pearl-helmer</a>March 16, 1936 - February 28, 2023MARION Pearl’s life began on March 16, 1936, in Okeene, Ok.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Edwin and Alice (Wiggin) Seibel. &nbsp;Pearl attended school in Marion, where she met Ezra Helmer, and they were united in marriage on November 28, 1952 in Marion.Pearl’s most important profession was that of a homemaker to her husband and four children.&nbsp; She also worked at Ron’s Cleaners for nearly 20 years and was an excellent seamstress.&nbsp; Pearl was a member of the Eastmoor United Methodist Church and involved in the United Methodist Women’s projects, especially the cookbook projects.&nbsp; She had been a member of the Neo-Century Club and enjoyed camping and fishing with family.&nbsp; Pearl looked forward to flea market finds, being together with her friends, and trips to Colorado.Her greatest joy was her family which includes her son Dennis (Marsha) Helmer of Wichita, her late daughter and son-in-law Denice ( Raymond ) Bina, sons Douglas Helmer of Salida, CO, and Darin (Jan) Helmer of Marion; grandchildren Ramie (Jake) Seymour, Nichole Bina, Ryan (Kelly) Bina, Chuck ( Kristen) Bina, James (Olivia) Bina, Andrew (Molly) Bina, Amanda Bina, Aaron (Tara) Bina , Danae (Josey) Weaver, Jennifer Helmer, Michael Helmer, Lauren Helmer, David (Hilary) Helmer, Chris Helmer, Matt ( Rachel) Helmer and Jim (Chelsey) Helmer and 27 great-grandchildren.Pearl passed away on February 28, 2023, at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Alice Seibel, husband Ezra, and daughter Denice and son-in-law (Raymond) Bina.&nbsp;Friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, March 10th,&nbsp;at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; Pearl’s funeral service will be held on Saturday March 11th, at 11 a.m. at Eastmoor United Methodist Church led by Pastor Darren Frazer.&nbsp; Pearl will be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Eastmoor United Methodist Church or Hilltop Manor.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Pearl at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/58df5d3c-877f-4cf3-8fb0-b0a823db1087" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Pearl Helmer, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/58df5d3c-877f-4cf3-8fb0-b0a823db1087" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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Maxine E. Girard, age 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Sunset Home, Concordia, Kansas on Friday, March 3, 2023.&nbsp; She was born on January 17, 1933 in Clifton, Kansas to Leo and Flossie (Zimmer) Esslinger.

She graduated from Clifton High School in 1951.

She married Paul Girard at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clifton, KS and they later divorced.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2010. To this union four children were born, Greg, Diane, Kathy and Kevin.

Maxine worked as a housekeeper in private homes and local nursing homes for many years.&nbsp; She loved growing flowers of any kind and always had a garden and was an avid animal lover.&nbsp; She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia.

Maxine is survived by her children Greg Girard (Florence), Concordia, KS; Diane Weaverling, Salina, KS; Kathy Thiessen (Brendon), Benton, KS and Kevin Girard, Concordia, KS; grandchildren Leslie Girard, Concordia, Evan Weaverling, Olathe, Ashley Weaverling, Wichita, Gabriel Hughes (Ashley), Newton, Erica Lee (Jeremy), Wichita, Jeremy Hughes (Jasmine), Salina &amp; Nicholas Hughes (Megan), Dacono, CO; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Matt Esslinger, Abilene, KS and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Flossie Esslinger, four brothers, Eldon, Eugene, Kenneth, Donald Esslinger, and a sister, Berniece Schreiber.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Clifton, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to Maxine Girard Memorial Fund to be determined at a later time. 

For online condolences please visit, www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/maxine-girard">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/maxine-girard</a>January 17, 1933- March 3, 2023Maxine E. Girard, age 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Sunset Home, Concordia, Kansas on Friday, March 3, 2023.&nbsp; She was born on January 17, 1933 in Clifton, Kansas to Leo and Flossie (Zimmer) Esslinger.She graduated from Clifton High School in 1951.She married Paul Girard at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clifton, KS and they later divorced.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2010. To this union four children were born, Greg, Diane, Kathy and Kevin.Maxine worked as a housekeeper in private homes and local nursing homes for many years.&nbsp; She loved growing flowers of any kind and always had a garden and was an avid animal lover.&nbsp; She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia.Maxine is survived by her children Greg Girard (Florence), Concordia, KS; Diane Weaverling, Salina, KS; Kathy Thiessen (Brendon), Benton, KS and Kevin Girard, Concordia, KS; grandchildren Leslie Girard, Concordia, Evan Weaverling, Olathe, Ashley Weaverling, Wichita, Gabriel Hughes (Ashley), Newton, Erica Lee (Jeremy), Wichita, Jeremy Hughes (Jasmine), Salina &amp; Nicholas Hughes (Megan), Dacono, CO; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Matt Esslinger, Abilene, KS and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Flossie Esslinger, four brothers, Eldon, Eugene, Kenneth, Donald Esslinger, and a sister, Berniece Schreiber.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Clifton, Kansas.The family suggests memorials to Maxine Girard Memorial Fund to be determined at a later time. For online condolences please visit, www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Maxine E. Girard, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/maxine-girard/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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Sister Clarene Kennedy died Friday, March 03, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 80 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 32 years.&nbsp; She was born in McCook, NE, on June 27, 1942, to James and Luetta Marie Meyers Kennedy, the fourth of four children, and was baptized Clarene Marie.&nbsp; 

She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on September 1, 1989.&nbsp; On September 4, 1990, Clarene received the habit. &nbsp;She pronounced first vows on June 5, 1992, and final vows on June 9, 1995.

Sister Clarene attended the Dominican School of Nursing in Great Bend, Kansas and received her diploma and nursing license in 1964.&nbsp; She worked as a nurse in hospitals and nursing homes for over 30 years.&nbsp; After entering the Sisters of Saint Joseph she spent a year in El Paso, Texas and then returned to Concordia and worked at Manna House of Prayer.&nbsp; She later completed Clinical pastoral education and&nbsp; attended Aquinas Institute of Theology and worked in parishes and nursing homes. She retired to the Motherhouse in January, 2016.

Sister Clarene was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A Bible Vigil Service will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Mary Jo Thummel as the eulogist.&nbsp; This will be followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel, Father Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; 

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

Memorials for Sister Clarene Kennedy 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.&nbsp; 

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-clarene-kennedy">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-clarene-kennedy</a>June 27, 1942 - March 3, 2023Sister Clarene Kennedy died Friday, March 03, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 80 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 32 years.&nbsp; She was born in McCook, NE, on June 27, 1942, to James and Luetta Marie Meyers Kennedy, the fourth of four children, and was baptized Clarene Marie.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on September 1, 1989.&nbsp; On September 4, 1990, Clarene received the habit. &nbsp;She pronounced first vows on June 5, 1992, and final vows on June 9, 1995.Sister Clarene attended the Dominican School of Nursing in Great Bend, Kansas and received her diploma and nursing license in 1964.&nbsp; She worked as a nurse in hospitals and nursing homes for over 30 years.&nbsp; After entering the Sisters of Saint Joseph she spent a year in El Paso, Texas and then returned to Concordia and worked at Manna House of Prayer.&nbsp; She later completed Clinical pastoral education and&nbsp; attended Aquinas Institute of Theology and worked in parishes and nursing homes. She retired to the Motherhouse in January, 2016.Sister Clarene was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;&nbsp;A Bible Vigil Service will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Mary Jo Thummel as the eulogist.&nbsp; This will be followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel, Father Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Mortuary, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Clarene Kennedy 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.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Sr. Clarene Kennedy, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-clarene-kennedy/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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