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

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

Polly Deloris Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John V. Comerford

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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&nbsp;An obituary is not available at this time for Polly Smith. 

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

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

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

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marcel Robert Tajchman, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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

Marcel Robert Tajchman

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

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

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

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

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

Dennis Muck

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daughter: Christine and husband Marshall Foster

Six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

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

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

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

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

Rosie Livengood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dan L. Ward, Sr.

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

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

James Schlaefli

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

 Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. 

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

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

Gregory Hamilton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kimberly Jo Hicks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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August 24, 1946 ~ March 24, 2023 (age 76)

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<h2>David M. McCann</h2><a href="https://www.schoenfhm.com/obituary/David-McCann">https://www.schoenfhm.com/obituary/David-McCann</a>August 24, 1946 ~ March 24, 2023 (age 76)An obituary is not available at this time for David M. McCann. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schoenfhm.com/obituary/David-McCann/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schoenfhm.com/obituary/David-McCann/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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Margaret Ann Allen, age 66, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, Kansas, where she had requested to spend her last days on hospice with the Sisters of St. Joseph there. Margaret was born September 2, 1956 at Hays, Kansas, daughter of Gladys M. Phillips and Thomas C. Allen of Plainville, Kansas. 

She graduated from Plainville Rural High School in 1974 and Fort Hays State University in 1978.

She married her best friend, John McKillip Edmonds, at Sacred Heart Church in Plainville, Kansas on February 1, 1980. He preceded her in death on October 24, 2013. They had two children, John Thomas and Wallis Sofie.

Margaret was a journalist. She worked for the Ellis County Star, the Manhattan Mercury, Scotts Bluff Star-Harold, Wichita Eagle, Daily Journal in Caracas, Venezuela and the Hays Daily News. She also worked for the Dallas Business Journal and was science writer for Southern Methodist University in the News and Communications Center in Dallas, Texas. Her expert communications resulted in a trip to CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research Research) near Geneva, Switzerland where she toured the Large Hadron Collider, the most powerful particle accelerator ever built. The accelerator sits in a tunnel 100 meters underground on the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva, Switzerland.

Margaret is survived by her children and one grandchild, Sarai Jackson, Hays; brothers Michael (Paula) of Douglas, Georgia and John (June Knittel) of Hays; sister Marcia Allen, CSJ of Concordia; nieces Josie (Jesse) Thompson and children,&nbsp; Hoxie, KS, Jessalyn (Zach) Brungardt, Hays; Anna Balthazor (Jason Rushford) and children, Wichita, Marlo (Daniel) Ross of Douglas, GA and children, Loy (Clay) Henderson and children, Andalusia, AL; Marnie Smith and son, Douglas, GA; nephew, Joseph Balthazor, Toronto, CA and many other relatives and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Mary E. Balthazor and niece Catherine Smith. 

It was Margaret's wishes to be cremated and services and inurnment are pending.

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<h2>Margaret Ann Allen</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/margaret-allen">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/margaret-allen</a>September 9, 1956 - March 24, 202Margaret Ann Allen, age 66, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, Kansas, where she had requested to spend her last days on hospice with the Sisters of St. Joseph there. Margaret was born September 2, 1956 at Hays, Kansas, daughter of Gladys M. Phillips and Thomas C. Allen of Plainville, Kansas. She graduated from Plainville Rural High School in 1974 and Fort Hays State University in 1978.She married her best friend, John McKillip Edmonds, at Sacred Heart Church in Plainville, Kansas on February 1, 1980. He preceded her in death on October 24, 2013. They had two children, John Thomas and Wallis Sofie.Margaret was a journalist. She worked for the Ellis County Star, the Manhattan Mercury, Scotts Bluff Star-Harold, Wichita Eagle, Daily Journal in Caracas, Venezuela and the Hays Daily News. She also worked for the Dallas Business Journal and was science writer for Southern Methodist University in the News and Communications Center in Dallas, Texas. Her expert communications resulted in a trip to CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research Research) near Geneva, Switzerland where she toured the Large Hadron Collider, the most powerful particle accelerator ever built. The accelerator sits in a tunnel 100 meters underground on the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva, Switzerland.Margaret is survived by her children and one grandchild, Sarai Jackson, Hays; brothers Michael (Paula) of Douglas, Georgia and John (June Knittel) of Hays; sister Marcia Allen, CSJ of Concordia; nieces Josie (Jesse) Thompson and children,&nbsp; Hoxie, KS, Jessalyn (Zach) Brungardt, Hays; Anna Balthazor (Jason Rushford) and children, Wichita, Marlo (Daniel) Ross of Douglas, GA and children, Loy (Clay) Henderson and children, Andalusia, AL; Marnie Smith and son, Douglas, GA; nephew, Joseph Balthazor, Toronto, CA and many other relatives and dear friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Mary E. Balthazor and niece Catherine Smith. It was Margaret's wishes to be cremated and services and inurnment are pending.The family suggests memorials to Meadowlark Hospice,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.meadowlarkhospice.org/">WWW.MEADOWLARKHOSPICE.ORG</a>. Online condolences please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Margaret Ann Allen, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/margaret-allen/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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Robert J. Largent, age 90, of Concordia, KS, left this earthly life on Thursday, March 23, 2023 surrounded by his family at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born on September 9, 1932 in Concordia, KS to Walter A. and Carrie M. (Bechtel) Largent.

Bob graduated from Concordia High School class of 1950.&nbsp; 

He married Georgia M. Davenport on Oct. 12, 1958 in Concordia and she preceded him on September 30, 2021.&nbsp;

Bob served four years in the US Navy.&nbsp; He was a serviceman for KP&amp;L gas company for 20 plus years and later served in the parts department for Babe House Motor Company and as the custodian for The Baptist Church.&nbsp; Bob also served as a volunteer fireman.&nbsp; He was a member of The Baptist Church, VFW #588 and the American Legion #76.

He is survived by his son Randy Largent, Concordia; daughter Michelle Metro (Jim), Concordia; grandchildren Jordan Metro (Kelsey), Marion and Jera Metro, Plainville; great-grandchildren Kaelynn &amp; Peyton Metro and Boone Metro; and a brother, Francis Largent (Jacque), Palm Desert, California.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, his parents, four brothers and six sisters.

It was Bob’s wishes to be cremated and memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., &nbsp;Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia with military honors by American Legion Post #76.&nbsp; Visitation is Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Youth at The Baptist Church, Wounded Warrior Project or Meadowlark Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; 

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<h2>Robert 'Bob' J. Largent, Concordia</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/robert-largent">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/robert-largent</a>September 09, 1932 - March 23, 2023Robert J. Largent, age 90, of Concordia, KS, left this earthly life on Thursday, March 23, 2023 surrounded by his family at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born on September 9, 1932 in Concordia, KS to Walter A. and Carrie M. (Bechtel) Largent.Bob graduated from Concordia High School class of 1950.&nbsp; He married Georgia M. Davenport on Oct. 12, 1958 in Concordia and she preceded him on September 30, 2021.&nbsp;Bob served four years in the US Navy.&nbsp; He was a serviceman for KP&amp;L gas company for 20 plus years and later served in the parts department for Babe House Motor Company and as the custodian for The Baptist Church.&nbsp; Bob also served as a volunteer fireman.&nbsp; He was a member of The Baptist Church, VFW #588 and the American Legion #76.He is survived by his son Randy Largent, Concordia; daughter Michelle Metro (Jim), Concordia; grandchildren Jordan Metro (Kelsey), Marion and Jera Metro, Plainville; great-grandchildren Kaelynn &amp; Peyton Metro and Boone Metro; and a brother, Francis Largent (Jacque), Palm Desert, California.He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, his parents, four brothers and six sisters.It was Bob’s wishes to be cremated and memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., &nbsp;Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia with military honors by American Legion Post #76.&nbsp; Visitation is Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Youth at The Baptist Church, Wounded Warrior Project or Meadowlark Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Robert "Bob" J. Largent, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/robert-largent/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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Wesley Wallace Watson, 87, Abilene, flew away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 20, 2023. He was born September 12, 1935 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Edward George and Alice Henrietta (Miller) Watson.

 Wes attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Marines in 1954, serving on active duty three years, then remaining on reserve status four more years. 

On December 12, 1958 Wes was united in marriage to Doris Deane (Dee) Issitt. They were faithful nearly 56 years, until Dee preceded him in death November 7, 2014. 

Wes drove a truck for Alco and SPD Truck Line for over 40 years. 

Wes is survived by his daughter Kristi (Terry) Symonds of Topeka, and son Brett (Tess) Watson of Oceanside, California; five grandchildren, Grant Symonds, Kalen Gibson, Jamison Malburg, Ashton Tarwater, Carter Watson and Olivia Watson; four great-grandchildren, Greyson, Zoe, Benaiah, Sophia, and a great-grandson due in July; two brothers-in-law, Stan (Leann) Issitt, Abilene and Greg (Liz) Issitt, St. Louis. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, many profoundly influenced by his unique wit and wisdom. 

Wes was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Dee, granddaughter Mae Watson and brother Robert Watson. 

Wes requested cremation and “no big fuss.” Private interment will take place at a later time. 

The family suggests memorials be given to Meals on Wheels, Hospice of Dickinson County, Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund, or the Disabled American Veterans. 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

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<h2>Wesley W. Watson, Abilene</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/wesley-watson/5161067/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/wesley-watson/5161067/index.php</a>September 12th, 1935 - March 19th, 2023Wesley Wallace Watson, 87, Abilene, flew away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 20, 2023. He was born September 12, 1935 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Edward George and Alice Henrietta (Miller) Watson. Wes attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Marines in 1954, serving on active duty three years, then remaining on reserve status four more years. On December 12, 1958 Wes was united in marriage to Doris Deane (Dee) Issitt. They were faithful nearly 56 years, until Dee preceded him in death November 7, 2014. Wes drove a truck for Alco and SPD Truck Line for over 40 years. Wes is survived by his daughter Kristi (Terry) Symonds of Topeka, and son Brett (Tess) Watson of Oceanside, California; five grandchildren, Grant Symonds, Kalen Gibson, Jamison Malburg, Ashton Tarwater, Carter Watson and Olivia Watson; four great-grandchildren, Greyson, Zoe, Benaiah, Sophia, and a great-grandson due in July; two brothers-in-law, Stan (Leann) Issitt, Abilene and Greg (Liz) Issitt, St. Louis. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, many profoundly influenced by his unique wit and wisdom. Wes was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Dee, granddaughter Mae Watson and brother Robert Watson. Wes requested cremation and “no big fuss.” Private interment will take place at a later time. The family suggests memorials be given to Meals on Wheels, Hospice of Dickinson County, Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund, or the Disabled American Veterans. 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.netWe welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://danner-funeral-home-abilene.tributestore.com/?oId=27530786" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Wesley W Watson, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://danner-funeral-home-abilene.tributestore.com/?oId=27530786" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Mary Helen Bates Ballou passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Nicol Home in Glasco. Mary was born April 12, 1933, to Herman and Ethel Carlson Bates at rural Glasco.

Mary attended Bethel country school and then graduated from Glasco High School in 1950.&nbsp; She attended Kansas State University and graduated in May of 1954 with a degree in home economics.

Mary was married to LaVerne Kenneth Ballou on December 31, 1953, and to this union were born six children:&nbsp; Nancy Kaye, Phillip Wayne, Linda Marie, Larry Kenneth, Gary Dean, and Judy Diane.

Mary’s relationship with Jesus was foremost in her life, followed by her husband and family. 

She was a loving, caring mother and wife who was always on the go. Some of her many side hustles over the years were clothing judge at various county fairs, farm truck driver and caterer, Cub Scout den mother, 4-H leader, seamstress deluxe, Sunday school teacher, United Methodist Women, Ruth Circle, lapidarist, Tupperware consultant, Delphos Museum curator, Wellness Center employee, Federal Grand jurist, auction assistant, grandmother and great-grandmother (Sweet Mama).&nbsp; I’m sure there were others that we couldn’t think of!

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband LaVerne in 2020; her children, Nancy in 1958, Gary in 1961, and Larry in 2004; brothers-in-law, Alvin Ballou and Warren Curtis; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Curtis and Maxine Apple.

She is survived by her brother Gregory and wife Jeannie Bates of South Dakota; her sister-in-law Barbara Ballou of Bonner Springs; her children Phil and wife Karen Ballou of Minneapolis, Linda, and husband David Hood of Miltonvale, and Judy and husband Brett Weis of Salina.&nbsp;&nbsp; She is also survived by grandchildren Marc, Matthew, and John Gawith, Michael, Tom, Heidi, and Lyndsi Pudge, Justin Hood, and Nathan and Shane Miller and 14 great-grandchildren; plus numerous nieces, and nephews.

Mary donated her body to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be Friday, March 31 at 11:00 a.m. at Words of Light Fellowship in Delphos, with a lunch following.&nbsp; There will be a private graveside in Bethel Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to the Words of Light Fellowship in Delphos, the Delphos Museum, or the Nicol Home in Glasco and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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<h2>Mary Helen Bates Ballou</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/mary-helen-ballou">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/mary-helen-ballou</a>April 12, 1933 - March 22, 2023Mary Helen Bates Ballou passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Nicol Home in Glasco. Mary was born April 12, 1933, to Herman and Ethel Carlson Bates at rural Glasco.Mary attended Bethel country school and then graduated from Glasco High School in 1950.&nbsp; She attended Kansas State University and graduated in May of 1954 with a degree in home economics.Mary was married to LaVerne Kenneth Ballou on December 31, 1953, and to this union were born six children:&nbsp; Nancy Kaye, Phillip Wayne, Linda Marie, Larry Kenneth, Gary Dean, and Judy Diane.Mary’s relationship with Jesus was foremost in her life, followed by her husband and family. She was a loving, caring mother and wife who was always on the go. Some of her many side hustles over the years were clothing judge at various county fairs, farm truck driver and caterer, Cub Scout den mother, 4-H leader, seamstress deluxe, Sunday school teacher, United Methodist Women, Ruth Circle, lapidarist, Tupperware consultant, Delphos Museum curator, Wellness Center employee, Federal Grand jurist, auction assistant, grandmother and great-grandmother (Sweet Mama).&nbsp; I’m sure there were others that we couldn’t think of!Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband LaVerne in 2020; her children, Nancy in 1958, Gary in 1961, and Larry in 2004; brothers-in-law, Alvin Ballou and Warren Curtis; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Curtis and Maxine Apple.She is survived by her brother Gregory and wife Jeannie Bates of South Dakota; her sister-in-law Barbara Ballou of Bonner Springs; her children Phil and wife Karen Ballou of Minneapolis, Linda, and husband David Hood of Miltonvale, and Judy and husband Brett Weis of Salina.&nbsp;&nbsp; She is also survived by grandchildren Marc, Matthew, and John Gawith, Michael, Tom, Heidi, and Lyndsi Pudge, Justin Hood, and Nathan and Shane Miller and 14 great-grandchildren; plus numerous nieces, and nephews.Mary donated her body to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be Friday, March 31 at 11:00 a.m. at Words of Light Fellowship in Delphos, with a lunch following.&nbsp; There will be a private graveside in Bethel Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Words of Light Fellowship in Delphos, the Delphos Museum, or the Nicol Home in Glasco and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Mary Helen Ballou, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/mary-helen-ballou/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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<h2>Emma Beth Rutz, Minneapolis</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/emma-beth-rutz">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/emma-beth-rutz</a>March 20, 1936 - March 22, 2023Emma Beth (Crawford) Rutz was born March 20, 1936, in Girard, Kansas. She passed away two days after her 87th&nbsp;birthday, on March 22, 2023. Beth was the second daughter of Russell and Thelma (Windbigler) Crawford, and had an older sister, Ann, and younger sister, Mary Jane.&nbsp;Beth attended Parsons High, where she played the bass violin in high school. She shared about having her guy friends carry the big violin for her, because it was too heavy. She worked at an ice cream shop as a teenager, and it is there that she met the love of her life, Jim, who was attending the local community college to play football. A little known fact about Beth, is that she was engaged to another young man, when she met Jim.&nbsp;Her fiancée was in the military, and she wrote him a “Dear John” letter to break off their engagement. I guess that Beth just knew when she met Jim, that he was the one for her. They dated nine months and were married August 17th, 1956.Just shy of their first anniversary, Jim and Beth welcomed their first child into the world. Elizabeth Jane was born fifteen days before their anniversary. It was only sixteen short months later that their second daughter, Julie Ann, arrived. Although Libby was quite satisfied at being an only child, she would get used to being a big sister to Julie soon enough.&nbsp; They remained a family of four for over seven years.Early on in their marriage, Beth was a telephone operator in Herington, KS and worked nights at her job. Jim would take care of his two small daughters, and his specialty dinner was fried bologna and Campbell’s chicken noodle soup.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Though Beth had her hands full with two small girls so close in age, after the sisters had grown some, she and Jim decided to expand their family.&nbsp; On June 18th, 1966, they welcomed their first and only son, Stephen James, into the world. Just like before, Steve was not the baby for very long. Just over two years later, on October 2nd, 1968, Teresa Lyn came along and made the family a family of six.&nbsp; Steve was quite satisfied with being the baby, but Teresa took over that position, and has remained the youngest of four.In Beth’s early forties she went back to school and attended Brown Mackie College to receive a secretarial degree. She would drive every day about an hour one way to go to class, having Steve and Teresa still at home to get on the bus before she left for her drive. She went for nine months, and practiced her shorthand at night and studied hard to achieve good grades in her classes. She did all this to help supplement the family’s income. Shortly after receiving her diploma, the family moved to Springfield, Colorado. There, she used her skill from college, to work for a dental office for several years. She enjoyed her job in the dental office with Dr. Branes, and the patients liked seeing Beth’s warm smile when going to their appointments. In 1987, after their youngest graduated from high school, Jim and Beth moved to Goodland, Kansas. Again, Beth used her skills from college and became a ward clerk for the Goodland Hospital.&nbsp; The couple lived in Goodland until three years ago in May.In May of 2020, Jim and Beth moved to Minneapolis to be closer to their two older daughters. It was hard for Beth to leave their home in Goodland, but was what was best for Jim, since he had been diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s, and had other health issues that required medical assistance.Beth was a devoted mother, and always put her children before herself. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, and was happiest when she was around all her family. There was not anything she wouldn’t do for her children. She was patient, kind, and loving. She was a great example to her family and others that knew her. She loved to laugh, and her laughter was contagious.Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, just two and a half months ago. She was heartbroken without him and it is a true testament of their love that she wanted to be with him after he passed. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and both sisters.Beth is survived by her four children,&nbsp; Libby Brown of Minneapolis, KS; Julie and Barry Nelson, of Delphos, KS; Steve Rutz, of Goodland, KS; and Teresa and Eric Jaquez, of Albuquerque, NM. Her legacy continues through her eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 3 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Burial will be in New Basel Cemetery, Abilene. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Living Cornerstone Fellowship Church&nbsp;of Delphos, KS, and will be in the care of the funeral home.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Emma Beth Rutz, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/emma-beth-rutz/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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