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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frances Wedgewood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marilyn Karlin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

James Dwight Noble

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

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

John Robert Goertzen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jane E. Myers

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

She graduated from Deer Head High School.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daughter: Karen (Bob) Smith of Manhattan, KS

Son: Terry (Robin) Thurlow of Wakefield, KS

Son: Lynn (Kathryn) Thurlow of Lindsborg, KS

Son: Randy (Coleen) Thurlow of Wakefield, KS

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

Eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

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

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

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

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

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

Helen Louise Thurlow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 p.m., March 24, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community Chapel in Buhler. Cremation has taken place. Private burial will take place at Buhler Municipal Cemetery with Military Honors. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Phoenix Hospice in care of Buhler Mortuary, P.O. Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522. JAMES L. MCIVER October 24, 1929-December 19, 2022 You may recall that October 24, 1929, was coined “Black Thursday” – the day the stock&nbsp;market crashed, beginning the Great Depression. It was also the day that Jim McIver&nbsp;was born to Oscar and Alice McIver, at the family home in Satanta, KS.

Before his first&nbsp;birthday, Jim’s family – and many families in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and&nbsp;Colorado experienced suffering at the hands of the dust bowl, a phenomenon that&nbsp;lasted through 1936. The choking dust caused daytime to be as dark as night when Jim&nbsp;and his siblings walked together to the old schoolhouse. “Black blizzards” drifted like&nbsp;snow as his grandma swept the house, yet the dust worked its way into food, skin, and&nbsp;furniture. Crops were devoured by grasshoppers, jack rabbits ruled the drought-stricken&nbsp;plains, and topsoil blew away in huge clouds. Like many families during this time, the McIvers farmed, worked odd jobs, and fought to make ends meet as they lit their home&nbsp;with gas lamps and tried to survive. Years earlier, Jim’s grandparents homesteaded on a plot of land a few miles from his&nbsp;birthplace. On it stood a large barn-shaped monolith laboriously built by his grandpa&nbsp;from hand-poured bricks filled with concrete, mud and bits of wire, springs, and metal.&nbsp;This structure was “one of a kind” in Haskell County, housing a welding shop,&nbsp;slaughterhouse, workshop, smoke house, and cattle shelter. As a young child, Jim spent&nbsp;summers on his grandparent’s farm, enjoying home-made biscuits and sleeping in the&nbsp;house while wishing he could accompany his four uncles who slept high in the hayloft. During the day, Jim busily helped milk goats, manage mules, and he fed the hogs thistles&nbsp;and tumbleweeds that he found. In fourth grade, Jim was instructed to find a job. And find a job he did – with a local farmer. Mornings before and after school, he would&nbsp;milk cows – and in the summer, the farmer would place him on a tractor in a large field&nbsp;for the rest of the day. Jim remembered one lightning storm that left him scared and&nbsp;alone while driving the tractor. At the end of the summer, he received a white dress&nbsp;shirt as a reward for his work. Another side job had Jim (around age ten) and his brother Mark, setting pins at a local&nbsp;bowling alley. They walked about a mile into town in the evenings and walked back&nbsp;home at the end of the day. He was paid “per pin” for setting them in the bowling alley,&nbsp;but his employment screeched to a halt the day his boss told him he would have to sign&nbsp;up for a social security card. Jim was not beholden to anyone, least of all the U.S. government, and he said, “not me, I quit.” That was it. Jim was the oldest boy in the family – a group that included Ella Marie, Mark, Pete,&nbsp;George, Corky, and Crystal. With a large family to feed, the family moved to Reno&nbsp;County, in search of work. They located in the Langdon area and Jim found work on the&nbsp;Fred Greer farm. Within the year, his parents and siblings returned to Satanta, but the&nbsp;Greers invited Jim to stay with them, work on the farm, and attend Langdon High School where he could play basketball. The Greer Family (Fred and Matilda – son John&nbsp;and daughter Frances) acted as a foster family to Jim. He was happily welcomed and&nbsp;soon found himself immersed in an enjoyable high school career, work, and family&nbsp;times. In high school, he was the Langdon basketball high scorer time and again. He&nbsp;made many friends and had a Cushman scooter for transportation. He worked hard for&nbsp;this farm business, primarily managed by Matilda and son John. As a junior and senior&nbsp;in high school, he trucked to the east coast and north into Minnesota to haul and pick&nbsp;up machinery, as part of the farming business. Seeing new sights and traveling the&nbsp;open roads fascinated Jim – and took him to places he had only dreamed. His life of&nbsp;adventure was opening before him – and he readily played along, awaiting the next best thing. Never a farmer, Fred’s livelihood was house building and Jim was fascinated. So, after&nbsp;graduation, he spent one year working for Fred Greer. He learned carpentry – how to&nbsp;lay oak floors and finish trim, pour concrete, weld, and braise metals, and frame homes.&nbsp;

In 1947, Fred, Matilda and Jim left the farm and moved into Hutchinson where Jim&nbsp;matriculated at Hutchinson Community College. He played basketball both years and in&nbsp;1949 the Blue Dragons found themselves head-to-head for the championship, in a&nbsp;topsy-turvy contest with the team from Tyler, Texas. Hutch was in the game until the&nbsp;end, before falling 66-64 in what sports writers dubbed a real “nail-biter.” For a team&nbsp;that was not expected to compete, a second-place national trophy sounded great. And&nbsp;for this farm kid from western Kansas, this was a big deal. From that point on, Jim was&nbsp;a Blue Dragon fan – and for over 40 years, the McIvers from Buhler held tickets to the&nbsp;National Junior College Tournament, sometimes camping out in the snow and waiting in&nbsp;line, to secure their four-ticket set. By 1950, Jim knew his “number” was up and that he soon would be drafted into the&nbsp;military. Knowing he wasn’t an Army man, he enlisted in the Air Force before he was&nbsp;drafted, leaving Kansas City, to arrive at San Antonio’s Kelly Field on New Year’s Eve.&nbsp;Thousands of recruits were on the base and barracks were scarce, so Jim ended upsleeping in a tent. After basic training, he was transferred to Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. It was there that he started his career as a B25 flight mechanic. He spent many hours in&nbsp;the air and life was full of adventure. He made friends easily during his four years in the&nbsp;service and he adored airplanes, their machinery and mechanics. Once again, he had a&nbsp;few side jobs – working at the dump, cutting hair, and loaning money. In the evenings, he would borrow the wooden desk chair from the Commander’s Office, carrying it over&nbsp;his head to the quarters where he would cut hair. On payday, Jim was at the end of the&nbsp;line, collecting payment and tracking the entries in his little black book.

Jim served in the&nbsp;United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was&nbsp;a crew chief on a B-25 Bomber assigned to the 3530th Field Maintenance Squadron at&nbsp;Bryan Airport Base in Bryan, TX. He was grateful and proud to serve in the Air Force and&nbsp;after his final transfer to Bryan, he was honorably discharged in 1954, awaiting his next&nbsp;adventure. By this time, Jim and Evelyn had known each other for two years. They met in 1952&nbsp;while Evelyn was in nurse’s training. One of her friends showed her a picture of Jim, and&nbsp;immediately Evelyn stated that she would like to meet him. Jim hitch-hiked (very&nbsp;common in those days for men in uniform) to Hutchinson that Thanksgiving holiday in&nbsp;1952 during a terrible blizzard – and they enjoyed their first “double date” at the Ranch&nbsp;House. The couple were engaged in 1953 as Jim trekked back and forth from Texas to&nbsp;see her (it took 12-15 hours each time). They were married in Buhler on a very hot&nbsp;September day in 1954 and Estes Park was their honeymoon destination; a perfect&nbsp;vacation spot for the whole family for years to come. During this time, Jim was waiting for an appointment to the U.S. Postal Service, a long drawn&nbsp;out process. During his wait – and after cutting hair in the Air Force – Jim&nbsp;decided to obtain a barber’s license.

In January 1955, they loaded up their 1948&nbsp;Chevrolet and a friend’s small trailer with all their possessions to make their way south&nbsp;to Houston. Jim attended the barber school during the day and Evelyn found an evening nursing position at Hedgecroft Polio Hospital, caring for iron lung patients. After six&nbsp;months, the newlyweds returned to Hutchinson where Jim worked numerous temporary jobs and barbered until he began with the postal service in 1956. His first assignment was at the Hutchinson Post Office where he remained until he was&nbsp;appointed the Buhler rural mail route, a position that he held until 1991. His 80-mile&nbsp;route, driven Monday through Saturday each week, provided well for the family and for&nbsp;his retirement. He often spoke of the many friends he made on the “route” and how many kind gestures he received. Sometimes, Kansas weather made mail delivery&nbsp;difficult. Evelyn recalls how Jim would dig out his car after rainstorms and a time that he&nbsp;walked to work to “put up the mail” because his driveway was drifted shut. Yet Jim&nbsp;loved his job - the scenery, wildlife, farming, friendships, and the beauty of it all. When he was delivering baby chickens or ducks, he would drop by home so the kids could seethem. Sunday afternoons were spent showing Suz the latest sheep that were sheared,&nbsp;baby pigs that were born or turtles sunning themselves on rocks. Jim had 31 new&nbsp;Chevrolets during his tenure with the post office – he would sit on the passenger side, steer with his left arm and pedal with his left foot, reaching with his right arm to the&nbsp;mailbox. He never had a four-wheel drive vehicle and was awarded the 1,000,000 mile&nbsp;award (no accidents) from the U.S. Postal Service. He worked 34 years for the United&nbsp;States Postal Service, three years in Hutchinson and 31 years as a rural letter carrier in&nbsp;Buhler and never used a sick day. Well-loved and appreciated, Jim found his niche in the work world. Jim and Evelyn made a home for their first pet, a purebred boxer, in 1955. This&nbsp;beautiful fawn pup was the love of Jim’s life. He taught him tricks, took him to&nbsp;obedience training and played with him, even dressing him in clothes. “Shocker” made&nbsp;an indelible mark on Jim’s heart – and when he died in 1960, Jim was heartbroken,&nbsp;never to own another dog. With joy, their first child, Bradley James, was born March 15, 1956, while they lived in&nbsp;Hutchinson. With this birth, Jim told Evelyn that he would work whatever was&nbsp;necessary so that she could be at home with Brad. Jim enjoyed loading Brad in his little&nbsp;mail truck for a ride around the block and he built Brad a special swing set for the&nbsp;backyard. He liked that he could provide his son a tricycle and bike, something he never&nbsp;had as a child. His promise to support and raise his family with a parent in the home&nbsp;was important to Jim, and a great blessing. In 1960, Jim and Evelyn decided that they would move to Buhler and build a home.&nbsp;During that time, they found that they again were to have a child – and Susan Marie was&nbsp;born April 15, 1960 while the home was under construction. Fred Greer helped Jim&nbsp;frame up the home and Jim left work for eight weeks to assist. After returning to work,&nbsp;Jim spent many long evening hours finishing the home, so they were able to move in on&nbsp;August 15, 1960. Evelyn still remarks how very thankful they were for this new,&nbsp;wonderful home and their happy family with two children that they loved so dearly. The kids kept Evelyn busy as Jim added additional work to supplement the family&nbsp;income. Thinking ahead, Jim created a barbershop in the back of the house and for&nbsp;many years, he remodeled homes for his father-in-law. After the mail route and haircut&nbsp;appointments, he would don his coveralls and work late into the night tearing out&nbsp;sheetrock, painting walls, rebuilding cabinets and stripping plumbing. The work was&nbsp;hard, dirty, and time-consuming. At one point, Jim even sold and serviced Jacobson&nbsp;lawn mowers. His commitment to provide for the family never wavered; he was a loving&nbsp;father and wonderful breadwinner. In 1956, Jim and Evelyn joined Park Place Christian Church in Hutchinson. Active and&nbsp;attending until 2019, they never faltered in their interest and support of Park Place. Jim&nbsp;spent many years as a deacon and in later years, also served as a trustee. From the&nbsp;time they connected with Park Place, Jim was an active member of the property&nbsp;committee, serving for many years as chairperson. One need not look far to see Jim’s handiwork and multiple projects that he managed throughout the building – baptistry,&nbsp;roof, heating and air conditioning system, parking lot, yard, and sound system.&nbsp;Together, Jim and Evelyn taught the five-year old Sunday School class and became&nbsp;friends with six other couples that they enjoyed for years to come. It was not unusual to&nbsp;see the McIver family helping at a workday, cleaning the church when the custodian was on vacation, washing communion cups, and assisting with fundraisers and events year&nbsp;after year. Looking back, it was Matilda Greer who fostered Jim’s connection to the&nbsp;church providing him stability, friendship, and a bond to the Holy. Engaged in Buhler civic activities, Jim was instrumental in organizing the fire district,&nbsp;including the volunteer firefighters in the 1960s. In the 1980s, Jim led the group that&nbsp;installed flagpoles at the Buhler Cemetery, and in later years, arranged for the veteran&nbsp;memorial, bench, shed, and concrete pad. For many years, he and Suz worked together&nbsp;on Memorial Day, putting up American flags so the cemetery would look beautiful for those visiting. Jim had high standards and particular ways of doing things. He was an ethical man who&nbsp;wanted things to be a certain way. Some may have called him a perfectionist – a trait&nbsp;that certainly showed in his furniture, remodels, and wooden creations. He kept his&nbsp;barber shop and workshop very tidy, and Evelyn remembers that he would thank her for&nbsp;doing the laundry and providing him clean sheets at night. The kids remember learning&nbsp;to hold their fork “the right” way so they would not eat like pigs and Suz remembers&nbsp;getting scolded for running in the house. Manners mattered. The kids were taught how&nbsp;to behave in a restaurant, how to respect authority, and how to be decent human&nbsp;beings. He was firm at times because these character traits were so very important to&nbsp;him. Jim had so many lessons to share. Jim was known for his generosity. He gave haircuts away as if they were water. He cut&nbsp;firewood and anonymously delivered it to families. He, Evelyn and the kids would&nbsp;deliver popcorn and oranges to friends on the mail route at Christmas time. If someone&nbsp;needed help moving a household, he was there. If someone’s home needed repair, he&nbsp;would show up. He was a joker and always up to something. Halloween would find him dressed up&nbsp;(sometimes with Suz) and walking the streets of Buhler without saying a word. He loved&nbsp;arriving home after these escapades, sharing stories while drinking hot chocolate.&nbsp;Whole cans of peanuts would disappear at friend’s weddings and mysteriously, they&nbsp;would appear at the next church “get together.” He could wiggle his ears independently, loved rubber masks, created mischievous toys out of wood, walked silly&nbsp;and simply loved goofing around and having fun with the McIver brothers. As the children grew, the family regularly vacationed. Trips were built around state and&nbsp;national letter carrier conventions. Often, Evelyn would take on leadership roles, but&nbsp;Jim enjoyed being with the “juniors.” At that time, the “juniors” comprised a large&nbsp;group of kids that would play, sight-see and tour wherever the convention was held.&nbsp;Jim would drive the bus and arrange for the activities. Those conventions were fun for all and made great family memories. Annually, the family travelled to Colorado Springs to see Grandma Matilda and Grandpa&nbsp;Fred Greer. By this time, the Greers were settled on Kinnikinnik Drive in the Ivywild&nbsp;section of the city. After Fred died and while the kids and Evelyn spent time with&nbsp;Matilda and enjoyed the city, Jim would take care of all the “honey-do’s” that were&nbsp;needed at the house. It was not unusual for him to rebuild stairs, fix doors, work in the garden, paint, or perform other tasks around the home. After a week in the Springs, the&nbsp;family spent a week in Estes Park where they would camp, sightsee, and enjoy time in&nbsp;the Rocky Mountains. The family of four embarked on two very amazing trips to the East coast and West coast,&nbsp;each trip lasting over four weeks. The West coast included national parks, Oregon,&nbsp;Washington and British Columbia, Canada. The East coast included all the eastern&nbsp;States and their history, then north to Quebec and east to New Brunswick and Prince&nbsp;Edward Island. Jim was known to tell the kids: “Stay awake and look now, you may&nbsp;never be back.” And look they did. The family welcomed their dear grandson, Jacob Cole McIver on January 21, 1985.&nbsp;When Jacob was a little boy, Jim loved when Jacob would stay with them for the&nbsp;weekend. He was so very proud of Jacob and enjoyed talking with him on the phone and&nbsp;sitting with him on the porch swing. In the last year, Jacob arranged a trip to see Jim and&nbsp;Evelyn, he stayed with them for three days and they had such a great time together. As recently as early December, Jim remarked what a fine young man Jacob had become –&nbsp;and he loved to mercilessly joke with Jacob about a Batman incident in Wal-Mart when&nbsp;Jacob was a little boy. Papa and Jacob deeply cared for each other. After retirement, Jim and Evelyn kept travelling. Their 50th Anniversary included an&nbsp;Alaskan cruise. They frequently travelled to the Outer Banks of North Carolina; it was&nbsp;one of their favorite spots to take in the shops, islands, and sights. Together, they visited&nbsp;every state in the nation, except Hawaii. They wandered into the Pacific Northwest&nbsp;enjoying Oregon, Washington and British Columbia – and across the states all the way into Newfoundland and Labrador where they met local fishermen, saw vast colonies of&nbsp;seabirds and relished the magnificent scenery. In 2017, they travelled back to Estes Park&nbsp;and their honeymoon cottage on their 63rd wedding anniversary. Suz was particularly&nbsp;grateful that Jim could accompany her on several work trips and the experience in&nbsp;Florida, namely Key West was one for the books. They had such a blast that they drove&nbsp;around Lake Superior and areas in between, just for fun. For Jim, traveling touched that&nbsp;adventuresome spirit within. Once, Jim and his friend Jack flew to Arizona to spend a week rafting the Grand Canyon.&nbsp;He adored roller coasters, the more the better. Back in the 1990s he rode six in a row&nbsp;at Cedar Point, Ohio and when he was finished, he told Evelyn that his eyes “felt like&nbsp;they were rolling around in their sockets.” Jim never owned a bicycle during his childhood, so one Christmas when he was in his&nbsp;40s, Evelyn gave him a green Schwinn 10-speed Traveler bike. In the evenings, he&nbsp;would take bike rides with the kids, and eventually, travel longer distances by himself.&nbsp;His sense of adventure was calling and his desire for cycling was unquenchable, so after retirement, he put together a plan. In three legs, six weeks each and without a cell&nbsp;phone, he bicycled the United States from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon. He&nbsp;biked the “Bike Across Kansas” four times and the “Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride&nbsp;Across Iowa” five times. He sweated 100 miles in four hours around Wichita Falls, Texas&nbsp;in the “Hotter than Hell 100” and drove home afterwards. These and many other&nbsp;random trips after retirement logged over 75,000 miles on his red Cannondale. He&nbsp;carried everything he needed, pitched a tent to sleep, made friends along the road, and&nbsp;most importantly, called Evelyn every evening. Arriving home, they had delightful&nbsp;reunions and as he spoke of his explorations, a great big smile would spread across his&nbsp;face. After his bicycle years were over, he became a voracious reader, sitting in his rocker,&nbsp;head down in a book. He preferred history, non-fiction, and adventure stories. He read&nbsp;books over repeatedly, gleaning more at each reading. It was not unusual for him to&nbsp;talk about what he was reading, remembering many fine details and experiences. In this&nbsp;“leg” of his life, he was once again having big adventures. In September 2021, Jim and Evelyn sold Jim’s shop and their cherished home, moving to&nbsp;Buhler Sunshine Meadows. Their new home was everything they needed it to be, and&nbsp;their life was one of togetherness and memory-making. Closer than ever, Jim talked&nbsp;openly about his life, his growing up years and his many learnings. He reminisced about being alone and on his own: on the back of a tractor, hauling machinery to places&nbsp;unknown, delivering mail and riding his bike. Being alone was a comfort to Jim, a&nbsp;familiar friend of sorts – it was a place for him to live out his adventures, courage,&nbsp;perseverance, and free spirit. At the end of the day – and at the end of his life – he&nbsp;stated strongly what you and I can only wish for: “I’ve done everything I ever wanted to&nbsp;do.”

For that reality – for his wisdom, character, personhood and love for life and family&nbsp;and country, we are grateful. 

Go in peace, Jim, you are a good and faithful servant.&nbsp;You are deeply loved and dearly missed.

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Jerry Lee Batson, 72, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Ascension/Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.

He was born on September 6, 1950, in McPherson, KS, the son of William Lee and Erma Fae (Turpin) Batson. 

Jerry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. &nbsp;

He worked as a mail carrier for the McPherson Post Office and retired from Kansas Department of Transportation where he worked in highway maintenance. He also worked for M.A.S.W.U. in his retirement years.

He was baptized in November 2010 at the Church of the Nazarene in McPherson and attended Journey Mennonite Church of McPherson where he continued to attend online while in the nursing home.

Jerry was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to watching the Royals and K-State Wildcats. But most of all, he enjoyed attending his kids and grandkids sports games in and around McPherson. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle that he painted up with Wildcat purple, fishing, watching, and reading westerns. He was known for his sense of humor, and many who came to know him would enjoy good conversation.

Survivors include: children Jeremy Batson (Michelle) of Chilhowie, VA, Jennifer Keim (Jody) of Assaria, KS, Zachary Batson (Morgan) of Ephrata, PA, Jacob Batson (Sheena) of McPherson, KS, and Luke Batson of McPherson, KS; half-sister, Kris Little (Larry) of Canton, KS; half-brother, Cecil Gage of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; biological mother Annie Huber; and siblings William Batson, Donald Batson, and James “Jim” Batson.

A graveside service with military honors will be held&nbsp;at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at McPherson Cemetery with Pastor Jim Ostlund officiating.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/jerry-batson">https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/jerry-batson</a>September 6, 1950 - March 16, 2023Jerry Lee Batson, 72, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Ascension/Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.He was born on September 6, 1950, in McPherson, KS, the son of William Lee and Erma Fae (Turpin) Batson. He graduated from McPherson High School.Jerry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. &nbsp;He worked as a mail carrier for the McPherson Post Office and retired from Kansas Department of Transportation where he worked in highway maintenance. He also worked for M.A.S.W.U. in his retirement years.He was baptized in November 2010 at the Church of the Nazarene in McPherson and attended Journey Mennonite Church of McPherson where he continued to attend online while in the nursing home.Jerry was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to watching the Royals and K-State Wildcats. But most of all, he enjoyed attending his kids and grandkids sports games in and around McPherson. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle that he painted up with Wildcat purple, fishing, watching, and reading westerns. He was known for his sense of humor, and many who came to know him would enjoy good conversation.Survivors include: children Jeremy Batson (Michelle) of Chilhowie, VA, Jennifer Keim (Jody) of Assaria, KS, Zachary Batson (Morgan) of Ephrata, PA, Jacob Batson (Sheena) of McPherson, KS, and Luke Batson of McPherson, KS; half-sister, Kris Little (Larry) of Canton, KS; half-brother, Cecil Gage of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; biological mother Annie Huber; and siblings William Batson, Donald Batson, and James “Jim” Batson.A graveside service with military honors will be held&nbsp;at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at McPherson Cemetery with Pastor Jim Ostlund officiating.Memorial donations may be given to Salem Home of Hillsboro in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home,&nbsp;205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.To send flowers to the family in memory of Jerry L. Batson, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/ae459ab7-e2ee-411c-a1d0-9c1f89226923" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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January 21, 1964 ~ March 16, 2023 (age 59)

Bruce Lane McClintock, 59, of Derby, KS, passed away March 16, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by this loss. Even though Bruce battled his own struggles for two decades, he had a heart to help others. He never questioned opening up his home to feed or shelter those in need. Through all of life’s obstacles, Bruce’s love for God never wavered, completing several missionary trips to third world countries to spread the word of God.

Bruce was born in Salina, KS, January 21, 1964, to Ronald and Nancy (Shanahan) McClintock. He was the youngest of three children. Bruce graduated from Salina Central High School in 1982. 

Bruce married Judy Orr May 31, 1986. They lived in Olathe, KS, for nine years before moving back to Salina. Though this relationship wasn’t permanent, they had three children whom Bruce loved dearly and spoke about often. Bruce married Donna Mann in 2006, blending his three children with her four.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents. 

Survivors include daughter Rashae Shippy (Brandon) of Salina; son Derek McClintock (Nicole) of Salina; son Cameron McClintock (Kayla) of Fayetteville, NC; sister Lorrie Wearing (Gary) of Salina; brother Brent McClintock of Sumner, WA; five grandchildren; numerous nieces; extended family; and friends.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Revolution Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with visitation with family. The family will have a private burial following the service. &nbsp; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Bruce-McClintock">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Bruce-McClintock</a>January 21, 1964 ~ March 16, 2023 (age 59)Bruce Lane McClintock, 59, of Derby, KS, passed away March 16, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by this loss. Even though Bruce battled his own struggles for two decades, he had a heart to help others. He never questioned opening up his home to feed or shelter those in need. Through all of life’s obstacles, Bruce’s love for God never wavered, completing several missionary trips to third world countries to spread the word of God.Bruce was born in Salina, KS, January 21, 1964, to Ronald and Nancy (Shanahan) McClintock. He was the youngest of three children. Bruce graduated from Salina Central High School in 1982. Bruce married Judy Orr May 31, 1986. They lived in Olathe, KS, for nine years before moving back to Salina. Though this relationship wasn’t permanent, they had three children whom Bruce loved dearly and spoke about often. Bruce married Donna Mann in 2006, blending his three children with her four.Bruce was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include daughter Rashae Shippy (Brandon) of Salina; son Derek McClintock (Nicole) of Salina; son Cameron McClintock (Kayla) of Fayetteville, NC; sister Lorrie Wearing (Gary) of Salina; brother Brent McClintock of Sumner, WA; five grandchildren; numerous nieces; extended family; and friends.A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Revolution Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. with visitation with family. The family will have a private burial following the service. &nbsp; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

Bruce Lane McClintock

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Howard Richards, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Riverview Estates, Marquette. He was born May 16, 1928, in Quinter, to Lawrence G. and Leona Richards.

Howard was raised in Quinter and was a graduate of Quinter High School. He excelled in all sports and especially loved basketball and football. 

Howard met his future wife, Marjorie Hockman while in high school.&nbsp; They later married and to this union, five children were born.&nbsp; 

Howard worked for the Union Pacific Railroad which took his family to many different locations, including Park, Winona, Quinter, Hill City, and Salina.&nbsp;

After retirement, Howard and Marge moved to the Bennington Lake and they attended the Bennington Bible Church.&nbsp; After the passing of his wife of over 50 years, Howard later met and married Edna Fritts of Gypsum.&nbsp; The later moved to Gypsum where they became members of the First Baptist Church.&nbsp; Howard and Edna later moved to Riverview Estates in Marquette where they resided until they went to be with their Lord and Savior.&nbsp;

Howard loved fishing and hunting with his grandsons and there are many stories to tell about their times together. He loved working in the garden and always grew the best vegetables that he loved sharing with others.

He loved playing the harmonica and continued to play until a few weeks before his passing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The most important love for Howard was his love of God and his family. He was a devout Christian man.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife and mother of his children, Marjorie; second wife, Edna; children Maureen Richards, Larry Richards, and Vicki (Roy) Cooper; two grandchildren, Rob Leiker and Aaron Richards; sister Blanche Osborne; and half-sister Evelyn Yowell.

Howard is survived by his daughters Connie Conley of Bolivar, MO and Glenda Nickelson of Salina; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Debora (Randy) Moravec of Abilene; stepson, Larry Fortenot of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/howard-richards">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/howard-richards</a>May 16, 1928 - March 15, 2023Howard Richards, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Riverview Estates, Marquette. He was born May 16, 1928, in Quinter, to Lawrence G. and Leona Richards.Howard was raised in Quinter and was a graduate of Quinter High School. He excelled in all sports and especially loved basketball and football. Howard met his future wife, Marjorie Hockman while in high school.&nbsp; They later married and to this union, five children were born.&nbsp; Howard worked for the Union Pacific Railroad which took his family to many different locations, including Park, Winona, Quinter, Hill City, and Salina.&nbsp;After retirement, Howard and Marge moved to the Bennington Lake and they attended the Bennington Bible Church.&nbsp; After the passing of his wife of over 50 years, Howard later met and married Edna Fritts of Gypsum.&nbsp; The later moved to Gypsum where they became members of the First Baptist Church.&nbsp; Howard and Edna later moved to Riverview Estates in Marquette where they resided until they went to be with their Lord and Savior.&nbsp;Howard loved fishing and hunting with his grandsons and there are many stories to tell about their times together. He loved working in the garden and always grew the best vegetables that he loved sharing with others.He loved playing the harmonica and continued to play until a few weeks before his passing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The most important love for Howard was his love of God and his family. He was a devout Christian man.He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife and mother of his children, Marjorie; second wife, Edna; children Maureen Richards, Larry Richards, and Vicki (Roy) Cooper; two grandchildren, Rob Leiker and Aaron Richards; sister Blanche Osborne; and half-sister Evelyn Yowell.Howard is survived by his daughters Connie Conley of Bolivar, MO and Glenda Nickelson of Salina; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Debora (Randy) Moravec of Abilene; stepson, Larry Fortenot of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 22 at the Bennington Bible Church, 824 N. Nelson, Bennington, where the funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Bennington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverview Estates, Marquette, 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;Howard Richards, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/howard-richards/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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