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Virgil D. “Dean” Malm, 96, of Lindsborg passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, surrounded by family at his home.  Virgil was born July 31, 1926 in McPherson County, to the late Harold A. and the late Beulah (Cooper) Malm. 

 He married Shirley Harper on August 18, 1957 in Hutchinson, KS.  

Dean served in the U.S. Army.  He worked as a supervisor at CertainTeed and was also a farmer.

He is survived by his wife Shirley (Harper) Malm; sons Kevin Malm (Rene) of McPherson, KS and Harper Malm (Kathy) of Lindsborg, KS; sisters Joan Gillberg and Mary Lou Janzen; brother Charles Malm; as well as six grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Dean is preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter Jae Lea Malm. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS.

The funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS with Pastor Chris Deines officiating.  Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to American Legion Post #140.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

<h2>Dean Malm, Lindsborg</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1042/Dean-Malm/obituary.html#tribute-start">https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1042/Dean-Malm/obituary.html#tribute-start</a>July 31, 1926 - January 13, 2023Virgil D. “Dean” Malm, 96, of Lindsborg passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. Virgil was born July 31, 1926 in McPherson County, to the late Harold A. and the late Beulah (Cooper) Malm. He married Shirley Harper on August 18, 1957 in Hutchinson, KS. Dean served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a supervisor at CertainTeed and was also a farmer.He is survived by his wife Shirley (Harper) Malm; sons Kevin Malm (Rene) of McPherson, KS and Harper Malm (Kathy) of Lindsborg, KS; sisters Joan Gillberg and Mary Lou Janzen; brother Charles Malm; as well as six grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.Dean is preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter Jae Lea Malm. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS.The funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS with Pastor Chris Deines officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.Memorials may be made to American Legion Post #140. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Dean Malm

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Knox Dwaine Mohler, the son of Cheyenne S. Mohler and Victoria M. Witt, was born and passed away on January 13, 2023 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

Knox is survived by his parents, Cheyenne Mohler and Victoria Witt of Randall, KS; one brother, Archer Mohler;&nbsp; grandparents Abe and Karyn Mohler and Joe and Christine Witt;&nbsp; great-grandmothers Cindy Allard, Jane Belt, Rosemary Witt &nbsp;and Kathryn Sage; great-grandparents Kenneth and Brenda Sage; and great-great-grandmother Nana Beale; aunts and uncles, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2022 at the&nbsp;Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS with Pastor Dennis Beckmann, officiating.&nbsp;

Interment will follow at the Balch Cemetery, Formoso, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Knox Mohler may be given to the family.

Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th Street, Belleville, KS&nbsp; 66935.

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<h2>Knox Dwaine Mohler, Randall</h2><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Knox-Mohler">https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Knox-Mohler</a>January 13, 2023 ~ January 13, 2023Obituary of Knox Dwaine MohlerKnox Dwaine Mohler, the son of Cheyenne S. Mohler and Victoria M. Witt, was born and passed away on January 13, 2023 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.Knox is survived by his parents, Cheyenne Mohler and Victoria Witt of Randall, KS; one brother, Archer Mohler;&nbsp; grandparents Abe and Karyn Mohler and Joe and Christine Witt;&nbsp; great-grandmothers Cindy Allard, Jane Belt, Rosemary Witt &nbsp;and Kathryn Sage; great-grandparents Kenneth and Brenda Sage; and great-great-grandmother Nana Beale; aunts and uncles, and other relatives.Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2022 at the&nbsp;Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS with Pastor Dennis Beckmann, officiating.&nbsp;Interment will follow at the Balch Cemetery, Formoso, Kansas.Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home.Memorials in memory of Knox Mohler may be given to the family.Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th Street, Belleville, KS&nbsp; 66935.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Knox-Mohler/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Knox-Mohler/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Knox Dwaine Mohler, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Knox-Mohler/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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Ada H. Eash, 87, passed away at Mennonite Friendship Communities, in South Hutchinson, Kansas, on January 14, 2023. She was born at Haven, Kansas on August 5, 1935, the daughter of Harvey “H.E.” and Lena (Keim) Borntrager. She was a member of The Old Order Amish Church.

Ada was a homemaker. On May 8, 1958, she married Perry E. Eash at Haven. They lived in matrimony 64 years. Survivors include her five children, Ernest (Mary) Eash of Haven, Larry Dale (Loretta) Eash of Haven, Edith (Larry Allen) Keim of Haven, Marvin (Dorothy) Eash of Hutchinson, and Freda (Kenneth) Keim of Cashton, Wisconsin, 31 grandchildren; and 71 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents, three brothers, four sisters, and one great-granddaughter. Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 2-4 and from 6-8 at the Larry Dale Eash residence, 10410 S. Obee Road, Haven, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the residence at 10410 S. Obee Road, Haven. Burial will follow at the Yoder Amish Cemetery.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Enhabit Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Haven, Kansas 67543.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ada H. Eash, 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>Ada H. Eash</h2><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Ada-Eash-2/#!/TributeWall">https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Ada-Eash-2/#!/TributeWall</a>August 5, 1935 - January 14, 2023Ada H. Eash, 87, passed away at Mennonite Friendship Communities, in South Hutchinson, Kansas, on January 14, 2023. She was born at Haven, Kansas on August 5, 1935, the daughter of Harvey “H.E.” and Lena (Keim) Borntrager. She was a member of The Old Order Amish Church. Ada was a homemaker. On May 8, 1958, she married Perry E. Eash at Haven. They lived in matrimony 64 years. Survivors include her five children, Ernest (Mary) Eash of Haven, Larry Dale (Loretta) Eash of Haven, Edith (Larry Allen) Keim of Haven, Marvin (Dorothy) Eash of Hutchinson, and Freda (Kenneth) Keim of Cashton, Wisconsin, 31 grandchildren; and 71 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents, three brothers, four sisters, and one great-granddaughter. Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 2-4 and from 6-8 at the Larry Dale Eash residence, 10410 S. Obee Road, Haven, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the residence at 10410 S. Obee Road, Haven. Burial will follow at the Yoder Amish Cemetery. Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Enhabit Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Haven, Kansas 67543. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ada H. Eash, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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Monica Wernette 71 died January 13, 2023, in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born August 8, 1951, in Clay Center, the daughter of Charles and Vera (Gibbs) Wernette.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral Services:&nbsp;10:3 a..m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clay Center, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;4-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home with the rosary being recited at 7 p.m.

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Monica Wernette Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

<h2>Monica Wernette</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/monica-wernette">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/monica-wernette</a>August 8, 1951 - January 13, 2023Monica Wernette 71 died January 13, 2023, in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born August 8, 1951, in Clay Center, the daughter of Charles and Vera (Gibbs) Wernette.&nbsp;&nbsp;A full obituary will be posted later.Funeral Services:&nbsp;10:3 a..m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clay Center, KSVisitation:&nbsp;4-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home with the rosary being recited at 7 p.m.Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Monica Wernette Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

Monica Wernette

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Rose Marie Gutsch, age 92, of McPherson, KS, left her earthly body to be with God on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:40 p.m. in McPherson, Kansas. She was born on Feb. 26, 1930 in Manhattan, KS to Earl F. and Matilda “Tillie” E. (Krueger) Avery. 

She grew up in Marion, KS and attended grade school and graduated from Marion High School in 1947. 

She married Robert L. Gutsch on Nov. 5, 1948 in Marion, KS and to this union were born four daughters, Roberta, Rebecca, Robin and Rita. He preceded her on Feb. 6, 1992 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. 

Rose lived in the Newton area for ten years until they moved to McPherson in 1961. 

She worked for McIntyre, Jukes, Kennedy, Alliance Co., RB Stamp Service and lastly for Sterling Drug as a bookkeeper until her retirement. 

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Lamplighters Circle at the church, Beta Sigma Phi and the McPherson Camp lighters. She and Bob were avid campers in their early years and enjoyed dancing and traveling. She was a passionate supporter of her grandchildren and their activities. She enjoyed crocheting and a host of other activities.

Her family also recognizes her tremendous courage, patience, and love in care taking for her husband, Robert when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s before there was much research, support or understanding of that devastating disease. 

She is survived by her daughters Roberta Herrs (Dewayne), McPherson, KS, Rebecca Meyer (Craig), Liberty, MO, Robin Chapman (Kenneth), Gallatin, TN; Rita Martin (Todd), Casper, WY; sister-in-law Sue Gutsch, Marion, KS; grandchildren Ryan Herrs (Kelly Lyman), Joshua Meyer (Jamie), Tim Herrs, Jeremy Meyer (Jennifer), Elizabeth Herrs, Nikki Garcia (Chris), Andrew Chapman (Shereé), Emily Chapman and Shana Martin and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Rose was preceded by her husband Robert; companion Wayne Schafer; her parents, her brothers Wilbur “Bill” and Monette Avery; sisters Marcile Beardmore and June Davis. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Emily Cannon and Darren Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. 

Memorials are to Gentiva Hospice of McPherson and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460. 

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<h2>Rose M. Gutsch, McPherson</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/rose-gutsch">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/rose-gutsch</a>February 26, 1930 - January 12, 2023Rose Marie Gutsch, age 92, of McPherson, KS, left her earthly body to be with God on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:40 p.m. in McPherson, Kansas. She was born on Feb. 26, 1930 in Manhattan, KS to Earl F. and Matilda “Tillie” E. (Krueger) Avery. She grew up in Marion, KS and attended grade school and graduated from Marion High School in 1947. She married Robert L. Gutsch on Nov. 5, 1948 in Marion, KS and to this union were born four daughters, Roberta, Rebecca, Robin and Rita. He preceded her on Feb. 6, 1992 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Rose lived in the Newton area for ten years until they moved to McPherson in 1961. She worked for McIntyre, Jukes, Kennedy, Alliance Co., RB Stamp Service and lastly for Sterling Drug as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Lamplighters Circle at the church, Beta Sigma Phi and the McPherson Camp lighters. She and Bob were avid campers in their early years and enjoyed dancing and traveling. She was a passionate supporter of her grandchildren and their activities. She enjoyed crocheting and a host of other activities. Her family also recognizes her tremendous courage, patience, and love in care taking for her husband, Robert when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s before there was much research, support or understanding of that devastating disease. She is survived by her daughters Roberta Herrs (Dewayne), McPherson, KS, Rebecca Meyer (Craig), Liberty, MO, Robin Chapman (Kenneth), Gallatin, TN; Rita Martin (Todd), Casper, WY; sister-in-law Sue Gutsch, Marion, KS; grandchildren Ryan Herrs (Kelly Lyman), Joshua Meyer (Jamie), Tim Herrs, Jeremy Meyer (Jennifer), Elizabeth Herrs, Nikki Garcia (Chris), Andrew Chapman (Shereé), Emily Chapman and Shana Martin and 10 great-grandchildren. Rose was preceded by her husband Robert; companion Wayne Schafer; her parents, her brothers Wilbur “Bill” and Monette Avery; sisters Marcile Beardmore and June Davis. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Emily Cannon and Darren Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. Memorials are to Gentiva Hospice of McPherson and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460. For online condolences please visit wigginsfuneralhomes.com or chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Rose M. Gutsch, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/rose-gutsch/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Rose M. Gutsch

Jean Ann Confer was born September 29, 1959, in Oberlin Kansas, to Daniel J. and Cecil M. Hess, the first of their three children. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband and two daughters when she passed away peacefully after a courageous five and a half-year battle with breast cancer, at the age of 63.&nbsp;

Jean Ann attended school at Oberlin and graduated with the class of 1977. She then went on to obtain her bachelors degree in Music Education from Fort Hays State University. After graduation, she accepted a teaching position at the St. Francis Grade School in 1982 as a Kindergarten through sixth grade music teacher where she taught for 40 years.&nbsp;

On June 14, 1986, Jean Ann married the love of her life, Steve Confer, at the United Methodist Church in Oberlin, KS. Jean Ann and Steve were blessed with two daughters - Jenna Rose Confer, 1999 and Jessica Dawn Confer, 2000. She was a devoted mother and they were the love of her life.&nbsp;

But what a life, dedicated to her family – husband Steve and two dearly loved daughters Jenna and Jessica&nbsp; - as well as her students at St. Francis Elementary School. Jean Ann loved her job and felt like she was able to live the dream every day. Her programs each year were off the charts with custom backdrops, costumes, and choreography. Her goal for every program was to give each student a part that made them shine on stage. “Mrs. Confer,” as they called her after her marriage to Steve, was an advocate for every student and wanted everyone to succeed. She expanded her love of music and theater by directing the community production of “Fiddler on the Roof” which she spoke of fondly.

There were awards for her work – including the Kansas Music Educators Association teacher of the year and Golden Apple award for 40 years of teaching – but awards don’t define a life and love for music. She was a lifelong member of the Chapter U PEO organization in St. Francis - she loved spending time with her beloved sisters, serving the community and supporting young women with scholarships in this organization. She was also a lifelong member of the St. Francis Music club - she loved hosting meetings at her house, getting together with friends at meetings and supporting local musicians. She was also a long-time director of the United Methodist church and bell choir.

Her two girls would one day become feature performers at the Good Samaritan Village, along with other students. Jean Ann loved this just as much as the residents did. She would do Christmas and Valentine’s Day programs for residents and for several summers would take her daughter up to perform music. Jean Ann was on piano, Jenna would sing and play clarinet, and Jessica would play the trumpet. Jean Ann always wanted to share her gift of music with the community.&nbsp; Her daily joy was taking the girls to school every day and singing the song “This is the Day that the Lord Hath Made” as they drove.

Lost in her love of teaching others the joy of music was her actual talent playing the piano. Jean Ann was a fabulous piano player. She started playing at a young age, accompanied musicals in high school at Decatur Community High School and college at Fort Hays State. She also played at church socials, then played for her daughters vocal, clarinet and trumpet solos and was her own accompanist at the elementary school the entirety of her 40-year career. She had such a beautiful and expressive way of playing the piano. Her daughters firmly believed she could sight read and play anything on the piano.&nbsp;

Jean Ann loved to travel anytime she could. Her first big adventure was to Alabama where she took her parents to visit one of her dad’s sisters and a trip to Nashville, TN, with her brother Dan. One of her favorite places to take her family was to Branson, MO. It was an annual trip twice a year for over eight years. And finally, the trip of a lifetime with her daughters and friend, Pam McGowne, was to New York City. Here, she got a taste of the big city life, all the sights and sounds of New York and was scared to death. Her favorite part was getting to attend musicals on Broadway.&nbsp;

The cancer came for her in October 2017 but Jean Ann made the best of it.&nbsp; The cancer was unresponsive to conventional treatment, so the family made a trip in July of 2020 to San Francisco to get what she called her “miracle drug.” In addition to cancer treatment, she and the family got to see the good and the bad of San Francisco -&nbsp; Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, The Redwood National Park, cold beautiful beaches and their rental car with smashed windows in a Safeway parking lot. All was well though, several hours later the family were sent to Oakland to dig through multiple trash bags full of the family belongings.

Jean Ann is survived by her spouse and two children, husband Steve Confer, of St. Francis, KS, daughter Jenna Brubaker (Confer) and husband Jacob Brubaker, of Hays, KS, daughter Jessica Confer, St. Francis, KS, and brothers Steven Joe and Christen Hess and daughters Norah, Lola, and Francie Hess, of Overland Park, KS, and brother Daniel Ray and Julie Hess and son Jonathan Carter Hess, of Salina, KS, and mother and father-in-law Pat and Melvin Confer, of St. Francis, KS, and brother in law Curt and Carrie Confer and son Nathan Confer of Thorton, CO, and many nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.&nbsp;

Jean Ann was preceded in death by her parents; Dan and Cecil Hess.&nbsp;

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<figure>
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 </figure>Jean Ann Confer was born September 29, 1959, in Oberlin Kansas, to Daniel J. and Cecil M. Hess, the first of their three children. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband and two daughters when she passed away peacefully after a courageous five and a half-year battle with breast cancer, at the age of 63.&nbsp;Jean Ann attended school at Oberlin and graduated with the class of 1977. She then went on to obtain her bachelors degree in Music Education from Fort Hays State University. After graduation, she accepted a teaching position at the St. Francis Grade School in 1982 as a Kindergarten through sixth grade music teacher where she taught for 40 years.&nbsp;On June 14, 1986, Jean Ann married the love of her life, Steve Confer, at the United Methodist Church in Oberlin, KS. Jean Ann and Steve were blessed with two daughters - Jenna Rose Confer, 1999 and Jessica Dawn Confer, 2000. She was a devoted mother and they were the love of her life.&nbsp;But what a life, dedicated to her family – husband Steve and two dearly loved daughters Jenna and Jessica&nbsp; - as well as her students at St. Francis Elementary School. Jean Ann loved her job and felt like she was able to live the dream every day. Her programs each year were off the charts with custom backdrops, costumes, and choreography. Her goal for every program was to give each student a part that made them shine on stage. “Mrs. Confer,” as they called her after her marriage to Steve, was an advocate for every student and wanted everyone to succeed. She expanded her love of music and theater by directing the community production of “Fiddler on the Roof” which she spoke of fondly.There were awards for her work – including the Kansas Music Educators Association teacher of the year and Golden Apple award for 40 years of teaching – but awards don’t define a life and love for music. She was a lifelong member of the Chapter U PEO organization in St. Francis - she loved spending time with her beloved sisters, serving the community and supporting young women with scholarships in this organization. She was also a lifelong member of the St. Francis Music club - she loved hosting meetings at her house, getting together with friends at meetings and supporting local musicians. She was also a long-time director of the United Methodist church and bell choir.Her two girls would one day become feature performers at the Good Samaritan Village, along with other students. Jean Ann loved this just as much as the residents did. She would do Christmas and Valentine’s Day programs for residents and for several summers would take her daughter up to perform music. Jean Ann was on piano, Jenna would sing and play clarinet, and Jessica would play the trumpet. Jean Ann always wanted to share her gift of music with the community.&nbsp; Her daily joy was taking the girls to school every day and singing the song “This is the Day that the Lord Hath Made” as they drove.Lost in her love of teaching others the joy of music was her actual talent playing the piano. Jean Ann was a fabulous piano player. She started playing at a young age, accompanied musicals in high school at Decatur Community High School and college at Fort Hays State. She also played at church socials, then played for her daughters vocal, clarinet and trumpet solos and was her own accompanist at the elementary school the entirety of her 40-year career. She had such a beautiful and expressive way of playing the piano. Her daughters firmly believed she could sight read and play anything on the piano.&nbsp;Jean Ann loved to travel anytime she could. Her first big adventure was to Alabama where she took her parents to visit one of her dad’s sisters and a trip to Nashville, TN, with her brother Dan. One of her favorite places to take her family was to Branson, MO. It was an annual trip twice a year for over eight years. And finally, the trip of a lifetime with her daughters and friend, Pam McGowne, was to New York City. Here, she got a taste of the big city life, all the sights and sounds of New York and was scared to death. Her favorite part was getting to attend musicals on Broadway.&nbsp;The cancer came for her in October 2017 but Jean Ann made the best of it.&nbsp; The cancer was unresponsive to conventional treatment, so the family made a trip in July of 2020 to San Francisco to get what she called her “miracle drug.” In addition to cancer treatment, she and the family got to see the good and the bad of San Francisco -&nbsp; Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, The Redwood National Park, cold beautiful beaches and their rental car with smashed windows in a Safeway parking lot. All was well though, several hours later the family were sent to Oakland to dig through multiple trash bags full of the family belongings.Jean Ann is survived by her spouse and two children, husband Steve Confer, of St. Francis, KS, daughter Jenna Brubaker (Confer) and husband Jacob Brubaker, of Hays, KS, daughter Jessica Confer, St. Francis, KS, and brothers Steven Joe and Christen Hess and daughters Norah, Lola, and Francie Hess, of Overland Park, KS, and brother Daniel Ray and Julie Hess and son Jonathan Carter Hess, of Salina, KS, and mother and father-in-law Pat and Melvin Confer, of St. Francis, KS, and brother in law Curt and Carrie Confer and son Nathan Confer of Thorton, CO, and many nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.&nbsp;Jean Ann was preceded in death by her parents; Dan and Cecil Hess.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.knodelfunerals.com/">Knodel Funeral Home</a>

Jean Ann Confer

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Lore Ruth Meier (Zwanziger), age 86, passed away in Salina, Kansas on January 12, 2023.&nbsp; She was born on June 6, 1936, in Viernheim, Germany to Hans and Cleopha (Helbig) Zwanziger.

She married Clarence Albert Meier on December 29, 1956 at the Mannheim/Kaeffertal Army Base Chapel in Germany.&nbsp; 

Following graduation, she attended trade school in Heddesheim, Germany where she earned her seamstress certification. &nbsp;She worked and exceled in her craft as seamstress throughout the years making beautiful garments including her own wedding gown, as well as, wedding gowns, for her sister, sister in-law, and daughter.

Lore and Clarence enjoyed traveling together. As often as possible, trips were made to her homeland to visit family.&nbsp; They also enjoyed many trips throughout Europe with family and friends. &nbsp;Bus tours enabled them to visit numerous sites within the United States. During retirement she became interested in painting and created beautiful oil and acrylic paintings. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Werner Zwanziger, Hans (Barbara) Zwanziger; sister Gerda (Theo) Beidinger. 

She is survived and missed by her daughters Susie (Jeffrey) Watson, Patty (Roger) Hageman, and grandchildren Michelle Watson, Ian Watson, Tara (Brandon) Converse and great-grandchildren Payton Converse, Reese Converse and Beckett Converse; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 111 W. Magnolia Road, Salina, Kansas on January 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Wagner officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends at Roselawn Burial and Cremation Service, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, Kansas on January 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 111 W. Magnolia Road, Salina, KS 67401.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Lore R. Meier, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/lore-meier/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Lore R. Meier</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/lore-meier">https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/lore-meier</a>June 6, 1936 - January 12, 2023Lore Ruth Meier (Zwanziger), age 86, passed away in Salina, Kansas on January 12, 2023.&nbsp; She was born on June 6, 1936, in Viernheim, Germany to Hans and Cleopha (Helbig) Zwanziger.She married Clarence Albert Meier on December 29, 1956 at the Mannheim/Kaeffertal Army Base Chapel in Germany.&nbsp; Following graduation, she attended trade school in Heddesheim, Germany where she earned her seamstress certification. &nbsp;She worked and exceled in her craft as seamstress throughout the years making beautiful garments including her own wedding gown, as well as, wedding gowns, for her sister, sister in-law, and daughter.Lore and Clarence enjoyed traveling together. As often as possible, trips were made to her homeland to visit family.&nbsp; They also enjoyed many trips throughout Europe with family and friends. &nbsp;Bus tours enabled them to visit numerous sites within the United States. During retirement she became interested in painting and created beautiful oil and acrylic paintings. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Werner Zwanziger, Hans (Barbara) Zwanziger; sister Gerda (Theo) Beidinger. She is survived and missed by her daughters Susie (Jeffrey) Watson, Patty (Roger) Hageman, and grandchildren Michelle Watson, Ian Watson, Tara (Brandon) Converse and great-grandchildren Payton Converse, Reese Converse and Beckett Converse; and many nieces and nephews.A funeral service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 111 W. Magnolia Road, Salina, Kansas on January 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Wagner officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends at Roselawn Burial and Cremation Service, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, Kansas on January 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 111 W. Magnolia Road, Salina, KS 67401.Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Lore R. Meier, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/lore-meier/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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James R. Rutz, 86, Minneapolis, entered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 9, 2023.

James Robert Rutz (Jim) was born October 24th, 1936, on his family’s farm near Hope, KS. He passed away January 9, 2023. Jim was the sixth of ten children born to Jake and Valene (James) Rutz. 

As a child Jim was raised to be a hard-working, farm boy. He lived a simple life with his siblings and parents where he also learned a deep devotion to family.

 In his early years, he attended primary school through junior high in a one-room schoolhouse. His true colors shone even then, when he would carry the weight of his younger sister, Carol Sue, on his back through the snow to keep her from having to endure the walk.&nbsp;

Jim attended Hope High School where his life-long love of sports began. While he participated in every sports opportunity offered, football became a passion. This eventually led him to earn a scholarship to play football at Labette Co. Community College in Parsons, KS. Little did he know, his love of football would also lead him to the love of his life, Emma Beth Crawford. The couple dated for nine months and were joined in marriage on August 17th,1956. When asked by one of his granddaughters some years ago how he knew Emma Beth was the one, he replied, “She was sitting there on the divan in her bikini, and I just knew!”

On August 2nd, 1957, Jim and Emma Beth welcomed their first child, Elizabeth Jane. Libby, as they called her, did not keep her status as the only child for long. Sixteen months later, their small family expanded with the arrival of their second daughter, Julie Ann. Although Libby wanted to return her, the family remained a family of four for several years.&nbsp;

While Jim and Emma Beth were in the early stages of building their family, he was also advancing his career and opportunities. His years of farming as a youngster and his strong work ethic continued to serve him well. In his own words, Jim began his career with the CO-OP as a grunt man, but before he was 40, he was managing the place. His career with CO-OP spanned over 40 years and was greatly influenced by his mentor Clyde Easter. Mr. Easter encouraged Jim by telling him he could accomplish anything he set his mind to. With this encouragement, Jim went on to be a diligent and faithful employee. He remembered his years and what the CO-OP afforded his family with great fondness.&nbsp;

During these years, the Rutz family was also growing. Jim and Emma Beth welcomed their first and only son, Stephen James, on June 18th, 1966. History repeated itself; Steve wasn’t the baby for long. On October 2nd, 1968, Teresa Lyn, completed the Rutz family and maintained the status of “baby of the family” for good. Once again, the not-too-much-older sibling was determined to send the new baby back where she came from, but when Emma Beth said that she loved her, Steve said, “OK, you can keep her.”

Without a doubt, Jim was devoted to his family. Each year he was allotted two weeks of vacation. One week of which he spent working for his best friend and cousin Marvin Ryff, so that the family could take a real vacation in that second one. His children and friends remember Jim as&nbsp;hard-working, but also as someone who made time for fun. He was a beloved figure in the lives of Marvin’s children, his brothers' and sisters’ children and any other child with whom he interacted. This tradition continued with his grandchildren who adored their Pa.&nbsp;

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Bill and Wayne, his sisters Kay, Betty, Gloria and Carol. Ray Rutz, of Houston, TX; Joyce Gaston, of Abilene, KS; and Shirley Pennington, of New Castle, IN are his three surviving siblings.

Jim is also survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Emma Beth, of Minneapolis, KS; and their four children: Libby and Dwayne Brown, of Minneapolis, KS; Julie and Barry Nelson, of Delphos, KS; Steve Rutz, of Goodland, KS; and Teresa and Eric Jaquez, of Albuquerque, NM. His legacy continues through his eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Burial will be in the New Basel Cemetery, Abilene. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be made to New Basel Church in Abilene, KS or the Living Cornerstone Church in Delphos, KS and may be left in care of the funeral home.

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

<h2>James R. Rutz, Minneapolis</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-r-rutz">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-r-rutz</a>October 24, 1936 - January 9, 2023James R. Rutz, 86, Minneapolis, entered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 9, 2023.James Robert Rutz (Jim) was born October 24th, 1936, on his family’s farm near Hope, KS. He passed away January 9, 2023. Jim was the sixth of ten children born to Jake and Valene (James) Rutz. As a child Jim was raised to be a hard-working, farm boy. He lived a simple life with his siblings and parents where he also learned a deep devotion to family. In his early years, he attended primary school through junior high in a one-room schoolhouse. His true colors shone even then, when he would carry the weight of his younger sister, Carol Sue, on his back through the snow to keep her from having to endure the walk.&nbsp;Jim attended Hope High School where his life-long love of sports began. While he participated in every sports opportunity offered, football became a passion. This eventually led him to earn a scholarship to play football at Labette Co. Community College in Parsons, KS. Little did he know, his love of football would also lead him to the love of his life, Emma Beth Crawford. The couple dated for nine months and were joined in marriage on August 17th,1956. When asked by one of his granddaughters some years ago how he knew Emma Beth was the one, he replied, “She was sitting there on the divan in her bikini, and I just knew!”On August 2nd, 1957, Jim and Emma Beth welcomed their first child, Elizabeth Jane. Libby, as they called her, did not keep her status as the only child for long. Sixteen months later, their small family expanded with the arrival of their second daughter, Julie Ann. Although Libby wanted to return her, the family remained a family of four for several years.&nbsp;While Jim and Emma Beth were in the early stages of building their family, he was also advancing his career and opportunities. His years of farming as a youngster and his strong work ethic continued to serve him well. In his own words, Jim began his career with the CO-OP as a grunt man, but before he was 40, he was managing the place. His career with CO-OP spanned over 40 years and was greatly influenced by his mentor Clyde Easter. Mr. Easter encouraged Jim by telling him he could accomplish anything he set his mind to. With this encouragement, Jim went on to be a diligent and faithful employee. He remembered his years and what the CO-OP afforded his family with great fondness.&nbsp;During these years, the Rutz family was also growing. Jim and Emma Beth welcomed their first and only son, Stephen James, on June 18th, 1966. History repeated itself; Steve wasn’t the baby for long. On October 2nd, 1968, Teresa Lyn, completed the Rutz family and maintained the status of “baby of the family” for good. Once again, the not-too-much-older sibling was determined to send the new baby back where she came from, but when Emma Beth said that she loved her, Steve said, “OK, you can keep her.”Without a doubt, Jim was devoted to his family. Each year he was allotted two weeks of vacation. One week of which he spent working for his best friend and cousin Marvin Ryff, so that the family could take a real vacation in that second one. His children and friends remember Jim as&nbsp;hard-working, but also as someone who made time for fun. He was a beloved figure in the lives of Marvin’s children, his brothers' and sisters’ children and any other child with whom he interacted. This tradition continued with his grandchildren who adored their Pa.&nbsp;Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Bill and Wayne, his sisters Kay, Betty, Gloria and Carol. Ray Rutz, of Houston, TX; Joyce Gaston, of Abilene, KS; and Shirley Pennington, of New Castle, IN are his three surviving siblings.Jim is also survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Emma Beth, of Minneapolis, KS; and their four children: Libby and Dwayne Brown, of Minneapolis, KS; Julie and Barry Nelson, of Delphos, KS; Steve Rutz, of Goodland, KS; and Teresa and Eric Jaquez, of Albuquerque, NM. His legacy continues through his eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Burial will be in the New Basel Cemetery, Abilene. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be made to New Basel Church in Abilene, KS or the Living Cornerstone Church in Delphos, KS and may be left in care of the funeral home.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;James R. Rutz, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-r-rutz/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

James R. Rutz

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Jim Davis, 91, Delphos, father of David, Dalton, and Dondi, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, Minneapolis.

It was Jim's request to be cremated and no services.

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

<h2>Jim Davis, Delphos</h2><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-b-davis">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-b-davis</a>October 25, 1931 - December 18, 2022Jim Davis, 91, Delphos, father of David, Dalton, and Dondi, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, Minneapolis.It was Jim's request to be cremated and no services.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;James B. Davis, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-b-davis/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Jim Davis

Carrie&nbsp;Sue Thompson, rural Minneapolis

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Carrie Sue Thompson, age 49, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home near Minneapolis, Kansas.

Carrie was born on October 21, 1973 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Kendall Dean Hursey and Sherrie Sueanne (Vaughn) Hursey.&nbsp;

In Carrie’s youth, she loved the time spent on her grandparents’ farm in southern Iowa.&nbsp; There were many memories of her holding and playing with the farm animals (especially the farm babies). She was always surrounded by her pets and for several years, she raised and sold puppies.

She was a country girl, loved country music, riding horses with her friends, attending rodeos, and decorating her home with country related memories.&nbsp; As a hobby, she gathered a lifetime collection of crosses, mostly with a country theme.&nbsp; Her Christmas tree was loaded each year with her favorite crosses.

Left to remember Carrie’s memory are her father Kendall (Diane) Hursey; her siblings, sister Christine (Rodney) Honn; brother James (Samantha) Hursey; her three daughters, Heather, Haley, and Hanna; two granddaughters; many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members.

Carrie was preceded in death by her mother, Sherrie Hursey, in 2013.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, Kansas. A private family burial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter 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;Carrie Sue Thompson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/carrie-sue-thompson/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Carrie&nbsp;Sue Thompson, rural Minneapolis</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/carrie-sue-thompson">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/carrie-sue-thompson</a>October 21, 1973 - January 8, 2023Carrie Sue Thompson, age 49, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home near Minneapolis, Kansas.Carrie was born on October 21, 1973 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Kendall Dean Hursey and Sherrie Sueanne (Vaughn) Hursey.&nbsp;In Carrie’s youth, she loved the time spent on her grandparents’ farm in southern Iowa.&nbsp; There were many memories of her holding and playing with the farm animals (especially the farm babies). She was always surrounded by her pets and for several years, she raised and sold puppies.She was a country girl, loved country music, riding horses with her friends, attending rodeos, and decorating her home with country related memories.&nbsp; As a hobby, she gathered a lifetime collection of crosses, mostly with a country theme.&nbsp; Her Christmas tree was loaded each year with her favorite crosses.Left to remember Carrie’s memory are her father Kendall (Diane) Hursey; her siblings, sister Christine (Rodney) Honn; brother James (Samantha) Hursey; her three daughters, Heather, Haley, and Hanna; two granddaughters; many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members.Carrie was preceded in death by her mother, Sherrie Hursey, in 2013.Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, Kansas. A private family burial service will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter 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;Carrie Sue Thompson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/carrie-sue-thompson/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Carrie Sue Thompson

Terry Lee Gnad, age 72, of Ellis, 
Kansas, passed away January 8, 2023, in Ellis. She was born July 23, 
1950, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to John Nordyke and Zella (Johnson) 
Nordyke and attended school in Lacey, Washington.

As a kid you would either find her 
fishing with her dad or playing sports, you might even catch her 
practicing ballet. She loved to cook, garden, watch sports and even talk
 about sports.&nbsp; Whenever one of the kids would call they knew they were 
in for a five minute conversation about either Gonzaga, tennis or 
soccer, even if they had no idea what she was talking about.

When she became a mom, her world became
 all about her five kids and six grandkids. She was a Brownie leader, a 
Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout Leader, and a Boy Scout leader.&nbsp; When the
 boys got into sports, you would find her at as many games as she could 
get to, and had a standing carpool group to travel to away games. Her 
door was open to all the kids, there were times that she would feed 
numerous teen boy football players. She would grumble about all the 
shoes, but would not have changed a thing. When she was out and ran into
 a friend, she would brag about all of her kids and show off pictures of
 her grandkids.&nbsp;

She was a stubborn, giving, and 
beautifully happy person. She would not let any one help her, but would 
help everyone she could.&nbsp; Anyone that had a conversation with her, left 
uplifted and ready to take on anything that they came to talk to her 
about.&nbsp;

She is survived by, Sara (Bryant) 
Mettler, daughter, Yelm WA;&nbsp; MJ (Alyssa) Gnad, son, Belton MO; Justin 
(Elexx) Gnad, Olathe KS; Aaron (Heather Entz) Gnad, son, Salina KS; 
Sisters; Vicki (Roger) Brittingham, Olympia WA; and Sherri Morris, 
Olympia WA; grandchildren, Malik Gaskin, Tacoma WA;&nbsp; Sierra Rietcheck, 
Portland OR; Daisy Rietcheck, Yelm, WA; Oliver Entz, Salina KS;&nbsp; Myles 
and Kayslee Gnad, Olathe KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
sister, Penny Rae Nordyke, and daughter Libby Rae Gaskin.

A combined rosary and vigil service 
will be at 10:00 AM with funeral services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 
January 14, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Saturday at 
the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, Kansas 67637.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Terry Lee Gnad, age 72, of Ellis, 
Kansas, passed away January 8, 2023, in Ellis. She was born July 23, 
1950, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to John Nordyke and Zella (Johnson) 
Nordyke and attended school in Lacey, Washington.As a kid you would either find her 
fishing with her dad or playing sports, you might even catch her 
practicing ballet. She loved to cook, garden, watch sports and even talk
 about sports.&nbsp; Whenever one of the kids would call they knew they were 
in for a five minute conversation about either Gonzaga, tennis or 
soccer, even if they had no idea what she was talking about.When she became a mom, her world became
 all about her five kids and six grandkids. She was a Brownie leader, a 
Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout Leader, and a Boy Scout leader.&nbsp; When the
 boys got into sports, you would find her at as many games as she could 
get to, and had a standing carpool group to travel to away games. Her 
door was open to all the kids, there were times that she would feed 
numerous teen boy football players. She would grumble about all the 
shoes, but would not have changed a thing. When she was out and ran into
 a friend, she would brag about all of her kids and show off pictures of
 her grandkids.&nbsp;She was a stubborn, giving, and 
beautifully happy person. She would not let any one help her, but would 
help everyone she could.&nbsp; Anyone that had a conversation with her, left 
uplifted and ready to take on anything that they came to talk to her 
about.&nbsp;She is survived by, Sara (Bryant) 
Mettler, daughter, Yelm WA;&nbsp; MJ (Alyssa) Gnad, son, Belton MO; Justin 
(Elexx) Gnad, Olathe KS; Aaron (Heather Entz) Gnad, son, Salina KS; 
Sisters; Vicki (Roger) Brittingham, Olympia WA; and Sherri Morris, 
Olympia WA; grandchildren, Malik Gaskin, Tacoma WA;&nbsp; Sierra Rietcheck, 
Portland OR; Daisy Rietcheck, Yelm, WA; Oliver Entz, Salina KS;&nbsp; Myles 
and Kayslee Gnad, Olathe KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
sister, Penny Rae Nordyke, and daughter Libby Rae Gaskin.A combined rosary and vigil service 
will be at 10:00 AM with funeral services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 
January 14, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Saturday at 
the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, Kansas 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Terry Lee Gnad

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Velma Marie (Svanda) Cornett, age 75 of Belleville, Kansas passed from this life on January 11, 2023. The last of six children born to Charles and Mabel Svanda, she was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on April 29th, 1947.

Velma attended Washington Grade School and High School in Washington, Kansas. 

She courted and married Delvin K. Woodward on April 8, 1967. To this union three children were born, Connie Sue, Ronnie Lou, and Eric Lee. Delvin adopted her son Todd Allen. Velma and Delvin divorced in 1977. She met Roger D. Cornett, Sr. and they were married on January 5, 1983. His three children, Michelle, Jimmy, and Roger Dale, Jr. were added to her family.

She lived most of her life in and about this area, close to her children. She was a devoted, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and was graced in his light.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mabel Svanda; three brothers, Charles Edward Svanda, Robert Morris Svanda, and James Leroy Svanda; brother-in-law Lester Rue, sister-in-law Carla Svanda, and son-in-law Clinton Owens. 

She will be forever remembered by her son Todd Allen Woodward, Marysville, Kansas; daughter Connie Sue Woodward and daughter Hannah, Belleville, Kansas; son Ronnie Lou Woodward and wife Debbie, Salina, Kansas; and son Eric Lee and wife Buffy and their daughter Kyleigh of Plainville, KS. She leaves her four children; her sisters, Barbara Jean Rue of Omaha, Ne, and Deloris Hitchcock, Belleville, Kansas; and lots of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville. Burial will follow at Belleville City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, January 13, from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.

Memorials are requested to the Velma Cornett Memorial, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Cornett family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

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 </figure><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/velma-cornett">https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/velma-cornett</a>April 29, 1947 - January 11, 2023Velma Marie (Svanda) Cornett, age 75 of Belleville, Kansas passed from this life on January 11, 2023. The last of six children born to Charles and Mabel Svanda, she was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on April 29th, 1947.Velma attended Washington Grade School and High School in Washington, Kansas. She courted and married Delvin K. Woodward on April 8, 1967. To this union three children were born, Connie Sue, Ronnie Lou, and Eric Lee. Delvin adopted her son Todd Allen. Velma and Delvin divorced in 1977. She met Roger D. Cornett, Sr. and they were married on January 5, 1983. His three children, Michelle, Jimmy, and Roger Dale, Jr. were added to her family.She lived most of her life in and about this area, close to her children. She was a devoted, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and was graced in his light.Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mabel Svanda; three brothers, Charles Edward Svanda, Robert Morris Svanda, and James Leroy Svanda; brother-in-law Lester Rue, sister-in-law Carla Svanda, and son-in-law Clinton Owens. She will be forever remembered by her son Todd Allen Woodward, Marysville, Kansas; daughter Connie Sue Woodward and daughter Hannah, Belleville, Kansas; son Ronnie Lou Woodward and wife Debbie, Salina, Kansas; and son Eric Lee and wife Buffy and their daughter Kyleigh of Plainville, KS. She leaves her four children; her sisters, Barbara Jean Rue of Omaha, Ne, and Deloris Hitchcock, Belleville, Kansas; and lots of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville. Burial will follow at Belleville City Cemetery.Visitation will be Friday, January 13, from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.Memorials are requested to the Velma Cornett Memorial, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Cornett family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.comTo order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/f3d2d0d3-95dc-4c1f-8e47-c647a8264290" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Velma M. Cornett, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/f3d2d0d3-95dc-4c1f-8e47-c647a8264290" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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Hillsboro - Doris Jane Arnold passed away January 11, 2023, at the MTM Boarding Care Home in McPherson at the age of 99, just shy of her 100th&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp; She was born in Hillsboro, Kansas on April 3, 1923, to John F. and Estella Frieda (Entz) Klassen.&nbsp; 

Doris was the granddaughter of Dr. J.J. Entz, a medical doctor of Hillsboro (1897-1932).&nbsp; 

Doris was baptized during her 8th&nbsp;grade year on May 2, 1938, in the First Mennonite Church.&nbsp; 

She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1941 and graduated from Venus Beauty Academy that same year.&nbsp; She got her cosmetology license and started Klassen Beauty Shop in Hillsboro, KS.

Doris was married to Robert A. Arnold on September 18, 1943, and moved to McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp; There, she had two sons, Larry Gene Arnold who resides in Mesquite, Nevada and Dr. Robert John Arnold in McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp; 

In 1950, Doris and Bob moved back to Hillsboro where she started Arnold Beauty Shop.&nbsp; She owned the beauty shop until she and Bob began going to Sun City West, Arizona for the winter months.&nbsp; They wintered there for 20 years.&nbsp; They moved to Parkside Homes Apartments on August 7, 2000.&nbsp; She moved to Parkside Full care in 2020.&nbsp; In May of 2021, she moved to MTM Boarding Care Home in McPherson, KS during the COVID pandemic to be closer to family.&nbsp;

She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church/Hillsboro United Methodist Church for over 70 years and an associate member of the Sun City West Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church.

Doris enjoyed playing bridge weekly with friends upon her retirement.&nbsp; She loved golfing, traveling with Bob to foreign countries and each state except Alaska.&nbsp; K-State football games were a favorite time: tailgating with the family.&nbsp; Doris was involved as part owner of Hillsboro State Bank.&nbsp; Other organizations she participated in were American Legion Auxiliary, United Methodist Women, McPherson V.F.W. Auxiliary, and the Hillsboro Golf Association.

Survivors include two sons, Larry Arnold and wife, Sally, of Mesquite, Nevada and son, Dr. Robert J. Arnold and wife, Margie, of McPherson, Kansas; two granddaughters, Betsy Arnold Marr and husband, Charles, of Alexandria, Virginia and Maggie Lee (Arnold) Scena and husband, Chris, of Littleton, Colorado; two grandsons, Robert “Rob” Arnold and wife, Jennifer, of Coronado, California and Kelly Brett Arnold of Wichita, Kansas; step-grandson, Brad Ty Perske of Seattle, Washington; and seven great-grandchildren, Theodore, Nicholas, and Ian Scena of Littleton, Colorado and Robert John “Trey,” Savannah, Hudson, and Summer Arnold of Coronado, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Allen Klassen.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.&nbsp; A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, at the Hillsboro United Methodist Church with Pastor Margaret Johnson officiating.&nbsp;

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

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<h2>Doris J. Arnold</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Doris J. Arnold</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/doris-arnold">https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/doris-arnold</a>April 3, 1923 - January 11, 2023Hillsboro - Doris Jane Arnold passed away January 11, 2023, at the MTM Boarding Care Home in McPherson at the age of 99, just shy of her 100th&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp; She was born in Hillsboro, Kansas on April 3, 1923, to John F. and Estella Frieda (Entz) Klassen.&nbsp; Doris was the granddaughter of Dr. J.J. Entz, a medical doctor of Hillsboro (1897-1932).&nbsp; Doris was baptized during her 8th&nbsp;grade year on May 2, 1938, in the First Mennonite Church.&nbsp; She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1941 and graduated from Venus Beauty Academy that same year.&nbsp; She got her cosmetology license and started Klassen Beauty Shop in Hillsboro, KS.Doris was married to Robert A. Arnold on September 18, 1943, and moved to McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp; There, she had two sons, Larry Gene Arnold who resides in Mesquite, Nevada and Dr. Robert John Arnold in McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1950, Doris and Bob moved back to Hillsboro where she started Arnold Beauty Shop.&nbsp; She owned the beauty shop until she and Bob began going to Sun City West, Arizona for the winter months.&nbsp; They wintered there for 20 years.&nbsp; They moved to Parkside Homes Apartments on August 7, 2000.&nbsp; She moved to Parkside Full care in 2020.&nbsp; In May of 2021, she moved to MTM Boarding Care Home in McPherson, KS during the COVID pandemic to be closer to family.&nbsp;She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church/Hillsboro United Methodist Church for over 70 years and an associate member of the Sun City West Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church.Doris enjoyed playing bridge weekly with friends upon her retirement.&nbsp; She loved golfing, traveling with Bob to foreign countries and each state except Alaska.&nbsp; K-State football games were a favorite time: tailgating with the family.&nbsp; Doris was involved as part owner of Hillsboro State Bank.&nbsp; Other organizations she participated in were American Legion Auxiliary, United Methodist Women, McPherson V.F.W. Auxiliary, and the Hillsboro Golf Association.Survivors include two sons, Larry Arnold and wife, Sally, of Mesquite, Nevada and son, Dr. Robert J. Arnold and wife, Margie, of McPherson, Kansas; two granddaughters, Betsy Arnold Marr and husband, Charles, of Alexandria, Virginia and Maggie Lee (Arnold) Scena and husband, Chris, of Littleton, Colorado; two grandsons, Robert “Rob” Arnold and wife, Jennifer, of Coronado, California and Kelly Brett Arnold of Wichita, Kansas; step-grandson, Brad Ty Perske of Seattle, Washington; and seven great-grandchildren, Theodore, Nicholas, and Ian Scena of Littleton, Colorado and Robert John “Trey,” Savannah, Hudson, and Summer Arnold of Coronado, California.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Allen Klassen.A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.&nbsp; A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, at the Hillsboro United Methodist Church with Pastor Margaret Johnson officiating.&nbsp;Memorial donations may be given to Hillsboro United Methodist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family in memory of Doris J. Arnold, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/50202468-b49b-4826-af7a-9613d361ce22" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Doris J. Arnold

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Lawrence Jarrold Hoffman was born on January 8, 1935 in Gillett, Arkansas, the son of Reinhold and Altie Flaherty Hoffman. He died on January 4, 2023 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 87.

Larry grew up and attended schools in Benton, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school in 1954. 

Following graduation, he attended college before joining the United States Air Force in 1954. During his military career, he was primarily involved with explosive ordinance detail, including munitions systems and nuclear weapons, as well as training, managing, and supervising at various Air Force bases in the United States. He earned many medals and ribbons throughout his career, and he retired from the Air Force in 1980.

Relatives included a halfbrother, Ervin Hoffman; and halfsisters, Erma, Mary, and Bernice.

Larry is survived by his wife Teresa; two sons, Gerald and Mark; grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 14 at the Cawker City United Methodist Church. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. 

Memorials may be given to the Cawker City Senior Center.

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

<h2>Lawrence Hoffman, Cawker City</h2><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/lawrence-hoffman">https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/lawrence-hoffman</a>January 8, 1935 - January 4, 2023Lawrence Jarrold Hoffman was born on January 8, 1935 in Gillett, Arkansas, the son of Reinhold and Altie Flaherty Hoffman. He died on January 4, 2023 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 87.Larry grew up and attended schools in Benton, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school in 1954. Following graduation, he attended college before joining the United States Air Force in 1954. During his military career, he was primarily involved with explosive ordinance detail, including munitions systems and nuclear weapons, as well as training, managing, and supervising at various Air Force bases in the United States. He earned many medals and ribbons throughout his career, and he retired from the Air Force in 1980.Relatives included a halfbrother, Ervin Hoffman; and halfsisters, Erma, Mary, and Bernice.Larry is survived by his wife Teresa; two sons, Gerald and Mark; grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 14 at the Cawker City United Methodist Church. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to the Cawker City Senior Center.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Lawrence Hoffman, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/lawrence-hoffman/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Lawrence Hoffman

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Dorothy Marie Reling was born on July 23, 1939 north of Cawker City, in Cawker township, the daughter of Harold LeRoy and Mildred Marie Kincheloe Reling passed from this life peacefully Wednesday Jan. 11, 2023 at home, Cawker City, KS.&nbsp; 

She graduated from Cawker City High School in 1957 and from the Brown Mackie College in Salina.&nbsp; 

After Brown Mackie she worked for a short time at Riley Chev, and then at the Cawker City Mutual Telephone Company.&nbsp; She finally started working at the Guaranty State Bank in Beloit, KS where she worked for 41 years until she retired.&nbsp; She loved working at the bank and told stories about her career and co-workers often.&nbsp; 

Dorothy had many hobbies over the years. Some of them were ceramics, leather tooling, stamp collecting, knitting, a little crocheting, counted cross-stitching, taking photo pictures, reading and genealogy. She was a member of the North Central Kansas Genealogical Society and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.&nbsp; She also enjoyed watching the KC Royals and the KC Chiefs.&nbsp;

To us she was always Dorothy, Dort, Aunt Dort, and friend. The role she loved best was being an Aaunt to Pamila Kay and Paula Annette and Great Aunt to Levi Donald and Wyatt Joseph Brummer, Chase Allen and Trey Alexander Turner and Katie Ratliff.

Dorothy is survived by her nieces, Pamila and husband Bill Brummer of Cawker City, Paula and fiance Doran Junek of Bennington, grand nephews Levi and Wyatt Brummer, grandniece Katie Ratliff all of Cawker City,&nbsp; grandnephews Dr. Chase Turner and wife Shelbie of Manhattan and&nbsp; Dr. Trey Turner of Lenexa, cousins Michael Reling, Virginia Reling Young, Vivian Boxum Covey, Stephen Boxum, Lavone Boxum Geleynse, David Boxum, Daniel Reling, Dianna Reling Coad, David Reling, Marjorie Kincheloe Slaughter and Michael Kincheloe other relatives and many friends. One of her faithful companions was her cat Kitty.

Preceding her were her parents Harold and Mildred Reling, brother Donald Carl and his wife Sharon, and her cousins Dennis Reling, Kenneth Kincheloe and Gail Kincheloe.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 16 at the Cawker City United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Monday before the service, starting at 9:30 a.m. 

Memorials may be given to the North Central Kansas Genealogical Society or Solomon Valley Hospice.

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

<h2>Dorothy Reling, Cawker City</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/dorothy-reling">https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/dorothy-reling</a>July 23, 1939 - January 11, 2023Dorothy Marie Reling was born on July 23, 1939 north of Cawker City, in Cawker township, the daughter of Harold LeRoy and Mildred Marie Kincheloe Reling passed from this life peacefully Wednesday Jan. 11, 2023 at home, Cawker City, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Cawker City High School in 1957 and from the Brown Mackie College in Salina.&nbsp; After Brown Mackie she worked for a short time at Riley Chev, and then at the Cawker City Mutual Telephone Company.&nbsp; She finally started working at the Guaranty State Bank in Beloit, KS where she worked for 41 years until she retired.&nbsp; She loved working at the bank and told stories about her career and co-workers often.&nbsp; Dorothy had many hobbies over the years. Some of them were ceramics, leather tooling, stamp collecting, knitting, a little crocheting, counted cross-stitching, taking photo pictures, reading and genealogy. She was a member of the North Central Kansas Genealogical Society and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.&nbsp; She also enjoyed watching the KC Royals and the KC Chiefs.&nbsp;To us she was always Dorothy, Dort, Aunt Dort, and friend. The role she loved best was being an Aaunt to Pamila Kay and Paula Annette and Great Aunt to Levi Donald and Wyatt Joseph Brummer, Chase Allen and Trey Alexander Turner and Katie Ratliff.Dorothy is survived by her nieces, Pamila and husband Bill Brummer of Cawker City, Paula and fiance Doran Junek of Bennington, grand nephews Levi and Wyatt Brummer, grandniece Katie Ratliff all of Cawker City,&nbsp; grandnephews Dr. Chase Turner and wife Shelbie of Manhattan and&nbsp; Dr. Trey Turner of Lenexa, cousins Michael Reling, Virginia Reling Young, Vivian Boxum Covey, Stephen Boxum, Lavone Boxum Geleynse, David Boxum, Daniel Reling, Dianna Reling Coad, David Reling, Marjorie Kincheloe Slaughter and Michael Kincheloe other relatives and many friends. One of her faithful companions was her cat Kitty.Preceding her were her parents Harold and Mildred Reling, brother Donald Carl and his wife Sharon, and her cousins Dennis Reling, Kenneth Kincheloe and Gail Kincheloe.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 16 at the Cawker City United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Monday before the service, starting at 9:30 a.m. Memorials may be given to the North Central Kansas Genealogical Society or Solomon Valley Hospice.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Dorothy Reling, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/dorothy-reling/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Dorothy Reling

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David "Michael" Williams, 72, of Salina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 8th, 2023.

Michael was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 1950, a son of Virginia Mae (Sidwell) and David Wilbur Williams.

He loved his country and served in the United States Navy and worked at Hawker Beechcraft.

On July 26, 1974, Michael married Linda Carol Janzen in Salina.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed country cruises searching for old homesteads with his wife.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Williams; daughter, Amanda Price (Dan), of Marathon, Florida; and brother, Jerald "Jerry" Williams (Barb), of Salina, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert "Bob" Williams; and infant sister, Connie Sue Williams.

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 15th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 16th at the funeral home with Pastor Ryan Price officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Stand Up to Cancer, in care of the Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

To send flowers to the family of David, please&nbsp;<a href="http://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=26997644&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>David 'Michael' Williams, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/David-Michael--Williams?obId=26997644#/obituaryInfo">https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/David-Michael--Williams?obId=26997644#/obituaryInfo</a>July 20, 1950 - January 8, 2023David "Michael" Williams, 72, of Salina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 8th, 2023.Michael was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 1950, a son of Virginia Mae (Sidwell) and David Wilbur Williams.He loved his country and served in the United States Navy and worked at Hawker Beechcraft.On July 26, 1974, Michael married Linda Carol Janzen in Salina.He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed country cruises searching for old homesteads with his wife.Survivors include his wife, Linda Williams; daughter, Amanda Price (Dan), of Marathon, Florida; and brother, Jerald "Jerry" Williams (Barb), of Salina, Kansas.He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert "Bob" Williams; and infant sister, Connie Sue Williams.Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 15th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 16th at the funeral home with Pastor Ryan Price officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.Donations may be made to Stand Up to Cancer, in care of the Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.To send flowers to the family of David, please&nbsp;<a href="http://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=26997644&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

David 'Michael' Williams

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Terrence “Terry” L. Elsasser, of Salina, passed away January 11, 2023.

Terry was born in Rockford, Illinois to Eula Mae Budden. At the age of 16, he was adopted by Ralph F. Elsasser.

Terry graduated from Harlem High School in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in August 1961. His basic training was in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland AFB. He had tech school training in Port Hueneme, California, which was a naval training center, for heating specialist. For the rest of his term, he was at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas.

He spent all his career in manufacturing, retiring from KASA Fabrication Manufacturing in Salina, Kansas in 2007.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Letha Elsasser; their three children, Mark Elsasser, Gail Henning, and Ryan Elsasser (Stephanie); eight grandchildren, Samantha, Tyler, and Isaac Elsasser, Heather Henning Phillips (Jeremy), Marissa Henning, Candice Jackson, Kassie Murray, and Jordan Elsasser; and eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Vicki Szymanski, Marie Mayer, Kevin Elsasser (Ginger); and many nieces and nephews on both sides.

<h2>Terrence 'Terry' L. Elsasser, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Terrence-Terry-L-Elsasser?obId=27002273#/obituaryInfo">https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Terrence-Terry-L-Elsasser?obId=27002273#/obituaryInfo</a>Terrence “Terry” L. Elsasser, of Salina, passed away January 11, 2023.Terry was born in Rockford, Illinois to Eula Mae Budden. At the age of 16, he was adopted by Ralph F. Elsasser.Terry graduated from Harlem High School in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in August 1961. His basic training was in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland AFB. He had tech school training in Port Hueneme, California, which was a naval training center, for heating specialist. For the rest of his term, he was at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas.He spent all his career in manufacturing, retiring from KASA Fabrication Manufacturing in Salina, Kansas in 2007.Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Letha Elsasser; their three children, Mark Elsasser, Gail Henning, and Ryan Elsasser (Stephanie); eight grandchildren, Samantha, Tyler, and Isaac Elsasser, Heather Henning Phillips (Jeremy), Marissa Henning, Candice Jackson, Kassie Murray, and Jordan Elsasser; and eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Vicki Szymanski, Marie Mayer, Kevin Elsasser (Ginger); and many nieces and nephews on both sides.He is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Robert Henning.Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned.Donations may be made to Sunflower Adult Day Services, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Terrence "Terry", please visit our<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=27002273&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tree Store.</a>

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