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

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

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

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

Brother: Bruce (Annette) Hixon of Bowdoin, Maine

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

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

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

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

Mark Hixon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. 

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

Lowell Larsen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pearl Helmer

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

She graduated from Clifton High School in 1951.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maxine E. Girard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-clarene-kennedy">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-clarene-kennedy</a>June 27, 1942 - March 3, 2023Sister Clarene Kennedy died Friday, March 03, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 80 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 32 years.&nbsp; She was born in McCook, NE, on June 27, 1942, to James and Luetta Marie Meyers Kennedy, the fourth of four children, and was baptized Clarene Marie.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on September 1, 1989.&nbsp; On September 4, 1990, Clarene received the habit. &nbsp;She pronounced first vows on June 5, 1992, and final vows on June 9, 1995.Sister Clarene attended the Dominican School of Nursing in Great Bend, Kansas and received her diploma and nursing license in 1964.&nbsp; She worked as a nurse in hospitals and nursing homes for over 30 years.&nbsp; After entering the Sisters of Saint Joseph she spent a year in El Paso, Texas and then returned to Concordia and worked at Manna House of Prayer.&nbsp; She later completed Clinical pastoral education and&nbsp; attended Aquinas Institute of Theology and worked in parishes and nursing homes. She retired to the Motherhouse in January, 2016.Sister Clarene was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;&nbsp;A Bible Vigil Service will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Mary Jo Thummel as the eulogist.&nbsp; This will be followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel, Father Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Mortuary, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Clarene Kennedy may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters, P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Sr. Clarene Kennedy, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-clarene-kennedy/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Sr. Clarene Kennedy

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Meredith Wayne Swenson, age 70, of Concordia, KS, left this earthly life on Thursday, March 2, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home in Concordia, KS. 

Wayne was an active member in his church, an avid fisherman and hunter, bicyclist, bird watcher, and a dedicated family man.&nbsp; He especially loved nature, wildlife, and fishing with his grandsons.&nbsp; His love for Jesus and his family touched everything he did.

Wayne was born to parents Earl and Margaret (Ostberg) Swenson in Assaria, Kansas on January 30, 1953.&nbsp; He loved growing up on a farm with his brothers and sister.&nbsp; He discovered a talent for sales early on because of his interest in and love for people.&nbsp;

He met the love of his life, Sheryl Kraisinger, while they were both working in sales.&nbsp; They married on September 28, 1973.&nbsp; 

His career in institutional food sales took them to Salina, then Concordia, Kansas 20 years ago.&nbsp; Wayne and family enjoyed their cabin at Lovewell Lake for many years.

He and Sheryl raised two daughters and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with their five grandsons. &nbsp;They loved to travel and visit national parks.

He is proceeded in death by his parents and brother, Conrad.&nbsp;

He is survived by his loving wife, Sheryl, daughters Amanda (Nolan) Crosson, Concordia, and Alaina (Curtis) Flaming, Kansas City, Missouri, and grandsons (Austin, Andrew, and Bennett Crosson, and Luca and Greyson Flaming), brother, Kerwin (Nancy) Swenson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and sister Melanie Reed, of Lake City, South Carolina, and sister-in-law Diana Swenson, Johnson, KS.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at The Wesleyan Church, Concordia with Pastors David Redmond and Bob Burns officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be held at a later time.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m., at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to NCK Teens For Christ or Concordia Wesleyan Church in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; 

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Meredith (Wayne) Swenson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/meredith-wayne-swenson/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Meredith Wayne Swenson, Concordia</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/meredith-wayne-swenson">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/meredith-wayne-swenson</a>January 30, 1953 - March 2, 2023Meredith Wayne Swenson, age 70, of Concordia, KS, left this earthly life on Thursday, March 2, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home in Concordia, KS. Wayne was an active member in his church, an avid fisherman and hunter, bicyclist, bird watcher, and a dedicated family man.&nbsp; He especially loved nature, wildlife, and fishing with his grandsons.&nbsp; His love for Jesus and his family touched everything he did.Wayne was born to parents Earl and Margaret (Ostberg) Swenson in Assaria, Kansas on January 30, 1953.&nbsp; He loved growing up on a farm with his brothers and sister.&nbsp; He discovered a talent for sales early on because of his interest in and love for people.&nbsp;He met the love of his life, Sheryl Kraisinger, while they were both working in sales.&nbsp; They married on September 28, 1973.&nbsp; His career in institutional food sales took them to Salina, then Concordia, Kansas 20 years ago.&nbsp; Wayne and family enjoyed their cabin at Lovewell Lake for many years.He and Sheryl raised two daughters and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with their five grandsons. &nbsp;They loved to travel and visit national parks.He is proceeded in death by his parents and brother, Conrad.&nbsp;He is survived by his loving wife, Sheryl, daughters Amanda (Nolan) Crosson, Concordia, and Alaina (Curtis) Flaming, Kansas City, Missouri, and grandsons (Austin, Andrew, and Bennett Crosson, and Luca and Greyson Flaming), brother, Kerwin (Nancy) Swenson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and sister Melanie Reed, of Lake City, South Carolina, and sister-in-law Diana Swenson, Johnson, KS.A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at The Wesleyan Church, Concordia with Pastors David Redmond and Bob Burns officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be held at a later time.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6:00-7:30 p.m., at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to NCK Teens For Christ or Concordia Wesleyan Church in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Meredith (Wayne) Swenson, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/meredith-wayne-swenson/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Meredith Wayne Swenson

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Our dearest Mother, Nelda Marie (Marts) Hoover passed into the arms of Jesus early Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 with family at her side. 

Nelda was born in the house she lived in most of her life on August 8, 1930 to Ethel Pearl (Root) Marts and Guy Alonzo Marts. She was born on the farm homesteaded by her Marts ancestors, and she raised her family in that home. Nelda was quiet, humble, showed great strength in perseverance and was dedicated to her family and her church. She lived a truly sacrificial life in service to the Lord, her family, her extended family, her neighbors and friends. She put others first and truly had a servant's heart. She lived her life to honor the Lord and faced life's difficulties as prescribed in James 1:2 " Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Mother lived a full life of faith she demonstrated to all she met. She was unwavering in her faith, her love of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and to her husband and partner. Through all hardships of her 92 years, she never complained or lamented all that befell her in life's journey. In all that she did, she did it to her best to honor the Lord and her family. She was the wife of Noble Character: Proverbs 31: 10-31. Nelda graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in 1948 and after high school was the high school secretary until she married.

Nelda was married to Eldon L. Hoover on October 16, 1949 in Abilene, KS. She was her husband's helpmate for over 72 years on the Marts family farm she and Eldon cared for near Chapman, Kansas. To this union were born four children: Susan Marie, Sheryl Christine, Connie Jane and Steven Craig. Nelda was a fine seamstress--sewing for her girls, an expert gardener, an award-winning bread baker, an exquisite cook, an immaculate housekeeper, a work partner for Eldon and a tiny, yet amazing wheat truck driver, a Sunday school teacher for many years, a worker in her Church and a member of her beloved Barnabas Circle at Sutphen Mill Christian Church. She attended Sutphen Mill Christian Church her entire life and mentored many who worshiped and served in the church. Nelda served her community in many ways as well and served on the local election board for over 35 years. Nelda was predeceased by her husband Eldon L. Hoover, her loving parents, Ethel and Guy Marts, her brother Gordon Arthur Marts, her oldest daughter Susan Marie, her sister-in-law Phyllis Bolliger Marts, her dear aunt and uncle who cared for her when her parents died, Gertrude and Frank Devane, her mother-in-law and father-in-law David B. and Susan Hoover, her brothers and sisters-in law, Irene Hoover, Miriam and Loren Nichols, Paul and Jean Hoover, John and Doris Larson, George and Viola Boles, Dale and Phyllis Hoover, Dean and Helen Hoover and Robert Hoover. Nelda Marie Hoover is survived by her daughter Sheryl C. and Dale Wilson, Manhattan, KS, her daughter Connie and George Poland, rural Junction City, KS, her son Steven and Debra Hoover, Shawnee, KS. She is also survived by her six dear grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren: Jesse and Ashley Poland and their children Thatcher, Easton, Talia, Boaz and Samuel; Eric M. Brown and his daughter Ava Grace; Kevin and Rebecca Poland and their children Kade and Quinn; Andrew C. Brown and his daughter Ariane Amanda Brown (Ari), Abby (Poland) and Daniel Anderes and their children Archer, Leo, Della, and&nbsp;Charles, and Sarah (Poland) and Ryan Woodruff and their daughter Estelle. Nelda is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, plus a host of loving neighbors and friends. The Celebration of Life will be at Sutphen Mill Christian Church, Chapman, Kansas at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 with burial at Bethel Cemetery, rural Abilene, Kansas. Officiant will be the pastor of Sutphen Mill Christian Church, David Brundage.

Memorials may made to Sutphen Mill Christian Church and dropped off at the Church the day of the service or left in care of Londeen- Overlease Funeral Chapel, 206 West 5th Street, Chapman, Kansas. The family will have a visitation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 206 West 5th Street, Chapman, Kansas 67431.

<h2>Nelda Marie Hoover (Marts)</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678086499643.png" alt="Nelda Marie Hoover (Marts)" />
 <figcaption>Nelda Marie Hoover (Marts)</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/nelda-hoover/5150587/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/nelda-hoover/5150587/index.php</a>August 8th, 1930 - March 2nd, 2023Our dearest Mother, Nelda Marie (Marts) Hoover passed into the arms of Jesus early Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 with family at her side. Nelda was born in the house she lived in most of her life on August 8, 1930 to Ethel Pearl (Root) Marts and Guy Alonzo Marts. She was born on the farm homesteaded by her Marts ancestors, and she raised her family in that home. Nelda was quiet, humble, showed great strength in perseverance and was dedicated to her family and her church. She lived a truly sacrificial life in service to the Lord, her family, her extended family, her neighbors and friends. She put others first and truly had a servant's heart. She lived her life to honor the Lord and faced life's difficulties as prescribed in James 1:2 " Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Mother lived a full life of faith she demonstrated to all she met. She was unwavering in her faith, her love of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and to her husband and partner. Through all hardships of her 92 years, she never complained or lamented all that befell her in life's journey. In all that she did, she did it to her best to honor the Lord and her family. She was the wife of Noble Character: Proverbs 31: 10-31. Nelda graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in 1948 and after high school was the high school secretary until she married. Nelda was married to Eldon L. Hoover on October 16, 1949 in Abilene, KS. She was her husband's helpmate for over 72 years on the Marts family farm she and Eldon cared for near Chapman, Kansas. To this union were born four children: Susan Marie, Sheryl Christine, Connie Jane and Steven Craig. Nelda was a fine seamstress--sewing for her girls, an expert gardener, an award-winning bread baker, an exquisite cook, an immaculate housekeeper, a work partner for Eldon and a tiny, yet amazing wheat truck driver, a Sunday school teacher for many years, a worker in her Church and a member of her beloved Barnabas Circle at Sutphen Mill Christian Church. She attended Sutphen Mill Christian Church her entire life and mentored many who worshiped and served in the church. Nelda served her community in many ways as well and served on the local election board for over 35 years. Nelda was predeceased by her husband Eldon L. Hoover, her loving parents, Ethel and Guy Marts, her brother Gordon Arthur Marts, her oldest daughter Susan Marie, her sister-in-law Phyllis Bolliger Marts, her dear aunt and uncle who cared for her when her parents died, Gertrude and Frank Devane, her mother-in-law and father-in-law David B. and Susan Hoover, her brothers and sisters-in law, Irene Hoover, Miriam and Loren Nichols, Paul and Jean Hoover, John and Doris Larson, George and Viola Boles, Dale and Phyllis Hoover, Dean and Helen Hoover and Robert Hoover. Nelda Marie Hoover is survived by her daughter Sheryl C. and Dale Wilson, Manhattan, KS, her daughter Connie and George Poland, rural Junction City, KS, her son Steven and Debra Hoover, Shawnee, KS. She is also survived by her six dear grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren: Jesse and Ashley Poland and their children Thatcher, Easton, Talia, Boaz and Samuel; Eric M. Brown and his daughter Ava Grace; Kevin and Rebecca Poland and their children Kade and Quinn; Andrew C. Brown and his daughter Ariane Amanda Brown (Ari), Abby (Poland) and Daniel Anderes and their children Archer, Leo, Della, and&nbsp;Charles, and Sarah (Poland) and Ryan Woodruff and their daughter Estelle. Nelda is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, plus a host of loving neighbors and friends. The Celebration of Life will be at Sutphen Mill Christian Church, Chapman, Kansas at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 with burial at Bethel Cemetery, rural Abilene, Kansas. Officiant will be the pastor of Sutphen Mill Christian Church, David Brundage. Memorials may made to Sutphen Mill Christian Church and dropped off at the Church the day of the service or left in care of Londeen- Overlease Funeral Chapel, 206 West 5th Street, Chapman, Kansas. The family will have a visitation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 206 West 5th Street, Chapman, Kansas 67431.

Nelda Marie Hoover (Marts)

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Robert H. Marston passed away on March 1st at the Ascension Via Christi hospital in Manhattan at the age 0f 85. He was born at his home in rural Abilene on April 23rd, 1937 the son of Samuel and Minnie (Lantz).

He attended a one-room school, Pleasant Valley, for his grade school years and then graduated from Dickinson County High School in 1955.

Robert married Sheila (Brott) Marston on April 23rd, 1960 and they established their home in Noble township. They had four children Deborah, Douglas, Dawn and infant daughter Darla.

Robert farmed the land where they lived since 1952 until his death. 

He grew up in the Scherer Memorial Luthern Church in Chapman until he was married. He was a member of the Alida Coopertive Parish Church where he served as the Lay Leader and Sunday School Superintendent for several years. Robert worked for JC Livestock for 20 years. 

His favorite thing in life was his children and grandchildren as they told him of their life experiences.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Grace McGhghy, and his infant daughter, Darla. 

Bob is survived by Sheila, his wife of 62 years, his daughter Deborah Kretsch (Peter) his son Douglas Marston(Peggy),and daughter, Dawn Crumly(Tim), brother William Marston (Nancy) of Jewell, Kansas, grandchildren Kaitlin DeJong, Connor Sparks, Keenan Sparks, Lauren Crumly Taylor, Neal Crumly, Megan Crumly and four great-grandchildren, Harper Sparks, CharLee Smith, Juniper Smith, and Carter Joy DeJong, many nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at the Alida Upland Cooperative Parish on March 7, 2023 at 10:00. Calling hours will be at the Londeen -Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman from five to seven. 

Memorials will be to the Alida Church and Shriners or St Jude's.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

<h2>Robert H. Marston</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Robert H Marston</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/robert-marston/5150417/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/robert-marston/5150417/index.php</a>April 23rd, 1937 - March 1st, 2023Robert H. Marston passed away on March 1st at the Ascension Via Christi hospital in Manhattan at the age 0f 85. He was born at his home in rural Abilene on April 23rd, 1937 the son of Samuel and Minnie (Lantz). He attended a one-room school, Pleasant Valley, for his grade school years and then graduated from Dickinson County High School in 1955. Robert married Sheila (Brott) Marston on April 23rd, 1960 and they established their home in Noble township. They had four children Deborah, Douglas, Dawn and infant daughter Darla. Robert farmed the land where they lived since 1952 until his death. He grew up in the Scherer Memorial Luthern Church in Chapman until he was married. He was a member of the Alida Coopertive Parish Church where he served as the Lay Leader and Sunday School Superintendent for several years. Robert worked for JC Livestock for 20 years. His favorite thing in life was his children and grandchildren as they told him of their life experiences.Robert was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Grace McGhghy, and his infant daughter, Darla. Bob is survived by Sheila, his wife of 62 years, his daughter Deborah Kretsch (Peter) his son Douglas Marston(Peggy),and daughter, Dawn Crumly(Tim), brother William Marston (Nancy) of Jewell, Kansas, grandchildren Kaitlin DeJong, Connor Sparks, Keenan Sparks, Lauren Crumly Taylor, Neal Crumly, Megan Crumly and four great-grandchildren, Harper Sparks, CharLee Smith, Juniper Smith, and Carter Joy DeJong, many nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be at the Alida Upland Cooperative Parish on March 7, 2023 at 10:00. Calling hours will be at the Londeen -Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman from five to seven. Memorials will be to the Alida Church and Shriners or St Jude's.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Robert H. Marston

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Rena Kay Earley, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 3rd, 2023.

Rena was born in Comanche, Oklahoma on December 19, 1960, a daughter of Laneva Joyce (Brown) and Reno Daniel Kendall.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Earley, of the home; a daughter, Rina Pinnick (Wade), of Bennington, Kansas; son Randy Earley (Tara) of Salina, Kansas; two grandchildren, Kyle Earley, and Emily Pinnick.

Rena is also survived by three brothers, Danny Kendall (Julie) of Duncan, Oklahoma; Kenneth Kendall of Duncan, Oklahoma, and Eric Kendall of Montana.

Cremation was chosen and no services are planned.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Rena-Kay-Earley?obId=27423715#/obituaryInfo">https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Rena-Kay-Earley?obId=27423715#/obituaryInfo</a>December 19, 1960 - March 3, 2023Rena Kay Earley, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 3rd, 2023.Rena was born in Comanche, Oklahoma on December 19, 1960, a daughter of Laneva Joyce (Brown) and Reno Daniel Kendall.Survivors include her husband, Ray Earley, of the home; a daughter, Rina Pinnick (Wade), of Bennington, Kansas; son Randy Earley (Tara) of Salina, Kansas; two grandchildren, Kyle Earley, and Emily Pinnick.Rena is also survived by three brothers, Danny Kendall (Julie) of Duncan, Oklahoma; Kenneth Kendall of Duncan, Oklahoma, and Eric Kendall of Montana.She is preceded in death by her parents.Cremation was chosen and no services are planned.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Rena, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=27423715&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tree Store.</a>

Rena Kay Earley

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November 23, 1946 ~ March 1, 2023 (age 76)

Mona Lee Perea&nbsp;was at home surrounded by her family when she went to be with the Lord at the age of 76. 

She was born in Salina, Kansas on November 23, 1946 to the late Bobbie and Ethel Humpert.&nbsp; 

Mona always spoke fondly of her hometown of&nbsp; Minneapolis, Kansas, where she grew up.&nbsp; 

She was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her greatest joys were doting on her grandchildren, creating beautiful crafts and decorating her home.

She was preceded in death by her sister Robin Allen.

Survived by her sister Carol Weiss of New Cambria. Mona is also survived by her loving husband, Larry Perea (Salina), with whom she had recently celebrated 57 years of marriage together on September 17, 2022; a&nbsp; daughter Theresa Valcoure (Wichita), son-in-law Michael; grandchildren Haley Walker (Khyree Walker), Trevor Valcoure, and Katie Valcoure; with her first great-grandchild on the way;&nbsp; son Richard Perea (Salina); daughter- in-law Dawn; frandchildren Jennifer Perea and Zach Perea; stepgrandchildren Nick Burris, Sidney Mellor, and Chandler Burris.

Memorial service will be Saturday March 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Bible Church 929 N. Rothsay, Minneapolis, KS.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Salina Gentiva Hospice, 2100 S. 9th Street,&nbsp; Suite G, Salina, KS 67401.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Mona-Perea">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Mona-Perea</a>November 23, 1946 ~ March 1, 2023 (age 76)Mona Lee Perea&nbsp;was at home surrounded by her family when she went to be with the Lord at the age of 76. She was born in Salina, Kansas on November 23, 1946 to the late Bobbie and Ethel Humpert.&nbsp; Mona always spoke fondly of her hometown of&nbsp; Minneapolis, Kansas, where she grew up.&nbsp; She was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her greatest joys were doting on her grandchildren, creating beautiful crafts and decorating her home.She was preceded in death by her sister Robin Allen.Survived by her sister Carol Weiss of New Cambria. Mona is also survived by her loving husband, Larry Perea (Salina), with whom she had recently celebrated 57 years of marriage together on September 17, 2022; a&nbsp; daughter Theresa Valcoure (Wichita), son-in-law Michael; grandchildren Haley Walker (Khyree Walker), Trevor Valcoure, and Katie Valcoure; with her first great-grandchild on the way;&nbsp; son Richard Perea (Salina); daughter- in-law Dawn; frandchildren Jennifer Perea and Zach Perea; stepgrandchildren Nick Burris, Sidney Mellor, and Chandler Burris.Memorial service will be Saturday March 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Bible Church 929 N. Rothsay, Minneapolis, KS.Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Salina Gentiva Hospice, 2100 S. 9th Street,&nbsp; Suite G, Salina, KS 67401.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Mona-Perea/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Mona-Perea/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Mona Lee Perea, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Mona-Perea/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Mona Perea

Sally Jeanette (Hull) Wiebe, born August 17, 1935, in Montezuma, KS, 
passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, after a brief illness. Sally was the 
daughter of the late Dr. Amzy A. Hull and Carol (Nichols) Hull. 
Sally attended the University of Iowa and transferred to Emporia 
Teachers College (now Emporia State University), where she met the love 
of her life, the late John Wiebe. They were married January 27, 1956, at
 the Congregational Church in Emporia, KS. 
Sally got her Lab Technician Certification and John graduated with a 
degree in Accounting. They moved to Wichita where he started a long and
 successful career with the Internal Revenue Service. John’s career path
 took them from Wichita to Salina to Overland Park, and then to Derby, 
KS in 1975 where they enjoyed the community and fellowship offered to 
them there. 
Sally was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Derby. She loved 
antiques, especially dolls, and was a member of several doll clubs. 
Other interests included genealogy, cooking, gardening, travel, and 
interior decorating. She also enjoyed reading and writing poetry and 
short stories. Sally and John enjoyed square and line dancing and were 
active members of the Derby Senior Center. She loved animals, especially
 her many cocker spaniels and her last dog, Bella, a spirited Havanese. 
Sally’s greatest delights were her seven grandchildren, whom she loved 
to entertain and spend time with. 
She is survived by her children: Susan (Wiebe) Hatch (Bruce) of Dallas, 
TX; Brent (Tina Todd) Wiebe of Nashville, TN; Drew Wiebe of Derby, KS; 
Melissa (Wiebe) May (Greg) of Derby, KS. Grandchildren: Sylas May of 
Lawrence, KS; Ada May (Thomas Benz) of Wichita; Hazel May of Wichita; 
Ellis May of Derby; Joah May of Derby; Sylvan Wiebe of Dallas, TX; 
Linden Wiebe of Nashville, TN; brother Amzy A. Hull Jr. “Jim” (Loretta)
 Hull, of Augusta, KS, and many nieces and nephews. 
A visitation will be held Monday, March 6, from 6:00-7:00 PM at Smith 
Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS. A Rosary and Funeral Mass will 
be held Tuesday, March 7, 10:00 AM/10:30 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church,
 2300 E. Meadowlark Rd., Derby, KS 67037. After the service, luncheon 
will be held in Knights Hall at St. Mary’s and internment will follow at
 Ascension Cemetery, 1:30 PM Tues. March 7, 7200 E. 45th St., Bel Aire, 
KS 67226. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: <a href="https://give.kshumane.org/give/326226/#!/donation/checkout">
The Kansas Humane Society of Wichita&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://www.namiwichita.org/get-involved/donate/">
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://stmarysderby.com/give/">
St. Mary Catholic Church of Derby&nbsp;</a> 
Or a charity of your choice.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sally Jeanette (Hull) Wiebe, born August 17, 1935, in Montezuma, KS, 
passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, after a brief illness. Sally was the 
daughter of the late Dr. Amzy A. Hull and Carol (Nichols) Hull. 
Sally attended the University of Iowa and transferred to Emporia 
Teachers College (now Emporia State University), where she met the love 
of her life, the late John Wiebe. They were married January 27, 1956, at
 the Congregational Church in Emporia, KS. 
Sally got her Lab Technician Certification and John graduated with a 
degree in Accounting. They moved to Wichita where he started a long and
 successful career with the Internal Revenue Service. John’s career path
 took them from Wichita to Salina to Overland Park, and then to Derby, 
KS in 1975 where they enjoyed the community and fellowship offered to 
them there. 
Sally was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Derby. She loved 
antiques, especially dolls, and was a member of several doll clubs. 
Other interests included genealogy, cooking, gardening, travel, and 
interior decorating. She also enjoyed reading and writing poetry and 
short stories. Sally and John enjoyed square and line dancing and were 
active members of the Derby Senior Center. She loved animals, especially
 her many cocker spaniels and her last dog, Bella, a spirited Havanese. 
Sally’s greatest delights were her seven grandchildren, whom she loved 
to entertain and spend time with. 
She is survived by her children: Susan (Wiebe) Hatch (Bruce) of Dallas, 
TX; Brent (Tina Todd) Wiebe of Nashville, TN; Drew Wiebe of Derby, KS; 
Melissa (Wiebe) May (Greg) of Derby, KS. Grandchildren: Sylas May of 
Lawrence, KS; Ada May (Thomas Benz) of Wichita; Hazel May of Wichita; 
Ellis May of Derby; Joah May of Derby; Sylvan Wiebe of Dallas, TX; 
Linden Wiebe of Nashville, TN; brother Amzy A. Hull Jr. “Jim” (Loretta)
 Hull, of Augusta, KS, and many nieces and nephews. 
A visitation will be held Monday, March 6, from 6:00-7:00 PM at Smith 
Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS. A Rosary and Funeral Mass will 
be held Tuesday, March 7, 10:00 AM/10:30 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church,
 2300 E. Meadowlark Rd., Derby, KS 67037. After the service, luncheon 
will be held in Knights Hall at St. Mary’s and internment will follow at
 Ascension Cemetery, 1:30 PM Tues. March 7, 7200 E. 45th St., Bel Aire, 
KS 67226. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: <a href="https://give.kshumane.org/give/326226/#!/donation/checkout">
The Kansas Humane Society of Wichita&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://www.namiwichita.org/get-involved/donate/">
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://stmarysderby.com/give/">
St. Mary Catholic Church of Derby&nbsp;</a> 
Or a charity of your choice.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sally Jeanette (Hull) Wiebe

David
 Jess Sohm, 46, passed away at his home Monday, February 27, 2023. He 
was born March 6, 1976, to Cliff and Lila Sohm in Great Bend.&nbsp;

A
 lifelong resident of Great Bend, David spent the last several years of 
his life as a caretaker for his father. A sincerely funny and fun loving
 man, he loved Jesus, Trump, guns, the Chiefs and the Wildcats, and his 
parents.

David
 was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father, a 
son – Cody Griffith of Salina, a sister –Vicki Bortzer (Mont) of 
Jetmore, and his nieces and nephews – Taylor, Kaden, Kaylee, Tatum, and 
Walker.

Cremation
 has occurred and a family service will be planned for a later date. 
David is finally free of the chains and burdens of this world. 

Memorials
 have been designated to the David Sohm Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>David
 Jess Sohm, 46, passed away at his home Monday, February 27, 2023. He 
was born March 6, 1976, to Cliff and Lila Sohm in Great Bend.&nbsp;A
 lifelong resident of Great Bend, David spent the last several years of 
his life as a caretaker for his father. A sincerely funny and fun loving
 man, he loved Jesus, Trump, guns, the Chiefs and the Wildcats, and his 
parents.David
 was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father, a 
son – Cody Griffith of Salina, a sister –Vicki Bortzer (Mont) of 
Jetmore, and his nieces and nephews – Taylor, Kaden, Kaylee, Tatum, and 
Walker.Cremation
 has occurred and a family service will be planned for a later date. 
David is finally free of the chains and burdens of this world. Memorials
 have been designated to the David Sohm Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home.

David Jess Sohm

Lifelong Phillips County resident Jan R. Schemper passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Logan Manor, 
Logan, KS, at the age of 85.

He was born February 10, 1938, in Prairie View, KS the son of Robert “Bob” and Wauneta (Wolters) Schemper.

Jan was united in marriage to Eileen M. Stutterheim on June 1, 1957, in Prairie View, KS.

Survivors include his wife Eileen of 
Prairie View, son Josh Schemper and wife Elizabeth of Prairie View; 
daughters Joy Prendergast and husband Richard of Salina, Nancy Molzahn 
and husband Doug of Agra, and Jodi Bretz and husband Mark of Prairie 
View; brothers Kenneth and wife Bev of Prairie View and Douglas and wife
 Jeniece of Long Island; sisters Carolyn Tien and husband Arlo of 
Prairie View, Sandra Dole and husband Dick of Almena; a sister-in-law 
Joyce Schemper of Kearney, NE; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great 
grandchildren.

Jan was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary, son Brad, and granddaughter Chassidy Breese.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 
March 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the Logan Christian Church, Logan, KS 
with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055272974764">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie View.

Mr. Schemper will lie in state from 
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday and again from noon until 5:00 p.m. Monday
 at the Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor or Logan Christian Church.

Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS, is in charge of arrangements.

Lifelong Phillips County resident Jan R. Schemper passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Logan Manor, 
Logan, KS, at the age of 85.He was born February 10, 1938, in Prairie View, KS the son of Robert “Bob” and Wauneta (Wolters) Schemper.Jan was united in marriage to Eileen M. Stutterheim on June 1, 1957, in Prairie View, KS.Survivors include his wife Eileen of 
Prairie View, son Josh Schemper and wife Elizabeth of Prairie View; 
daughters Joy Prendergast and husband Richard of Salina, Nancy Molzahn 
and husband Doug of Agra, and Jodi Bretz and husband Mark of Prairie 
View; brothers Kenneth and wife Bev of Prairie View and Douglas and wife
 Jeniece of Long Island; sisters Carolyn Tien and husband Arlo of 
Prairie View, Sandra Dole and husband Dick of Almena; a sister-in-law 
Joyce Schemper of Kearney, NE; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great 
grandchildren.Jan was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary, son Brad, and granddaughter Chassidy Breese.Funeral services will be Tuesday, 
March 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the Logan Christian Church, Logan, KS 
with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055272974764">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie View.Mr. Schemper will lie in state from 
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday and again from noon until 5:00 p.m. Monday
 at the Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor or Logan Christian Church.Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS, is in charge of arrangements.

Jan R. Schemper

Brooke Justin Barlow, 50, died February 28, 2023, at Ascension Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita. Born October 6, 1972, in Newton, Kansas. 
He was the son of Ronald V. and Laura J. (Michaelis) Barlow.&nbsp; Brooke 
graduated from Hoisington High School in 1991.

Brooke worked as a technician for the US Infrastructure Company in 
Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was an outdoor enthusiast and loved hunting and 
fishing.&nbsp; He also loved spending time on the golf course and cooking for
 his family, especially anything that could be made on his smoker.&nbsp; His 
pride and joy were his three grandsons, which he loved spending time 
with, and he was excited to have his first granddaughter who is due in a
 few weeks.

Survivors include two daughters, Taylor Spresser and significant 
other Tayton Moreland of Russell, and Savannah Sidebottom and husband 
Bryce of Salina; three grandsons, Graham Spresser, Brynk Sidebottom and 
Boyd Sidebottom; and soon to be, granddaughter, Baby Zoey. He is also 
survived by a sister, Jessica Campbell of Hoisington; niece, Rylie 
Campbell, and nephew, Peyton Campbell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ron &amp; Laura Barlow, and 
grandparents, Reuben &amp; Babe Michaelis, and Dusty &amp; Helen Barlow.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Rhonda Templing, SAM 
presiding.&nbsp; Family will greet friends prior to the service starting at 
9:30 a.m. at the church.

Memorials may be made to Brooke Barlow Memorial Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Brooke Justin Barlow, 50, died February 28, 2023, at Ascension Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita. Born October 6, 1972, in Newton, Kansas. 
He was the son of Ronald V. and Laura J. (Michaelis) Barlow.&nbsp; Brooke 
graduated from Hoisington High School in 1991.Brooke worked as a technician for the US Infrastructure Company in 
Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was an outdoor enthusiast and loved hunting and 
fishing.&nbsp; He also loved spending time on the golf course and cooking for
 his family, especially anything that could be made on his smoker.&nbsp; His 
pride and joy were his three grandsons, which he loved spending time 
with, and he was excited to have his first granddaughter who is due in a
 few weeks.Survivors include two daughters, Taylor Spresser and significant 
other Tayton Moreland of Russell, and Savannah Sidebottom and husband 
Bryce of Salina; three grandsons, Graham Spresser, Brynk Sidebottom and 
Boyd Sidebottom; and soon to be, granddaughter, Baby Zoey. He is also 
survived by a sister, Jessica Campbell of Hoisington; niece, Rylie 
Campbell, and nephew, Peyton Campbell.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ron &amp; Laura Barlow, and 
grandparents, Reuben &amp; Babe Michaelis, and Dusty &amp; Helen Barlow.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Rhonda Templing, SAM 
presiding.&nbsp; Family will greet friends prior to the service starting at 
9:30 a.m. at the church.Memorials may be made to Brooke Barlow Memorial Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Brooke Justin Barlow

Max McAdams, 90, of Clay Center, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 
the Liberty Place in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on November 13, 
1932, in Clyde, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Gepner) McAdams.

Max grew up in the Morganville area, attending the Eagle Bend, 
Lincoln and Morganville schools, graduating from Morganville High School
 in 1950.&nbsp; He served 2 years in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; Max married Mary Ann 
Carlson on April 13, 1952, and the couple farmed in Clay and Cloud 
Counties until moving to Clay Center in 1993.&nbsp; Mary Ann preceded him in 
death on July 10, 2020.&nbsp; Max is also preceded in death by parents and his sister, Charlotte Peterson.

He was a past director of C&amp;R Credit Union, Farmer’s Union COOP and a past member and trustee of the Clay Center Elks Club.

Survivors include his daughters, Debra and husband, Ernie Kovarik of 
Topeka, Kansas and Deirdre and husband, Bob Moore of Salina, Kansas; 
son, Rodney and wife Caryn McAdams of Morganville, Kansas, 5 
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Graveside memorial Services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 1:30PM at the Bloom Cemetery in Clay County, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Liberty Place or Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure>Max McAdams, 90, of Clay Center, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 
the Liberty Place in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on November 13, 
1932, in Clyde, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Gepner) McAdams.Max grew up in the Morganville area, attending the Eagle Bend, 
Lincoln and Morganville schools, graduating from Morganville High School
 in 1950.&nbsp; He served 2 years in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; Max married Mary Ann 
Carlson on April 13, 1952, and the couple farmed in Clay and Cloud 
Counties until moving to Clay Center in 1993.&nbsp; Mary Ann preceded him in 
death on July 10, 2020.&nbsp; Max is also preceded in death by parents and his sister, Charlotte Peterson.He was a past director of C&amp;R Credit Union, Farmer’s Union COOP and a past member and trustee of the Clay Center Elks Club.Survivors include his daughters, Debra and husband, Ernie Kovarik of 
Topeka, Kansas and Deirdre and husband, Bob Moore of Salina, Kansas; 
son, Rodney and wife Caryn McAdams of Morganville, Kansas, 5 
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Graveside memorial Services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 1:30PM at the Bloom Cemetery in Clay County, Kansas.There will be no visitation.Memorials may be made to the Liberty Place or Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home.

Max McAdams

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Billie Jean Rowland, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Marquis Place, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was born on September 3, 1937 in Dawson, NE to Carl and Sadie (Schuler) Miller.

She grew up and attended schools in NE.&nbsp; 

She married Pete E. Rowland, Jr. on February 19, 1977 in Junction City, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her on April 29, 1994.

She was a homemaker and they moved to Clyde, KS in August 1989 and she later moved to Concordia.&nbsp; She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

She is survived by her sons Timothy Rowland (Brandi) and Luke Rowland, Concordia and Raymond Rowland, AR; brother Ora Miller, Port Orchard, WA and five grandchildren.

She was preceded by her husband Pete; her parents and sister Doris Rowland.

It was Billie’s wishes to be cremated and a graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Clyde, KS with Fr. Steven Heina officiating.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to Meadowlark Hospice in care of Chaput Mortuary, P.O. Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.&nbsp; 

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Billie Jean Rowland, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/billie-rowland/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Billie Jean Rowland</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/billie-rowland">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/billie-rowland</a>September 3, 1937 - February 23, 2023Billie Jean Rowland, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Marquis Place, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was born on September 3, 1937 in Dawson, NE to Carl and Sadie (Schuler) Miller.She grew up and attended schools in NE.&nbsp; She married Pete E. Rowland, Jr. on February 19, 1977 in Junction City, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her on April 29, 1994.She was a homemaker and they moved to Clyde, KS in August 1989 and she later moved to Concordia.&nbsp; She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.She is survived by her sons Timothy Rowland (Brandi) and Luke Rowland, Concordia and Raymond Rowland, AR; brother Ora Miller, Port Orchard, WA and five grandchildren.She was preceded by her husband Pete; her parents and sister Doris Rowland.It was Billie’s wishes to be cremated and a graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Clyde, KS with Fr. Steven Heina officiating.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to Meadowlark Hospice in care of Chaput Mortuary, P.O. Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Billie Jean Rowland, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/billie-rowland/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

 Billie Jean Rowland

An obituary is not available at this time for Nelda Hoover. 

<h2>Nelda Hoover</h2><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/nelda-hoover/5150587/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/nelda-hoover/5150587/index.php</a>August 8th, 1930 - March 2nd, 2023An obituary is not available at this time for Nelda Hoover. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Nelda Hoover

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/lance-gantenbein/5148028/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/lance-gantenbein/5148028/index.php</a>

 April 13th, 1987 - Sunday, February 26th, 2023

Lance Brandon Gantenbein's mortal soul entered eternity on Sunday, February 26th 2023, on the 6th floor of the University of Kansas Intensive Care Transplant Unit after a 12-day fight to save his life ended. 

Lance’s doctors and specialists said it would take a miracle to save his life. Our miracle came on Friday morning when Lance woke up and was able to communicate by nodding yes and no to questions, and squeezing our hands when asked to. This allowed a 36-hour window so family and friends could say their final goodbyes, which we know Lance was grateful for.

Life began for Lance on April 13, 1987, being born 10 minutes after arriving at the Salina Regional Hospital. Just like Lance to give us an early arrival and a much too early exit. Lance’s philosophy, much like his favorite comedian, George Carlin, was always leave early when your audience wants more. He certainly did that.

Lance’s passion for life could be seen through the things he loved which, aside from family and friends, included Lawrence, Kansas. He jokingly called it his town and said someday he would be the mayor to which his dad said why stop there.

When it came to sports, Lance cheered for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Atlanta Braves, and KU basketball. He loved his first dog, a black lab named Pepper and later his beloved daschunds, Duke and Macy. Lance enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing, as well as old movies, classic sitcoms, and of course, Pink Floyd. He often said “if you're not going to listen to ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ from start to finish then not to bother putting it on the turntable.”

Lance had an opinion on every subject and was willing to debate at anytime. He’d listen to your side, tell you you’re wrong, and get back to his agenda.

Just like so many of us, searching for our own questions about life, we hope that Lance has found his answers. He believed that if we all worked as hard to get along, as we do to divide and destroy countries, political parties, races, and religions, the world would be so much better off. Lance had a heart of gold and if he was your friend, you had a friend for life. He loved to help people more than anything and confessed to a dear friend in a text message that in his final minutes, he’ll wished he had helped more people. By donating his 35-year-old heart to a recipient in need, his wish will come true.

May we all pay it forward for Lance, while we still have a chance. Have faith and hope that it will do as much for you as it will for the person you’re helping.

Lance is survived by his parents, Gary and Melinda of Hope, his sister Brandi of Abilene, Aunt Kayla and Uncle Dave Ascher, cousins Michael (Nicole), all of Salina, and Julie (Miron), Kansas City. He was preceded in death by all four grandparents Dale and Fern Gantenbein, and Melvin and Dora Brown.

<h2>Lance Gantenbein</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677688185603.jpeg" alt="Lance Gantenbein" />
 <figcaption>Lance Gantenbein</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/lance-gantenbein/5148028/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/lance-gantenbein/5148028/index.php</a> April 13th, 1987 - Sunday, February 26th, 2023Lance Brandon Gantenbein's mortal soul entered eternity on Sunday, February 26th 2023, on the 6th floor of the University of Kansas Intensive Care Transplant Unit after a 12-day fight to save his life ended. Lance’s doctors and specialists said it would take a miracle to save his life. Our miracle came on Friday morning when Lance woke up and was able to communicate by nodding yes and no to questions, and squeezing our hands when asked to. This allowed a 36-hour window so family and friends could say their final goodbyes, which we know Lance was grateful for. Life began for Lance on April 13, 1987, being born 10 minutes after arriving at the Salina Regional Hospital. Just like Lance to give us an early arrival and a much too early exit. Lance’s philosophy, much like his favorite comedian, George Carlin, was always leave early when your audience wants more. He certainly did that. Lance’s passion for life could be seen through the things he loved which, aside from family and friends, included Lawrence, Kansas. He jokingly called it his town and said someday he would be the mayor to which his dad said why stop there. When it came to sports, Lance cheered for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Atlanta Braves, and KU basketball. He loved his first dog, a black lab named Pepper and later his beloved daschunds, Duke and Macy. Lance enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing, as well as old movies, classic sitcoms, and of course, Pink Floyd. He often said “if you're not going to listen to ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ from start to finish then not to bother putting it on the turntable.” Lance had an opinion on every subject and was willing to debate at anytime. He’d listen to your side, tell you you’re wrong, and get back to his agenda. Just like so many of us, searching for our own questions about life, we hope that Lance has found his answers. He believed that if we all worked as hard to get along, as we do to divide and destroy countries, political parties, races, and religions, the world would be so much better off. Lance had a heart of gold and if he was your friend, you had a friend for life. He loved to help people more than anything and confessed to a dear friend in a text message that in his final minutes, he’ll wished he had helped more people. By donating his 35-year-old heart to a recipient in need, his wish will come true.May we all pay it forward for Lance, while we still have a chance. Have faith and hope that it will do as much for you as it will for the person you’re helping.Lance is survived by his parents, Gary and Melinda of Hope, his sister Brandi of Abilene, Aunt Kayla and Uncle Dave Ascher, cousins Michael (Nicole), all of Salina, and Julie (Miron), Kansas City. He was preceded in death by all four grandparents Dale and Fern Gantenbein, and Melvin and Dora Brown. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the KU Medical Center – Organ Transplant Care. The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m.., Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Hope United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://martinbeckercarlson-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27390746" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Lance Gantenbein, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://martinbeckercarlson-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27390746" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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