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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.

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.

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<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>

Terrence 'Terry' L. Elsasser

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Thelma V. Patten, 90, of Salina, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation, Salina.

Thelma was born on November 22, 1932, in Salina to the late Herschel and Emily J. (McQueen) Yeagley.

She worked as a dietary aide for the Pinnacle Nursing Home.

Son Joseph E. (Donna Sue) Patten, Jr. of Midland, TX; daughter Linda Roe Eberhart of Salina; six grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) Roe, Sarah Roe, Nathan Roe, Matthew Patten, Kimberly Patten and Nancy Ortiz; two great-grandchildren, Alessa and Jossie Roe.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 5 – 7:00 p.m. at the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

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

<h2>Thelma Patten, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/thelma-patten">https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/thelma-patten</a>November 22, 1932 - January 9, 2023Thelma V. Patten, 90, of Salina, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation, Salina.Thelma was born on November 22, 1932, in Salina to the late Herschel and Emily J. (McQueen) Yeagley.She worked as a dietary aide for the Pinnacle Nursing Home.Thelma is survived by:Son Joseph E. (Donna Sue) Patten, Jr. of Midland, TX; daughter Linda Roe Eberhart of Salina; six grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) Roe, Sarah Roe, Nathan Roe, Matthew Patten, Kimberly Patten and Nancy Ortiz; two great-grandchildren, Alessa and Jossie Roe.A visitation will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 5 – 7:00 p.m. at the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Thelma Patten, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/thelma-patten/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Thelma Patten

Bryan Kent Harris, 71, passed away on January 10, 2023, at his home 
in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 18, 1951, in Salina, 
Kansas, to William and Joan (VanBuskirk) Harris. On April 7, 1998, he 
married Janice Baker in Fresno, California. She survives.

Bryan was a 1971 graduate of Salina High School and a graduate of 
Kansas State University with an associate's degree in drafting. A 
long-time resident of Great Bend, Bryan was known throughout his working
 years as a roofer, but also as offering great customer service at True 
Value and other local establishments. He was a member of the First 
United Methodist Church and Ambucs, an organization that helps building 
wheelchair ramps and provide trikes for children of different abilities.
 Bryan was passionate about helping anyone he could, including helping 
host events and offer recognition for first responders and military 
personnel.

Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, William Harris of 
Lawrence, Kansas; a daughter, Jennifer Harris of Topeka, Kansas; a 
sister, Deanna Clark of Salina, Kansas; and many other beloved family 
members. He is preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Bryant
 Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Memorials have 
been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Bryan Kent Harris, 71, passed away on January 10, 2023, at his home 
in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 18, 1951, in Salina, 
Kansas, to William and Joan (VanBuskirk) Harris. On April 7, 1998, he 
married Janice Baker in Fresno, California. She survives.Bryan was a 1971 graduate of Salina High School and a graduate of 
Kansas State University with an associate's degree in drafting. A 
long-time resident of Great Bend, Bryan was known throughout his working
 years as a roofer, but also as offering great customer service at True 
Value and other local establishments. He was a member of the First 
United Methodist Church and Ambucs, an organization that helps building 
wheelchair ramps and provide trikes for children of different abilities.
 Bryan was passionate about helping anyone he could, including helping 
host events and offer recognition for first responders and military 
personnel.Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, William Harris of 
Lawrence, Kansas; a daughter, Jennifer Harris of Topeka, Kansas; a 
sister, Deanna Clark of Salina, Kansas; and many other beloved family 
members. He is preceded in death by his parents.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Bryant
 Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Memorials have 
been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Bryan Kent Harris

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Rita Joan Allen, 85, passed peacefully from this life Tuesday, January 10, 2023, with beloved family members by her side at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; Rita was born March 15, 1937 in rural Scandia to Bill and Edna (Kackley) Whitley.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Wayne Allen, her parents, her stepfather Elmer Nelson, whom she loved like a father, brother Robert (Bob) Whitley, sisters Bev Hall and Kay Zimmer, grandson Jeffery Allen, and many other beloved relatives.&nbsp;

She will forever be remembered and greatly missed by her three children, David Allen of Courtland, Patty (John) Pillard of Salina, and Rick (Staci) Allen of Lee’s Summit, MO; her sister Chris Garst of Topeka, sisters-in-law Norma Nelson of Jamestown and Gladys Olson of Smithville, MO, and brother-in-law Ronnie Allen of Courtland; grandchildren Matt Allen, Zach (Kris) Allen, Tammy Allen, Samantha (Randy) Gould, Ali Allen, Marci (Ivan) Allen, Traci (Wayland) Magee, Alyssa (Scott) Caudel, Ashley (Joel) Herrmann, and Analisa Smith; 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; her many nieces, nephews, and friends; and her beloved dog Sophie.

Rita attended Courtland High School and married Wayne in Harrisburg, PA, on February 23, 1952.&nbsp; 

While Wayne was in the army, the couple moved to Anchorage, AK, before returning to Kansas to farm near Courtland.&nbsp; They then moved to Detroit, MI, for a few years before returning to Courtland permanently in 1961.&nbsp; 

Rita worked several jobs outside the farm until retiring, including many years as office manager for MC Industries in Belleville.&nbsp; 

She was a loving and supportive wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and a friend to all in the community she called home for nearly all her life.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Courtland, with Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in rural Courtland.

The family will greet friends at the church on Saturday, January 21, from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Family and friends may sign Rita’s book on Friday, January 20, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the Church, and can be sent in care of the funeral home. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/rita-allen">https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/rita-allen</a>March 15, 1937 - January 10, 2023Rita Joan Allen, 85, passed peacefully from this life Tuesday, January 10, 2023, with beloved family members by her side at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; Rita was born March 15, 1937 in rural Scandia to Bill and Edna (Kackley) Whitley.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Wayne Allen, her parents, her stepfather Elmer Nelson, whom she loved like a father, brother Robert (Bob) Whitley, sisters Bev Hall and Kay Zimmer, grandson Jeffery Allen, and many other beloved relatives.&nbsp;She will forever be remembered and greatly missed by her three children, David Allen of Courtland, Patty (John) Pillard of Salina, and Rick (Staci) Allen of Lee’s Summit, MO; her sister Chris Garst of Topeka, sisters-in-law Norma Nelson of Jamestown and Gladys Olson of Smithville, MO, and brother-in-law Ronnie Allen of Courtland; grandchildren Matt Allen, Zach (Kris) Allen, Tammy Allen, Samantha (Randy) Gould, Ali Allen, Marci (Ivan) Allen, Traci (Wayland) Magee, Alyssa (Scott) Caudel, Ashley (Joel) Herrmann, and Analisa Smith; 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; her many nieces, nephews, and friends; and her beloved dog Sophie.Rita attended Courtland High School and married Wayne in Harrisburg, PA, on February 23, 1952.&nbsp; While Wayne was in the army, the couple moved to Anchorage, AK, before returning to Kansas to farm near Courtland.&nbsp; They then moved to Detroit, MI, for a few years before returning to Courtland permanently in 1961.&nbsp; Rita worked several jobs outside the farm until retiring, including many years as office manager for MC Industries in Belleville.&nbsp; She was a loving and supportive wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and a friend to all in the community she called home for nearly all her life.&nbsp;Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Courtland, with Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in rural Courtland.The family will greet friends at the church on Saturday, January 21, from 9:30 a.m. until service time.Family and friends may sign Rita’s book on Friday, January 20, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home. &nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the Church, and can be sent in care of the funeral home. &nbsp;&nbsp;Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas is assisting the Allen family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/a6729ca4-e1b1-40aa-b2c1-2b63e3f3ae17" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Rita J. Allen, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/a6729ca4-e1b1-40aa-b2c1-2b63e3f3ae17" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Rita J. Allen

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Hillsboro - Noah Dale Jantz, 73, passed away January 9, 2023 in Hillsboro.  He was born May 13, 1949 in Turlock, California to Noah and Bertha (Koehn) Jantz. 

 He married Kathleen Toews October 4, 1970, in Winton, California.

  Survivors include wife Kathleen Jantz of Hillsboro; daughters Marla (Troy) Wiebe of Durham, Cynthia (Lance) Nichols of Jerome, Idaho, Charlene (Greg) Wedel of Tampa, Ruthann (John) Wells of Hillsboro; brother Robert Jantz of Livingston, California; 10 grandchildren. 

 Predeceased by: still born daughter Linda Kay Jantz; sister Joan Jantz. 

 Funeral service 10:30 a.m., Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Morning Star Church, rural Durham.  Family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Church rural Durham. 

 Memorials to the Jantz Family Monument in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063.

Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin

Noah "Dale" Jantz was born on May 13, 1949, to Noah and Bertha Jantz in Turlock, CA. He&nbsp;slipped away on a beautiful, calm winter day at the age of 73 on January 9, 2023, in his&nbsp;daughter's home Hillsboro, KS.

Dad's growing up years were spent on a farm on Legion Ave in Livingston then on Palm Ave in&nbsp;Winton. At the age of 7, his mother, Bertha, passed away, leaving him a very lonely boy. His&nbsp;Dad, Noah, remarried several months later to Linda Siemens/Millsap. Linda- became a mother to&nbsp;him and nurtured him through the remainder of his childhood.

&nbsp;With this union, Dad gained a&nbsp;stepbrother, Don Millsap, to whom he became very close. On April 4, 1976, Dad lost his stepmother Linda, and his sister Joan in a tragic accident. Dale's father married again to&nbsp;Elizabeth Koehn in June of 1977.

At the age of nine, Dad gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized on April 3, 1960, by&nbsp;Minister Jesse Koehn at Livingston, CA. Dad did not live a perfect Christian life, but he had a&nbsp;real desire to serve God.&nbsp;In March of 1968, Dad participated in mandatory C/O service at Oklahoma City during the&nbsp;Vietnam War.&nbsp;He made many friends and memories during this time. We often enjoyed listening&nbsp;and laughing as Dad would retell experiences from his service days.

Dad got acquainted with our Mom through mutual friends while she was working at Grace&nbsp;Home. They were married on October 4, 1970, and spent 52 years together. Five daughters&nbsp;were born to this home, and one passed away in infancy. Dad always dreamed of having a son;&nbsp;when we girls got married, he got four of them. We will not forget how his face lit up whenever&nbsp;he saw one of them. We often felt like he preferred them over us!

Dad did a variety of jobs, including construction, farm, and factory work. He was a hard worker;&nbsp;punctuality and showing up for work were very important to him.

Dad was a lover of people. He would often invite impromptu company over, and we would drop&nbsp;in after church at one of his friends. We also spent many times with his brother. Bob, Betty, and&nbsp;heir family were always very special to him. Often, we would eat Sunday supper with them and&nbsp;still end up there after church. Dad had a real love for young people and always enjoyed our&nbsp;friends. Dad and Mom were youth advisers three times at Livingston. We have many good&nbsp;memories of the youth coming over after church and Dad entertaining us with his popcorn pan&nbsp;in the kitchen.

Dad had a special love of animals and had his unique lingo for talking to them.&nbsp;

Special times were spent with friends learning to write music and teaching us girls to sing. He would often sit&nbsp;in his chair in the evenings and sing solo. We will not forget the Sunday morning serenades he&nbsp;would sing to wake us up.

&nbsp;Dad's temper was quick at times, but he was also quick to say sorry&nbsp;and readily gave compliments on a job well done. 

Family devotions were always very important&nbsp;to Dad.

In March of 1994, we relocated to Durham, KS, where he made many new friends in the&nbsp;community.

&nbsp;Dale enjoyed the Morning Star congregation and sat on the front bench numerous&nbsp;times, filling the role of song leader. We will remember his signature style of leading songs.

In June of 2019, Mom and Dad moved to Hillsboro, KS. In December of that year, Dad entered&nbsp;retirement when he quit Barkman Honey. With too much time on his hands, he washed dishes at&nbsp;the local college. In his later years, coffee time at Wendy's with friends was a highlight.

Dad suffered a debilitating stroke in February 2021, leaving him helpless. Although the stroke&nbsp;altered his personality, at times, we still could see the old Dad.

We, as a family, are very thankful for the time we spent over the recent holidays with Dad. We&nbsp;fondly remember special moments we had.

Those left with precious memories are his wife Kathy, four daughters,&nbsp; Marla and Troy Wiebe,&nbsp;Durham, KS, Cyndi and Lance Nichols, Jerome, ID, Charlene and Greg Wedel, Tampa, KS,&nbsp;Ruthanne and John Wells, Hillsboro, KS,&nbsp; brother Robert and Betty Jantz, Livingston, CA,&nbsp;two brothers‐in‐law, Anthony and Joan Toews, Turlock, CA, George and Sue Toews, Turlock,&nbsp;CA, three sisters‐in‐law, Rose and Phil Shehan, Sacramento, CA, Linda, and Harley Koehn,&nbsp;Montezuma, KS, Janice and Phil Jantz, Turlock, CA, ten grandchildren, nieces, nephews and&nbsp;many friends.

Preceding him in death are father Noah B. Jantz, mothers Bertha Koehn, Linda Siemens/Millsap,&nbsp;and Elizabeth Koehn, three sisters, one brother, one infant daughter, a stepbrother,&nbsp;parents-in-law, and one sister‐in‐law.

 Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

<h2>Noah Dale Jantz</h2><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Noah-Dale-Jantz?obId=26990637#/obituaryInfo">https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Noah-Dale-Jantz?obId=26990637#/obituaryInfo</a>May 13, 1949 - January 9, 2023Hillsboro - Noah Dale Jantz, 73, passed away January 9, 2023 in Hillsboro. He was born May 13, 1949 in Turlock, California to Noah and Bertha (Koehn) Jantz. He married Kathleen Toews October 4, 1970, in Winton, California. Survivors include wife Kathleen Jantz of Hillsboro; daughters Marla (Troy) Wiebe of Durham, Cynthia (Lance) Nichols of Jerome, Idaho, Charlene (Greg) Wedel of Tampa, Ruthann (John) Wells of Hillsboro; brother Robert Jantz of Livingston, California; 10 grandchildren. Predeceased by: still born daughter Linda Kay Jantz; sister Joan Jantz. Funeral service 10:30 a.m., Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Morning Star Church, rural Durham. Family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Church rural Durham. Memorials to the Jantz Family Monument in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063.Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral BulletinNoah "Dale" Jantz was born on May 13, 1949, to Noah and Bertha Jantz in Turlock, CA. He&nbsp;slipped away on a beautiful, calm winter day at the age of 73 on January 9, 2023, in his&nbsp;daughter's home Hillsboro, KS.Dad's growing up years were spent on a farm on Legion Ave in Livingston then on Palm Ave in&nbsp;Winton. At the age of 7, his mother, Bertha, passed away, leaving him a very lonely boy. His&nbsp;Dad, Noah, remarried several months later to Linda Siemens/Millsap. Linda- became a mother to&nbsp;him and nurtured him through the remainder of his childhood.&nbsp;With this union, Dad gained a&nbsp;stepbrother, Don Millsap, to whom he became very close. On April 4, 1976, Dad lost his stepmother Linda, and his sister Joan in a tragic accident. Dale's father married again to&nbsp;Elizabeth Koehn in June of 1977.At the age of nine, Dad gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized on April 3, 1960, by&nbsp;Minister Jesse Koehn at Livingston, CA. Dad did not live a perfect Christian life, but he had a&nbsp;real desire to serve God.&nbsp;In March of 1968, Dad participated in mandatory C/O service at Oklahoma City during the&nbsp;Vietnam War.&nbsp;He made many friends and memories during this time. We often enjoyed listening&nbsp;and laughing as Dad would retell experiences from his service days.Dad got acquainted with our Mom through mutual friends while she was working at Grace&nbsp;Home. They were married on October 4, 1970, and spent 52 years together. Five daughters&nbsp;were born to this home, and one passed away in infancy. Dad always dreamed of having a son;&nbsp;when we girls got married, he got four of them. We will not forget how his face lit up whenever&nbsp;he saw one of them. We often felt like he preferred them over us!Dad did a variety of jobs, including construction, farm, and factory work. He was a hard worker;&nbsp;punctuality and showing up for work were very important to him.Dad was a lover of people. He would often invite impromptu company over, and we would drop&nbsp;in after church at one of his friends. We also spent many times with his brother. Bob, Betty, and&nbsp;heir family were always very special to him. Often, we would eat Sunday supper with them and&nbsp;still end up there after church. Dad had a real love for young people and always enjoyed our&nbsp;friends. Dad and Mom were youth advisers three times at Livingston. We have many good&nbsp;memories of the youth coming over after church and Dad entertaining us with his popcorn pan&nbsp;in the kitchen.Dad had a special love of animals and had his unique lingo for talking to them.&nbsp;Special times were spent with friends learning to write music and teaching us girls to sing. He would often sit&nbsp;in his chair in the evenings and sing solo. We will not forget the Sunday morning serenades he&nbsp;would sing to wake us up.&nbsp;Dad's temper was quick at times, but he was also quick to say sorry&nbsp;and readily gave compliments on a job well done. Family devotions were always very important&nbsp;to Dad.In March of 1994, we relocated to Durham, KS, where he made many new friends in the&nbsp;community.&nbsp;Dale enjoyed the Morning Star congregation and sat on the front bench numerous&nbsp;times, filling the role of song leader. We will remember his signature style of leading songs.In June of 2019, Mom and Dad moved to Hillsboro, KS. In December of that year, Dad entered&nbsp;retirement when he quit Barkman Honey. With too much time on his hands, he washed dishes at&nbsp;the local college. In his later years, coffee time at Wendy's with friends was a highlight.Dad suffered a debilitating stroke in February 2021, leaving him helpless. Although the stroke&nbsp;altered his personality, at times, we still could see the old Dad.We, as a family, are very thankful for the time we spent over the recent holidays with Dad. We&nbsp;fondly remember special moments we had.Those left with precious memories are his wife Kathy, four daughters,&nbsp; Marla and Troy Wiebe,&nbsp;Durham, KS, Cyndi and Lance Nichols, Jerome, ID, Charlene and Greg Wedel, Tampa, KS,&nbsp;Ruthanne and John Wells, Hillsboro, KS,&nbsp; brother Robert and Betty Jantz, Livingston, CA,&nbsp;two brothers‐in‐law, Anthony and Joan Toews, Turlock, CA, George and Sue Toews, Turlock,&nbsp;CA, three sisters‐in‐law, Rose and Phil Shehan, Sacramento, CA, Linda, and Harley Koehn,&nbsp;Montezuma, KS, Janice and Phil Jantz, Turlock, CA, ten grandchildren, nieces, nephews and&nbsp;many friends.Preceding him in death are father Noah B. Jantz, mothers Bertha Koehn, Linda Siemens/Millsap,&nbsp;and Elizabeth Koehn, three sisters, one brother, one infant daughter, a stepbrother,&nbsp;parents-in-law, and one sister‐in‐law. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

Noah Dale Jantz

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Norman “Norm” Mark Hosterman, 61, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, surrounded by family at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab.&nbsp; 

He was the owner and operator for Wheatland Welding prior to becoming a police and K-9 officer for McPherson Police Department.

Norm was born on January 7, 1962, in Tucson, AZ, the son of Gerald John and Joyce Esther (Vote) Hosterman.&nbsp; 

He graduated from Palo Verde Christian High School in Tucson, Arizona.&nbsp; He furthered his education at Pima Community College to become a heavy equipment mechanic welder.&nbsp; He then studied at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center to become a police officer and K-9 officer.&nbsp;

Norm was united in marriage to Amy E. Cronin in 1984 in Tucson, AZ.&nbsp; He later married Lisa D. (Miller) Martinson on April 30, 2011, in McPherson, KS.&nbsp;

He was a member of New Hope Evangelical Church and Southern Arizona Rescue Association.&nbsp; He volunteered at Save N’ Share and Friendship Meals.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Lisa Hosterman of McPherson, KS; three daughters, Sarah Halbmaier (James) of McPherson, KS, Katherine Bean (Wesley) of East Liverpool, OH, and Emily Bean (Alex) of East Liverpool, OH; father Gerald Hosterman of Dallas, TX; siblings Karen Hudgin (Doug) of Dallas, TX and Stan Hosterman (Anita) of Tucson, AZ; former wife Amy Hosterman of East Liverpool, OH; &nbsp;three stepchildren; eight grandchildren, Crickett Halbmaier, Addison Bean, Clark Halbmaier, William Bean, Calliope Halbmaier, A´Meina Bean, Calvin Bean, and Owen Bean; six stepgrandchildren; and many more extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at New Hope Evangelical Church with Rev. George Bocox officiating.

Memorial donations are suggested to McPherson County Community Foundation (Friends of the McPherson Police Department) or Save N’ Share in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

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<h2>Norman M. Hosterman, McPherson</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/norman-hosterman">https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/norman-hosterman</a>January 7, 1962 - January 11, 2023Norman “Norm” Mark Hosterman, 61, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, surrounded by family at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator for Wheatland Welding prior to becoming a police and K-9 officer for McPherson Police Department.Norm was born on January 7, 1962, in Tucson, AZ, the son of Gerald John and Joyce Esther (Vote) Hosterman.&nbsp; He graduated from Palo Verde Christian High School in Tucson, Arizona.&nbsp; He furthered his education at Pima Community College to become a heavy equipment mechanic welder.&nbsp; He then studied at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center to become a police officer and K-9 officer.&nbsp;Norm was united in marriage to Amy E. Cronin in 1984 in Tucson, AZ.&nbsp; He later married Lisa D. (Miller) Martinson on April 30, 2011, in McPherson, KS.&nbsp;He was a member of New Hope Evangelical Church and Southern Arizona Rescue Association.&nbsp; He volunteered at Save N’ Share and Friendship Meals.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Lisa Hosterman of McPherson, KS; three daughters, Sarah Halbmaier (James) of McPherson, KS, Katherine Bean (Wesley) of East Liverpool, OH, and Emily Bean (Alex) of East Liverpool, OH; father Gerald Hosterman of Dallas, TX; siblings Karen Hudgin (Doug) of Dallas, TX and Stan Hosterman (Anita) of Tucson, AZ; former wife Amy Hosterman of East Liverpool, OH; &nbsp;three stepchildren; eight grandchildren, Crickett Halbmaier, Addison Bean, Clark Halbmaier, William Bean, Calliope Halbmaier, A´Meina Bean, Calvin Bean, and Owen Bean; six stepgrandchildren; and many more extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his mother.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at New Hope Evangelical Church with Rev. George Bocox officiating.Memorial donations are suggested to McPherson County Community Foundation (Friends of the McPherson Police Department) or Save N’ Share in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family in memory of Norman M. Hosterman, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/c3533d4f-0b78-4f22-9436-63cf841a1c48" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Norman M. Hosterman

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Loyd “Kenny” Patterson, 77, of Clay Center, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born January 20, 1945 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Loyd K. and Juanita (Kretz) Patterson.

Kenny grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1963.&nbsp; 

He served in the Kansas National Guard.&nbsp; Kenny owned his own bulldozer business until 1984.&nbsp; He then worked on the road crew for KDOT until his retirement in 2002. 

He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia “Patty”; parents, and sister, Karen Patterson.

He is survived by his son Kevin Fisher of Hutchinson, Kansas; daughter Kathy Patterson and Doug Kyser of Austin, Texas; two grandsons; one great-grandson and sister, Jan Dick of Topeka, Kansas.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.

Inurnment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Clay County Health Department – In Home Services and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/loyd-patterson">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/loyd-patterson</a>January 20, 1945 - January 9, 2023Loyd “Kenny” Patterson, 77, of Clay Center, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born January 20, 1945 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Loyd K. and Juanita (Kretz) Patterson.Kenny grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1963.&nbsp; He served in the Kansas National Guard.&nbsp; Kenny owned his own bulldozer business until 1984.&nbsp; He then worked on the road crew for KDOT until his retirement in 2002. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia “Patty”; parents, and sister, Karen Patterson.He is survived by his son Kevin Fisher of Hutchinson, Kansas; daughter Kathy Patterson and Doug Kyser of Austin, Texas; two grandsons; one great-grandson and sister, Jan Dick of Topeka, Kansas.Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.Inurnment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.There will be no visitation.Memorials may be made to the Clay County Health Department – In Home Services and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Loyd K. Patterson

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Daryl J. Sterba, 69, of Clifton, Kansas, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on February 1, 1953 in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Frank and Florence (Musselman) Sterba.

Daryl grew up in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School in 1971.&nbsp;

 He worked for the Clifton CO-OP for many years and he and his sister, Marcine, delivered the Salina Journal in Clifton for many years.&nbsp; Daryl attended the Faith United Church Presbyterian in Clifton.&nbsp; 

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Harold and three sisters, Marcine and Dorothy Sterba and Lois Reichert.

He is survived by four nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.

Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Park Villa Nursing Home sent c/o the funeral home.

<h2>Daryl Sterba, Clifton</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/daryl-sterba">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/daryl-sterba</a>February 1, 1953 - January 9, 2023Daryl J. Sterba, 69, of Clifton, Kansas, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on February 1, 1953 in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Frank and Florence (Musselman) Sterba.Daryl grew up in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School in 1971.&nbsp; He worked for the Clifton CO-OP for many years and he and his sister, Marcine, delivered the Salina Journal in Clifton for many years.&nbsp; Daryl attended the Faith United Church Presbyterian in Clifton.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Harold and three sisters, Marcine and Dorothy Sterba and Lois Reichert.He is survived by four nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to the Park Villa Nursing Home sent c/o the funeral home.

Daryl Sterba

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Carson Everett Simon, age 18, died January 6, 2023. He was born April 5, 2004, to Patrick and Lindsay (Christian) Simon, in Manhattan, Kansas. 

Carson was raised in the Wakefield community. He loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. Carson loved talking sports with his dad and was an avid Kansas State football fan. He enjoyed cheering them on at games with friends. 

He was currently employed by R&amp;R Construction in Fort Riley. His dream was to be a mechanic. 

Carson never met a stranger. He had a smile that would brighten the whole room, and it wasn’t uncommon to see that smile after joking around with you. Carson was loved by so many and will be missed greatly. 

He is preceded in death by his stepgrandfather Chris Straub, and aunts Jamie Cox and Stella Christian.

Parents: Patrick and Lindsay Simon of Wakefield, KS

Grandparents: Buddy and Jeannie Christian of Wakefield, KS, Theresa Straub of Wakefield, KS, and Gary and Lana Bowser of McPherson, KS

Great-grandmother: Patricia Simon of Manhattan, KS

Uncles: Travis Christian, Daniel Straub, Shaun Bowser

Funeral services:&nbsp;Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wakefield United Methodist Church in Wakefield, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;Monday, January 16, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at the Wakefield United Methodist Church

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Carson Simon Memorial Fund, to be designated later c/o the funeral home

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/carson-simon">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/carson-simon</a>April 5, 2004 - January 6, 2023Carson Everett Simon, age 18, died January 6, 2023. He was born April 5, 2004, to Patrick and Lindsay (Christian) Simon, in Manhattan, Kansas. Carson was raised in the Wakefield community. He loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. Carson loved talking sports with his dad and was an avid Kansas State football fan. He enjoyed cheering them on at games with friends. He was currently employed by R&amp;R Construction in Fort Riley. His dream was to be a mechanic. Carson never met a stranger. He had a smile that would brighten the whole room, and it wasn’t uncommon to see that smile after joking around with you. Carson was loved by so many and will be missed greatly. He is preceded in death by his stepgrandfather Chris Straub, and aunts Jamie Cox and Stella Christian.Survivors:Parents: Patrick and Lindsay Simon of Wakefield, KSBrother: Peyton Simon of Wakefield, KSGrandparents: Buddy and Jeannie Christian of Wakefield, KS, Theresa Straub of Wakefield, KS, and Gary and Lana Bowser of McPherson, KSGreat-grandmother: Patricia Simon of Manhattan, KSUncles: Travis Christian, Daniel Straub, Shaun BowserAunts: Sarah Straub and Shalonda McGillFuneral services:&nbsp;Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wakefield United Methodist Church in Wakefield, KSMinister:&nbsp;Pastor Bill DraperVisitation:&nbsp;Monday, January 16, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at the Wakefield United Methodist ChurchMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Carson Simon Memorial Fund, to be designated later c/o the funeral home

Carson Simon

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Mary Ellen Gehring was born June 14, 1929 to Fred J.C. Gehring and Helen (Wedel)Gehring, beginning her life on a farm near McPherson.

&nbsp;The family later moved and eventually settled in the Summit community northwest of Burns. Mary attended and graduated from Burns High School, where she met and fell for her future husband.

&nbsp;Mary graduated in 1947 and was united in marriage to Cecil Langenegger on June 5, 1949, at First Mennonite Church of Burns (now Burns Countryside Church).

Mary’s love of farm life served her well as the family farm they settled on in 1949 would be her home for the next 70 years. Mary and Cecil were blessed with three sons, after which Mary joyfully spent her life in service to her children and later grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren.

&nbsp;Although family consumed her days Mary’s first and greatest love was always her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She served alongside so many family and friends in years of Kingdom work through First Mennonite Church of Burns.

Mary leaves a legacy of her three sons, Greg (Zeola) Langenegger of Newton, Gary Langenegger of Newton, Glenn (Daytha) Langenegger of Burns; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Her brother Jim Gehring resides in Moundridge. 

Waiting to greet her at Jesus’ feet were her husband Cecil, her parents, her sister Joyce Kyle, and one grandchild.

Her family will remember her 93 years with friends at a service and burial at Burns Countryside Church,&nbsp;11:00 Saturday, January 14.&nbsp;

Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater is serving the family.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Harry Hynes Hospice or Burns Countryside Church.&nbsp;

Please sign her online guest and leave a memory of Mary at www.yazelmeglifh.com.

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<h2>Mary Ellen Langenegger, Burns</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/mary-langenegger">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/mary-langenegger</a>June 14, 1929 - January 9, 2023Mary Ellen Gehring was born June 14, 1929 to Fred J.C. Gehring and Helen (Wedel)Gehring, beginning her life on a farm near McPherson.&nbsp;The family later moved and eventually settled in the Summit community northwest of Burns. Mary attended and graduated from Burns High School, where she met and fell for her future husband.&nbsp;Mary graduated in 1947 and was united in marriage to Cecil Langenegger on June 5, 1949, at First Mennonite Church of Burns (now Burns Countryside Church).Mary’s love of farm life served her well as the family farm they settled on in 1949 would be her home for the next 70 years. Mary and Cecil were blessed with three sons, after which Mary joyfully spent her life in service to her children and later grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren.&nbsp;Although family consumed her days Mary’s first and greatest love was always her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She served alongside so many family and friends in years of Kingdom work through First Mennonite Church of Burns.Mary leaves a legacy of her three sons, Greg (Zeola) Langenegger of Newton, Gary Langenegger of Newton, Glenn (Daytha) Langenegger of Burns; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.Her brother Jim Gehring resides in Moundridge. Waiting to greet her at Jesus’ feet were her husband Cecil, her parents, her sister Joyce Kyle, and one grandchild.Her family will remember her 93 years with friends at a service and burial at Burns Countryside Church,&nbsp;11:00 Saturday, January 14.&nbsp;Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater is serving the family.&nbsp;Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Harry Hynes Hospice or Burns Countryside Church.&nbsp;Please sign her online guest and leave a memory of Mary at www.yazelmeglifh.com.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/0f19e9b6-3347-4659-8b56-a829d323cf8b" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary Ellen Langenegger, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/0f19e9b6-3347-4659-8b56-a829d323cf8b" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Mary Ellen Langenegger

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Clair L. Trimble, age 91, formerly of Agenda, Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia.&nbsp;

Clair was born October 17, 1931 in Republic County, Kansas to Fred and Suzie (Betlack) Trimble.&nbsp; 

He attended grade school at the Manning and the Prairie Center schools and graduated from the Agenda Rural High School in 1949.&nbsp;

Clair married his high school sweetheart, Donna Anderson, on June 6, 1951.&nbsp; To this union four children were born.&nbsp; 

He served in the Army from 1955-1957 and lived in several locations including Maryland and Formosa (Taiwan).&nbsp; 

After he returned home, he and Donna farmed and raised cattle near Agenda.

Clair loved classic cars.&nbsp; He had pictures of all his cars and trucks and enjoyed looking at them while reminiscing and telling stories.&nbsp; He talked about driving his parents’ 1936 Plymouth to high school and that his first car was a 1946 Ford.&nbsp; He was mechanically inclined and maintained and repaired his farm machinery and vehicles.&nbsp; He was also skilled in carpentry and home repairs.&nbsp; Clair remodeled their home and added more rooms, and built machine sheds and other buildings on their farm.

His memory will be cherished by his children Mike Trimble, Clyde, Sandy Weaver, Olathe, Pam Trimble, Topeka, and Joy Marks (Brian), Concordia; sister Charlotte Lambert, Manhattan; granddaughters Bethany Trimble, Stuttgart, Germany, Jessica Trimble (Gabe), Seattle, WA, and Josey McCready (Dan), Topeka; grandsons Tyler Marks (Kaitlyn), Haven, and Kyle Marks, Wichita, and other family and friends.&nbsp; 

Clair was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna, and his parents.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;Street, Concordia, KS.

Funeral services will be at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. and will be followed by burial at the Agenda Cemetery.&nbsp; Military honors will be conduted by Fort Riley Big Red One, Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Agenda Methodist Church.

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<h2>Clair L. Trimble, formerly of Agenda</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/clair-trimble">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/clair-trimble</a>October 17, 1931 - January 10, 2023Clair L. Trimble, age 91, formerly of Agenda, Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia.&nbsp;Clair was born October 17, 1931 in Republic County, Kansas to Fred and Suzie (Betlack) Trimble.&nbsp; He attended grade school at the Manning and the Prairie Center schools and graduated from the Agenda Rural High School in 1949.&nbsp;Clair married his high school sweetheart, Donna Anderson, on June 6, 1951.&nbsp; To this union four children were born.&nbsp; He served in the Army from 1955-1957 and lived in several locations including Maryland and Formosa (Taiwan).&nbsp; After he returned home, he and Donna farmed and raised cattle near Agenda.Clair loved classic cars.&nbsp; He had pictures of all his cars and trucks and enjoyed looking at them while reminiscing and telling stories.&nbsp; He talked about driving his parents’ 1936 Plymouth to high school and that his first car was a 1946 Ford.&nbsp; He was mechanically inclined and maintained and repaired his farm machinery and vehicles.&nbsp; He was also skilled in carpentry and home repairs.&nbsp; Clair remodeled their home and added more rooms, and built machine sheds and other buildings on their farm.His memory will be cherished by his children Mike Trimble, Clyde, Sandy Weaver, Olathe, Pam Trimble, Topeka, and Joy Marks (Brian), Concordia; sister Charlotte Lambert, Manhattan; granddaughters Bethany Trimble, Stuttgart, Germany, Jessica Trimble (Gabe), Seattle, WA, and Josey McCready (Dan), Topeka; grandsons Tyler Marks (Kaitlyn), Haven, and Kyle Marks, Wichita, and other family and friends.&nbsp; Clair was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna, and his parents.Visitation for friends and family will be from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;Street, Concordia, KS.Funeral services will be at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. and will be followed by burial at the Agenda Cemetery.&nbsp; Military honors will be conduted by Fort Riley Big Red One, Ft. Riley, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be given to the Agenda Methodist Church.For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.comTo plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Clair L. Trimble, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/clair-trimble/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Clair L. Trimble

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Verda Mae Gay was born August 23, 1927 in Hope, Kansas the daughter of Dan and Marie (Bernhardt) Riffel. 

She graduated from Chapman High School and from Emporia Teachers College. Verda worked at the Dickinson County Assessors for three years followed by Tittels IGA for 10 years as a checker and the visitors center at the Eisenhower Presidential Library as a tour guide for over fifteen years before retiring.

She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Abilene, was a wonderful cook, cooking at the Brown’s Home. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and all her grandchildren. On August 8, 1947 Verda was united in marriage to Paul M. Gay in Ramona, KS. Paul passed away on October 12, 1999.

She is survived by her son Dan Gay of Wood River, Nebraska, daughters Paula Cook of Abilene, Deanne Welborn of Sarasota, Florida, sister Shirley Klein of Abilene, ten grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul and her brother Verl Riffel. Funeral services for Verda will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Abilene with Reverend Joseph Barlau officiating. Her final resting place will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery near Enterprise. Her family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – until service time Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/verda-gay/5110660/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/verda-gay/5110660/index.php</a>August 23rd, 1927 - January 9th, 2023Verda Mae Gay was born August 23, 1927 in Hope, Kansas the daughter of Dan and Marie (Bernhardt) Riffel. She graduated from Chapman High School and from Emporia Teachers College. Verda worked at the Dickinson County Assessors for three years followed by Tittels IGA for 10 years as a checker and the visitors center at the Eisenhower Presidential Library as a tour guide for over fifteen years before retiring. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Abilene, was a wonderful cook, cooking at the Brown’s Home. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and all her grandchildren. On August 8, 1947 Verda was united in marriage to Paul M. Gay in Ramona, KS. Paul passed away on October 12, 1999. She is survived by her son Dan Gay of Wood River, Nebraska, daughters Paula Cook of Abilene, Deanne Welborn of Sarasota, Florida, sister Shirley Klein of Abilene, ten grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul and her brother Verl Riffel. Funeral services for Verda will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Abilene with Reverend Joseph Barlau officiating. Her final resting place will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery near Enterprise. Her family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – until service time Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://danner-funeral-home-abilene.tributestore.com/?oId=26945775" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Verda Mae Gay, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://danner-funeral-home-abilene.tributestore.com/?oId=26945775" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Verda Mae Gay

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Nancy Ruth Rucker was born on November 8, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Kenneth and Hazel (Burns) Rucker. 

Her childhood was spent in Fort Mitchell, KY where she received an excellent education at Villa Madonna Academy and Beechwood High School. After the birth of her brother, Kenneth Walter, and death of her mother, the family moved to Indiana where Nancy graduated from Jeffersonville High School at the age of 16. Nancy attended Indiana University and graduated from Kentucky Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Louisville in 1958.

Nancy worked as a pediatric nurse at Louisville Children’s Hospital for 7 years, and as a bedside nurse at hospitals in North Carolina, Colorado, and Kansas for the entirety of her career. After moving to Abilene in 1974, Nancy went to work as a nurse at Abilene Memorial Hospital where she remained until her retirement in 2010.

It was at Indiana University that she met her husband, Frederick Wingfield Schmidt, of Junction City, Kansas. They were married on December 30, 1965. Children Paul and Margaret were born in Colorado where Fred was teaching music at Fort Lewis College, Durango. They then returned to Kansas in 1969 to be close to family and where their daughter Katey was later born. Fred and Nancy made their home in rural Abilene where Nancy lived for 48 years until the time of her death.

Nancy deeply appreciated books, poetry, plants, animals, music, a good bakery, and beautiful things of every sort. Each day, she took great pleasure in looking at her flowers, books, and all the interesting objects that she and Fred had accumulated throughout their lives. Many a visitor to the Schmidt home believed there were fairies living in Nancy’s garden where she had cultivated a verdant landscape reminiscent of her childhood in Kentucky and Tennessee. 

Nancy was a serious thinker and loved reading and talking about the subjects of philosophy, psychology, and theology. A devoted mother, she was always interested in what her family was doing and maybe even more so in what they were thinking. Her childhood friendships and those she made in Kansas endured throughout her life. It was common for those who knew her to seek her thoughtful counsel and it is perhaps in this way that she will be most missed.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband, and many friends. She is survived by her sister-in-law Anne Schmidt, children Paul Schmidt (Julie), Margaret Trow (Ron), Katey Naylor (Erik), and grandchildren Nell, William, and Alek.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The Land Institute of Salina, KS that works to develop and promote natural systems and perennial agriculture or to The Rebecca A. Morrison House that provides guest residence to those with family in care at Salina Regional Health Center. Donations may be sent in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, KS, 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To&nbsp;<a href="https://martinbeckercarlson-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=26945729" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Nancy Schmidt, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://martinbeckercarlson-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=26945729" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Nancy Schmidt, rural Abilene</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/nancy-schmidt/5110659/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/nancy-schmidt/5110659/index.php</a>November 8th, 1937 - January 8th, 2023Nancy Ruth Rucker was born on November 8, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Kenneth and Hazel (Burns) Rucker. Her childhood was spent in Fort Mitchell, KY where she received an excellent education at Villa Madonna Academy and Beechwood High School. After the birth of her brother, Kenneth Walter, and death of her mother, the family moved to Indiana where Nancy graduated from Jeffersonville High School at the age of 16. Nancy attended Indiana University and graduated from Kentucky Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Louisville in 1958.Nancy worked as a pediatric nurse at Louisville Children’s Hospital for 7 years, and as a bedside nurse at hospitals in North Carolina, Colorado, and Kansas for the entirety of her career. After moving to Abilene in 1974, Nancy went to work as a nurse at Abilene Memorial Hospital where she remained until her retirement in 2010.It was at Indiana University that she met her husband, Frederick Wingfield Schmidt, of Junction City, Kansas. They were married on December 30, 1965. Children Paul and Margaret were born in Colorado where Fred was teaching music at Fort Lewis College, Durango. They then returned to Kansas in 1969 to be close to family and where their daughter Katey was later born. Fred and Nancy made their home in rural Abilene where Nancy lived for 48 years until the time of her death. Nancy deeply appreciated books, poetry, plants, animals, music, a good bakery, and beautiful things of every sort. Each day, she took great pleasure in looking at her flowers, books, and all the interesting objects that she and Fred had accumulated throughout their lives. Many a visitor to the Schmidt home believed there were fairies living in Nancy’s garden where she had cultivated a verdant landscape reminiscent of her childhood in Kentucky and Tennessee. Nancy was a serious thinker and loved reading and talking about the subjects of philosophy, psychology, and theology. A devoted mother, she was always interested in what her family was doing and maybe even more so in what they were thinking. Her childhood friendships and those she made in Kansas endured throughout her life. It was common for those who knew her to seek her thoughtful counsel and it is perhaps in this way that she will be most missed. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband, and many friends. She is survived by her sister-in-law Anne Schmidt, children Paul Schmidt (Julie), Margaret Trow (Ron), Katey Naylor (Erik), and grandchildren Nell, William, and Alek.A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The Land Institute of Salina, KS that works to develop and promote natural systems and perennial agriculture or to The Rebecca A. Morrison House that provides guest residence to those with family in care at Salina Regional Health Center. Donations may be sent in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, KS, 67410.&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=26945729" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Nancy Schmidt, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://martinbeckercarlson-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=26945729" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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SALINA, KS –&nbsp;Maria Julia Valladares&nbsp;was born to late Antonio Montes and Lucila Funes. She was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on May 27th, 1932. She came from a very large and loving family of six brothers and three sisters. Coming from a large family would later make her have a large family of her own.

She married her best friend Tomas Valladares on February 13, 1953. They had seven children together (Lillian Valladares, Julia Svendblad, Ana Bengtson, Pedro Valladares, Dina Giron, Tomas Valladares Jr, and Rafael Valladares.) They both had a heart of gold and raised seven of their nieces and nephews. Without hesitation they opened up their door to them and raised them as their own.

They came to the USA in 1984. They both moved to the U.S. to protect their family from the civil war that was occurring in El Salvador at the time. 

In 1989 Maria accepted Jesus Christ in her heart and became a follower of Jesus. She enjoyed serving the lord by teaching children at Sunday school. She also was very active as a soldier for the Salvation Army Church.

Maria was someone who devoted her life to Jesus Christ. She always was the one her husband and children could count on. Her heart and house were always open for others. She was always looking out for other’s needs. She was a wonderful testimony of a Jesus follower.

Maria is survived by her sons Pedro, Tomas, and Rafael Valladares; her daughters Lillian Valladares, Julia Svendblad, Ana Bengtson, and Dina Giron; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; her two sisters Lucy Saenz and Carmen Ortiz. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Tomas, her sister Rosa Montes; her brothers Rafael, Antonio, Jesus, Luis, Francisco, and Roberto Montes, and her parents.

Now her children celebrate her promotion to glory.

Visitation will be Friday, January 13, 2023 from 10-11 a.m. and service will be at 11 a.m., all at The Salvation Army of Salina, 1137 N. Santa Fe, Salina. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg, KS.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Maria-Valladares">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Maria-Valladares</a>May 27, 1932 ~ January 10, 2023 (age 90)SALINA, KS –&nbsp;Maria Julia Valladares&nbsp;was born to late Antonio Montes and Lucila Funes. She was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on May 27th, 1932. She came from a very large and loving family of six brothers and three sisters. Coming from a large family would later make her have a large family of her own.She married her best friend Tomas Valladares on February 13, 1953. They had seven children together (Lillian Valladares, Julia Svendblad, Ana Bengtson, Pedro Valladares, Dina Giron, Tomas Valladares Jr, and Rafael Valladares.) They both had a heart of gold and raised seven of their nieces and nephews. Without hesitation they opened up their door to them and raised them as their own.They came to the USA in 1984. They both moved to the U.S. to protect their family from the civil war that was occurring in El Salvador at the time. In 1989 Maria accepted Jesus Christ in her heart and became a follower of Jesus. She enjoyed serving the lord by teaching children at Sunday school. She also was very active as a soldier for the Salvation Army Church.Maria was someone who devoted her life to Jesus Christ. She always was the one her husband and children could count on. Her heart and house were always open for others. She was always looking out for other’s needs. She was a wonderful testimony of a Jesus follower.Maria is survived by her sons Pedro, Tomas, and Rafael Valladares; her daughters Lillian Valladares, Julia Svendblad, Ana Bengtson, and Dina Giron; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; her two sisters Lucy Saenz and Carmen Ortiz. She is preceded in death by her husband Tomas, her sister Rosa Montes; her brothers Rafael, Antonio, Jesus, Luis, Francisco, and Roberto Montes, and her parents.Now her children celebrate her promotion to glory.Visitation will be Friday, January 13, 2023 from 10-11 a.m. and service will be at 11 a.m., all at The Salvation Army of Salina, 1137 N. Santa Fe, Salina. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg, KS.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Maria-Valladares/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Maria-Valladares/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Maria Julia Valladares, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Maria-Valladares/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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Charles Laurence Rindt, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023.

Charles was born in White City, Kansas on August 7, 1937, a son of Nora Emilie (Heideman) and Oscar Robert Rindt.

On March 11, 1956, Charles married Eleanor Lay in Wilsey, Kansas.

He retired from the Salina Police Department after 22 years, worked for Salina Concrete, and Durham School Services.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, Kansas.

Survivors include his two daughters, Beverly Rindt, of Salina, Janet Dowson (Eric), of Great Bend; three sons, Robert Rindt (Carla), of Salina, Larry Rindt (Becky), of Salina, Brian Rindt (Debbie), of Auburn, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Charles-Laurence-Rindt?obId=26982019#/obituaryInfo">https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Charles-Laurence-Rindt?obId=26982019#/obituaryInfo</a>August 7, 1937 - January 8, 2023Charles Laurence Rindt, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 8th, 2023.Charles was born in White City, Kansas on August 7, 1937, a son of Nora Emilie (Heideman) and Oscar Robert Rindt.On March 11, 1956, Charles married Eleanor Lay in Wilsey, Kansas.He retired from the Salina Police Department after 22 years, worked for Salina Concrete, and Durham School Services.He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, Kansas.Survivors include his two daughters, Beverly Rindt, of Salina, Janet Dowson (Eric), of Great Bend; three sons, Robert Rindt (Carla), of Salina, Larry Rindt (Becky), of Salina, Brian Rindt (Debbie), of Auburn, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.He is also survived by his brother, Gerald Rindt, of Herington, Kansas and extended family members.He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Eleanor Rindt.Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12th at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 13th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina, Kansas with Pastor Dennis Kootz officiating. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.Donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the donor's choice, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.To send flowers to the family of Charles, please&nbsp;<a href="http://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=26982019&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

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