<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/eldon-cailteux">Obituary | Eldon E. Cailteux of Clyde, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>

Eldon E. Cailteux, age 98, of Clyde, KS, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS. 

Eldon Emmanuel Cailteux, age 98, of Clyde, KS., passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS. He was born on September 21, 1924, in Clyde, KS., to Homer A. Cailteux and Margaret (Wheeland).

A World War II veteran, Eldon entered the U.S. Naval Service on March 10, 1944, and served as a Motor Machinist's, Second Class until his honorable discharge on May 24, 1946. A high point for his years of service was the Honor Flight in 2011, that he took with his brothers who also served in the military. 

After serving his country, Eldon married Betty L. Cronk, in August, 1949, and moved to Wichita, KS., where they had four children. 

While there, he began a 37-year career with Boeing Aircraft, in December, 1950, where he was a Pre-Flight Electrician. In 1966, Eldon transferred with Boeing to their facility in Seattle, WA, and worked there until his retirement in April, 1987.

Following retirement Eldon moved back to Clyde, KS, with his wife Velma (Dennis). They would spend their spring/ summer months in Clyde, then travel to their home in Brownsville, TX, for the fall/winter months. Eldon had a keen sense of humor, with a mischievous laugh, and loved to dance. He also farmed the Cailteux Farm, in Clyde, for over 20 years with his brothers until 2014.

Eldon is survived by his four children, Linda (Steve) Schaich, Stephen Cailteux, Kathy (Tony) Menzie and Larry (Renee') Cailteux; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers, Ronel (Darlyne) and Myron (Sharon). 

He is preceded in death by his parents Homer and Margaret Cailteux,&nbsp; brother Kenny Cailteux and sister-in-law Midgie (Knox) Cailteux.

Eldon will be with us in spirit during a visitation at Chaput Mortuary on Thursday, January 5th, from 1-8 p.m., with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. and rosary at 6 .pm. A mass and funeral service will be on Friday, January 6th, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyde with Fr. Steven Heina officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clyde, with military honors conducted by VFW Post #7515. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, c/o Chaput Mortuary of Clyde, KS. Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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<h2>Eldon E. Cailteux, Clyde</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/eldon-cailteux">Obituary | Eldon E. Cailteux of Clyde, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>September 21, 1924 - December 29, 2022Eldon E. Cailteux, age 98, of Clyde, KS, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS. Eldon Emmanuel Cailteux, age 98, of Clyde, KS., passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS. He was born on September 21, 1924, in Clyde, KS., to Homer A. Cailteux and Margaret (Wheeland).A World War II veteran, Eldon entered the U.S. Naval Service on March 10, 1944, and served as a Motor Machinist's, Second Class until his honorable discharge on May 24, 1946. A high point for his years of service was the Honor Flight in 2011, that he took with his brothers who also served in the military. After serving his country, Eldon married Betty L. Cronk, in August, 1949, and moved to Wichita, KS., where they had four children. While there, he began a 37-year career with Boeing Aircraft, in December, 1950, where he was a Pre-Flight Electrician. In 1966, Eldon transferred with Boeing to their facility in Seattle, WA, and worked there until his retirement in April, 1987.Following retirement Eldon moved back to Clyde, KS, with his wife Velma (Dennis). They would spend their spring/ summer months in Clyde, then travel to their home in Brownsville, TX, for the fall/winter months. Eldon had a keen sense of humor, with a mischievous laugh, and loved to dance. He also farmed the Cailteux Farm, in Clyde, for over 20 years with his brothers until 2014.Eldon is survived by his four children, Linda (Steve) Schaich, Stephen Cailteux, Kathy (Tony) Menzie and Larry (Renee') Cailteux; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers, Ronel (Darlyne) and Myron (Sharon). He is preceded in death by his parents Homer and Margaret Cailteux,&nbsp; brother Kenny Cailteux and sister-in-law Midgie (Knox) Cailteux.Eldon will be with us in spirit during a visitation at Chaput Mortuary on Thursday, January 5th, from 1-8 p.m., with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. and rosary at 6 .pm. A mass and funeral service will be on Friday, January 6th, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyde with Fr. Steven Heina officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clyde, with military honors conducted by VFW Post #7515. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, c/o Chaput Mortuary of Clyde, KS. Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Eldon E. Cailteux, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/eldon-cailteux/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Eldon E. Cailteux

Janet Sue Molzahn passed away surrounded by her family on December 
30, 2022, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE. She was born in 
Sidney, Ohio to Robert and Naomi (Mace) Perkins. Janet spent most of her
 childhood in Florida where she was baptized in a Baptist church in 
Tampa. After her mother became ill, the family moved to Lebanon, Kansas 
where she attended school. She graduated from Smith Center High School 
in 1968.

Janet and Kenneth Molzahn married on August 24, 1968. She was 
confirmed in the Lutheran faith on February 16, 1969, at Pleasant Green 
Lutheran Church near the farm where they lived. To this union, they were
 blessed with three children: Michele, William, and James. Janet was 
always busy with helping with the farm and taking care of her children. 
Each weekday she always cooked lunch at her mother and father in laws 
house down the road. Each Sunday the family attended St. John Lutheran 
Church where their children were also confirmed. The family lived on the
 family farm until a tornado damaged their home in May 10,1985.

Janet’s children always remember how hard their mother always worked.
 After her divorce from Kenneth, Janet worked many long hours as a CMA 
at nursing homes in Phillipsburg and Smith Center. She also was a prison
 guard, janitor, business owner, and dog trimmer. Janet also continued 
learning throughout her life through community college classes. Her 
children will always remember how proud she was of their activities. In 
the summers she drove them to all their baseball games and even did some
 coaching. Their mom was a 4-H Leader and a Sunday School teacher. 
Despite of how hard she worked, she was always in the stands at their 
school sporting events cheering them on.

Janet married George Russell on April 8, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. They 
enjoyed spending time boating and fishing together. Their dogs also 
brought them much happiness.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Perkins and Naomi 
(Mace) Perkins and brothers Richard Shearer and David Shearer. She is 
survived by her husband, George Russell of the home; daughter, Michele 
Jones and husband Mike of Marion, IA; two sons Bill Molzahn and wife 
Melanie and James Molzahn and wife Sarah, all of Agra, KS; a brother 
Ronald Styles of Salina, KS; two sisters Sharla Hayward of Aurora, CO 
and Ann Nelson of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren: Ashley Gassmann (Andrew), Aaron Jones, Joseph Molzahn, 
Jack Molzahn, Addison Molzahn, Conner Molzahn and Jenna Molzahn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 
in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel/100055272974764/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.

Mrs. Molzahn will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9
 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends Thursday evening from 7 
p.m. until 8 pm. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church.

<figure>
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 </figure>Janet Sue Molzahn passed away surrounded by her family on December 
30, 2022, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE. She was born in 
Sidney, Ohio to Robert and Naomi (Mace) Perkins. Janet spent most of her
 childhood in Florida where she was baptized in a Baptist church in 
Tampa. After her mother became ill, the family moved to Lebanon, Kansas 
where she attended school. She graduated from Smith Center High School 
in 1968.Janet and Kenneth Molzahn married on August 24, 1968. She was 
confirmed in the Lutheran faith on February 16, 1969, at Pleasant Green 
Lutheran Church near the farm where they lived. To this union, they were
 blessed with three children: Michele, William, and James. Janet was 
always busy with helping with the farm and taking care of her children. 
Each weekday she always cooked lunch at her mother and father in laws 
house down the road. Each Sunday the family attended St. John Lutheran 
Church where their children were also confirmed. The family lived on the
 family farm until a tornado damaged their home in May 10,1985.Janet’s children always remember how hard their mother always worked.
 After her divorce from Kenneth, Janet worked many long hours as a CMA 
at nursing homes in Phillipsburg and Smith Center. She also was a prison
 guard, janitor, business owner, and dog trimmer. Janet also continued 
learning throughout her life through community college classes. Her 
children will always remember how proud she was of their activities. In 
the summers she drove them to all their baseball games and even did some
 coaching. Their mom was a 4-H Leader and a Sunday School teacher. 
Despite of how hard she worked, she was always in the stands at their 
school sporting events cheering them on.Janet married George Russell on April 8, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. They 
enjoyed spending time boating and fishing together. Their dogs also 
brought them much happiness.Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Perkins and Naomi 
(Mace) Perkins and brothers Richard Shearer and David Shearer. She is 
survived by her husband, George Russell of the home; daughter, Michele 
Jones and husband Mike of Marion, IA; two sons Bill Molzahn and wife 
Melanie and James Molzahn and wife Sarah, all of Agra, KS; a brother 
Ronald Styles of Salina, KS; two sisters Sharla Hayward of Aurora, CO 
and Ann Nelson of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren: Ashley Gassmann (Andrew), Aaron Jones, Joseph Molzahn, 
Jack Molzahn, Addison Molzahn, Conner Molzahn and Jenna Molzahn.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 
in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel/100055272974764/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.Mrs. Molzahn will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9
 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends Thursday evening from 7 
p.m. until 8 pm. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church.

Janet Sue Molzahn

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/marvin-ledy/5104089/index.php#details">Marvin Ledy Obituary - Abilene, KS | Danner Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>

July 4th, 1923 -&nbsp; December 29th, 2022

Marvin L. Ledy was born in Upland, California July 4, 1923, the son of Henry J. and Orpha (Zook) Ledy. His family moved to Kansas when a young lad and he grew up on a farm north of Abilene. 

He attended Rosedale Grade School and graduated from Miltonvale Wesleyan Academy in 1941. 

Marvin was attending Marion College in Marion Indiana when he was called to serve his country. His assignment was with the 738th Armored Tank Division. Eighteen months were served in the European Theatre. His battalion was in the Battle of the Bulge and they crossed the Rhine River after the bridge fell on a pontoon bridge which they constructed. He received four service medals. On March 8th 1944, he married Lois Hahn. Following his discharge, they moved to a farm in the Talmage Community where he was a farmer and stockman for 23 years. In 1974 they moved to Abilene where he was employed at RHV Hardware and then for USD 435 until he retired in 1988. Marvin served on the Cheever Township Board and was active in the Talmage Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and served on many committees. He was a charter member of the Talmage Lions Club where he had fifty years of perfect attendance. In 1988 – 1989 he was the District Governor for District 17 and served on the State Council as Board Chairman, District Convention Chairman and Membership Chairman. Lions Club was a vital part of his life. He and his wife attended twelve International Conventions and ten USA Forums. He was also a member of the Abilene United Methodist Church, Abilene Lions Club, along with donating over forty gallons of blood. Marvin was involved in many volunteer activities - The Great Plains Theatre, the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, where he and his wife received the Volunteers of the Year Award. Marvin was Chairman of the March of Dimes, sang with the Abilene Men’s Choir, and served on many church committees. He is survived by his loving wife of 78 years, Lois, of the home, daughter Patty Anderes and her husband Bob of rural Hope, Kansas, Marlo Zumbrunn and her husband Steve of Junction City, Kansas, son Michael Ledy and his wife Dee of Winfield, Kansas, brother Verle Ledy of Herington, Kansas, grandchildren Jeff Anderes, Jennifer Dockins, Burton Zumbrunn, Deeann Goesland, Alan Zumbrunn, Allison Ledy, Adreinne Ledy, and twelve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Ledy, sister Doris Kubin, baby boy Anderes, and his parents. Funeral services for Marvin will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Abilene First United Methodist Church in Abilene with Reverend Mik King officiating. His final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery with military honors provided by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Abilene United Methodist Church, the Talmage Historical Museum, or to Gentiva Hospice of Salina 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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<h2>Marvin L. Ledy</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Marvin L. Ledy</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/marvin-ledy/5104089/index.php#details">Marvin Ledy Obituary - Abilene, KS | Danner Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>July 4th, 1923 -&nbsp; December 29th, 2022Marvin L. Ledy was born in Upland, California July 4, 1923, the son of Henry J. and Orpha (Zook) Ledy. His family moved to Kansas when a young lad and he grew up on a farm north of Abilene. He attended Rosedale Grade School and graduated from Miltonvale Wesleyan Academy in 1941. Marvin was attending Marion College in Marion Indiana when he was called to serve his country. His assignment was with the 738th Armored Tank Division. Eighteen months were served in the European Theatre. His battalion was in the Battle of the Bulge and they crossed the Rhine River after the bridge fell on a pontoon bridge which they constructed. He received four service medals. On March 8th 1944, he married Lois Hahn. Following his discharge, they moved to a farm in the Talmage Community where he was a farmer and stockman for 23 years. In 1974 they moved to Abilene where he was employed at RHV Hardware and then for USD 435 until he retired in 1988. Marvin served on the Cheever Township Board and was active in the Talmage Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and served on many committees. He was a charter member of the Talmage Lions Club where he had fifty years of perfect attendance. In 1988 – 1989 he was the District Governor for District 17 and served on the State Council as Board Chairman, District Convention Chairman and Membership Chairman. Lions Club was a vital part of his life. He and his wife attended twelve International Conventions and ten USA Forums. He was also a member of the Abilene United Methodist Church, Abilene Lions Club, along with donating over forty gallons of blood. Marvin was involved in many volunteer activities - The Great Plains Theatre, the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, where he and his wife received the Volunteers of the Year Award. Marvin was Chairman of the March of Dimes, sang with the Abilene Men’s Choir, and served on many church committees. He is survived by his loving wife of 78 years, Lois, of the home, daughter Patty Anderes and her husband Bob of rural Hope, Kansas, Marlo Zumbrunn and her husband Steve of Junction City, Kansas, son Michael Ledy and his wife Dee of Winfield, Kansas, brother Verle Ledy of Herington, Kansas, grandchildren Jeff Anderes, Jennifer Dockins, Burton Zumbrunn, Deeann Goesland, Alan Zumbrunn, Allison Ledy, Adreinne Ledy, and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Ledy, sister Doris Kubin, baby boy Anderes, and his parents. Funeral services for Marvin will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Abilene First United Methodist Church in Abilene with Reverend Mik King officiating. His final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery with military honors provided by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Abilene United Methodist Church, the Talmage Historical Museum, or to Gentiva Hospice of Salina 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=26784010" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of Marvin L. Ledy, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://danner-funeral-home-abilene.tributestore.com/?oId=26784010" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marvin L. Ledy

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August 24th, 1959 - December 27th, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for David White. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.&nbsp;

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<h2>David White</h2><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/david-white/5106551/index.php">David White Obituary - Abilene, KS | Danner Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>August 24th, 1959 - December 27th, 2022 An obituary is not available at this time for David White. 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=26811780" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family of David White, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://danner-funeral-home-abilene.tributestore.com/?oId=26811780" target="_blank">Heartfelt Sympathies Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David White

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JudgeJohn-Weckel">Obituary for Judge John Weckel | Ryan Mortuary</a>

July 17, 1928 ~ December 29, 2022 (age 94)

Judge John Weckel&nbsp;passed away on Thursday,December 29, 2022, at Salina Presbyterian Manor surrounded by his family.

 John will be remembered as a loving husband to Kathryn (Katie) Weckel, and a wonderful father to his daughters Sarah Hays (Fred) and Stephanie Weckel (Betsy Marietta). He adored his two grandchildren Ryan Hays(Stephanie Lee) of New York City and Nicholas Hays (Caycee) of Lincoln, Nebraska. He lived to enjoy his great-grandsons Harrison Hays and Lukas Hays of Lincoln, Nebraska.

John was born and raised in Salina, Kansas by Ruth and Clyde Weckel and was a lifelong Salina resident. As the oldest of eight, he was a devoted brother to his six sisters and brother, filling in at school events when his parents were unavailable and always remaining a steadfast source of advice for his siblings and their families.

He graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University where he was on the debate team, sang in the choir and was involved in numerous activities. 

He and Katie were married June 2, 1951 and celebrated 69 years of marriage before Katie’s death. 

He graduated from Washburn University School of Law and subsequently joined Rudolph Barta’s law practice in Salina on February 1, 1953. He became an assistant Saline County attorney under Raymond Haggard and subsequently served as Saline County Attorney for four years.&nbsp; He was a state district court judge for 20 years from 1973-1993 and was one of the first senior judges appointed in Kansas under a new law designed to provide assistance to courts around the state. He worked as a senior judge throughout the state for 12 years, and in his second retirement volunteered his services as needed to the court in Salina.

For more than 40 years, he was ably assisted in his law practice and during his judicial career by Joyce Wiese who became part of his extended family. In 2013, he was honored for having been a member of the Kansas Bar Association for 60 years. In his nearly 40 years as a judge, he performed hundreds of marriage ceremonies in the Salina area.

John was an Eagle Scout, served in the National Guard, was active in the Shriners and various other organizations including the Downtown Lions Club, the YMCA, the Salina Elks Lodge, the Boy Scouts and in the 1960’s served as President of the Salina Council of Churches. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Salina. 

In addition to his civic activities and spending time with his family, he enjoyed spending time with friends. He and Katie were longtime members of several bridge clubs.&nbsp; Beginning in 1953, he and Keno Stephenson and others met for early morning coffee every weekday. This group continued meeting even in retirement.In talking about the coffee group, he noted that when the group first started meeting at Duckwalls a cup of coffee was 5 cents, but by the time the group was meeting at the local doughnut shop in the 2000s, a cup cost $1.80.

In addition to his daughters and their families, he is survived by his sisters Jackie Smith, Patty Robinson, and Faye Bright, sister-in-law Caroline Weckel and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Katie, brother Monty Weckel, sisters Margaret Pinter, Sally Balentine, and June Grinage, nephew Craig Smith and niece Barbara Balentine Knight.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who assisted in John’s care including the wonderful staff at Presbyterian Manor, Hospice of Salina, TLC, and Linda Phelps and Tony Pollock, both of whom were attentive to John for many years.

Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to the John and Kathryn (Katie) Weckel Endowed Scholarship at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JudgeJohn-Weckel/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JudgeJohn-Weckel/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Judge John Weckel, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JudgeJohn-Weckel/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Judge John Weckel</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JudgeJohn-Weckel">Obituary for Judge John Weckel | Ryan Mortuary</a>July 17, 1928 ~ December 29, 2022 (age 94)Judge John Weckel&nbsp;passed away on Thursday,December 29, 2022, at Salina Presbyterian Manor surrounded by his family. John will be remembered as a loving husband to Kathryn (Katie) Weckel, and a wonderful father to his daughters Sarah Hays (Fred) and Stephanie Weckel (Betsy Marietta). He adored his two grandchildren Ryan Hays(Stephanie Lee) of New York City and Nicholas Hays (Caycee) of Lincoln, Nebraska. He lived to enjoy his great-grandsons Harrison Hays and Lukas Hays of Lincoln, Nebraska.John was born and raised in Salina, Kansas by Ruth and Clyde Weckel and was a lifelong Salina resident. As the oldest of eight, he was a devoted brother to his six sisters and brother, filling in at school events when his parents were unavailable and always remaining a steadfast source of advice for his siblings and their families.He graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University where he was on the debate team, sang in the choir and was involved in numerous activities. He and Katie were married June 2, 1951 and celebrated 69 years of marriage before Katie’s death. He graduated from Washburn University School of Law and subsequently joined Rudolph Barta’s law practice in Salina on February 1, 1953. He became an assistant Saline County attorney under Raymond Haggard and subsequently served as Saline County Attorney for four years.&nbsp; He was a state district court judge for 20 years from 1973-1993 and was one of the first senior judges appointed in Kansas under a new law designed to provide assistance to courts around the state. He worked as a senior judge throughout the state for 12 years, and in his second retirement volunteered his services as needed to the court in Salina.For more than 40 years, he was ably assisted in his law practice and during his judicial career by Joyce Wiese who became part of his extended family. In 2013, he was honored for having been a member of the Kansas Bar Association for 60 years. In his nearly 40 years as a judge, he performed hundreds of marriage ceremonies in the Salina area.John was an Eagle Scout, served in the National Guard, was active in the Shriners and various other organizations including the Downtown Lions Club, the YMCA, the Salina Elks Lodge, the Boy Scouts and in the 1960’s served as President of the Salina Council of Churches. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Salina. In addition to his civic activities and spending time with his family, he enjoyed spending time with friends. He and Katie were longtime members of several bridge clubs.&nbsp; Beginning in 1953, he and Keno Stephenson and others met for early morning coffee every weekday. This group continued meeting even in retirement.In talking about the coffee group, he noted that when the group first started meeting at Duckwalls a cup of coffee was 5 cents, but by the time the group was meeting at the local doughnut shop in the 2000s, a cup cost $1.80.In addition to his daughters and their families, he is survived by his sisters Jackie Smith, Patty Robinson, and Faye Bright, sister-in-law Caroline Weckel and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Katie, brother Monty Weckel, sisters Margaret Pinter, Sally Balentine, and June Grinage, nephew Craig Smith and niece Barbara Balentine Knight.The family would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who assisted in John’s care including the wonderful staff at Presbyterian Manor, Hospice of Salina, TLC, and Linda Phelps and Tony Pollock, both of whom were attentive to John for many years.Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church, Salina.In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to the John and Kathryn (Katie) Weckel Endowed Scholarship at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JudgeJohn-Weckel/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JudgeJohn-Weckel/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Judge John Weckel, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JudgeJohn-Weckel/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Judge John Weckel

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Linda-Brown">Obituary for Linda Lee (Struble) Brown | Ryan Mortuary</a>

November 11, 1945 ~ December 31, 2022 (age 77)

Linda Lee Brown, 77, of Salina, Kan., passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born in Salina on November 11, 1945.

Linda was a graduate of Clay County Community High School in 1963 followed by the Salina Beauty Academy. 

Linda worked in retail for many years, including Just Kids, CJ’s Boutique, Klines, and after 25 years, retired from Dillards.

She is survived by her children Tammy Krob (Jay), of Salina, and Jeff Brown (Kimberly), of Maize, Kan.; grandchildren Blake Krob, Trace Brown, and Kyle Brown; and nephew Dan Struble.

She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather Maxine (Faulkner) and Robert Dale; husband of 50 years, Jack; and brother and sister-in-law Ron and Royce Struble.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 5, from 4-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with family present from 5-7. Funeral service will be Friday, January 6, at 10 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary, with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

Memorials may be made to Save! Rescue! Love! (SRL) of Minneapolis (dog rescue), Family Animal Care of Salina, or Interim Hospice, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Linda-Brown/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Linda-Brown/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Linda Lee (Struble) Brown, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Linda-Brown/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Linda Lee Brown, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Linda-Brown">Obituary for Linda Lee (Struble) Brown | Ryan Mortuary</a>November 11, 1945 ~ December 31, 2022 (age 77)Linda Lee Brown, 77, of Salina, Kan., passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born in Salina on November 11, 1945.Linda was a graduate of Clay County Community High School in 1963 followed by the Salina Beauty Academy. She married Jack D. Brown in 1965. Linda worked in retail for many years, including Just Kids, CJ’s Boutique, Klines, and after 25 years, retired from Dillards.She is survived by her children Tammy Krob (Jay), of Salina, and Jeff Brown (Kimberly), of Maize, Kan.; grandchildren Blake Krob, Trace Brown, and Kyle Brown; and nephew Dan Struble.She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather Maxine (Faulkner) and Robert Dale; husband of 50 years, Jack; and brother and sister-in-law Ron and Royce Struble.Visitation will be on Thursday, January 5, from 4-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with family present from 5-7. Funeral service will be Friday, January 6, at 10 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary, with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.Memorials may be made to Save! Rescue! Love! (SRL) of Minneapolis (dog rescue), Family Animal Care of Salina, or Interim Hospice, in care of Ryan Mortuary.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Linda-Brown/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Linda-Brown/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Linda Lee (Struble) Brown, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Linda-Brown/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Linda Lee Brown

<a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/darlene-thomas">Obituary | Darlene Thomas of Minneapolis, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>

Darlene Thomas, 85, Minneapolis, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.&nbsp; She was born Alice Darlene Adams on May 25, 1937, in Beloit, to Hubert M. and Evelyn (Bussart) Adams.

Darlene was a 1955 graduate of Minneapolis High School and graduated on her 18th&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp;

 On January 15, 1955, she was united in marriage with Duane E. Thomas in Minneapolis.&nbsp; They lived on the farm all of their married life, except for three months when they lived in Minneapolis.&nbsp;

Darlene loved music and she loved to dance.&nbsp; She was known for her cooking – mainly her family dinners and harvest meals.&nbsp; She worked various caregiving jobs in her life, and she was a faithful farmwife to Duane.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Danny; one granddaughter; sister Dorothy Gay; and brother-in-law Larry Newman.

Survivors are her husband of 67 years, Duane; daughter Debra Darlene Porter; son Reuben Duane Thomas and his wife Amy; daughter-in-law Alyce Thomas; sisters June Sechrist and her husband Gary, and Donna Newman; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation without the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 6 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m, Saturday, January 7, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lamar.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and left in care of the funeral home.

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

<h2>Darlene Thomas, Minneapolis</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/darlene-thomas">Obituary | Darlene Thomas of Minneapolis, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>May 25, 1937 - January 2, 2023Darlene Thomas, 85, Minneapolis, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.&nbsp; She was born Alice Darlene Adams on May 25, 1937, in Beloit, to Hubert M. and Evelyn (Bussart) Adams.Darlene was a 1955 graduate of Minneapolis High School and graduated on her 18th&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp; On January 15, 1955, she was united in marriage with Duane E. Thomas in Minneapolis.&nbsp; They lived on the farm all of their married life, except for three months when they lived in Minneapolis.&nbsp;Darlene loved music and she loved to dance.&nbsp; She was known for her cooking – mainly her family dinners and harvest meals.&nbsp; She worked various caregiving jobs in her life, and she was a faithful farmwife to Duane.She was preceded in death by her parents; son Danny; one granddaughter; sister Dorothy Gay; and brother-in-law Larry Newman.Survivors are her husband of 67 years, Duane; daughter Debra Darlene Porter; son Reuben Duane Thomas and his wife Amy; daughter-in-law Alyce Thomas; sisters June Sechrist and her husband Gary, and Donna Newman; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.Visitation without the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 6 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m, Saturday, January 7, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lamar.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and left in care of the funeral home.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Darlene Thomas, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/darlene-thomas/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Darlene Thomas

Ali Kareem Swanson was born January 15, 1982, to Kathleen Odella 
Swanson and Darrel Williams in Denver, Colorado. He departed life 
December 24, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. He was one of four children.

Ali
 was raised in Hill City by his grandmother Wray Petrie who loved him 
dearly. Ali enjoyed playing and watching sports especially basketball 
and his favorite team, the Denver Broncos. His favorite go to shirts 
were Bronco Jerseys. He was inspired to play sports by his two older 
brothers Edward and Rodger. Ali played football, basketball and ran 
track at Longfellow Middle School. Ali was a talented, left-handed 
basketball player who many believed could have gone much further in the 
sport. His older brother Rodger was one of his coaches for a time. He 
spent his high school career between Hill City, Morland, Hays and 
Norton. Ali was intelligent and had the ability to finish high school, 
but eventually finished with his GED.

Ali enjoyed writing and 
drawing. When learning to write in elementary school, he often received 
awards for his penmanship which evolved into the creative art and 
drawings he created as he got older. When he was away, he often wrote 
beautiful letters to his little sister Jamie and other family members. 
Ali enjoyed listening to music and sharing his favorite songs with 
people. He also liked to rap and write songs.

Ali loved to make 
people laugh and often did without trying, just being himself. Many 
people loved Ali, but many of us also knew he had his own personal 
challenges. As kids Ali was his brother Edward’s biggest headache. 
Because the boys were two years apart, they often fought and wrestled. 
This was their way of showing the brotherly love they had for each 
other. All his life Ali looked up to Edward. After Ed’s passing in 2016,
 Ali struggled even more to find his purpose for life.

With tools 
in his hands, Ali  was skilled when it came to fixing things,  
especially bikes and cars. He was proficient at detailing and installing
 stereo systems. Ali’s two main jobs were spent on an oil rig and 
cooking at restaurants. He was always eager to do side work helping 
people like moving, painting, and cleaning.

Ali learned about many
 different faiths and religions, but he loved God and had him deep in 
his heart. He read his Bible daily for help and guidance. He could 
remember Scripture and would quote verses.

He was the father of 
two sons, Davian Lawrence and Drayden Andrew Austin. Ali loved his boys 
and he tried to be the best dad he knew how to be.

He is preceded 
in death by his beloved grandmother Wray Ustacia Petrie and grandfather 
George Andrew Wellington, Sr; his brother, Edward Claude Olden; and his 
uncle, George Andrew Wellington, Jr., and aunt, Joyce Ann Wellington.

Ali
 leaves behind his mother Kathleen Odella Swanson of Eskridge; brother 
Rodger Fitzscott Swanson of Colorado Springs, Colorado and sister Jamie 
Kathleen Alexander of Houston, Texas; sons: Davian Lawrence Swanson of 
Hays and Drayden Andrew Austin of Salina; nephew Jordan Tyler Swanson; 
as well as a large extended family and many friends.

Ali has been 
searching for peace since he was a little, innocent boy and he now has a
 peace that surpasses all understanding. Granny Wray has her two boys 
with her, and they are all smiling down on us from heaven.

<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ali-Kareem-Swanson-?obId=26778112#/obituaryInfo">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a> was in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672773335091.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ali Kareem Swanson was born January 15, 1982, to Kathleen Odella 
Swanson and Darrel Williams in Denver, Colorado. He departed life 
December 24, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. He was one of four children.Ali
 was raised in Hill City by his grandmother Wray Petrie who loved him 
dearly. Ali enjoyed playing and watching sports especially basketball 
and his favorite team, the Denver Broncos. His favorite go to shirts 
were Bronco Jerseys. He was inspired to play sports by his two older 
brothers Edward and Rodger. Ali played football, basketball and ran 
track at Longfellow Middle School. Ali was a talented, left-handed 
basketball player who many believed could have gone much further in the 
sport. His older brother Rodger was one of his coaches for a time. He 
spent his high school career between Hill City, Morland, Hays and 
Norton. Ali was intelligent and had the ability to finish high school, 
but eventually finished with his GED.Ali enjoyed writing and 
drawing. When learning to write in elementary school, he often received 
awards for his penmanship which evolved into the creative art and 
drawings he created as he got older. When he was away, he often wrote 
beautiful letters to his little sister Jamie and other family members. 
Ali enjoyed listening to music and sharing his favorite songs with 
people. He also liked to rap and write songs.Ali loved to make 
people laugh and often did without trying, just being himself. Many 
people loved Ali, but many of us also knew he had his own personal 
challenges. As kids Ali was his brother Edward’s biggest headache. 
Because the boys were two years apart, they often fought and wrestled. 
This was their way of showing the brotherly love they had for each 
other. All his life Ali looked up to Edward. After Ed’s passing in 2016,
 Ali struggled even more to find his purpose for life.With tools 
in his hands, Ali was skilled when it came to fixing things, 
especially bikes and cars. He was proficient at detailing and installing
 stereo systems. Ali’s two main jobs were spent on an oil rig and 
cooking at restaurants. He was always eager to do side work helping 
people like moving, painting, and cleaning.Ali learned about many
 different faiths and religions, but he loved God and had him deep in 
his heart. He read his Bible daily for help and guidance. He could 
remember Scripture and would quote verses.He was the father of 
two sons, Davian Lawrence and Drayden Andrew Austin. Ali loved his boys 
and he tried to be the best dad he knew how to be.He is preceded 
in death by his beloved grandmother Wray Ustacia Petrie and grandfather 
George Andrew Wellington, Sr; his brother, Edward Claude Olden; and his 
uncle, George Andrew Wellington, Jr., and aunt, Joyce Ann Wellington.Ali
 leaves behind his mother Kathleen Odella Swanson of Eskridge; brother 
Rodger Fitzscott Swanson of Colorado Springs, Colorado and sister Jamie 
Kathleen Alexander of Houston, Texas; sons: Davian Lawrence Swanson of 
Hays and Drayden Andrew Austin of Salina; nephew Jordan Tyler Swanson; 
as well as a large extended family and many friends.Ali has been 
searching for peace since he was a little, innocent boy and he now has a
 peace that surpasses all understanding. Granny Wray has her two boys 
with her, and they are all smiling down on us from heaven.<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ali-Kareem-Swanson-?obId=26778112#/obituaryInfo">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a> was in charge of arrangements.

Ali Kareem Swanson

<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Frances-Smith-111/#!/TributeWall">Frances Louise Smith Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (wigginsfuneralhomes.com)</a>

Frances Louise Smith, 93, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 6:52 p.m., on Thursday, December 29, 2022 while in the company of family members at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Frances was born on October 30, 1929 in Ottawa, Kansas, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Higgins. She attended and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1947, where she was active in sports and dramatics. She then attended and graduated with honors from Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas. Frances was united in marriage to Vernon Smith March 17, 1950 and he passed away in 2012. The couple lived in several towns in Kansas before deciding to settle permanently in McPherson in 1979, when they moved from Manhattan where she was a lab technician for the U.S. Grain Research Center. Frances had worked at W-R Milling prior to returning there as their cereal chemist for nearly 19 years until she retired in 1992. She loved being with her family, playing board games, baking, reading and watching sports – especially&nbsp;KU Basketball. Frances is survived by her children, Tom Smith and wife Debbie of McPherson, Kansas, Randy Smith and wife Marla of Bonita Springs, Florida, Susan McVicker and husband Mike of McPherson, Kansas and Terry Smith and wife Kim of Kansas City, Missouri and her brother, Don Higgins and wife Sharon of Ottawa, Kansas. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on January 4, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. Graveside service will be held on January 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. Memorials are to the Good Shephard Hospice or Pleasant View Home and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, KS 67460.

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

<h2>Frances Louise Smith, McPherson</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672669871470.jpeg" alt="Frances Louise Smith" />
 <figcaption>Frances Louise Smith</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Frances-Smith-111/#!/TributeWall">Frances Louise Smith Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (wigginsfuneralhomes.com)</a>October 30, 1929 - December 29, 2022Frances Louise Smith, 93, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 6:52 p.m., on Thursday, December 29, 2022 while in the company of family members at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Frances was born on October 30, 1929 in Ottawa, Kansas, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Higgins. She attended and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1947, where she was active in sports and dramatics. She then attended and graduated with honors from Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas. Frances was united in marriage to Vernon Smith March 17, 1950 and he passed away in 2012. The couple lived in several towns in Kansas before deciding to settle permanently in McPherson in 1979, when they moved from Manhattan where she was a lab technician for the U.S. Grain Research Center. Frances had worked at W-R Milling prior to returning there as their cereal chemist for nearly 19 years until she retired in 1992. She loved being with her family, playing board games, baking, reading and watching sports – especially&nbsp;KU Basketball. Frances is survived by her children, Tom Smith and wife Debbie of McPherson, Kansas, Randy Smith and wife Marla of Bonita Springs, Florida, Susan McVicker and husband Mike of McPherson, Kansas and Terry Smith and wife Kim of Kansas City, Missouri and her brother, Don Higgins and wife Sharon of Ottawa, Kansas. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on January 4, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. Graveside service will be held on January 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. Memorials are to the Good Shephard Hospice or Pleasant View Home and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Frances Louise Smith, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Frances Louise Smith

Delores Jane Hertel, 88, Schoenchen, died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Via Christi.

She was born August 2, 1934 in 
La Crosse, the daughter of Albinus and Bertha (Randa) Munch.&nbsp;&nbsp;She 
graduated from Schoenchen High School, and on October 24, 1953, was 
united in marriage to Joseph Hertel at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;They later divorced.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delores was an assembly worker at Travenol 
for many years, and her memberships included St. Anthony Catholic Church
 in Schoenchen and the St. Anthony Altar Society Christian Mothers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her
 hobbies included playing cards and games, crossword puzzles, watching 
gameshows and KU basketball games.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved dancing, especially polka 
dancing, her summer flowers, sitting outside, trips to the casino in 
Dodge City, and dining out on weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Faith and family were most 
important to Delores and she always enjoyed when family was together, 
cooking them delicious German meals, and making beautiful quilts for her
 grandchildren.

Survivors include her three sons: Glen 
Hertel and wife Kathy of Ellinwood, Rex Hertel of Schoenchen, and 
Jeffrey Hertel and wife Becky of Salina, three daughters: Jolene 
Zimmerman of La Crosse, Becky Wachs and husband Curt of Hays, and Karen 
Spanier and friend Mike “Ziggy” Siegler of Groton, SD, 13 grandchildren:
 Lyndsae Schoenthaler and husband Derek, Jesse Wahlmeier and wife Karyl,
 Jill Suchy and husband Travis, Jason Wahlmeier and wife Kelsie, Amber 
Hertel, Derek Hertel, Megan Hertel, Lance Zimmerman and wife Andria, 
Kyle Zimmerman and wife Sara, Bryce Wachs and wife Traci, Brooks Wachs, 
Raelyn Buscho and husband Cole, and Brandon Spanier and wife Melissa, 
and 21 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother: Earl J. Munsch, and a son-in-law: Loran Zimmerman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with
 Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will follow in 
St. Anthony Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on Thursday at 
church.&nbsp;&nbsp;A combined Altar Society Christian Mothers and Daughters of 
Isabella Rosary will be at 6:30 pm followed by a vigil service at 7:00 
pm, both on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, 
memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Church, St. Anthony Cemetery, or 
to Relay for Life of Ellis County. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Delores 
may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672591436924.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Delores Jane Hertel, 88, Schoenchen, died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Via Christi.She was born August 2, 1934 in 
La Crosse, the daughter of Albinus and Bertha (Randa) Munch.&nbsp;&nbsp;She 
graduated from Schoenchen High School, and on October 24, 1953, was 
united in marriage to Joseph Hertel at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;They later divorced.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delores was an assembly worker at Travenol 
for many years, and her memberships included St. Anthony Catholic Church
 in Schoenchen and the St. Anthony Altar Society Christian Mothers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her
 hobbies included playing cards and games, crossword puzzles, watching 
gameshows and KU basketball games.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved dancing, especially polka 
dancing, her summer flowers, sitting outside, trips to the casino in 
Dodge City, and dining out on weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Faith and family were most 
important to Delores and she always enjoyed when family was together, 
cooking them delicious German meals, and making beautiful quilts for her
 grandchildren.Survivors include her three sons: Glen 
Hertel and wife Kathy of Ellinwood, Rex Hertel of Schoenchen, and 
Jeffrey Hertel and wife Becky of Salina, three daughters: Jolene 
Zimmerman of La Crosse, Becky Wachs and husband Curt of Hays, and Karen 
Spanier and friend Mike “Ziggy” Siegler of Groton, SD, 13 grandchildren:
 Lyndsae Schoenthaler and husband Derek, Jesse Wahlmeier and wife Karyl,
 Jill Suchy and husband Travis, Jason Wahlmeier and wife Kelsie, Amber 
Hertel, Derek Hertel, Megan Hertel, Lance Zimmerman and wife Andria, 
Kyle Zimmerman and wife Sara, Bryce Wachs and wife Traci, Brooks Wachs, 
Raelyn Buscho and husband Cole, and Brandon Spanier and wife Melissa, 
and 21 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother: Earl J. Munsch, and a son-in-law: Loran Zimmerman.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with
 Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will follow in 
St. Anthony Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on Thursday at 
church.&nbsp;&nbsp;A combined Altar Society Christian Mothers and Daughters of 
Isabella Rosary will be at 6:30 pm followed by a vigil service at 7:00 
pm, both on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, 
memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Church, St. Anthony Cemetery, or 
to Relay for Life of Ellis County. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Delores 
may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Delores Jane Hertel

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Verlin Wayne (Gil) Chitty, 82, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Lincoln Park Manor in Lincoln, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 16, 1940, in Concordia, KS to George Verlin and Susan Lorraine (Morton) Chitty.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. 

Gil grew up in Jamestown, KS and attended Jamestown Elementary and High School, graduating in 1959&nbsp; the first class to graduate in the new high school. 

As a young man still in high school, Gil enjoyed wheat harvest and going on his many custom harvest excursions with his Uncle Pete Loftus. Following graduation, he continued his work as a farm equipment mechanic/repairman. He worked for a short time for Case IH in Salina before marrying the love of his life and settling down in Lincoln, KS where he went to work for Treaster Implement and then Carrico Implement with a 47-year career as a John Deere farm technician.

Just shy of celebrating 60 glorious years, Gil married Kathleen Ann Tate on a very cold January 12, 1963. To this union were born three children, Robert Verlin, Sharon Ann and Ronald Wayne. 

Gil enjoyed working with his hands and his greatest talent included teaching his kids and grandkids woodworking and repairing lawn mowers and other mechanical issues they would have. Gil loved Christmas and used his woodworking talents to make his children multiple creations to put up during Christmas, our favorite being his Santa and Mrs. Claus with lanterns. Gil would spend many days putting all of his lights up around his house and yard. His favorite display was his Model A tractor that he refurbished from top to bottom and then strung with lights for many years. Gil and Kathy won the local Christmas decorating contest with his many lights and displays. His greatest accomplishment in life were his children with his pure heart and gentle soul, he taught them how to love unconditionally and to overlook faults.

He is survived by Kathleen, his children Robert (Gina), Beloit, Sharon (Alan) Luck, Lincoln, and Ronald (Trina), Gypsum, grandchildren Dylan (Nikki) Chitty, Dalton Chitty, Austin (Kayla) Luck, Braden Luck (fiancé Whitney Cole), Maggie (Coleman) Westhoff and Molly Chitty, great-grandchildren Wyatt and Rowynn Chitty, Rylee and Layton Luck, and brother Micheal (Patricia), Boise, Idaho, and many family and friends including his best friend, Muff.&nbsp; 

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Susan and his sister Carol Torres. &nbsp;

Memorials may be given to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Lincoln Park Manor Activity Account or to the donor’s choice, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.&nbsp; Condolences can be left at hallchapel.com.&nbsp;

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<h2>Verlin Wayne Chitty, Lincoln</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Verlin-Chitty">https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Verlin-Chitty</a>August 16, 1940 - December 27, 2022Verlin Wayne (Gil) Chitty, 82, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Lincoln Park Manor in Lincoln, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 16, 1940, in Concordia, KS to George Verlin and Susan Lorraine (Morton) Chitty.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Gil grew up in Jamestown, KS and attended Jamestown Elementary and High School, graduating in 1959&nbsp; the first class to graduate in the new high school. As a young man still in high school, Gil enjoyed wheat harvest and going on his many custom harvest excursions with his Uncle Pete Loftus. Following graduation, he continued his work as a farm equipment mechanic/repairman. He worked for a short time for Case IH in Salina before marrying the love of his life and settling down in Lincoln, KS where he went to work for Treaster Implement and then Carrico Implement with a 47-year career as a John Deere farm technician.Just shy of celebrating 60 glorious years, Gil married Kathleen Ann Tate on a very cold January 12, 1963. To this union were born three children, Robert Verlin, Sharon Ann and Ronald Wayne. Gil enjoyed working with his hands and his greatest talent included teaching his kids and grandkids woodworking and repairing lawn mowers and other mechanical issues they would have. Gil loved Christmas and used his woodworking talents to make his children multiple creations to put up during Christmas, our favorite being his Santa and Mrs. Claus with lanterns. Gil would spend many days putting all of his lights up around his house and yard. His favorite display was his Model A tractor that he refurbished from top to bottom and then strung with lights for many years. Gil and Kathy won the local Christmas decorating contest with his many lights and displays. His greatest accomplishment in life were his children with his pure heart and gentle soul, he taught them how to love unconditionally and to overlook faults.He is survived by Kathleen, his children Robert (Gina), Beloit, Sharon (Alan) Luck, Lincoln, and Ronald (Trina), Gypsum, grandchildren Dylan (Nikki) Chitty, Dalton Chitty, Austin (Kayla) Luck, Braden Luck (fiancé Whitney Cole), Maggie (Coleman) Westhoff and Molly Chitty, great-grandchildren Wyatt and Rowynn Chitty, Rylee and Layton Luck, and brother Micheal (Patricia), Boise, Idaho, and many family and friends including his best friend, Muff.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents George and Susan and his sister Carol Torres. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Lincoln Park Manor Activity Account or to the donor’s choice, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.&nbsp; Condolences can be left at hallchapel.com.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Verlin-Chitty/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Verlin-Chitty/1069525/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Verlin Wayne Chitty, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Verlin-Chitty/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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Ronald Roy Reitsma, 80, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his residence. Ronald was born in Sanborn, Iowa on December 17, 1942, a son of Henrietta (Keiser) and Wren Roy Reitsma. Ronald attended Sanborn grade school, and graduated from Sanborn High School, Sanborn, Iowa in 1961. Through the years Ronald worked as a maintenance manager for Mapco-Williams Energy, Conway, Kansas. Ronald enjoyed golfing, watching his children's sporting events and spending time with his friends and family. Ronald R. Reitsma was united in marriage to Roberta L. Christy on September 8, 1962 at Sanborn, Iowa. The young couple established their first home together in Sanborn, Iowa. In 1969 the family then moved to Little River, Kansas for a year prior to moving to McPherson, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of four children, Robbie, Randy, Ryan and Renee. He is survived by his children Rob Reitsma, Ryan Reitsma, and Renee Williams and her husband Brad, all of McPherson, Kansas; his siblings Trudy Prochniak, Jean Denny, Don Reitsma and his wife Marilyn, and Arlene Frerichs and her husband Daryl, all of Iowa. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Andrew, Kassi(Christopher), Ashley, Karlei, Amanda, Chance(Sami), Raine, Erin (Cody)and Jacayla and 13 great-grandchildren, Ezekiel, Presley, Maleah, Deegan, Mali, Adelynn, Jaxen, Holden, Kyden, Randi, Jameson, Averi, and Kaislynn, Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Roberta; his son Randy; his siblings, Tena, Diane, Renzella. Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Memorials are to the Ronald Reitsma Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460..

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<h2>Ronald R. Reitsma, McPherson</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Ronald-Reitsma/#!/TributeWall">Ronald R. Reitsma Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (wigginsfuneralhomes.com)</a>December 17, 1942 - December 27, 2022Ronald Roy Reitsma, 80, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his residence. Ronald was born in Sanborn, Iowa on December 17, 1942, a son of Henrietta (Keiser) and Wren Roy Reitsma. Ronald attended Sanborn grade school, and graduated from Sanborn High School, Sanborn, Iowa in 1961. Through the years Ronald worked as a maintenance manager for Mapco-Williams Energy, Conway, Kansas. Ronald enjoyed golfing, watching his children's sporting events and spending time with his friends and family. Ronald R. Reitsma was united in marriage to Roberta L. Christy on September 8, 1962 at Sanborn, Iowa. The young couple established their first home together in Sanborn, Iowa. In 1969 the family then moved to Little River, Kansas for a year prior to moving to McPherson, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of four children, Robbie, Randy, Ryan and Renee. He is survived by his children Rob Reitsma, Ryan Reitsma, and Renee Williams and her husband Brad, all of McPherson, Kansas; his siblings Trudy Prochniak, Jean Denny, Don Reitsma and his wife Marilyn, and Arlene Frerichs and her husband Daryl, all of Iowa. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Andrew, Kassi(Christopher), Ashley, Karlei, Amanda, Chance(Sami), Raine, Erin (Cody)and Jacayla and 13 great-grandchildren, Ezekiel, Presley, Maleah, Deegan, Mali, Adelynn, Jaxen, Holden, Kyden, Randi, Jameson, Averi, and Kaislynn, Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Roberta; his son Randy; his siblings, Tena, Diane, Renzella. Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Memorials are to the Ronald Reitsma Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460.. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald R. Reitsma please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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Clara D. "Claire" Wright, 76, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at her home. 

Clara Dean (McLaughlin) Wright, 76, born 07/29/46 in Panhandle, Texas, died 12/19/22 at her home in Hutchinson, Kansas. 

Known as Claire to many, she graduated from Borger High School in 1965 and was married in 1969. 

Clara was a resident of Hutchinson, Kansas for over 30 years. Primarily a homemaker, she also provided daycare and home health care services in her later years before retiring. 

She was a member of the Assemblies of God Church for 10 years. Clara enjoyed oil painting, sewing, and gardening. She had quite the green thumb, and loved to be surrounded by colorful flowers and plants. She loved her Bible dearly and was devoted to reading it often. Clara also loved watching classic movies and old TV shows like Bonanza, Murder She Wrote, I Love Lucy, Gunsmoke and many more. She will be truly missed by many and will never be forgotten. Clara was preceded in death by her parents James Dale McLaughlin and Alma Dean (King) McLaughlin, and four siblings, Richard Lee McLaughlin, Roger Dale McLaughlin, Jimmy Don McLaughlin, and Rebecca Ann Decker.

She is survived by her children James Dean Wright (Heather) of Wichita, Kansas, and Angela Renee Woodard (Scott) of Raleigh, North Carolina, brother, William Leo McLaughlin of Liberal, Kansas, former husband Jack Wright, and grandchildren Nathalie Wright, Eric Wright, and Josiah, Keanan, and Ethan Woodard. The family is planning a small private memorial gathering on January 1st, 2023 at Mission Place in Hutchinson. Cards and condolences can be sent to Ott Funeral Home at P.O. Box 217, Haven, KS, 67543. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/" target="_blank">www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com</a>.

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<h2>Clara D. Wright, Hutchinson</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Clara-Wright-5/#!/TributeWall">Clara D. Wright Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (wigginsfuneralhomes.com)</a>July 29, 1946 - December 19, 2022Clara D. "Claire" Wright, 76, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at her home. Clara Dean (McLaughlin) Wright, 76, born 07/29/46 in Panhandle, Texas, died 12/19/22 at her home in Hutchinson, Kansas. Known as Claire to many, she graduated from Borger High School in 1965 and was married in 1969. Clara was a resident of Hutchinson, Kansas for over 30 years. Primarily a homemaker, she also provided daycare and home health care services in her later years before retiring. She was a member of the Assemblies of God Church for 10 years. Clara enjoyed oil painting, sewing, and gardening. She had quite the green thumb, and loved to be surrounded by colorful flowers and plants. She loved her Bible dearly and was devoted to reading it often. Clara also loved watching classic movies and old TV shows like Bonanza, Murder She Wrote, I Love Lucy, Gunsmoke and many more. She will be truly missed by many and will never be forgotten. Clara was preceded in death by her parents James Dale McLaughlin and Alma Dean (King) McLaughlin, and four siblings, Richard Lee McLaughlin, Roger Dale McLaughlin, Jimmy Don McLaughlin, and Rebecca Ann Decker. She is survived by her children James Dean Wright (Heather) of Wichita, Kansas, and Angela Renee Woodard (Scott) of Raleigh, North Carolina, brother, William Leo McLaughlin of Liberal, Kansas, former husband Jack Wright, and grandchildren Nathalie Wright, Eric Wright, and Josiah, Keanan, and Ethan Woodard. The family is planning a small private memorial gathering on January 1st, 2023 at Mission Place in Hutchinson. Cards and condolences can be sent to Ott Funeral Home at P.O. Box 217, Haven, KS, 67543. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/" target="_blank">www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com</a>. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Clara D. Wright please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Raab/#!/Obituary"></a>Evelyn M. Raab, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1935 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Betty (Olsen) Cogswell.

She grew up on a farm North of Topeka. She attended Priddy Elementary School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1953. On January 10, 1954 she married Alfred Eugene (Gene) Raab at Elmont United Methodist Church in Elmont, KS. This union was blessed with three daughters and one son; Linda, Deanna, Joleen and Curt.

Gene and Evelyn purchased a farm North of Topeka. Gene worked for Santa Fe and Goodyear in Topeka. Evelyn worked for SW Bell Telephone and the Shawnee County office. They raised registered Angus cattle for the children to show in 4-H and FFA as well as state and national Angus shows. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, the love of her life, husband Gene (April 6, 2007), and daughter Linda Raab Sharp (February 8, 2009).

She is survived by two daughters, Deanna Sents (Allan) of McPherson; Joleen Raab of WaKeeney, and son Curt Raab (Traci) of Topeka, in addition, eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Karl Cogswell, San Marcos, CA and Robert Cogswell (Donna) of Topeka, KS and one chosen sister, Marilyn Downes (Jac) of Topeka, and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was a member of the Kansas Farm Bureau, Ladies of the Moose, Red Hat Society, Working Sams Camping Club, New Comers and Travel Club, Prime Timers and Travel Club and Shawnee County Travel Group.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Raab/#!/Obituary">Evelyn Martha Raab Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (wigginsfuneralhomes.com)</a>September 3, 1935 - December 29, 2022<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Raab/#!/Obituary"></a>Evelyn M. Raab, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1935 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Betty (Olsen) Cogswell. She grew up on a farm North of Topeka. She attended Priddy Elementary School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1953. On January 10, 1954 she married Alfred Eugene (Gene) Raab at Elmont United Methodist Church in Elmont, KS. This union was blessed with three daughters and one son; Linda, Deanna, Joleen and Curt. Gene and Evelyn purchased a farm North of Topeka. Gene worked for Santa Fe and Goodyear in Topeka. Evelyn worked for SW Bell Telephone and the Shawnee County office. They raised registered Angus cattle for the children to show in 4-H and FFA as well as state and national Angus shows. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, the love of her life, husband Gene (April 6, 2007), and daughter Linda Raab Sharp (February 8, 2009). She is survived by two daughters, Deanna Sents (Allan) of McPherson; Joleen Raab of WaKeeney, and son Curt Raab (Traci) of Topeka, in addition, eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Karl Cogswell, San Marcos, CA and Robert Cogswell (Donna) of Topeka, KS and one chosen sister, Marilyn Downes (Jac) of Topeka, and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was a member of the Kansas Farm Bureau, Ladies of the Moose, Red Hat Society, Working Sams Camping Club, New Comers and Travel Club, Prime Timers and Travel Club and Shawnee County Travel Group. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Evelyn Martha Raab please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Evelyn Martha Raab

<a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/jean-stephens">Jean E. Stephens Obituary 2022 - Stockham Funeral Home (stockhamfamily.com)</a>

Jean Elaine Stephens, 85, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Guymon, OK, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, with her family by her side at The Cedars, McPherson.&nbsp; 

She was a homemaker, and also, along with her husband, owned and operated Owens Steamway Carpet Cleaning for 26 years.

Jean was born on April 28, 1937, in Grants Pass, OR, the daughter of Harry Russell and Emily Katherine (Shorb) Brown.&nbsp; 

She graduated as valedictorian from Hardesty High School in Hardesty, OK.&nbsp; She attended Oklahoma University School of Nursing.&nbsp; 

On October 25, 1956, Jean was united in marriage to Owen Clouse Stephens in Oklahoma City, OK.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on July 3, 2014.

She is survived by her two daughters, Catheryn “Cathy” McEachern of McPherson, KS and Linda Shoemaker of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter-in-law Janis Murphy of Sylvia, KS; sister-in-law Lamanda Hammonds of Temple, TX; brothers-in-law Tom Stephens (Phyllis) of Hardesty, OK and Melvin Stephens (Lou Ella) of Plainview, TX; eight grandchildren, Cory Pearson (Traci), Chris Pearson, Asher McEachern-Stains (Cassidy), Denise Spallo (Phil), Curtis Belvin, Nichole Myers (Adam), Jamie Crane (Kerry), and Dana Sandoval (Carlos); 17 great-grandchildren, Katie, Sophia, and Vinnie Spallo, Zachary, Christian, Grace and Gabrial Pearson, Andrew, Lantz and Rylan Myers, Hunter, Jordan and Jadyn Liese, Mia Delly, Gauge, Mika and Claira Belvin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law Clouse and Flora Stephens; son,Don Allen Stephens; sons-in-law Donnie Shoemaker and Joe McEachern; brothers Dewayne and Bill Brown; and grandson Joey McEachern.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson, with Pastor Dan Cate officiating.&nbsp; A visitation/viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time, Sunday, January 8, at the funeral home.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, at the Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon, OK.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Calvary Baptist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/jean-stephens">Jean E. Stephens Obituary 2022 - Stockham Funeral Home (stockhamfamily.com)</a>April 28k, 1937 - December 29, 2022Jean Elaine Stephens, 85, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Guymon, OK, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, with her family by her side at The Cedars, McPherson.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, and also, along with her husband, owned and operated Owens Steamway Carpet Cleaning for 26 years.Jean was born on April 28, 1937, in Grants Pass, OR, the daughter of Harry Russell and Emily Katherine (Shorb) Brown.&nbsp; She graduated as valedictorian from Hardesty High School in Hardesty, OK.&nbsp; She attended Oklahoma University School of Nursing.&nbsp; On October 25, 1956, Jean was united in marriage to Owen Clouse Stephens in Oklahoma City, OK.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on July 3, 2014.She is survived by her two daughters, Catheryn “Cathy” McEachern of McPherson, KS and Linda Shoemaker of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter-in-law Janis Murphy of Sylvia, KS; sister-in-law Lamanda Hammonds of Temple, TX; brothers-in-law Tom Stephens (Phyllis) of Hardesty, OK and Melvin Stephens (Lou Ella) of Plainview, TX; eight grandchildren, Cory Pearson (Traci), Chris Pearson, Asher McEachern-Stains (Cassidy), Denise Spallo (Phil), Curtis Belvin, Nichole Myers (Adam), Jamie Crane (Kerry), and Dana Sandoval (Carlos); 17 great-grandchildren, Katie, Sophia, and Vinnie Spallo, Zachary, Christian, Grace and Gabrial Pearson, Andrew, Lantz and Rylan Myers, Hunter, Jordan and Jadyn Liese, Mia Delly, Gauge, Mika and Claira Belvin.She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law Clouse and Flora Stephens; son,Don Allen Stephens; sons-in-law Donnie Shoemaker and Joe McEachern; brothers Dewayne and Bill Brown; and grandson Joey McEachern.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson, with Pastor Dan Cate officiating.&nbsp; A visitation/viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time, Sunday, January 8, at the funeral home.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, at the Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon, OK.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Calvary Baptist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.To send flowers to the family in memory of Jean E. Stephens, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/f711b251-1c65-4958-aeef-edce646cc1be" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Jean E. Stephens

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/morris-weyant-jr">Obituary | Morris L. Weyant, Jr. | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

Morris L. Weyant, Jr., 74, of Clay Center, died on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 9, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, the son of Morris L. Weyant, Sr. and LeBertha Weyant.

Morris grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, where he graduated from high school.&nbsp; 

He spent 35 years in the United States Army, serving 2 tours in Vietnam and 1 in Operation Desert Storm.&nbsp; He retired with the rank of Command Sgt. Major.&nbsp; 

After his retirement, he served as Postmaster for the Clay Center Post Office for 10 years.&nbsp; He was a member of the Purple Heart Association and a past member of the Clay Center Rotary Club and the Clay Center Masonic Lodge&nbsp; &nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Lisa Weyant.

Survivors include his wife Cheryl Weyant and son Brian Weyant &nbsp;both of Clay Center, Kansas.

There will be no services or visitation at this time.

<h2>Morris L. Weyant, Jr., Clay Center&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/morris-weyant-jr">Obituary | Morris L. Weyant, Jr. | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>May 9, 1948 - December 30, 2022Morris L. Weyant, Jr., 74, of Clay Center, died on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born May 9, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, the son of Morris L. Weyant, Sr. and LeBertha Weyant.Morris grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, where he graduated from high school.&nbsp; He spent 35 years in the United States Army, serving 2 tours in Vietnam and 1 in Operation Desert Storm.&nbsp; He retired with the rank of Command Sgt. Major.&nbsp; After his retirement, he served as Postmaster for the Clay Center Post Office for 10 years.&nbsp; He was a member of the Purple Heart Association and a past member of the Clay Center Rotary Club and the Clay Center Masonic Lodge&nbsp; &nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Lisa Weyant.Survivors include his wife Cheryl Weyant and son Brian Weyant &nbsp;both of Clay Center, Kansas.There will be no services or visitation at this time.

Morris L. Weyant, Jr. 

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/harlin-hornbostel">Obituary | Harlin Hornbostel | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

Harlin L. Hornbostel, 96, of Clay Center, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; He was born October 12, 1926 in Palmer, Kansas the son of William and Marie (Pruser) Hornbostel.

He grew up near Palmer and attended the Elliot School, Palmer Grade School and graduated from Linn High School in 1944.&nbsp; 

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.&nbsp; 

He farmed with his parents while working for Toburen Implement Company and the Linn Creamery.&nbsp; Harlin married Retha McCann on December 26, 1950.&nbsp; He then worked as the postmaster of the Palmer Post Office for 35 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son Jeffrey, two brothers Theodore and Gilbert and sister Bernice Rieger.

He is survived by his wife Retha Hornbostel of Clay Center, Kansas; daughters Gwen and husband, Paul Wright of Clay Center, Kansas and Chris and husband Armin Blanken of Greenleaf, Kansas; seven grandchildren and&nbsp; 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center, Kansas.

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

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Harlin Hornbostel Memorial Fund to be designated later by the family sent in c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/harlin-hornbostel">Obituary | Harlin Hornbostel | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>October 12, 1926 - December 30, 2022Harlin L. Hornbostel, 96, of Clay Center, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; He was born October 12, 1926 in Palmer, Kansas the son of William and Marie (Pruser) Hornbostel.He grew up near Palmer and attended the Elliot School, Palmer Grade School and graduated from Linn High School in 1944.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.&nbsp; He farmed with his parents while working for Toburen Implement Company and the Linn Creamery.&nbsp; Harlin married Retha McCann on December 26, 1950.&nbsp; He then worked as the postmaster of the Palmer Post Office for 35 years.He is preceded in death by his parents, son Jeffrey, two brothers Theodore and Gilbert and sister Bernice Rieger.He is survived by his wife Retha Hornbostel of Clay Center, Kansas; daughters Gwen and husband, Paul Wright of Clay Center, Kansas and Chris and husband Armin Blanken of Greenleaf, Kansas; seven grandchildren and&nbsp; 12 great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center, Kansas.Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Harlin Hornbostel Memorial Fund to be designated later by the family sent in c/o the funeral home.

Harlin L. Hornbostel

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/johnny-crocker">Johnny R Crocker Obituary 2022 - Yazel Megli Funeral Home and Sawyer Chapel (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Johnny’s life began on May 21, 1952, in Battle Creek, MI. He is the son of Eddie and Virginia (Masaroli) Crocker. 

Johnny was a graduate of Junction City High School and received vo-tech training in Salina. 

He was united in marriage to Vickie Schlesener on May 28, 1994, at their home outside of Herington. He was previously married to Kim Holman.J

Johnny was a welder and did autobody repairs. He retired from Fort Riley as a quality control contractor. 

Everyone who knew Johnny, knew he was a prankster. He loved to laugh, ride his Harley Davidson, and enjoyed having a good time. 

He is survived by his wife Vickie of Herington; children Torrie (Tevis) Denton and Clay (Amber) Crocker; grandchildren Jalen Denton, Leila Denton, Ryleigh Denton, Levi Denton, Arabella Crocker, and Grayson Crocker; sister Virginia Crocker and several nieces and nephews. 

Johnny passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022, at Herington Hospital. 

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Janet McKenna. 

His family will gather with friends on Friday January 6th&nbsp;from 5 to 7 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington where his funeral service will be held on Saturday January 7th&nbsp;at 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest in New Basel Cemetery at a later date. 

Memorial contributions in Johnny’s name may be directed to any area animal shelter. 

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

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/bac361e7-8a05-4065-9ac3-e20d90c10d1c" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Johnny R. Crocker, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/bac361e7-8a05-4065-9ac3-e20d90c10d1c" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/johnny-crocker">Johnny R Crocker Obituary 2022 - Yazel Megli Funeral Home and Sawyer Chapel (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>May 21, 1952 - December 24, 2022Johnny’s life began on May 21, 1952, in Battle Creek, MI. He is the son of Eddie and Virginia (Masaroli) Crocker. Johnny was a graduate of Junction City High School and received vo-tech training in Salina. He was united in marriage to Vickie Schlesener on May 28, 1994, at their home outside of Herington. He was previously married to Kim Holman.JJohnny was a welder and did autobody repairs. He retired from Fort Riley as a quality control contractor. Everyone who knew Johnny, knew he was a prankster. He loved to laugh, ride his Harley Davidson, and enjoyed having a good time. He is survived by his wife Vickie of Herington; children Torrie (Tevis) Denton and Clay (Amber) Crocker; grandchildren Jalen Denton, Leila Denton, Ryleigh Denton, Levi Denton, Arabella Crocker, and Grayson Crocker; sister Virginia Crocker and several nieces and nephews. Johnny passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022, at Herington Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Janet McKenna. His family will gather with friends on Friday January 6th&nbsp;from 5 to 7 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington where his funeral service will be held on Saturday January 7th&nbsp;at 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest in New Basel Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions in Johnny’s name may be directed to any area animal shelter. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Johnny at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/bac361e7-8a05-4065-9ac3-e20d90c10d1c" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Johnny R. Crocker, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/bac361e7-8a05-4065-9ac3-e20d90c10d1c" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Johnny R. Crocker

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/jack-beisel">Jack William Beisel Obituary 2022 - Yazel Megli Funeral Home and Sawyer Chapel (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Jack’s life began on February 02, 1932, in Herington, KS. He is the son of Wallace “Spike” and Mildred “June” (Cale) Beisel. 

Jack attended the Herington School District before serving in the United States military. Jack retired from the United States Air Force after 25 years of service to his country. 

He was united in marriage to Shirley Marie Baker on July 11, 1957, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jack also worked as food service director for 17 years in the USD 487 School District. 

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/jack-beisel">Jack William Beisel Obituary 2022 - Yazel Megli Funeral Home and Sawyer Chapel (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>February 2, 1932 - December 2, 2022Jack’s life began on February 02, 1932, in Herington, KS. He is the son of Wallace “Spike” and Mildred “June” (Cale) Beisel. Jack attended the Herington School District before serving in the United States military. Jack retired from the United States Air Force after 25 years of service to his country. He was united in marriage to Shirley Marie Baker on July 11, 1957, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jack also worked as food service director for 17 years in the USD 487 School District. Jack was a life member of the Herington VFW, the American Legion Post #12, the First Christian Church of Herington, and a life member of the Air Force Sergeant Association.Jack, at the age of 90, passed away on December 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley, parents Spike and June, siblings Jerry Beisel, Jim Beisel and Gus Beisel. He is survived by his son Tyson Beisel, grandchildren Erin, Kylie, Tyler, Jack, and Bradley; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jack’s family will gather with friends on Monday, January 02, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington Chapel. Funeral Service for Jack will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 03, 2023, at First Christian Church, Herington, KS. Jack will be laid to rest with military honors at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington, KS. Memorial contributions in Jack’s name may be directed to the Herington VFW Post or to the First Christian Church. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Jack at www.yazelmeglifh.com.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/b32880c9-84d8-4061-bec2-13b132081476" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Jack William Beisel, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/b32880c9-84d8-4061-bec2-13b132081476" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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