<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Clifford-Winters">Obituary for Clifford Harry Winters | Ryan Mortuary</a>

September 29, 1944 ~ December 29, 2022 (age 78)

Clifford Harry Winters, 78, passed away on December 29, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born September 29, 1944 in Concordia, KS to Mark and Mabel Winters. 

Cliff attended school in Aurora and graduated from Miltonvale in 1962.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Ron, Dave and Nick, special aunt Mildred Wren, and first wife Veronica.

Survivors include wife Sandy, of the home; daughter Kami (Rodney) Sansom of Densmore, KS; sons Rick (Denise) Winters of Waverly, NE; Tom (Tammy) Winters of Plainville, KS; Matt (Patti) Winters of Lincoln, KS; stepson Rick (Jan) Upshaw of Hutchinson, KS and stepdaughter Lisa Upshaw of Salina, KS; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Cliff enjoyed fishing, sporting events, working on clocks and woodworking. He worked as a farmhand for Diedrick Farms in Tescott, KS. He was a mechanic for Wilson Construction and Construction Rental.

In retirement he helped deliver Meals on Wheels, delivered books for the library, volunteered at the Smoky Hill Museum, Friends of the Animal Shelter, and visiting family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at Ryan Mortuary, with family present from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Salina, KS at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of Salina Animal Shelter.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Clifford-Winters">Obituary for Clifford Harry Winters | Ryan Mortuary</a>September 29, 1944 ~ December 29, 2022 (age 78)Clifford Harry Winters, 78, passed away on December 29, 2022 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born September 29, 1944 in Concordia, KS to Mark and Mabel Winters. Cliff attended school in Aurora and graduated from Miltonvale in 1962.Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Ron, Dave and Nick, special aunt Mildred Wren, and first wife Veronica.Survivors include wife Sandy, of the home; daughter Kami (Rodney) Sansom of Densmore, KS; sons Rick (Denise) Winters of Waverly, NE; Tom (Tammy) Winters of Plainville, KS; Matt (Patti) Winters of Lincoln, KS; stepson Rick (Jan) Upshaw of Hutchinson, KS and stepdaughter Lisa Upshaw of Salina, KS; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Cliff enjoyed fishing, sporting events, working on clocks and woodworking. He worked as a farmhand for Diedrick Farms in Tescott, KS. He was a mechanic for Wilson Construction and Construction Rental.In retirement he helped deliver Meals on Wheels, delivered books for the library, volunteered at the Smoky Hill Museum, Friends of the Animal Shelter, and visiting family and friends.Visitation will be Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at Ryan Mortuary, with family present from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Salina, KS at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of Salina Animal Shelter.

Clifford Winters

<a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/greg-frantz">Obituary | Greg Frantz of Salina, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>

Gregory “Greg” O. Frantz, 62, of Salina, passed away quietly and peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2022.&nbsp;

Greg graduated from Salina South High School, served briefly in the USAF, and worked for AutoZone for several years in management and customer service.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Vernon E. and Mary L. Frantz, and a niece, Courtney Lett.

Survivors include his&nbsp;sisters Carol LaRue of Jay, OK, Doreen Shea of Topeka, KS; a brother, Gary Frantz of Scottsdale, AZ, his stepson Jeremy Berg of Tempe, AZ, as well as close and supportive friends Kevin and Roger Wood, and Helen McClanahan.

Greg will long be remembered for his gentle, sensitive heart, sense of humor, his beautiful giggle when he laughed, and his steadfast loyalty to the KC Chiefs and the KU Jayhawks.

He enjoyed golf, meteorology, and astronomy.&nbsp;

A remembrance service and interment will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorials may be made to&nbsp;The Salina Salvation Army in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/greg-frantz">Obituary | Greg Frantz of Salina, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>April 26, 1960 - December 24, 2022Gregory “Greg” O. Frantz, 62, of Salina, passed away quietly and peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2022.&nbsp;Greg graduated from Salina South High School, served briefly in the USAF, and worked for AutoZone for several years in management and customer service.He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Vernon E. and Mary L. Frantz, and a niece, Courtney Lett.Survivors include his&nbsp;sisters Carol LaRue of Jay, OK, Doreen Shea of Topeka, KS; a brother, Gary Frantz of Scottsdale, AZ, his stepson Jeremy Berg of Tempe, AZ, as well as close and supportive friends Kevin and Roger Wood, and Helen McClanahan.Greg will long be remembered for his gentle, sensitive heart, sense of humor, his beautiful giggle when he laughed, and his steadfast loyalty to the KC Chiefs and the KU Jayhawks.He enjoyed golf, meteorology, and astronomy.&nbsp;A remembrance service and interment will be scheduled at a later date.Memorials may be made to&nbsp;The Salina Salvation Army in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, 67402.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Greg O. Frantz, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/greg-frantz/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Greg Frantz

<a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/milford-r-mills">Obituary | Milford R. Mills of Glasco, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>

Milford R. Mills, 83, Glasco, died Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born October 27, 1939, in Kackley, KS to Leonard and Anna (Ireland) Mills. His father passed away at an early age. His mother then married Edward Collins, Sr., who happily raised her three children as his own.

He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He retired from Sunflower Manufacturing. Milford loved fishing and gardening. He was a true card shark, and his family occasionally accused him of cheating. He was very ornery, and it brought joy to his heart to joke around with friends and family.

Milford was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Edward Collins Sr.; and siblings, Johnny, Milton, Willie, and Joann; brother-in-law Phil Swenson.

Survivors are his wife Diana; daughter Michelle Brown and her husband, Eric; son Michael Mills; grandson Jacob Brown; brother, Ed Collins, Jr.; sisters Jackie Alcorn and her husband, Marion and Janice Swenson; brother-in-law Ed Wells; and sister-in-law Margaret Collins.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 5 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday at Words of Light Fellowship Church, Delphos. Burial with military honors will be in the Glasco Cemetery.

 Memorials may be made to the church or the Glasco V.F.W. and be left in care of the funeral home.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/milford-r-mills">Obituary | Milford R. Mills of Glasco, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>October 27, 1939 - December 29, 2022Milford R. Mills, 83, Glasco, died Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born October 27, 1939, in Kackley, KS to Leonard and Anna (Ireland) Mills. His father passed away at an early age. His mother then married Edward Collins, Sr., who happily raised her three children as his own.He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He retired from Sunflower Manufacturing. Milford loved fishing and gardening. He was a true card shark, and his family occasionally accused him of cheating. He was very ornery, and it brought joy to his heart to joke around with friends and family.Milford was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Edward Collins Sr.; and siblings, Johnny, Milton, Willie, and Joann; brother-in-law Phil Swenson.Survivors are his wife Diana; daughter Michelle Brown and her husband, Eric; son Michael Mills; grandson Jacob Brown; brother, Ed Collins, Jr.; sisters Jackie Alcorn and her husband, Marion and Janice Swenson; brother-in-law Ed Wells; and sister-in-law Margaret Collins.Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 5 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday at Words of Light Fellowship Church, Delphos. Burial with military honors will be in the Glasco Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the Glasco V.F.W. and be left in care of the funeral home.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Milford R. Mills, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/milford-r-mills/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Milford R. Mills

Billye
 June (Clark) Yowell was born on July 22, 1935, in Penokee, KS and died 
on December 27, 2022, at her home in Delphos KS. Billye was the seventh 
child of ten to John and Margaret Clark. She attended school in Hill 
City graduating in 1953.

In
 1955, Billye married Raymond Miles Yowell Jr. To this union there were 
four children: Debra, Charles (Chuck), Clark (Brad) and Rhonda. The 
family lived on a farm 13 miles north of Ellis and Billye worked at the 
Ellis Co-Op Hardware Store. Billye and Raymond were divorced in 1986.

In 1988, Billye married Dr. Donald Wayne Yowell (Doc) from Delphos. She assisted Doc in his Dental Office up to retirement.

Billye
 was preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Clark, 
mother-in-law, Doris Yowell, sister, Enid Otis; brothers, Douglas Clark 
(Valta), Charles Clark (Ann), Dwight Clark (Marcene), and Maurice 
(JoAnn) Clark; brother-in-laws, Merle Hilburn and Thomas (Pete) Miller. 
She also was preceded in death by her son, Charles (Chuck) Yowell.

Billye
 is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald Yowell of the home; daughter, 
Debra Summers (Donald); grandson, Derick (Dayna) Summers with 
great-grandchildren, Braxton, Kinsley, and Adley and son Kyle Summers 
all of Hill City; daughter, Rhonda Newell (Brian) of Damar; 
grandchildren, Brock Newell (Stormy); great-granddaughter, Emory of 
Great Bend; grandson, Jayce Newell of Damar; daughter, Kali Newell of 
Topeka and Kolt Newell (Kate) with great-granddaughter, Stella of 
Overland Park; son, Brad of Goodland.

Billye
 is also survived by sisters, Marles Miller of Locus Grove, Virginia, 
Shirley Hilburn of Hill City, Patty (Verlin) Covalt of Riley; brother, 
John Clark Jr. (Carol) of Hoisington; and numerous cousins, nieces, and 
nephews.

She
 also is survived by stepdaughter, Ann Ballinger (Yowell) of Wichita; 
step Grandchildren, J.J. Pieschl (Angie) of Wichita, Jeff Pieschl 
(Stacy) of Mulvane, Ryan Pieschl (Meaghan) of Boise Idaho, Marleatta 
Harris (Brennan) of Goddard, and Nichole Lozada (Yamir) of Belaire; 
stepdaughter Doni (Fred) Michels of Salina; step-grandchildren, Dawn 
Mesecher Smith of Salina and Mark Mesecher Jr. (Cheyenne) of 
Minneapolis; stepson Glenn (Nancy) Yowell of Iowa City Iowa; 
step-grandchildren, Hanna Yowell of New York City, NY, and Andrew and 
Nicholas Yowell; 17 great-grandchildren; and six 
great-great-step-grandchildren.

A
 celebration of Billye’s life will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 
2023, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 
67467. Memorials may be made to the Downs Care and Rehabilitation at 
1218 Kansas Street, Downs KS 67437.

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 </figure>Billye
 June (Clark) Yowell was born on July 22, 1935, in Penokee, KS and died 
on December 27, 2022, at her home in Delphos KS. Billye was the seventh 
child of ten to John and Margaret Clark. She attended school in Hill 
City graduating in 1953.In
 1955, Billye married Raymond Miles Yowell Jr. To this union there were 
four children: Debra, Charles (Chuck), Clark (Brad) and Rhonda. The 
family lived on a farm 13 miles north of Ellis and Billye worked at the 
Ellis Co-Op Hardware Store. Billye and Raymond were divorced in 1986.In 1988, Billye married Dr. Donald Wayne Yowell (Doc) from Delphos. She assisted Doc in his Dental Office up to retirement.Billye
 was preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret Clark, 
mother-in-law, Doris Yowell, sister, Enid Otis; brothers, Douglas Clark 
(Valta), Charles Clark (Ann), Dwight Clark (Marcene), and Maurice 
(JoAnn) Clark; brother-in-laws, Merle Hilburn and Thomas (Pete) Miller. 
She also was preceded in death by her son, Charles (Chuck) Yowell.Billye
 is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald Yowell of the home; daughter, 
Debra Summers (Donald); grandson, Derick (Dayna) Summers with 
great-grandchildren, Braxton, Kinsley, and Adley and son Kyle Summers 
all of Hill City; daughter, Rhonda Newell (Brian) of Damar; 
grandchildren, Brock Newell (Stormy); great-granddaughter, Emory of 
Great Bend; grandson, Jayce Newell of Damar; daughter, Kali Newell of 
Topeka and Kolt Newell (Kate) with great-granddaughter, Stella of 
Overland Park; son, Brad of Goodland.Billye
 is also survived by sisters, Marles Miller of Locus Grove, Virginia, 
Shirley Hilburn of Hill City, Patty (Verlin) Covalt of Riley; brother, 
John Clark Jr. (Carol) of Hoisington; and numerous cousins, nieces, and 
nephews.She
 also is survived by stepdaughter, Ann Ballinger (Yowell) of Wichita; 
step Grandchildren, J.J. Pieschl (Angie) of Wichita, Jeff Pieschl 
(Stacy) of Mulvane, Ryan Pieschl (Meaghan) of Boise Idaho, Marleatta 
Harris (Brennan) of Goddard, and Nichole Lozada (Yamir) of Belaire; 
stepdaughter Doni (Fred) Michels of Salina; step-grandchildren, Dawn 
Mesecher Smith of Salina and Mark Mesecher Jr. (Cheyenne) of 
Minneapolis; stepson Glenn (Nancy) Yowell of Iowa City Iowa; 
step-grandchildren, Hanna Yowell of New York City, NY, and Andrew and 
Nicholas Yowell; 17 great-grandchildren; and six 
great-great-step-grandchildren.A
 celebration of Billye’s life will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 
2023, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 
67467. Memorials may be made to the Downs Care and Rehabilitation at 
1218 Kansas Street, Downs KS 67437.

Billye June (Clark) Yowell

Agra resident Janet Sue Molzahn passed away Friday, December 30, 
2022, at the Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE.&nbsp; She was 73.

Janet was born November 28, 1949, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Naomi (Mace) Perkins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Richard and David Shearer.

Survivors include her husband George Russell; two sons Bill Molzahn 
and wife Melanie and James Molzahn and wife Sara, all of Agra, KS; 
daughter Michele Jones and husband Mike of Marion, IA; a brother Ronald 
Styles of Salina, KS; two sisters Sharla Hayward of Aurora, CO and Ann 
Nelson of Lindsborg, KS; along with seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023,&nbsp; in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&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.

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 </figure>Agra resident Janet Sue Molzahn passed away Friday, December 30, 
2022, at the Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE.&nbsp; She was 73.Janet was born November 28, 1949, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Naomi (Mace) Perkins.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Richard and David Shearer.Survivors include her husband George Russell; two sons Bill Molzahn 
and wife Melanie and James Molzahn and wife Sara, all of Agra, KS; 
daughter Michele Jones and husband Mike of Marion, IA; a brother Ronald 
Styles of Salina, KS; two sisters Sharla Hayward of Aurora, CO and Ann 
Nelson of Lindsborg, KS; along with seven grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023,&nbsp; in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&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

DOWNS - Lynda J. Becker, 83, passed away December 29, 2022.&nbsp; She was born August 16, 1939 in Glen Elder, the daughter of Leonard and Josephine (Carpenter) Ritz.

She was a retired Avon sales representative and homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 2018 and her brother, Gary Ritz.

She is survived by children:&nbsp; Tammy Calderon of Anthony, Kalvin Becker (Terry) of Winfield, Alvin Becker (Deb) of Downs, Tim Becker (Angie) of Salina, and Ed Becker (Sarah) of Marysville, WA.; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and sister Becky Waggner of McPherson.

Funeral service will be Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Downs United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Thursday evening January 5 from 7-8:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Downs Senior Center and Downs Memorial Park in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

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 </figure>DOWNS - Lynda J. Becker, 83, passed away December 29, 2022.&nbsp; She was born August 16, 1939 in Glen Elder, the daughter of Leonard and Josephine (Carpenter) Ritz.She was a retired Avon sales representative and homemaker.She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 2018 and her brother, Gary Ritz.She is survived by children:&nbsp; Tammy Calderon of Anthony, Kalvin Becker (Terry) of Winfield, Alvin Becker (Deb) of Downs, Tim Becker (Angie) of Salina, and Ed Becker (Sarah) of Marysville, WA.; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and sister Becky Waggner of McPherson.Funeral service will be Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Downs United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Thursday evening January 5 from 7-8:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Downs Senior Center and Downs Memorial Park in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

Lynda J. Becker

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/finis-shaner">Obituary | Finis Shaner | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

December 8, 1943&nbsp; -December 20, 2022

Finis Oakley (Reed) Shaner, 79, of Green, Kansas died on December 29, 2022 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on December 8, 1943 in Buffalo, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1949, he was adopted by Benjamin and Lula (Taylor) Shaner.

He married Diana Dodds on July 15, 1966.&nbsp; 

Finis spent most of his life as an over the road truck driver, winning several safety awards while putting in over two million miles across the United States and Canada.&nbsp; Even though he may not have been home much, he always loved seeing and spending time with his family.&nbsp; He retired from TSI and then worked for Bob Caley, before quietly settling into his home on the farm outside of Green.&nbsp;

 He is preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Diana Shaner of Green, Kansas; daughters Susan and husband, Stephen Leslie of Clay Center, Kansas and Diana Starr of Carbondale, Kansas; sons Benjamin and wife, Mary Shaner of Pawnee City, Oklahoma and Ricky and wife, Edna McVaugh of Clay Center, Kansas; five grandchildren,Steven Weir, Sherokee Bloodworth, Dakota (Sarah) Bloodworth, Dalton Shaner and fiancee, Katrina Murray and Logan Starr; two great-grandchildren, Kimber and Alexandra Bloodworth; brother Kurt and wife, Phyllis Reith of Chillicothe, Missouri and sister Mary Volpert of Great Bend, Kansas

There will be no services or visitation at this time.

Memorials may be made to Meadowlark Hospice or the Clay County Museum and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/finis-shaner">Obituary | Finis Shaner | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>December 8, 1943&nbsp; -December 20, 2022Finis Oakley (Reed) Shaner, 79, of Green, Kansas died on December 29, 2022 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on December 8, 1943 in Buffalo, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1949, he was adopted by Benjamin and Lula (Taylor) Shaner.He married Diana Dodds on July 15, 1966.&nbsp; Finis spent most of his life as an over the road truck driver, winning several safety awards while putting in over two million miles across the United States and Canada.&nbsp; Even though he may not have been home much, he always loved seeing and spending time with his family.&nbsp; He retired from TSI and then worked for Bob Caley, before quietly settling into his home on the farm outside of Green.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters.He is survived by his wife Diana Shaner of Green, Kansas; daughters Susan and husband, Stephen Leslie of Clay Center, Kansas and Diana Starr of Carbondale, Kansas; sons Benjamin and wife, Mary Shaner of Pawnee City, Oklahoma and Ricky and wife, Edna McVaugh of Clay Center, Kansas; five grandchildren,Steven Weir, Sherokee Bloodworth, Dakota (Sarah) Bloodworth, Dalton Shaner and fiancee, Katrina Murray and Logan Starr; two great-grandchildren, Kimber and Alexandra Bloodworth; brother Kurt and wife, Phyllis Reith of Chillicothe, Missouri and sister Mary Volpert of Great Bend, KansasThere will be no services or visitation at this time.Memorials may be made to Meadowlark Hospice or the Clay County Museum and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Finis Shaner

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/john-fajen">Obituary | John Fajen | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

John Fajen, 77, died December 26, 2022 in Riley, KS.&nbsp; He was born on May 28, 1945 in Vining, KS, the son of Walter and Olga (Dierking) Fajen.&nbsp; 

John was raised in the Palmer and Clay Center communities.&nbsp; 

He was a class of 1963 graduate of CCCHS.&nbsp; John earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and his master’s degree and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University.&nbsp;

 John married Pamela Franson on December 26, 1969.&nbsp; 

He served as a nuclear weapons technician in the U.S Air. Force during the Vietnam war.&nbsp;

 John worked as a psychologist for Pawnee Mental Health in Manhattan for many years.&nbsp; He moved into private practice with Andrews and Associates.&nbsp; 

John was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Manhattan Kiwanis Club, past-District Governor for Kansas Kiwanis and a Boy Scout leader.&nbsp; 

John was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Merva Koch and Evelyn Aufdenkamp and three infant siblings, Bernita, Gladys and Richard Fajen

Son: John, Jr. and wife Cinnamon Fajen, Riley, KS

Son: Justin and wife Deanna Fajen, Kansas City, MO

Son: Jacob and wife Erin Fajen, Kansas City, KS

Brother-in-law: Dwight Koch, Clay Center, KS

Memorial Services:&nbsp; 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center

Memorials:&nbsp; Kansas Kiwanis Foundation c/o the funeral home

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/john-fajen">Obituary | John Fajen | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>John Fajen, 77, died December 26, 2022 in Riley, KS.&nbsp; He was born on May 28, 1945 in Vining, KS, the son of Walter and Olga (Dierking) Fajen.&nbsp; John was raised in the Palmer and Clay Center communities.&nbsp; He was a class of 1963 graduate of CCCHS.&nbsp; John earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and his master’s degree and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University.&nbsp; John married Pamela Franson on December 26, 1969.&nbsp; He served as a nuclear weapons technician in the U.S Air. Force during the Vietnam war.&nbsp; John worked as a psychologist for Pawnee Mental Health in Manhattan for many years.&nbsp; He moved into private practice with Andrews and Associates.&nbsp; John was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Manhattan Kiwanis Club, past-District Governor for Kansas Kiwanis and a Boy Scout leader.&nbsp; John was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Merva Koch and Evelyn Aufdenkamp and three infant siblings, Bernita, Gladys and Richard FajenSurvivors:Wife: Pamela Fajen, Riley, KSDaughter: Tyna Fajen, Clay Center, KSSon: John, Jr. and wife Cinnamon Fajen, Riley, KSSon: Justin and wife Deanna Fajen, Kansas City, MOSon: Jacob and wife Erin Fajen, Kansas City, KSSon: Jeremy Fajen, Riley, KS7 grandchildrenSister: Shirley Frost, Garden City, KSSister: Marg Pine, Glendale, AZSister: Donis McDonald, Cedar Rapids, IABrother-in-law: Dwight Koch, Clay Center, KSMemorial Services:&nbsp; 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay CenterMinister: Pastor Michael HoffmanMemorials:&nbsp; Kansas Kiwanis Foundation c/o the funeral home

John Fajen

<a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/ruby-mckechnie">Obituary | Ruby McKechnie of Glen Elder, Kansas | Roberts Family Funeral Service (mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com)</a>

Ruby Robinson McKechnie, daughter of William and Eva Jane McMahone Robinson, was born March 2, 1921, in Richmond, Virginia. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the age of 101.

The Robinson family moved to Hopewell, Virginia when Ruby was a small child. She grew up in Hopewell and graduated from high school in 1939.

Ruby met Darrell McKechnie in 1948 while he was serving in the United States Army stationed at Fort Lee. On September 3, 1949, Ruby and Darrell were united in marriage at the Congregational Christian Church in Hopewell, Virginia.

The couple moved to Glen Elder, Kansas in 1952. Two children were born to this union: a daughter, Virginia Darlene, and a son, Vernon Neal.

Ruby was a CNA for 18 years, six years in Cawker City and 12 years at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit. She was one of the first CNAs to be hired when Hilltop Lodge opened.

Ruby was a member of the Glen Elder Christian Church. She belonged to the Ladies Aid and Prayer Circle. She faithfully attended services and was involved in church activities, taught Sunday school, and sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, two brothers, her husband Darrell, son Vernon, and son-in-law James Sporleder.

Ruby is survived by her daughter Darlene Sporleder, grandchildren Daren Sporleder, Diane Kumar (Ajay), Tara Sporleder (Robert), David Sporleder (Janeth), great-grandchildren Sierra Sporleder, Jamie Sporleder, Steven Sporleder, Ashan Kumar, and Idhant Kumar.

“Serve the Lord with gladness all the days of thy life.” - Psalm 100:2

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3 at the Glen Elder Christian Church. Visitation with family present will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, January 2 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Church.

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

<h2>Ruby McKechnie, Glen Elder&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/ruby-mckechnie">Obituary | Ruby McKechnie of Glen Elder, Kansas | Roberts Family Funeral Service (mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com)</a>March 2, 1921 - December 27, 2022Ruby Robinson McKechnie, daughter of William and Eva Jane McMahone Robinson, was born March 2, 1921, in Richmond, Virginia. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the age of 101.The Robinson family moved to Hopewell, Virginia when Ruby was a small child. She grew up in Hopewell and graduated from high school in 1939.Ruby met Darrell McKechnie in 1948 while he was serving in the United States Army stationed at Fort Lee. On September 3, 1949, Ruby and Darrell were united in marriage at the Congregational Christian Church in Hopewell, Virginia.The couple moved to Glen Elder, Kansas in 1952. Two children were born to this union: a daughter, Virginia Darlene, and a son, Vernon Neal.Ruby was a CNA for 18 years, six years in Cawker City and 12 years at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit. She was one of the first CNAs to be hired when Hilltop Lodge opened.Ruby was a member of the Glen Elder Christian Church. She belonged to the Ladies Aid and Prayer Circle. She faithfully attended services and was involved in church activities, taught Sunday school, and sang in the choir.She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, two brothers, her husband Darrell, son Vernon, and son-in-law James Sporleder.Ruby is survived by her daughter Darlene Sporleder, grandchildren Daren Sporleder, Diane Kumar (Ajay), Tara Sporleder (Robert), David Sporleder (Janeth), great-grandchildren Sierra Sporleder, Jamie Sporleder, Steven Sporleder, Ashan Kumar, and Idhant Kumar.“Serve the Lord with gladness all the days of thy life.” - Psalm 100:2Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3 at the Glen Elder Christian Church. Visitation with family present will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, January 2 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Church.Memorials may be given to the church.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Ruby McKechnie, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/ruby-mckechnie/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Ruby McKechnie 

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/florine-krause">Florine Ann Krause Obituary 2022 - Yazel Megli Funeral Home and Sawyer Chapel (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Florine’s life began on November 12, 1935, in rural Woodbine.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Clemens and Florence (Longhofer) Lueker.&nbsp; 

Florine is a 1953 graduate of Woodbine High School.&nbsp; 

She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Krause on June 20, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook.&nbsp;

Florine was a devoted stay at home mom and homemaker. She and Bob operated the IGA Store in Woodbine and later she worked at the Immanuel Lutheran Daycare for several years. She was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she participated in the Ladies Aid, Altar Guild, taught Sunday School and was a substitute organist.&nbsp; Florine’s church and family were her life.&nbsp;

She is survived by her children Bruce (Martha) Krause of Woodbine, Melody (Joe) Williams of Woodbine, Jayce (Jan) Krause of Hope and Chris (Pam) Krause of Junction City; her grandchildren Joseph (Rachel) Williams, Zachary (Christina) Krause, Jill (A.J.) Abernathy, Kimberly (Jeremy) Purkeypyle, Dustin (Timber Lacy) Stralow, Jacob Krause, Cortni (Caleb) Kruse, Jennifer Krause, Tierra (Josh) Unruh, Whitney (Aaron) Broxterman, Paige (Cole) Wildman and Chase (Sydney Sellers) Krause; great-grandchildren Cameron (Destiny Thorn), Aidan, Trinity, Thomas, Samuel, Savannah and Rose Williams, Cayden and Caryss West and Ellary Krause, Quinn and Sutton Kruse, Adrianna, Cheyenne and Hunter Purkeypyle, Lennon Lacy, Greyson, and Brynlee Broxterman, and Wyatt and Paityn Wildman; great-great-grandchildren Kashton Thorn, and Cameron C.J.” Williams and half-brother Don Kirts.&nbsp;

Florine passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Woodbine.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Gaylon Lueker.&nbsp;

Her family will celebrate Florine’s life on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 3-5 p.m. at the Hope Community Annex.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in Woodbine Cemetery privately.&nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; 

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church Shady Brook.&nbsp; 

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

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/92ec0e8a-481e-4986-b645-f1723d128b93" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Florine Ann Krause, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/92ec0e8a-481e-4986-b645-f1723d128b93" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/florine-krause">Florine Ann Krause Obituary 2022 - Yazel Megli Funeral Home and Sawyer Chapel (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>November 12, 1935 - December 24, 2022Florine’s life began on November 12, 1935, in rural Woodbine.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Clemens and Florence (Longhofer) Lueker.&nbsp; Florine is a 1953 graduate of Woodbine High School.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Krause on June 20, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook.&nbsp;Florine was a devoted stay at home mom and homemaker. She and Bob operated the IGA Store in Woodbine and later she worked at the Immanuel Lutheran Daycare for several years. She was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she participated in the Ladies Aid, Altar Guild, taught Sunday School and was a substitute organist.&nbsp; Florine’s church and family were her life.&nbsp;She is survived by her children Bruce (Martha) Krause of Woodbine, Melody (Joe) Williams of Woodbine, Jayce (Jan) Krause of Hope and Chris (Pam) Krause of Junction City; her grandchildren Joseph (Rachel) Williams, Zachary (Christina) Krause, Jill (A.J.) Abernathy, Kimberly (Jeremy) Purkeypyle, Dustin (Timber Lacy) Stralow, Jacob Krause, Cortni (Caleb) Kruse, Jennifer Krause, Tierra (Josh) Unruh, Whitney (Aaron) Broxterman, Paige (Cole) Wildman and Chase (Sydney Sellers) Krause; great-grandchildren Cameron (Destiny Thorn), Aidan, Trinity, Thomas, Samuel, Savannah and Rose Williams, Cayden and Caryss West and Ellary Krause, Quinn and Sutton Kruse, Adrianna, Cheyenne and Hunter Purkeypyle, Lennon Lacy, Greyson, and Brynlee Broxterman, and Wyatt and Paityn Wildman; great-great-grandchildren Kashton Thorn, and Cameron C.J.” Williams and half-brother Don Kirts.&nbsp;Florine passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Woodbine.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Gaylon Lueker.&nbsp;Her family will celebrate Florine’s life on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 3-5 p.m. at the Hope Community Annex.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in Woodbine Cemetery privately.&nbsp; Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church Shady Brook.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Florine at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/">www.yazelmeglif.com</a>.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/92ec0e8a-481e-4986-b645-f1723d128b93" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Florine Ann Krause, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/92ec0e8a-481e-4986-b645-f1723d128b93" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Florine Ann Krause

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/darlene-brehm-sexton/5100844/index.php">Darlene Brehm-Sexton Obituary - Chapman, KS | Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>

Darlene E. Brehm Sexton, age 96, passed away peacefully at Chapman Valley Manor on December 23, 2022. She was born August 6, 1926 at the farm outside Navarre, Kansas, the daughter of Roscoe and Myrle (Strole) Reed. 

She was the last surviving member of that family. She was preceded in death by her sister Reba Tjemsland, and three brothers, Eldon, Wayne and Lowell Reed, and their spouses.

Darlene grew up in the Navarre area, attending school at Navarre and Chapman (DCCHS.) 

Following high school, she worked as an emergency 4-H agent in Marion County for the summer. Starting in the fall of 1944 she taught at Abbey School for two years, and later taught grades 4-8 at Navarre. During the summer she attended a sixteen week course at Kansas State College.

 In 1948 she went to Emporia State with the intention of becoming a physical education teacher. Then, as she stated: “Love came into my life” and in November of 1948, she married Merle Brehm. They operated a dairy farm until 1964 when Merle went back to college and finished up his teaching degree. 

They raised three sons who survive her, Dale (Patty) of Overland Park, Russ (Pat) of the farm in Woodbine, and Doug (Sharon) of Topeka. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren from this marriage. Merle passed in 1979, and Darlene continued to live on the farm until moving to Woodbine in 1981. 

She had started working at the Chapman Elementary School as a library assistant in 1978 and retired in 1992. She later worked at the Chapman Public Library for several years.

In the spring of 1982 Darlene married the late Bill Sexton and added a whole new chapter to her life with Bill’s five children: Leanna (Hector) Garcia of Virginia, Lynette (Chuck) Shrader of Abilene, Daniel (Keiko) of Japan, Warren (Mitzi) of Salina, and Marilyn (Steve) Mason of Indiana. Her family also grew to include an additional 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren! 

She and Bill lived in Woodbine until the fall of 2007 when they moved into Abilene to Frontier Estates. Darlene enjoyed her time living there. Due to health reasons and the need for increased assistance, they moved to Garten Countryside Assisted Living. Bill passed in 2019. Darlene later moved to Chapman Valley Manor.

Darlene was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church where she was involved in Bible Study Club, Sunday School teacher, United Methodist Women, numerous committees, and serving as the church treasurer. When living in Abilene, she attended the Abilene United Methodist Church and continued in Bible Study.

Darlene wore many hats during her lifetime, from being a dairy farmer and housewife and mother to being the first female member of the Tri-County Telephone Board of Directors. She and Merle helped organize and were leaders of the Jolly Jayhawkers 4-H club in Woodbine. She was involved in the Retired Teachers Organization, Woodbine City Council, Woodbine Senior Citizens, the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature, and Dickinson County Hospice as a volunteer.

In her own words Darlene shared this: “In 1949 I got polio, which left me with a leg problem and a hand problem. All went well until post-polio syndrome set in during the 1980s which slowed down my pace.” Many of us remember her on her three wheeled scooter cruising through Woodbine, and the leg brace which helped her maintain strength and balance. Her pace never did seem to slow down that much! Darlene remains a beloved inspiration to all who knew her.

Services for Darlene Brehm Sexton will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Woodbine United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., followed by a time for fellowship and sharing of memories with her family.

Memorials may be sent to the Woodbine United Methodist Church or to the Dickinson County 4-H Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/darlene-brehm-sexton/5100844/index.php">Darlene Brehm-Sexton Obituary - Chapman, KS | Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>August 6th, 1926 - December 23rd, 2022Darlene E. Brehm Sexton, age 96, passed away peacefully at Chapman Valley Manor on December 23, 2022. She was born August 6, 1926 at the farm outside Navarre, Kansas, the daughter of Roscoe and Myrle (Strole) Reed. She was the last surviving member of that family. She was preceded in death by her sister Reba Tjemsland, and three brothers, Eldon, Wayne and Lowell Reed, and their spouses. Darlene grew up in the Navarre area, attending school at Navarre and Chapman (DCCHS.) Following high school, she worked as an emergency 4-H agent in Marion County for the summer. Starting in the fall of 1944 she taught at Abbey School for two years, and later taught grades 4-8 at Navarre. During the summer she attended a sixteen week course at Kansas State College. In 1948 she went to Emporia State with the intention of becoming a physical education teacher. Then, as she stated: “Love came into my life” and in November of 1948, she married Merle Brehm. They operated a dairy farm until 1964 when Merle went back to college and finished up his teaching degree. They raised three sons who survive her, Dale (Patty) of Overland Park, Russ (Pat) of the farm in Woodbine, and Doug (Sharon) of Topeka. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren from this marriage. Merle passed in 1979, and Darlene continued to live on the farm until moving to Woodbine in 1981. She had started working at the Chapman Elementary School as a library assistant in 1978 and retired in 1992. She later worked at the Chapman Public Library for several years.In the spring of 1982 Darlene married the late Bill Sexton and added a whole new chapter to her life with Bill’s five children: Leanna (Hector) Garcia of Virginia, Lynette (Chuck) Shrader of Abilene, Daniel (Keiko) of Japan, Warren (Mitzi) of Salina, and Marilyn (Steve) Mason of Indiana. Her family also grew to include an additional 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren! She and Bill lived in Woodbine until the fall of 2007 when they moved into Abilene to Frontier Estates. Darlene enjoyed her time living there. Due to health reasons and the need for increased assistance, they moved to Garten Countryside Assisted Living. Bill passed in 2019. Darlene later moved to Chapman Valley Manor. Darlene was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church where she was involved in Bible Study Club, Sunday School teacher, United Methodist Women, numerous committees, and serving as the church treasurer. When living in Abilene, she attended the Abilene United Methodist Church and continued in Bible Study. Darlene wore many hats during her lifetime, from being a dairy farmer and housewife and mother to being the first female member of the Tri-County Telephone Board of Directors. She and Merle helped organize and were leaders of the Jolly Jayhawkers 4-H club in Woodbine. She was involved in the Retired Teachers Organization, Woodbine City Council, Woodbine Senior Citizens, the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature, and Dickinson County Hospice as a volunteer. In her own words Darlene shared this: “In 1949 I got polio, which left me with a leg problem and a hand problem. All went well until post-polio syndrome set in during the 1980s which slowed down my pace.” Many of us remember her on her three wheeled scooter cruising through Woodbine, and the leg brace which helped her maintain strength and balance. Her pace never did seem to slow down that much! Darlene remains a beloved inspiration to all who knew her. Services for Darlene Brehm Sexton will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Woodbine United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., followed by a time for fellowship and sharing of memories with her family. Memorials may be sent to the Woodbine United Methodist Church or to the Dickinson County 4-H Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darlene Brehm-Sexton

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/James-HallIII">Obituary for James Martin Hall III | Ryan Mortuary</a>

James Martin Hall III, 88, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, 1934, in Great Bend, KS, to Alice (Dewitt) and James Martin Hall II.

Memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, Salina.&nbsp; Reception will follow in Blair Hall at the Church.

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

<h2>James Martin Hall III</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/James-HallIII">Obituary for James Martin Hall III | Ryan Mortuary</a>December 8, 1934 - December 27, 2022James Martin Hall III, 88, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, 1934, in Great Bend, KS, to Alice (Dewitt) and James Martin Hall II.Memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, Salina.&nbsp; Reception will follow in Blair Hall at the Church.There will be a private family burial.Full obituary to follow.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/James-HallIII/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/James-HallIII/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of James Martin Hall III, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/James-HallIII/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

James Martin Hall III

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Lexa-Brown">Obituary for Lexa Jean (Carlson) Brown | Ryan Mortuary</a>

August 25, 1955 ~ December 24, 2022 (age 67)

Lexa Jean (Carlson) Brown, 67, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born in Salina, on August 25, 1955, to Phillip and Donna (Krug) Carlson.

She graduated from Salina South High School in 1975.&nbsp; 

She married Raymond Brown in 1979.&nbsp; They made their home outside of Gypsum, KS.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family.&nbsp; She also enjoyed cooking for people and painting.

She is survived by her husband Raymond; her children Justin (Michelle) and Jesica Brown; her brother Lanny (Becky) Carlson; grandchildren Ashlynn and Nathan; nieces Tabitha, Aenea, Ashley, Hannah, and Marisa; nephew Daniel; great-nieces Naomi and Olivia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Theresa and brother William Lee Carlson.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Ryan Mortuary.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 30, at Ryan Mortuary.

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

<h2>Lexa Brown, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Lexa-Brown">Obituary for Lexa Jean (Carlson) Brown | Ryan Mortuary</a>August 25, 1955 ~ December 24, 2022 (age 67)Lexa Jean (Carlson) Brown, 67, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born in Salina, on August 25, 1955, to Phillip and Donna (Krug) Carlson.She graduated from Salina South High School in 1975.&nbsp; She married Raymond Brown in 1979.&nbsp; They made their home outside of Gypsum, KS.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family.&nbsp; She also enjoyed cooking for people and painting.She is survived by her husband Raymond; her children Justin (Michelle) and Jesica Brown; her brother Lanny (Becky) Carlson; grandchildren Ashlynn and Nathan; nieces Tabitha, Aenea, Ashley, Hannah, and Marisa; nephew Daniel; great-nieces Naomi and Olivia.She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Theresa and brother William Lee Carlson.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Ryan Mortuary.Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 30, at Ryan Mortuary.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Lexa-Brown/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Lexa-Brown/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Lexa Jean (Carlson) Brown, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Lexa-Brown/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Lexa Brown

<a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1038/Grant-Lysell-Alkire/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Grant Logan Lysell-Alkire | Christians Funeral Home loc... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>

Grant Logan Lysell-Alkire, 21, of Lindsborg, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Lindsborg, KS.  Grant was born July 24, 2001 in Salina. He is the son of Jeremy Alkire and Ericka Lysell.

Grant was a graduate of Smoky Valley High School.  He played football in middle school and high school, and was involved in various school activities.  Grant was currently studying aerospace engineering at Kansas University.  

Grant was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg.  He was an active member of the Bethany Lutheran youth group. He was also a member of the National Honors Society and the Swedish Dancers.

Survivors include his parents Jeremy Alkire and Ericka Lysell of Lindsborg; brother Sawyer Lysell-Alkire of Lindsborg;  grandparents Mike and Colleen Alkire of Belleville, KS; Mark and Nancy Lysell of Lindsborg; and Denise and A.V. Romero of Olathe, KS; aunts and uncles Margo Baylee, Tim, Betsy, Cameron, Marshall, Shannon, Bobbie, Nick, Janeane, and Ashley; cousins Haven, Miette, Monroe, Zoee, Everett, Jarrett, and Nolan; as well as numerous other extended family members and friends.

Grant was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Thyra, Maurice, and Milton; Margaret and Warren; Dorothy and Richard; and John and Lois.

There will be visitation with the family from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 6 at American Legion Post #140, 524 E. State St., Lindsborg.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main St., Lindsborg, KS with Pastor Chris Deines officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grant's family, to be used in a fund that is being developed to help kids in the Smoky Valley.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

<h2>Grant Logan Lysell-Alkire, Lindsborg</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1038/Grant-Lysell-Alkire/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Grant Logan Lysell-Alkire | Christians Funeral Home loc... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>Grant Logan Lysell-Alkire, 21, of Lindsborg, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Lindsborg, KS. Grant was born July 24, 2001 in Salina. He is the son of Jeremy Alkire and Ericka Lysell.Grant was a graduate of Smoky Valley High School. He played football in middle school and high school, and was involved in various school activities. Grant was currently studying aerospace engineering at Kansas University. Grant was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg. He was an active member of the Bethany Lutheran youth group. He was also a member of the National Honors Society and the Swedish Dancers.Survivors include his parents Jeremy Alkire and Ericka Lysell of Lindsborg; brother Sawyer Lysell-Alkire of Lindsborg; grandparents Mike and Colleen Alkire of Belleville, KS; Mark and Nancy Lysell of Lindsborg; and Denise and A.V. Romero of Olathe, KS; aunts and uncles Margo Baylee, Tim, Betsy, Cameron, Marshall, Shannon, Bobbie, Nick, Janeane, and Ashley; cousins Haven, Miette, Monroe, Zoee, Everett, Jarrett, and Nolan; as well as numerous other extended family members and friends.Grant was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Thyra, Maurice, and Milton; Margaret and Warren; Dorothy and Richard; and John and Lois.There will be visitation with the family from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 6 at American Legion Post #140, 524 E. State St., Lindsborg.A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 320 N. Main St., Lindsborg, KS with Pastor Chris Deines officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grant's family, to be used in a fund that is being developed to help kids in the Smoky Valley. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Grant Logan Lysell-Alkire

<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Dorothy-Sandell">Obituary for Dorothy A. (Danielson) Sandell | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>

August 20, 1929 ~ December 27, 2022 (age 93)

Dorothy Arlene Sandell, daughter of Elmer Danielson and Ida (Sundgren) Danielson was born August 20, 1929 at rural Scandia, Kansas and passed away on December 27, 2022 at the Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, Kansas at the age of 93 years, 4 months and 7 days.

Dorothy graduated from Scandia High School.&nbsp; 

She was united in marriage to Charles “Pat” Sandell on January 15, 1946 in a double ring ceremony with Pat’s brother Harlan and Veda at the Methodist parsonage in Scandia.

Dorothy was employed at the Scandia State Bank for many years and later as a morning cook at the Kaffee Haus in Scandia, Ks.&nbsp; She was a member of the Scandia United Methodist Church and UMW.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Ida Danielson, husband Pat Sandell, son-in-law Larry Olsen, daughter-in-law Shirley Sandell, one brother, Kenneth Danielson and wife Irene.

She is survived by one son, Dan Sandell and Beckey of Daykin, Nebraska, one daughter, Lola Olsen of Scandia, Kansas, six grandchildren, Emily (Clair) Hoesing of Beatrice, Nebraska, Anne (Jim) Simms of Daykin, Nebraska, Kenny (Tessa) Sandell of Harvard, Nebraska, Lana (Randy) Thayer of Scandia, Kansas, Stacey (Bruce) Runft of Scandia, Kansas, Ryan Olsen of Shenyang, China, 15 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, United Methodist Church, Scandia, Kansas, conducted by Pastor Kathy Aeillo.

Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Meadowlark Hospice or Scandia United Methodist Church.

Friends may call on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Scandia, Kansas, where the family will greet friends from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m..

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

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Scandia, Kansas in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Dorothy-Sandell">Obituary for Dorothy A. (Danielson) Sandell | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>August 20, 1929 ~ December 27, 2022 (age 93)Dorothy Arlene Sandell, daughter of Elmer Danielson and Ida (Sundgren) Danielson was born August 20, 1929 at rural Scandia, Kansas and passed away on December 27, 2022 at the Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, Kansas at the age of 93 years, 4 months and 7 days.Dorothy graduated from Scandia High School.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Charles “Pat” Sandell on January 15, 1946 in a double ring ceremony with Pat’s brother Harlan and Veda at the Methodist parsonage in Scandia.Dorothy was employed at the Scandia State Bank for many years and later as a morning cook at the Kaffee Haus in Scandia, Ks.&nbsp; She was a member of the Scandia United Methodist Church and UMW.Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Ida Danielson, husband Pat Sandell, son-in-law Larry Olsen, daughter-in-law Shirley Sandell, one brother, Kenneth Danielson and wife Irene.She is survived by one son, Dan Sandell and Beckey of Daykin, Nebraska, one daughter, Lola Olsen of Scandia, Kansas, six grandchildren, Emily (Clair) Hoesing of Beatrice, Nebraska, Anne (Jim) Simms of Daykin, Nebraska, Kenny (Tessa) Sandell of Harvard, Nebraska, Lana (Randy) Thayer of Scandia, Kansas, Stacey (Bruce) Runft of Scandia, Kansas, Ryan Olsen of Shenyang, China, 15 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, United Methodist Church, Scandia, Kansas, conducted by Pastor Kathy Aeillo.Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, Kansas.Memorials may be given to Meadowlark Hospice or Scandia United Methodist Church.Friends may call on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Scandia, Kansas, where the family will greet friends from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m..Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Scandia, Kansas in charge of arrangements.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Dorothy-Sandell/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Dorothy-Sandell/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Dorothy A. (Danielson) Sandell, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Dorothy-Sandell/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Patricia-Wheaton-2/#!/TributeWall">Patricia Adele Wheaton Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (wigginsfuneralhomes.com)</a>

Patricia “Patty” Lusk Wheaton Patty was born July 29, 1940 to Pat and Dale Roberts. She was raised along with her brother Neal in Lebo, KS, where she enjoyed the small-town community, cheerleading, and working in her father’s butcher shop.

It was there she met and fell in love with James “Jim” Lusk. Together they attended Emporia State University, and were married on June 18th, 1961. They settled into their lives together, welcoming three children into the world,&nbsp; Tamela, Linda, and Corwin “Cory.”

Together they raised their children in McPherson, KS, where Jim served as the vice president of claims for Farmers Alliance Insurance, and Patty served as executive secretary to the president of McPherson College for many years, until her retirement in 2000. After the death of her husband in 2000, Patty began to travel to various sporting events and group vacations. It was there she met Garrett Wheaton, whom she married on August 3, 2003. They continued their adventures and supported their local sporting teams for many years from their McPherson, KS home. Garrett passed in 2018, at which time Patty relocated to Wichita to live in the company and care of her daughter, Linda. Patty passed peacefully in her home on December 26, 2022.

She is survived by her children Linda Lusk-Koch, and Cory (Amy) Lusk, as well as grandchildren Lauren, Brant, Erin, Kelsey, Zach, Alex, and Mikhail. She also had five great-granddaughters, with whom she was able to celebrate Christmas before passing. She was preceded in death by her husbands Jim Lusk and Garrett Wheaton, as well as her daughter, Tamela Heckethorn. Visitation with the family will take place at Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. on January 2nd, 2023. A private service will then take place for family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Patty’s honor be made to the Alzheimers Association of Greater Kansas, or The McPherson College Booster Association 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 Patricia Lusk Wheaton, 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/Patricia-Wheaton-2/#!/TributeWall">Patricia Adele Wheaton Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (wigginsfuneralhomes.com)</a>July 29, 1940 - December 26, 2022Patricia “Patty” Lusk Wheaton Patty was born July 29, 1940 to Pat and Dale Roberts. She was raised along with her brother Neal in Lebo, KS, where she enjoyed the small-town community, cheerleading, and working in her father’s butcher shop. It was there she met and fell in love with James “Jim” Lusk. Together they attended Emporia State University, and were married on June 18th, 1961. They settled into their lives together, welcoming three children into the world,&nbsp; Tamela, Linda, and Corwin “Cory.” Together they raised their children in McPherson, KS, where Jim served as the vice president of claims for Farmers Alliance Insurance, and Patty served as executive secretary to the president of McPherson College for many years, until her retirement in 2000. After the death of her husband in 2000, Patty began to travel to various sporting events and group vacations. It was there she met Garrett Wheaton, whom she married on August 3, 2003. They continued their adventures and supported their local sporting teams for many years from their McPherson, KS home. Garrett passed in 2018, at which time Patty relocated to Wichita to live in the company and care of her daughter, Linda. Patty passed peacefully in her home on December 26, 2022. She is survived by her children Linda Lusk-Koch, and Cory (Amy) Lusk, as well as grandchildren Lauren, Brant, Erin, Kelsey, Zach, Alex, and Mikhail. She also had five great-granddaughters, with whom she was able to celebrate Christmas before passing. She was preceded in death by her husbands Jim Lusk and Garrett Wheaton, as well as her daughter, Tamela Heckethorn. Visitation with the family will take place at Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. on January 2nd, 2023. A private service will then take place for family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Patty’s honor be made to the Alzheimers Association of Greater Kansas, or The McPherson College Booster Association 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 Patricia Lusk Wheaton, 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>.

Patricia A. Wheaton

<a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/mark-reese">Mark D. Reese Obituary 2022 - Stockham Funeral Home (stockhamfamily.com)</a>

Mark Dale Reese, 59, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his residence.&nbsp; 

In his earlier career, he worked for Hedlund Electric and Industrial Electric.&nbsp; For the past 32 years, he had worked as a pipeline technician and cavern specialist for MAPCO/Wiliams Energy.

Mark was born on September 22, 1963, in McPherson, KS, the son of Harold Dale and Margaret Ann (Petron) Reese.&nbsp; 

He graduated from McPherson High School in 1981.&nbsp; He continued his education at North Central Kansas Area Vocational School and received an electrical degree.

On September 27, 1986, Mark was united in marriage to Nellie Frances Briney at St. Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Josh, Jacob, and Jared.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever.

Faith, family, and the great outdoors were the center of Mark’s life. His love of the land started when he learned the ropes of the family farm out at Roxbury. That land served as the starting place for his passion of fishing and hunting. If he wasn’t scouting the perfect buck or reeling in the big catch, he was sitting in a lawn chair next to the camper soaking in nature, sharing a drink with his wife and sons, or taking in the sounds of his grandkids playing in the dirt. From hunting and fishing to camping, Mark’s greatest joy came from sharing his hobbies with his kids and grandkids. The best memories were made on his boat, in the deer stand, or with a fishing pole in hand.

Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Nellie of the home; three sons, Josh (Dara) Reese of McPherson, KS, Jacob (Shelby) Reese of Wichita, KS, and Jared (RaeLyn) of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren, Jackson, Randilyn, Reagan, Blakely, and Dawson; his sister Laura (Kelly) Vogts of McPherson, KS; and nieces and nephews Adam (Heather) Vogts, Abby (Taylor) Bauer, Landon Vogts, and Anna Vogts; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Margaret Reese, and mother-in-law Florence Briney.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, with rosary to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Benjamin Shockey officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Mark D. Reese, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/d0e6c952-8ee6-49a3-962b-1a2234984f53" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

<h2>Mark D. Reese, McPherson</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/mark-reese">Mark D. Reese Obituary 2022 - Stockham Funeral Home (stockhamfamily.com)</a>September 22, 1963 - December 27, 2022Mark Dale Reese, 59, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his residence.&nbsp; In his earlier career, he worked for Hedlund Electric and Industrial Electric.&nbsp; For the past 32 years, he had worked as a pipeline technician and cavern specialist for MAPCO/Wiliams Energy.Mark was born on September 22, 1963, in McPherson, KS, the son of Harold Dale and Margaret Ann (Petron) Reese.&nbsp; He graduated from McPherson High School in 1981.&nbsp; He continued his education at North Central Kansas Area Vocational School and received an electrical degree.On September 27, 1986, Mark was united in marriage to Nellie Frances Briney at St. Joseph Catholic Church in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Josh, Jacob, and Jared.He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever.Faith, family, and the great outdoors were the center of Mark’s life. His love of the land started when he learned the ropes of the family farm out at Roxbury. That land served as the starting place for his passion of fishing and hunting. If he wasn’t scouting the perfect buck or reeling in the big catch, he was sitting in a lawn chair next to the camper soaking in nature, sharing a drink with his wife and sons, or taking in the sounds of his grandkids playing in the dirt. From hunting and fishing to camping, Mark’s greatest joy came from sharing his hobbies with his kids and grandkids. The best memories were made on his boat, in the deer stand, or with a fishing pole in hand.Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Nellie of the home; three sons, Josh (Dara) Reese of McPherson, KS, Jacob (Shelby) Reese of Wichita, KS, and Jared (RaeLyn) of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren, Jackson, Randilyn, Reagan, Blakely, and Dawson; his sister Laura (Kelly) Vogts of McPherson, KS; and nieces and nephews Adam (Heather) Vogts, Abby (Taylor) Bauer, Landon Vogts, and Anna Vogts; and many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Margaret Reese, and mother-in-law Florence Briney.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, with rosary to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Benjamin Shockey officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.To send flowers to the family in memory of Mark D. Reese, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/flowers/d0e6c952-8ee6-49a3-962b-1a2234984f53" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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