<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/AdolphDuff-Laska">Obituary for Adolph “Duff” Gerard Laska | Ryan Mortuary</a>

December 31, 1960 ~ June 2, 2022 (age 61)

Adolph “Duff” Gerard Laska&nbsp;was called home Thursday, June 2nd, 2022. He was born December 31st, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska to Adolph J. and Lucille L. Laska. 

Duff graduated from Stockton High School in 1979, continuing his education at Dodge City Junior College on a track scholarship.

He previously worked at OCCK, serving at the Saline County Sheriff’s Department, a marshal of Tipton, KS, sheriff’s deputy in Mitchell County, as well as a local commercial and residential electrician. Duff also worked for the city of Salina as a groundskeeper before retiring. Duff loved fishing, watching Nebraska Huskers football, motorcycles, building model airplanes, gardening and his animals, but being a grandfather gave him the greatest joy.

Duff married the love of his life Ada M. Browning of Mankato, Minnesota on March 21st, 1987, in Greeley, Colorado. They were blessed with six children and 13 grandchildren. 

Duff leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Ada Laska, his sons Seth Laska (Jamie), Valen Laska (Hannah), and Shaw Laska (Chloe) of Salina KS, his daughters Cameron Laska of Topeka, KS, Mariah Bieker of Brookville, KS, and Shea Orth (Curtis) of Minneapolis, KS, his seven grandsons and five granddaughters, his sisters Connie Kriley, Cindy Murphy (Stan), Virgi Laska, Michelle Laska, Lucy Beilman, brother-in-law Gary Scott, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Duff was preceded in death by his daughter Kyra, parents Adolph and Lucille Laska, his sister Katy Scott, and brother-in-law Eldon Kriley.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 6th, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary from 5:00-8:00 p.m., with vigil at 6 p.m. Mass will be held Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. His family will have a private burial.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/AdolphDuff-Laska">Obituary for Adolph “Duff” Gerard Laska | Ryan Mortuary</a>December 31, 1960 ~ June 2, 2022 (age 61)Adolph “Duff” Gerard Laska&nbsp;was called home Thursday, June 2nd, 2022. He was born December 31st, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska to Adolph J. and Lucille L. Laska. Duff graduated from Stockton High School in 1979, continuing his education at Dodge City Junior College on a track scholarship.He previously worked at OCCK, serving at the Saline County Sheriff’s Department, a marshal of Tipton, KS, sheriff’s deputy in Mitchell County, as well as a local commercial and residential electrician. Duff also worked for the city of Salina as a groundskeeper before retiring. Duff loved fishing, watching Nebraska Huskers football, motorcycles, building model airplanes, gardening and his animals, but being a grandfather gave him the greatest joy.Duff married the love of his life Ada M. Browning of Mankato, Minnesota on March 21st, 1987, in Greeley, Colorado. They were blessed with six children and 13 grandchildren. Duff leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Ada Laska, his sons Seth Laska (Jamie), Valen Laska (Hannah), and Shaw Laska (Chloe) of Salina KS, his daughters Cameron Laska of Topeka, KS, Mariah Bieker of Brookville, KS, and Shea Orth (Curtis) of Minneapolis, KS, his seven grandsons and five granddaughters, his sisters Connie Kriley, Cindy Murphy (Stan), Virgi Laska, Michelle Laska, Lucy Beilman, brother-in-law Gary Scott, and numerous nieces and nephews. Duff was preceded in death by his daughter Kyra, parents Adolph and Lucille Laska, his sister Katy Scott, and brother-in-law Eldon Kriley.Visitation will be held Monday, June 6th, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary from 5:00-8:00 p.m., with vigil at 6 p.m. Mass will be held Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. His family will have a private burial.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/AdolphDuff-Laska/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/AdolphDuff-Laska/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Adolph “Duff” Gerard Laska, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/AdolphDuff-Laska/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Adolph 'Duff' Gerard Laska

Barbara Ann Nowak – age 68, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her home.

Barbara was born on December 12, 1953, in Hays, Kansas, the oldest daughter to Vernon and Lillian (Sander) Nowak of Gorham, Kansas.

She grew up in Gorham, Kansas and was a 1972 graduate of Gorham High School. After high school, she attended Vo-Tech Nurse’s Aide Class in Salina, Kansas. Barbara worked many years in the Hays and Great Bend communities in health care, fulfilling her desire to help others in need.

Survivors include her mother, Lillian Nowak, Salina, KS; her brothers, David Nowak, Salina, KS; Tom Nowak and wife, Mary, Salina, KS; John Nowak, Salina, KS; her sisters, Kay Schmitt and husband, Leonard, Salina, KS; Vernetta Hammersmith, White City, KS; Marilyn Labinski, Olathe, KS; many nephews and nieces, and a lifetime of friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Nowak; her brother-in-law, Robert Hammersmith; and her sister-in-law, Pamela Nowak.

A Christian Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Central Baptist Church, 3301 Lakin Ave., Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Charlotte Maxwell officiating.

The family will receive friends at a noon luncheon that will be served at the church prior to the service.

There will be an inurnment following the services at Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials for the family payable to: Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

“We are not promised tomorrow; spend time with your family and tell them they are loved.”

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 </figure>Barbara Ann Nowak – age 68, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her home.Barbara was born on December 12, 1953, in Hays, Kansas, the oldest daughter to Vernon and Lillian (Sander) Nowak of Gorham, Kansas.She grew up in Gorham, Kansas and was a 1972 graduate of Gorham High School. After high school, she attended Vo-Tech Nurse’s Aide Class in Salina, Kansas. Barbara worked many years in the Hays and Great Bend communities in health care, fulfilling her desire to help others in need.Survivors include her mother, Lillian Nowak, Salina, KS; her brothers, David Nowak, Salina, KS; Tom Nowak and wife, Mary, Salina, KS; John Nowak, Salina, KS; her sisters, Kay Schmitt and husband, Leonard, Salina, KS; Vernetta Hammersmith, White City, KS; Marilyn Labinski, Olathe, KS; many nephews and nieces, and a lifetime of friends.Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Nowak; her brother-in-law, Robert Hammersmith; and her sister-in-law, Pamela Nowak.A Christian Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Central Baptist Church, 3301 Lakin Ave., Great Bend, Kansas with Pastor Charlotte Maxwell officiating.The family will receive friends at a noon luncheon that will be served at the church prior to the service.There will be an inurnment following the services at Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials for the family payable to: Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>“We are not promised tomorrow; spend time with your family and tell them they are loved.”

Barbara Ann Nowak

<a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/sandra-larocque">Obituary | Sandra LaRocque of Cawker City, Kansas | Roberts Family Funeral Service (mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com)</a>

Sandra Jane LaRocque departed this life on June 1, 2022, at home, at the age of 85 yrs.&nbsp; Sandra was born March 31, 1937, to Sergeant Gordon and Mary McMillan at Fort Leavenworth Post Hospital.&nbsp; Sandra was the second of four children, including Russell, Gordon, and Becky.&nbsp;

 Sandra graduated from Beloit Jr/Sr High School in 1955.&nbsp; 

Sandra married Wilfred Severance in 1955 and two children were born of this union, Jeffrey in 1958 and Jennifer in 1959.&nbsp; The marriage was later dissolved.

In 1968, Sandra was united in marriage to Lawrence Paul LaRocque.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born: Rene Ann, Paul Lawrence, Stephen James, and Linda Beth.&nbsp; They were blessed to have 48 years of marriage until Lawrence's passing in 2016.&nbsp; 

Sandra was proceeded in death by her father Gordon, mother Mary, brother Russell and daughter Jennifer Ann Severance.

Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and friend.&nbsp; Sandra never missed an event that her children were in.&nbsp; If there was a concert, ballgame, or horseshow, she never missed it and you knew she was in the stands.&nbsp; If Sandra wasn't helping Lawrence on the farm, you could find her preparing a wonderful home-cooked meal or in her flower and vegetable gardens.

Left to celebrate her life and the many memories are sons Jeffrey (Andrea) New York, Paul (Lisa) Cawker City KS, Stephen (Bobby) Austin TX and daughters Rene, Lawrence KS, and Linda (Jeff) Cawker City KS.&nbsp; Also celebrating her life are grandchildren Brandy, Joni, Ben, Cheyanne, Jessica, Megan, Ashley, Christopher, Tristan, Collin, Braedon, Dalton, Michealla, and great-grandchildren Joseph, Nyla, Madison, Sutton, a new one on the way, and a host of many friends.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 6 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church, and visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the rosary service begins at the church. 

Memorials may be given to Heart Choices or Solomon Valley Hospice.

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

<h2>Sandra LaRocque, Cawker City</h2><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/sandra-larocque">Obituary | Sandra LaRocque of Cawker City, Kansas | Roberts Family Funeral Service (mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com)</a>March 31, 1937 - June 1, 2022Sandra Jane LaRocque departed this life on June 1, 2022, at home, at the age of 85 yrs.&nbsp; Sandra was born March 31, 1937, to Sergeant Gordon and Mary McMillan at Fort Leavenworth Post Hospital.&nbsp; Sandra was the second of four children, including Russell, Gordon, and Becky.&nbsp; Sandra graduated from Beloit Jr/Sr High School in 1955.&nbsp; Sandra married Wilfred Severance in 1955 and two children were born of this union, Jeffrey in 1958 and Jennifer in 1959.&nbsp; The marriage was later dissolved.In 1968, Sandra was united in marriage to Lawrence Paul LaRocque.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born: Rene Ann, Paul Lawrence, Stephen James, and Linda Beth.&nbsp; They were blessed to have 48 years of marriage until Lawrence's passing in 2016.&nbsp; Sandra was proceeded in death by her father Gordon, mother Mary, brother Russell and daughter Jennifer Ann Severance.Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and friend.&nbsp; Sandra never missed an event that her children were in.&nbsp; If there was a concert, ballgame, or horseshow, she never missed it and you knew she was in the stands.&nbsp; If Sandra wasn't helping Lawrence on the farm, you could find her preparing a wonderful home-cooked meal or in her flower and vegetable gardens.Left to celebrate her life and the many memories are sons Jeffrey (Andrea) New York, Paul (Lisa) Cawker City KS, Stephen (Bobby) Austin TX and daughters Rene, Lawrence KS, and Linda (Jeff) Cawker City KS.&nbsp; Also celebrating her life are grandchildren Brandy, Joni, Ben, Cheyanne, Jessica, Megan, Ashley, Christopher, Tristan, Collin, Braedon, Dalton, Michealla, and great-grandchildren Joseph, Nyla, Madison, Sutton, a new one on the way, and a host of many friends.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 6 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church, and visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the rosary service begins at the church. Memorials may be given to Heart Choices or Solomon Valley Hospice.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Sandra LaRocque, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/sandra-larocque/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Sandra LaRocque 

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/jamalee-plank">Jamalee Plank Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Jamalee Skelton (Jamie Plank) was born October 21, 1948, in San Francisco, CA, the first child of Cody Leroy and Marcella Mae Gulick.&nbsp; After Jamalee’s sisters Coleen and Micki were born, Marcella moved the family from California to the Kansas City area.&nbsp; There, Jamie spent her formative years, attending Wyandott Co. High School, followed by beauty school. 

In 1966, Jamalee married Timmy Herman, and the couple had two daughters together, Jenny Dorsey and Jill Sink (Sean).&nbsp; When Jill was a newborn, Tim and Jamie moved back to Lost Springs, Kansas.

After Jamie and Tim’s marriage ended, Jamie married Arvid Virgil “A.V.” Plank in September 1982.&nbsp; From their marriage grew a beautiful and loving blended family that included A.V.’s two sons, A.V. Plank, Jr. and Todd Plank; Jenny’s and Jill’s half-sisters Jodi Gregory and Toni Delgadillo; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Jamie’s life was one of service; from her work as a day care provider, to her career as a hairdresser, to her career working for the state of Kansas.&nbsp; Even her choice to major in social work, when she attended college at Bethany College at the age of 52, evidenced her generous spirit.&nbsp; 

In retirement, Jamie continued serving others as a volunteer at Herington Hospital,&nbsp;&nbsp;delivering Meals on Wheels, and working with Hope Community Project Committee. She also was on the board for Herington Hospital Auxiliary, among other things.&nbsp; She was the center of her family and kept everyone grounded, involved, included, and informed.&nbsp; Above all, she ensured that everyone she loved felt it unconditionally.

Jamie and her family were surrounded in love when she took her last breath on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; 

Her parents, her sisters, and her half-brother, Greg Skelton, preceded her in death.&nbsp; 

She is survived by her beloved husband, A.V., canine companion Keno, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and half-sister, Leasa Kosier.&nbsp; 

Jamie’s spirit remains in each person touched by the love, respect, and kindness she gave.

There will be a viewing on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, Kansas, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marcella M. Meyer Scholarship fund.&nbsp; Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gladinc.org/involvement/donate/" target="_blank">https://gladinc.org/involvement/donate/</a>&nbsp;to donate online or mail a check to 2222 Laverna Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/jamalee-plank">Jamalee Plank Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>October 21, 1948 - May 30, 2022Jamalee Skelton (Jamie Plank) was born October 21, 1948, in San Francisco, CA, the first child of Cody Leroy and Marcella Mae Gulick.&nbsp; After Jamalee’s sisters Coleen and Micki were born, Marcella moved the family from California to the Kansas City area.&nbsp; There, Jamie spent her formative years, attending Wyandott Co. High School, followed by beauty school. In 1966, Jamalee married Timmy Herman, and the couple had two daughters together, Jenny Dorsey and Jill Sink (Sean).&nbsp; When Jill was a newborn, Tim and Jamie moved back to Lost Springs, Kansas.After Jamie and Tim’s marriage ended, Jamie married Arvid Virgil “A.V.” Plank in September 1982.&nbsp; From their marriage grew a beautiful and loving blended family that included A.V.’s two sons, A.V. Plank, Jr. and Todd Plank; Jenny’s and Jill’s half-sisters Jodi Gregory and Toni Delgadillo; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.Jamie’s life was one of service; from her work as a day care provider, to her career as a hairdresser, to her career working for the state of Kansas.&nbsp; Even her choice to major in social work, when she attended college at Bethany College at the age of 52, evidenced her generous spirit.&nbsp; In retirement, Jamie continued serving others as a volunteer at Herington Hospital,&nbsp;&nbsp;delivering Meals on Wheels, and working with Hope Community Project Committee. She also was on the board for Herington Hospital Auxiliary, among other things.&nbsp; She was the center of her family and kept everyone grounded, involved, included, and informed.&nbsp; Above all, she ensured that everyone she loved felt it unconditionally.Jamie and her family were surrounded in love when she took her last breath on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; Her parents, her sisters, and her half-brother, Greg Skelton, preceded her in death.&nbsp; She is survived by her beloved husband, A.V., canine companion Keno, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and half-sister, Leasa Kosier.&nbsp; Jamie’s spirit remains in each person touched by the love, respect, and kindness she gave.There will be a viewing on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, Kansas, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marcella M. Meyer Scholarship fund.&nbsp; Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gladinc.org/involvement/donate/" target="_blank">https://gladinc.org/involvement/donate/</a>&nbsp;to donate online or mail a check to 2222 Laverna Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041.

Jamalee Plank

Kimberly Dawn (Willoughby) Bieker, Benton, Arkansas

<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/kimberly-willoughby-bieker">Obituary | Kimberly Dawn (Willoughby) Bieker of Benton, Arkansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>

Kimberly Dawn Willoughby Bieker, 61, of Benton, formerly of Concordia, Kansas, was released from her earthly body and checked into the pearly gates on June 1, 2022.

She was born on February 13, 1961 in Iowa City, Iowa to Conrad and Connie Paquette and was chosen as a small child by Archie and Gloria Willoughby.&nbsp;

Kim was &nbsp;fun-loving, free-spirited, stubborn as they come, and generally a pain in the neck.

She married Dale Bieker on July 5, 1986 in Wamego, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Concordia, Kansas and then moved to Benton, Arkansas in 1992.&nbsp; They had three children together.&nbsp; Kim enjoyed working, her children, and being a Nana.&nbsp; She always said “If I knew grandkids were this much fun, I would have had them first.”

Kim worked at several jobs, Pinky’s as a waitress, Carter Oil and Tire, Schwanns, Birch Tree Community and Montgomery Wards, eventually becoming a stay-at-home mom.

She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Gloria Willoughby and infant daughter Sarah.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Dale Bieker, son Micah Bieker, daughters Emily (Blake) Hoyt of Little Rock, Karli (Michael) Bieker of Bryant, granddaughters Makenzi and Makenna MacIntire and Briar Morgan, grandson, Winn Hoyt; sister Vicki (Kelly) Hill of Eagle River, Alaska, and brothers Randy (Linda) Willoughby of Minneapolis, Kansas and Troy Willoughby of Concordia, Kansas.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Kimberly Dawn (Willoughby) Bieker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/kimberly-willoughby-bieker/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/kimberly-willoughby-bieker">Obituary | Kimberly Dawn (Willoughby) Bieker of Benton, Arkansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>February 13, 1961 - June 1, 2022Kimberly Dawn Willoughby Bieker, 61, of Benton, formerly of Concordia, Kansas, was released from her earthly body and checked into the pearly gates on June 1, 2022.She was born on February 13, 1961 in Iowa City, Iowa to Conrad and Connie Paquette and was chosen as a small child by Archie and Gloria Willoughby.&nbsp;Kim was &nbsp;fun-loving, free-spirited, stubborn as they come, and generally a pain in the neck.She married Dale Bieker on July 5, 1986 in Wamego, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Concordia, Kansas and then moved to Benton, Arkansas in 1992.&nbsp; They had three children together.&nbsp; Kim enjoyed working, her children, and being a Nana.&nbsp; She always said “If I knew grandkids were this much fun, I would have had them first.”Kim worked at several jobs, Pinky’s as a waitress, Carter Oil and Tire, Schwanns, Birch Tree Community and Montgomery Wards, eventually becoming a stay-at-home mom.She was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Gloria Willoughby and infant daughter Sarah.She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Dale Bieker, son Micah Bieker, daughters Emily (Blake) Hoyt of Little Rock, Karli (Michael) Bieker of Bryant, granddaughters Makenzi and Makenna MacIntire and Briar Morgan, grandson, Winn Hoyt; sister Vicki (Kelly) Hill of Eagle River, Alaska, and brothers Randy (Linda) Willoughby of Minneapolis, Kansas and Troy Willoughby of Concordia, Kansas.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Kimberly Dawn (Willoughby) Bieker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/kimberly-willoughby-bieker/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Kimberly Dawn (Willoughby) Bieker

<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/robert-welch">Obituary | Robert Lee Welch of Marysville, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>

Welch, Robert “Bob” Lee, 94, of Marysville, KS died June 1, 2022 at Country Place Senior Living in Marysville.&nbsp;

A rosary service will be Monday, June 13th&nbsp;beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St Gregory Catholic Church, Marysville.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 14th&nbsp;at 10:30 a.m. at St Gregory Catholic Church. Grave site services will occur at Marysville Catholic Cemetery followed by a reception at St Gregory Church Hall for those in attendance.

Bob was born in Central City, Nebraska to Ernest Paul and Catherine Josephine (Marsolek) Welch on October 16,1927 and graduated from Crete High School in 1945. 

Bob started college at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska and in September 1946 he enlisted in the Army, was trained and sent to Korea. Following this assignment, he returned from Korea and received an honorable discharge in March of 1948. Bob would spend the next several years continuing his education with some concentration in accounting and earning a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Doane College in 1952.&nbsp;

Bob married his Crete High School sweetheart, Dorothy Vlasin in July 1948. Their first child, Michael was born in 1951 and following Bob’s graduation they moved to Omaha where their second child, Susan was born in 1955. Bob was employed by the Omaha Athletic Club as bookkeeper/accountant.

Bob moved his growing family to Marysville in 1956 to operate the Pacific Hotel Coffee Shop. Bob and Dottie worked as a team to renovate the restaurant and re-establish operations. With great food, quality service and regular entertainment by Bob playing the organ, they quickly became friends with everyone in the Marysville community. But the hard work of running a restaurant and the birth of his third child David in 1959, motivated Bob to change his career to insurance. Beginning as a salesman for Prudential he then acquired the Ready Insurance Agency in 1965. Over the next almost 25 years, Bob bought or merged with various independent insurance agencies until he retired in 1989 from the Houtz-Welch-Adrian Agency.

While insurance may have been his business platform, he was always delighted to share his great musical talent. His original band “The Beachcombers” became the Bob Welch Trio, the preferred dance band in a wide region in and around Marysville. With a limit of 50 dance-band engagements a year, their popularity assured that they never needed to advertise their availability. But that didn’t keep Bob from playing individually for every wedding, anniversary, birthday, funeral, theater production, or special event requests. He was the regular organist for St. Gregory Catholic Church for more than 55 years.

Bob was actively engaged in the community and economic development of Marysville having served and led organizations fostering change and improvement. This included various executive positions such as president of Marysville Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Marysville Country Club, past commander of American Legion Post 163, 4th&nbsp;Degree and past Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus, chair and board member for Community Memorial Hospital and the Memorial Healthcare Foundation, regional representative of the American Red Cross and committee member/leader for economic development groups and building committees. Most recently, he was a board director for the latest reconstruction of the St, Gregory Catholic Church. His focus was to serve others.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy “Dottie” (Vlasin) Welch; sister Jean Marie Kenny; and youngest son David Lee Welch.&nbsp;

Survivors include son Michael (Anita) Welch; daughter Susan Welch; daughter-in-law Kelly Welch; grandchildren Keith, Kate, Eric, Shawn, Dan, and Kyle. Great-grandchildren number six with one on the way.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marshall County Arts Council, Marysville Union Pacific Depot Preservation Society, or the Marysville Community Foundation.

Funeral services are provided by Bob’s grandson, Dan Welch in partnership with Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;

 For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>October 26, 1927 - June 1, 2022<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/robert-welch">Obituary | Robert Lee Welch of Marysville, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>Welch, Robert “Bob” Lee, 94, of Marysville, KS died June 1, 2022 at Country Place Senior Living in Marysville.&nbsp;A rosary service will be Monday, June 13th&nbsp;beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St Gregory Catholic Church, Marysville.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 14th&nbsp;at 10:30 a.m. at St Gregory Catholic Church. Grave site services will occur at Marysville Catholic Cemetery followed by a reception at St Gregory Church Hall for those in attendance.Bob was born in Central City, Nebraska to Ernest Paul and Catherine Josephine (Marsolek) Welch on October 16,1927 and graduated from Crete High School in 1945. Bob started college at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska and in September 1946 he enlisted in the Army, was trained and sent to Korea. Following this assignment, he returned from Korea and received an honorable discharge in March of 1948. Bob would spend the next several years continuing his education with some concentration in accounting and earning a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Doane College in 1952.&nbsp;Bob married his Crete High School sweetheart, Dorothy Vlasin in July 1948. Their first child, Michael was born in 1951 and following Bob’s graduation they moved to Omaha where their second child, Susan was born in 1955. Bob was employed by the Omaha Athletic Club as bookkeeper/accountant.Bob moved his growing family to Marysville in 1956 to operate the Pacific Hotel Coffee Shop. Bob and Dottie worked as a team to renovate the restaurant and re-establish operations. With great food, quality service and regular entertainment by Bob playing the organ, they quickly became friends with everyone in the Marysville community. But the hard work of running a restaurant and the birth of his third child David in 1959, motivated Bob to change his career to insurance. Beginning as a salesman for Prudential he then acquired the Ready Insurance Agency in 1965. Over the next almost 25 years, Bob bought or merged with various independent insurance agencies until he retired in 1989 from the Houtz-Welch-Adrian Agency.While insurance may have been his business platform, he was always delighted to share his great musical talent. His original band “The Beachcombers” became the Bob Welch Trio, the preferred dance band in a wide region in and around Marysville. With a limit of 50 dance-band engagements a year, their popularity assured that they never needed to advertise their availability. But that didn’t keep Bob from playing individually for every wedding, anniversary, birthday, funeral, theater production, or special event requests. He was the regular organist for St. Gregory Catholic Church for more than 55 years.Bob was actively engaged in the community and economic development of Marysville having served and led organizations fostering change and improvement. This included various executive positions such as president of Marysville Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Marysville Country Club, past commander of American Legion Post 163, 4th&nbsp;Degree and past Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus, chair and board member for Community Memorial Hospital and the Memorial Healthcare Foundation, regional representative of the American Red Cross and committee member/leader for economic development groups and building committees. Most recently, he was a board director for the latest reconstruction of the St, Gregory Catholic Church. His focus was to serve others.Bob was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy “Dottie” (Vlasin) Welch; sister Jean Marie Kenny; and youngest son David Lee Welch.&nbsp;Survivors include son Michael (Anita) Welch; daughter Susan Welch; daughter-in-law Kelly Welch; grandchildren Keith, Kate, Eric, Shawn, Dan, and Kyle. Great-grandchildren number six with one on the way.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marshall County Arts Council, Marysville Union Pacific Depot Preservation Society, or the Marysville Community Foundation.Funeral services are provided by Bob’s grandson, Dan Welch in partnership with Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Robert Lee Welch, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/robert-welch/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Stor</a>e.

Robert L. Welch

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JoAnn-Aills">Obituary for JoAnn (Robb) Aills | Ryan Mortuary</a>

JoAnn Aills, 80, of Salina, Kan., passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was born October 3, 1941, in Beloit, Kan., to Joseph and Evelyn (Trueblood) Robb. 

On Feb. 14, 1959, she married Gail W. Aills at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. 

She was the first female animal control officer in Saline County, and served from 1979, until 1991. JoAnn enjoyed traveling, reading, researching family history, and appreciated all kinds of music.

Survivors include her children Theresa Howard (Larry), Mark Aills, Denise Metzger (David) and Patti Heiman (Ted); sister Mary Stein (George); 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

She was preceded in death in 2020 by her husband of 61 years, Gail; her parents; and her brother Mike.

Due to the previous restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following services will celebrate the lives of both JoAnn and Gail. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with a rosary at 7. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salina Animal Services, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JoAnn-Aills">Obituary for JoAnn (Robb) Aills | Ryan Mortuary</a>October 3, 1941 ~ June 1, 2022 (age 80)JoAnn Aills, 80, of Salina, Kan., passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was born October 3, 1941, in Beloit, Kan., to Joseph and Evelyn (Trueblood) Robb. On Feb. 14, 1959, she married Gail W. Aills at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. She was the first female animal control officer in Saline County, and served from 1979, until 1991. JoAnn enjoyed traveling, reading, researching family history, and appreciated all kinds of music.Survivors include her children Theresa Howard (Larry), Mark Aills, Denise Metzger (David) and Patti Heiman (Ted); sister Mary Stein (George); 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death in 2020 by her husband of 61 years, Gail; her parents; and her brother Mike.Due to the previous restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following services will celebrate the lives of both JoAnn and Gail. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with a rosary at 7. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Salina.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salina Animal Services, in care of Ryan Mortuary.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JoAnn-Aills/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JoAnn-Aills/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of JoAnn (Robb) Aills, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/JoAnn-Aills/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

JoAnn Aills

<a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Iona-Nona-E--DeLaney?obId=25026224#/obituaryInfo">Iona "Nona" E. DeLaney Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>

Iona E. DeLaney, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 24th, 2022. Iona was born in Hays, Kansas on August 14, 1947, a daughter of Lenor C. (Manny) Irby, of Logan, Kansas and the late Harold Irby. Survivors include her husband, Bob DeLaney; two daughters, Lori Kirby, of Salina, Kansas, Jeana Opal, (Corey) of Salina, Kansas; son Robert"Rob" DeLaney (Jennifer) Jr., of Rolla, Missouri; five brothers, Roger (Martha) Irby, of Commerce City, Colorado; Ronald (Marci) Irby, of Gainesville, Florida; Randy (Susan) Irby, of Queen Creek, Arizona; Kevin (Nancie) Irby, of Goodyear, Arizona; Allen Irby, of Pflugerville, Texas; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her infant brother Jimmy Irby, and sisters Luana Croomes and Diana "Gail" Stogner Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., June 25, 2022 at Emmanuel Foursquare Church, 1325 E. Cloud St., Salina, Kansas. Donations may be made to the church.

To send flowers to the family of Iona "Nona," please&nbsp;<a href="http://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=25026224&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Iona 'Nona' E. DeLaney, Salina</h2><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Iona-Nona-E--DeLaney?obId=25026224#/obituaryInfo">Iona "Nona" E. DeLaney Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>August 14, 1947 - May 24, 2022Iona E. DeLaney, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 24th, 2022. Iona was born in Hays, Kansas on August 14, 1947, a daughter of Lenor C. (Manny) Irby, of Logan, Kansas and the late Harold Irby. Survivors include her husband, Bob DeLaney; two daughters, Lori Kirby, of Salina, Kansas, Jeana Opal, (Corey) of Salina, Kansas; son Robert"Rob" DeLaney (Jennifer) Jr., of Rolla, Missouri; five brothers, Roger (Martha) Irby, of Commerce City, Colorado; Ronald (Marci) Irby, of Gainesville, Florida; Randy (Susan) Irby, of Queen Creek, Arizona; Kevin (Nancie) Irby, of Goodyear, Arizona; Allen Irby, of Pflugerville, Texas; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her infant brother Jimmy Irby, and sisters Luana Croomes and Diana "Gail" Stogner Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., June 25, 2022 at Emmanuel Foursquare Church, 1325 E. Cloud St., Salina, Kansas. Donations may be made to the church.To send flowers to the family of Iona "Nona," please&nbsp;<a href="http://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=25026224&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Iona 'Nona' E. DeLaney

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Nadine Katherine Bieker, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2022. Nadine was born in Hays, Kansas on December 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Mildred (Klotz) Spratte and John Begler. Nadine married Frank Bieker on September 22, 1954. Survivors include her husband Frank; daughter Debra McDonald (Mark), of Lawrence, Kansas; son Glen Bieker, of Wilson, Kansas and a grandchild, Avaree (Art) Norman. She is preceded in death by her sister Nancy Miller Cremation was chosen and no services are planned. Nadine will be buried at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Nadine, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=25010602&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tree Store.</a>

<h2>Nadine Katherine Bieker, Salina</h2><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Nadine-Katherine-Bieker?obId=25010602#/obituaryInfo">Nadine Katherine Bieker Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>December 1, 1936 - June 1, 2022Nadine Katherine Bieker, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2022. Nadine was born in Hays, Kansas on December 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Mildred (Klotz) Spratte and John Begler. Nadine married Frank Bieker on September 22, 1954. Survivors include her husband Frank; daughter Debra McDonald (Mark), of Lawrence, Kansas; son Glen Bieker, of Wilson, Kansas and a grandchild, Avaree (Art) Norman. She is preceded in death by her sister Nancy Miller Cremation was chosen and no services are planned. Nadine will be buried at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Nadine, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=25010602&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tree Store.</a>

Nadine Katherine Bieker

<a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/james-brack">Obituary | James Franklin Brack of Salina, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>

James “Jim” Franklin Brack 80, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022.&nbsp; He was born August 15, 1941 in Salina, KS.

James was a lifelong Salina resident and U.S. Army veteran.

He worked for Cargill as a&nbsp;maintenance mechanic for 42 years before retiring in 2004.

He was preceded in death by his father Remer L. Brack,&nbsp;his mother Laura Doris Brack, a sister Marjorie Hart Moore and brothers David L. Brack, and Raymond Brack.

Survivors include his sister Martha M. Brack of Salina, nephews Karl Brack, Martin Brack and Mark Brack and his niece Melanie Brack.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Friends of Salina Animal Shelter in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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

<h2>James Franklin Brack, Salina</h2><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/james-brack">Obituary | James Franklin Brack of Salina, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>August 15, 1941 - May 29, 2022James “Jim” Franklin Brack 80, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022.&nbsp; He was born August 15, 1941 in Salina, KS.James was a lifelong Salina resident and U.S. Army veteran.He worked for Cargill as a&nbsp;maintenance mechanic for 42 years before retiring in 2004.He was preceded in death by his father Remer L. Brack,&nbsp;his mother Laura Doris Brack, a sister Marjorie Hart Moore and brothers David L. Brack, and Raymond Brack.Survivors include his sister Martha M. Brack of Salina, nephews Karl Brack, Martin Brack and Mark Brack and his niece Melanie Brack.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Friends of Salina Animal Shelter in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, 67402.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;James Franklin Brack, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/james-brack/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

James Franklin Brack

Betty Jane Driscoll,&nbsp;Warren, Michigan

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<a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/betty-driscoll"></a>July 3, 1930 - May 17, 2022

Betty Jane Driscoll, 91, of Warren, MI, passed away May 17, 2022. She was born July 3, 1930 in Pasadena, California to the late Noble and Marybelle Ketchum.

Betty loved her family more than anything. 

A graduate of Bethany High School and then Bethany Nazarene College in Oklahoma, Betty met her husband Jack at Bethany Peniel College where she earned her BA degree in religion. They met in August 1954 and married January 28, 1955. They were married for 53 ½ years. 

Betty and Jack were a&nbsp;ministry team. As a minister’s wife Betty was always at her beloved husband Jack’s side helping him with whatever he needed in his pastoral work. Taking care of her husband, her family, and her dedication to her faith were her life’s work. In her free time, Betty would read her Bible daily. She also loved to read fiction books and the Hallmark Channel could often be heard in the background. &nbsp;Betty was a cherished mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and aunt.

Beloved wife of the late Rev. Jack Driscoll for 53 ½ years. Loving mom of Cindy (Dennis) Ball, Joyce (Gene) Fletcher, and the late Pam McCoy. Dear grandma of Jennifer (Kyle) Inmon, Joshua (Stacey) Lytle, Jordan (Julie) Lytle, Kirstin (Andrew) Christensen, Christopher (Ashley) Ball, Jillian (Ryan) Hatfield, Kaitlin (Anton) Gleason, and Chad Fletcher. Caring great-grandma of London Inmon, Maisie Christensen, Owen Christensen, Jasper Ball, Jack Lytle, Jemma Lytle, and the late Harrison Inmon. Cherished sister of Marinell (the late Earl) Riggs, and the late Noble Ketchum Jr. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

A memorial services will be held on June 4th, 2022, at 10:30 at First Church of the Nazarene 1425 S. Ohio St., Salina

Inurnment will take place immediately following at Roselawn Memorial Park 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.

Memorials may be made to Gifts of the Heart in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, KS 67402.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/betty-driscoll">Obituary | Betty Jane Driscoll of Warren, Michigan | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/betty-driscoll"></a>July 3, 1930 - May 17, 2022Betty Jane Driscoll, 91, of Warren, MI, passed away May 17, 2022. She was born July 3, 1930 in Pasadena, California to the late Noble and Marybelle Ketchum.Betty loved her family more than anything. A graduate of Bethany High School and then Bethany Nazarene College in Oklahoma, Betty met her husband Jack at Bethany Peniel College where she earned her BA degree in religion. They met in August 1954 and married January 28, 1955. They were married for 53 ½ years. Betty and Jack were a&nbsp;ministry team. As a minister’s wife Betty was always at her beloved husband Jack’s side helping him with whatever he needed in his pastoral work. Taking care of her husband, her family, and her dedication to her faith were her life’s work. In her free time, Betty would read her Bible daily. She also loved to read fiction books and the Hallmark Channel could often be heard in the background. &nbsp;Betty was a cherished mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and aunt.Beloved wife of the late Rev. Jack Driscoll for 53 ½ years. Loving mom of Cindy (Dennis) Ball, Joyce (Gene) Fletcher, and the late Pam McCoy. Dear grandma of Jennifer (Kyle) Inmon, Joshua (Stacey) Lytle, Jordan (Julie) Lytle, Kirstin (Andrew) Christensen, Christopher (Ashley) Ball, Jillian (Ryan) Hatfield, Kaitlin (Anton) Gleason, and Chad Fletcher. Caring great-grandma of London Inmon, Maisie Christensen, Owen Christensen, Jasper Ball, Jack Lytle, Jemma Lytle, and the late Harrison Inmon. Cherished sister of Marinell (the late Earl) Riggs, and the late Noble Ketchum Jr. Also survived by nieces and nephews.A memorial services will be held on June 4th, 2022, at 10:30 at First Church of the Nazarene 1425 S. Ohio St., SalinaInurnment will take place immediately following at Roselawn Memorial Park 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.Memorials may be made to Gifts of the Heart in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, KS 67402.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Betty Jane Driscoll, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/betty-driscoll/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Betty Jane Driscoll

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Betty Louise Jensen, 88, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Salina, KS. She was born May 14, 1934, in rural Mitchell County, KS to Harold and Ruth (Clark) Deiter.

Betty was a longtime resident of Hunter, KS where she was a bookkeeper for the Hunter Co-op, a member of the Bluebirds, attended the Hunter Grace Chapel United Methodist Church, and most importantly, was a housewife, mother and grandmother. She also volunteered as a librarian at the Hunter Library and spent many dedicated hours as a 4-H parent. 

She married Cleo Jensen on January 10, 1954, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. After 63 years of marriage, Cleo passed away in March of 2017. They are now reunited.

Betty is survived by her sons, Ronald Jensen (Susan) of Odin, KS, Mark Jensen of Hunter, and Scott Jensen (Michelle) of Salina, KS; daughter Lisa Miller of Brownwood, TX; six grandchildren and five&nbsp;great-granddaughters. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Cleo; and sisters JoAnn Jensen and Sharon Kadel.

Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Parsons Funeral Home – Hall Chapel, Lincoln with burial following at Greenwood Union Cemetery in Hunter.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Hunter Grace Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.&nbsp;

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<h2>Betty Louise Jensen, Hunter</h2><a href="https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Betty-Jensen">https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Betty-Jensen</a>April 7, 1930 ~ May 29, 2022 (age 92)Betty Louise Jensen, 88, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Salina, KS. She was born May 14, 1934, in rural Mitchell County, KS to Harold and Ruth (Clark) Deiter.Betty was a longtime resident of Hunter, KS where she was a bookkeeper for the Hunter Co-op, a member of the Bluebirds, attended the Hunter Grace Chapel United Methodist Church, and most importantly, was a housewife, mother and grandmother. She also volunteered as a librarian at the Hunter Library and spent many dedicated hours as a 4-H parent. She married Cleo Jensen on January 10, 1954, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. After 63 years of marriage, Cleo passed away in March of 2017. They are now reunited.Betty is survived by her sons, Ronald Jensen (Susan) of Odin, KS, Mark Jensen of Hunter, and Scott Jensen (Michelle) of Salina, KS; daughter Lisa Miller of Brownwood, TX; six grandchildren and five&nbsp;great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Cleo; and sisters JoAnn Jensen and Sharon Kadel.Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Parsons Funeral Home – Hall Chapel, Lincoln with burial following at Greenwood Union Cemetery in Hunter.Memorial contributions can be made to the Hunter Grace Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Betty-Jensen/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Betty-Jensen/1069525/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Betty, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hallchapel.com/obituary/Betty-Jensen/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Betty Louise Jensen

<a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1013/Francis-Loder/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Francis Meryl Loder | Christians Funeral Home located i... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>

Francis Meryl Loder, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was born Tuesday, November 12, 1929, was one of nine siblings, six boys and three girls, born to William and Edith Loder of Marquette, Kansas. 

Francis was the father of two boys, Steven of Tulsa and Garold of Tulsa, deceased in 2004 and their mother Coralie, deceased.


Francis was raised on a farm in central Kansas and enjoyed breaking horses for spending money as well as helping his father with the farming. 

Francis joined the United States Marine Corps in 1946 and spent three years going to school in communications and being a radio operator in code and voice with the 10th Marines artillery regiment of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
In August of 1950 was called back to active duty to Korea with the 1st Marine Division as a radio operator in a combat unit until October of 1951.
After returning to civilian life and a short stay in farm work and trucking, he left for Chicago to attend a television school. After completing school, he worked as a TV technician for 10 years with Sears and Roebuck. Francis was then promoted to service manager where he spent time in Hutchinson, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, retiring in 1987.


His hobbies included horses, motorcycling, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, and flying as a pilot.


In 1986, Francis remarried Thelma Allene (Beaver) who had three adult children, Sharon, Steven (now deceased), and Brandon. 
Francis and Allene joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1986, where he was a member until his death.


Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg, KS.
Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Marquette Lutheran Cemetery, Marquette, KS.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1013/Francis-Loder/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Francis Meryl Loder | Christians Funeral Home located i... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>Francis Meryl Loder, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was born Tuesday, November 12, 1929, was one of nine siblings, six boys and three girls, born to William and Edith Loder of Marquette, Kansas. Francis was the father of two boys, Steven of Tulsa and Garold of Tulsa, deceased in 2004 and their mother Coralie, deceased.
Francis was raised on a farm in central Kansas and enjoyed breaking horses for spending money as well as helping his father with the farming. Francis joined the United States Marine Corps in 1946 and spent three years going to school in communications and being a radio operator in code and voice with the 10th Marines artillery regiment of the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
In August of 1950 was called back to active duty to Korea with the 1st Marine Division as a radio operator in a combat unit until October of 1951.
After returning to civilian life and a short stay in farm work and trucking, he left for Chicago to attend a television school. After completing school, he worked as a TV technician for 10 years with Sears and Roebuck. Francis was then promoted to service manager where he spent time in Hutchinson, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, retiring in 1987.
His hobbies included horses, motorcycling, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, and flying as a pilot.
In 1986, Francis remarried Thelma Allene (Beaver) who had three adult children, Sharon, Steven (now deceased), and Brandon. 
Francis and Allene joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1986, where he was a member until his death.
Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg, KS.
Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Marquette Lutheran Cemetery, Marquette, KS.&nbsp;

Francis Meryl Loder

<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Darlene-Danielson">Obituary for Darlene M. Danielson | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>

Darlene M. Danielson, the daughter of Howard Reed Dowell and Nora Alice (Anderson) Dowell, was born June 16, 1937 in Concordia, Kansas and passed away on May 30, 2022 at Bryan LGH East, Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 15 days.

Darlene grew up on the family farm in rural Cuba, Kansas, attending the Haworth Grade School and then graduating from Agenda High School in 1955.

She was united in marriage to Dean Danielson on May 12, 1972 and to this union was born one daughter, Denise.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple made their home in Belleville.

Darlene loved taking care of her family and being a homemaker.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, cooking, going to coffee, and taking care of her cats.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Harold Dowell and her twin brother, Darrell Dowell, and sister-in-law Lenora Danielson.

She is survived by her husband Dean Danielson of Belleville, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp;one daughter, Denise Danielson of Hays, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp;one sister, Irene (Dale) Hess of Salina, KS;&nbsp; sisters-in-law Joyce Dowell of Cuba, KS, and Ledona Dowell of Narka, KS; brother-in-law Don Danielson of Belleville, KS; nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends, and her beloved cat, Spotty.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS with Pastor Phil Goombi, officiating.

Interment will follow at the Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, KS.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday.

Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com.

Memorials are suggested to the Darlene M. Danielson Memorial to be designated at a later time.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Darlene M. Danielson, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Darlene-Danielson/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Darlene M. Danielson</h2><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Darlene-Danielson">Obituary for Darlene M. Danielson | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>June 16, 1937 ~ May 30, 2022 (age 84)Darlene M. Danielson, the daughter of Howard Reed Dowell and Nora Alice (Anderson) Dowell, was born June 16, 1937 in Concordia, Kansas and passed away on May 30, 2022 at Bryan LGH East, Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 15 days.Darlene grew up on the family farm in rural Cuba, Kansas, attending the Haworth Grade School and then graduating from Agenda High School in 1955.She was united in marriage to Dean Danielson on May 12, 1972 and to this union was born one daughter, Denise.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple made their home in Belleville.Darlene loved taking care of her family and being a homemaker.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, her flowers, cooking, going to coffee, and taking care of her cats.Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Harold Dowell and her twin brother, Darrell Dowell, and sister-in-law Lenora Danielson.She is survived by her husband Dean Danielson of Belleville, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp;one daughter, Denise Danielson of Hays, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp;one sister, Irene (Dale) Hess of Salina, KS;&nbsp; sisters-in-law Joyce Dowell of Cuba, KS, and Ledona Dowell of Narka, KS; brother-in-law Don Danielson of Belleville, KS; nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends, and her beloved cat, Spotty.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS with Pastor Phil Goombi, officiating.Interment will follow at the Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, KS.Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday.Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com.Memorials are suggested to the Darlene M. Danielson Memorial to be designated at a later time.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Darlene M. Danielson, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Darlene-Danielson/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Darlene M. Danielson

<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Shirley-Kempke">Obituary for Shirley F. (Headley) Kempke | Parsons Funeral Home (parsonsfh.com)</a>

Shirley F. Kempke, 86, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, in Ellsworth. She was born August 13, 1935, in Carneiro to Lowell and Mary (Sneath) Headley.

Shirley was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County where she graduated from Ellsworth High School. 

She married Floyd W. Kempke on November 6, 1955, in Ellsworth where they made their home. 

Shirley spent many years as a cook for the Ellsworth County Veterans’ Memorial Hospital then at the Ellsworth Good Samaritan Village before retiring from St. Francis Boys’ Home. She was a member of the Ellsworth First United Methodist Church and the Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 Auxiliary. Shirley was known by family and friends for her delicious cinnamon rolls and fried chicken. She loved spending time in her garden tending her flowers.

Shirley is survived by her children Jerald Kempke (Debi) of Lyons, Janet Dolezal (Gary) of Kanopolis, Judy Lyon (Matt) of Great Bend, and Jimmy Kempke of Ellsworth; grandchildren Michael Kempke (Christy) of Bazine, Steve Kempke (Brian) of Valley Center, Aimee Peterson (Doug) of Sterling, Sara Hammel (Jason) of Salina, Lisa Dolezal of Olathe, Adam Dolezal (Mychel) of Kanopolis, Melissa Vongphakdy (Long) of Lawrence, Andy Schultz (Lynsey) of Ellsworth, and Nikki and Carrie Kempke; great-grandchildren Colby, Ava, and Brady Kempke, Kynlee Peterson, Jailynn, Taylie, and Hayden Hammel, Mykena, Lakyn, and Kase Dolezal, Vincent and Donovan Vongphakdy, and Jazlynn and Owen Schultz. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, brothers Ronnie and Rance Headley, sister Delores Headley; and great-grandson Chaunchai Vongphakdy.

Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will be present 5-7 p.m.

Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2022, at Ellsworth First United Methodist Church with burial following at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ellsworth First United Methodist Church, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.&nbsp;

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Shirley-Kempke/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Shirley-Kempke/1069072/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Shirley, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Shirley-Kempke/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Shirley F. Kempke, Ellsworth</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Shirley-Kempke">Obituary for Shirley F. (Headley) Kempke | Parsons Funeral Home (parsonsfh.com)</a>August 13, 1935 ~ May 30, 2022 (age 86)Shirley F. Kempke, 86, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, in Ellsworth. She was born August 13, 1935, in Carneiro to Lowell and Mary (Sneath) Headley.Shirley was a lifetime resident of Ellsworth County where she graduated from Ellsworth High School. She married Floyd W. Kempke on November 6, 1955, in Ellsworth where they made their home. Shirley spent many years as a cook for the Ellsworth County Veterans’ Memorial Hospital then at the Ellsworth Good Samaritan Village before retiring from St. Francis Boys’ Home. She was a member of the Ellsworth First United Methodist Church and the Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 Auxiliary. Shirley was known by family and friends for her delicious cinnamon rolls and fried chicken. She loved spending time in her garden tending her flowers.Shirley is survived by her children Jerald Kempke (Debi) of Lyons, Janet Dolezal (Gary) of Kanopolis, Judy Lyon (Matt) of Great Bend, and Jimmy Kempke of Ellsworth; grandchildren Michael Kempke (Christy) of Bazine, Steve Kempke (Brian) of Valley Center, Aimee Peterson (Doug) of Sterling, Sara Hammel (Jason) of Salina, Lisa Dolezal of Olathe, Adam Dolezal (Mychel) of Kanopolis, Melissa Vongphakdy (Long) of Lawrence, Andy Schultz (Lynsey) of Ellsworth, and Nikki and Carrie Kempke; great-grandchildren Colby, Ava, and Brady Kempke, Kynlee Peterson, Jailynn, Taylie, and Hayden Hammel, Mykena, Lakyn, and Kase Dolezal, Vincent and Donovan Vongphakdy, and Jazlynn and Owen Schultz. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, brothers Ronnie and Rance Headley, sister Delores Headley; and great-grandson Chaunchai Vongphakdy.Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will be present 5-7 p.m.Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2022, at Ellsworth First United Methodist Church with burial following at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to Ellsworth First United Methodist Church, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Shirley-Kempke/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Shirley-Kempke/1069072/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Shirley, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Shirley-Kempke/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Shirley F. Kempke

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/marie-franson">Obituary | Marie Franson of Clay Center, Kansas | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

Marie Franson passed away the morning of Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was surrounded by family in her final days. Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother during her incredible 97 years. She was blessed to live independently in her own home until just a few weeks ago.

Marie had a long and full life. She was born on January 21, 1925, in the rural Longford area to two loving parents, Daniel and Emma Bach. She was the youngest of her siblings-Clifford, Eva, and Claudine-who doted on her while growing up, and Marie enjoyed close relationships with them and their families throughout her life. She spent her younger years on the family farm surrounded by extended family and had fond memories of both of her grandfathers, August Bach and Christian Bletscher, who lived in the household at different times when she was a child. Marie attended rural grade school in Longford and graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1942.

Marie married Blake Franson in March of 1945 in Clay Center. They settled on the Franson farm north of town in Garfield Township. Marie moved to Clay Center in 1975 after Blake's passing in 1973. She worked outside of the home throughout most of her life, including Lincoln Heights grocery store and at Gibson's, where she served as assistant manager until her retirement in her mid-seventies.

Marie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and had a strong faith that guided her throughout her life. She was a talented seamstress, and she enjoyed sewing clothing and quilts, as well as embroidery and craft work. Marie loved to play card games with friends and family and passed down her competitive nature to many of her descendants. Marie spoiled her family with her amazing cooking, and she loved nothing more than ignoring all protests while pushing an extra helping of dinner or an extra scoop of ice cream onto her grandkids. She enjoyed going to coffee with friends, traveling, reading, gardening, and­ watching the birds and squirrels in her backyard. Above all, she loved spending time with family.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband Blake Franson, her stepson Gary Franson, her daughter­ in-law Linda Franson, and her great-granddaughter Morgan Leigh Fajen. 

She is survived and missed by her so, Gailen Franso, of Clay Center, her son-in-law and daughte, John and Pam Faje, of Riley, and daughter-in-law Lee Campbell of Clay Center. She also leaves behind grandchildren Tyna Fajen, Pat James and husband Lon, Jeannie Franson, and Jim Franson and wife Shelli-all of Clay Center, KS; John Fajen, Jr. and wife Cinnamon of Riley, KS; Angie Franson and husband Justin Dean of Perry, KS; Justin Fajen and wife Deana of Kansas City, MO; Jake Fajen and wife Erin of Lenexa, KS; and Jeremy Fajen and fiancée Michele Jesse of Riley, KS; along with 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

We are grateful for the length of her life and the time we had to spend with her, and we will always feel her presence in our hearts.

Visitation will be Friday, June 3, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home.

<h2>Marie Franson, Clay Center</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/marie-franson">Obituary | Marie Franson of Clay Center, Kansas | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>Marie Franson passed away the morning of Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was surrounded by family in her final days. Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother during her incredible 97 years. She was blessed to live independently in her own home until just a few weeks ago.Marie had a long and full life. She was born on January 21, 1925, in the rural Longford area to two loving parents, Daniel and Emma Bach. She was the youngest of her siblings-Clifford, Eva, and Claudine-who doted on her while growing up, and Marie enjoyed close relationships with them and their families throughout her life. She spent her younger years on the family farm surrounded by extended family and had fond memories of both of her grandfathers, August Bach and Christian Bletscher, who lived in the household at different times when she was a child. Marie attended rural grade school in Longford and graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1942.Marie married Blake Franson in March of 1945 in Clay Center. They settled on the Franson farm north of town in Garfield Township. Marie moved to Clay Center in 1975 after Blake's passing in 1973. She worked outside of the home throughout most of her life, including Lincoln Heights grocery store and at Gibson's, where she served as assistant manager until her retirement in her mid-seventies.Marie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and had a strong faith that guided her throughout her life. She was a talented seamstress, and she enjoyed sewing clothing and quilts, as well as embroidery and craft work. Marie loved to play card games with friends and family and passed down her competitive nature to many of her descendants. Marie spoiled her family with her amazing cooking, and she loved nothing more than ignoring all protests while pushing an extra helping of dinner or an extra scoop of ice cream onto her grandkids. She enjoyed going to coffee with friends, traveling, reading, gardening, and­ watching the birds and squirrels in her backyard. Above all, she loved spending time with family.Marie was preceded in death by her husband Blake Franson, her stepson Gary Franson, her daughter­ in-law Linda Franson, and her great-granddaughter Morgan Leigh Fajen. She is survived and missed by her so, Gailen Franso, of Clay Center, her son-in-law and daughte, John and Pam Faje, of Riley, and daughter-in-law Lee Campbell of Clay Center. She also leaves behind grandchildren Tyna Fajen, Pat James and husband Lon, Jeannie Franson, and Jim Franson and wife Shelli-all of Clay Center, KS; John Fajen, Jr. and wife Cinnamon of Riley, KS; Angie Franson and husband Justin Dean of Perry, KS; Justin Fajen and wife Deana of Kansas City, MO; Jake Fajen and wife Erin of Lenexa, KS; and Jeremy Fajen and fiancée Michele Jesse of Riley, KS; along with 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.We are grateful for the length of her life and the time we had to spend with her, and we will always feel her presence in our hearts.Visitation will be Friday, June 3, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.Services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022.Memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home.

Marie Franson

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/betty-jones">Obituary | Betty Jones | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

Betty Ann Jones, 87 of &nbsp;Morganville, passed away on May 31, 2022 at the Linn Community Nursing Home.&nbsp; She was born on August 21, 1934 at her family home in Palmer, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Reith) Kolle. Betty was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Linn where she attended the Immanuel Lutheran School.

Betty married Darold Ellwood Jones. She worked 34 years at the Clay Center Hospital.&nbsp; She was a very hard worker and when she retired, she was the housekeeping department manager. &nbsp;Betty also enjoyed driving a harvest truck for several farmers in the Morganville area, going many miles and doing it for many years.

Betty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. She enjoyed being outside and loved visiting and fishing with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, son-in-law Wayne Wright, granddaughter Janel Wright, grandson Mike DeLong, sister Elda, four brothers, Donald, Delbert, Ronald, and Norman, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elmo and Irma Jones, Harry and Enid Bauer, Clifford and Avis Kempston, Russell (Pete) and Heloise &nbsp;McGrath, Raymond and LaWanda (Max) Ahlberg, Bob and lone Flinn, LaVera Rettig and Marshall Jones.

Betty is survived by four daughters, Grace (Bill) Oetinger, Morganville, KS, Kathy (Chuck) DeLong, Gridley, KS, Mary Wright, Morganville, KS, and Connie Howley (Randy Tiemeyer), Clifton, KS.

Grandchildren Aaron and Morree (Oetinger) Floersch, Dan and Megan (Oetinger) Weisenberger, Mark and Jenny (DeLong) Boline, Jarrod and Marie DeLong, Alan and Amy (DeLong) Mantooth, Travis and Jerilyn Wright, Matt Wright, Rick and Kate (Wright) Hammond, Chelsey Matheu and Brett Matheu.

Great-grandchildren Carson, Kara and Drew Floersch, William and Amelia Weisenberger, Lauren, Hayden and Ella Boline, Haleigh DeLong, Kelsi DeLong, Elisa and Alexis DeLong, and Isaac DeLong, Rylan &nbsp;and Braelyn Wright, Finnegan Hammond, Elly Matheu, Taylor and Ashtyn Ross, and Treyton Matheu, brother, Robert (Veda) Kolle, sister Mardell (Leo) Voelker, sisters-in-law Mariel Kolle, Violet KoIle and Ruth Jones and brother-in-law Leonard Rettig, and many nieces, nephews and &nbsp;friends.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clay Center, Kansas.

Interment will be at the Morganville City Cemetery, Morganville, Kansas.

<h2>Betty Ann Jones, Morganville</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/betty-jones">Obituary | Betty Jones | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>Betty Ann Jones, 87 of &nbsp;Morganville, passed away on May 31, 2022 at the Linn Community Nursing Home.&nbsp; She was born on August 21, 1934 at her family home in Palmer, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Reith) Kolle. Betty was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Linn where she attended the Immanuel Lutheran School.Betty married Darold Ellwood Jones. She worked 34 years at the Clay Center Hospital.&nbsp; She was a very hard worker and when she retired, she was the housekeeping department manager. &nbsp;Betty also enjoyed driving a harvest truck for several farmers in the Morganville area, going many miles and doing it for many years.Betty was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. She enjoyed being outside and loved visiting and fishing with family and friends.She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, son-in-law Wayne Wright, granddaughter Janel Wright, grandson Mike DeLong, sister Elda, four brothers, Donald, Delbert, Ronald, and Norman, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elmo and Irma Jones, Harry and Enid Bauer, Clifford and Avis Kempston, Russell (Pete) and Heloise &nbsp;McGrath, Raymond and LaWanda (Max) Ahlberg, Bob and lone Flinn, LaVera Rettig and Marshall Jones.Betty is survived by four daughters, Grace (Bill) Oetinger, Morganville, KS, Kathy (Chuck) DeLong, Gridley, KS, Mary Wright, Morganville, KS, and Connie Howley (Randy Tiemeyer), Clifton, KS.Grandchildren Aaron and Morree (Oetinger) Floersch, Dan and Megan (Oetinger) Weisenberger, Mark and Jenny (DeLong) Boline, Jarrod and Marie DeLong, Alan and Amy (DeLong) Mantooth, Travis and Jerilyn Wright, Matt Wright, Rick and Kate (Wright) Hammond, Chelsey Matheu and Brett Matheu.Great-grandchildren Carson, Kara and Drew Floersch, William and Amelia Weisenberger, Lauren, Hayden and Ella Boline, Haleigh DeLong, Kelsi DeLong, Elisa and Alexis DeLong, and Isaac DeLong, Rylan &nbsp;and Braelyn Wright, Finnegan Hammond, Elly Matheu, Taylor and Ashtyn Ross, and Treyton Matheu, brother, Robert (Veda) Kolle, sister Mardell (Leo) Voelker, sisters-in-law Mariel Kolle, Violet KoIle and Ruth Jones and brother-in-law Leonard Rettig, and many nieces, nephews and &nbsp;friends.Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clay Center, Kansas.Interment will be at the Morganville City Cemetery, Morganville, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Preschool or Morganville City Cemetery and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

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