<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/francisca-de-la-rosa-1">Francisca De La Rosa Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Francisca’s life began on September 17, 1928, in Matanzas, Cuba. She is the third of five children born to Luis and Julia (Medina) Castillo. 

She received a degree in accounting and went on to work for a business in Cuba in that field. 

Francisca married Orlando De La Rosa in April of 1957. Two girls were born into this relationship. When Castro took over Cuba, both Orlando and Francisca were removed from their jobs and forced into menial labor. When given the choice they decided they would leave Cuba with one suitcase for the four of them and move to the United States in 1970. Francisca took a job working for Del Mar Blinds in California. She was always willing to do whatever it took to make sure her daughters could enjoy the freedom she had lost in Cuba.

 Francisca loved to craft, sew, crochet, and knit. She was also an avid gardener and grew a variety of flowers. Most of all, Francisca loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was that love of family that led to her moving to Kansas in 2000 so she could be a part of their lives.

Francisca is survived by her daughter Millie (Dean) Claassen of Whitewater, KS, grandchildren Adriana (Brock) Pena of Emporia, KS, Michael (Natalie) Claassen of Newton, KS, Daniel (Morgan) Claassen of Emporia, KS, and great-grandchildren Gracelyn, Natalie, Lydia, Kaylie, and Rori.

Francisca at the age of 93, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, KS. 

She leaves a legacy of never complaining and being content in whatever trials came her way. Some of those included having to learn to cook when her second daughter was born since their servants were taken by Castro. Having to learn a new language at 42 when she moved to the States. Having to raise her daughters by herself four years later when her husband passed away. Having to learn to deal with cold and snow when she moved to Kansas. She regularly said if God wills then we’ll do this cheerfully. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Orlando and daughter Aurora De La Rosa.

Graveside service, led by Pastor Tim Mace, will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Haldeman Cemetery, Potwin, KS. Lamb Funeral Home of Whitewater is serving the family. 

Memorial Contributions in Francisca’s name may be made to Wheat State Manor. 

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

To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/trees/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcA%2FeYR9Ow727idfbjD5DXE6468nuSqqM8Jf8pGrxTRJJErYPPJjWcMc4SDjI%2B7cKLvzPcIM7tNyT8EtGcZRfCWO%2FoGsVqShAMIuUNQV%2BgUZ02dNSbQO62FpPUyq9LIFwmpVjy2Yztsdpj5bzooks%2BFT6MXQssom7ONk5j0gDWkOYnmuqXCcMd%2FPSqe5GjVbA8IhFPzqmXBFBrYuxQS5WhT%2BR4fLeNvXxKAJr2fpaE7IYR%2BmvesF2pZBRl63yihLsFNTM5fNP9leNrdwt7VGtrVUd%2F47nkS3nANrdpt7zqmKVM8FQZbTQa2i4Wr967tTIpvclT1W%2Fs1xDLohWN2scL23Le8I40gOqNQywtQfP4Jq2WoX2bRB9RhxyzZLdrICrxkNv%2B3YtrMJC7To4Gk3AJfPB71IeF779YBEaGVyYpyRLBPKgSn3dvWVMuw6bNTxXiFPawp2ya0ag2Iz4mWUTak%2FU5QMFCyiLeKHjAr6TgNOVEZ9UJ9auTwAwW%2B4SpYIXbN%2FkaAXXK%2B4%2Bk5rM2WeGAdxSdm%2FHFWmPjFsoTEe4hHk5V5yuQzfH2RydJwMX3kr6wlhz77K6nIbPgwYM0a%2Fb0QFLE9Z8xL4FvSIOIOovF3iM6HKDRPsWYVXH3ztQifqfe%2BhJuYLv%2Bgi0JqAVKcBF1bJG8VV7xtm4%2FyGN86hBS9wYKsWtoxR2H6JAy55Wu5pH2NuIPThFSDS3JDK5SP52Z43bVnGMQp37%2Bd%2FHY%2FBrX%2FdZEiBVNBR5pvaPZf8IuYfHMx3S6IeQIOonWQzpjj6QxEh%2Bsq3ppB5C4y0yMynl%2FN%2Fi3f4aszUtemTiygpGaDGbiYSlWHcxsiFZL%2BSBLPwcuXAVrk2IYFSDzfzFyoK7kCclxWte8WBG1XGeU%2BiDb8ZVAJSvRaHQWi1Ckz8MRMtbosZqDAYcu6syUV7g6W6brkIZt%2FMHiEMQZvE9GGj4wkeT%2FcWepu4PRNERp8G%2BRVrdec0KVK0gO8fn%2FweqFoqWLr7OJMrItkfIyRI07OlqeqL79hQ0STXuAF1ZtqnkhtRfvlFpZsqcaOyYPx0p8CCxGfzxJIPEx9Q8Hg1qVokXI5i2prnYxtzsCJv913AuBlHWGw6A8XJqGhynGzwoFyd4rnSU57VhcZBb7SxURoaqUZVuwy09CCnTxcKTHhRcvOV7Fex2IWPkrqU2S9n6wIuqTt4oJtezvjQujD9wDiP24obc3VPW9SHsWiIQzwFQeBCPD%2BQ0iJCNufKE%2BHuY8pCg9rUOEGBSOfHPtyQgABCDCRExY43M9V6EV3nMQmet%2Bs2UgxfcDefMDg4xLwF1PW1tRPA6Hmd2%2Bq%2B8TXD%2BjcGHjZaFWrLBkdBwrarP%2BaDLDwkQv7A%3D">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Francisca De La Rosa, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/flowers/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcA%2FeYR9Ow727idfbjD5DXE6468nuSqqM8Jf8pGrxTRJJErYPPJjWcMc4SDjI%2B7cKLvzPcIM7tNyT8EtGcZRfCWO%2FoGsVqShAMIuUNQV%2BgUZ02dNSbQO62FpPUyq9LIFwmpVjy2Yztsdpj5bzooks%2BFT6MXQssom7ONk5j0gDWkOYnmuqXCcMd%2FPSqe5GjVbA8IhFPzqmXBFBrYuxQS5WhT%2BR4fLeNvXxKAJr2fpaE7IYR%2BmvesF2pZBRl63yihLsFNTM5fNP9leNrdwt7VGtrVUd%2F47nkS3nANrdpt7zqmKVM8FQZbTQa2i4Wr967tTIpvclT1W%2Fs1xDLohWN2scL23Le8I40gOqNQywtQfP4Jq2WoX2bRB9RhxyzZLdrICrxkNv%2B3YtrMJC7To4Gk3AJfPB71IeF779YBEaGVyYpyRLBPKgSn3dvWVMuw6bNTxXiFPawp2ya0ag2Iz4mWUTak%2FU5QMFCyiLeKHjAr6TgNOVEZ9UJ9auTwAwW%2B4SpYIXbN%2FkaAXXK%2B4%2Bk5rM2WeGAdxSdm%2FHFWmPjFsoTEe4hHk5V5yuQzfH2RydJwMX3kr6wlhz77K6nIbPgwYM0a%2Fb0QFLE9Z8xL4FvSIOIOovF3iM6HKDRPsWYVXH3ztQifqfe%2BhJuYLv%2Bgi0JqAVKcBF1bJG8VV7xtm4%2FyGN86hBS9wYKsWtoxR2H6JAy55Wu5pH2NuIPThFSDS3JDK5SP52Z43bVnGMQp37%2Bd%2FHY%2FBrX%2FdZEiBVNBR5pvaPZf8IuYfHMx3S6IeQIOonWQzpjj6QxEh%2Bsq3ppB5C4y0yMynl%2FN%2Fi3f4aszUtemTiygpGaDGbiYSlWHcxsiFZL%2BSBLPwcuXAVrk2IYFSDzfzFyoK7kCclxWte8WBG1XGeU%2BiDb8ZVAJSvRaHQWi1Ckz8MRMtbosZqDAYcu6syUV7g6W6brkIZt%2FMHiEMQZvE9GGj4wkeT%2FcWepu4PRNERp8G%2BRVrdec0KVK0gO8fn%2FweqFoqWLr7OJMrItkfIyRI07OlqeqL79hQ0STXuAF1ZtqnkhtRfvlFpZsqcaOyYPx0p8CCxGfzxJIPEx9Q8Hg1qVokXI5i2prnYxtzsCJv913AuBlHWGw6A8XJqGhynGzwoFyd4rnSU57VhcZBb7SxURoaqUZVuwy09CCnTxcKTHhRcvOV7Fex2IWPkrqU2S9n6wIuqTt4oJtezvjQujD9wDiP24obc3VPW9SHsWiIQzwFQeBCPD%2BQ0iJCNufKE%2BHuY8pCg9rUOEGBSOfHPtyQgABCDCRExY43M9V6EV3nMQmet%2Bs2UgxfcDefMDg4xLwF1PW1tRPA6Hmd2%2Bq%2B8TXD%2BjcGHjZaFWrLBkdBwrarP%2BaDLDwkQv7A%3D">flower store</a>.

<h2>Francisca Zenaida De La Rosa</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/francisca-de-la-rosa-1">Francisca De La Rosa Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>September 17, 1928 - March 11, 2022Francisca’s life began on September 17, 1928, in Matanzas, Cuba. She is the third of five children born to Luis and Julia (Medina) Castillo. She received a degree in accounting and went on to work for a business in Cuba in that field. Francisca married Orlando De La Rosa in April of 1957. Two girls were born into this relationship. When Castro took over Cuba, both Orlando and Francisca were removed from their jobs and forced into menial labor. When given the choice they decided they would leave Cuba with one suitcase for the four of them and move to the United States in 1970. Francisca took a job working for Del Mar Blinds in California. She was always willing to do whatever it took to make sure her daughters could enjoy the freedom she had lost in Cuba. Francisca loved to craft, sew, crochet, and knit. She was also an avid gardener and grew a variety of flowers. Most of all, Francisca loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was that love of family that led to her moving to Kansas in 2000 so she could be a part of their lives.Francisca is survived by her daughter Millie (Dean) Claassen of Whitewater, KS, grandchildren Adriana (Brock) Pena of Emporia, KS, Michael (Natalie) Claassen of Newton, KS, Daniel (Morgan) Claassen of Emporia, KS, and great-grandchildren Gracelyn, Natalie, Lydia, Kaylie, and Rori.Francisca at the age of 93, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, KS. She leaves a legacy of never complaining and being content in whatever trials came her way. Some of those included having to learn to cook when her second daughter was born since their servants were taken by Castro. Having to learn a new language at 42 when she moved to the States. Having to raise her daughters by herself four years later when her husband passed away. Having to learn to deal with cold and snow when she moved to Kansas. She regularly said if God wills then we’ll do this cheerfully. She is preceded in death by her husband Orlando and daughter Aurora De La Rosa.Graveside service, led by Pastor Tim Mace, will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Haldeman Cemetery, Potwin, KS. Lamb Funeral Home of Whitewater is serving the family. Memorial Contributions in Francisca’s name may be made to Wheat State Manor. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Francisca at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/trees/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcA%2FeYR9Ow727idfbjD5DXE6468nuSqqM8Jf8pGrxTRJJErYPPJjWcMc4SDjI%2B7cKLvzPcIM7tNyT8EtGcZRfCWO%2FoGsVqShAMIuUNQV%2BgUZ02dNSbQO62FpPUyq9LIFwmpVjy2Yztsdpj5bzooks%2BFT6MXQssom7ONk5j0gDWkOYnmuqXCcMd%2FPSqe5GjVbA8IhFPzqmXBFBrYuxQS5WhT%2BR4fLeNvXxKAJr2fpaE7IYR%2BmvesF2pZBRl63yihLsFNTM5fNP9leNrdwt7VGtrVUd%2F47nkS3nANrdpt7zqmKVM8FQZbTQa2i4Wr967tTIpvclT1W%2Fs1xDLohWN2scL23Le8I40gOqNQywtQfP4Jq2WoX2bRB9RhxyzZLdrICrxkNv%2B3YtrMJC7To4Gk3AJfPB71IeF779YBEaGVyYpyRLBPKgSn3dvWVMuw6bNTxXiFPawp2ya0ag2Iz4mWUTak%2FU5QMFCyiLeKHjAr6TgNOVEZ9UJ9auTwAwW%2B4SpYIXbN%2FkaAXXK%2B4%2Bk5rM2WeGAdxSdm%2FHFWmPjFsoTEe4hHk5V5yuQzfH2RydJwMX3kr6wlhz77K6nIbPgwYM0a%2Fb0QFLE9Z8xL4FvSIOIOovF3iM6HKDRPsWYVXH3ztQifqfe%2BhJuYLv%2Bgi0JqAVKcBF1bJG8VV7xtm4%2FyGN86hBS9wYKsWtoxR2H6JAy55Wu5pH2NuIPThFSDS3JDK5SP52Z43bVnGMQp37%2Bd%2FHY%2FBrX%2FdZEiBVNBR5pvaPZf8IuYfHMx3S6IeQIOonWQzpjj6QxEh%2Bsq3ppB5C4y0yMynl%2FN%2Fi3f4aszUtemTiygpGaDGbiYSlWHcxsiFZL%2BSBLPwcuXAVrk2IYFSDzfzFyoK7kCclxWte8WBG1XGeU%2BiDb8ZVAJSvRaHQWi1Ckz8MRMtbosZqDAYcu6syUV7g6W6brkIZt%2FMHiEMQZvE9GGj4wkeT%2FcWepu4PRNERp8G%2BRVrdec0KVK0gO8fn%2FweqFoqWLr7OJMrItkfIyRI07OlqeqL79hQ0STXuAF1ZtqnkhtRfvlFpZsqcaOyYPx0p8CCxGfzxJIPEx9Q8Hg1qVokXI5i2prnYxtzsCJv913AuBlHWGw6A8XJqGhynGzwoFyd4rnSU57VhcZBb7SxURoaqUZVuwy09CCnTxcKTHhRcvOV7Fex2IWPkrqU2S9n6wIuqTt4oJtezvjQujD9wDiP24obc3VPW9SHsWiIQzwFQeBCPD%2BQ0iJCNufKE%2BHuY8pCg9rUOEGBSOfHPtyQgABCDCRExY43M9V6EV3nMQmet%2Bs2UgxfcDefMDg4xLwF1PW1tRPA6Hmd2%2Bq%2B8TXD%2BjcGHjZaFWrLBkdBwrarP%2BaDLDwkQv7A%3D">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Francisca De La Rosa, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/flowers/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcA%2FeYR9Ow727idfbjD5DXE6468nuSqqM8Jf8pGrxTRJJErYPPJjWcMc4SDjI%2B7cKLvzPcIM7tNyT8EtGcZRfCWO%2FoGsVqShAMIuUNQV%2BgUZ02dNSbQO62FpPUyq9LIFwmpVjy2Yztsdpj5bzooks%2BFT6MXQssom7ONk5j0gDWkOYnmuqXCcMd%2FPSqe5GjVbA8IhFPzqmXBFBrYuxQS5WhT%2BR4fLeNvXxKAJr2fpaE7IYR%2BmvesF2pZBRl63yihLsFNTM5fNP9leNrdwt7VGtrVUd%2F47nkS3nANrdpt7zqmKVM8FQZbTQa2i4Wr967tTIpvclT1W%2Fs1xDLohWN2scL23Le8I40gOqNQywtQfP4Jq2WoX2bRB9RhxyzZLdrICrxkNv%2B3YtrMJC7To4Gk3AJfPB71IeF779YBEaGVyYpyRLBPKgSn3dvWVMuw6bNTxXiFPawp2ya0ag2Iz4mWUTak%2FU5QMFCyiLeKHjAr6TgNOVEZ9UJ9auTwAwW%2B4SpYIXbN%2FkaAXXK%2B4%2Bk5rM2WeGAdxSdm%2FHFWmPjFsoTEe4hHk5V5yuQzfH2RydJwMX3kr6wlhz77K6nIbPgwYM0a%2Fb0QFLE9Z8xL4FvSIOIOovF3iM6HKDRPsWYVXH3ztQifqfe%2BhJuYLv%2Bgi0JqAVKcBF1bJG8VV7xtm4%2FyGN86hBS9wYKsWtoxR2H6JAy55Wu5pH2NuIPThFSDS3JDK5SP52Z43bVnGMQp37%2Bd%2FHY%2FBrX%2FdZEiBVNBR5pvaPZf8IuYfHMx3S6IeQIOonWQzpjj6QxEh%2Bsq3ppB5C4y0yMynl%2FN%2Fi3f4aszUtemTiygpGaDGbiYSlWHcxsiFZL%2BSBLPwcuXAVrk2IYFSDzfzFyoK7kCclxWte8WBG1XGeU%2BiDb8ZVAJSvRaHQWi1Ckz8MRMtbosZqDAYcu6syUV7g6W6brkIZt%2FMHiEMQZvE9GGj4wkeT%2FcWepu4PRNERp8G%2BRVrdec0KVK0gO8fn%2FweqFoqWLr7OJMrItkfIyRI07OlqeqL79hQ0STXuAF1ZtqnkhtRfvlFpZsqcaOyYPx0p8CCxGfzxJIPEx9Q8Hg1qVokXI5i2prnYxtzsCJv913AuBlHWGw6A8XJqGhynGzwoFyd4rnSU57VhcZBb7SxURoaqUZVuwy09CCnTxcKTHhRcvOV7Fex2IWPkrqU2S9n6wIuqTt4oJtezvjQujD9wDiP24obc3VPW9SHsWiIQzwFQeBCPD%2BQ0iJCNufKE%2BHuY8pCg9rUOEGBSOfHPtyQgABCDCRExY43M9V6EV3nMQmet%2Bs2UgxfcDefMDg4xLwF1PW1tRPA6Hmd2%2Bq%2B8TXD%2BjcGHjZaFWrLBkdBwrarP%2BaDLDwkQv7A%3D">flower store</a>.

Francisca Zenaida De La Rosa

<a href="https://www.schoenfhm.com/obituary/Mickey-Eck">Obituary for Mickey D. Eck | Schoen Funeral Home (schoenfhm.com)</a>

Mickey D. Eck, 78, Beloit, passed away&nbsp;Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Mickey Dean (Simpson) Eck, 78, Beloit, was born June 21, 1943 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Elmer and Lorane Simpson. She left this earth Thursday March 10, 2022. She was taken too soon by Alzheimer’s disease.

Mickey graduated from Hobart High School where she was a drum major and a basketball team captain.&nbsp; She went on to receive her associate's degree in Secretarial Science from Southwestern University and worked as an administrative assistant and court reporter. 

She moved to Oklahoma City where she met her husband, and they were married in May&nbsp; of 1964. They moved to Anchorage, Alaska where their first daughter, Carmen, was born. They moved to Calgary, Canada in 1966 where their second daughter, Karen, was born. The family eventually moved to Owasso, Oklahoma in 1980. They lived in Oklahoma until 2018 when they moved to Beloit.&nbsp;

Mickey enjoyed gardening, reading, exercising and vacationing in New Mexico and Colorado. She will be remembered for her smile, kind heart and sweet spirit.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband Donald A. Eck of Beloit, KS, daughter Carmen Marsh and her husband Charles Marsh, granddaughter Mabry Webb of Dallas, Texas, her grandson Elliot LeMieux , son-in-law Scott Williams of Tulsa, OK, and several nieces and nephews.

Mickey&nbsp; was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lorane Simpson, her daughter Karen Williams, her brother Michael Simpson, and her sister E. Carol Robinson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. A rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the funeral mass at the church. Interment will follow the services at St. John’s Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice or given&nbsp;in honor of the Daisy Award and Foundation to Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems.

To send flowers to Mickey's family, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schoenfhm.com/obituary/Mickey-Eck/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Mickey D. Eck, Beloit</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Mickey D. Eck</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.schoenfhm.com/obituary/Mickey-Eck">Obituary for Mickey D. Eck | Schoen Funeral Home (schoenfhm.com)</a>June 21, 1943 ~ March 10, 2022 (age 78)Mickey D. Eck, 78, Beloit, passed away&nbsp;Thursday, March 10, 2022.Mickey Dean (Simpson) Eck, 78, Beloit, was born June 21, 1943 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Elmer and Lorane Simpson. She left this earth Thursday March 10, 2022. She was taken too soon by Alzheimer’s disease.Mickey graduated from Hobart High School where she was a drum major and a basketball team captain.&nbsp; She went on to receive her associate's degree in Secretarial Science from Southwestern University and worked as an administrative assistant and court reporter. She moved to Oklahoma City where she met her husband, and they were married in May&nbsp; of 1964. They moved to Anchorage, Alaska where their first daughter, Carmen, was born. They moved to Calgary, Canada in 1966 where their second daughter, Karen, was born. The family eventually moved to Owasso, Oklahoma in 1980. They lived in Oklahoma until 2018 when they moved to Beloit.&nbsp;Mickey enjoyed gardening, reading, exercising and vacationing in New Mexico and Colorado. She will be remembered for her smile, kind heart and sweet spirit.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband Donald A. Eck of Beloit, KS, daughter Carmen Marsh and her husband Charles Marsh, granddaughter Mabry Webb of Dallas, Texas, her grandson Elliot LeMieux , son-in-law Scott Williams of Tulsa, OK, and several nieces and nephews.Mickey&nbsp; was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Lorane Simpson, her daughter Karen Williams, her brother Michael Simpson, and her sister E. Carol Robinson.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. A rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the funeral mass at the church. Interment will follow the services at St. John’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice or given&nbsp;in honor of the Daisy Award and Foundation to Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems.To send flowers to Mickey's family, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schoenfhm.com/obituary/Mickey-Eck/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Mickey D. Eck

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/charlotte-pryor/4877827/obituary.php?_ga=2.108492098.1558581651.1647220257-1202697284.1612194326">Charlotte Pryor Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>

<h2>Charlotte Pryor</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Charlotte Pryor</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/charlotte-pryor/4877827/obituary.php?_ga=2.108492098.1558581651.1647220257-1202697284.1612194326">Charlotte Pryor Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>December 4th, 1955 - March 7th, 2022No funeral details available.

Charlotte Pryor

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/wilma-ecton/4876257/obituary.php?_ga=2.244431821.935290798.1646964755-1202697284.1612194326">Wilma Ecton Obituary - Solomon, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>

Wilma (Billie) M. Ecton, 87, of Solomon, passed away on March 10, 2022, in Abilene, Kansas. She was born Wilma Marie Meehan on March 15, 1934, on a farm near Niles, Kansas to Patrick and Emma (Pattison) Meehan. She spent all her adult life in Solomon.

Billie was preceded in death by her husband Leonard; son John Ecton; daughter Sharon (Ecton) Robinson; sister Phyllis Sweeney; and brother Kenneth Meehan.

She is survived by daughter Patty (Ecton) McBrayer and husband Darwin of Maumelle, AR; son Mike Ecton and wife Jaelyn of Solomon, six grandchildren, Kelly and Shannon McBrayer, Dalton, Kinsey and Logan Ecton, and Maddison Robinson; and brother Elwin Meehan.

Billie really enjoyed working with the public. She met many people while working at Tony’s Pizza in Salina, Alco/Duckwall in Abilene, Bush’s Market in Solomon and, finally, retiring from Salina Regional Medical Center where she worked in the cafeteria for many years. 

She truly never knew a stranger. You could always count on a smile and a hug from Billie no matter where you saw her. She was an inspiration to all to be kind and caring towards everyone you meet.

Cremation was chosen and a graveside service will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery on Saturday, March 19th at 12:00.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County and may be sent in care of Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 308, Solomon 67480.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Wilma 'Billie' Ecton, Solomon</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1647295359973.jpeg" alt="Wilma 'Billie' Ecton" />
 <figcaption>Wilma 'Billie' Ecton</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/wilma-ecton/4876257/obituary.php?_ga=2.244431821.935290798.1646964755-1202697284.1612194326">Wilma Ecton Obituary - Solomon, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>March 15th, 1934 - March 10th, 2022Wilma (Billie) M. Ecton, 87, of Solomon, passed away on March 10, 2022, in Abilene, Kansas. She was born Wilma Marie Meehan on March 15, 1934, on a farm near Niles, Kansas to Patrick and Emma (Pattison) Meehan. She spent all her adult life in Solomon.Billie was preceded in death by her husband Leonard; son John Ecton; daughter Sharon (Ecton) Robinson; sister Phyllis Sweeney; and brother Kenneth Meehan. She is survived by daughter Patty (Ecton) McBrayer and husband Darwin of Maumelle, AR; son Mike Ecton and wife Jaelyn of Solomon, six grandchildren, Kelly and Shannon McBrayer, Dalton, Kinsey and Logan Ecton, and Maddison Robinson; and brother Elwin Meehan. Billie really enjoyed working with the public. She met many people while working at Tony’s Pizza in Salina, Alco/Duckwall in Abilene, Bush’s Market in Solomon and, finally, retiring from Salina Regional Medical Center where she worked in the cafeteria for many years. She truly never knew a stranger. You could always count on a smile and a hug from Billie no matter where you saw her. She was an inspiration to all to be kind and caring towards everyone you meet.Cremation was chosen and a graveside service will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery on Saturday, March 19th at 12:00.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County and may be sent in care of Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 308, Solomon 67480.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wilma 'Billie' Ecton

<a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Kathleen-Ann-Hanson?obId=24287115#/obituaryInfo">Katy Hanson Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>

Kathleen Ann Hanson, age 86, of Salina, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on March 12 after a courageous battle with MDS and leukemia.

Katy was born on December 30, 1935, to Donald and Mary Kern in rural Brown County, Kansas. Katy grew up on a farm near Hamlin and attended a one-room country school before graduating from Hamlin High School in 1953. She went on to study cosmetology in St. Joseph, MO.

She was married to Charles D. “Doug” Hanson, August 22, 1954 in the Hamlin Baptist Church. They were blessed with four sons: Mike, Rick, Rob, and Steve. 

Katy always maintained her rural values and she never knew a stranger. She was kind to everyone and always loved keeping in touch with old friends and meeting new people.

Katy enjoyed quilting and counted cross stitch and was an avid reader. She was known for her baking, especially for the Swedish rye bread and coffee bread that she generously shared with family and friends, and the many types of cookies she would make at Christmas. She also collected Kewpie dolls and Snowbabies and had the opportunity to add to her collection when traveling with Doug for his work. Katy treasured their trips to Colorado, which was her favorite place to visit. She was a member of the Lindsborg Covenant Church for many years.

Katy was preceded in death by her parents. In addition to her husband, Doug, she is survived by Mike and wife Bridget of Olathe, Rick and wife Linda of Salina, Rob and Carol, and Steve and wife Jennifer of Prairie Village; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister Mary Schlegel of Roeland Park.

Memorials may be sent to the family or to the Lindsborg Covenant Church in care of Carlson- Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401. There will be a service on Saturday, March 26, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lindsborg Covenant Church in Lindsborg, KS. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Katy Hanson, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://tree.tributecenterstore.com/?oId=24287115">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=24287115&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Katy Hanson, Salina</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Katy Hanson</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Kathleen-Ann-Hanson?obId=24287115#/obituaryInfo">Katy Hanson Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>December 30, 1935 - March 12, 2022Kathleen Ann Hanson, age 86, of Salina, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on March 12 after a courageous battle with MDS and leukemia. Katy was born on December 30, 1935, to Donald and Mary Kern in rural Brown County, Kansas. Katy grew up on a farm near Hamlin and attended a one-room country school before graduating from Hamlin High School in 1953. She went on to study cosmetology in St. Joseph, MO. She was married to Charles D. “Doug” Hanson, August 22, 1954 in the Hamlin Baptist Church. They were blessed with four sons: Mike, Rick, Rob, and Steve. Katy always maintained her rural values and she never knew a stranger. She was kind to everyone and always loved keeping in touch with old friends and meeting new people.Katy enjoyed quilting and counted cross stitch and was an avid reader. She was known for her baking, especially for the Swedish rye bread and coffee bread that she generously shared with family and friends, and the many types of cookies she would make at Christmas. She also collected Kewpie dolls and Snowbabies and had the opportunity to add to her collection when traveling with Doug for his work. Katy treasured their trips to Colorado, which was her favorite place to visit. She was a member of the Lindsborg Covenant Church for many years. Katy was preceded in death by her parents. In addition to her husband, Doug, she is survived by Mike and wife Bridget of Olathe, Rick and wife Linda of Salina, Rob and Carol, and Steve and wife Jennifer of Prairie Village; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister Mary Schlegel of Roeland Park.Memorials may be sent to the family or to the Lindsborg Covenant Church in care of Carlson- Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401. There will be a service on Saturday, March 26, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lindsborg Covenant Church in Lindsborg, KS. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Katy Hanson, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://tree.tributecenterstore.com/?oId=24287115">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=24287115&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Katy Hanson

<a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Leslie-Andrew-Baker?obId=24284995#/obituaryInfo">Andy Baker Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>

Leslie Andrew Baker, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2022. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 20, 1958, a son of the late Ida Marlene (Dykes) and Ray Baker. He worked as an airline inspector at Cessna for 30 years. Andy is survived by his partner Laura Mitchell of the home; daughter Mandy Woodford (Tobias) of Wichita, Kansas; two sons, Jason Baker of Wichita, Kansas; Kyle Baker of Wichita, Kansas; grandchildren Isaiah Woodford, Tidus Baker, Kiera Baker. Left to also cherish his memory are three sisters, Vona Hicks of Oklahoma; Neta Johansen of Texas; Rhonda Rinehart of Wichita, Kansas and two brothers, Randall Baker of Texas and Darrell Baker of Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19th at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home &amp; Crematory in Salina, Kansas. Interment private at convenience of the family at Roselawn Memorial Park Salina, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Salina Animal Shelter or Kindred Hospice, in care of Carlson- Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=24284995&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=24284995&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Andy Baker, please&nbsp;<a href="https://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=24284995&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Andy Baker, Salina</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1647294926532.jpeg" alt="Andy Baker" />
 <figcaption>Andy Baker</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Leslie-Andrew-Baker?obId=24284995#/obituaryInfo">Andy Baker Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>December 20, 1958 - March 10, 2022Leslie Andrew Baker, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2022. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 20, 1958, a son of the late Ida Marlene (Dykes) and Ray Baker. He worked as an airline inspector at Cessna for 30 years. Andy is survived by his partner Laura Mitchell of the home; daughter Mandy Woodford (Tobias) of Wichita, Kansas; two sons, Jason Baker of Wichita, Kansas; Kyle Baker of Wichita, Kansas; grandchildren Isaiah Woodford, Tidus Baker, Kiera Baker. Left to also cherish his memory are three sisters, Vona Hicks of Oklahoma; Neta Johansen of Texas; Rhonda Rinehart of Wichita, Kansas and two brothers, Randall Baker of Texas and Darrell Baker of Texas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19th at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home &amp; Crematory in Salina, Kansas. Interment private at convenience of the family at Roselawn Memorial Park Salina, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Salina Animal Shelter or Kindred Hospice, in care of Carlson- Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.To&nbsp;<a href="https://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=24284995&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=24284995&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Andy Baker, please&nbsp;<a href="https://carlsongeisendorf-funeral-home-crematory.tributestore.com/?oId=24284995&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Andy Baker

<a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/dorothy-j-sechrist">Obituary | Dorothy J. Sechrist of Bonner Springs, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>

Dorothy JoAnn (Marchbank) Sechrist, 87, of Bonner Springs, Kansas, passed away on March 11, 2022, at 12:28 a.m., Hospice House in Kansas City. Dorothy was born August 20, 1934, at Delphos, Kansas, to Joseph Comley Marchbank and Neva Annetta (Rolph) Marchbank.

Her family lived in Delphos until 1943 when they moved to Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Wichita East High School in 1952, in a class with 479 students, and then attended Wichita University (before it was Wichita State University). In 1957, she graduated with a bachelor of arts in elementary education. She taught school in the Salina public schools until 1959.

On June 14, 1959, she married Elmer Frederick Sechrist, better known as Curly, of Ada, Kansas. They made their home in Salina, Kansas, for three years and then moved to Delphos where she taught school until 1967. 

In 1966, James Allen was born. A year later, Karl Joe was born. Curly and Dorothy moved to Iowa and Salina before moving to Bonner Springs in 1969. Dorothy stayed at home, taking care of her men until 1974, when she returned to teaching in the DeSoto school district until her retirement in 1996, having taught a total of 33 years.

Dorothy was a member of the First Christian Church, Bonner Springs, and a member of the Beatrice Chapter of Eastern Star. 

Dorothy enjoyed reading, often volunteering at school to read Clifford stories to the kids. She loved watching sports and was an avid fan and cheerleader when her boys and grandkids competed. She followed the Chiefs and Jayhawks, often having to turn off the TV if things were not going well for her team! One of her favorite memories was attending a KU basketball game with all her family during Christmas break in 2007. Dorothy was a good cook. Most people raved on her chocolate sheet cake. She was kind, caring, generous, and loved by many.

Dorothy is survived by her sons James and his wife Amber of Bonner Springs, and Joe and his wife Brenda of Hillsboro, Kansas. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Collin, Payton, Alexis, Tanner, Emily and her husband, Chancellor, Abigail and Millie, good friend Alice Campbell, many nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly and called or sent a card on their birthday, and a slew of friends. 

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Neva, her husband Curly, and her sister Doris Jean Regier, who was 3 years, 6 months and 5 days younger than Dorothy.

Visitation will be Friday, March 18, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bonner Springs Christian Church with a service to follow starting at 12:00. On Saturday, March 19, there will be a graveside service at the Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Kansas, at 11 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in Dorothy’s name to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64145 or First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, 148 North Nettleton Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS, 66012.

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

<h2>Dorothy J. Sechrist, Bonner Springs</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Dorothy J. Sechrist</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/dorothy-j-sechrist">Obituary | Dorothy J. Sechrist of Bonner Springs, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>Augus 20, 1934 - March 11, 2022Dorothy JoAnn (Marchbank) Sechrist, 87, of Bonner Springs, Kansas, passed away on March 11, 2022, at 12:28 a.m., Hospice House in Kansas City. Dorothy was born August 20, 1934, at Delphos, Kansas, to Joseph Comley Marchbank and Neva Annetta (Rolph) Marchbank.Her family lived in Delphos until 1943 when they moved to Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Wichita East High School in 1952, in a class with 479 students, and then attended Wichita University (before it was Wichita State University). In 1957, she graduated with a bachelor of arts in elementary education. She taught school in the Salina public schools until 1959.On June 14, 1959, she married Elmer Frederick Sechrist, better known as Curly, of Ada, Kansas. They made their home in Salina, Kansas, for three years and then moved to Delphos where she taught school until 1967. In 1966, James Allen was born. A year later, Karl Joe was born. Curly and Dorothy moved to Iowa and Salina before moving to Bonner Springs in 1969. Dorothy stayed at home, taking care of her men until 1974, when she returned to teaching in the DeSoto school district until her retirement in 1996, having taught a total of 33 years.Dorothy was a member of the First Christian Church, Bonner Springs, and a member of the Beatrice Chapter of Eastern Star. Dorothy enjoyed reading, often volunteering at school to read Clifford stories to the kids. She loved watching sports and was an avid fan and cheerleader when her boys and grandkids competed. She followed the Chiefs and Jayhawks, often having to turn off the TV if things were not going well for her team! One of her favorite memories was attending a KU basketball game with all her family during Christmas break in 2007. Dorothy was a good cook. Most people raved on her chocolate sheet cake. She was kind, caring, generous, and loved by many.Dorothy is survived by her sons James and his wife Amber of Bonner Springs, and Joe and his wife Brenda of Hillsboro, Kansas. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Collin, Payton, Alexis, Tanner, Emily and her husband, Chancellor, Abigail and Millie, good friend Alice Campbell, many nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly and called or sent a card on their birthday, and a slew of friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Neva, her husband Curly, and her sister Doris Jean Regier, who was 3 years, 6 months and 5 days younger than Dorothy.Visitation will be Friday, March 18, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bonner Springs Christian Church with a service to follow starting at 12:00. On Saturday, March 19, there will be a graveside service at the Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, Kansas, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in Dorothy’s name to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64145 or First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, 148 North Nettleton Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS, 66012.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Dorothy J. Sechrist, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/dorothy-j-sechrist/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Dorothy J. Sechrist

<a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Jay-D-McDowell?obId=24277806#/obituaryInfo">Jay D. McDowell Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>

Jay Dee McDowell, 63, of Kipp, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 11th, 2022 Jay was born in Salina, Kansas on September 13, 1958, a son of Phyllis (Bonin) McDowell and the late Irvin "Bud" McDowell. He graduated from Southeast of Saline in Assaria in 1977. Jay worked at Great Plains Manufacturing Land Pride Division in Research and Development for over 40 years. He was also a member of the Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad. He enjoyed spending time with family, grandkids, and riding his motorcycle. On September 21, 1979, Jay married Tammy Cameron. Survivors include his wife Tammy; mother Phyllis McDowell; two daughters Melissa McDowell, Cassie McDowell; grandchildren Jasper McDowell, Jaxson Gould, Joslyn Rouse, Jayce Rouse, Juliana Rouse; two sisters Linda Ash, Lisa McDowell; two brothers Stephen McDowell, James McDowell; numerous nieces and nephews; mother-in-law Carol (Lake) Cameron; and brother-in-law Rob Cameron. Cremation has been chosen and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the family for his grandchildren's education, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jay, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://tree.tributecenterstore.com/?oId=24277806">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=24277806&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Jay D. McDowell, Kipp</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Jay D. McDowell</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Jay-D-McDowell?obId=24277806#/obituaryInfo">Jay D. McDowell Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>September 13, 1958 - March 11, 2022Jay Dee McDowell, 63, of Kipp, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 11th, 2022 Jay was born in Salina, Kansas on September 13, 1958, a son of Phyllis (Bonin) McDowell and the late Irvin "Bud" McDowell. He graduated from Southeast of Saline in Assaria in 1977. Jay worked at Great Plains Manufacturing Land Pride Division in Research and Development for over 40 years. He was also a member of the Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad. He enjoyed spending time with family, grandkids, and riding his motorcycle. On September 21, 1979, Jay married Tammy Cameron. Survivors include his wife Tammy; mother Phyllis McDowell; two daughters Melissa McDowell, Cassie McDowell; grandchildren Jasper McDowell, Jaxson Gould, Joslyn Rouse, Jayce Rouse, Juliana Rouse; two sisters Linda Ash, Lisa McDowell; two brothers Stephen McDowell, James McDowell; numerous nieces and nephews; mother-in-law Carol (Lake) Cameron; and brother-in-law Rob Cameron. Cremation has been chosen and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the family for his grandchildren's education, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jay, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://tree.tributecenterstore.com/?oId=24277806">Tree Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://tree-tc.tributestore.com/?oId=24277806&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jay D. McDowell

<a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Yasuhiro-Takahashi?obId=24272670#/obituaryInfo">Yasuhiro Takahashi Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>

Yasuhiro Takahashi, husband of Charlotte Kennedy Takahashi and part-time resident of Hillsboro, passed away on March 11, 2022 at his home in Tokyo at 6:38, Japan time. 

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, a brother, Kasuhiko and a nephew, Nobuhisa Onoyama. 

The funeral will be held at the Tokyo Baptist Church and will be officiated by Reverend Ishihara of the Swedish Reformed Church, Japan, a church which Hiro and his family have served in many capacities. (Hiro’s father had been a lay pastor). A memorial will be announced in Hillsboro at a later date. Ashes will be buried in both the U.S. and in Japan. Yasuhiro (Hiro) was born in Iwate Prefecture, Japan on November 28, 1946. His family was relocated there during the war period from 1945. He attended a Christian junior and senior high school in Tokyo, founded on the philosophy of J. F. Oberlin. He enjoyed basketball. He entered Chuo University to study business and was a member of the English Speaking Society of Chuo University, winning second prize in the All Japan University English debate tournament when he was a junior. Hiro’s career started with Toshiba’s head office in Tokyo. After eight years at Toshiba, he came to the U.S. to earn an MBA from American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona. It is today a part of Arizona State University. During one year and half at graduate school, Hiro met Charlotte, who was also earning her MBA, and married in 1977 in Wichita, where Charlotte’s mother, Mildred Kennedy lived. Upon graduation in 1976, he changed his career to work in the pharmaceutical industry as Japan had just opened its pharmaceutical market for capital investment by foreign firms. He stayed in the industry until he retired in 2014. His initial success was the introduction of Tagamet, an ulcer medicine at Smith Kline &amp; French Labs in Japan. Hiro and Charlotte were relocated to Japan 1978 by SKF. His career advanced into executive positions and country manager at Centocor Inc., a part of Johnson and Johnson Company and then board member at ABBOTT Laboratories, Inc. in Japan. He started a consulting service firm in Tokyo in 2000 to help young biotechnology firms from U.S. and Europe make technology deals with Japanese large pharmaceutical companies. While he was in the pharmaceutical industry, he was elected nine years consecutively as a board member for Japan’s pharmaceutical industry organization (Pharma-delegates), which has 150 international member firms. Hiro and Charlotte enjoyed a marriage of sharing interests in history, enjoying friends, traveling (visited over 60 countries together), collecting antiques, reading, and supporting each other’s businesses. Hiro had a passion for golf and kept his 16 handicap until recently. Hiro especially enjoyed the Hillsboro golf course and the friends he made there. He also enjoyed experiencing midwestern American culture in Hillsboro and invited several Japanese friends to experience Hillsboro. During his initial treatment with acute myeloid leukemia in February 2021, Hiro published a book in Japanese on his experiences and travel in Canada, North and South America which includes his experience of living four seasons in Hillsboro. He always hoped to return to Hillsboro to say “hello” to his friends. Yasuhiro will be dearly missed.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=24272670&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=24272670&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Yasuhiro, please&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=24272670&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Yasuhiro Takahashi, Hillsboro </h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Yasuhiro-Takahashi?obId=24272670#/obituaryInfo">Yasuhiro Takahashi Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>November 28, 1946 - March 11, 2022 Yasuhiro Takahashi, husband of Charlotte Kennedy Takahashi and part-time resident of Hillsboro, passed away on March 11, 2022 at his home in Tokyo at 6:38, Japan time. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, a brother, Kasuhiko and a nephew, Nobuhisa Onoyama. The funeral will be held at the Tokyo Baptist Church and will be officiated by Reverend Ishihara of the Swedish Reformed Church, Japan, a church which Hiro and his family have served in many capacities. (Hiro’s father had been a lay pastor). A memorial will be announced in Hillsboro at a later date. Ashes will be buried in both the U.S. and in Japan. Yasuhiro (Hiro) was born in Iwate Prefecture, Japan on November 28, 1946. His family was relocated there during the war period from 1945. He attended a Christian junior and senior high school in Tokyo, founded on the philosophy of J. F. Oberlin. He enjoyed basketball. He entered Chuo University to study business and was a member of the English Speaking Society of Chuo University, winning second prize in the All Japan University English debate tournament when he was a junior. Hiro’s career started with Toshiba’s head office in Tokyo. After eight years at Toshiba, he came to the U.S. to earn an MBA from American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona. It is today a part of Arizona State University. During one year and half at graduate school, Hiro met Charlotte, who was also earning her MBA, and married in 1977 in Wichita, where Charlotte’s mother, Mildred Kennedy lived. Upon graduation in 1976, he changed his career to work in the pharmaceutical industry as Japan had just opened its pharmaceutical market for capital investment by foreign firms. He stayed in the industry until he retired in 2014. His initial success was the introduction of Tagamet, an ulcer medicine at Smith Kline &amp; French Labs in Japan. Hiro and Charlotte were relocated to Japan 1978 by SKF. His career advanced into executive positions and country manager at Centocor Inc., a part of Johnson and Johnson Company and then board member at ABBOTT Laboratories, Inc. in Japan. He started a consulting service firm in Tokyo in 2000 to help young biotechnology firms from U.S. and Europe make technology deals with Japanese large pharmaceutical companies. While he was in the pharmaceutical industry, he was elected nine years consecutively as a board member for Japan’s pharmaceutical industry organization (Pharma-delegates), which has 150 international member firms. Hiro and Charlotte enjoyed a marriage of sharing interests in history, enjoying friends, traveling (visited over 60 countries together), collecting antiques, reading, and supporting each other’s businesses. Hiro had a passion for golf and kept his 16 handicap until recently. Hiro especially enjoyed the Hillsboro golf course and the friends he made there. He also enjoyed experiencing midwestern American culture in Hillsboro and invited several Japanese friends to experience Hillsboro. During his initial treatment with acute myeloid leukemia in February 2021, Hiro published a book in Japanese on his experiences and travel in Canada, North and South America which includes his experience of living four seasons in Hillsboro. He always hoped to return to Hillsboro to say “hello” to his friends. Yasuhiro will be dearly missed.To&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=24272670&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=24272670&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Yasuhiro, please&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=24272670&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

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Wallace Lee 'Wally' Wittenberg,&nbsp;Knoxville, TN

<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Wallace-Wittenberg/#!/PhotosVideos">Wallace Lee "Wally" Wittenberg Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>

Wallace Lee Wittenberg of McPherson, KS passed away on October 20th, 2021. He passed away in Knoxville, TN where he resided after the loss of his beloved wife Norma L. Wittenberg in 2015.

Wallace was born in Canton, KS on June 3, 1927, to parents Walter E. and Lila G. Wittenberg. 

After finishing school, Wallace joined the United States Navy serving his duty on the U.S.S. Columbia during World War II. 

He returned from the military to Canton and on June 11th, 1947, he and Norma were married. 

Wallace and Norma moved to McPherson, KS where he took co-ownership of Central Services until 1988. After retirement he went back to work inspecting pipelines for the city of McPherson. Wallace loved having projects to keep himself busy and was very skilled in many areas. 

Wallace was a devoted member of The First Christian Church for almost 50 years, serving as both a deacon and elder. He was also a member of Isis Shrine in Salina.

Wallace was a friend to many. He genuinely enjoyed spending time with friends and family. His laughter and good nature, that at times could be a little mischievous, was a favorite to his family.

Wallace was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Lila Wittenberg, his wife Norma and daughter Gayla Sue. 

He leaves behind his sister Bernice I. Banman of McPherson, KS; his son Gary and wife Cathy of Knoxville, TN; his six granddaughters, Linda Cook (Dan), Tammie Cook (Tim), Gayla Wilkinson (Jon), Angie Wittenberg, Chelsea Taylor (Robbie), Amy Reynolds (Steve). Wallace also leaves several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Wallace will be held on Thursday, March 17th, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at First Chrisitan Church in McPherson, KS with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating . His final resting place will be at Crestwood Memorial Park Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Christian Church and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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

<h2>Wallace Lee 'Wally' Wittenberg,&nbsp;Knoxville, TN</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1647096711890.jpeg" alt="Wallace Lee 'Wally' Wittenberg" />
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 </figure><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Wallace-Wittenberg/#!/PhotosVideos">Wallace Lee "Wally" Wittenberg Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>June 3, 1927 - October 20, 2021Wallace Lee Wittenberg of McPherson, KS passed away on October 20th, 2021. He passed away in Knoxville, TN where he resided after the loss of his beloved wife Norma L. Wittenberg in 2015. Wallace was born in Canton, KS on June 3, 1927, to parents Walter E. and Lila G. Wittenberg. After finishing school, Wallace joined the United States Navy serving his duty on the U.S.S. Columbia during World War II. He returned from the military to Canton and on June 11th, 1947, he and Norma were married. Wallace and Norma moved to McPherson, KS where he took co-ownership of Central Services until 1988. After retirement he went back to work inspecting pipelines for the city of McPherson. Wallace loved having projects to keep himself busy and was very skilled in many areas. Wallace was a devoted member of The First Christian Church for almost 50 years, serving as both a deacon and elder. He was also a member of Isis Shrine in Salina.Wallace was a friend to many. He genuinely enjoyed spending time with friends and family. His laughter and good nature, that at times could be a little mischievous, was a favorite to his family.Wallace was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Lila Wittenberg, his wife Norma and daughter Gayla Sue. He leaves behind his sister Bernice I. Banman of McPherson, KS; his son Gary and wife Cathy of Knoxville, TN; his six granddaughters, Linda Cook (Dan), Tammie Cook (Tim), Gayla Wilkinson (Jon), Angie Wittenberg, Chelsea Taylor (Robbie), Amy Reynolds (Steve). Wallace also leaves several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Wallace will be held on Thursday, March 17th, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at First Chrisitan Church in McPherson, KS with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating . His final resting place will be at Crestwood Memorial Park Cemetery will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Christian Church and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Wallace Lee "Wally" Wittenberg, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Wallace Lee 'Wally' Wittenberg

<a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/donald-turnquist">Donald H. Turnquist Obituary 2022 - Stockham Funeral Home (stockhamfamily.com)</a>

Donald Herman Turnquist, 96, a lifetime Lindsborg, KS area resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg.&nbsp; He was a farmer and stockman.

Don was born on August 1, 1925, in McPherson, KS, the son of Herman Valentin and Helen Elizabeth (Nelson) Turnquist.&nbsp; He graduated from Lindsborg High school in 1943.&nbsp; On October 2, 1948, Don was united in marriage to Geneva Mae Schafer in McPherson, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children, Steve, Larry, Bryce, and Donna.

Survivors include: his loving wife of 73 years, Geneva Turnquist of Lindsborg, KS; four children, Steven (Michele) Turnquist of Austin, TX, Larry (Kathy) Turnquist of Salina, KS, Bryce (Patty) Turnquist of Lindsborg, KS, and Donna (Emery) Wiens of Topeka, KS; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, John Turnquist, and a sister, Dorothy Fisher.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lindsborg.&nbsp; A private graveside service will be at the Freemount Lutheran Church Cemetery.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church, Lindsborg, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

To send flowers to the family in memory of Donald H. Turnquist, please visit our<a href="https://www.condolences.com/Stockham-Funeral-Home/flowers?bgs=N95%2B%2FDq1zu5ggH9SNid6jZSovqViSx7bL1TeFoQ20C7hq2Ka6WayHfAp5tQs4KA56UeLPngLckCSBlIR8p47ViQdc21nqN9EmZ9bAJ1cDsgnKO7hCxzgX4teai4wf0JGDvUpwTl1xhLLqLvPpbT4w%2BXHnFjrxCpDbzat3EdSdSndU2FOAhHieoQC0UOc%2F1bjo2cul64cHtI%2Fd7FjCbUXSBzuWNIdl9caa7v1wmOFvaaDISd%2BAftMQ4p4ikDaPv%2BD1V1TeSfUgDNoZCxM0o8hQMOERWSCGxvHMAzOD3gh20cpXd4gVmbwkr3ZWaega5o7aLHVyRM727WrX%2FBSXzfq018X1doJcX3WN8WdFQwjIF3voh8nWFEyU52hcfwALR6olbUUFOA2LfMX4adlihuiJvvaHIWd%2BLM6oNueRpq9XmEbWPHhYoYAJmZiWAtNADjrVkCfWXe35WE2URBBx1G60Fipn0eON9dMGLlqZukS325ElOBs675YfzhamvqhlhLjvjuQdF2sF73%2FwDqwB4zE3lim3ZCmlTnWgrISor%2FQGa%2BFdDAANTEacdvC%2Fac9IMUNMWaK3JhqdcC22H65rA2LaEIAVjteoeEQDieVgdPEyZG6jWnIlwuUiS5bw8emiv3tyVAznkq3pxe8nZpIB0rNiNMWRBN0yXrmwtie%2F4KBgVue4mV1rTY8NWu5iHiv3W5VLSNRmrfHKzFQgxgqUfF6IlMpJWAtT2Pb8eb%2FMFtBAMO%2FtdFnWn3Q9HIHqR9XTuewhMEru150TsaNYsRLf8JFzBFlsVKgciXjLc7k1WcxcyTD4RRENe8Kv1K0GR2SukbpFgnjTuiOGZsYOidpyd%2FpKksmMqfkIW1dp5ezk2AIZtqaQmLB0%2BJ%2BW0%2BKqJ2RVVco9ClfxenPRi3vY6Pfn9kQIMj8fTfRAMyfmnUCoEbHjJeeYfmyX1g9fwUNA7IkscZrJaUr0kx4O%2BvwK1cqtoRXadg9eG%2FXgxU6NNxqA6B6jYJyquWVrp544hsHI8v%2FXWJod%2BddQdBWGtDhKW%2F0whdDdPsymEaEfzd1ICaJpYa7jIWr3uxoE67Y%2F5X372D9rlBKPlH9n%2BwTejJBK1nWzJhx4%2FK4jV4%2Br3Hv6CRbm6nIrTcN0xtY7K97q1%2BU6wdNKhOZTeXbzBErdVLPpm4J0pP7GT%2FxSJu5uUW7HSKjQANESBObi39W%2BRj69xkvj1BKKh8zHSuAw67%2Fnaby%2FNRk%2FnSUctYmy1zpDuptn73qx9rYMYn8bR5mKPg8LEFJ9sw7avqz9OUQMNaerejFfxG4bAPxbVJ2PnmBqJ5roKYZ3mqqkatrAF%2B0%2BK7p%2FbwIPG%2B3mnHP" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/donald-turnquist">Donald H. Turnquist Obituary 2022 - Stockham Funeral Home (stockhamfamily.com)</a>August 1, 1925 - March 9, 2022Donald Herman Turnquist, 96, a lifetime Lindsborg, KS area resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg.&nbsp; He was a farmer and stockman.Don was born on August 1, 1925, in McPherson, KS, the son of Herman Valentin and Helen Elizabeth (Nelson) Turnquist.&nbsp; He graduated from Lindsborg High school in 1943.&nbsp; On October 2, 1948, Don was united in marriage to Geneva Mae Schafer in McPherson, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children, Steve, Larry, Bryce, and Donna.Survivors include: his loving wife of 73 years, Geneva Turnquist of Lindsborg, KS; four children, Steven (Michele) Turnquist of Austin, TX, Larry (Kathy) Turnquist of Salina, KS, Bryce (Patty) Turnquist of Lindsborg, KS, and Donna (Emery) Wiens of Topeka, KS; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, John Turnquist, and a sister, Dorothy Fisher.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lindsborg.&nbsp; A private graveside service will be at the Freemount Lutheran Church Cemetery.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church, Lindsborg, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family in memory of Donald H. Turnquist, please visit our<a href="https://www.condolences.com/Stockham-Funeral-Home/flowers?bgs=N95%2B%2FDq1zu5ggH9SNid6jZSovqViSx7bL1TeFoQ20C7hq2Ka6WayHfAp5tQs4KA56UeLPngLckCSBlIR8p47ViQdc21nqN9EmZ9bAJ1cDsgnKO7hCxzgX4teai4wf0JGDvUpwTl1xhLLqLvPpbT4w%2BXHnFjrxCpDbzat3EdSdSndU2FOAhHieoQC0UOc%2F1bjo2cul64cHtI%2Fd7FjCbUXSBzuWNIdl9caa7v1wmOFvaaDISd%2BAftMQ4p4ikDaPv%2BD1V1TeSfUgDNoZCxM0o8hQMOERWSCGxvHMAzOD3gh20cpXd4gVmbwkr3ZWaega5o7aLHVyRM727WrX%2FBSXzfq018X1doJcX3WN8WdFQwjIF3voh8nWFEyU52hcfwALR6olbUUFOA2LfMX4adlihuiJvvaHIWd%2BLM6oNueRpq9XmEbWPHhYoYAJmZiWAtNADjrVkCfWXe35WE2URBBx1G60Fipn0eON9dMGLlqZukS325ElOBs675YfzhamvqhlhLjvjuQdF2sF73%2FwDqwB4zE3lim3ZCmlTnWgrISor%2FQGa%2BFdDAANTEacdvC%2Fac9IMUNMWaK3JhqdcC22H65rA2LaEIAVjteoeEQDieVgdPEyZG6jWnIlwuUiS5bw8emiv3tyVAznkq3pxe8nZpIB0rNiNMWRBN0yXrmwtie%2F4KBgVue4mV1rTY8NWu5iHiv3W5VLSNRmrfHKzFQgxgqUfF6IlMpJWAtT2Pb8eb%2FMFtBAMO%2FtdFnWn3Q9HIHqR9XTuewhMEru150TsaNYsRLf8JFzBFlsVKgciXjLc7k1WcxcyTD4RRENe8Kv1K0GR2SukbpFgnjTuiOGZsYOidpyd%2FpKksmMqfkIW1dp5ezk2AIZtqaQmLB0%2BJ%2BW0%2BKqJ2RVVco9ClfxenPRi3vY6Pfn9kQIMj8fTfRAMyfmnUCoEbHjJeeYfmyX1g9fwUNA7IkscZrJaUr0kx4O%2BvwK1cqtoRXadg9eG%2FXgxU6NNxqA6B6jYJyquWVrp544hsHI8v%2FXWJod%2BddQdBWGtDhKW%2F0whdDdPsymEaEfzd1ICaJpYa7jIWr3uxoE67Y%2F5X372D9rlBKPlH9n%2BwTejJBK1nWzJhx4%2FK4jV4%2Br3Hv6CRbm6nIrTcN0xtY7K97q1%2BU6wdNKhOZTeXbzBErdVLPpm4J0pP7GT%2FxSJu5uUW7HSKjQANESBObi39W%2BRj69xkvj1BKKh8zHSuAw67%2Fnaby%2FNRk%2FnSUctYmy1zpDuptn73qx9rYMYn8bR5mKPg8LEFJ9sw7avqz9OUQMNaerejFfxG4bAPxbVJ2PnmBqJ5roKYZ3mqqkatrAF%2B0%2BK7p%2FbwIPG%2B3mnHP" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Donald H. Turnquist

<a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/bonnie-steffen">Obituary | Bonnie Steffen | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>

Bonnie (Sanders) Steffen died at the age of 102 on March 10, 2022 at Clay County Hospital.&nbsp; She was born on October 13, 1919 and grew up southeast of Lamar in Ottawa County, Kansas.&nbsp; Bonnie was the daughter of Frank and Carrie (Stewart) Sanders.&nbsp; 

Bonnie was predeceased by her parents and siblings Darrell Sanders, Loy Sanders, Lela Blomberg, Boyd Sanders (twin) and Javene Whitley.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Bonnie married the love of her life Vergil Glenn Steffen on May 9, 1941 who passed away on February 22, 2008.

Bonnie was united in marriage to Vergil at the home of her parents near Lamar, Kansas and to this union two sons were born, Glenn Boyd and Allen Eugene.&nbsp; 

Bonnie is survived by her two sons Glenn Steffen of Wakefield, Kansas and Allen Steffen and his wife Gwen of Wiggins, Colorado.&nbsp; Bonnie has four grandchildren Lisa Sheets, Debbie Newman (husband Ralph), Boyd Steffen (wife Angela) and Tiffany Steffen.&nbsp; She also has six great-grandchildren Jessica Sheets, Jeremie Sheets, Tristan Newman, Megan Newman, Elijah Steffen and Isaiah Steffen.

Bonnie was a member of the Uniondale Baptist Church and later attended the Clay Center Bible Church.&nbsp; In most recent years she attended the First Baptist Church of Clay Center with her son Glenn until she was unable to do so.&nbsp; Bonnie turned over the management of the farm to her son Glenn in 2016 and lived with Glenn for the last five years.

She was a graduate of Minneapolis High School, completing her post graduate studies at Clay Center High School and attended Kansas State University for her teaching certificate.&nbsp; Bonnie began her teaching career in Ottawa County at Grass Valley and Finn schools teaching 1st through 8th grades.&nbsp; She went on to teach in Clay County at Diamond and Union Dale Schools.&nbsp; 

Once married, her family became her focus. While raising two children Vergil and Bonnie managed the farm south of Clay Center.&nbsp; Along the way, Bonnie worked as a bookkeeper for WW Smith &amp; Sons John Deere Tractor in Clay Center.&nbsp; Bonnie then helped care for her mother Carrie at the end of her life while studying to be a nurse’s aide.&nbsp; After her mother’s passing, Bonnie worked at Clay Center Hospital as a nurse’s aide, loving on all of the babies in the nursey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bonnie had a servant’s heart, preferring to make sure everyone else’s needs were met before taking time for herself.&nbsp; She had fond memories of her twin brother Boyd who passed away at eight years old and was looking forward to seeing him again.&nbsp;

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Tuesday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS.

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

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Memorials: First Baptist Church c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/bonnie-steffen">Obituary | Bonnie Steffen | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>Bonnie (Sanders) Steffen died at the age of 102 on March 10, 2022 at Clay County Hospital.&nbsp; She was born on October 13, 1919 and grew up southeast of Lamar in Ottawa County, Kansas.&nbsp; Bonnie was the daughter of Frank and Carrie (Stewart) Sanders.&nbsp; Bonnie was predeceased by her parents and siblings Darrell Sanders, Loy Sanders, Lela Blomberg, Boyd Sanders (twin) and Javene Whitley.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bonnie married the love of her life Vergil Glenn Steffen on May 9, 1941 who passed away on February 22, 2008.Bonnie was united in marriage to Vergil at the home of her parents near Lamar, Kansas and to this union two sons were born, Glenn Boyd and Allen Eugene.&nbsp; Bonnie is survived by her two sons Glenn Steffen of Wakefield, Kansas and Allen Steffen and his wife Gwen of Wiggins, Colorado.&nbsp; Bonnie has four grandchildren Lisa Sheets, Debbie Newman (husband Ralph), Boyd Steffen (wife Angela) and Tiffany Steffen.&nbsp; She also has six great-grandchildren Jessica Sheets, Jeremie Sheets, Tristan Newman, Megan Newman, Elijah Steffen and Isaiah Steffen.Bonnie was a member of the Uniondale Baptist Church and later attended the Clay Center Bible Church.&nbsp; In most recent years she attended the First Baptist Church of Clay Center with her son Glenn until she was unable to do so.&nbsp; Bonnie turned over the management of the farm to her son Glenn in 2016 and lived with Glenn for the last five years.She was a graduate of Minneapolis High School, completing her post graduate studies at Clay Center High School and attended Kansas State University for her teaching certificate.&nbsp; Bonnie began her teaching career in Ottawa County at Grass Valley and Finn schools teaching 1st through 8th grades.&nbsp; She went on to teach in Clay County at Diamond and Union Dale Schools.&nbsp; Once married, her family became her focus. While raising two children Vergil and Bonnie managed the farm south of Clay Center.&nbsp; Along the way, Bonnie worked as a bookkeeper for WW Smith &amp; Sons John Deere Tractor in Clay Center.&nbsp; Bonnie then helped care for her mother Carrie at the end of her life while studying to be a nurse’s aide.&nbsp; After her mother’s passing, Bonnie worked at Clay Center Hospital as a nurse’s aide, loving on all of the babies in the nursey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bonnie had a servant’s heart, preferring to make sure everyone else’s needs were met before taking time for herself.&nbsp; She had fond memories of her twin brother Boyd who passed away at eight years old and was looking forward to seeing him again.&nbsp;Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Tuesday at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS.Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.Memorials: First Baptist Church c/o the funeral home.

Bonnie (Sanders) Steffen

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/lawerence-oyer">Lawrence Oyer Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

“Larry” Oyer, 95, passed from this earth on March 9, 2022 and is now in heaven with his Lord and Savior.

Lawrence was born in the Concord community in Ford County, near Dodge City, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Lawrence attended schools in Dodge City, Jetmore, Ness City, Gem, and in 1945, graduated from high school in Greensburg, Kansas.&nbsp; He received his BA degree from Ottawa University in 1954, attended Central Baptist Seminary for two years, attended classes at Emporia State and was awarded his master of science degree from Fort Hays State University in 1965.&nbsp;

Following in his father’s footsteps, Lawrence was called into Christian ministry.&nbsp; He was licensed to preach at the North Ottawa Baptist Church, Ottawa, Kansas and ordained as an American Baptist Minister in 1957 while at Stillwell Baptist Church, Stillwell, Kansas.&nbsp; He served as pastor in churches across Kansas, including LaHarpe Baptist Church, LaHarpe, Kansas; Bethel Baptist Church and Hillsdale Presbyterian Church, Hillsdale, Kansas; Stillwell Baptist Church, Stillwell, Kansas; Belpre Baptist Church, Belpre, Kansas; Berean Baptist Church, Hutchinson, Kansas; Woodlawn Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas; and Bethany Baptist Church, Bentley, Kansas.&nbsp; Over the years, Lawrence served as camp director, camp pastor, counselor, and caretaker in American Baptist camps.&nbsp; He gave hours of his time and lots of hard work to many construction projects for camps as well as for the American Baptist Disaster Relief program.

Besides being a minister, Lawrence was also an elementary school teacher and school administrator.&nbsp; He began teaching at the Concord School near Dodge City where his mother had attended and also taught when Larry was a small boy.&nbsp; He also worked in Kansas school districts at Hillsdale, Larned,&nbsp; Lewis, Haviland, and Moundridge.&nbsp; During his career he was involved in sports programs, building projects, and community events.

“Larry” loved antique cars and owned and restored a 1931 Model A, 1926 Model T, and a 1953&nbsp; Crestline Victoria.&nbsp; He enjoyed being part of car clubs and participating in antique car tours.

For nearly half a century, Lawrence served the Lord in every way he knew how.&nbsp; Most often, it meant building something.&nbsp; Homes, churches, congregations, ministries...a family.&nbsp; No matter what “Larry” built, it was the consequence of taking an honest look at what lay before him, seeing what needed to be done, and simply doing it.

Lawrence is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mabel Oyer, Newton, Kansas; daughters M. Kay Pearson, Newton, Kansas; M. Jo Templin (Michael), Wichita, Kansas; son-in-law, Jim Mathews, Nixa, Missouri;&nbsp; grandsons Ben Hawk (Jessica), Isaac Pearson, Kenny Scarpelli, all of Wichita, Kansas, Dane Templin (Bethany), Lakewood, Colorado; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Scarpelli, Hartley Hagen, Everett Templin, and Orion Licata.

Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents Amos Oyer and Marie (Oyer) Dobbin, siblings Juanita Spindler, Inez Waln, Wesley Oyer; daughter Marilyn Mathews and son-in-law, Steve Pearson.

Services will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Crosswind Conference Center Mabee Center, Hesston, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing will be at 9:30 a.m., funeral service at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; Burial will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, Kansas on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.&nbsp; 

Memorials are designated to the Bethany Baptist Church, Oyer Hall Building Fund or Good Shepherd Hospice, Newton, Kansas.&nbsp; Funeral Home&nbsp; - Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion, Kansas.&nbsp; 

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

To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Yazel-Megli-Funeral-Home-Marion/trees/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcIlJgj2mTyl4y09X4cVBDjIfY6zloz5Ae%2BA7YRoCJ1tkn2JLl4dP8IrjXbJrgeGL3uS4UUHvH7RY4V42Ol7z0JjZiAZ%2BSIKm5dDjVCr1pS%2FoH%2B6pwBlMLUPGRh4WiA7B8sSlBraBilTsw4MsRZ6f0hOGd675KLF59AClGWgTCYKtSFxTx9gjBHvJBvBYlVpB4hT6DKBgSl%2FAa%2BDg0NlwFZ7%2FERW71pByyY6HgjvzcyexyCYEXIafPCZek9DeOqFxmJADLY%2Bp85oODr8Cbg2aTcnQOjxZ7XaJ%2BLuP1EhIoDTu6HzAegVHM2JnnP9WDyjK5QnqJQky%2FPoBqtJAqRhqvn4jgFCX%2BD1l07xa675kpCD5UcPWUKwuK4L%2FOPxb8ny6jXK%2Fa9QmOxEFZQJ%2BkNFhT6X4KQuA2awDry4ezEVPc%2FlGk6feffSNNKRklgq%2BgXNAVQoCnU4o76jyn6OYb1ByOGJioUB03HQn9A5Zm4Oqyn9vQpPEgSJj0RHnGpCkDWM%2FuciM%2F23bdqFCjtccI%2BiSHlk0sFCn6I6Sk8ErZhtNsapjEY4spdVkUh6eoZQDmu04stK5habKsO7YNucYz%2BPts6yPKIjJGGou314WQp4IfNSKZVV2EHCsNXfUHGIK9agxK1I6PVnN4u1XFdKlbo%2FAxIU3sblGK6%2BuZqsHNRWNzWjKS85fuKVvM8VOJXPCG0lNQMLcZYFzVFnbNglpsdbU0iTVGUjESCXFj3dgZtc6hNQMWAKPV%2FbKPj85ARGUPqGDM85xYf1MzOM%2BPaUHlXcJ3I7h9Rf404FmSdgzT7CcIGXR9nhkIraB4oSKgH%2BuqL2nxdv6OBk8JMi3Wuv8SUYZHaMswD2CRsKjxHBGs7XRpc7IF18JdAtc8E5NfG3uphsh4UgiZaaA6M8kmjYMgyrTxIeiErXivmvOCIpsPBiT%2BeTe%2BbzIOI3qGWxVn%2FZ%2FwMSN9Z0GNQYuxn6VjjlSTn%2F7ezQw%2Bt%2Bo16mCe2amIlf3NhEr8FbZurNY5PN2Y97gUvnFHB6Y%2BzHs1z%2BTUA9QT02GXwH89X6lgXOSKIrImvJL9Z23f%2Bpx5xt1UuJj6bz4dQriWroErrzrgitxGZElT4zWQ7rNLYG8YMXiLl3EV8LnnnSURBw4iV5iOFIptGroG9zV40A5yYFgGjXzjGPp2oY7y4Sw4NtdR6DRr9zoxCT7IMiv8jgwYPDXo%2BREs19nt%2FX4bx5BbNuFJQl5F9XpAVUc4U2CEFfgiRUKzBo190rFhXLh5jC6P7kWmq18r2dvdYzuGz%2FrG3rmw%2BWl0bOPEUoL2wsNGVajftIMDfQceKarYa9NXtlDPQYkHTcX3TdyX6iMASLwuBqAPDmOx7RYUcpuZtux8kt6PLvlTN0dORtv5wWAC920tyB8CFsh37WwoNMXMGyFSiJQKZcDQm6Y3UTCiCpPXHVSIuEkZlBD9%2BCZVMY1UJO7jd5kyLcCrkJVmjWNUpNtmTjRqMDPOTxnTojxQXifBQqjpbVyYS047r7UZ5Y4ILpYzb73bMI9yjpn%2F4j9BXDIDzAMLNOEc61cKgh61oOKApSfRWsBBzWtpovKX0xkVAH0FHmi9B%2BaH2sUOAVqQeBP0S1vm41U5wtggCSPvbBZtfhILR8i%2BVj5XrgqXSWL881koQm8o%2FJFb3E7B0%2Fa9ui21HDjLEGjVlAPEyvZpGpMYaB2z%2BoumOoPMFSJ%2F7LDho7XUgK5%2BurZw1A69keMXHRBWA7H1a79WaWRj%2BcuuTpIKZZzdG2MiJ3ugQVMg5IiEHty%2FzIEBkwH6VyW5vu5hTyUAUM7jYdg3r%2BNXDELYpUhhkEOqk69kLLqIJuD5SVcpG7JID4bz2Fnymp%2FRasNGkeRorFgPXG2ILsRRVfQTp8bEQYWE4RIBDfxPXLL5bsbR2p2wO1HHNqY8HjHXhpYBw%3D%3D">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Lawrence Oyer, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Yazel-Megli-Funeral-Home-Marion/flowers/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcIlJgj2mTyl4y09X4cVBDjIfY6zloz5Ae%2BA7YRoCJ1tkn2JLl4dP8IrjXbJrgeGL3uS4UUHvH7RY4V42Ol7z0JjZiAZ%2BSIKm5dDjVCr1pS%2FoH%2B6pwBlMLUPGRh4WiA7B8sSlBraBilTsw4MsRZ6f0hOGd675KLF59AClGWgTCYKtSFxTx9gjBHvJBvBYlVpB4hT6DKBgSl%2FAa%2BDg0NlwFZ7%2FERW71pByyY6HgjvzcyexyCYEXIafPCZek9DeOqFxmJADLY%2Bp85oODr8Cbg2aTcnQOjxZ7XaJ%2BLuP1EhIoDTu6HzAegVHM2JnnP9WDyjK5QnqJQky%2FPoBqtJAqRhqvn4jgFCX%2BD1l07xa675kpCD5UcPWUKwuK4L%2FOPxb8ny6jXK%2Fa9QmOxEFZQJ%2BkNFhT6X4KQuA2awDry4ezEVPc%2FlGk6feffSNNKRklgq%2BgXNAVQoCnU4o76jyn6OYb1ByOGJioUB03HQn9A5Zm4Oqyn9vQpPEgSJj0RHnGpCkDWM%2FuciM%2F23bdqFCjtccI%2BiSHlk0sFCn6I6Sk8ErZhtNsapjEY4spdVkUh6eoZQDmu04stK5habKsO7YNucYz%2BPts6yPKIjJGGou314WQp4IfNSKZVV2EHCsNXfUHGIK9agxK1I6PVnN4u1XFdKlbo%2FAxIU3sblGK6%2BuZqsHNRWNzWjKS85fuKVvM8VOJXPCG0lNQMLcZYFzVFnbNglpsdbU0iTVGUjESCXFj3dgZtc6hNQMWAKPV%2FbKPj85ARGUPqGDM85xYf1MzOM%2BPaUHlXcJ3I7h9Rf404FmSdgzT7CcIGXR9nhkIraB4oSKgH%2BuqL2nxdv6OBk8JMi3Wuv8SUYZHaMswD2CRsKjxHBGs7XRpc7IF18JdAtc8E5NfG3uphsh4UgiZaaA6M8kmjYMgyrTxIeiErXivmvOCIpsPBiT%2BeTe%2BbzIOI3qGWxVn%2FZ%2FwMSN9Z0GNQYuxn6VjjlSTn%2F7ezQw%2Bt%2Bo16mCe2amIlf3NhEr8FbZurNY5PN2Y97gUvnFHB6Y%2BzHs1z%2BTUA9QT02GXwH89X6lgXOSKIrImvJL9Z23f%2Bpx5xt1UuJj6bz4dQriWroErrzrgitxGZElT4zWQ7rNLYG8YMXiLl3EV8LnnnSURBw4iV5iOFIptGroG9zV40A5yYFgGjXzjGPp2oY7y4Sw4NtdR6DRr9zoxCT7IMiv8jgwYPDXo%2BREs19nt%2FX4bx5BbNuFJQl5F9XpAVUc4U2CEFfgiRUKzBo190rFhXLh5jC6P7kWmq18r2dvdYzuGz%2FrG3rmw%2BWl0bOPEUoL2wsNGVajftIMDfQceKarYa9NXtlDPQYkHTcX3TdyX6iMASLwuBqAPDmOx7RYUcpuZtux8kt6PLvlTN0dORtv5wWAC920tyB8CFsh37WwoNMXMGyFSiJQKZcDQm6Y3UTCiCpPXHVSIuEkZlBD9%2BCZVMY1UJO7jd5kyLcCrkJVmjWNUpNtmTjRqMDPOTxnTojxQXifBQqjpbVyYS047r7UZ5Y4ILpYzb73bMI9yjpn%2F4j9BXDIDzAMLNOEc61cKgh61oOKApSfRWsBBzWtpovKX0xkVAH0FHmi9B%2BaH2sUOAVqQeBP0S1vm41U5wtggCSPvbBZtfhILR8i%2BVj5XrgqXSWL881koQm8o%2FJFb3E7B0%2Fa9ui21HDjLEGjVlAPEyvZpGpMYaB2z%2BoumOoPMFSJ%2F7LDho7XUgK5%2BurZw1A69keMXHRBWA7H1a79WaWRj%2BcuuTpIKZZzdG2MiJ3ugQVMg5IiEHty%2FzIEBkwH6VyW5vu5hTyUAUM7jYdg3r%2BNXDELYpUhhkEOqk69kLLqIJuD5SVcpG7JID4bz2Fnymp%2FRasNGkeRorFgPXG2ILsRRVfQTp8bEQYWE4RIBDfxPXLL5bsbR2p2wO1HHNqY8HjHXhpYBw%3D%3D">flower store</a>.

<h2>Lawrence Edward Oyer</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/lawerence-oyer">Lawrence Oyer Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>June 17, 1926 - March 9, 2022“Larry” Oyer, 95, passed from this earth on March 9, 2022 and is now in heaven with his Lord and Savior.Lawrence was born in the Concord community in Ford County, near Dodge City, Kansas.&nbsp; Lawrence attended schools in Dodge City, Jetmore, Ness City, Gem, and in 1945, graduated from high school in Greensburg, Kansas.&nbsp; He received his BA degree from Ottawa University in 1954, attended Central Baptist Seminary for two years, attended classes at Emporia State and was awarded his master of science degree from Fort Hays State University in 1965.&nbsp;Following in his father’s footsteps, Lawrence was called into Christian ministry.&nbsp; He was licensed to preach at the North Ottawa Baptist Church, Ottawa, Kansas and ordained as an American Baptist Minister in 1957 while at Stillwell Baptist Church, Stillwell, Kansas.&nbsp; He served as pastor in churches across Kansas, including LaHarpe Baptist Church, LaHarpe, Kansas; Bethel Baptist Church and Hillsdale Presbyterian Church, Hillsdale, Kansas; Stillwell Baptist Church, Stillwell, Kansas; Belpre Baptist Church, Belpre, Kansas; Berean Baptist Church, Hutchinson, Kansas; Woodlawn Baptist Church, Wichita, Kansas; and Bethany Baptist Church, Bentley, Kansas.&nbsp; Over the years, Lawrence served as camp director, camp pastor, counselor, and caretaker in American Baptist camps.&nbsp; He gave hours of his time and lots of hard work to many construction projects for camps as well as for the American Baptist Disaster Relief program.Besides being a minister, Lawrence was also an elementary school teacher and school administrator.&nbsp; He began teaching at the Concord School near Dodge City where his mother had attended and also taught when Larry was a small boy.&nbsp; He also worked in Kansas school districts at Hillsdale, Larned,&nbsp; Lewis, Haviland, and Moundridge.&nbsp; During his career he was involved in sports programs, building projects, and community events.“Larry” loved antique cars and owned and restored a 1931 Model A, 1926 Model T, and a 1953&nbsp; Crestline Victoria.&nbsp; He enjoyed being part of car clubs and participating in antique car tours.For nearly half a century, Lawrence served the Lord in every way he knew how.&nbsp; Most often, it meant building something.&nbsp; Homes, churches, congregations, ministries...a family.&nbsp; No matter what “Larry” built, it was the consequence of taking an honest look at what lay before him, seeing what needed to be done, and simply doing it.Lawrence is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mabel Oyer, Newton, Kansas; daughters M. Kay Pearson, Newton, Kansas; M. Jo Templin (Michael), Wichita, Kansas; son-in-law, Jim Mathews, Nixa, Missouri;&nbsp; grandsons Ben Hawk (Jessica), Isaac Pearson, Kenny Scarpelli, all of Wichita, Kansas, Dane Templin (Bethany), Lakewood, Colorado; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Scarpelli, Hartley Hagen, Everett Templin, and Orion Licata.Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents Amos Oyer and Marie (Oyer) Dobbin, siblings Juanita Spindler, Inez Waln, Wesley Oyer; daughter Marilyn Mathews and son-in-law, Steve Pearson.Services will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Crosswind Conference Center Mabee Center, Hesston, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing will be at 9:30 a.m., funeral service at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; Burial will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, Kansas on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials are designated to the Bethany Baptist Church, Oyer Hall Building Fund or Good Shepherd Hospice, Newton, Kansas.&nbsp; Funeral Home&nbsp; - Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion, Kansas.&nbsp; Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Lawrence at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.To plant&nbsp;<a 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Lawrence Edward Oyer

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/kathryn-armstrong-1">Kathryn Armstrong Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Kathryn Ann (Park) Armstrong was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1939 to Willard Grant (Bill) Park and Edith (Caress) Park at the Stubenhofer Home in Strong City, Kansas. 

Kathryn grew up south of Clements, Kansas with her sister Mildred and brother Bill. At the young age of 4 ½ she lost her mother. After the loss of their mother they lived with their grandparents until their father remarried Jesse Fagg from Emporia. The family then moved to their family farm south of the Stone Arch Bridge near Clements. 

Kathryn attended school in Clements where she graduated as valedictorian in 1957.

 In September of 1958 she was united in marriage to Delvin O’Dell. To this union they welcomed three children, Rhonda Leigh, Bret Wade and Brenda Dee.

 From the time she graduated she had numerous jobs as a bookkeeper for several businesses in Florence and Marion. In 1970 she and Delvin purchased Beaston’s Market in Florence and started O’Dell’s Grocery that they ran together with their children until 1987.

In 1988 she married Dean Armstrong in Arizona and together they owned and managed many businesses in Florence and Marion where she did all of the bookkeeping. 

After their retirement they enjoyed traveling and doing antique shows where they made many friends. During this time they wintered in Florida and came back to Kansas to enjoy time with family during the summer at their cabin at the Marion County Lake. 

Kathryn enjoyed hosting many friends and family in their home and was always ready to finish the evening with a good round of Rummikub or pitch.She loved all holidays but her favorite holiday was Christmas where she loved having all of the family in for a meal, gift exchange and the traditional pitch tournament that everyone tried so hard to beat Grandma at! If she knew someone was coming she had to immediately bake fresh cookies! Her cookie plate was never empty!

 Kathryn was a member of the Florence Christian Church where she taught Sunday School. She was baptized on Easter Sunday with her daughter Rhonda. She recently told one of her granddaughters that her greatest accomplishment in her life was her family who she adored as much as they adored her. Kathryn enjoyed many hours reading, playing board games and cards with family and friends. 

Kathryn passed away on March 9th, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Dean and son Bret. 

She is survived by her children, daughters Rhonda (Eldon) Hett of Marion, Brenda (Bill) Clouse of Smithville, MO and daughter-in-law Randi O’Dell of Peabody; stepdaughters Ann (Tim) Heide of Texas and Ellen (Mike) Egan of El Dorado; grandchildren Jerod (Natalie) Hett, Justin (Brea) Hett, Shawna (Albert) Johnson, Megan (Joel) Thomas, Alysha (Alex) Haines all of Marion, Kellan Clouse of Milton, FL and Keaton Clouse of Smithville, MO; stepgrandchildren John Egan, Jaymie (Jesse) Adams, Ashley and Olivia Heide; great-grandchildren Easton, Nina and Ian Hett, Lily, Otis and Guss Hett, Caileigh and Carlynn Johnson, Rylee and Clayton Thomas and Tessa, Rhett and Lucas Haines; siblings, Mildred (John) Hein of Wichita and Bill (Donna) Park of Sanger, Texas; sister-in-law June (Armstrong) Hoffman of Arizona and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday from 6- 8 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion.&nbsp; Her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Christian Church of Florence.&nbsp; 

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;

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

To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Yazel-Megli-Funeral-Home-Marion/trees/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcIEFwFDyD3YT%2FiGcS7g8tPJ4pLskBMJhJGR%2FRBMPhGqqgNnyjFaLsEA8N0Qhluw5601%2BJW2YDxGnfQ3zqx1xh%2B974Y0mpGy82Kk97s5LIZX6FYBIom722R4DLHxVJTUs4aLujw2%2FCSBf%2Be%2FRjcrIkZ9bn4uGDn%2Frl47VUs09R82Igz%2F44jiCHkMdaLh2uLNmRrMZByR7rKjiUNQKDOwudtSs%2Bxm2jzo3rCj09H6rZsfmXtJwDMfdYt0vONa9ialBGZgojM5trWFpm7%2B20HSid1XusFDczEdpsrkkaFIYEN6reVdCr3b5Im8WZ0Dz%2Bw4CLEqFtcmn0IJb8X8Cr1V66TLUF1skWl%2FwGJ1sh3%2BqJmu4%2FeXQUuB3fmS9Q82P19YRYQiDTLXj%2FfD4%2BLVPPL0bfB5zXCPb2yit1NVKrhmRwPVEXy50BGz6l%2FqJ%2Bc8bpDZ%2FlJf5JHqCzm2WgeJyEoiv2v104lzGXr4riIGJAbndaT%2BK863%2Fw6%2FShoQM%2FBkJMhhZPux6sO9oPKDE4PB%2Fdr4MTcHgmODaZZxkkeXE6mbuwM9qQfTaixVAkVBe%2F7cMeJj6hND5JBthXVUJSGN5sOJ6KTN9c8x8HoLS9V0U3f0P78Kq3oPJfz0QWVQcSHlpUB92gGv3ZYZD%2B7PwO35jxytE2wKQ4qdlFXaLVQyWT9UOIXXC2xSTkM5%2BEqTTx47Ly%2F%2Bv0ws5cOSWDaM5f5Y22cKzDH%2FxsFymWyGSizPoFwFVLEpd3gZLooUTEVSMtcPd1XPSeRDQSVz4wPCTRTlDJcTr0FBJxK1L5sFiaEQD4K3iNL%2BxlLE7q%2Fs6UFAz6ycHMRH13yro9xT%2BfiD2UJzA5sbEhIQUaZwnUbS2ymN8uwYPeFN2Pke6rr3ZmqCqQTIvnDMxQ%2FpDWzECntKhK2zPlav2fJp22fLCxeTw2BCO8KyL2drisNsgd0kozCBIrlXHKflEMCE4lRvlXn9IxLziiaU2kKwPvRqtxMEwVdsveP%2BglVRFVBQiWW3fcSEjnfwX8ZzIkJ82ucekyh8dbFGAvhcYa4XRgKtIZbe8ui3T2BnR9x9IWYbOgUtawwBw%2FWYQ2xXVEmd9MoXz8%2Fii7wL%2FystVZkxYIRMNbtxuwYcZaECAHjF5hL9g2L782xLKKOhK0spTB6nsAyTwpmyzyXr0I94DosFljFjrxjw2j%2FKGHqSsSc9VxUXwXdm06X2GbgHWr1tahOl3pe2xNnqXdeilnRigNhGr3%2BHt1vugKVKyZyh6QHY6jmqx%2FinQQJviyAQZozejdTsSO0%2FqQAURYwDlHNO2O%2FrNKMKmAfike%2BqmpXHe%2FUWgRyanSeeNYJRORxxNkq8dMAgTL3gVYFwOAz5xNRhQxWKqIqszcfUrfQXtfsf5uIXFfr7cQU4SqHcYhLsB8PnrH3smsbSne%2F%2F5k6bKXcfIdR3O1f9TqYcRbDSl7%2BLKb5qk8FvrTtfWtmd0Vj5xlYhMusJuXVoQacqX8B3DuYrYf7O3DQpMXGNjZZsuQHrRCEejfzKgMxjVCzQnfUn%2FznE156C%2BQgf4uQuV%2FpUgv%2BmLjMPv9a91jOH5%2FQYikIfc9WgkrJnuXgt4QrbEdk6Kte8yxwvNqsGkYsWLxHqmIl7S2yUuHM%2BXA%2BjbqVPMW9UjeNoYuxIIRRFW4lyO2yop8xndwGK2Ntf6t1tOurkUL6DnwIo%3D">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Kathryn Armstrong, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Yazel-Megli-Funeral-Home-Marion/flowers/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcIEFwFDyD3YT%2FiGcS7g8tPJ4pLskBMJhJGR%2FRBMPhGqqgNnyjFaLsEA8N0Qhluw5601%2BJW2YDxGnfQ3zqx1xh%2B974Y0mpGy82Kk97s5LIZX6FYBIom722R4DLHxVJTUs4aLujw2%2FCSBf%2Be%2FRjcrIkZ9bn4uGDn%2Frl47VUs09R82Igz%2F44jiCHkMdaLh2uLNmRrMZByR7rKjiUNQKDOwudtSs%2Bxm2jzo3rCj09H6rZsfmXtJwDMfdYt0vONa9ialBGZgojM5trWFpm7%2B20HSid1XusFDczEdpsrkkaFIYEN6reVdCr3b5Im8WZ0Dz%2Bw4CLEqFtcmn0IJb8X8Cr1V66TLUF1skWl%2FwGJ1sh3%2BqJmu4%2FeXQUuB3fmS9Q82P19YRYQiDTLXj%2FfD4%2BLVPPL0bfB5zXCPb2yit1NVKrhmRwPVEXy50BGz6l%2FqJ%2Bc8bpDZ%2FlJf5JHqCzm2WgeJyEoiv2v104lzGXr4riIGJAbndaT%2BK863%2Fw6%2FShoQM%2FBkJMhhZPux6sO9oPKDE4PB%2Fdr4MTcHgmODaZZxkkeXE6mbuwM9qQfTaixVAkVBe%2F7cMeJj6hND5JBthXVUJSGN5sOJ6KTN9c8x8HoLS9V0U3f0P78Kq3oPJfz0QWVQcSHlpUB92gGv3ZYZD%2B7PwO35jxytE2wKQ4qdlFXaLVQyWT9UOIXXC2xSTkM5%2BEqTTx47Ly%2F%2Bv0ws5cOSWDaM5f5Y22cKzDH%2FxsFymWyGSizPoFwFVLEpd3gZLooUTEVSMtcPd1XPSeRDQSVz4wPCTRTlDJcTr0FBJxK1L5sFiaEQD4K3iNL%2BxlLE7q%2Fs6UFAz6ycHMRH13yro9xT%2BfiD2UJzA5sbEhIQUaZwnUbS2ymN8uwYPeFN2Pke6rr3ZmqCqQTIvnDMxQ%2FpDWzECntKhK2zPlav2fJp22fLCxeTw2BCO8KyL2drisNsgd0kozCBIrlXHKflEMCE4lRvlXn9IxLziiaU2kKwPvRqtxMEwVdsveP%2BglVRFVBQiWW3fcSEjnfwX8ZzIkJ82ucekyh8dbFGAvhcYa4XRgKtIZbe8ui3T2BnR9x9IWYbOgUtawwBw%2FWYQ2xXVEmd9MoXz8%2Fii7wL%2FystVZkxYIRMNbtxuwYcZaECAHjF5hL9g2L782xLKKOhK0spTB6nsAyTwpmyzyXr0I94DosFljFjrxjw2j%2FKGHqSsSc9VxUXwXdm06X2GbgHWr1tahOl3pe2xNnqXdeilnRigNhGr3%2BHt1vugKVKyZyh6QHY6jmqx%2FinQQJviyAQZozejdTsSO0%2FqQAURYwDlHNO2O%2FrNKMKmAfike%2BqmpXHe%2FUWgRyanSeeNYJRORxxNkq8dMAgTL3gVYFwOAz5xNRhQxWKqIqszcfUrfQXtfsf5uIXFfr7cQU4SqHcYhLsB8PnrH3smsbSne%2F%2F5k6bKXcfIdR3O1f9TqYcRbDSl7%2BLKb5qk8FvrTtfWtmd0Vj5xlYhMusJuXVoQacqX8B3DuYrYf7O3DQpMXGNjZZsuQHrRCEejfzKgMxjVCzQnfUn%2FznE156C%2BQgf4uQuV%2FpUgv%2BmLjMPv9a91jOH5%2FQYikIfc9WgkrJnuXgt4QrbEdk6Kte8yxwvNqsGkYsWLxHqmIl7S2yUuHM%2BXA%2BjbqVPMW9UjeNoYuxIIRRFW4lyO2yop8xndwGK2Ntf6t1tOurkUL6DnwIo%3D">flower store</a>.

<h2>Kathryn Ann Armstrong</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/kathryn-armstrong-1">Kathryn Armstrong Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>April 4, 1939 - March 9, 2022Kathryn Ann (Park) Armstrong was born on Tuesday, April 4, 1939 to Willard Grant (Bill) Park and Edith (Caress) Park at the Stubenhofer Home in Strong City, Kansas. Kathryn grew up south of Clements, Kansas with her sister Mildred and brother Bill. At the young age of 4 ½ she lost her mother. After the loss of their mother they lived with their grandparents until their father remarried Jesse Fagg from Emporia. The family then moved to their family farm south of the Stone Arch Bridge near Clements. Kathryn attended school in Clements where she graduated as valedictorian in 1957. In September of 1958 she was united in marriage to Delvin O’Dell. To this union they welcomed three children, Rhonda Leigh, Bret Wade and Brenda Dee. From the time she graduated she had numerous jobs as a bookkeeper for several businesses in Florence and Marion. In 1970 she and Delvin purchased Beaston’s Market in Florence and started O’Dell’s Grocery that they ran together with their children until 1987.In 1988 she married Dean Armstrong in Arizona and together they owned and managed many businesses in Florence and Marion where she did all of the bookkeeping. After their retirement they enjoyed traveling and doing antique shows where they made many friends. During this time they wintered in Florida and came back to Kansas to enjoy time with family during the summer at their cabin at the Marion County Lake. Kathryn enjoyed hosting many friends and family in their home and was always ready to finish the evening with a good round of Rummikub or pitch.She loved all holidays but her favorite holiday was Christmas where she loved having all of the family in for a meal, gift exchange and the traditional pitch tournament that everyone tried so hard to beat Grandma at! If she knew someone was coming she had to immediately bake fresh cookies! Her cookie plate was never empty! Kathryn was a member of the Florence Christian Church where she taught Sunday School. She was baptized on Easter Sunday with her daughter Rhonda. She recently told one of her granddaughters that her greatest accomplishment in her life was her family who she adored as much as they adored her. Kathryn enjoyed many hours reading, playing board games and cards with family and friends. Kathryn passed away on March 9th, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Dean and son Bret. She is survived by her children, daughters Rhonda (Eldon) Hett of Marion, Brenda (Bill) Clouse of Smithville, MO and daughter-in-law Randi O’Dell of Peabody; stepdaughters Ann (Tim) Heide of Texas and Ellen (Mike) Egan of El Dorado; grandchildren Jerod (Natalie) Hett, Justin (Brea) Hett, Shawna (Albert) Johnson, Megan (Joel) Thomas, Alysha (Alex) Haines all of Marion, Kellan Clouse of Milton, FL and Keaton Clouse of Smithville, MO; stepgrandchildren John Egan, Jaymie (Jesse) Adams, Ashley and Olivia Heide; great-grandchildren Easton, Nina and Ian Hett, Lily, Otis and Guss Hett, Caileigh and Carlynn Johnson, Rylee and Clayton Thomas and Tessa, Rhett and Lucas Haines; siblings, Mildred (John) Hein of Wichita and Bill (Donna) Park of Sanger, Texas; sister-in-law June (Armstrong) Hoffman of Arizona and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Her family will gather with friends on Wednesday from 6- 8 p.m. at Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion.&nbsp; Her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Christian Church of Florence.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Kathryn at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yazelmeglifh.com/" target="_blank">www.yazelmeglifh.com</a>.To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Yazel-Megli-Funeral-Home-Marion/trees/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcIEFwFDyD3YT%2FiGcS7g8tPJ4pLskBMJhJGR%2FRBMPhGqqgNnyjFaLsEA8N0Qhluw5601%2BJW2YDxGnfQ3zqx1xh%2B974Y0mpGy82Kk97s5LIZX6FYBIom722R4DLHxVJTUs4aLujw2%2FCSBf%2Be%2FRjcrIkZ9bn4uGDn%2Frl47VUs09R82Igz%2F44jiCHkMdaLh2uLNmRrMZByR7rKjiUNQKDOwudtSs%2Bxm2jzo3rCj09H6rZsfmXtJwDMfdYt0vONa9ialBGZgojM5trWFpm7%2B20HSid1XusFDczEdpsrkkaFIYEN6reVdCr3b5Im8WZ0Dz%2Bw4CLEqFtcmn0IJb8X8Cr1V66TLUF1skWl%2FwGJ1sh3%2BqJmu4%2FeXQUuB3fmS9Q82P19YRYQiDTLXj%2FfD4%2BLVPPL0bfB5zXCPb2yit1NVKrhmRwPVEXy50BGz6l%2FqJ%2Bc8bpDZ%2FlJf5JHqCzm2WgeJyEoiv2v104lzGXr4riIGJAbndaT%2BK863%2Fw6%2FShoQM%2FBkJMhhZPux6sO9oPKDE4PB%2Fdr4MTcHgmODaZZxkkeXE6mbuwM9qQfTaixVAkVBe%2F7cMeJj6hND5JBthXVUJSGN5sOJ6KTN9c8x8HoLS9V0U3f0P78Kq3oPJfz0QWVQcSHlpUB92gGv3ZYZD%2B7PwO35jxytE2wKQ4qdlFXaLVQyWT9UOIXXC2xSTkM5%2BEqTTx47Ly%2F%2Bv0ws5cOSWDaM5f5Y22cKzDH%2FxsFymWyGSizPoFwFVLEpd3gZLooUTEVSMtcPd1XPSeRDQSVz4wPCTRTlDJcTr0FBJxK1L5sFiaEQD4K3iNL%2BxlLE7q%2Fs6UFAz6ycHMRH13yro9xT%2BfiD2UJzA5sbEhIQUaZwnUbS2ymN8uwYPeFN2Pke6rr3ZmqCqQTIvnDMxQ%2FpDWzECntKhK2zPlav2fJp22fLCxeTw2BCO8KyL2drisNsgd0kozCBIrlXHKflEMCE4lRvlXn9IxLziiaU2kKwPvRqtxMEwVdsveP%2BglVRFVBQiWW3fcSEjnfwX8ZzIkJ82ucekyh8dbFGAvhcYa4XRgKtIZbe8ui3T2BnR9x9IWYbOgUtawwBw%2FWYQ2xXVEmd9MoXz8%2Fii7wL%2FystVZkxYIRMNbtxuwYcZaECAHjF5hL9g2L782xLKKOhK0spTB6nsAyTwpmyzyXr0I94DosFljFjrxjw2j%2FKGHqSsSc9VxUXwXdm06X2GbgHWr1tahOl3pe2xNnqXdeilnRigNhGr3%2BHt1vugKVKyZyh6QHY6jmqx%2FinQQJviyAQZozejdTsSO0%2FqQAURYwDlHNO2O%2FrNKMKmAfike%2BqmpXHe%2FUWgRyanSeeNYJRORxxNkq8dMAgTL3gVYFwOAz5xNRhQxWKqIqszcfUrfQXtfsf5uIXFfr7cQU4SqHcYhLsB8PnrH3smsbSne%2F%2F5k6bKXcfIdR3O1f9TqYcRbDSl7%2BLKb5qk8FvrTtfWtmd0Vj5xlYhMusJuXVoQacqX8B3DuYrYf7O3DQpMXGNjZZsuQHrRCEejfzKgMxjVCzQnfUn%2FznE156C%2BQgf4uQuV%2FpUgv%2BmLjMPv9a91jOH5%2FQYikIfc9WgkrJnuXgt4QrbEdk6Kte8yxwvNqsGkYsWLxHqmIl7S2yUuHM%2BXA%2BjbqVPMW9UjeNoYuxIIRRFW4lyO2yop8xndwGK2Ntf6t1tOurkUL6DnwIo%3D">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Kathryn Armstrong, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Yazel-Megli-Funeral-Home-Marion/flowers/?bgs=ooWuY5WxQx%2F8lPa0cdTLcIEFwFDyD3YT%2FiGcS7g8tPJ4pLskBMJhJGR%2FRBMPhGqqgNnyjFaLsEA8N0Qhluw5601%2BJW2YDxGnfQ3zqx1xh%2B974Y0mpGy82Kk97s5LIZX6FYBIom722R4DLHxVJTUs4aLujw2%2FCSBf%2Be%2FRjcrIkZ9bn4uGDn%2Frl47VUs09R82Igz%2F44jiCHkMdaLh2uLNmRrMZByR7rKjiUNQKDOwudtSs%2Bxm2jzo3rCj09H6rZsfmXtJwDMfdYt0vONa9ialBGZgojM5trWFpm7%2B20HSid1XusFDczEdpsrkkaFIYEN6reVdCr3b5Im8WZ0Dz%2Bw4CLEqFtcmn0IJb8X8Cr1V66TLUF1skWl%2FwGJ1sh3%2BqJmu4%2FeXQUuB3fmS9Q82P19YRYQiDTLXj%2FfD4%2BLVPPL0bfB5zXCPb2yit1NVKrhmRwPVEXy50BGz6l%2FqJ%2Bc8bpDZ%2FlJf5JHqCzm2WgeJyEoiv2v104lzGXr4riIGJAbndaT%2BK863%2Fw6%2FShoQM%2FBkJMhhZPux6sO9oPKDE4PB%2Fdr4MTcHgmODaZZxkkeXE6mbuwM9qQfTaixVAkVBe%2F7cMeJj6hND5JBthXVUJSGN5sOJ6KTN9c8x8HoLS9V0U3f0P78Kq3oPJfz0QWVQcSHlpUB92gGv3ZYZD%2B7PwO35jxytE2wKQ4qdlFXaLVQyWT9UOIXXC2xSTkM5%2BEqTTx47Ly%2F%2Bv0ws5cOSWDaM5f5Y22cKzDH%2FxsFymWyGSizPoFwFVLEpd3gZLooUTEVSMtcPd1XPSeRDQSVz4wPCTRTlDJcTr0FBJxK1L5sFiaEQD4K3iNL%2BxlLE7q%2Fs6UFAz6ycHMRH13yro9xT%2BfiD2UJzA5sbEhIQUaZwnUbS2ymN8uwYPeFN2Pke6rr3ZmqCqQTIvnDMxQ%2FpDWzECntKhK2zPlav2fJp22fLCxeTw2BCO8KyL2drisNsgd0kozCBIrlXHKflEMCE4lRvlXn9IxLziiaU2kKwPvRqtxMEwVdsveP%2BglVRFVBQiWW3fcSEjnfwX8ZzIkJ82ucekyh8dbFGAvhcYa4XRgKtIZbe8ui3T2BnR9x9IWYbOgUtawwBw%2FWYQ2xXVEmd9MoXz8%2Fii7wL%2FystVZkxYIRMNbtxuwYcZaECAHjF5hL9g2L782xLKKOhK0spTB6nsAyTwpmyzyXr0I94DosFljFjrxjw2j%2FKGHqSsSc9VxUXwXdm06X2GbgHWr1tahOl3pe2xNnqXdeilnRigNhGr3%2BHt1vugKVKyZyh6QHY6jmqx%2FinQQJviyAQZozejdTsSO0%2FqQAURYwDlHNO2O%2FrNKMKmAfike%2BqmpXHe%2FUWgRyanSeeNYJRORxxNkq8dMAgTL3gVYFwOAz5xNRhQxWKqIqszcfUrfQXtfsf5uIXFfr7cQU4SqHcYhLsB8PnrH3smsbSne%2F%2F5k6bKXcfIdR3O1f9TqYcRbDSl7%2BLKb5qk8FvrTtfWtmd0Vj5xlYhMusJuXVoQacqX8B3DuYrYf7O3DQpMXGNjZZsuQHrRCEejfzKgMxjVCzQnfUn%2FznE156C%2BQgf4uQuV%2FpUgv%2BmLjMPv9a91jOH5%2FQYikIfc9WgkrJnuXgt4QrbEdk6Kte8yxwvNqsGkYsWLxHqmIl7S2yUuHM%2BXA%2BjbqVPMW9UjeNoYuxIIRRFW4lyO2yop8xndwGK2Ntf6t1tOurkUL6DnwIo%3D">flower store</a>.

Kathryn Ann Armstrong

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<h2>Vernon D. Howard</h2><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/vernon-howard/4876744/obituary.php?_ga=2.2849081.885104913.1647094868-1202697284.1612194326">Vernon Howard Obituary - Abilene, KS | Danner Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>August 14th, 1935 - March 10th, 2022 No funeral details available.

Vernon D. Howard

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/genevieve-burwell/4876357/obituary.php?_ga=2.234172567.885104913.1647094868-1202697284.1612194326">Genevieve Burwell Obituary - Abilene, KS | Danner Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>

Genevieve (Anguiano) Burwell, age 88, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Salina. She was born May 7, 1933 in Talmage, Kansas the daughter of Seberiano and Librada (Compos) Anguiano. On August 16, 1964 she married Normann Burwell. Genevieve was a surgical technician for Abilene Memorial Hospital all of her life before retiring, and a member of the St. Andrew Catholic Church and the D of I in Abilene. She is survived by her son David Cress (Dee), daughter Liz Alvarez (Mark Larson), brothers Jess Anguiano (Mary), John Anguiano (Judy), sister Mary Randall, three granddaughters - Caitlin Wallace (Grant) Becca Cress (Garrett Fritch), Kari Alvarez, and one great-granddaughter Matilda Marie Wallace.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Normann on July 17, 2021, her brothers Rosario Anguiano, Tony Anguiano, Ben Anguiano, sisters Josephine Anguiano, and Theodora Anguiano. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Peter O’Donnell as celebrant. A parish rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Danner Funeral Home. Her final resting place will be in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery, Abilene.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andrew Catholic Church or to the St. Andrew Catholic School and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/genevieve-burwell/4876357/obituary.php?_ga=2.234172567.885104913.1647094868-1202697284.1612194326">Genevieve Burwell Obituary - Abilene, KS | Danner Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>May 7th, 1933 - March 10th, 2022Genevieve (Anguiano) Burwell, age 88, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Salina. She was born May 7, 1933 in Talmage, Kansas the daughter of Seberiano and Librada (Compos) Anguiano. On August 16, 1964 she married Normann Burwell. Genevieve was a surgical technician for Abilene Memorial Hospital all of her life before retiring, and a member of the St. Andrew Catholic Church and the D of I in Abilene. She is survived by her son David Cress (Dee), daughter Liz Alvarez (Mark Larson), brothers Jess Anguiano (Mary), John Anguiano (Judy), sister Mary Randall, three granddaughters - Caitlin Wallace (Grant) Becca Cress (Garrett Fritch), Kari Alvarez, and one great-granddaughter Matilda Marie Wallace. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Normann on July 17, 2021, her brothers Rosario Anguiano, Tony Anguiano, Ben Anguiano, sisters Josephine Anguiano, and Theodora Anguiano. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Peter O’Donnell as celebrant. A parish rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Danner Funeral Home. Her final resting place will be in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery, Abilene. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andrew Catholic Church or to the St. Andrew Catholic School and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dannerfuneralhome.net.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Genevieve (Anguiano) Burwell

<a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/tammy-dee-hyman">Obituary | Tammy Dee Hyman of Salina, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>

Tammy Dee Hyman, 60, Salina, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at Kenwood View in Salina. She was born in Salina on December 12, 1961.

Tammy worked various customer service jobs throughout her lifetime.

She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia (Trow) Jackson and her sister Tanya Watkins.

Survivors are her father Jim Jackson; brother Tommy (Kari) Trow; nieces Ashley (Brandon) Florke and Phelicia Jackson; nephews James (Ashley) Trow and Brandon Trow; great-nieces and nephews Jaiden, Cloe, Jaleigh, Makenzie, Zuhrya, Karlee, Adiliese, Brody, Jordan, Ethan, and Taylor.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made directly to the family.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Tammy Dee Hyman, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/tammy-dee-hyman/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/tammy-dee-hyman">Obituary | Tammy Dee Hyman of Salina, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>December 12, 1961 - March 11, 2022Tammy Dee Hyman, 60, Salina, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at Kenwood View in Salina. She was born in Salina on December 12, 1961.Tammy worked various customer service jobs throughout her lifetime.She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia (Trow) Jackson and her sister Tanya Watkins.Survivors are her father Jim Jackson; brother Tommy (Kari) Trow; nieces Ashley (Brandon) Florke and Phelicia Jackson; nephews James (Ashley) Trow and Brandon Trow; great-nieces and nephews Jaiden, Cloe, Jaleigh, Makenzie, Zuhrya, Karlee, Adiliese, Brody, Jordan, Ethan, and Taylor.Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made directly to the family.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Tammy Dee Hyman, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/tammy-dee-hyman/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Tammy Dee Hyman

James (Jim) Rial Decker, Hastings, Nebraska

<a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/james-decker">Obituary | James (Jim) R. Decker of Hastings, Nebraska | Melby Mortuary</a>

Jim was born September 4,&nbsp;1946&nbsp;in Denver, Colorado to his parents James Edward and Beverly (Schwab) Decker&nbsp;and died March 3, 2022 at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, NE surrounded by his family.

Jim’s parents were divorced when he was very young&nbsp;with&nbsp;Jim living&nbsp;with his mother in Denver during the school year and spending&nbsp;the summers with his dad. &nbsp;The courts let him decide where he wanted to live when he was twelve and he chose his dad. &nbsp;He never saw his mother again.

Jim attended Burr Oak Grade School and high school and graduated from Mankato High School in May 1965. &nbsp;He attended Fort Hays State College for a year and then joined the Kansas Army National Guard where he achieved&nbsp;the&nbsp;rank&nbsp;as platoon&nbsp;sergeant.

Jim married Sondra Reed on September 15, 1968. &nbsp;Their daughter Michele was born October 11, 1975. &nbsp;Jim&nbsp;did not have a normal childhood and he made sure that Sondra and Michele had all the love possible from a husband and father.

After Jim&nbsp;and Sondra were&nbsp;married, he played in a country swing band with Kenny Rhea. &nbsp;Their band was well known in northern Kansas and southern Nebraska. &nbsp;After the birth of his&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;he felt that he needed to spend more time with his family. &nbsp;He did continue to perform in public and people still remember his drum solos in church

Living with his father, Jim developed an interest&nbsp;in&nbsp;and the skills needed to succeed as a farmer. &nbsp;Although he had a very successful cow-calf operation, his real joy was having the fields ready for planting, watching the crops grow,&nbsp;and reaping a bountiful harvest. &nbsp;His&nbsp;last wheat and&nbsp;soybean crops produced the best harvest that he had ever achieved. &nbsp;He knew he had finished his last crops on a high note.

Jim loved trapshooting and enjoyed the Kansas State Shoot and the Fall and Spring Grands in Tucson. &nbsp;He felt especially fortunate to be able to shoot and fish with Michele and her husband, Dave. &nbsp;

Jim loved history and he&nbsp;and Sondra were&nbsp;able to visit many places in Europe and the Mediterranean. &nbsp;His favorite places were the Colosseum in Rome,&nbsp;the Giza Pyramids&nbsp;and Nuremberg, Germany.

Jim loved all sports, especially watching Husker football, Kansas basketball, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals.

Jim&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;Sondra, his wife of 53 years, daughte,&nbsp;Dr. Michele&nbsp;Durr and her husband Dave.

He was preceded in death by his father James E. Decker,&nbsp;his&nbsp;in-laws&nbsp;Clyde and Inez Reed,&nbsp;and&nbsp;brother-in-law Richard Reed.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 from 1-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m., at the Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato, Kansas with Pastor Jim Rice officiating. Burial will be held at the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will be provided by the Burr Oak and Esbon, American Legion and VFW organizations along with Ft. Riley Big Red One, Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Webster County Community Hospital, Red Cloud, NE in care of&nbsp; Melby Mortuary, P.O. Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956. 

For online condolences, please visit, www.melbymortuary.com.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/james-decker">Obituary | James (Jim) R. Decker of Hastings, Nebraska | Melby Mortuary</a>September 4, 1946 – March 3, 2022Jim was born September 4,&nbsp;1946&nbsp;in Denver, Colorado to his parents James Edward and Beverly (Schwab) Decker&nbsp;and died March 3, 2022 at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, NE surrounded by his family.Jim’s parents were divorced when he was very young&nbsp;with&nbsp;Jim living&nbsp;with his mother in Denver during the school year and spending&nbsp;the summers with his dad. &nbsp;The courts let him decide where he wanted to live when he was twelve and he chose his dad. &nbsp;He never saw his mother again.Jim attended Burr Oak Grade School and high school and graduated from Mankato High School in May 1965. &nbsp;He attended Fort Hays State College for a year and then joined the Kansas Army National Guard where he achieved&nbsp;the&nbsp;rank&nbsp;as platoon&nbsp;sergeant.Jim married Sondra Reed on September 15, 1968. &nbsp;Their daughter Michele was born October 11, 1975. &nbsp;Jim&nbsp;did not have a normal childhood and he made sure that Sondra and Michele had all the love possible from a husband and father.After Jim&nbsp;and Sondra were&nbsp;married, he played in a country swing band with Kenny Rhea. &nbsp;Their band was well known in northern Kansas and southern Nebraska. &nbsp;After the birth of his&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;he felt that he needed to spend more time with his family. &nbsp;He did continue to perform in public and people still remember his drum solos in churchLiving with his father, Jim developed an interest&nbsp;in&nbsp;and the skills needed to succeed as a farmer. &nbsp;Although he had a very successful cow-calf operation, his real joy was having the fields ready for planting, watching the crops grow,&nbsp;and reaping a bountiful harvest. &nbsp;His&nbsp;last wheat and&nbsp;soybean crops produced the best harvest that he had ever achieved. &nbsp;He knew he had finished his last crops on a high note.Jim loved trapshooting and enjoyed the Kansas State Shoot and the Fall and Spring Grands in Tucson. &nbsp;He felt especially fortunate to be able to shoot and fish with Michele and her husband, Dave. &nbsp;Jim loved history and he&nbsp;and Sondra were&nbsp;able to visit many places in Europe and the Mediterranean. &nbsp;His favorite places were the Colosseum in Rome,&nbsp;the Giza Pyramids&nbsp;and Nuremberg, Germany.Jim loved all sports, especially watching Husker football, Kansas basketball, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals.Jim&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;Sondra, his wife of 53 years, daughte,&nbsp;Dr. Michele&nbsp;Durr and her husband Dave.He was preceded in death by his father James E. Decker,&nbsp;his&nbsp;in-laws&nbsp;Clyde and Inez Reed,&nbsp;and&nbsp;brother-in-law Richard Reed.Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 from 1-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m., at the Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato, Kansas with Pastor Jim Rice officiating. Burial will be held at the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will be provided by the Burr Oak and Esbon, American Legion and VFW organizations along with Ft. Riley Big Red One, Ft. Riley, Kansas.Memorial contributions may be given to the Webster County Community Hospital, Red Cloud, NE in care of&nbsp; Melby Mortuary, P.O. Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956. For online condolences, please visit, www.melbymortuary.com.

James (Jim) Rial Decker

<a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/marylou-baird">MaryLou Baird Obituary 2022 - Stockham Funeral Home (stockhamfamily.com)</a>

MaryLou Baird, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Legend of Hutchinson Senior Living in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp;

MaryLou was born on May 14, 1929, in Tecumseh, NE, the oldest of six children born to Walter Frederick Bryan Hahn and Aretta Ruth (Kelley) Hahn.&nbsp; She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1947.&nbsp; 

On September 9, 1947, MaryLou was united in marriage to Marvin Jesse Baird in Tecumseh.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on August 21, 1993.

She grew up and was confirmed in the Lutheran church.&nbsp; When married, she and Marvin attended the First Baptist Church.

Prior to high school graduation, MaryLou worked for her father as a bookkeeper and cashier.&nbsp; From 1973 to 1978, she was an insurance agent for Walter Krehbiel, National Farmers Union Insurance, and prior to this employment, she was the bookkeeper and assistant manager for Howard Huber, “Hanks” from 1966 to 1973. She also did bookkeeping jobs for a variety of other businesses.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/marylou-baird">MaryLou Baird Obituary 2022 - Stockham Funeral Home (stockhamfamily.com)</a>May 14, 1929 - March 9, 2022MaryLou Baird, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Legend of Hutchinson Senior Living in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp;MaryLou was born on May 14, 1929, in Tecumseh, NE, the oldest of six children born to Walter Frederick Bryan Hahn and Aretta Ruth (Kelley) Hahn.&nbsp; She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1947.&nbsp; On September 9, 1947, MaryLou was united in marriage to Marvin Jesse Baird in Tecumseh.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on August 21, 1993.She grew up and was confirmed in the Lutheran church.&nbsp; When married, she and Marvin attended the First Baptist Church.Prior to high school graduation, MaryLou worked for her father as a bookkeeper and cashier.&nbsp; From 1973 to 1978, she was an insurance agent for Walter Krehbiel, National Farmers Union Insurance, and prior to this employment, she was the bookkeeper and assistant manager for Howard Huber, “Hanks” from 1966 to 1973. She also did bookkeeping jobs for a variety of other businesses.MaryLou enjoyed reading and needlework, including embroidery, crocheting, and quilting.&nbsp; She always loved dogs and had several over the years.&nbsp; The day she married Marvin and the birth of each of her children were the most significant memories for her.&nbsp; Raising her children and seeing them grow into caring adults made her most happy.&nbsp;Celebrating family birthdays and coming together for family gatherings were always special times for her.&nbsp; She was grateful that she was able to care for Marvin during his long illness, learning how to be a nurse while still taking care of home and business.MaryLou is survived by four children, Suzanne Becker (Mitchell) of Moundridge, KS, Janelle Hunt (Les) of McPherson, KS, Marcie Berens (Frank) of Buhler, KS, and Laurie Wiziarde (Ken) of McPherson, KS; daughter-in-law Becky Baird of McPherson, KS; siste, Linda Holthus of Tecumseh, NE; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Micheal Baird; and siblings Shirley Hutt, Robert Hahn, Kenneth Hahn, and Sondra Mandery.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Library, McPherson Animal Shelter, or Kindred Hospice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family in memory of MaryLou Baird, please visit our<a href="https://www.condolences.com/Stockham-Funeral-Home/flowers?bgs=N95%2B%2FDq1zu5ggH9SNid6jTS%2BXGFQdoxKQXg8LFHgbcJAqsOF3%2FqD94%2FV%2BSw1CAdnr1uzX4G64mLUQlXub91mGQdlpjlK1H%2Fs6UaRcaqfGT3M5OugJtdgYSTv8NdnceieDdeNS6BEb6L2z5EsfV0jtGKRdXDGOi1wDXcS5HbKlBvJZRf5O0pRPNMh86Mlzp%2FcmkAhpCgiTgaWi%2F%2BDlLsSw5GJ9rmPo4t8EiiqL5pKZA4g8J0LuFxJFcUquqWFV1jnI06iAMH0%2FUOFIlQS%2BoPyDGFykkrB7xdcGCr4DupmMbdVM30mZSIfVlOBbfKO0KfHm68c2c4F8aoGP9JywZcCEYuJ3zdX0Mo9Kx50vVrL8us5uNSCKyRYrWP3urpwbHbZW76I0CPeriUAUOYtkcH%2FmS6z%2BnYzk8tJNIlyfWl3scGC7tL3zf2NdukUyXQRjjXU4eFRtf4NvsirtRwLu7KoR%2Fo3xLyTlF6OKW540YEwL3YHtjq9afknS3hFdwkke%2BZPnuoOS3RQn%2FPKjTYE5FdimVFyoT9uY%2F2PaAlpPfNPqPCeyBVV6BFDyLzp8j4%2BpOrdPJFum3kvzI2A4MGiTmXPbVKJaGTsbs%2BX4Sw9quhRGKzbZhGlGs5%2FeAu8uyJCa4s3RMv3P0QYdypXwUnM4Enebi7KxEe0JaSxXbLEHDqBMEy2hrnU%2F1O7CTh%2BQ%2BgodKob1OaPmWPF5npQwsRxLmv%2BU5%2B5Dbb1eSIOkzvh0VH5iBo%2B6pPetpbCctlxktM2KYeyMvnbPOh7MSZfjVJCmKshpEaVJS7dBMz%2B2dP%2Bd1Wj5%2F6aNn9%2F7AdAsYUoXUTdqT0JvRThX0%2BYWWd%2BjUdV0W1cIjmLuqusHtBvsgJiEsSkpPfGsOodND7p7cCx%2FAE1Tf4LlR9goF9itwX%2Bj%2FjiOORdbrZqKDfTiep%2FKFHEjFgrTJvtQXdCVbCz0RljTcVZNlhw1Y%2FmZW0MyUCreD2ygFcyZqX70wLmjEUog8NPA9tpu4H86LY8JMge00fx8DSQEX7EQG%2FAKLVm6cC9fI6L%2BMaj3PEnzgp8LqDseTc5hU%2FThSFjODdLuK67HfMAapb%2BJcSJTa2qfDrG4D6nS1tv3e8f4JMHOkrMKpe33%2FHrKW%2FRZ9%2FHOnBc%2F93AB7oAf3999ANgTM1rJ3hbZND3soHZsM5HmM2C8d%2Fwi3aw05plR9%2Bb3BY4aq1TNUQOmbRBdQzS1w7S0pkitDJ1NXaem9J%2B8W0GWTQou%2FpBSu%2Fw78jpRMICJGn1BtCJR6CIYYb%2B5dCZ6nWpoDVZHyNLxcER4GTYXVyOJQ%3D%3D" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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