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Ebba Jean Nelson, 93, of Marquette, Kansas, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 while in the company of her family at Riverview Estates. Ebba was born in McPherson, Kansas on July 7, 1928, daughter of Ralph E. and Nellie M. (Borders) Spohn. Ebba attended Windom grade school and graduated from Windom High School, Windom Kansas in 1942 at the age of 14. She then attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas and Adela Hale Business School, Hutchinson, Kansas.

Ebba enjoyed bowling, KU basketball, KC Royals and Chiefs, was an avid basketball fan, loved Marquette High School Sports, quilting, needle work, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family and friends. Ebba was a member of the Marquette American Legion Auxiliary for 60 years and Eastern Star member for 75 years. Ebba Jean Spohn was united in marriage to Louis Alfred "Blackie" Nelson on Oct. 26, 1952. This union was blessed with the birth of four sons, Barry, Mo, Linn and Kale. She is survived by her children Barry Nelson and his wife Carylee of Marquette, Kansas; Mo Nelson and his wife Gayle of Marquette, Kansas; Linn Nelson and his wife Lou of Marquette, Kansas; and Kale Nelson and his wife Kelly of Fort Scott, Kansas. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Ebba was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Leo Spohn; her sister Eula Spohn and her grandchildren Sam Nelson, Kyler and Katelyn Nelson. Memorial service will be held on July 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church, Marquette, Kansas with Rev. Amy Kay Pavlovich officiating. Memorials are to Marquette EMS or Elim Lutheran Church and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ebba Jean Nelson, 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>Ebba Jean Nelson,&nbsp;Marquette</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Ebba-Nelson-2/#!/PhotosVideos">Ebba Jean Nelson Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>July 7, 1928 - July 13, 2021Ebba Jean Nelson, 93, of Marquette, Kansas, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 while in the company of her family at Riverview Estates. Ebba was born in McPherson, Kansas on July 7, 1928, daughter of Ralph E. and Nellie M. (Borders) Spohn. Ebba attended Windom grade school and graduated from Windom High School, Windom Kansas in 1942 at the age of 14. She then attended McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas and Adela Hale Business School, Hutchinson, Kansas.Ebba enjoyed bowling, KU basketball, KC Royals and Chiefs, was an avid basketball fan, loved Marquette High School Sports, quilting, needle work, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family and friends. Ebba was a member of the Marquette American Legion Auxiliary for 60 years and Eastern Star member for 75 years. Ebba Jean Spohn was united in marriage to Louis Alfred "Blackie" Nelson on Oct. 26, 1952. This union was blessed with the birth of four sons, Barry, Mo, Linn and Kale. She is survived by her children Barry Nelson and his wife Carylee of Marquette, Kansas; Mo Nelson and his wife Gayle of Marquette, Kansas; Linn Nelson and his wife Lou of Marquette, Kansas; and Kale Nelson and his wife Kelly of Fort Scott, Kansas. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Ebba was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Leo Spohn; her sister Eula Spohn and her grandchildren Sam Nelson, Kyler and Katelyn Nelson. Memorial service will be held on July 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church, Marquette, Kansas with Rev. Amy Kay Pavlovich officiating. Memorials are to Marquette EMS or Elim Lutheran Church and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ebba Jean Nelson, 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>.

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Wanda Elaine (Blackwood) Hafner, Clay Center

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Wanda Elaine (Blackwood) Hafner died on July 14, 2021, in Clay Center, Kansas at the age of 90. She was born on a farm near Miltonvale, Kansas on February 13, 1931, the daughter of George and Jenny (Doig) Blackwood. She was the only daughter in a family of six brothers.

Wanda attended Pleasant View Grade School and Miltonvale High School. Her final year of high school, she moved to Clay Center, where she worked at Penney's and attended school. She graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1941.

She married Wayne Hafner on October 2, 1949 in Clay Center, Kansas. She was a devoted farm wife and mother to three sons, Rodney, Randy and Bill. Wanda drove a school bus for USD 379 for 31 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, brothers Don, Dean, Jack and Lawrence, as well as grandson Grant Hafner.

She is survived by three sons, Rodney (Kathy) of Great Bend, Randy (Cathy) of Clay Center and Bill (Joni) of Prairie Village: 2 brothers George (Pat Nazarenus) of Muscatine, Iowa, and Rex (Mary Kaye) Blackwood of Clay Center and sister-in-law, Madeleine Blackwood of Clyde: 6 grandchildren: Lindsay (Keith) Morice, Matt (Samantha) Hafner, Emily (Monte) Green, Melissa (Jeremiah) Ostmeyer, Josh (Heidi) Hafner and Sam Hafner and 12 great-grandchildren.

Wanda was a faithful member of the Countryside United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and youth group for many years.

Wayne and Wanda enjoyed square and round dancing for 20 years, traveling to various states to dance. They also took many bus trips together, traveling to Alaska, Canada and throughout the United States. They were also avid KU basketball fans and enjoyed watching the Royals together.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, July 19, at 1: 30 p.m. at the Clay Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Reuben Langat and Sarah Gill officiating.

Respect calls will be held on Monday from 11:30 until service time at the church.

Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor or the Countryside Bible Fellowship in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th, Clay Center.

<h2>Wanda Elaine (Blackwood) Hafner, Clay Center</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/wanda-hafner">Obituary | Wanda Hafner | Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (nsrfh.com)</a>February 13, 1931 - July 14, 2021Wanda Elaine (Blackwood) Hafner died on July 14, 2021, in Clay Center, Kansas at the age of 90. She was born on a farm near Miltonvale, Kansas on February 13, 1931, the daughter of George and Jenny (Doig) Blackwood. She was the only daughter in a family of six brothers.Wanda attended Pleasant View Grade School and Miltonvale High School. Her final year of high school, she moved to Clay Center, where she worked at Penney's and attended school. She graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1941.She married Wayne Hafner on October 2, 1949 in Clay Center, Kansas. She was a devoted farm wife and mother to three sons, Rodney, Randy and Bill. Wanda drove a school bus for USD 379 for 31 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, brothers Don, Dean, Jack and Lawrence, as well as grandson Grant Hafner.She is survived by three sons, Rodney (Kathy) of Great Bend, Randy (Cathy) of Clay Center and Bill (Joni) of Prairie Village: 2 brothers George (Pat Nazarenus) of Muscatine, Iowa, and Rex (Mary Kaye) Blackwood of Clay Center and sister-in-law, Madeleine Blackwood of Clyde: 6 grandchildren: Lindsay (Keith) Morice, Matt (Samantha) Hafner, Emily (Monte) Green, Melissa (Jeremiah) Ostmeyer, Josh (Heidi) Hafner and Sam Hafner and 12 great-grandchildren.Wanda was a faithful member of the Countryside United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and youth group for many years.Wayne and Wanda enjoyed square and round dancing for 20 years, traveling to various states to dance. They also took many bus trips together, traveling to Alaska, Canada and throughout the United States. They were also avid KU basketball fans and enjoyed watching the Royals together.A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, July 19, at 1: 30 p.m. at the Clay Center United Methodist Church with Pastor Reuben Langat and Sarah Gill officiating.Respect calls will be held on Monday from 11:30 until service time at the church.Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.Memorials can be made to the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor or the Countryside Bible Fellowship in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th, Clay Center.

Wanda Elaine (Blackwood) Hafner

<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Wanda-Carr">Obituary for Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>

Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the age of 97. She was born on October 18, 1923 in rural Marion County.&nbsp; Wanda was the daughter of Fred A. and Dixie Louise (Fox) Herzet. She grew up on a farm with her four brothers and two sisters. She attended a country school and graduated from Marion High School in 1940. As a teenager, Wanda worked at the Elgin Hotel in the housekeeping department.

August 3, 1940, Wanda was united in marriage to Max E. Carr.&nbsp; She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.&nbsp; Wanda enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, embroidery and sewing. In her later years she enjoyed painting, reading, keeping track of her family on Facebook with her tablet and working jigsaw puzzles. 

Taking care of her family was her greatest joy.&nbsp; Wanda was a member of Eastmoor United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Sew Much Love sewing club, and adult Sunday school classes. She assisted with prom, funeral, and other various church dinners.&nbsp; She loved serving in the kitchen and was always asked to “make her gravy” for the dinners.

Wanda and her husband’s greatest joy was their family which includes sons William A. (Rosalie) of Jetmore, Thomas E. (Marsha) of Wichita, Max E. (Donna) of Andover, James R. (Kathy) of Hillsboro, David A. (Nina) of Marion, Patrick L. (Ann) of Marion, Michael W. (Dawn) of Marion,&nbsp; and daughters Jeanne L., deceased (Robert, deceased), Susan K. (Frank, deceased) of Wichita and Nancy C. (David) Day of Valley Center, grandchildren Duane (deceased), Debra, Doug, Angie (deceased), Jenny, William, Stefanie, Pamela, Matthew, Heather, Benjamin (deceased), Russell, Roger, Kelly, Chris, Tammy, Tim, Mitch, Melissa, Sarah, Tracy, Cody, Erin, LeaAnn, Tabitha, Matthew, Nathaniel, Katherine, Nicole, Devan, Laramie, Jordan, Adam, Sean and Joshua, great-grandchildren Lee, Luke, Derek, Allison, Elyssa, Adrianne, Felicia, Leo Thomas, Abbey, Tommy, Ethan, Garrett, Connor, Tyler, Caleb, Josiah, Travis, Alexis, Avery, Anna, Willow, Nathanael, Abbigail, Austin, Jaylenn, Adam, Taylor, Brandon, Gabriel, Jordan, Trevor, Cole, Brendan, Riley, Tyler, Hayden, Jenson, Jonas, Lydia, Maxwell, Jeremiah, Kiersten, Ellie, Tenley, Skyler, Colin, Audrey, Paisyn, Braizlyn, Reagan, Rylee and Matthew, great-great-grandchildren Ben, Charlotte, Carlynne, Carvaughn, Corey, Nova, Hadley, and many treasured nieces, nephews and friends.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, two sisters, daughter, two sons-in-law, two grandsons and a granddaughter.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 15, 6 to 8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home.&nbsp; Funeral service will be Friday, July 16, at 10 a.m., Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be directed to St. Luke Hospital and/or Marion County Home Care.&nbsp;

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Wanda-Carr/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr, Marion</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Wanda-Carr">Obituary for Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>October 18, 1923 ~ July 8, 2021 (age 97)Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the age of 97. She was born on October 18, 1923 in rural Marion County.&nbsp; Wanda was the daughter of Fred A. and Dixie Louise (Fox) Herzet. She grew up on a farm with her four brothers and two sisters. She attended a country school and graduated from Marion High School in 1940. As a teenager, Wanda worked at the Elgin Hotel in the housekeeping department.August 3, 1940, Wanda was united in marriage to Max E. Carr.&nbsp; She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.&nbsp; Wanda enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, embroidery and sewing. In her later years she enjoyed painting, reading, keeping track of her family on Facebook with her tablet and working jigsaw puzzles. Taking care of her family was her greatest joy.&nbsp; Wanda was a member of Eastmoor United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Sew Much Love sewing club, and adult Sunday school classes. She assisted with prom, funeral, and other various church dinners.&nbsp; She loved serving in the kitchen and was always asked to “make her gravy” for the dinners.Wanda and her husband’s greatest joy was their family which includes sons William A. (Rosalie) of Jetmore, Thomas E. (Marsha) of Wichita, Max E. (Donna) of Andover, James R. (Kathy) of Hillsboro, David A. (Nina) of Marion, Patrick L. (Ann) of Marion, Michael W. (Dawn) of Marion,&nbsp; and daughters Jeanne L., deceased (Robert, deceased), Susan K. (Frank, deceased) of Wichita and Nancy C. (David) Day of Valley Center, grandchildren Duane (deceased), Debra, Doug, Angie (deceased), Jenny, William, Stefanie, Pamela, Matthew, Heather, Benjamin (deceased), Russell, Roger, Kelly, Chris, Tammy, Tim, Mitch, Melissa, Sarah, Tracy, Cody, Erin, LeaAnn, Tabitha, Matthew, Nathaniel, Katherine, Nicole, Devan, Laramie, Jordan, Adam, Sean and Joshua, great-grandchildren Lee, Luke, Derek, Allison, Elyssa, Adrianne, Felicia, Leo Thomas, Abbey, Tommy, Ethan, Garrett, Connor, Tyler, Caleb, Josiah, Travis, Alexis, Avery, Anna, Willow, Nathanael, Abbigail, Austin, Jaylenn, Adam, Taylor, Brandon, Gabriel, Jordan, Trevor, Cole, Brendan, Riley, Tyler, Hayden, Jenson, Jonas, Lydia, Maxwell, Jeremiah, Kiersten, Ellie, Tenley, Skyler, Colin, Audrey, Paisyn, Braizlyn, Reagan, Rylee and Matthew, great-great-grandchildren Ben, Charlotte, Carlynne, Carvaughn, Corey, Nova, Hadley, and many treasured nieces, nephews and friends.Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, two sisters, daughter, two sons-in-law, two grandsons and a granddaughter.Visitation will be Thursday, July 15, 6 to 8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home.&nbsp; Funeral service will be Friday, July 16, at 10 a.m., Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to St. Luke Hospital and/or Marion County Home Care.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Wanda-Carr/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr

Ruth Bernice (Skibbe) Heiser,&nbsp;Ramona

<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Ruth-Heiser">Obituary for Ruth Bernice (Skibbe) Heiser | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>

February 4, 1927 ~ July 13, 2021 (age 94)

Ruth Heiser, a devoted wife and mother, passed away July 13th, 2021, at Salem Home at the age of 94.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth was born February 4, 1927, to Adolph and Lydia Skibbe in Marion, KS.&nbsp; She attended grade school at Kreutzinger School House and graduated from Marion High School.&nbsp; Ruth married Charles September 1, 1949, at Strassburg Baptist Church, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage in 2016.&nbsp; 

Ruth and Charles had a small dairy farm in their early years of marriage. They sold cream and milk, along with eggs from their many chickens, along with tending a large garden.&nbsp; They were blessed with two sons to help tend the farm, Mark and Don.&nbsp; In the mid-1960s she obtained her beauty certificate and ran a beauty shop out of their home for over 35 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was a devoted member of the Strassburg Baptist Church, involved in choir, served as church pianist, a Sunday School teacher and involved in Kings Daughters for many years. She was a skilled seamstress and used her talent to support the White Cross.&nbsp; As a deacon’s wife she loved entertaining.&nbsp; Ruth loved baking, especially making pies and bread.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth is lovingly remembered by her son Mark Heiser and his wife Katherine; grandchildren Stephanie Albrecht (husband Kelly) and Krista Donahue (husband Andrew), and four great-granddaughters; CheyLynn, Harper, Nessa, and Molly.&nbsp; She is predeceased by her husband Charles, and son Don.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Family will gather with friends on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. The family will be celebrating her life in a private ceremony at Lewis Cemetery in Ramona, KS.&nbsp;

Memorial offerings will be made to Strassburg Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;

The family wishes to extend our thanks to Salem Nursing home for their care. &nbsp;

Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Ruth at www.ymzfh.com.&nbsp;

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ruth Bernice (Skibbe) Heiser, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Ruth-Heiser/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Ruth Bernice (Skibbe) Heiser,&nbsp;Ramona</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Ruth Bernice (Skibbe) Heiser</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Ruth-Heiser">Obituary for Ruth Bernice (Skibbe) Heiser | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>February 4, 1927 ~ July 13, 2021 (age 94)Ruth Heiser, a devoted wife and mother, passed away July 13th, 2021, at Salem Home at the age of 94.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ruth was born February 4, 1927, to Adolph and Lydia Skibbe in Marion, KS.&nbsp; She attended grade school at Kreutzinger School House and graduated from Marion High School.&nbsp; Ruth married Charles September 1, 1949, at Strassburg Baptist Church, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage in 2016.&nbsp; Ruth and Charles had a small dairy farm in their early years of marriage. They sold cream and milk, along with eggs from their many chickens, along with tending a large garden.&nbsp; They were blessed with two sons to help tend the farm, Mark and Don.&nbsp; In the mid-1960s she obtained her beauty certificate and ran a beauty shop out of their home for over 35 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a devoted member of the Strassburg Baptist Church, involved in choir, served as church pianist, a Sunday School teacher and involved in Kings Daughters for many years. She was a skilled seamstress and used her talent to support the White Cross.&nbsp; As a deacon’s wife she loved entertaining.&nbsp; Ruth loved baking, especially making pies and bread.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ruth is lovingly remembered by her son Mark Heiser and his wife Katherine; grandchildren Stephanie Albrecht (husband Kelly) and Krista Donahue (husband Andrew), and four great-granddaughters; CheyLynn, Harper, Nessa, and Molly.&nbsp; She is predeceased by her husband Charles, and son Don.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family will gather with friends on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. The family will be celebrating her life in a private ceremony at Lewis Cemetery in Ramona, KS.&nbsp;Memorial offerings will be made to Strassburg Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;The family wishes to extend our thanks to Salem Nursing home for their care. &nbsp;Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Ruth at www.ymzfh.com.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ruth Bernice (Skibbe) Heiser, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Ruth-Heiser/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Ruth Bernice (Skibbe) Heiser

<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/William-Baker">Obituary for William H. Baker | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>

February 11, 1943 ~ July 11, 2021 (age 78)

William (Bill) H. Baker, son of Ralph W. Baker and Fern (Meriwether) Baker was born February 11, 1943 at Zurich, Kansas and passed away on July 11, 2021 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, Kansas at the age of 78.

He graduated from Morland, Kansas High School.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Shirley A. Greer on November 7, 1970 and to this union two children were born, William Allen and Ellen Renae.

He was a lifetime member of the Assembly of God Church.&nbsp; He was employed by the Sheridan County road department for 31 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Fern Baker, sister, Shirley A. Borger, two brothers-in-law and two nephews.

He is survived by his wife Shirley A. Baker of Belleville, KS; son William A. Baker of Belleville, KS;&nbsp; daughter, Ellen R. (Leonard) Ball of Belleville, KS; brother Fred (Linda) Baker of Catoosa, OK; two grandchildren, CC&nbsp; (Kirsten) Ball of Belleville, KS, and Katrina Ball of Belleville, KS; one great-grandchild on the way; brother-in-law Robert Borger; and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, KS, conducted by Pastor Earl Hale.

Interment will be in Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, KS.

Memorials may be given to the William H. Baker Memorial Fund.

Friends may call on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m..

Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com. Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of arrangements.

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

<h2>William H. Baker, Belleville</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/William-Baker">Obituary for William H. Baker | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>February 11, 1943 ~ July 11, 2021 (age 78)William (Bill) H. Baker, son of Ralph W. Baker and Fern (Meriwether) Baker was born February 11, 1943 at Zurich, Kansas and passed away on July 11, 2021 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, Kansas at the age of 78.He graduated from Morland, Kansas High School.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Shirley A. Greer on November 7, 1970 and to this union two children were born, William Allen and Ellen Renae.He was a lifetime member of the Assembly of God Church.&nbsp; He was employed by the Sheridan County road department for 31 years.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Fern Baker, sister, Shirley A. Borger, two brothers-in-law and two nephews.He is survived by his wife Shirley A. Baker of Belleville, KS; son William A. Baker of Belleville, KS;&nbsp; daughter, Ellen R. (Leonard) Ball of Belleville, KS; brother Fred (Linda) Baker of Catoosa, OK; two grandchildren, CC&nbsp; (Kirsten) Ball of Belleville, KS, and Katrina Ball of Belleville, KS; one great-grandchild on the way; brother-in-law Robert Borger; and other relatives and many friends.Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, KS, conducted by Pastor Earl Hale.Interment will be in Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, KS.Memorials may be given to the William H. Baker Memorial Fund.Friends may call on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m..Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com. Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of arrangements.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William H. Baker, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/William-Baker/sympathy">floral store.</a>

William H. Baker

<a href="https://www.sawyerchapel.com/obituary/William-HussongJr">Obituary for William Allen Hussong, Jr. | Sawyer Funeral Home (sawyerchapel.com)</a>

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<h2>William Allen Hussong, Jr.</h2><a href="https://www.sawyerchapel.com/obituary/William-HussongJr">Obituary for William Allen Hussong, Jr. | Sawyer Funeral Home (sawyerchapel.com)</a>October 12, 1939 ~ July 5, 2021 (age 81)Obituary to follow.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William Allen Hussong, Jr., please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sawyerchapel.com/obituary/William-HussongJr/sympathy">floral store.</a>

William Allen Hussong, Jr.

Virginia Frances (Yates) Brunner, Herington

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November 22, 1927 ~ July 10, 2021 (age 93)

Virginia Yates Brunner, 93, of Herington, KS, passed away on July 10, 2021. &nbsp;Virginia was born on November 27, 1927 in Herington, Kansas to Bernie Allon Yates and Esther Wilhilmina Martha Yates. &nbsp;Her father came to Herington from the Shenandoah area of Virginia, working on the railroad, and ended up in Herington, KS, where he became an engineer on the Rock Island.&nbsp; Virginia’s mother worked at “The Beanery” in her young days, and after marrying Bernie Yates became a full-time mother. &nbsp;Virginia’s younger sisters, now deceased, were Lois Ann Yates Pagel and Kathleen Yates Cameron.

Virginia met Alvin Pete Brunner, who also lived in Herington and joined the U.S. Army-Air Corps during World War II.&nbsp; They married at Lawton, OK on June 24, 1944.&nbsp; Alvin served in the Philippines and then in Japan following the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Japan’s surrender.&nbsp; 

Virginia completed her senior year at Herington High School at this time.&nbsp; They then lived their first three years in many different places, often with limited space.&nbsp; The U.S. Air Force was created in 1947 as an independent service, and Virginia convinced Alvin to become Air Force.&nbsp; Their first assignment was Smoky Hill Air Force Base in Salina, and their daughters Christine and Linda were born there.&nbsp; They purchased a home which still stands in Salina.&nbsp; In 1950 the family of four was assigned to Offutt Air Force Base, SAC Headquarters, near Omaha, NE.&nbsp; They moved near the base in the small town of Bellevue, and their third daughter, Cynthia, was born in June of 1951.&nbsp; Cynthia had heart defects which kept Virginia very busy maintaining her health.&nbsp; She taught Cynthia at home for all her years of schooling.&nbsp;

 While Alvin performed his Air Force duties, completing 23 years, and then doing 16 years civil service, Virginia was a full-time mother and home teacher.&nbsp;&nbsp; When she could she assisted people in need.&nbsp; She helped Vietnamese families who came to Bellevue after fleeing for their lives who were known as “boat people” who started new lives in the U.S.&nbsp; She also assisted with collections of clothing for people in need, often for the Indians in the Dakotas.&nbsp; 

Cynthia passed away in December of 1998 in Omaha where she lived with her partner Mark Aiken.&nbsp; She was buried in Herington at Sunset Hill Cemetery next to her father Alvin.&nbsp; He had passed five years earlier in 1993 with cancer after Virginia and Alvin moved from Bellevue, back to Herington, where they both were born. 

Virginia attended St Paul Lutheran Church for many years during her “healthy” years.&nbsp; As a child she attended the Nazarene Church just a half block away from her home.&nbsp; Later in life she volunteered to play piano for the Nazarene Church. &nbsp;Soon after being married, Virginia purchased a piano which remained her favorite possession.&nbsp; She played piano and keyboard with a gospel and country group called The Honey Bees, who entertained at local gatherings and nursing homes.&nbsp; Her best friends were Annie Rohrman and Joseph Zinn, fellow Honey Bees. &nbsp;

She developed Herington’s historical museum which became the Tri-County Historical Society, and served as the curator for 17 years, until September 1997.&nbsp; Chartered in 1975, she did much of the planning for the present museum building into which the original museum moved in 1984, seeking to preserve Herington’s heritage and the many items donated by early families to the area.&nbsp; 

Over the years she served in positions in the American Legion, VFW, DAR, and the Main Street program. 

Survivors include Christine Valaika and husband John; Linda Brunner; three grandchildren:&nbsp; Michael Valaika and wife Jennifer; Michelle Valaika Rives; Virginia P. M. Livingston and husband Clancey; as well as two great grandchildren:&nbsp; Kathleen Rives and Rachel Rives.&nbsp; Other survivors are Brenda Weller; Paul Pagel; Nancy Pagel; Debra Roxberry; Cynthia’s partner, Mark Aiken, and Virginia’s God-daughter, Dawn Annette Wendt. 

Her family will gather with friends on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington.&nbsp; Her funeral service will be held on Saturday July 24, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. Paul’s Lutherans Church, the Herington Historical Society or the VFW, all in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Virginia at www.ymzfh.com.&nbsp;

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Virginia Frances (Yates) Brunner, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Virginia-Brunner/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Virginia-Brunner">Obituary for Virginia Frances (Yates) Brunner | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>November 22, 1927 ~ July 10, 2021 (age 93)Virginia Yates Brunner, 93, of Herington, KS, passed away on July 10, 2021. &nbsp;Virginia was born on November 27, 1927 in Herington, Kansas to Bernie Allon Yates and Esther Wilhilmina Martha Yates. &nbsp;Her father came to Herington from the Shenandoah area of Virginia, working on the railroad, and ended up in Herington, KS, where he became an engineer on the Rock Island.&nbsp; Virginia’s mother worked at “The Beanery” in her young days, and after marrying Bernie Yates became a full-time mother. &nbsp;Virginia’s younger sisters, now deceased, were Lois Ann Yates Pagel and Kathleen Yates Cameron.Virginia met Alvin Pete Brunner, who also lived in Herington and joined the U.S. Army-Air Corps during World War II.&nbsp; They married at Lawton, OK on June 24, 1944.&nbsp; Alvin served in the Philippines and then in Japan following the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Japan’s surrender.&nbsp; Virginia completed her senior year at Herington High School at this time.&nbsp; They then lived their first three years in many different places, often with limited space.&nbsp; The U.S. Air Force was created in 1947 as an independent service, and Virginia convinced Alvin to become Air Force.&nbsp; Their first assignment was Smoky Hill Air Force Base in Salina, and their daughters Christine and Linda were born there.&nbsp; They purchased a home which still stands in Salina.&nbsp; In 1950 the family of four was assigned to Offutt Air Force Base, SAC Headquarters, near Omaha, NE.&nbsp; They moved near the base in the small town of Bellevue, and their third daughter, Cynthia, was born in June of 1951.&nbsp; Cynthia had heart defects which kept Virginia very busy maintaining her health.&nbsp; She taught Cynthia at home for all her years of schooling.&nbsp; While Alvin performed his Air Force duties, completing 23 years, and then doing 16 years civil service, Virginia was a full-time mother and home teacher.&nbsp;&nbsp; When she could she assisted people in need.&nbsp; She helped Vietnamese families who came to Bellevue after fleeing for their lives who were known as “boat people” who started new lives in the U.S.&nbsp; She also assisted with collections of clothing for people in need, often for the Indians in the Dakotas.&nbsp; Cynthia passed away in December of 1998 in Omaha where she lived with her partner Mark Aiken.&nbsp; She was buried in Herington at Sunset Hill Cemetery next to her father Alvin.&nbsp; He had passed five years earlier in 1993 with cancer after Virginia and Alvin moved from Bellevue, back to Herington, where they both were born. Virginia attended St Paul Lutheran Church for many years during her “healthy” years.&nbsp; As a child she attended the Nazarene Church just a half block away from her home.&nbsp; Later in life she volunteered to play piano for the Nazarene Church. &nbsp;Soon after being married, Virginia purchased a piano which remained her favorite possession.&nbsp; She played piano and keyboard with a gospel and country group called The Honey Bees, who entertained at local gatherings and nursing homes.&nbsp; Her best friends were Annie Rohrman and Joseph Zinn, fellow Honey Bees. &nbsp;She developed Herington’s historical museum which became the Tri-County Historical Society, and served as the curator for 17 years, until September 1997.&nbsp; Chartered in 1975, she did much of the planning for the present museum building into which the original museum moved in 1984, seeking to preserve Herington’s heritage and the many items donated by early families to the area.&nbsp; Over the years she served in positions in the American Legion, VFW, DAR, and the Main Street program. Survivors include Christine Valaika and husband John; Linda Brunner; three grandchildren:&nbsp; Michael Valaika and wife Jennifer; Michelle Valaika Rives; Virginia P. M. Livingston and husband Clancey; as well as two great grandchildren:&nbsp; Kathleen Rives and Rachel Rives.&nbsp; Other survivors are Brenda Weller; Paul Pagel; Nancy Pagel; Debra Roxberry; Cynthia’s partner, Mark Aiken, and Virginia’s God-daughter, Dawn Annette Wendt. Her family will gather with friends on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington.&nbsp; Her funeral service will be held on Saturday July 24, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. Paul’s Lutherans Church, the Herington Historical Society or the VFW, all in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Virginia at www.ymzfh.com.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Virginia Frances (Yates) Brunner, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Virginia-Brunner/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Virginia Frances (Yates) Brunner

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Paula-Scott">Obituary for Paula Marie (Ryan) Scott | Ryan Mortuary</a>

December 12, 1946 ~ July 10, 2021 (age 74)

Paula Marie Scott, 74, passed away on July 10, 2021. She was born in Perry, Oklahoma on December 12, 1946 to the late Glen McNeal and Pauline Scott.

Paula spent her childhood in Perry until moving to Phoenix, Arizona. There she met the love of her life, Ronald Scott in December 1964. Paula and Ron were married September 12, 1966 and celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary.

When asked what Paula did for a living, she would often reply she was a domestic engineer or jack of all trades. Paula’s most passionate job was working at the National Greyhound Hall of Fame in Abilene, Kansas where she discovered her love of greyhounds. Paula was involved with helping retired greyhounds find their forever homes.

Paula is survived by her husband Ronald Scott; her children Merta Scott Hall and spouse, Keith Hall, Warren Scott, and Daelyne Leschuk; her grandchildren Derek Litke and spouse, Hannah Litke, Tyler Kemp and spouse, Victoria Kemp, Jaden Litke, Chela Scott and Emily Litke; great-grandchild Pearl Kemp; brother Vince Edmondson; and sister Glenna McNeal.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents Glen McNeal and Pauline Scott; and sister Rhonda Meyer.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paula Marie (Ryan) Scott, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Paula-Scott/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Paula-Scott">Obituary for Paula Marie (Ryan) Scott | Ryan Mortuary</a>December 12, 1946 ~ July 10, 2021 (age 74)Paula Marie Scott, 74, passed away on July 10, 2021. She was born in Perry, Oklahoma on December 12, 1946 to the late Glen McNeal and Pauline Scott.Paula spent her childhood in Perry until moving to Phoenix, Arizona. There she met the love of her life, Ronald Scott in December 1964. Paula and Ron were married September 12, 1966 and celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary.When asked what Paula did for a living, she would often reply she was a domestic engineer or jack of all trades. Paula’s most passionate job was working at the National Greyhound Hall of Fame in Abilene, Kansas where she discovered her love of greyhounds. Paula was involved with helping retired greyhounds find their forever homes.Paula is survived by her husband Ronald Scott; her children Merta Scott Hall and spouse, Keith Hall, Warren Scott, and Daelyne Leschuk; her grandchildren Derek Litke and spouse, Hannah Litke, Tyler Kemp and spouse, Victoria Kemp, Jaden Litke, Chela Scott and Emily Litke; great-grandchild Pearl Kemp; brother Vince Edmondson; and sister Glenna McNeal.Paula was preceded in death by her parents Glen McNeal and Pauline Scott; and sister Rhonda Meyer.Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paula Marie (Ryan) Scott, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Paula-Scott/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Paula Marie (Ryan) Scott

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

November 2, 1956 ~ July 12, 2021 (age 64)

Brian Pickering, 64, Salina, died Monday, July 12, 2021.&nbsp; Brian was born November 2, 1956 in Salina, the son of James and LaDonna Pickering. &nbsp;

He was a dedicated employee at Advanced Auto Parts for 46 years, an active member of the Knights of Columbus council #601, and was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Charles Bradford and Alan Jay. &nbsp;

Survivors include wife Cheryl; son Curtis and wife Andrea; daughter April Saskowski and husband Kyle; son Benjamin; sister Brenda and husband Dave; and seven grandchildren Bailey, Payten, Easton, Talan, Mara, Gavin, and Hensley, all of Salina; and several nieces and nephews. &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial at All Saints Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary with Rosary at 7 p.m. &nbsp;

Memorials may be made to Knights of Columbus or in care of Cheryl Pickering for a purpose to be determined later.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Brian-Pickering">Obituary for Brian Pickering | Ryan Mortuary</a>November 2, 1956 ~ July 12, 2021 (age 64)Brian Pickering, 64, Salina, died Monday, July 12, 2021.&nbsp; Brian was born November 2, 1956 in Salina, the son of James and LaDonna Pickering. &nbsp;He was a dedicated employee at Advanced Auto Parts for 46 years, an active member of the Knights of Columbus council #601, and was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Charles Bradford and Alan Jay. &nbsp;Survivors include wife Cheryl; son Curtis and wife Andrea; daughter April Saskowski and husband Kyle; son Benjamin; sister Brenda and husband Dave; and seven grandchildren Bailey, Payten, Easton, Talan, Mara, Gavin, and Hensley, all of Salina; and several nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial at All Saints Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary with Rosary at 7 p.m. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to Knights of Columbus or in care of Cheryl Pickering for a purpose to be determined later.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Brian Pickering, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Brian-Pickering/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Brian Pickering

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Irma-Serocki">Obituary for Irma May Serocki | Ryan Mortuary</a>

Irma May Serocki, 80, died July 9, 2021. She was born in Elmo, MO on December 4, 1940, the daughter of Ernest and Arletta (Jones) Raines. She is the youngest of 12 siblings and is the last to have passed away. 

In her teenage years, she worked at the post office bringing mail from the train, watched over her nieces and nephews and worked at a restaurant. She graduated from high school in 1958 and moved to St. Joseph, MO. 

She was married in 1960 and lived to bear four boys. In 1964, they moved to Abilene, KS where she and her husband owned the Dairy Queen restaurants. In later years, she worked at Rainbow Discount Store, Russell's Restaurant, Tony's Pizza for over 18 years, and her last occupation as the friendly driver for Sunflower Taxi. She retired in 2014 and spent her time playing bingo and playing with her beloved dogs.

She will forever be known as Granda Puddins and would answer, "what are you up to or how are you" with “5'2" with eyes of blue”.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Brant Alan and William Todd (Debra), her 11 siblings and both of her parents..

She is survived by her sons Terry Serocki and Bryan (Regina) Serocki; grandchildren Chasity Serocki (Joe Bernaix), Stephanie (Adam) Arnett, Billy Serocki, Ashleigh (Brandon Schremmer) Serocki, Alexander Serocki, Kory Serocki, Karah Serocki and Mason Serocki, Brooke Dougherty, and Katelyn Dougherty; and great-grandchildren Debra, Waylon Kathryn Midred and David Bernaix, Zachary and Ayden Lavin, and Autumn Dougherty. &nbsp;

There will be a funeral memorial mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,&nbsp; July 17, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral, Salina. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina. Visitation will be Friday, July 16, from 4 until 8 p.m. with vigil services offered at 7:00 p.m. that evening.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Irma-Serocki">Obituary for Irma May Serocki | Ryan Mortuary</a>December 4, 1940 ~ July 9, 2021 (age 80)Irma May Serocki, 80, died July 9, 2021. She was born in Elmo, MO on December 4, 1940, the daughter of Ernest and Arletta (Jones) Raines. She is the youngest of 12 siblings and is the last to have passed away. In her teenage years, she worked at the post office bringing mail from the train, watched over her nieces and nephews and worked at a restaurant. She graduated from high school in 1958 and moved to St. Joseph, MO. She was married in 1960 and lived to bear four boys. In 1964, they moved to Abilene, KS where she and her husband owned the Dairy Queen restaurants. In later years, she worked at Rainbow Discount Store, Russell's Restaurant, Tony's Pizza for over 18 years, and her last occupation as the friendly driver for Sunflower Taxi. She retired in 2014 and spent her time playing bingo and playing with her beloved dogs.She will forever be known as Granda Puddins and would answer, "what are you up to or how are you" with “5'2" with eyes of blue”.She was preceded in death by two sons, Brant Alan and William Todd (Debra), her 11 siblings and both of her parents..She is survived by her sons Terry Serocki and Bryan (Regina) Serocki; grandchildren Chasity Serocki (Joe Bernaix), Stephanie (Adam) Arnett, Billy Serocki, Ashleigh (Brandon Schremmer) Serocki, Alexander Serocki, Kory Serocki, Karah Serocki and Mason Serocki, Brooke Dougherty, and Katelyn Dougherty; and great-grandchildren Debra, Waylon Kathryn Midred and David Bernaix, Zachary and Ayden Lavin, and Autumn Dougherty. &nbsp;There will be a funeral memorial mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,&nbsp; July 17, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral, Salina. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina. Visitation will be Friday, July 16, from 4 until 8 p.m. with vigil services offered at 7:00 p.m. that evening.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Irma May Serocki, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Irma-Serocki/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Irma Serocki

<a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/robert-oaks">Obituary | Robert Lee Oaks of Salina, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>

Robert Lee Oaks, 79, of Salina, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born March 28, 1942 in Brinkley, Arkansas.

Robert retired from JCPenney, after working 32 years as a warehouse supervisor.

Robert was an outdoors man. He loved hunting, fishing, and tinkering in his garden. Robert was also a member of the Allen Chapel AME Church for 50 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents William C. and Erma (Walton) Oaks.

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Juanita (Davis) Oaks; sons Brian (Dawn) Oaks, Darrin Oaks, both of Salina; grandsons Trenton Oaks, Brandon Oaks; sisters Ingrid (Brian) Dale of Oelwein, IA, Rita Oaks of Salina, Lisa Oaks of Oelwein, IA; brothers William Oaks Jr. of Salina, Stanley Oaks of Salina, Sebastian Oaks of Salina, and Evan Oaks of Tulsa, OK.

Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.

Memorials may be made to yhe family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/robert-oaks">Obituary | Robert Lee Oaks of Salina, Kansas | Roselawn Mortuary and Memorial Park (roselawnsalina.com)</a>March 28, 1942 - July 10, 2021Robert Lee Oaks, 79, of Salina, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born March 28, 1942 in Brinkley, Arkansas.Robert retired from JCPenney, after working 32 years as a warehouse supervisor.Robert was an outdoors man. He loved hunting, fishing, and tinkering in his garden. Robert was also a member of the Allen Chapel AME Church for 50 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents William C. and Erma (Walton) Oaks.Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Juanita (Davis) Oaks; sons Brian (Dawn) Oaks, Darrin Oaks, both of Salina; grandsons Trenton Oaks, Brandon Oaks; sisters Ingrid (Brian) Dale of Oelwein, IA, Rita Oaks of Salina, Lisa Oaks of Oelwein, IA; brothers William Oaks Jr. of Salina, Stanley Oaks of Salina, Sebastian Oaks of Salina, and Evan Oaks of Tulsa, OK.Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.Memorials may be made to yhe family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, 67402.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Robert Lee Oaks, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/robert-oaks/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Robert Lee Oaks

<a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/marlin-d-amspacker">Obituary | Marlin D. Amspacker of Kechi, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>

Marlin Dean (Amp) Amspacker, son of Oscar and Lena Henning Amspacker, was born in Cloud County Kansas October 25, 1934.&nbsp; He passed away on June 17, 2021, at the age of 86 at&nbsp; Wesley Hospital, Wichita KS.

He grew up on a farm in Cloud County, Kansas. Marlin attended Welcome and Fisher Creek country schools.&nbsp; Many days he would have never made it home on his bike from Fisher Creek if Lizzy Tobald had not provided him with a cool drink and cookies!&nbsp; He graduated from Glasco High School, 1952. Marlin served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Schwabisch Gmund, Germany.

On June 3, 1962, Marlin was united in marriage to Irene Sue McKain in Delphos, Kansas. In October of that year they moved to Wichita where Marlin attended Wichita Business College.&nbsp; In December, 1964 he began working as an accountant at Gates Learjet in Wichita.&nbsp; He was proud to have worked for Learjet for 35 years.&nbsp; He retired in 2000.

Surviving are his wife Irene of the home; two sons, Troy Amspacker&nbsp; (Lana), Larned, KS; Tracy&nbsp; Amspacker (Tammy), Wichita, KS; seven grandchildren, Dylan Amspacker (Jasmine), Wichita; Haley Rust (Luke), Gardner; KS;&nbsp; Colton Amspacker (Annika), Wichita; Katie Amspacker,&nbsp; Cody Amspacker,&nbsp; Callie Amspacker,&nbsp; and Kale Amspacker, all of Larned. He leaves two great-grandchildren Liam, Wichita and Sophie, Gardner; sister-in-law Patricia Dowlin, Glasco, nephew Monty Dowlin, Cheney, KS;&nbsp; niece Judy Dowlin (Chris), Liberty, MO; great-nephews Christopher, and Gerad, and great-niece Claire.

Marlin never lost his love of farming.&nbsp; He farmed with his dad, Oscar, and helped his father-in-law, Rex McKain, harvest for years. After he retired he ran a combine for Marvin Henning, who was like a brother, for almost 20 years. Before his hip replacement his boys attached a ladder to Marvin’s combine so he could climb on and off of the combine.&nbsp; Couldn’t miss a wheat harvest!

He loved the Lord, life, and&nbsp; his family and enjoyed shooting trap, hunting, fishing, playing cards and visiting.&nbsp; When his boys were young , he was their little league baseball coach and scout master for many years. Later years he enjoyed traveling with Irene in their camper and spending winters in Arizona.

He was never happier than when he was watching his boys and grandchildren play sports! One special day Tracy hit a home run at McAdams Ball Park and Troy hit a home run out of Lawrence Dumont Stadium!&nbsp; His biggest pride was in his family! He was their biggest fan!

Suggested Memorials are to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Glasco, KS and Glasco Rural Fire Dept #2, Glasco, Ks.

Graveside services will be held at Glasco Cemetery, Glasco, Ks 10:00 a.m. on July 23.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Marlin D. Amspacker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/marlin-d-amspacker/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/marlin-d-amspacker">Obituary | Marlin D. Amspacker of Kechi, Kansas | Wilson Family Funeral Home</a>October 25, 1934 - June 17, 2021Marlin Dean (Amp) Amspacker, son of Oscar and Lena Henning Amspacker, was born in Cloud County Kansas October 25, 1934.&nbsp; He passed away on June 17, 2021, at the age of 86 at&nbsp; Wesley Hospital, Wichita KS.He grew up on a farm in Cloud County, Kansas. Marlin attended Welcome and Fisher Creek country schools.&nbsp; Many days he would have never made it home on his bike from Fisher Creek if Lizzy Tobald had not provided him with a cool drink and cookies!&nbsp; He graduated from Glasco High School, 1952. Marlin served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Schwabisch Gmund, Germany.On June 3, 1962, Marlin was united in marriage to Irene Sue McKain in Delphos, Kansas. In October of that year they moved to Wichita where Marlin attended Wichita Business College.&nbsp; In December, 1964 he began working as an accountant at Gates Learjet in Wichita.&nbsp; He was proud to have worked for Learjet for 35 years.&nbsp; He retired in 2000.Surviving are his wife Irene of the home; two sons, Troy Amspacker&nbsp; (Lana), Larned, KS; Tracy&nbsp; Amspacker (Tammy), Wichita, KS; seven grandchildren, Dylan Amspacker (Jasmine), Wichita; Haley Rust (Luke), Gardner; KS;&nbsp; Colton Amspacker (Annika), Wichita; Katie Amspacker,&nbsp; Cody Amspacker,&nbsp; Callie Amspacker,&nbsp; and Kale Amspacker, all of Larned. He leaves two great-grandchildren Liam, Wichita and Sophie, Gardner; sister-in-law Patricia Dowlin, Glasco, nephew Monty Dowlin, Cheney, KS;&nbsp; niece Judy Dowlin (Chris), Liberty, MO; great-nephews Christopher, and Gerad, and great-niece Claire.Marlin never lost his love of farming.&nbsp; He farmed with his dad, Oscar, and helped his father-in-law, Rex McKain, harvest for years. After he retired he ran a combine for Marvin Henning, who was like a brother, for almost 20 years. Before his hip replacement his boys attached a ladder to Marvin’s combine so he could climb on and off of the combine.&nbsp; Couldn’t miss a wheat harvest!He loved the Lord, life, and&nbsp; his family and enjoyed shooting trap, hunting, fishing, playing cards and visiting.&nbsp; When his boys were young , he was their little league baseball coach and scout master for many years. Later years he enjoyed traveling with Irene in their camper and spending winters in Arizona.He was never happier than when he was watching his boys and grandchildren play sports! One special day Tracy hit a home run at McAdams Ball Park and Troy hit a home run out of Lawrence Dumont Stadium!&nbsp; His biggest pride was in his family! He was their biggest fan!Suggested Memorials are to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Glasco, KS and Glasco Rural Fire Dept #2, Glasco, Ks.Graveside services will be held at Glasco Cemetery, Glasco, Ks 10:00 a.m. on July 23.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Marlin D. Amspacker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/marlin-d-amspacker/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Marlin D. Amspacker

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Sharie Ann (Meyer) Arnold passed away July 10, 2021.

Cremation was chosen, and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sharie Ann (Meyer) Arnold, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Sharie-Arnold/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Sharie Ann (Meyer) Arnold, Belleville</h2><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Sharie-Arnold">Obituary for Sharie Ann (Meyer) Arnold | Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home (tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com)</a>January 2, 1945 ~ July 10, 2021 (age 76)Sharie Ann (Meyer) Arnold passed away July 10, 2021.Cremation was chosen, and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sharie Ann (Meyer) Arnold, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Sharie-Arnold/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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Janet Fae (Legg) Ridder,&nbsp;Macon, Georgia

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Janet F. (Legg) Ridder, passed away in Macon, GA on December 2, 2020 at the age of 71.   She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.   Janet was the daughter of John “Jack” and Fern Legg, born on March 10, 1949 and the second of five children.

Janet grew up in Belleville and graduated from Belleville High School in 1967.   She married Lynn F. Ridder on June 15, 1968 in Belleville.   From this union of 52-plus years, two children, Teresa and Troy, were born.   She worked for Teledyne Water-Pic in Ft. Collins, CO and later became a licensed State Farm Agent in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

In 2006, Janet became a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Chapter 1462 in Albany, GA.  She was elevated to deputy grand regent for the state of Georgia and received a lifetime membership within the Moose organization.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and older brother Jimmie Jack.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband Lynn F. Ridder of Belleville, KS; daughter Teresa (Scott) Rogers of Pearland, TX;  son Troy Ridder and Jamie Cline of Midland, MI and four grandchildren, Kristen, Erin, Kyle, and Cody; brother Frank (Kay) Legg of Beatrice, NE; sisters RaeJeanne Lowery of Hebron, NE, and Sandy (Mike) Cole of Belleville, KS.   She leaves many more family members that will miss her greatly.   We will carry her memory forever in our hearts.

Cremation was selected and memorial services and inurnment will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Union Valley Cemetery, rural Belleville, KS.

Inurnment will be at Union Valley Cemetery, rural Belleville, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Moose Charities,&nbsp;155 South International Drive, Mooseheart, Iowa,&nbsp; 60539.

Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/JanetFae-LeggRidder">Obituary for Janet Fae (Legg) Ridder | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>March 10, 1949 - December 2, 2020Janet F. (Legg) Ridder, passed away in Macon, GA on December 2, 2020 at the age of 71. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Janet was the daughter of John “Jack” and Fern Legg, born on March 10, 1949 and the second of five children.She was born in Belleville, Kansas.Janet grew up in Belleville and graduated from Belleville High School in 1967. She married Lynn F. Ridder on June 15, 1968 in Belleville. From this union of 52-plus years, two children, Teresa and Troy, were born. She worked for Teledyne Water-Pic in Ft. Collins, CO and later became a licensed State Farm Agent in Mt. Pleasant, MI.In 2006, Janet became a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Chapter 1462 in Albany, GA. She was elevated to deputy grand regent for the state of Georgia and received a lifetime membership within the Moose organization.She was preceded in death by her parents, and older brother Jimmie Jack.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her husband Lynn F. Ridder of Belleville, KS; daughter Teresa (Scott) Rogers of Pearland, TX; son Troy Ridder and Jamie Cline of Midland, MI and four grandchildren, Kristen, Erin, Kyle, and Cody; brother Frank (Kay) Legg of Beatrice, NE; sisters RaeJeanne Lowery of Hebron, NE, and Sandy (Mike) Cole of Belleville, KS. She leaves many more family members that will miss her greatly. We will carry her memory forever in our hearts.Cremation was selected and memorial services and inurnment will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Union Valley Cemetery, rural Belleville, KS.Inurnment will be at Union Valley Cemetery, rural Belleville, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to Moose Charities,&nbsp;155 South International Drive, Mooseheart, Iowa,&nbsp; 60539.Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janet Fae (Legg) Ridder, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/JanetFae-LeggRidder/sympathy">floral store.</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Jasuben Ramchandra Patel, 65, of Belleville, KS, passed away on July 9, 2021 at her home in Belleville, KS.

She was born April 17, 1956 in Saroli, Surat (India), the daughter of Devabhai Narottambhai Patel and Maniben Devabhai Patel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She received her education in Saroli.

She was united in marriage to Ramchandra Patel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They moved to the United States 10 years ago and to Belleville, KS four years ago to be near family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jasuben was a homemaker and housewife.

She is survived by her husband, Ramchandra Patel of Belleville, KS; one son, Satishbhai Ramchandra Patel; two daughters, Menkakumari Subhash Bhakta and Rina Kamlesh Patel; nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild;&nbsp; three brothers,&nbsp; Maganbhai Patel, Bhagabhai Patel, and Manherbhai Patel; and one sister Savitaben Desai.

Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th&nbsp;St., Belleville, KS.

Cremation will follow the services with scattering at a later date in India.

Friends may sign the register book prior to the services from 5 p.m. until&nbsp;service time on Sunday.

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

Services will be livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page-Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Homes.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th&nbsp;Street, Belleville, KS&nbsp; 66935&nbsp;is in charge of the arrangements.

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Jasuben-RamchandraPatel">Obituary for Jasuben Ramchandra Patel | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>April 17, 1956 ~ July 9, 2021 (age 65)Jasuben Ramchandra Patel, 65, of Belleville, KS, passed away on July 9, 2021 at her home in Belleville, KS.She was born April 17, 1956 in Saroli, Surat (India), the daughter of Devabhai Narottambhai Patel and Maniben Devabhai Patel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She received her education in Saroli.She was united in marriage to Ramchandra Patel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They moved to the United States 10 years ago and to Belleville, KS four years ago to be near family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jasuben was a homemaker and housewife.She is survived by her husband, Ramchandra Patel of Belleville, KS; one son, Satishbhai Ramchandra Patel; two daughters, Menkakumari Subhash Bhakta and Rina Kamlesh Patel; nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild;&nbsp; three brothers,&nbsp; Maganbhai Patel, Bhagabhai Patel, and Manherbhai Patel; and one sister Savitaben Desai.Services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th&nbsp;St., Belleville, KS.Cremation will follow the services with scattering at a later date in India.Friends may sign the register book prior to the services from 5 p.m. until&nbsp;service time on Sunday.Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com.Services will be livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page-Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Homes.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th&nbsp;Street, Belleville, KS&nbsp; 66935&nbsp;is in charge of the arrangements.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jasuben Ramchandra Patel, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Jasuben-RamchandraPatel/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Roger-Black-5/#!/PhotosVideos">Roger Gilbert Black Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>

Roger Gilbert Black, 87, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away, Thursday, January 21, 2021, with his wife Rosalie at his side in the Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson. Roger was a loving and beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed.

Roger was born in Melrose, New Mexico, on July 11, 1933, the son of Eva (West) and Roger Marvin Black. He was proud of his New Mexico heritage and often talked about his grandfathers who had homesteaded in the New Mexico territory before it became a state in 1912.

After graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1953, he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1954, to support the Korean Conflict. Roger received a national secret security clearance, and he served as a driver for officers who were leading the development of the Atlas Missile sites surrounding Washington, D.C. He served in the active army until 1956, and continued in the Army Reserve through 1961 when he was honorably discharged, receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

In 1957 Roger moved to Alamogordo, NM, near the Holloman Air Force Base. He used his natural proficiency in mechanical engineering and metal working at Holloman and employed by private government contractors, as a lead mechanical technician on NASA, Air Force, and General Motors safety research projects. His work included development of seat, lap, and shoulder belts, and air bags for passenger cars, aircraft, and spacecraft. Many of these became the safety standards used today.

Roger Gilbert Black was united in marriage with Rosalie Lowe-Snyder on November 26, 1969, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The couple, and her two daughters, established their first home together in Alamogordo. In 1971 Roger and family moved to Slidell, LA where Roger took a role with the U.S. Civil Service and the U.S. Navy to build a testing facility to conduct the testing of different restraint systems that are currently used in Naval aircraft. 

In 1996, after 25 years, Roger and Rosalie retired to a beautiful mountain home in northwest New Mexico and enjoyed many years exploring the trails, parks, and mountains of the Southwest.

Roger was a avid golfer, winning the city championship in Alamogordo, one year and first place, twice, in the city championship second flight in Slidell. Roger traded golfing in the sand of New Mexico for fishing in the bayous of Louisiana while avoiding the alligators. Over the years, he used his skills in carpentry to build many beautiful pieces of wood furniture for the family.

Roger was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Slidell, LA where he served as head usher for 23 years. He has been a member of the McPherson Church of the Brethren for the past twelve years. With other members and college students he has participated in mission projects and trips using his mechanical and carpentry skills to build and rebuild homes for families in need.

Roger is survived by his loving devoted wife of over 51 years, Rosalie, of McPherson, KS; his children Karen Duprey, of Las Cruces, NM; Diane McGee, husband James, of Hazlet, TX; his step-children Debra Farrelly, husband James of Indianapolis, IN; and Susan Throckmorton, husband Scott, of Albuquerque, NM; his grandchildren Dawn Bridges (Shane); Alexis Duprey; Robert Farrelly (Kelly); John Farrelly (Monica); Amanda Welles (Sam); Paige Throckmorton (Alexandria); and his great-grandchildren, Rosalie and Madelyn Farrelly; Aurora Farrelly; and Matthew Welles.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Roger M. Black and Eva West Black Wells, and several beloved aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cedars Wellness Center with Reverend Chris Whitaker officiating. Memorials are suggested to the TV Ministry of the McPherson Church of the Brethren and may be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roger Gilbert Black, 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>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Roger-Black-5/#!/PhotosVideos">Roger Gilbert Black Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>July 11, 1933 - January 21, 2021Roger Gilbert Black, 87, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away, Thursday, January 21, 2021, with his wife Rosalie at his side in the Cedars Health Care Center, McPherson. Roger was a loving and beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed.Roger was born in Melrose, New Mexico, on July 11, 1933, the son of Eva (West) and Roger Marvin Black. He was proud of his New Mexico heritage and often talked about his grandfathers who had homesteaded in the New Mexico territory before it became a state in 1912.After graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1953, he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1954, to support the Korean Conflict. Roger received a national secret security clearance, and he served as a driver for officers who were leading the development of the Atlas Missile sites surrounding Washington, D.C. He served in the active army until 1956, and continued in the Army Reserve through 1961 when he was honorably discharged, receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.In 1957 Roger moved to Alamogordo, NM, near the Holloman Air Force Base. He used his natural proficiency in mechanical engineering and metal working at Holloman and employed by private government contractors, as a lead mechanical technician on NASA, Air Force, and General Motors safety research projects. His work included development of seat, lap, and shoulder belts, and air bags for passenger cars, aircraft, and spacecraft. Many of these became the safety standards used today. Roger Gilbert Black was united in marriage with Rosalie Lowe-Snyder on November 26, 1969, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The couple, and her two daughters, established their first home together in Alamogordo. In 1971 Roger and family moved to Slidell, LA where Roger took a role with the U.S. Civil Service and the U.S. Navy to build a testing facility to conduct the testing of different restraint systems that are currently used in Naval aircraft. In 1996, after 25 years, Roger and Rosalie retired to a beautiful mountain home in northwest New Mexico and enjoyed many years exploring the trails, parks, and mountains of the Southwest. Roger was a avid golfer, winning the city championship in Alamogordo, one year and first place, twice, in the city championship second flight in Slidell. Roger traded golfing in the sand of New Mexico for fishing in the bayous of Louisiana while avoiding the alligators. Over the years, he used his skills in carpentry to build many beautiful pieces of wood furniture for the family.Roger was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Slidell, LA where he served as head usher for 23 years. He has been a member of the McPherson Church of the Brethren for the past twelve years. With other members and college students he has participated in mission projects and trips using his mechanical and carpentry skills to build and rebuild homes for families in need.Roger is survived by his loving devoted wife of over 51 years, Rosalie, of McPherson, KS; his children Karen Duprey, of Las Cruces, NM; Diane McGee, husband James, of Hazlet, TX; his step-children Debra Farrelly, husband James of Indianapolis, IN; and Susan Throckmorton, husband Scott, of Albuquerque, NM; his grandchildren Dawn Bridges (Shane); Alexis Duprey; Robert Farrelly (Kelly); John Farrelly (Monica); Amanda Welles (Sam); Paige Throckmorton (Alexandria); and his great-grandchildren, Rosalie and Madelyn Farrelly; Aurora Farrelly; and Matthew Welles. Roger was preceded in death by his parents Roger M. Black and Eva West Black Wells, and several beloved aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cedars Wellness Center with Reverend Chris Whitaker officiating. Memorials are suggested to the TV Ministry of the McPherson Church of the Brethren and may be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp; To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roger Gilbert Black, 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>.

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<a href="https://www.sawyerchapel.com/obituary/Robert-Collins">Obituary for Robert Henry Collins | Sawyer Funeral Home (sawyerchapel.com)</a>

Robert Henry Collins (Bob), 72, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Morris County Hospital after a courageous five-year battle against cancer. He was born on March 6, 1949 to Don R. and Lucille (Ifland) Collins at Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; He attended elementary school in Prairie Village, Kansas and junior high and high school in Salina, Kansas, graduating in 1967.&nbsp; During those years he was active in the scouting program and was an Eagle Scout.

At Sterling College he met Mary Neuschwander and they were married on May 23, 1970. They have three sons: John, Jess and Zac.&nbsp; Bob graduated from Sterling with a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education. He would further his education by receiving a master’s degree in history from Emporia State University.

Bob and Mary moved to Council Grove, Kansas in July of 1972 where he taught social studies, drivers education, and coached football at Council Grove High School for eleven years.&nbsp; He began his career as a financial advisor for Waddell and Reed Financial Services in 1980 and served in that capacity for 41 years until his death.

Bob enjoyed being active in the community and served as a volunteer in a variety of areas including Hospital Foundation (33 .years), Relay for Life, 4-H photography leader, Extension Council, Voices of the Wind People Pageant, Washunga Days, and more.&nbsp; He was an active member and officer in the Kiwanis and Masonic organizations. Bob was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church and provided leadership on a variety of the church’s boards and committees for almost 50 years.

Bob had a passion for photography and especially enjoyed taking pictures of sporting events at CGHS for the Council Grove Republican which provided him the opportunity to combine his love of sports and photography plus support and encourage the young athletes.&nbsp; He also enjoyed landscape photography and capturing the beauty of the Flint Hills in his photographs.&nbsp; His camera always accompanied him and Mary on their travels to Washington, D.C., Morocco, London, France, Kenya, Amsterdam, and family gatherings to record their experiences and provide visual memories of their adventures.

He was preceded in death by his parents Don R. and Lucille Collins, and his wife’s parents John and Ocie Neuschwander.

He is survived by his wife Mary, sons John (Jennifer), Abilene, KS, Jess (Anna), Lenexa, KS, and James (Marie), France and his cherished grandchildren Elizabeth, Ava, Capri, Marcel, Felix, and Albert who always brought a smile to his face!&nbsp;He is also survived by his brother Barry (Linda) Collins, Salina, KS, brother-in-law Taylor (Cindy) Neuschwander, Tulsa, OK, and sister-in-law, Ginger (Ron) Foos, Tribune, KS, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 19, 2021 at the Council Grove Dunlap United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp; A visitation will be held at the church from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021.&nbsp; The family requests that those attending wear masks.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Council Grove Dunlap United Methodist Church or the Morris County Hospital Foundation.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://www.sawyerchapel.com/obituary/Robert-Collins">Obituary for Robert Henry Collins | Sawyer Funeral Home (sawyerchapel.com)</a>March 6, 1949 ~ July 10, 2021 (age 72)Robert Henry Collins (Bob), 72, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Morris County Hospital after a courageous five-year battle against cancer. He was born on March 6, 1949 to Don R. and Lucille (Ifland) Collins at Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; He attended elementary school in Prairie Village, Kansas and junior high and high school in Salina, Kansas, graduating in 1967.&nbsp; During those years he was active in the scouting program and was an Eagle Scout.At Sterling College he met Mary Neuschwander and they were married on May 23, 1970. They have three sons: John, Jess and Zac.&nbsp; Bob graduated from Sterling with a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education. He would further his education by receiving a master’s degree in history from Emporia State University.Bob and Mary moved to Council Grove, Kansas in July of 1972 where he taught social studies, drivers education, and coached football at Council Grove High School for eleven years.&nbsp; He began his career as a financial advisor for Waddell and Reed Financial Services in 1980 and served in that capacity for 41 years until his death.Bob enjoyed being active in the community and served as a volunteer in a variety of areas including Hospital Foundation (33 .years), Relay for Life, 4-H photography leader, Extension Council, Voices of the Wind People Pageant, Washunga Days, and more.&nbsp; He was an active member and officer in the Kiwanis and Masonic organizations. Bob was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church and provided leadership on a variety of the church’s boards and committees for almost 50 years.Bob had a passion for photography and especially enjoyed taking pictures of sporting events at CGHS for the Council Grove Republican which provided him the opportunity to combine his love of sports and photography plus support and encourage the young athletes.&nbsp; He also enjoyed landscape photography and capturing the beauty of the Flint Hills in his photographs.&nbsp; His camera always accompanied him and Mary on their travels to Washington, D.C., Morocco, London, France, Kenya, Amsterdam, and family gatherings to record their experiences and provide visual memories of their adventures.He was preceded in death by his parents Don R. and Lucille Collins, and his wife’s parents John and Ocie Neuschwander.He is survived by his wife Mary, sons John (Jennifer), Abilene, KS, Jess (Anna), Lenexa, KS, and James (Marie), France and his cherished grandchildren Elizabeth, Ava, Capri, Marcel, Felix, and Albert who always brought a smile to his face!&nbsp;He is also survived by his brother Barry (Linda) Collins, Salina, KS, brother-in-law Taylor (Cindy) Neuschwander, Tulsa, OK, and sister-in-law, Ginger (Ron) Foos, Tribune, KS, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.A Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 19, 2021 at the Council Grove Dunlap United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp; A visitation will be held at the church from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021.&nbsp; The family requests that those attending wear masks.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Council Grove Dunlap United Methodist Church or the Morris County Hospital Foundation.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Henry Collins, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sawyerchapel.com/obituary/Robert-Collins/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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