Rhonda Lou Blazek, 73, died July 15, 2021, at her home in Salina, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 17, 1947, in Glendale, Cal., the daughter
 of Chester H. and Anna Louise (Wray) Smith.

On May 21, 1966, she married Edward LeRoy Blazek in Dubuque, Kansas. 
They later divorced, and remarried May 21, 1989.&nbsp; He preceded her in 
death on October 14, 2005.

A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Rhonda was a long time Hoisington 
E.M.S. director, also being employed by Essex, Albert Co-op, Fuller 
Brush and the Women’s Recovery Center.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, reading, 
tinkering with computers, and above all, time spent with her 
grandchildren.

She is survived by: a son, Eric Blazek and wife Kristy of Hoisington;
 and a daughter, Chrystie Blazek and husband Rob Teschke of Salina; two 
brothers, Randy Smith of Great Bend, and Ron Smith and wife Christina of
 Hoisington; 10 grandchildren, Austin LaViolette, Nathan LaViolette, 
Ryan Meade, Shannon Meade, Steven Mickle, Karissa Wagner, Kelsea Wagner,
 Kaleb Blazek, Brady Blazek and Ali Jo Blazek; and 17 great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Louise Smith, 
husband, Ed, an infant son, Paul Lee Blazek, and son, Aaron Lee Blazek.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2021, with
 the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke
 Funeral Home.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 
2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Don Fisher 
presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Hoisington City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Hoisington E.M.S. or GPS Kids Club, in 
care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Rhonda Lou Blazek, 73, died July 15, 2021, at her home in Salina, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 17, 1947, in Glendale, Cal., the daughter
 of Chester H. and Anna Louise (Wray) Smith.On May 21, 1966, she married Edward LeRoy Blazek in Dubuque, Kansas. 
They later divorced, and remarried May 21, 1989.&nbsp; He preceded her in 
death on October 14, 2005.A lifetime resident of Hoisington, Rhonda was a long time Hoisington 
E.M.S. director, also being employed by Essex, Albert Co-op, Fuller 
Brush and the Women’s Recovery Center.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, reading, 
tinkering with computers, and above all, time spent with her 
grandchildren.She is survived by: a son, Eric Blazek and wife Kristy of Hoisington;
 and a daughter, Chrystie Blazek and husband Rob Teschke of Salina; two 
brothers, Randy Smith of Great Bend, and Ron Smith and wife Christina of
 Hoisington; 10 grandchildren, Austin LaViolette, Nathan LaViolette, 
Ryan Meade, Shannon Meade, Steven Mickle, Karissa Wagner, Kelsea Wagner,
 Kaleb Blazek, Brady Blazek and Ali Jo Blazek; and 17 great 
grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Louise Smith, 
husband, Ed, an infant son, Paul Lee Blazek, and son, Aaron Lee Blazek.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2021, with
 the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke
 Funeral Home.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 
2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Don Fisher 
presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Hoisington City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Hoisington E.M.S. or GPS Kids Club, in 
care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Rhonda Lou Blazek

<a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/978/Lillian-Nelson/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Lillian Marie Nelson | Christians Funeral Home located ... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>

Lillian Marie Nelson, 99, of Lindsborg passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Bethany Home. Lillian was born October 5, 1921 in Lindsborg, KS to the late Julius and the late Myrtle (Kimmel) Esping.  

Lillian graduated from Salina High School and on May 27, 1941, she married Carl M. Nelson in Salina, KS.

She was a retired food service worker at Bethany College.

Survivors include her daughter Carla Jamison (Keith) of Destin, FL; son&nbsp; Jim Nelson (Betty) of Lindsborg, KS; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl; brothers Bob and Jim Esping; sister Marjorie Sartori; and great-grandson Benjamin Carl Nelson.

Private family committal will take place at Elmwood Cemetery.  Memorial services will be held in the fall.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or to Bethany Home.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

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 </figure><a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/978/Lillian-Nelson/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Lillian Marie Nelson | Christians Funeral Home located ... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>October 5, 1921 - July 7, 2021Lillian Marie Nelson, 99, of Lindsborg passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Bethany Home. Lillian was born October 5, 1921 in Lindsborg, KS to the late Julius and the late Myrtle (Kimmel) Esping. Lillian graduated from Salina High School and on May 27, 1941, she married Carl M. Nelson in Salina, KS.She was a retired food service worker at Bethany College.Survivors include her daughter Carla Jamison (Keith) of Destin, FL; son&nbsp; Jim Nelson (Betty) of Lindsborg, KS; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl; brothers Bob and Jim Esping; sister Marjorie Sartori; and great-grandson Benjamin Carl Nelson.Private family committal will take place at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial services will be held in the fall.Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or to Bethany Home. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Lillian Marie Nelson

John Walter Riggs, 79, of Lindsborg died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at home in Lindsborg.  John was born March 7, 1942 in Kingman, KS to the late Cecil W. and the late Blanche (Miller) Riggs.  

He married Jane Mary (Bock) Riggs on November 24, 1962 at Manhattan, KS. 

John earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in landscape architecture and one in city planning. He worked as a city planner and was owner of Riggs Associates, Lindsborg, Ks, in addition to being the owner/operator of the Riggs Arboretum, Waterloo, KS.  He hosted The Walk in the Woods, in coordination with many Kansas entities (Kansas Foresters, Sunflower RC&amp;D, NRCS, Kansas Fish and Wildlife Dept.), for area 5th graders for over 20 years to educate them about Kansas trees, ecosystems, and wildlife. 

He is survived by his daughter Judith J. (Riggs) Clubine, McPherson, KS; son Robert W. Riggs, Lindsborg, KS; grandchildren Todd (Libby) Clubine, Wellington, KS; Josie (Brant) Weaver, Lindsborg, KS; Zoe Riggs, Junction City, KS; great-granddaughter Briar Clubine; and brother Roy (Paula) Riggs, Kingman, KS.

John was preceded in death by his wife Janie Riggs, his parents Cecil and Blanche Riggs, and his brother Carl Riggs.

Cremation has been chosen.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m.on Saturday, July 24 at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the McPherson County Food Bank.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

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 </figure>March 7, 1942 - July 7, 2021John Walter Riggs, 79, of Lindsborg died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at home in Lindsborg. John was born March 7, 1942 in Kingman, KS to the late Cecil W. and the late Blanche (Miller) Riggs. He married Jane Mary (Bock) Riggs on November 24, 1962 at Manhattan, KS. John earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in landscape architecture and one in city planning. He worked as a city planner and was owner of Riggs Associates, Lindsborg, Ks, in addition to being the owner/operator of the Riggs Arboretum, Waterloo, KS. He hosted The Walk in the Woods, in coordination with many Kansas entities (Kansas Foresters, Sunflower RC&amp;D, NRCS, Kansas Fish and Wildlife Dept.), for area 5th graders for over 20 years to educate them about Kansas trees, ecosystems, and wildlife. He is survived by his daughter Judith J. (Riggs) Clubine, McPherson, KS; son Robert W. Riggs, Lindsborg, KS; grandchildren Todd (Libby) Clubine, Wellington, KS; Josie (Brant) Weaver, Lindsborg, KS; Zoe Riggs, Junction City, KS; great-granddaughter Briar Clubine; and brother Roy (Paula) Riggs, Kingman, KS.John was preceded in death by his wife Janie Riggs, his parents Cecil and Blanche Riggs, and his brother Carl Riggs.Cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m.on Saturday, July 24 at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the McPherson County Food Bank. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

John Walter Riggs

<a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Esther-M-Funk?obId=21699169#/obituaryInfo">Esther M. Funk Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>

HILLSBORO - Esther M. Funk, age 86, passed away July 13, 2021, at Bethesda Home, Goessel, Kansas. She was born April 9, 1935, near Ulysses, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Ratzloff) Frantz. 

She was a graduate of Tampa High School. On September 9, 1954, she was united in marriage to Eldon R. Funk. She was a church secretary for many years. 

She was preceded in death by brothers, Daniel and David Frantz, and great-grandson Caleb Eckhart. 

She is lovingly survived by her husband, Eldon of Hillsboro; her sons: Gerald (Carolyn) of Salina; Donovan (Pati) of Hillsboro; and Bryan of Beatrice, NE; her daughter: Janice (Delton) Voth of rural Goessel; her siblings: Leonard (Jan) Frantz of Hillsboro; Jonas (Kim) Frantz of Tampa; and sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Frantz of Tampa; and Delores Frantz of Durham; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 

The visitation with family will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Jost Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, with the burial to be held at 1:00 p.m., at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro, followed by the Celebration Life Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro. 

Memorial funds have been establish for Bethesda Home or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS, 67063.

 Online condolences may be left at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Esther M. Funk, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=21699169&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_1BF&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Esther-M-Funk?obId=21699169#/obituaryInfo">Esther M. Funk Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>April 9, 1935 - July 13, 2021HILLSBORO - Esther M. Funk, age 86, passed away July 13, 2021, at Bethesda Home, Goessel, Kansas. She was born April 9, 1935, near Ulysses, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Ratzloff) Frantz. She was a graduate of Tampa High School. On September 9, 1954, she was united in marriage to Eldon R. Funk. She was a church secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by brothers, Daniel and David Frantz, and great-grandson Caleb Eckhart. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Eldon of Hillsboro; her sons: Gerald (Carolyn) of Salina; Donovan (Pati) of Hillsboro; and Bryan of Beatrice, NE; her daughter: Janice (Delton) Voth of rural Goessel; her siblings: Leonard (Jan) Frantz of Hillsboro; Jonas (Kim) Frantz of Tampa; and sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Frantz of Tampa; and Delores Frantz of Durham; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The visitation with family will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Jost Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, with the burial to be held at 1:00 p.m., at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro, followed by the Celebration Life Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro. Memorial funds have been establish for Bethesda Home or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS, 67063. Online condolences may be left at www.jostfuneralhome.com.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Esther M. Funk, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=21699169&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_1BF&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

Esther M. Funk

<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Nan-Hale/#!/PhotosVideos">Nan Elizabeth Hale Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>

Nan Elizabeth Hale, the daughter of Clyde and Nellie (Fry) Burton was born November 2, 1926 at Parkerville, Kansas. She was the fifth child born to this union. Nan attended school in Morris County until her parents moved to Canton, Kansas where she graduated. Nan was united in marriage to Foster Busby on August 1, 1944. To this union three children were born, Larry, Kay and JaNelle . They were later divorced and she was later united in marriage to Richard Hale. She worked outside of the home in the insurance field being an underwriter for several insurance companies within the state of Kansas. Nan was a homemaker and took great pride in providing for her family and home. She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post #24 and the VFW Post 2715. She served the Auxiliary as district president and took great pride in that. Nan was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many. Her wise counsel, gentle but firm guidance and sense of humor will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She was especially fond of all her grandchildren, always looking forward to their visits and time spent together. She could often been seen at a baseball game in one hundred degree heat and in cold wet weather watching a soccer game. Nan enjoyed playing cards, dancing, reading, cooking and spending time with her family. Nan, 94, of McPherson, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 with family present by her side at Pleasant View Home, Inman. Nan was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Melba Palmer and Betty Herr; her brothers, Phillip, Harry, George, and Clyde Jr. Burton; her daughter JaNelle Busby; and three great-great grandchildren. Surviving family members include her children Larry and Kay of McPherson; her sister Karen Cofran of Overland Park, Kansas; her four grandchildren, Brent and Kendra, Wayne Thompson (Kris) and Janeine Muir (Doug) of McPherson; four great-grandchildren and seven great-grea- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. The final resting place will be at the Parkerville Cemetery, Parkerville, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice or Pleasant View Home and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nan Elizabeth Hale, 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/Nan-Hale/#!/PhotosVideos">Nan Elizabeth Hale Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>November 2, 1926 - July 14, 2021Nan Elizabeth Hale, the daughter of Clyde and Nellie (Fry) Burton was born November 2, 1926 at Parkerville, Kansas. She was the fifth child born to this union. Nan attended school in Morris County until her parents moved to Canton, Kansas where she graduated. Nan was united in marriage to Foster Busby on August 1, 1944. To this union three children were born, Larry, Kay and JaNelle . They were later divorced and she was later united in marriage to Richard Hale. She worked outside of the home in the insurance field being an underwriter for several insurance companies within the state of Kansas. Nan was a homemaker and took great pride in providing for her family and home. She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post #24 and the VFW Post 2715. She served the Auxiliary as district president and took great pride in that. Nan was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many. Her wise counsel, gentle but firm guidance and sense of humor will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She was especially fond of all her grandchildren, always looking forward to their visits and time spent together. She could often been seen at a baseball game in one hundred degree heat and in cold wet weather watching a soccer game. Nan enjoyed playing cards, dancing, reading, cooking and spending time with her family. Nan, 94, of McPherson, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 with family present by her side at Pleasant View Home, Inman. Nan was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Melba Palmer and Betty Herr; her brothers, Phillip, Harry, George, and Clyde Jr. Burton; her daughter JaNelle Busby; and three great-great grandchildren. Surviving family members include her children Larry and Kay of McPherson; her sister Karen Cofran of Overland Park, Kansas; her four grandchildren, Brent and Kendra, Wayne Thompson (Kris) and Janeine Muir (Doug) of McPherson; four great-grandchildren and seven great-grea- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. The final resting place will be at the Parkerville Cemetery, Parkerville, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice or Pleasant View Home and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nan Elizabeth Hale, 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>.

Nan Elizabeth Hale

<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/lloyd-preston">Obituary | Lloyd D. Preston of Concordia, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>

Lloyd Preston, age 78, entered into rest on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on January 13, 1943 in Farnam, Nebraska, to Lloyd E. and Dana (Pearce) Preston.&nbsp;

Lloyd was a 1961 graduate of Alma High School, Alma, Nebraska.&nbsp; Lloyd graduated from Kansas City Kansas Junior College, and attended University of Kansas for one year.&nbsp; He then graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in sociology.

Lloyd served in the United States Navy from 1961 – 1966 during the Vietnam War as a Quarter Master and was honorably discharged.

On May 29, 1966 he married Sheryle Sheets in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union three children were born, Chad, Paula, and Brian.

Lloyd worked as a director of nursing for Hadley Hospital in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Moving to Garden City, Kansas, Lloyd worked for the Sisters of St. Joseph as the vice president of human resources.&nbsp; The family then moved to Concordia, Kansas where he managed the chemical dependency unit at St. Joseph Hospital.&nbsp; Lloyd then started his own business and owned and operated Lloyd’s Painting in Concordia&nbsp; for 35 years.

He was a member of The Baptist Church in Concordia.

Lloyd enjoyed, hunting, golfing, making people laugh and most of all spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Sheryle of the home in Concordia; two sons, Chad Preston, Concordia, KS; Brian Preston (Andrea), Olathe, KS; daughter, Paula Anderson (Todd), Virginia City, NV; 11 grandchildren, Jacob, Trevor, Jacob, &nbsp;Blake, Tyler, Sadie, Lily, Bradyn, Garrett, Lukas, and Olivia; brother, J.C. Preston (Judy), Albuquerque, NM; sister, Julia Wolf (Gary), Albuquerque, NM; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Dana Preston.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at The Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Peppers officiating.&nbsp;

A private family burial will be held prior to the Celebration of Life Service at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the West Branch Cemetery, rural Concordia, Kansas, with Pastor Jonathan Peppers officiating. &nbsp;Military Honors will be conducted by the U.S. Navy and local American Legion and VFW of Concordia.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to The Baptist Church in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; 

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

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/lloyd-preston">Obituary | Lloyd D. Preston of Concordia, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>January 13, 1943 - July 15, 2021Lloyd Preston, age 78, entered into rest on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on January 13, 1943 in Farnam, Nebraska, to Lloyd E. and Dana (Pearce) Preston.&nbsp;Lloyd was a 1961 graduate of Alma High School, Alma, Nebraska.&nbsp; Lloyd graduated from Kansas City Kansas Junior College, and attended University of Kansas for one year.&nbsp; He then graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in sociology.Lloyd served in the United States Navy from 1961 – 1966 during the Vietnam War as a Quarter Master and was honorably discharged.On May 29, 1966 he married Sheryle Sheets in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union three children were born, Chad, Paula, and Brian.Lloyd worked as a director of nursing for Hadley Hospital in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Moving to Garden City, Kansas, Lloyd worked for the Sisters of St. Joseph as the vice president of human resources.&nbsp; The family then moved to Concordia, Kansas where he managed the chemical dependency unit at St. Joseph Hospital.&nbsp; Lloyd then started his own business and owned and operated Lloyd’s Painting in Concordia&nbsp; for 35 years.He was a member of The Baptist Church in Concordia.Lloyd enjoyed, hunting, golfing, making people laugh and most of all spending time with his family and friends.He is survived by his wife Sheryle of the home in Concordia; two sons, Chad Preston, Concordia, KS; Brian Preston (Andrea), Olathe, KS; daughter, Paula Anderson (Todd), Virginia City, NV; 11 grandchildren, Jacob, Trevor, Jacob, &nbsp;Blake, Tyler, Sadie, Lily, Bradyn, Garrett, Lukas, and Olivia; brother, J.C. Preston (Judy), Albuquerque, NM; sister, Julia Wolf (Gary), Albuquerque, NM; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Dana Preston.A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at The Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Peppers officiating.&nbsp;A private family burial will be held prior to the Celebration of Life Service at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the West Branch Cemetery, rural Concordia, Kansas, with Pastor Jonathan Peppers officiating. &nbsp;Military Honors will be conducted by the U.S. Navy and local American Legion and VFW of Concordia.Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to The Baptist Church in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences please visit, www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Lloyd D. Preston, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/lloyd-preston/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Lloyd D. Preston

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/james-eyer/4669039/obituary.php?_ga=2.152600112.823652348.1626217322-1202697284.1612194326">James Eyer Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>

James Marvin Eyer, born November 23, 1946, passed away July 14, 2021. He was born in Long Beach, California to the now late Marvin James and Marguerite Marie (Perry) Eyer. He was a feisty and incorrigible child and the same could probably be said for his entire life, add in the descriptives story teller, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was not a perfect man by any stretch of the imagination but he was a perfectly imperfect father to his two children whom survive him, his daughter Kathrina and son James Jr. He was married a time or two or more, the first time to the mother of his children and the last time for 23 years to the late Sherry Lynn Wolf-Eyer. He was most certainly a believer in love and marriage. He lived his life colorfully and could best be described as a bull-shitter and a Grizzly Adams. He was a heavy equipment operator for his regular nine to five but his passion was fishing, hunting and trapping. He also served in the Army 1966-1971 with almost three years in Vietnam. He left behind his daughter Kathrina (Christopher) McGarvey, his son James Jr. (Vicki) and his four grandchildren Jayme Eyer, Meghan (JT) Wolf, Lori (Collin) Trickle, and Logan Roussel. He also left behind his four great-grandchildren Allison and Christopher Vance, Cullen Goff, and little Ethan Dishman. He’s going to be greatly missed but his legacy lives on in the family he leaves behind. May God Rest his Soul and keep the Devil away. The family asks that in lieu of flowers or money you take the time to hug your family and always thank a nurse.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/james-eyer/4669039/obituary.php?_ga=2.152600112.823652348.1626217322-1202697284.1612194326">James Eyer Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>November 23, 1946 - July 14, 2021James Marvin Eyer, born November 23, 1946, passed away July 14, 2021. He was born in Long Beach, California to the now late Marvin James and Marguerite Marie (Perry) Eyer. He was a feisty and incorrigible child and the same could probably be said for his entire life, add in the descriptives story teller, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was not a perfect man by any stretch of the imagination but he was a perfectly imperfect father to his two children whom survive him, his daughter Kathrina and son James Jr. He was married a time or two or more, the first time to the mother of his children and the last time for 23 years to the late Sherry Lynn Wolf-Eyer. He was most certainly a believer in love and marriage. He lived his life colorfully and could best be described as a bull-shitter and a Grizzly Adams. He was a heavy equipment operator for his regular nine to five but his passion was fishing, hunting and trapping. He also served in the Army 1966-1971 with almost three years in Vietnam. He left behind his daughter Kathrina (Christopher) McGarvey, his son James Jr. (Vicki) and his four grandchildren Jayme Eyer, Meghan (JT) Wolf, Lori (Collin) Trickle, and Logan Roussel. He also left behind his four great-grandchildren Allison and Christopher Vance, Cullen Goff, and little Ethan Dishman. He’s going to be greatly missed but his legacy lives on in the family he leaves behind. May God Rest his Soul and keep the Devil away. The family asks that in lieu of flowers or money you take the time to hug your family and always thank a nurse.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James Eyer

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

January 15, 1992 ~ July 12, 2021 (age 29)

Kayla Danielle Higle, 29, of Salina, KS passed away July 12, 2021.

She was born January 15, 1992, in Hutchinson, KS to Tony Higle and Leia Brooks. She was the mother of two handsome boys, Trenton Thompson, 9, of Salina and Taesyn Benoit, 5, of Palco, KS.

She loved sports, especially soccer as a child. She was a rough and rowdy tomboy who loved animals, especially monkeys. She always said she would own one someday but never got the chance. She loved children from a young age and was so excited to have children of her own.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Myrle Brooks, Sunnie Brooks, Paul Higle and Laverna Liby; aunts/uncle Lisa Carter, Keith Higle, Cynthia Duggan (Higle), Glenda Bernhardt (Higle); and nephew Branton Hulsey.

She is survived by her sons Trenton and Taesyn; parents Leia Brooks of Salina and Tony and Jerri Higle of Glasco, KS; siblings Cierra (Josh) Werber of Salina, Brittany Higle of Salina, Lisa Darnell of Glasco and Bobby Corber of Glasco, along with many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Cierra Werber/Kayla Higle memorial fund in care of the Bank of Tescott.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kayla-Higle">Obituary for Kayla Danielle Higle | Ryan Mortuary</a>January 15, 1992 ~ July 12, 2021 (age 29)Kayla Danielle Higle, 29, of Salina, KS passed away July 12, 2021.She was born January 15, 1992, in Hutchinson, KS to Tony Higle and Leia Brooks. She was the mother of two handsome boys, Trenton Thompson, 9, of Salina and Taesyn Benoit, 5, of Palco, KS.She loved sports, especially soccer as a child. She was a rough and rowdy tomboy who loved animals, especially monkeys. She always said she would own one someday but never got the chance. She loved children from a young age and was so excited to have children of her own.She was preceded in death by her grandparents Myrle Brooks, Sunnie Brooks, Paul Higle and Laverna Liby; aunts/uncle Lisa Carter, Keith Higle, Cynthia Duggan (Higle), Glenda Bernhardt (Higle); and nephew Branton Hulsey.She is survived by her sons Trenton and Taesyn; parents Leia Brooks of Salina and Tony and Jerri Higle of Glasco, KS; siblings Cierra (Josh) Werber of Salina, Brittany Higle of Salina, Lisa Darnell of Glasco and Bobby Corber of Glasco, along with many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to the Cierra Werber/Kayla Higle memorial fund in care of the Bank of Tescott.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kayla-Higle/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kayla-Higle/sympathy">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Kayla, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Kayla-Higle/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

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Charles Kenneth 'Chuck' Crowley, II,&nbsp;Brookline Station, Missouri

<a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Charles-Kenneth-Chuck-Crowley-II?obId=21702303#/obituaryInfo">Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crowley, II Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>

Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II, 67, of Brookline Station, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, in Salina, Kansas. Charles was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 20, 1954, a son of the late Orpha Irene (Lawrence) and Charles Kenneth Crawley, I. He was a retired minister from White Cloud Community Christian Church in White Cloud, Kansas and worked at Ag Partners in Denton, Kansas. On August 3, 1973, Chuck married Jean McCollum in St. Joseph, Missouri. Survivors include his wife Jean Crawley; daughters Tanya Penn (Rodney), of Salina, Kansas, Mindy Burch, (Matt) of Hoschton, Georgia; sons Chuck Crawley III, of Springfield, Missouri; David Crawley, (Rachel) of Horton, Kansas; sister Caroline Crawley; and brother Tom Crawley, of St. Joseph, Missouri. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and many extended family members. Chuck is preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Crawley; sister, Anna Rowland. Cremation has been chosen and memorial services will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to White Cloud Community Christian Church, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

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<h2>Charles Kenneth 'Chuck' Crowley, II,&nbsp;Brookline Station, Missouri</h2><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/Charles-Kenneth-Chuck-Crowley-II?obId=21702303#/obituaryInfo">Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crowley, II Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (carlsonfh.net)</a>May 20, 1954 - July 15, 2021Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II, 67, of Brookline Station, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, in Salina, Kansas. Charles was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 20, 1954, a son of the late Orpha Irene (Lawrence) and Charles Kenneth Crawley, I. He was a retired minister from White Cloud Community Christian Church in White Cloud, Kansas and worked at Ag Partners in Denton, Kansas. On August 3, 1973, Chuck married Jean McCollum in St. Joseph, Missouri. Survivors include his wife Jean Crawley; daughters Tanya Penn (Rodney), of Salina, Kansas, Mindy Burch, (Matt) of Hoschton, Georgia; sons Chuck Crawley III, of Springfield, Missouri; David Crawley, (Rachel) of Horton, Kansas; sister Caroline Crawley; and brother Tom Crawley, of St. Joseph, Missouri. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and many extended family members. Chuck is preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Crawley; sister, Anna Rowland. Cremation has been chosen and memorial services will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to White Cloud Community Christian Church, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crowley, II, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=21702303&amp;tag=&amp;otv=Frazer_MScont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

Charles Kenneth 'Chuck' Crowley, II 

<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Josiah-McGregor">Obituary for Josiah Seth McGregor | Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home (tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com)</a>

Josiah Seth McGregor, the son of Seth and Tailar McGregor,&nbsp;was born into heaven on July 12, 2021, at the Republic Co. Hospital in Belleville.

Survivors include his parents, big sister Mayzee, paternal grandparents Papa Mark and Mimi Pam McGregor, grea-grandma JoAn McGregor, maternal grandmother Mimi Mindi Bremer, and great-Nana Vicki Bremer. Josiah is also survived by his aunts and uncles&nbsp; Trae and Jewell Bremer, Emily and Jordan Farris, Delaney and Colby Hamel; Gabriel McGregor, and Jentry McGregor; cousins Malachi Farris, Aubrie and Nova Hamel; other family and a community of friends.

Private family services will be held at the Belleville Wesleyan Church.

Memorials are requested to the family’s choice, to be designated at a later date, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the McGregor family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

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<h2>Josiah Seth McGregor, Belleville</h2><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Josiah-McGregor">Obituary for Josiah Seth McGregor | Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home (tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com)</a>July 12, 2021 ~ July 12, 2021Josiah Seth McGregor, the son of Seth and Tailar McGregor,&nbsp;was born into heaven on July 12, 2021, at the Republic Co. Hospital in Belleville.Survivors include his parents, big sister Mayzee, paternal grandparents Papa Mark and Mimi Pam McGregor, grea-grandma JoAn McGregor, maternal grandmother Mimi Mindi Bremer, and great-Nana Vicki Bremer. Josiah is also survived by his aunts and uncles&nbsp; Trae and Jewell Bremer, Emily and Jordan Farris, Delaney and Colby Hamel; Gabriel McGregor, and Jentry McGregor; cousins Malachi Farris, Aubrie and Nova Hamel; other family and a community of friends.Private family services will be held at the Belleville Wesleyan Church.Memorials are requested to the family’s choice, to be designated at a later date, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the McGregor family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Josiah Seth McGregor, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Josiah-McGregor/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Josiah Seth McGregor

<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Ebba-Nelson-2/#!/PhotosVideos">Ebba Jean Nelson Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>

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>.

Ebba Jean Nelson

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>

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 <figcaption>Wanda Louise (Herzet) Carr</figcaption>
 </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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 </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>

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Virginia Frances (Yates) Brunner, Herington

<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>

<h2>Virginia Frances (Yates) Brunner, Herington</h2><figure>
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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>

<h2>Paula Marie (Ryan) Scott</h2><figure>
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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>

<h2>Brian Pickering, Salina</h2><figure>
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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.

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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>

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