Danny R. Cox, 72, of Salina, passed away Tuesday December 2, 2020. Danny was born February 15, 1948 to Joseph and June Cox. He married Linda K. Burns on September 16, 1967.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents and brother and sister in-law, Joe Henry and Joyce Cox. Survivors include his wife, June; son, Rick Cox (Jenny); daughter, Dana Cox; grandchildren, Shane Schoenhofer, Taylor Marcoux, Cameron Cox, Brady Cox, and Brett Cox and brother, Gary Cox.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish (for family only.) Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary (for all.) Face masks and social distancing will be required.

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 </figure>Danny R. Cox, 72, of Salina, passed away Tuesday December 2, 2020. Danny was born February 15, 1948 to Joseph and June Cox. He married Linda K. Burns on September 16, 1967.Danny was preceded in death by his parents and brother and sister in-law, Joe Henry and Joyce Cox. Survivors include his wife, June; son, Rick Cox (Jenny); daughter, Dana Cox; grandchildren, Shane Schoenhofer, Taylor Marcoux, Cameron Cox, Brady Cox, and Brett Cox and brother, Gary Cox.Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish (for family only.) Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary (for all.) Face masks and social distancing will be required.

Danny R. Cox

Carol Ann (Carrico) Moritzpassed away peacefully at her home in Salina, Kansas on Thursday, December 3, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Carol was born December 22, 1936 in Beloit the daughter of Melvin and Cecilia (Knaup) Carrico, the seventh of eight children. Because she was born so close to Christmas, her family named her Carol. At age five, Carol suffered a childhood illness that resulted in a significant hearing loss in both ears, eventually resulting in near total deafness. She wore a hearing aid throughout her life and learned to read lips to communicate. Despite her hearing loss, Carol loved music and learned to play the piano as a child. In her later years, she took great joy in in playing for her family-especially Christmas carols. Carol graduated from St. John's High School in Beloit, and attended Marymount College in Salina. During that time, she met and later married Louis Moritz of Tipton. They married November 10, 1956 at St. John's Church in Beloit, and made their home in Tipton. Between 1957 and 1963, Louie and Carol had six children.

In 1967, Louis was diagnosed with Huntington's disease, a hereditary neurological disorder. When Louis was no longer able to work in 1973, Carol went to work as a secretary at Tipton High School. She made many lifelong friends during this time and enjoyed the energy of the academic environment, but she couldn't support her family. When Louis required hospitalization in 1975, Carol moved her family to Salina, where she found work as an editor at School Specialty Supply's headquarters. Her children will always remember her fierce determination to provide them with a loving and secure environment during this difficult time.

Although Carol endured many hardships in her life, including losing her husband, twin daughters and three grandchildren to Huntington's Disease, she didn't allow those difficulties to define the contours of her life. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember her strong will-a will offset by her wonderful sense of humor, quick laugh and warm hugs. But most of all, they will remember her deep and abiding love for her family. Her most treasured times were those she shared with family.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Louis, her twin daughters, Jean West and Joan Beard, and three grandchildren, Michael West, Nichola Beard and Adam Beard. She was also preceded by three sisters-Albertine Konzem, Cecilia Ludwig and Virginia Lichtenberger-and two brothers, Joseph Carrico, and (infant) James Carrico. She is survived by her children Kathy Moritz, Salina; Nancy Moritz, Lawrence; Larry (Cecilia) Moritz, Salina; and John (Renee) Moritz, Hays; grandchildren, Ben Gasper, Jeff Gasper, Stefanie Adam, Chris West, Jennifer Boss, Kathleen Wade, Sarah Landis, Anna Davis, Samuel Moritz, Cara Moritz, Amber Rogers, Daniel Moritz and Steven Moritz; 17 great-grandchildren and one on the way-Baby Wade in June, 2021. She is also survived by her dear sisters, Maxine Wicks, Bennet, Neb. and Janet (Dan) Sparks, Salina.

Ryan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family will hold a private graveside service and will have a Memorial Mass celebrating Carol's life at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Renovation Fund, 230 East Cloud, Salina, or Kindred Hospice, 2100 South Ninth Street, Salina, or in care of the family at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, 67401.

Carol left this handwritten message for her children, "A mother's prayer is that her children will love each other long after her she is gone." Rest in peace, Mom-your wish will be honored for generations to come.

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 </figure>Carol Ann (Carrico) Moritzpassed away peacefully at her home in Salina, Kansas on Thursday, December 3, 2020 surrounded by her family.Carol was born December 22, 1936 in Beloit the daughter of Melvin and Cecilia (Knaup) Carrico, the seventh of eight children. Because she was born so close to Christmas, her family named her Carol. At age five, Carol suffered a childhood illness that resulted in a significant hearing loss in both ears, eventually resulting in near total deafness. She wore a hearing aid throughout her life and learned to read lips to communicate. Despite her hearing loss, Carol loved music and learned to play the piano as a child. In her later years, she took great joy in in playing for her family-especially Christmas carols. Carol graduated from St. John's High School in Beloit, and attended Marymount College in Salina. During that time, she met and later married Louis Moritz of Tipton. They married November 10, 1956 at St. John's Church in Beloit, and made their home in Tipton. Between 1957 and 1963, Louie and Carol had six children.In 1967, Louis was diagnosed with Huntington's disease, a hereditary neurological disorder. When Louis was no longer able to work in 1973, Carol went to work as a secretary at Tipton High School. She made many lifelong friends during this time and enjoyed the energy of the academic environment, but she couldn't support her family. When Louis required hospitalization in 1975, Carol moved her family to Salina, where she found work as an editor at School Specialty Supply's headquarters. Her children will always remember her fierce determination to provide them with a loving and secure environment during this difficult time.Although Carol endured many hardships in her life, including losing her husband, twin daughters and three grandchildren to Huntington's Disease, she didn't allow those difficulties to define the contours of her life. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember her strong will-a will offset by her wonderful sense of humor, quick laugh and warm hugs. But most of all, they will remember her deep and abiding love for her family. Her most treasured times were those she shared with family.Carol was preceded in death by her husband Louis, her twin daughters, Jean West and Joan Beard, and three grandchildren, Michael West, Nichola Beard and Adam Beard. She was also preceded by three sisters-Albertine Konzem, Cecilia Ludwig and Virginia Lichtenberger-and two brothers, Joseph Carrico, and (infant) James Carrico. She is survived by her children Kathy Moritz, Salina; Nancy Moritz, Lawrence; Larry (Cecilia) Moritz, Salina; and John (Renee) Moritz, Hays; grandchildren, Ben Gasper, Jeff Gasper, Stefanie Adam, Chris West, Jennifer Boss, Kathleen Wade, Sarah Landis, Anna Davis, Samuel Moritz, Cara Moritz, Amber Rogers, Daniel Moritz and Steven Moritz; 17 great-grandchildren and one on the way-Baby Wade in June, 2021. She is also survived by her dear sisters, Maxine Wicks, Bennet, Neb. and Janet (Dan) Sparks, Salina.Ryan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family will hold a private graveside service and will have a Memorial Mass celebrating Carol's life at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church Renovation Fund, 230 East Cloud, Salina, or Kindred Hospice, 2100 South Ninth Street, Salina, or in care of the family at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, 67401.Carol left this handwritten message for her children, "A mother's prayer is that her children will love each other long after her she is gone." Rest in peace, Mom-your wish will be honored for generations to come.

Carol Ann (Carrico) Moritz

Sharon Ann Yarochowicz, 77, died December 1, 2020. She was born June 1, 1943, the daughter of John and Allison (Lynott) Fletcher in Niagara Falls, New York. She married Albert Joseph Yarochowicz on June 22, 1963 in New Milford, CT.

She is preceded in death by a brother, William.

She is survived by her husband, Allie; her four sons, Jay (Cathy), Bill (Rebecca), Brian (fiancÃ©, Leslie Johnson), and Rob (Skylar). She has 7 grandchildren, Jesse, Jacob, Jenna, John, Allison, Andrew and Amanda; and a brother, Robert (Pam) Fletcher.

The family will have a private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Salina. Inurnment will be in the All Saints Cemetery, Salina. Memorials are suggested to the Church Building Fund.

Sharon Ann Yarochowicz, 77, died December 1, 2020. She was born June 1, 1943, the daughter of John and Allison (Lynott) Fletcher in Niagara Falls, New York. She married Albert Joseph Yarochowicz on June 22, 1963 in New Milford, CT.She is preceded in death by a brother, William.She is survived by her husband, Allie; her four sons, Jay (Cathy), Bill (Rebecca), Brian (fiancÃ©, Leslie Johnson), and Rob (Skylar). She has 7 grandchildren, Jesse, Jacob, Jenna, John, Allison, Andrew and Amanda; and a brother, Robert (Pam) Fletcher.The family will have a private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Salina. Inurnment will be in the All Saints Cemetery, Salina. Memorials are suggested to the Church Building Fund.

Sharon Ann Yarochowicz

Clive Lavern Dunn, 86, died December 1, 2020. He was born December 2, 1933 in Formoso, KS, the son of Lavern and Mary Emily Dunn.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dennis and Wayne.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Judith; 4 sons, Rick (Cathy), Dallas, Kelly and Derek (Kathy) all of Salina; 8 grandchildren, Dallas, Kasyn, Joshua, Jonathon, Addison, Mckenzie, Taylor and Tanner.

There will be visitation at the Ryan Mortuary December 7, 2020 from 4 to 8 pm with family attending from 5 until 6 pm. A grave side ceremony will be at Gypsum Hill Cemetery at 1 pm, Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Memorials may be made to Youth Baseball Fund, Greater Salina Community Foundation, 119 W. Iron Ave., Salina, KS, Memorial for Clive Dunn or University United Methodist Church, 1509 South Santa Fe, Salina.

Clive was owner and operator of M&amp;H Motors for over 30 years. After graduating from Emporia State Teachers College where he met his wife Judi, Clive coached and taught in Roxbury, Hanover and Stockton. The family moved to Salina in 1962 when Clive took a position with H.J. Heinz as a sales professional.

Throughout his life Clive enjoyed coaching and supporting youth baseball and basketball, winning many tournaments. He was most proud of his years and contributions to the Babe Ruth Baseball program. Clive was an avid KU fan attending many basketball games and having season tickets to KU football. Through youth sports Clive touched many lives and will be sorely missed.

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 </figure>Clive Lavern Dunn, 86, died December 1, 2020. He was born December 2, 1933 in Formoso, KS, the son of Lavern and Mary Emily Dunn.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dennis and Wayne.He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Judith; 4 sons, Rick (Cathy), Dallas, Kelly and Derek (Kathy) all of Salina; 8 grandchildren, Dallas, Kasyn, Joshua, Jonathon, Addison, Mckenzie, Taylor and Tanner.There will be visitation at the Ryan Mortuary December 7, 2020 from 4 to 8 pm with family attending from 5 until 6 pm. A grave side ceremony will be at Gypsum Hill Cemetery at 1 pm, Tuesday, December 8, 2020.Memorials may be made to Youth Baseball Fund, Greater Salina Community Foundation, 119 W. Iron Ave., Salina, KS, Memorial for Clive Dunn or University United Methodist Church, 1509 South Santa Fe, Salina.Clive was owner and operator of M&amp;H Motors for over 30 years. After graduating from Emporia State Teachers College where he met his wife Judi, Clive coached and taught in Roxbury, Hanover and Stockton. The family moved to Salina in 1962 when Clive took a position with H.J. Heinz as a sales professional.Throughout his life Clive enjoyed coaching and supporting youth baseball and basketball, winning many tournaments. He was most proud of his years and contributions to the Babe Ruth Baseball program. Clive was an avid KU fan attending many basketball games and having season tickets to KU football. Through youth sports Clive touched many lives and will be sorely missed.

Clive Lavern Dunn

Duane T. Goerend, 84, of Salina, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born September 1, 1936 in St. Lucas, Iowa.

He served in the United States Air Force then worked for the USDA Soil Conservation Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Dominic and Minnie Goerend, daughter, Pamela Schick and grandson, Justin Willingham.

Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Goerend, children, Kimberly Willingham, and Linda (David) Rohleder, both of Salina, son-in-law, Bradley Schick, a brother; Frank (Neme) Goerend of Dewey, OK, 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

No services are scheduled at this time as cremation has been chosen.

For online condolences contact Roselawn at

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 </figure>Duane T. Goerend, 84, of Salina, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born September 1, 1936 in St. Lucas, Iowa.He served in the United States Air Force then worked for the USDA Soil Conservation Service.He was preceded in death by his parents; Dominic and Minnie Goerend, daughter, Pamela Schick and grandson, Justin Willingham.Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Goerend, children, Kimberly Willingham, and Linda (David) Rohleder, both of Salina, son-in-law, Bradley Schick, a brother; Frank (Neme) Goerend of Dewey, OK, 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.No services are scheduled at this time as cremation has been chosen.For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

Duane T. Goerend

Fay Laverne (Gregory) Pejsha, age 87, died on December 1, 2020, at her 
home in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Fay was born on January 24, 1933, in 
Ellsworth, Kansas to the late Wilmer A. and Olga (Schwartzel) Gregory.

She was a 1950 graduate of Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth, Kansas.
 Fay married Laudie C. Pejsha in Ellsworth, Kansas on October 29, 1955. 
They moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas in 1958 where Laudie joined the Air
 Force and was stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base in 
Jacksonville, Arkansas. Fay worked in the retail grocery business as a 
meat wrapper for 59 years. She also worked at Chambers Drug Store.
 Fay loved being outdoors working in her vegetable garden and tending to her flowers.
 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 
husband, Laudie (P.J.) Pejsha on June 10, 1996; sisters, Judy Gregory of
 Ellsworth, Dorothy Ptacek of Wilson, Ona Dupes of Gypsum, and Ester 
Snowball of Salina; and brother, Larry Gregory of Ellsworth. 
 Survivors include brother, George (Janice) Gregory of Clay Center; 
20 nieces and nephews, Dan Besthorn, Alma (Mattas) Deutsch, Anita 
(Dupes) Preston, Greg Dupes, Judy (Dupes) Kobetich, Ona (Dupes) Hough, 
Ralph Dupes, Ruth (Dupes) Howell, Steven Dupes, Daron Gregory, Troy 
Gregory, Wilma (Mattas) Olds, Larry Ptacek, Maurice Ptacek, Melvin 
Ptacek, Michael Ptacek, Tom Ptacek, Leslie Snowball, Perry Snowball, and
 Wendy Snowball; and good friends Dowel Harrson and Bobby and Tiah 
Phillips.
 A visitation will be held at Moores Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Sunday, December 6th, 3-7 pm.
 A funeral service will be held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 
Wilson, Kansas, Wednesday, December 9th at 10:30 a.m. with burial in the
 Wilson Catholic Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Council of Catholic Women 
or donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

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home in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Fay was born on January 24, 1933, in 
Ellsworth, Kansas to the late Wilmer A. and Olga (Schwartzel) Gregory.
 She was a 1950 graduate of Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth, Kansas.
 Fay married Laudie C. Pejsha in Ellsworth, Kansas on October 29, 1955. 
They moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas in 1958 where Laudie joined the Air
 Force and was stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base in 
Jacksonville, Arkansas. Fay worked in the retail grocery business as a 
meat wrapper for 59 years. She also worked at Chambers Drug Store.
 Fay loved being outdoors working in her vegetable garden and tending to her flowers.
 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 
husband, Laudie (P.J.) Pejsha on June 10, 1996; sisters, Judy Gregory of
 Ellsworth, Dorothy Ptacek of Wilson, Ona Dupes of Gypsum, and Ester 
Snowball of Salina; and brother, Larry Gregory of Ellsworth. 
 Survivors include brother, George (Janice) Gregory of Clay Center; 
20 nieces and nephews, Dan Besthorn, Alma (Mattas) Deutsch, Anita 
(Dupes) Preston, Greg Dupes, Judy (Dupes) Kobetich, Ona (Dupes) Hough, 
Ralph Dupes, Ruth (Dupes) Howell, Steven Dupes, Daron Gregory, Troy 
Gregory, Wilma (Mattas) Olds, Larry Ptacek, Maurice Ptacek, Melvin 
Ptacek, Michael Ptacek, Tom Ptacek, Leslie Snowball, Perry Snowball, and
 Wendy Snowball; and good friends Dowel Harrson and Bobby and Tiah 
Phillips.
 A visitation will be held at Moores Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Sunday, December 6th, 3-7 pm.
 A funeral service will be held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 
Wilson, Kansas, Wednesday, December 9th at 10:30 a.m. with burial in the
 Wilson Catholic Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Council of Catholic Women 
or donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

Fay L. Pejsha

Anita Stang, age 100, former Victoria, Kansas, resident died Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellsworth Village, Ellsworth, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born

November 17, 1920 in Catharine, Kansas to Jacob A. and Elizabeth (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp; She married Albert Stang on June 10, 1946, in Catharine, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 3, 1976.&nbsp;

She was a CNA at St. John’s Nursing Home in Victoria, and at the Hadley Hospital in Hays for many years.&nbsp; She was a volunteer for the Senior Companion Program in Hays for many years and was recognized as Senior Companion of the Year.&nbsp; Anita grew up in Catharine, and attended the Catharine Grade School.&nbsp; Her faith was her foundation of her life.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1975, then moved to Great Bend in 2000, and then to the Ellsworth Village in 2015.&nbsp; Anita was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Great Bend, the Victoria Daughters of Isabella, the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary, and was a Past President. &nbsp;

Survivors include one son, Dr. Patrick Stang and wife, Cathy, Great Bend, KS; two daughters, Marilyn Pflughoeft and husband, Roger, Wichita, KS; Ruth Brunts and husband, Richard, Alamogordo, NM; one daughter-in-law, Ruann Stang, Ellsworth, KS; three grandchildren, Dylan Stang (Kristel); Elizabeth Stang and Alex Richards; John Stang; four great grandchildren, Asher, Avery and Abram Stang; and Viviann Richards.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Thom Stang; three brothers,&nbsp; Alois “Al” Schmidt, James Schmidt, and Harold Schmidt; six sisters,&nbsp; Leopoldina “Tina” Mathes, Helen Brodecker, Ernestine Anderson, Frieda Boies, Lydia Brull, Dora Lee Robertston. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;

A Daughters of Isabella rosary and a V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Dechant Foundation for Priests/Seminarians of Dodge City Diocese or the Victoria Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Anita Stang, age 100, former Victoria, Kansas, resident died Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellsworth Village, Ellsworth, Kansas.&nbsp; She was bornNovember 17, 1920 in Catharine, Kansas to Jacob A. and Elizabeth (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp; She married Albert Stang on June 10, 1946, in Catharine, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 3, 1976.&nbsp;She was a CNA at St. John’s Nursing Home in Victoria, and at the Hadley Hospital in Hays for many years.&nbsp; She was a volunteer for the Senior Companion Program in Hays for many years and was recognized as Senior Companion of the Year.&nbsp; Anita grew up in Catharine, and attended the Catharine Grade School.&nbsp; Her faith was her foundation of her life.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1975, then moved to Great Bend in 2000, and then to the Ellsworth Village in 2015.&nbsp; Anita was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Great Bend, the Victoria Daughters of Isabella, the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary, and was a Past President. &nbsp;Survivors include one son, Dr. Patrick Stang and wife, Cathy, Great Bend, KS; two daughters, Marilyn Pflughoeft and husband, Roger, Wichita, KS; Ruth Brunts and husband, Richard, Alamogordo, NM; one daughter-in-law, Ruann Stang, Ellsworth, KS; three grandchildren, Dylan Stang (Kristel); Elizabeth Stang and Alex Richards; John Stang; four great grandchildren, Asher, Avery and Abram Stang; and Viviann Richards.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Thom Stang; three brothers,&nbsp; Alois “Al” Schmidt, James Schmidt, and Harold Schmidt; six sisters,&nbsp; Leopoldina “Tina” Mathes, Helen Brodecker, Ernestine Anderson, Frieda Boies, Lydia Brull, Dora Lee Robertston. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary and a V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Dechant Foundation for Priests/Seminarians of Dodge City Diocese or the Victoria Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Anita Stang

Keith Wayne Thomas, age 74, passed from this life on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his home in Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; Keith was born on July 11, 1946 in Belleville, Kansas to Clyde B. and Betty L. (Tharp) Thomas.

Keith was raised in a home north of Belleville, Kansas, until the age of seven.&nbsp; His family then moved to a farm south of Narka to be closer to his family who operated a dairy.&nbsp; Keith attended his first years of school in Belleville and continued his education through his freshman year at the school in Narka.&nbsp; Keith graduated from Munden High School in 1964.&nbsp; After high school, Keith attended and graduated from Fairbury Junior College. While in college, Keith joined the Army National Guard and completed basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.&nbsp; He later completed AIT in Aberdeen, Maryland, and when his National Guard unit was activated, Keith was stationed at Fort Collins, Colorado.&nbsp; After his time spent in the National Guard, Keith attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business.

On May 11, 1968, Keith married the love of his life, Janice A. Thornton, at the United Methodist Church in Republic, Kansas.&nbsp; Keith and Jan were blessed with two children, Annette and Mark.&nbsp; Keith worked side by side with his father, Clyde, operating a Grade A Dairy Farm and took great pride that the dairy spanned four generations of the Thomas Family.&nbsp; Through Keith’s hard work and devotion to his family, he instilled in his children good work ethic and values.&nbsp;

Some of Keith’s favorite family activities were 4-H projects, including showing dairy cattle at the fair each year.&nbsp; After the cows were milked for the day, Keith and his young children could often be found swimming in the pond east of the farm.&nbsp; Keith enjoyed hunting with Mark, and took a college night class with Annette to hone their painting skills.&nbsp; Keith was proud of his children, and attended their school activities, including sports and music.&nbsp;&nbsp; The family took many trips to the drive-in movie theater; with the kids riding in lawn chairs in the back of the pickup.

Later in life, Keith worked away from the farm.&nbsp; He worked at the FSA office, MC Industries, 21st Century Dairy, Reinke Manufacturing, 5 T’s Trucking with his son, Mark, and most recently, he worked at the Belleville After School Program.&nbsp; He continued to spend time on the farm operating his hay business with his grandchildren by his side.

Keith was a member of the American Legion Post #345 of Cuba, the Narka Presbyterian Church, and was involved with 4-H for many years. In 2003, Keith and Jan moved from the family farm to Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; Much of their time was spent on family activities with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.&nbsp; Throughout Keith and Jan’s 52 years of marriage, they enjoyed their church family, friends, and neighbors. They spent lots of their time camping, boating, fishing, dancing, and attending sales and auctions looking for treasures.&nbsp;

Keith had seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; they were all a huge part of what he did each day.&nbsp; Keith enjoyed supporting his family.&nbsp; He worked hard to instill the same work ethic and values that he possessed.&nbsp; Keith took the grandkids fishing, swimming, boating, tubing, bike riding, and to hunter’s safety courses; he enjoyed making derby cars with them and made sure they attended the fair together each year.&nbsp; He spent many hours teaching them to drive and to safely operate farm machinery used in his hay business.&nbsp; Keith could often be found at the farm, with his grandchildren near, doing projects on the farm.&nbsp; Any road trip that was taken included the clearance aisle at Wal-Mart.&nbsp; &nbsp;Wiener roasts in the driveway were his favorite way to celebrate most occasions if weather permitted or just to feed the crew.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde B. and Betty L. Thomas.&nbsp; Clyde’s second wife, Marcille Wheeler Thomas, and brothers-in-law Roger Strnad and Larry Zink.

Keith will be forever remembered by his wife Janice of the home; daughter Annette Knoll (Eric Nondorf); son Mark Thomas (Joanna Branson); grandchildren Kelsey Pickard (Joey Pickard), Kendall Walker (Taylor Krause), Abigail Knoll, Kirby, Gentry, and Laney Thomas.&nbsp; Great Grandchildren Kloey, Dollie, and Kyzer Pickard; sister Cheryl Strnad Runft (Myron Runft); sister-in-law Linda Zink; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Paul and Cindy Thornton; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends and neighbors.

Friends and family may sign Keith’s register book on Thursday, December 17th, 2020, from 9am – 5pm, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.

A private, family Memorial Service will be held in January 2021.

Family and friends unable to attend the book signing are encouraged to leave condolences and share memories on the Tribute Wall on Keith’s obituary page, on the funeral home website.

Memorials are requested to the Belleville After School Program or the Narka Presbyterian Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

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

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 </figure>Keith Wayne Thomas, age 74, passed from this life on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his home in Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; Keith was born on July 11, 1946 in Belleville, Kansas to Clyde B. and Betty L. (Tharp) Thomas.Keith was raised in a home north of Belleville, Kansas, until the age of seven.&nbsp; His family then moved to a farm south of Narka to be closer to his family who operated a dairy.&nbsp; Keith attended his first years of school in Belleville and continued his education through his freshman year at the school in Narka.&nbsp; Keith graduated from Munden High School in 1964.&nbsp; After high school, Keith attended and graduated from Fairbury Junior College. While in college, Keith joined the Army National Guard and completed basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.&nbsp; He later completed AIT in Aberdeen, Maryland, and when his National Guard unit was activated, Keith was stationed at Fort Collins, Colorado.&nbsp; After his time spent in the National Guard, Keith attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business.On May 11, 1968, Keith married the love of his life, Janice A. Thornton, at the United Methodist Church in Republic, Kansas.&nbsp; Keith and Jan were blessed with two children, Annette and Mark.&nbsp; Keith worked side by side with his father, Clyde, operating a Grade A Dairy Farm and took great pride that the dairy spanned four generations of the Thomas Family.&nbsp; Through Keith’s hard work and devotion to his family, he instilled in his children good work ethic and values.&nbsp;Some of Keith’s favorite family activities were 4-H projects, including showing dairy cattle at the fair each year.&nbsp; After the cows were milked for the day, Keith and his young children could often be found swimming in the pond east of the farm.&nbsp; Keith enjoyed hunting with Mark, and took a college night class with Annette to hone their painting skills.&nbsp; Keith was proud of his children, and attended their school activities, including sports and music.&nbsp;&nbsp; The family took many trips to the drive-in movie theater; with the kids riding in lawn chairs in the back of the pickup.Later in life, Keith worked away from the farm.&nbsp; He worked at the FSA office, MC Industries, 21st Century Dairy, Reinke Manufacturing, 5 T’s Trucking with his son, Mark, and most recently, he worked at the Belleville After School Program.&nbsp; He continued to spend time on the farm operating his hay business with his grandchildren by his side.Keith was a member of the American Legion Post #345 of Cuba, the Narka Presbyterian Church, and was involved with 4-H for many years. In 2003, Keith and Jan moved from the family farm to Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; Much of their time was spent on family activities with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.&nbsp; Throughout Keith and Jan’s 52 years of marriage, they enjoyed their church family, friends, and neighbors. They spent lots of their time camping, boating, fishing, dancing, and attending sales and auctions looking for treasures.&nbsp;Keith had seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; they were all a huge part of what he did each day.&nbsp; Keith enjoyed supporting his family.&nbsp; He worked hard to instill the same work ethic and values that he possessed.&nbsp; Keith took the grandkids fishing, swimming, boating, tubing, bike riding, and to hunter’s safety courses; he enjoyed making derby cars with them and made sure they attended the fair together each year.&nbsp; He spent many hours teaching them to drive and to safely operate farm machinery used in his hay business.&nbsp; Keith could often be found at the farm, with his grandchildren near, doing projects on the farm.&nbsp; Any road trip that was taken included the clearance aisle at Wal-Mart.&nbsp; &nbsp;Wiener roasts in the driveway were his favorite way to celebrate most occasions if weather permitted or just to feed the crew.Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde B. and Betty L. Thomas.&nbsp; Clyde’s second wife, Marcille Wheeler Thomas, and brothers-in-law Roger Strnad and Larry Zink.Keith will be forever remembered by his wife Janice of the home; daughter Annette Knoll (Eric Nondorf); son Mark Thomas (Joanna Branson); grandchildren Kelsey Pickard (Joey Pickard), Kendall Walker (Taylor Krause), Abigail Knoll, Kirby, Gentry, and Laney Thomas.&nbsp; Great Grandchildren Kloey, Dollie, and Kyzer Pickard; sister Cheryl Strnad Runft (Myron Runft); sister-in-law Linda Zink; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Paul and Cindy Thornton; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends and neighbors.Friends and family may sign Keith’s register book on Thursday, December 17th, 2020, from 9am – 5pm, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.A private, family Memorial Service will be held in January 2021.Family and friends unable to attend the book signing are encouraged to leave condolences and share memories on the Tribute Wall on Keith’s obituary page, on the funeral home website.Memorials are requested to the Belleville After School Program or the Narka Presbyterian Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Thomas family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Keith Wayne Thomas

&nbsp; Una Bee Carley-Miller, 88, of Athens, TX, passed away on December 2, 2020, at McPherson Hospital with her daughters by her side. Una Bee had been staying with her daughters, Carley and Sara, in McPherson, KS for the last three weeks. Una Bee was the youngest of seven daughters born to L.A. and Pansy Carley in McPherson, KS. Virginia Lee Carley passed at the age of seven months. Jimmie, Teddie, Marjorie, Freda, Jeanette, and Una Bee were known as “the Carley girls.” She graduated from McPherson High School in 1950. Una Bee’s first job out of high school was at Farmers Alliance. In later years, she worked for Smokey Billue at Underground Storage in Conway, KS. Una Bee was a member of Sweet Adelines International, Daughters of American Revolution, and Lake Athens Baptist Church in Athens, TX. In 1980, she moved to Duncan, OK and married Claude “Bud” A. Miller, III. In later years, she and Bud lived in San Angelo, TX and was a partner in cemeteries in Duncan, OK, San Angelo, TX, and Del Rio, TX. After retiring, they moved to Athens, TX. She is survived by: her husband, Bud Miller of Athens, TX; daughters, Carley Jo Carpenter of McPherson, KS and Sara (Eric) Folck of Galva, KS; step-sons, Grant (Brandy) Miller of Frisco, TX and Aaron (Nikki) Miller of Wichita, KS; her loyal dog, Glory Bee; grandchildren, Amber, Haylee, Christian, Carter, Audrey, and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Maddison, Scarlett, Katherine, Emmy Lou, and Ella Mae. Una Bee was preceded in death by: her parents, L.A. and Pansy Carley; sisters, Virginia Lee Carley, Jimmie Olson, Teddie Todeschi, Marjorie Baudino, Freda Peterson-Gooch, and Jeanette Moors; and daughter, Diane Carpenter Blake. Resthaven Mortuary is handing arrangements for the graveside service in Wichita, KS. A private family burial will be held in the McPherson Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Animal Shelter in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Una Bee Carley-Miller, 88, of Athens, TX, passed away on December 2, 2020, at McPherson Hospital with her daughters by her side. Una Bee had been staying with her daughters, Carley and Sara, in McPherson, KS for the last three weeks. Una Bee was the youngest of seven daughters born to L.A. and Pansy Carley in McPherson, KS. Virginia Lee Carley passed at the age of seven months. Jimmie, Teddie, Marjorie, Freda, Jeanette, and Una Bee were known as “the Carley girls.” She graduated from McPherson High School in 1950. Una Bee’s first job out of high school was at Farmers Alliance. In later years, she worked for Smokey Billue at Underground Storage in Conway, KS. Una Bee was a member of Sweet Adelines International, Daughters of American Revolution, and Lake Athens Baptist Church in Athens, TX. In 1980, she moved to Duncan, OK and married Claude “Bud” A. Miller, III. In later years, she and Bud lived in San Angelo, TX and was a partner in cemeteries in Duncan, OK, San Angelo, TX, and Del Rio, TX. After retiring, they moved to Athens, TX. She is survived by: her husband, Bud Miller of Athens, TX; daughters, Carley Jo Carpenter of McPherson, KS and Sara (Eric) Folck of Galva, KS; step-sons, Grant (Brandy) Miller of Frisco, TX and Aaron (Nikki) Miller of Wichita, KS; her loyal dog, Glory Bee; grandchildren, Amber, Haylee, Christian, Carter, Audrey, and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Maddison, Scarlett, Katherine, Emmy Lou, and Ella Mae. Una Bee was preceded in death by: her parents, L.A. and Pansy Carley; sisters, Virginia Lee Carley, Jimmie Olson, Teddie Todeschi, Marjorie Baudino, Freda Peterson-Gooch, and Jeanette Moors; and daughter, Diane Carpenter Blake. Resthaven Mortuary is handing arrangements for the graveside service in Wichita, KS. A private family burial will be held in the McPherson Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Animal Shelter in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Una Bee Carley-Miller

DeForrest H. “Boots” Barclay, 84 of Wakefield, died December 2 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit.&nbsp; He was born April 28, 1936 in Clay County.&nbsp; Boots graduated from Wakefield High School.&nbsp; He married Janice Brighton on June 24, 1956 and she survives.&nbsp; Boots farmed all of his life in the Clay County and Wakefield areas.&nbsp; He also worked on Fort Riley for four years.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 infant children, 2 brothers, Pete and Jim Barclay and 3 sisters Rose Kent, Chelsea Parshey and Nelda Gray.

Son: William "Bill" and wife, Eden Barclay of Dunedin, FL

Graveside Inurnment Services:&nbsp; will be held at 11:30AM, Tuesday, December 8 at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield, KS.

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;may be made to the Boots Barclay memorial fund to be designated later c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure>DeForrest H. “Boots” Barclay, 84 of Wakefield, died December 2 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit.&nbsp; He was born April 28, 1936 in Clay County.&nbsp; Boots graduated from Wakefield High School.&nbsp; He married Janice Brighton on June 24, 1956 and she survives.&nbsp; Boots farmed all of his life in the Clay County and Wakefield areas.&nbsp; He also worked on Fort Riley for four years.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 infant children, 2 brothers, Pete and Jim Barclay and 3 sisters Rose Kent, Chelsea Parshey and Nelda Gray.Survivors:Wife: Janice Barclay of Wakefield, KSSon: William "Bill" and wife, Eden Barclay of Dunedin, FLGraveside Inurnment Services:&nbsp; will be held at 11:30AM, Tuesday, December 8 at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield, KS.Minister:&nbsp;Rev. Todd BrittMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;may be made to the Boots Barclay memorial fund to be designated later c/o the funeral home.

DeForrest H. “Boots” Barclay

Allen Joseph Sorell, age 59, left this earthly life on Tuesday, December 2, 2020 at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on June 15, 1961 in Concordia, Kansas to Larry and Madonna (Blochlinger) Sorell.

He worked for O.C.C.K in Concordia for many years, assembling bolts for breakaway basketball boards, and also helped train many other employees with their jobs.&nbsp; Allen was very Independent individual having owned his own home in Concordia for many years.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing the guitar and liked Reba McEntire, and most of all spending time with his family and friends, he will be truly missed.

He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia and Special Olympics Kansas.&nbsp; Allen participated in Basketball in the early 80’s in the Special Olympics Kansas where they won a State Title.

Allen is survived by his parents, Larry and Madonna Sorell, LaPlata, MO; 6 brothers, Nathan Sorell (Bonnie), Columbus, NE; David Sorell (Colette), Salina, KS; Shane Sorell, Auxvasse, MO; Jacob Sorell (Melissa), Hot Springs Village, AR; Jerry Sorell (Gaylene), Beloit, KS; Vance Sorell (Sandra), Glendo, WY; a sister, Cynthia Henderson (Mike), St. Francis, KS; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Sorell.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Glasco City Cemetery, Glasco, Kansas.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 1-8 pm with a Vigil service at 5:30 pm and the family greeting friends after the vigil all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Allen Joseph Sorell, age 59, left this earthly life on Tuesday, December 2, 2020 at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on June 15, 1961 in Concordia, Kansas to Larry and Madonna (Blochlinger) Sorell.Allen attended Concordia Schools.&nbsp;He worked for O.C.C.K in Concordia for many years, assembling bolts for breakaway basketball boards, and also helped train many other employees with their jobs.&nbsp; Allen was very Independent individual having owned his own home in Concordia for many years.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing the guitar and liked Reba McEntire, and most of all spending time with his family and friends, he will be truly missed.He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia and Special Olympics Kansas.&nbsp; Allen participated in Basketball in the early 80’s in the Special Olympics Kansas where they won a State Title.Allen is survived by his parents, Larry and Madonna Sorell, LaPlata, MO; 6 brothers, Nathan Sorell (Bonnie), Columbus, NE; David Sorell (Colette), Salina, KS; Shane Sorell, Auxvasse, MO; Jacob Sorell (Melissa), Hot Springs Village, AR; Jerry Sorell (Gaylene), Beloit, KS; Vance Sorell (Sandra), Glendo, WY; a sister, Cynthia Henderson (Mike), St. Francis, KS; several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Sorell.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Glasco City Cemetery, Glasco, Kansas.Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 1-8 pm with a Vigil service at 5:30 pm and the family greeting friends after the vigil all at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Allen Joseph Sorell

&nbsp; Garry J. Quested, 77 of Abilene passed away December 1, 2020. He was born December 9, 1942 in Salina, Kansas the son of George and Velma (Loader) Quested. 

Garry joined the Army and served in the National Guard from 1964 - 1992. 

On June 29, 1973 he was united in marriage to Karen Ballantyne. She preceded him in death August 11, 2017. 

Garry served with the Dickinson County Sherriff Office and later worked security at the Eisenhower Museum. 

He is survived by his grandchildren: Kayla Quested, Gabrielle Pulliam, Conner Green, Garrett Pulliam, Bruce Talbert and Kirsten Talbert. Eight great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Karen, four brothers Glen, Gordon, Gerald, Gilbert and one sister Kathleen Quested Young.

The family has chosen cremation. Graveside services for Garry will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Navarre City Cemetery with Pastor Dale officiating. The family suggests memorials be given to the Brethren In Christ Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas, 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Garry J. Quested, 77 of Abilene passed away December 1, 2020. He was born December 9, 1942 in Salina, Kansas the son of George and Velma (Loader) Quested. Garry joined the Army and served in the National Guard from 1964 - 1992. On June 29, 1973 he was united in marriage to Karen Ballantyne. She preceded him in death August 11, 2017. Garry served with the Dickinson County Sherriff Office and later worked security at the Eisenhower Museum. He is survived by his grandchildren: Kayla Quested, Gabrielle Pulliam, Conner Green, Garrett Pulliam, Bruce Talbert and Kirsten Talbert. Eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Karen, four brothers Glen, Gordon, Gerald, Gilbert and one sister Kathleen Quested Young. The family has chosen cremation. Graveside services for Garry will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Navarre City Cemetery with Pastor Dale officiating. The family suggests memorials be given to the Brethren In Christ Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas, 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Garry J. Quested

Kathryn (Kathy) Lorenson, 86, of Salina, KS, passed away December 1, 2020, after living with Parkinson's Disease for many years. She was born to Richard and Katie (Zwick) Willhaus on November 15, 1934, in Sterling, KS. She graduated from Nickerson High School in 1953 and received her degree in Education from Emporia State University in 1956.

Kathy married Linden (Lindy) Lorenson in 1963 in Salina, KS where they spent the next 45 years together until Lindy died in 2009. She is survived by her daughter Lynette Lorenson of Salina, son Kent Lorenson (Jennifer) of Salina, grandchildren Libby Lorenson, Trey Lorenson, and Abigail Crawford all of Salina, brother William Willhaus (Ida May) of Kansas City, MO, and sister Rose Jennings of Holton, KS, sister-in-laws Marilyn Willhaus of Sterling, Rosie Willhaus of Springfield, MO, and Esther Lorenson of Oakhurst, CA, and brother-in-law Richard Lorenson of Salina. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Harvey Willhaus and Fredrick Willhaus

Kathy taught third grade for 8 years, including one year in Germany. She loved to travel and spent many years visiting US cities with her husband and camping with her family. Kathy gave tirelessly of her time to community organizations for the benefit of others. She was an integral part Trinity United Methodist Church for 57 years, teaching Sunday School, being president of UMW on multiple occasions, chairing and being a member of numerous church committees. She is a multiple past president of the Family and Community Education Unit in Salina. The Girl Scouts were her most cherished organization, having started as a leader in 1975. During her time as a Girl Scout, she was on numerous committees, a consultant for older Girl Scouts, an adult trainer for the council, chairperson of the Gold Award committee, a member of the executive council committee, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Central Kansas Council. She has received the Plains Award, the Appreciation Pin, the Outstanding Volunteer Award, and the Thanks Badge for her work in Girl Scouts.

Due to the corona virus, a private family graveside service is planned for Monday, December 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to watch the service at the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.triumc.org/kathy-lorenson/" target="_blank">https://www.triumc.org/kathy-lorenson/</a>. Visitation will be Sunday, December 6 from 4 to 8 p.m at Ryan Mortuary.

Memorials can be made Trinity United Methodist Church and Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.

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 </figure>Kathryn (Kathy) Lorenson, 86, of Salina, KS, passed away December 1, 2020, after living with Parkinson's Disease for many years. She was born to Richard and Katie (Zwick) Willhaus on November 15, 1934, in Sterling, KS. She graduated from Nickerson High School in 1953 and received her degree in Education from Emporia State University in 1956.Kathy married Linden (Lindy) Lorenson in 1963 in Salina, KS where they spent the next 45 years together until Lindy died in 2009. She is survived by her daughter Lynette Lorenson of Salina, son Kent Lorenson (Jennifer) of Salina, grandchildren Libby Lorenson, Trey Lorenson, and Abigail Crawford all of Salina, brother William Willhaus (Ida May) of Kansas City, MO, and sister Rose Jennings of Holton, KS, sister-in-laws Marilyn Willhaus of Sterling, Rosie Willhaus of Springfield, MO, and Esther Lorenson of Oakhurst, CA, and brother-in-law Richard Lorenson of Salina. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Harvey Willhaus and Fredrick WillhausKathy taught third grade for 8 years, including one year in Germany. She loved to travel and spent many years visiting US cities with her husband and camping with her family. Kathy gave tirelessly of her time to community organizations for the benefit of others. She was an integral part Trinity United Methodist Church for 57 years, teaching Sunday School, being president of UMW on multiple occasions, chairing and being a member of numerous church committees. She is a multiple past president of the Family and Community Education Unit in Salina. The Girl Scouts were her most cherished organization, having started as a leader in 1975. During her time as a Girl Scout, she was on numerous committees, a consultant for older Girl Scouts, an adult trainer for the council, chairperson of the Gold Award committee, a member of the executive council committee, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Central Kansas Council. She has received the Plains Award, the Appreciation Pin, the Outstanding Volunteer Award, and the Thanks Badge for her work in Girl Scouts.Due to the corona virus, a private family graveside service is planned for Monday, December 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to watch the service at the following link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.triumc.org/kathy-lorenson/" target="_blank">https://www.triumc.org/kathy-lorenson/</a>. Visitation will be Sunday, December 6 from 4 to 8 p.m at Ryan Mortuary.Memorials can be made Trinity United Methodist Church and Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.

Kathryn (Kathy) Lorenson

Wayne Glen Matthews, 59, of Salina, passed away November 20, 2020. He was born November 29, 1960 in Wichita, Ks.

He worked as a Maintenance tech at Pools Plus for over 15 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Geneva (Price) Matthews; daughter, Kimberly French; sister, Cindy Bills; stepbrothers, Ted and Ralph Matthews.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Matthews; sons, Jeff Matthews, Martin Salser; sister, Sheila Dreadfulwater; brother, Rob Burroughs; stepsisters, Glenda and Judy Matthews; grandchildren, Naomi Matthews, Alexis French, and Holly French.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Wayne Glen Matthews, 59, of Salina, passed away November 20, 2020. He was born November 29, 1960 in Wichita, Ks.He worked as a Maintenance tech at Pools Plus for over 15 years.He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Geneva (Price) Matthews; daughter, Kimberly French; sister, Cindy Bills; stepbrothers, Ted and Ralph Matthews.Survivors include his wife, Joan Matthews; sons, Jeff Matthews, Martin Salser; sister, Sheila Dreadfulwater; brother, Rob Burroughs; stepsisters, Glenda and Judy Matthews; grandchildren, Naomi Matthews, Alexis French, and Holly French.&nbsp;There will be no services at this time.Memorials may be made to the family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

Wayne Glen Matthews

Vincent Jerome Pistora, 91, of Salina, passed away November 27, 2020.&nbsp; He was born October 8, 1929. He was raised in rural Westfall to parents Frank and Amelia (Jilka) Pistora.

He graduated from Beverly Rural High School, served in the U.S. Navy and was sworn in by friend Captain Don Ross, of Beverly. Vincent was married for more than 50 years to Margaret Abell originally from the Barnard/Tescott area. He was a machinist and retired from Exline in Salina. He is a member of the Trinity Lutheran church in Salina.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Amelia (Jilka) Pistora Sr.; wife, Margaret (Abell) Pistora; son Billy Stock; brothers Benjamin Pistora and Frank Pistora Jr; sister, Edna Suelter.

Survivors include his children, Michael Stock of Goodland, Ernie (Anna) Stock of Topeka, Roxyann (Doug) Pruitt of Beloit, and Sally (Brian) Keeler of Gypsum; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, December 7, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11, with funeral services to follow at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.

Salina Animal Shelter in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Vincent Jerome Pistora, 91, of Salina, passed away November 27, 2020.&nbsp; He was born October 8, 1929. He was raised in rural Westfall to parents Frank and Amelia (Jilka) Pistora.He graduated from Beverly Rural High School, served in the U.S. Navy and was sworn in by friend Captain Don Ross, of Beverly. Vincent was married for more than 50 years to Margaret Abell originally from the Barnard/Tescott area. He was a machinist and retired from Exline in Salina. He is a member of the Trinity Lutheran church in Salina.He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Amelia (Jilka) Pistora Sr.; wife, Margaret (Abell) Pistora; son Billy Stock; brothers Benjamin Pistora and Frank Pistora Jr; sister, Edna Suelter.Survivors include his children, Michael Stock of Goodland, Ernie (Anna) Stock of Topeka, Roxyann (Doug) Pruitt of Beloit, and Sally (Brian) Keeler of Gypsum; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.Visitation will be Monday, December 7, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11, with funeral services to follow at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.Memorials may be made toSalina Animal Shelter in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

Vincent Jerome Pistora

Nancy Anne Ottley, 59, of Moundridge passed away November 25, 2020. Her family will have a private graveside service on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Nancy was born to Kenneth and Julia (Snead) Ottley in Salina on February 22, 1961. She was a resident of Moundridge for the last several years. She was a graduate of Salina Central High School class of 1979. She enjoyed caring for children, working for several daycare centers and running one out of her home for several years. She enjoyed the company of her beloved dog Pebbles and more than anything loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was proud to be a Breast Cancer survivor. She was known for her love of the color purple, spending as much time as possible in her garden, and visiting with her friends and family.

Survivors include sons, Chad Colgin (Stephanie), Kannapolis, North Carolina and Kenny Colgin (Jamie), Galva; siblings, Dan Ottley (Cheri), Grainfield, Sharon Burnett (David), Salina, David Ottley (Andrea), Victoria, Julie Kocour (Mike), Atchison, Barbara Hughes (Jason), Topeka, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Susan Ottley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy Ottley Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Nancy Anne Ottley, 59, of Moundridge passed away November 25, 2020. Her family will have a private graveside service on Monday, December 7, 2020.Nancy was born to Kenneth and Julia (Snead) Ottley in Salina on February 22, 1961. She was a resident of Moundridge for the last several years. She was a graduate of Salina Central High School class of 1979. She enjoyed caring for children, working for several daycare centers and running one out of her home for several years. She enjoyed the company of her beloved dog Pebbles and more than anything loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was proud to be a Breast Cancer survivor. She was known for her love of the color purple, spending as much time as possible in her garden, and visiting with her friends and family.Survivors include sons, Chad Colgin (Stephanie), Kannapolis, North Carolina and Kenny Colgin (Jamie), Galva; siblings, Dan Ottley (Cheri), Grainfield, Sharon Burnett (David), Salina, David Ottley (Andrea), Victoria, Julie Kocour (Mike), Atchison, Barbara Hughes (Jason), Topeka, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Susan Ottley.Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy Ottley Memorial Fund.

Nancy Anne Ottley

K.L. “Kay” Klaumann was born in rural Republic County, Kansas, on November 13, 1934, to Leonard Charles Klaumann &amp; Tillie Lee (Morgan) Klaumann.

He graduated from Belleville High School in 1952, and then attended KSU &amp; Fairbury Junior College. He married Marcia A. Wichman in Fairbury, Nebraska, on June 26, 1955. The couple are parents of two daughters, Teresa Kay (born in 1956) and Michelle Anne (born in 1959.)

Kay owned and operated an insurance agency and a community bank during his adult working life. He was also a farmer, a pilot, a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, Belleville JayCees, the Belleville Masonic Lodge A.F. &amp; A.M. #129, Order of Easter Star, and other various organizations concerned to his business career. Kay served as a member of the Belleville City Council, the Belleville Flyers, as well as owning and operating the Aero Auto Mart dealership in Belleville. He was instrumental in bringing the Kansas Junior Miss Pageant to Belleville, and served as the president of that board for many years.

He loved spending time on his farms, caring for his pets and cattle herds. He thoroughly enjoyed playing pitch with his friends.

Kay passed away on December 1, 2020, in Newton, Kansas, after a long struggle with Lewy body dementia. He is preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Phil Purinton, and sister-in-law Margaret Wichman.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marcia, daughter Teresa Klaumann and her husband Brian Vazquez of Topeka, Kansas, daughter Dr. Michelle Klaumann of Bullhead City, Arizona, and granddaughters Bailey &amp; Lorna Vazquez.

Private, family graveside services were chosen, and will be held at Belleville City Cemetery. Friends may sign Kay’s book at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020, from 9am – 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Golden Bell Haven, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Family and friends unable to attend the services are encouraged to express their condolences on the Tribute Wall of Kay’s obituary page on the funeral home website,&nbsp;www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

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

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 </figure>K.L. “Kay” Klaumann was born in rural Republic County, Kansas, on November 13, 1934, to Leonard Charles Klaumann &amp; Tillie Lee (Morgan) Klaumann.He graduated from Belleville High School in 1952, and then attended KSU &amp; Fairbury Junior College. He married Marcia A. Wichman in Fairbury, Nebraska, on June 26, 1955. The couple are parents of two daughters, Teresa Kay (born in 1956) and Michelle Anne (born in 1959.)Kay owned and operated an insurance agency and a community bank during his adult working life. He was also a farmer, a pilot, a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, Belleville JayCees, the Belleville Masonic Lodge A.F. &amp; A.M. #129, Order of Easter Star, and other various organizations concerned to his business career. Kay served as a member of the Belleville City Council, the Belleville Flyers, as well as owning and operating the Aero Auto Mart dealership in Belleville. He was instrumental in bringing the Kansas Junior Miss Pageant to Belleville, and served as the president of that board for many years.He loved spending time on his farms, caring for his pets and cattle herds. He thoroughly enjoyed playing pitch with his friends.Kay passed away on December 1, 2020, in Newton, Kansas, after a long struggle with Lewy body dementia. He is preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Phil Purinton, and sister-in-law Margaret Wichman.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marcia, daughter Teresa Klaumann and her husband Brian Vazquez of Topeka, Kansas, daughter Dr. Michelle Klaumann of Bullhead City, Arizona, and granddaughters Bailey &amp; Lorna Vazquez.Private, family graveside services were chosen, and will be held at Belleville City Cemetery. Friends may sign Kay’s book at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020, from 9am – 4pm.In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Golden Bell Haven, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Family and friends unable to attend the services are encouraged to express their condolences on the Tribute Wall of Kay’s obituary page on the funeral home website,&nbsp;www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Klaumann family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

K.L. “Kay” Klaumann

Lauren James Roe, age 91, of Mankato, Kansas entered into rest on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Good Samaritan in Superior, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on January 24, 1929 in Montana Township of Jewell County, Kansas to Clare and Della (Peck) Roe.

In 1931 the young Roe family bought a farm in Harrison Township and Lauren lived in Harrison Township the rest of his life.&nbsp; Lauren grew up in the Olive Hill community and graduated from eighth grade in country schools there.&nbsp; He then attended Mankato High School graduating in 1946.

Lauren attended Kansas State University one year and always regretted his short tenure there, but times on the farm in post WW II Kansas were very busy, and his labor was acutely needed on the farm.

In 1951 Lauren enlisted for two years in the US Army, a time he always referenced and was very proud of. While first stationed in Colorado on July 4, 1951 he had a blind date with Virginia Ann Lewis of Brush, Colorado, who was a student at the University of Colorado.&nbsp; Lauren and Virginia had a long engagement because Lauren was deployed overseas with the Allied Occupation Force in Germany and Virginia completed her college degree.&nbsp; They were married August 2, 1953, at the Rankin Presbyterian Church in Brush.

Lauren was a farmer and rancher and an integral part of many successful family farm partnerships with his father, brother, his son and a nephew, Harrell.&nbsp; In various years of farming he especially enjoyed combining wheat, tillage with the large four wheel drive tractors and attending livestock auctions to purchase cattle.

Keith Eugene was born in 1954 and Barbara Ilene in 1955.

Lauren had an enthusiastic embrace of life and family.&nbsp; He was not afraid of a high profile and being active in whatever community activity or pursuit he was involved in.&nbsp; Such activities would include board service with the rural electric cooperatives and the First Presbyterian Church in Superior, plus work with the Kansas Livestock Association and Keith’s political campaigns.&nbsp;

Lauren was widely known for his purple shirts, boots and hats and wearing Native American bolos and belt buckles.&nbsp; He was quick with a hug or warm greeting that declared you were just the person he wanted to see that day.

Virginia was his favorite dance partner and travel companion and the love of his life.&nbsp; For decades they were aggressive at taking many short trips often overnight to dances, sporting events of K-State or Colorado, visiting grandchildren in Johnson County, Kansas or a great nephew’s graduation in Wyoming.&nbsp; They had dances with live bands for their 25th, 40th, 45th and 50th wedding anniversaries, planned by Virginia and enjoyed by their family and the entire community.

After Lauren’s stroke in 2007 he was still able to spend seven more years at the farm because of his primary caregiver Virginia.&nbsp; As recently as 2009 they attended every KSU home football game.&nbsp; Lunch at the Lovewell Lake Marina was required several times a week.

Virginia and Lauren were married for 65 years before she died November 5, 2018.&nbsp;

Lauren is survived by son, Keith Roe(Bethany) of Mankato; and daughter, Barbara Luhrs of Overland Park.&nbsp; His brother, Bill Roe(Verla) of Mankato; grandchildren Victoria Lynch(Kip) of Overland Park; Lauren Luhrs of Kansas City, Missouri; Sasha Kuchinski(Mike) of Wichita, Kansas, and great grandchildren Rebecca Lynch, Amanda Lynch, Hannah Lynch, and Parker Kuchinski.

Lauren was preceded in death by his sister, Ilene Joyce(Roe) Headrick.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday December 5, 2020 at the Olive Hill Cemetery, Jewell County Kansas, with Kerma Crouse officiating.&nbsp; Military Honors conducted by the American Legion &amp; VFW of Superior, Nebraska.

Memorials may be given in Lauren’s memory to Mankato Endowment c/o State Exchange Bank, PO Box 284, Mankato, KS&nbsp; 66956.

Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956.

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 </figure>Lauren James Roe, age 91, of Mankato, Kansas entered into rest on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Good Samaritan in Superior, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on January 24, 1929 in Montana Township of Jewell County, Kansas to Clare and Della (Peck) Roe.In 1931 the young Roe family bought a farm in Harrison Township and Lauren lived in Harrison Township the rest of his life.&nbsp; Lauren grew up in the Olive Hill community and graduated from eighth grade in country schools there.&nbsp; He then attended Mankato High School graduating in 1946.Lauren attended Kansas State University one year and always regretted his short tenure there, but times on the farm in post WW II Kansas were very busy, and his labor was acutely needed on the farm.In 1951 Lauren enlisted for two years in the US Army, a time he always referenced and was very proud of. While first stationed in Colorado on July 4, 1951 he had a blind date with Virginia Ann Lewis of Brush, Colorado, who was a student at the University of Colorado.&nbsp; Lauren and Virginia had a long engagement because Lauren was deployed overseas with the Allied Occupation Force in Germany and Virginia completed her college degree.&nbsp; They were married August 2, 1953, at the Rankin Presbyterian Church in Brush.Lauren was a farmer and rancher and an integral part of many successful family farm partnerships with his father, brother, his son and a nephew, Harrell.&nbsp; In various years of farming he especially enjoyed combining wheat, tillage with the large four wheel drive tractors and attending livestock auctions to purchase cattle.Keith Eugene was born in 1954 and Barbara Ilene in 1955.Lauren had an enthusiastic embrace of life and family.&nbsp; He was not afraid of a high profile and being active in whatever community activity or pursuit he was involved in.&nbsp; Such activities would include board service with the rural electric cooperatives and the First Presbyterian Church in Superior, plus work with the Kansas Livestock Association and Keith’s political campaigns.&nbsp;Lauren was widely known for his purple shirts, boots and hats and wearing Native American bolos and belt buckles.&nbsp; He was quick with a hug or warm greeting that declared you were just the person he wanted to see that day.Virginia was his favorite dance partner and travel companion and the love of his life.&nbsp; For decades they were aggressive at taking many short trips often overnight to dances, sporting events of K-State or Colorado, visiting grandchildren in Johnson County, Kansas or a great nephew’s graduation in Wyoming.&nbsp; They had dances with live bands for their 25th, 40th, 45th and 50th wedding anniversaries, planned by Virginia and enjoyed by their family and the entire community.After Lauren’s stroke in 2007 he was still able to spend seven more years at the farm because of his primary caregiver Virginia.&nbsp; As recently as 2009 they attended every KSU home football game.&nbsp; Lunch at the Lovewell Lake Marina was required several times a week.Virginia and Lauren were married for 65 years before she died November 5, 2018.&nbsp;Lauren is survived by son, Keith Roe(Bethany) of Mankato; and daughter, Barbara Luhrs of Overland Park.&nbsp; His brother, Bill Roe(Verla) of Mankato; grandchildren Victoria Lynch(Kip) of Overland Park; Lauren Luhrs of Kansas City, Missouri; Sasha Kuchinski(Mike) of Wichita, Kansas, and great grandchildren Rebecca Lynch, Amanda Lynch, Hannah Lynch, and Parker Kuchinski.Lauren was preceded in death by his sister, Ilene Joyce(Roe) Headrick.A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday December 5, 2020 at the Olive Hill Cemetery, Jewell County Kansas, with Kerma Crouse officiating.&nbsp; Military Honors conducted by the American Legion &amp; VFW of Superior, Nebraska.Memorials may be given in Lauren’s memory to Mankato Endowment c/o State Exchange Bank, PO Box 284, Mankato, KS&nbsp; 66956.Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956.

Lauren James Roe

&nbsp; Ronald “Ronnie” B. Wilson, 81, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, surrounded by family at his home in McPherson. He was a construction worker and a truck driver. Ronnie was born on December 22, 1938, in New Rochelle, NY. Survivors include: four children, Andrew Wilson (Sammie) of McPherson, KS, Wayne Wilson (Peggy) of Gorham, ME, Robert Wilson of Florida, and Rhonda Pouliot (Gary) of Windham, ME; a sister, Barbara Rinker of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren, Veronica Wilson, Jaiden Wilson, Casey Wilson, Chris Darling, Jake Darling, and Kainen Pouliot; two great-grandchildren, Braelynn Wilson and Landon Darling; and many extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Viola and Robert Taylor, a brother, John Albert Wilson, and a sister, Judy Theibolt. In accordance with Ronnie’s wishes, there will be no service held. Arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Ronald “Ronnie” B. Wilson, 81, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, surrounded by family at his home in McPherson. He was a construction worker and a truck driver. Ronnie was born on December 22, 1938, in New Rochelle, NY. Survivors include: four children, Andrew Wilson (Sammie) of McPherson, KS, Wayne Wilson (Peggy) of Gorham, ME, Robert Wilson of Florida, and Rhonda Pouliot (Gary) of Windham, ME; a sister, Barbara Rinker of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren, Veronica Wilson, Jaiden Wilson, Casey Wilson, Chris Darling, Jake Darling, and Kainen Pouliot; two great-grandchildren, Braelynn Wilson and Landon Darling; and many extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Viola and Robert Taylor, a brother, John Albert Wilson, and a sister, Judy Theibolt. In accordance with Ronnie’s wishes, there will be no service held. Arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ronald “Ronnie” B. Wilson

&nbsp; Doris Jean (Crumpacker) Leach Morse, 94, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020, at The Cedars, McPherson. Doris was born on February 28, 1926, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Leonard B. and Modena R. (Heckman) Crumpacker. She was the first of two daughters. Doris attended McPherson elementary schools, McPherson High School, and McPherson College. She also completed her graduate study through Kansas State University. Doris taught in the Canton-Galva High School for 31 years. She enjoyed sponsoring Pep Club and Kayettes for a number of those years. Doris married Don Carlos Leach on June 4, 1947, and they shared two sons, Don Douglas and Dale Leonard. Don preceded her in death on March 27, 1974. On July 7, 1984, Doris married Perry Morse and with that union, she became step-mother to Ken Morse and Connie (Morse) Wilson. Perry also preceded her in death on November 13, 2005. Doris was a faithful wife and mother and enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of McPherson Church of the Brethren where she enjoyed singing in the choir, working in the Sunday School, and also in the Women’s Fellowship. She considered the music in the church a real blessing. After retiring, Doris enjoyed sport activities and traveling and was privileged to visit all 50 states as well as some foreign countries. Surviving member of her family include: brother-in-law, Dick Wagoner of Perry, IA; two sons, Don Douglas Leach and wife, Anita, of McPherson, KS and Dale Leonard Leach and wife, Deanna, of Marion, KS; five grandchildren, Michael D. Leach and wife, Kristi, of McPherson, KS, Mark D. Leach (Anita James) of McPherson, KS, Danica (Leach) Curtis (Eric Sommer) of Wichita, KS, Monica D. (Leach) Dykes and husband, Neil, of McPherson, KS, and Dirk Leach of Galva, KS; 12 great-grandchildren, Justin Leach and wife, Cynthia, Brittany (Leach) Gawanda and husband, Nick, Becca Amann (Drake Johnson), Bradley Leach, Brandon Leach, Alexis Dykes, Cali Jo Dykes, Lili Ava Dykes, Gage Dykes, Madison Leach, Ashlyn Leach, and Drake Leach; five great-great-grandchildren, Benson and Abel Gawanda, Christine and Lana Leach, and Mila Johnson; step-son, Ken Morse and wife, Marla; step-daughter, Connie (Morse) Wilson and husband, Allen; step-grandchildren, Kimberly and Joshua Townsend, Kirk and Stacy Wilson, Sarah and Andy Mayo, Alisa and Bill Johnson, and Arin Morse; step-great-grandchildren, Evan, Gage, &amp; Gavin Townsend, Ella Wilson, Sophie Mayo, and James Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and sister, Ruth Wagoner. A visitation/viewing will be held from 10:00 AM to noon on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, at McPherson Cemetery with Rev. Chris Whitacre officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to McPherson Church of the Brethren or The Cedars in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Doris Jean (Crumpacker) Leach Morse, 94, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020, at The Cedars, McPherson. Doris was born on February 28, 1926, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Leonard B. and Modena R. (Heckman) Crumpacker. She was the first of two daughters. Doris attended McPherson elementary schools, McPherson High School, and McPherson College. She also completed her graduate study through Kansas State University. Doris taught in the Canton-Galva High School for 31 years. She enjoyed sponsoring Pep Club and Kayettes for a number of those years. Doris married Don Carlos Leach on June 4, 1947, and they shared two sons, Don Douglas and Dale Leonard. Don preceded her in death on March 27, 1974. On July 7, 1984, Doris married Perry Morse and with that union, she became step-mother to Ken Morse and Connie (Morse) Wilson. Perry also preceded her in death on November 13, 2005. Doris was a faithful wife and mother and enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of McPherson Church of the Brethren where she enjoyed singing in the choir, working in the Sunday School, and also in the Women’s Fellowship. She considered the music in the church a real blessing. After retiring, Doris enjoyed sport activities and traveling and was privileged to visit all 50 states as well as some foreign countries. Surviving member of her family include: brother-in-law, Dick Wagoner of Perry, IA; two sons, Don Douglas Leach and wife, Anita, of McPherson, KS and Dale Leonard Leach and wife, Deanna, of Marion, KS; five grandchildren, Michael D. Leach and wife, Kristi, of McPherson, KS, Mark D. Leach (Anita James) of McPherson, KS, Danica (Leach) Curtis (Eric Sommer) of Wichita, KS, Monica D. (Leach) Dykes and husband, Neil, of McPherson, KS, and Dirk Leach of Galva, KS; 12 great-grandchildren, Justin Leach and wife, Cynthia, Brittany (Leach) Gawanda and husband, Nick, Becca Amann (Drake Johnson), Bradley Leach, Brandon Leach, Alexis Dykes, Cali Jo Dykes, Lili Ava Dykes, Gage Dykes, Madison Leach, Ashlyn Leach, and Drake Leach; five great-great-grandchildren, Benson and Abel Gawanda, Christine and Lana Leach, and Mila Johnson; step-son, Ken Morse and wife, Marla; step-daughter, Connie (Morse) Wilson and husband, Allen; step-grandchildren, Kimberly and Joshua Townsend, Kirk and Stacy Wilson, Sarah and Andy Mayo, Alisa and Bill Johnson, and Arin Morse; step-great-grandchildren, Evan, Gage, &amp; Gavin Townsend, Ella Wilson, Sophie Mayo, and James Johnson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and sister, Ruth Wagoner. A visitation/viewing will be held from 10:00 AM to noon on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, at McPherson Cemetery with Rev. Chris Whitacre officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to McPherson Church of the Brethren or The Cedars in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Doris Jean (Crumpacker) Leach Morse

Lloyd William Haase, 92, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born December 20, 1927 to Albert G. and Ella A. (Pflughoeft) Haase on a farm northwest of Ellsworth.

Lloyd was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of north Ellsworth where he was a lifetime member. He attended eight years of school at St. Paul’s Parochial School. Lloyd served his country in the U.S. Navy for five years during the Korean War, at home and abroad. He retired from Northern Natural Gas Company after 33 years of service as a shift foreman. Lloyd was a lifetime member of both the Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 and American Legion Post 174. He resided in Ellsworth County until his death.

He was united in marriage to Erna Schneider on June 6, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. To this union was born one daughter, Sandra Kay. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 72 years, Erna of Ellsworth; daughter, Sandra Kay Rogers of Solomon; grandsons, Brian Rogers (Danielle) and Kevin Rogers (Traci); granddaughters, Erinn Komp (Jordon) and Teisha Carpenter (Levi); great grandsons, Lane Rogers, Logan Rogers, Hudson Rogers, Landyn Rogers, Kayson Rogers, and Ryker Carpenter; great granddaughters, Kynnedy Komp, Decklyn Komp, Joslin Rogers, and baby girl Carpenter; as well as, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernice and Ernie Bohl and Leola and Ed Neuschafer; and son-in-law, Charles Rogers.

A memorial service and celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date, spring 2021.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Ellsworth VFW Post 6485, or Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure>Lloyd William Haase, 92, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born December 20, 1927 to Albert G. and Ella A. (Pflughoeft) Haase on a farm northwest of Ellsworth.Lloyd was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of north Ellsworth where he was a lifetime member. He attended eight years of school at St. Paul’s Parochial School. Lloyd served his country in the U.S. Navy for five years during the Korean War, at home and abroad. He retired from Northern Natural Gas Company after 33 years of service as a shift foreman. Lloyd was a lifetime member of both the Ellsworth VFW Post 6485 and American Legion Post 174. He resided in Ellsworth County until his death.He was united in marriage to Erna Schneider on June 6, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. To this union was born one daughter, Sandra Kay. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 72 years, Erna of Ellsworth; daughter, Sandra Kay Rogers of Solomon; grandsons, Brian Rogers (Danielle) and Kevin Rogers (Traci); granddaughters, Erinn Komp (Jordon) and Teisha Carpenter (Levi); great grandsons, Lane Rogers, Logan Rogers, Hudson Rogers, Landyn Rogers, Kayson Rogers, and Ryker Carpenter; great granddaughters, Kynnedy Komp, Decklyn Komp, Joslin Rogers, and baby girl Carpenter; as well as, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernice and Ernie Bohl and Leola and Ed Neuschafer; and son-in-law, Charles Rogers.A memorial service and celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date, spring 2021.Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, Ellsworth VFW Post 6485, or Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Lloyd William Haase

January 29, 1939~November 30, 2020(age 81)

Ellen's life began on January 29, 1939 in Hollidaysburg, PA.&nbsp; She was the son of James A. and Kathleen L. (Copenhagen) Cochran.

Ellen spent 30 years serving food and making friends at Denny's Restaurant in Junction City.&nbsp; She was a member of First Baptist Church, Herington and had attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Ellen loved her TV and QVC shopping.&nbsp; She loved to hear her grandson sing and loved her family deeply.

Her loving family includes her children Eugene ( Bonita "Bonnie") Ray of Wayne, OK and Donna Rae of Manhattan; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, her sister Donna Horne of Titusville, Fl and nieces Kathleen Sweeney of Mims, FL and Shonda Schwartz of PA.

Ellen passed away on Monday November 30, 2020 at Legacy of Herington.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, children James R. Ray and Johnlene "Jackie" Carson and brother James A. Forrester.

Her family will gather with friends on Saturday from 2- 4 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington and her funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m. led by Pastor Darrell Geist.

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Herington Family Resource Management in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Ellen at www.ymzfh.com

<h2>Ellen L. Elliott</h2>January 29, 1939~November 30, 2020(age 81)Ellen's life began on January 29, 1939 in Hollidaysburg, PA.&nbsp; She was the son of James A. and Kathleen L. (Copenhagen) Cochran.Ellen spent 30 years serving food and making friends at Denny's Restaurant in Junction City.&nbsp; She was a member of First Baptist Church, Herington and had attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Ellen loved her TV and QVC shopping.&nbsp; She loved to hear her grandson sing and loved her family deeply.Her loving family includes her children Eugene ( Bonita "Bonnie") Ray of Wayne, OK and Donna Rae of Manhattan; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, her sister Donna Horne of Titusville, Fl and nieces Kathleen Sweeney of Mims, FL and Shonda Schwartz of PA.Ellen passed away on Monday November 30, 2020 at Legacy of Herington.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, children James R. Ray and Johnlene "Jackie" Carson and brother James A. Forrester.Her family will gather with friends on Saturday from 2- 4 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington and her funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 10 a.m. led by Pastor Darrell Geist.Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Herington Family Resource Management in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Ellen at www.ymzfh.com

Ellen L. Elliott

Roy Alan Van Buren moved to Heaven on November 29, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19.&nbsp; He was born February 16, 1947 in Junction City to Earl and Alice (Pilgrim) Van Buren. They moved to Marion when Roy was six months old. He attended Marion schools, graduating from Marion High School in 1965.&nbsp; Roy continued his education at Friends University. He served his country in the Army National Guard and was on active duty during the Vietnam War.

Roy was an aircraft engineer for 40 years, retiring from Beechcraft in 2009. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Lieurance on April 10, 1971 in Wichita. The greatest joy of his life was reading, studying, and teaching the Word of God in many Sunday School classes and Bible study groups over the years. Roy was blessed with the ability to fix, repair, or build almost anything.&nbsp; He spent many hours working with wood, producing furniture and turning bowls on his lathe.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Jesse Branson. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Hillsboro; his sisters, Anita Galbraith of Defiance, OH, Jan (Mike) Erpelding of Crete, NE, Khrista (Rick) Branson of Ashland, KS; mother-in-law, Delores Lieurance of Wichita and several nieces and nephews.

His family will gather with friends on Saturday, December 5,,2020, at 11 a.m. at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church, 300 Prairie Pointe. Memorial contributions in Roy's name may be directed to Assemblies of God One Hope, providing Bibles to children around the world in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 902 E. D Street, Hillsboro. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Roy at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure>Roy Alan Van Buren moved to Heaven on November 29, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19.&nbsp; He was born February 16, 1947 in Junction City to Earl and Alice (Pilgrim) Van Buren. They moved to Marion when Roy was six months old. He attended Marion schools, graduating from Marion High School in 1965.&nbsp; Roy continued his education at Friends University. He served his country in the Army National Guard and was on active duty during the Vietnam War.Roy was an aircraft engineer for 40 years, retiring from Beechcraft in 2009. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Lieurance on April 10, 1971 in Wichita. The greatest joy of his life was reading, studying, and teaching the Word of God in many Sunday School classes and Bible study groups over the years. Roy was blessed with the ability to fix, repair, or build almost anything.&nbsp; He spent many hours working with wood, producing furniture and turning bowls on his lathe.Roy is preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Jesse Branson. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Hillsboro; his sisters, Anita Galbraith of Defiance, OH, Jan (Mike) Erpelding of Crete, NE, Khrista (Rick) Branson of Ashland, KS; mother-in-law, Delores Lieurance of Wichita and several nieces and nephews.His family will gather with friends on Saturday, December 5,,2020, at 11 a.m. at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church, 300 Prairie Pointe. Memorial contributions in Roy's name may be directed to Assemblies of God One Hope, providing Bibles to children around the world in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 902 E. D Street, Hillsboro. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Roy at www.ymzfh.com.

Roy Alan Van Buren

&nbsp; Mervin L. Sexton was born on December 17, 1932 south of Abilene on the family farm to Lee and Katie (Burton) Sexton. He attended the Knox School District 44 from the 1st through the 8th grade and graduated from Abilene High School in 1950 where he met the love of his life Cecelia Ann Zey Sexton. After graduation Mervin entered the Navy on November 1950 and while home on his 2nd 30 day leave, was stricken with polio and retired from the Navy in May of 1953. Following the Navy, he attended Brown Mackey in Salina where he graduated with an accounting degree in 1957, and began his lifelong career in the livestock auction market industry at Reynolds Sale Barn in Abilene. On June 15, 1958 he went to work for then Koenig Sale Barn in Manhattan where he bought in as a partner and was owner/operator of the current Manhattan Commission Company Inc. from 1969 until present, where he was admired and respected by the cattle industry members. Along with the sale barn Mervin also owned the KSS Truck Line Inc., Manhattan Livestock Exchange Inc., Sale Barn Café and Lees Western Wear, were added throughout the years to his accomplishments. Mervin was member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks Club, the Eagles Club, the VFW, the American Legion, and the DAV. Mervin and Cecilia were united in Marriage on March 3, 1953 in Great Lakes, Illinois and were blessed with 5 children, Jarda Fitzwater (Bruce) of Derby, Kansas, Mark Sexton (Nikki) of Manhattan, Christine Graham of Topeka, Jill Ross of Manhattan, sister Melva Loader of Enterprise, 16 grandchildren, and one step grandchild. He is preceded in death by his daughters Amy Hodges, Deanna Sexton, sister Ilene Sexton Ross. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him; he was a kind, fair, courageous, extremely intelligent man with a love for God, his family, and his Sale Barn. We will forever miss this gentle man who always has a kind word for everyone and who was a role model for many. Mervin passed away Monday, December 1, 2020 at his home in Manhattan at the age of 87. Mass of Christian Burial for Mervin will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Kerry Ninemire as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 7:00 pm Friday evening at the church. His final resting place will be in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery near Abilene. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beau Miller Scholarship Fund or to Seven Dolors Catholic Church and may be dropped off or sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Mervin L. Sexton was born on December 17, 1932 south of Abilene on the family farm to Lee and Katie (Burton) Sexton. He attended the Knox School District 44 from the 1st through the 8th grade and graduated from Abilene High School in 1950 where he met the love of his life Cecelia Ann Zey Sexton. After graduation Mervin entered the Navy on November 1950 and while home on his 2nd 30 day leave, was stricken with polio and retired from the Navy in May of 1953. Following the Navy, he attended Brown Mackey in Salina where he graduated with an accounting degree in 1957, and began his lifelong career in the livestock auction market industry at Reynolds Sale Barn in Abilene. On June 15, 1958 he went to work for then Koenig Sale Barn in Manhattan where he bought in as a partner and was owner/operator of the current Manhattan Commission Company Inc. from 1969 until present, where he was admired and respected by the cattle industry members. Along with the sale barn Mervin also owned the KSS Truck Line Inc., Manhattan Livestock Exchange Inc., Sale Barn Café and Lees Western Wear, were added throughout the years to his accomplishments. Mervin was member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Elks Club, the Eagles Club, the VFW, the American Legion, and the DAV. Mervin and Cecilia were united in Marriage on March 3, 1953 in Great Lakes, Illinois and were blessed with 5 children, Jarda Fitzwater (Bruce) of Derby, Kansas, Mark Sexton (Nikki) of Manhattan, Christine Graham of Topeka, Jill Ross of Manhattan, sister Melva Loader of Enterprise, 16 grandchildren, and one step grandchild. He is preceded in death by his daughters Amy Hodges, Deanna Sexton, sister Ilene Sexton Ross. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him; he was a kind, fair, courageous, extremely intelligent man with a love for God, his family, and his Sale Barn. We will forever miss this gentle man who always has a kind word for everyone and who was a role model for many. Mervin passed away Monday, December 1, 2020 at his home in Manhattan at the age of 87. Mass of Christian Burial for Mervin will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Kerry Ninemire as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 7:00 pm Friday evening at the church. His final resting place will be in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery near Abilene. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beau Miller Scholarship Fund or to Seven Dolors Catholic Church and may be dropped off or sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mervin L. Sexton

Donald M. "Don" Cunningham, 93, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born October 21, 1927, in Stafford, the son of Floyd "F.E." and Lela (Dove) Cunningham.

He grew up as the son of a farmer and learned a range of agricultural and mechanical skills from his father. He served in the army at the end of World War II, where he received additional training in diesel and auto mechanics. He was in the automotive business for much of his working life, owning car dealerships and service stations in Augusta, Wichita, and Salina. He also worked at Beech Aircraft. As a father, grandfather, and friend, he shared with others his love of the outdoors, of wildlife, and of games of all kinds. He was a member of Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, where also he worked as a volunteer.

Don was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Patsy (Barrett) Cunningham, and by two brothers, Harold and Gary Cunningham. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Beverly Cunningham, of Ponca City, Okla.; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Marlies Cunningham, of Holland, Mich.; and two grandchildren, Nick and Lee Hittner-Cunningham (the latter known to Granddad as "E. Ruth.")

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 5, at Turon Cemetery, Turon, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Donald M. "Don" Cunningham, 93, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born October 21, 1927, in Stafford, the son of Floyd "F.E." and Lela (Dove) Cunningham.He grew up as the son of a farmer and learned a range of agricultural and mechanical skills from his father. He served in the army at the end of World War II, where he received additional training in diesel and auto mechanics. He was in the automotive business for much of his working life, owning car dealerships and service stations in Augusta, Wichita, and Salina. He also worked at Beech Aircraft. As a father, grandfather, and friend, he shared with others his love of the outdoors, of wildlife, and of games of all kinds. He was a member of Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, where also he worked as a volunteer.Don was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Patsy (Barrett) Cunningham, and by two brothers, Harold and Gary Cunningham. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Beverly Cunningham, of Ponca City, Okla.; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Marlies Cunningham, of Holland, Mich.; and two grandchildren, Nick and Lee Hittner-Cunningham (the latter known to Granddad as "E. Ruth.")A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 5, at Turon Cemetery, Turon, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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