Graveside memorial services will take place at 11 AM Saturday, January 23 at Elmwood Cemetery in Beloit. 

Cremation has taken place &amp; there will be no visitation. 

Memorials may be given to the Lincoln Senior Center.

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 </figure>Margie AhlversMarch 02, 1924 - January 03, 2021Graveside memorial services will take place at 11 AM Saturday, January 23 at Elmwood Cemetery in Beloit. Cremation has taken place &amp; there will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to the Lincoln Senior Center.

Margie Ahlvers

Family-only memorial services will be at 2 PM Saturday, January 9 at St. John's Catholic Church &amp; will be livestreamed. 

Friends may sign the register book from 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, January 8 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. 

Memorials may be given to St. John's Schools.

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 </figure>Marlene MoritzNovember 05, 1933 - January 02, 2021Family-only memorial services will be at 2 PM Saturday, January 9 at St. John's Catholic Church &amp; will be livestreamed. Friends may sign the register book from 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, January 8 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to St. John's Schools.

Marlene Moritz

Sister Therese Blecha died January 4, 2021, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 79 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 57 years.&nbsp; She was born in Belleville, KS, on April 15, 1941, to Ernest and Eleanor Baxa Blecha, the second of six children, and was baptized Eloise Ann.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on September 8, 1962.&nbsp; On August 14, 1963, Eloise received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Therese.&nbsp; She pronounced first vows on August 15, 1964 and final vows on August 15, 1969.

Sister Therese began her undergraduate studies at Marymount College in 1959.&nbsp; Upon completion of her novitiate she returned to Marymount and completed her BS degree with a double major in chemistry and biology in 1965.&nbsp; For the next four years she taught in Boonville, MO before returning to Sacred Heart High School in Salina where she taught from 1969-1971.&nbsp; Therese began graduate work in 1973 and by 1976 she had completed all course work for her Master’s Degree and then a second Master’s Degree.&nbsp; By 1981 she completed her research project in organic chemistry and received her Ph.D. from Kansas State University.&nbsp; She returned to Marymount to serve on the faculty from 1976 until the college closed in 1989.&nbsp; From 1989 until 1993 she taught Chemistry at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN.

In 1993 she was appointed as General Treasurer of the Congregation; a position she held until retiring in 2008.&nbsp; In 2012 she was elected to the Leadership Council of the Congregation; followed by being elected Vice President of the Congregation in 2016.&nbsp; Her term ended in July of 2020.

Sister Therese was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; She is survived by her brothers Richard of Salina and David of Munden; sisters Marjorie Schmitz and Marie Chmidling of Topeka and Cathie Switzer of Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; The Mass of Christian Burial will be January 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Auditorium with Rev. Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The eulogist is S. Jean Rosemarynoski.&nbsp; Due to the safety precautions for Covid-19, the funeral mass will be private.&nbsp; However, it will be livestreamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Therese Blecha may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters; P.O. Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>&nbsp;for online condolences.

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 </figure>Sister Therese Blecha died January 4, 2021, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 79 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 57 years.&nbsp; She was born in Belleville, KS, on April 15, 1941, to Ernest and Eleanor Baxa Blecha, the second of six children, and was baptized Eloise Ann.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on September 8, 1962.&nbsp; On August 14, 1963, Eloise received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Therese.&nbsp; She pronounced first vows on August 15, 1964 and final vows on August 15, 1969.Sister Therese began her undergraduate studies at Marymount College in 1959.&nbsp; Upon completion of her novitiate she returned to Marymount and completed her BS degree with a double major in chemistry and biology in 1965.&nbsp; For the next four years she taught in Boonville, MO before returning to Sacred Heart High School in Salina where she taught from 1969-1971.&nbsp; Therese began graduate work in 1973 and by 1976 she had completed all course work for her Master’s Degree and then a second Master’s Degree.&nbsp; By 1981 she completed her research project in organic chemistry and received her Ph.D. from Kansas State University.&nbsp; She returned to Marymount to serve on the faculty from 1976 until the college closed in 1989.&nbsp; From 1989 until 1993 she taught Chemistry at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN.In 1993 she was appointed as General Treasurer of the Congregation; a position she held until retiring in 2008.&nbsp; In 2012 she was elected to the Leadership Council of the Congregation; followed by being elected Vice President of the Congregation in 2016.&nbsp; Her term ended in July of 2020.Sister Therese was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; She is survived by her brothers Richard of Salina and David of Munden; sisters Marjorie Schmitz and Marie Chmidling of Topeka and Cathie Switzer of Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; The Mass of Christian Burial will be January 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Auditorium with Rev. Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The eulogist is S. Jean Rosemarynoski.&nbsp; Due to the safety precautions for Covid-19, the funeral mass will be private.&nbsp; However, it will be livestreamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Therese Blecha may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters; P.O. Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>&nbsp;for online condolences.

Sister Therese Blecha

&nbsp; Merlin D. Riffel, 84 of Enterprise passed away January 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born August 14, 1936 on the farm close to Hope, KS , the son of Benjamin and Ella (Lorei) Riffel.

On May 20 1972, he was united in marriage to Jane Swisher. She preceded him in death November 2, 2011. 

Merlin worked on a road crew/highway construction worker. 

Merlin is survived by his siblings: Leland Riffel (Grace) of Lafayette, Colorado; Lela Mae Trent (Clarence) of Wichita, Kansas; Connie Davis of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Linda Donnelly (John) of Elmo, Kansas; Bonnie McGilbra (Frank) of Owasso, Oklahoma; Debbie Middleton of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Becky Lang of Burlingame, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and Stepmother Josephine Riffel.

The family has chosen cremation. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Gypsum Hill Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be given to the Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. 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; Merlin D. Riffel, 84 of Enterprise passed away January 3, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born August 14, 1936 on the farm close to Hope, KS , the son of Benjamin and Ella (Lorei) Riffel.On May 20 1972, he was united in marriage to Jane Swisher. She preceded him in death November 2, 2011. Merlin worked on a road crew/highway construction worker. Merlin is survived by his siblings: Leland Riffel (Grace) of Lafayette, Colorado; Lela Mae Trent (Clarence) of Wichita, Kansas; Connie Davis of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Linda Donnelly (John) of Elmo, Kansas; Bonnie McGilbra (Frank) of Owasso, Oklahoma; Debbie Middleton of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Becky Lang of Burlingame, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and Stepmother Josephine Riffel. The family has chosen cremation. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Gypsum Hill Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be given to the Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St. Abilene, Kansas 67410&nbsp;&nbsp;

Merlin D. Riffel

&nbsp; Erika Lynn Rein-Mills born April 11, 1985 in Salina, Kansas and died January 3, 2021 in Abilene, Kansas. 

She grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 2003. She attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated with a degree in Respiratory Therapy from Washburn University. She worked at Stormont Vail in Topeka as a respiratory therapist for 8 years before moving back to Abilene. Before Stormont she worked at Tailgators Pub &amp; Grub in Topeka while attending Washburn. 

She was full of life and a wonderful loving Mother to her son Kyler and loving Daughter and Sister. 

She was preceded in death by her Grandma and Grandpa Hein and Grandpa Rein and Uncle John Rein. 

Surviving is her 11 year old son Kyler, boyfriend Cole Applehans, her Mother, Connie Karsmizki and Step-Father Rob, her Father Ron Rein and Step-Mother Debbie, her Brothers Matthew (Nina Gerken) Rein and Brandon (Sara Gammon) Rein, her Grandmother Joyce Rein, her Uncles Verlyn (Pam) Rein, Curtis (Sandy) Rein, Roger (Dixie) Hein, Don (Petra) Hein, Mike (Dustine) Hein, her Aunts Judy (Ron) Brown, JoAnn (Gene) Trenary, Carla (George) Stanley, Vicki (Steve) Gieber, Step-Siblings Jared Karsmizki, Tracy (Allison) Copenhaver , Tabetha Wenger as well as many cousins and friends. The family has chosen cremation and will receive friends Friday January 8, 2021 at New Trail Fellowship Church located at 1157 2400 Avenue Abilene, KS 67410 from 12:30 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. with a graveside service following at 3:00 P.M. at Abilene City Cemetery with Pastor Stan Norman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Erika Lynn Mills Memorial Fund for Kyler Mills' Education Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home at 414 NW Third St. Abilene, KS 67410 or First Bank Kansas-Abilene at P.O. Box 37 Abilene, KS 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Erika Lynn Rein-Mills born April 11, 1985 in Salina, Kansas and died January 3, 2021 in Abilene, Kansas. She grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 2003. She attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated with a degree in Respiratory Therapy from Washburn University. She worked at Stormont Vail in Topeka as a respiratory therapist for 8 years before moving back to Abilene. Before Stormont she worked at Tailgators Pub &amp; Grub in Topeka while attending Washburn. She was full of life and a wonderful loving Mother to her son Kyler and loving Daughter and Sister. She was preceded in death by her Grandma and Grandpa Hein and Grandpa Rein and Uncle John Rein. Surviving is her 11 year old son Kyler, boyfriend Cole Applehans, her Mother, Connie Karsmizki and Step-Father Rob, her Father Ron Rein and Step-Mother Debbie, her Brothers Matthew (Nina Gerken) Rein and Brandon (Sara Gammon) Rein, her Grandmother Joyce Rein, her Uncles Verlyn (Pam) Rein, Curtis (Sandy) Rein, Roger (Dixie) Hein, Don (Petra) Hein, Mike (Dustine) Hein, her Aunts Judy (Ron) Brown, JoAnn (Gene) Trenary, Carla (George) Stanley, Vicki (Steve) Gieber, Step-Siblings Jared Karsmizki, Tracy (Allison) Copenhaver , Tabetha Wenger as well as many cousins and friends. The family has chosen cremation and will receive friends Friday January 8, 2021 at New Trail Fellowship Church located at 1157 2400 Avenue Abilene, KS 67410 from 12:30 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. with a graveside service following at 3:00 P.M. at Abilene City Cemetery with Pastor Stan Norman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Erika Lynn Mills Memorial Fund for Kyler Mills' Education Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home at 414 NW Third St. Abilene, KS 67410 or First Bank Kansas-Abilene at P.O. Box 37 Abilene, KS 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Erika Lynn Rein-Mills

&nbsp; Dr. Christopher “Chris” L. Southwick, age 64, of Abilene, KS, passed away doing what he loved on Monday, December 21, 2020. Dr. Southwick was born on January 12, 1956. 

Due to having a profound love of learning and education all his life, he had a professional background that was unsurpassed. Dr. Southwick attended Kansas State University for a degree in Pre-Medical Chemical Engineering before graduating from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1984. He then completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, OH through 1987.

Dr. Southwick loved his family, his work, and his patients. Committing his life to helping those in need, he always remained humble and witty. 

Throughout his career, Dr. Southwick became licensed to practice medicine in nine states, including opening his own successful pain management practice in Northeastern Kansas. 

He had been a devout member and past-President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists since completing his residency, although the rest of his interests and affiliations were numerous and also highly prized.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kerry Southwick (Long) of Abilene, KS; his brother Patrick Southwick of Salina, KS, and his four children – Andrew Southwick of Denver, CO; Kylie (Southwick) Roach (Phillip) of Prairie Village, KS; Caitlin Southwick of Leawood, KS; Everett Southwick of Tampa, FL. 

He is preceded in death by his Mother, Father, and Sister. 

A private family visitation was held at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, KS. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Dr. Christopher “Chris” L. Southwick, age 64, of Abilene, KS, passed away doing what he loved on Monday, December 21, 2020. Dr. Southwick was born on January 12, 1956. Due to having a profound love of learning and education all his life, he had a professional background that was unsurpassed. Dr. Southwick attended Kansas State University for a degree in Pre-Medical Chemical Engineering before graduating from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1984. He then completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, OH through 1987. Dr. Southwick loved his family, his work, and his patients. Committing his life to helping those in need, he always remained humble and witty. Throughout his career, Dr. Southwick became licensed to practice medicine in nine states, including opening his own successful pain management practice in Northeastern Kansas. He had been a devout member and past-President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists since completing his residency, although the rest of his interests and affiliations were numerous and also highly prized. He is survived by his loving wife, Kerry Southwick (Long) of Abilene, KS; his brother Patrick Southwick of Salina, KS, and his four children – Andrew Southwick of Denver, CO; Kylie (Southwick) Roach (Phillip) of Prairie Village, KS; Caitlin Southwick of Leawood, KS; Everett Southwick of Tampa, FL. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Father, and Sister. A private family visitation was held at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, KS. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Christopher “Chris” L. Southwick

Steven Paul "Steve" Walle, 73, passed away peacefully at the Reno County Hospice House surrounded by his family on January 1, 2021. He was born June 7, 1947 in Salina, Kansas to Herbert and Fernne Walle of Culver, Kansas.

Growing up on the family farm, Steve embraced and honed a skill and love of the land that gave him a lifetime platform for his equally strong work ethic and commitment to "doing it right the first time, every time." After graduating from diesel mechanic school, Steve entered the U.S. Navy in 1966, proudly serving until 1970, including two Vietnam tours as an Engineman/Fireman, commandeering an LCU as a "brown water" sailer. Upon his honorable discharge, Steve was able to re-engage his love of the land with a career that blended decades of heavy equipment excavation and farming. Leaving his mark of expertise on numerous commercial and residential developments throughout the Midwest. In 1980 he found the love of his life, in Loveland, Colorado Leila Jean Schneider. They returned to Kansas and married on May 24th, 1986. In 1989 they had the opportunity to take over the family farm operation upon his parents retirement. As the third Walle generation, Steve once again applied his considerable skills as a farmer and excavator which brought him great joy. He served on the Hedville Grain Board of Directors, was Sexton for the Walnut Grove Cemetery and a faithful member of Christ The King Lutheran Church.

And now, the rest of the story. Perhaps more renowned was Steve's legendary sense of humor, motivational teachings and love affair with chocolate. Every family member and friend could give multiple examples of how Steve demonstrated these characteristics every day of his life. No matter how sad, disappointed, worried or down, he took it upon himself as a personal challenge to lift you up, notably with "Walle-isms". And he was a master at it. Of all his accomplishments, this was his legacy. His legacy to the farm is a beautiful oak tree he planted on his 50th birthday. Well done faithful servant.

Steve is survived by his wife Leila, daughters Rhonda Schur, Amber Jeske (Lance), twins Stacie and Stephanie Walle, son Seth Walle, sister Sandra Cristina (Lyle), brother Sheldon Walle (Danette), grandchildren Quenton, Tiffany, Justice, Chance, Jaycee, Katelyn, Ashlyn, Alec, Blake, Jayden(Donk), 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sharon (Walle) Johnson.

Services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021, 2 p.m. at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 111 West Magnolia, Salina. Masks are required for attendance and there will be limited seating due to social distancing. Veteran Honor Guard inurnment will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice House of Reno County, 2020 North Waldron St. #100, Hutchinson, KS. 67502 or Christ The King Lutheran Church, Salina, KS.

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 </figure>Steven Paul "Steve" Walle, 73, passed away peacefully at the Reno County Hospice House surrounded by his family on January 1, 2021. He was born June 7, 1947 in Salina, Kansas to Herbert and Fernne Walle of Culver, Kansas.Growing up on the family farm, Steve embraced and honed a skill and love of the land that gave him a lifetime platform for his equally strong work ethic and commitment to "doing it right the first time, every time." After graduating from diesel mechanic school, Steve entered the U.S. Navy in 1966, proudly serving until 1970, including two Vietnam tours as an Engineman/Fireman, commandeering an LCU as a "brown water" sailer. Upon his honorable discharge, Steve was able to re-engage his love of the land with a career that blended decades of heavy equipment excavation and farming. Leaving his mark of expertise on numerous commercial and residential developments throughout the Midwest. In 1980 he found the love of his life, in Loveland, Colorado Leila Jean Schneider. They returned to Kansas and married on May 24th, 1986. In 1989 they had the opportunity to take over the family farm operation upon his parents retirement. As the third Walle generation, Steve once again applied his considerable skills as a farmer and excavator which brought him great joy. He served on the Hedville Grain Board of Directors, was Sexton for the Walnut Grove Cemetery and a faithful member of Christ The King Lutheran Church.And now, the rest of the story. Perhaps more renowned was Steve's legendary sense of humor, motivational teachings and love affair with chocolate. Every family member and friend could give multiple examples of how Steve demonstrated these characteristics every day of his life. No matter how sad, disappointed, worried or down, he took it upon himself as a personal challenge to lift you up, notably with "Walle-isms". And he was a master at it. Of all his accomplishments, this was his legacy. His legacy to the farm is a beautiful oak tree he planted on his 50th birthday. Well done faithful servant.Steve is survived by his wife Leila, daughters Rhonda Schur, Amber Jeske (Lance), twins Stacie and Stephanie Walle, son Seth Walle, sister Sandra Cristina (Lyle), brother Sheldon Walle (Danette), grandchildren Quenton, Tiffany, Justice, Chance, Jaycee, Katelyn, Ashlyn, Alec, Blake, Jayden(Donk), 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sharon (Walle) Johnson.Services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021, 2 p.m. at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 111 West Magnolia, Salina. Masks are required for attendance and there will be limited seating due to social distancing. Veteran Honor Guard inurnment will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Walnut Grove Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice House of Reno County, 2020 North Waldron St. #100, Hutchinson, KS. 67502 or Christ The King Lutheran Church, Salina, KS.

Steven Paul "Steve" Walle

Charlie Albert Rolen was born on June 8, 1929, near Idabel, Oklahoma, the son of Johnnie V. &amp; Sadie T. Rolen. Charlie attended Pleasant Hill school until the 7th grade, when he went to work for his dad.

Charlie married Florence June Ellis on April 3, 1960, and they lived around Mahaska their entire lives. Charlie was a hardworking man his entire life, and was always doing something or on the go. He worked as a farmer / stockman, then later worked for CE Combustion Manufacturing in Concordia until his retirement. In his spare time, Charlie tore down buildings and barns around Mahaska.

Charlie passed away at his home on January 1, 2021, at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 24 days.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Sadie, his wife June in 1996, daughter Sheila DeMars, daughter Carol VanDevege, brother Kenneth Ray Rolen and brother Delmer Rolen.

Charlie is survived by his children, Dale Henry of Norton, Myrna Roberts of Concordia, and Mike Wyman. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joe Henry (Nicole) of Hays and their children, Phoenix, Jazlynn and Kaine; Stephanie Bicken of Sioux Falls, and her children Angie, Amber &amp; Ashley, and grandchildren Raymond, Amanda, Shelly, Chuch, Sherry and Marla. Charlie is also survived by his sisters, Velma Brassfield of Garvin, Oklahoma, and Jewel Turnage of Idabel, Oklahoma; he is survived by other family, and a community of friends.

Cremation was chosen, and a private, family service will be held at the Mahaska City Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to the Mahaska Community Center, and may be sent in care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>Charlie Albert Rolen was born on June 8, 1929, near Idabel, Oklahoma, the son of Johnnie V. &amp; Sadie T. Rolen. Charlie attended Pleasant Hill school until the 7th grade, when he went to work for his dad.Charlie married Florence June Ellis on April 3, 1960, and they lived around Mahaska their entire lives. Charlie was a hardworking man his entire life, and was always doing something or on the go. He worked as a farmer / stockman, then later worked for CE Combustion Manufacturing in Concordia until his retirement. In his spare time, Charlie tore down buildings and barns around Mahaska.Charlie passed away at his home on January 1, 2021, at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 24 days.He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Sadie, his wife June in 1996, daughter Sheila DeMars, daughter Carol VanDevege, brother Kenneth Ray Rolen and brother Delmer Rolen.Charlie is survived by his children, Dale Henry of Norton, Myrna Roberts of Concordia, and Mike Wyman. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joe Henry (Nicole) of Hays and their children, Phoenix, Jazlynn and Kaine; Stephanie Bicken of Sioux Falls, and her children Angie, Amber &amp; Ashley, and grandchildren Raymond, Amanda, Shelly, Chuch, Sherry and Marla. Charlie is also survived by his sisters, Velma Brassfield of Garvin, Oklahoma, and Jewel Turnage of Idabel, Oklahoma; he is survived by other family, and a community of friends.Cremation was chosen, and a private, family service will be held at the Mahaska City Cemetery.Memorials are requested to the Mahaska Community Center, and may be sent in care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the Rolen family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Charlie Albert Rolen

Merle Dennis Larson, 74, of Lindsborg, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission.  Merle was born December 4, 1946 in Lindsborg to the late Hiram and Wilma (Nelson) Larson.  He married Lesa Rodene on November 9, 1985 in Lindsborg, KS.  

Merle graduated high school and served in the United States Navy.  For 20 years his family resided in Oak Ridge, Tennessee where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree and worked as a radiation protection specialist for the nuclear power industry. 

Following his retirement and return to Lindsborg, Merle took an active role in the community.  He was a licensed mixologist and enjoyed being behind the bar at Farley’s.  He currently served as president of the Raymer Society and Red Barn Studio, served on the Bethany Lutheran Church Council, a member of the American Legion and took pride in hanging the downtown Christmas lights for the city of Lindsborg. He was an active community member and volunteer and loved the city of Lindsborg. 

He is survived by his wife: Lesa, of the home; daughters: Bailey Morley (Blake) of Jackson, WY, Hannah Baggett (Tyler) of Brevard, NC, and Chloe Jones (Ridge) of Lindsborg, KS;  brother: Willis Larson (Lois) of York, PA;  as well as grandchildren: Devon Rose and Claire Morley, Owen and Linden Baggett, and Sutter and Lyla Jones.

Merle is preceded in death by his parents and his sister: Ann A. Murfitt

Cremation has been chosen.  Merle’s family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support.  A Celebration of Life for Merle will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or to the Red Barn Studio.   Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Merle Dennis Larson, 74, of Lindsborg, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. Merle was born December 4, 1946 in Lindsborg to the late Hiram and Wilma (Nelson) Larson. He married Lesa Rodene on November 9, 1985 in Lindsborg, KS. Merle graduated high school and served in the United States Navy. For 20 years his family resided in Oak Ridge, Tennessee where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree and worked as a radiation protection specialist for the nuclear power industry. Following his retirement and return to Lindsborg, Merle took an active role in the community. He was a licensed mixologist and enjoyed being behind the bar at Farley’s. He currently served as president of the Raymer Society and Red Barn Studio, served on the Bethany Lutheran Church Council, a member of the American Legion and took pride in hanging the downtown Christmas lights for the city of Lindsborg. He was an active community member and volunteer and loved the city of Lindsborg. He is survived by his wife: Lesa, of the home; daughters: Bailey Morley (Blake) of Jackson, WY, Hannah Baggett (Tyler) of Brevard, NC, and Chloe Jones (Ridge) of Lindsborg, KS; brother: Willis Larson (Lois) of York, PA; as well as grandchildren: Devon Rose and Claire Morley, Owen and Linden Baggett, and Sutter and Lyla Jones.Merle is preceded in death by his parents and his sister: Ann A. MurfittCremation has been chosen. Merle’s family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support. A Celebration of Life for Merle will be announced at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or to the Red Barn Studio. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Merle Dennis Larson

&nbsp; How many lives can one person touch?&nbsp; Timothy J Wesselowski, who passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on January 2, 2021 in McPherson, Kansas, impacted hundreds if not thousands over the years. He raised his children to work hard and pursue their dreams while being guided by a strong moral compass.&nbsp; He leaves them behind to complete their own journeys: his daughter Tonya and husband Greg; his son Nathan and wife Amy; his son Blaine and wife Anja, his stepdaughter Barbara and husband Wayne and his stepson Phil.&nbsp; He was a larger than life, loving grandfather who loved and encouraged his grandchildren: Nicole, Renee, Erin, Lorelei, Isaak, Lydia, Torrey, Trent, Vanessa and Mason to follow their passions as he did.&nbsp; He also leaves behind two brothers: Walt Wesselowski and Dan West and four great grandchildren.&nbsp; His family is comforted to know that he will be re-uniting with his loving wife Jean and his brother Tom who left this world before him. He was born in Concordia in 1940 to Harold and Helen Wesselowski. Tim was a Kansas native – a fact that he would embrace with immense pride throughout his entire life.&nbsp; He grew up in Beloit and eventually attended McPherson College where earned his bachelor’s degree, lettered in both football and track and field, and set a school record in the shot put.&nbsp; He believed wholeheartedly in the importance of developing an intellectual foundation and would go on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education at Wichita State University. He then began his life’s work – pursuing a long career as a teacher and coach at both the middle and high school levels where he shared his energy, his excitement and his boundless passion for US History and Civics, football and throwing events with the youth of Kansas. Tim began teaching in Brewster, KS in 1962 where he taught high school history while coaching football, basketball and track.&nbsp; He would then do the same at Chase Rural High School and at Kingman Junior High.&nbsp; In 1970 he would join the staff of the school that would become his home, McPherson High. Throughout his career, he was never an educator who just went through the motions.&nbsp; He was always looking for new ways to engage and connect with students – adopting the use of computers and the Internet for the classroom way before it was cool and recruiting technically inclined students to unofficially serve on his own “geek squad” for technical support.&nbsp; He absolutely loved when students would keep him on his toes by challenging him with questions and ideas – he knew it made him a better teacher.&nbsp; In both the classroom and on the field, he was no pushover.&nbsp; He believed in hard work and maximum effort – but he also believed that hard work could be made fun.&nbsp; His unique ability to blend the roles of task master, cheer leader, instructor, mentor and friend resulted in bonds with his students and athletes that transcended time. A memorial for Tim will be held at an undetermined time in the future once people can gather together without fear contracting the disease that took his life. In remembrance of Tim’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to First United Methodist Church of McPherson or McPherson High School and that you please wear a mask In order protect others like Tim.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; How many lives can one person touch?&nbsp; Timothy J Wesselowski, who passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on January 2, 2021 in McPherson, Kansas, impacted hundreds if not thousands over the years. He raised his children to work hard and pursue their dreams while being guided by a strong moral compass.&nbsp; He leaves them behind to complete their own journeys: his daughter Tonya and husband Greg; his son Nathan and wife Amy; his son Blaine and wife Anja, his stepdaughter Barbara and husband Wayne and his stepson Phil.&nbsp; He was a larger than life, loving grandfather who loved and encouraged his grandchildren: Nicole, Renee, Erin, Lorelei, Isaak, Lydia, Torrey, Trent, Vanessa and Mason to follow their passions as he did.&nbsp; He also leaves behind two brothers: Walt Wesselowski and Dan West and four great grandchildren.&nbsp; His family is comforted to know that he will be re-uniting with his loving wife Jean and his brother Tom who left this world before him. He was born in Concordia in 1940 to Harold and Helen Wesselowski. Tim was a Kansas native – a fact that he would embrace with immense pride throughout his entire life.&nbsp; He grew up in Beloit and eventually attended McPherson College where earned his bachelor’s degree, lettered in both football and track and field, and set a school record in the shot put.&nbsp; He believed wholeheartedly in the importance of developing an intellectual foundation and would go on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education at Wichita State University. He then began his life’s work – pursuing a long career as a teacher and coach at both the middle and high school levels where he shared his energy, his excitement and his boundless passion for US History and Civics, football and throwing events with the youth of Kansas. Tim began teaching in Brewster, KS in 1962 where he taught high school history while coaching football, basketball and track.&nbsp; He would then do the same at Chase Rural High School and at Kingman Junior High.&nbsp; In 1970 he would join the staff of the school that would become his home, McPherson High. Throughout his career, he was never an educator who just went through the motions.&nbsp; He was always looking for new ways to engage and connect with students – adopting the use of computers and the Internet for the classroom way before it was cool and recruiting technically inclined students to unofficially serve on his own “geek squad” for technical support.&nbsp; He absolutely loved when students would keep him on his toes by challenging him with questions and ideas – he knew it made him a better teacher.&nbsp; In both the classroom and on the field, he was no pushover.&nbsp; He believed in hard work and maximum effort – but he also believed that hard work could be made fun.&nbsp; His unique ability to blend the roles of task master, cheer leader, instructor, mentor and friend resulted in bonds with his students and athletes that transcended time. A memorial for Tim will be held at an undetermined time in the future once people can gather together without fear contracting the disease that took his life. In remembrance of Tim’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to First United Methodist Church of McPherson or McPherson High School and that you please wear a mask In order protect others like Tim.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Timothy J Wesselowski

&nbsp; It was just before the rising of the sun on Thursday December 31, 2020 that Velma Lee Chandler transitioned to her heavenly home. Velma Chandler was born in Hoffman Oklahoma on May 24, 1937 to Oscar and Jessie (Bruner) McPherson. Velma was the fifth of six children born to this union, four sons and two daughters; Carnell, Dell, Barney, Helen and Johnny.&nbsp; She attended Rentiesville High School. She was soft spoken yet friendly and was known as being a nice young lady. As an adolescent Velma developed a personal and loving relationship with Christ that continued throughout her life. She joined Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend James Holland. She extended her love for Christ and for people by being a devoted greeter and helping out in other auxiliaries within the church. She enjoyed attending Wednesday night Bible study and availing her home to students that attended the nearby Central Christian college for Sunday dinners.&nbsp; Velma fell in love with Winfred Chandler and they were married in Checotah Oklahoma in December of 1954. Shortly after they established their new residency in McPherson Kansas and started a family. To this union three sons were born; Victor, Gary and Dwayne.&nbsp; Velma found great joy and satisfaction in caring for her children. She transported them to all of their various sports activities and they knew she was their number one fan. Velma started working for Farmers Alliance insurance company in December of 1972 where she worked in the coding department. She had various coding positions including Coding Supervisor and Technical Assistant in her 27-year career at Farmers Alliance. After retirement she kept herself busy by tending to her flower garden, volunteering in the community and taking various trips with her family.&nbsp; Velma loved being around all of her family especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. For years she hosted the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. She took pride in cooking her meals in love and serving her famous homemade chocolate sheet cake and sweet potato pies. Velma was an excellent mother, proud grandmother and a devout wife.&nbsp; Velma was proceeded in death by her husband, parents and brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Victor Chandler (Jan), Gary Chandler (Donna) and Dwayne Chandler (Jendy) all of Wichita Kansas. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the McPherson Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor James Hollis officiating. Memorials may be given to the Velma Chandler Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St. McPherson, Ks. 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; It was just before the rising of the sun on Thursday December 31, 2020 that Velma Lee Chandler transitioned to her heavenly home. Velma Chandler was born in Hoffman Oklahoma on May 24, 1937 to Oscar and Jessie (Bruner) McPherson. Velma was the fifth of six children born to this union, four sons and two daughters; Carnell, Dell, Barney, Helen and Johnny.&nbsp; She attended Rentiesville High School. She was soft spoken yet friendly and was known as being a nice young lady. As an adolescent Velma developed a personal and loving relationship with Christ that continued throughout her life. She joined Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend James Holland. She extended her love for Christ and for people by being a devoted greeter and helping out in other auxiliaries within the church. She enjoyed attending Wednesday night Bible study and availing her home to students that attended the nearby Central Christian college for Sunday dinners.&nbsp; Velma fell in love with Winfred Chandler and they were married in Checotah Oklahoma in December of 1954. Shortly after they established their new residency in McPherson Kansas and started a family. To this union three sons were born; Victor, Gary and Dwayne.&nbsp; Velma found great joy and satisfaction in caring for her children. She transported them to all of their various sports activities and they knew she was their number one fan. Velma started working for Farmers Alliance insurance company in December of 1972 where she worked in the coding department. She had various coding positions including Coding Supervisor and Technical Assistant in her 27-year career at Farmers Alliance. After retirement she kept herself busy by tending to her flower garden, volunteering in the community and taking various trips with her family.&nbsp; Velma loved being around all of her family especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. For years she hosted the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. She took pride in cooking her meals in love and serving her famous homemade chocolate sheet cake and sweet potato pies. Velma was an excellent mother, proud grandmother and a devout wife.&nbsp; Velma was proceeded in death by her husband, parents and brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Victor Chandler (Jan), Gary Chandler (Donna) and Dwayne Chandler (Jendy) all of Wichita Kansas. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the McPherson Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor James Hollis officiating. Memorials may be given to the Velma Chandler Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St. McPherson, Ks. 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Velma Lee Chandler

&nbsp; Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble, 98, of Inman, KS, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Thursday, December 31st, 2020 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Kansas. Gretchen was born in Bremen, Germany on March 3, 1922, a daughter of Ernestine Marie (Beuke) and William Pfizenmayer. Gretchen attended the Chicago schools and graduated from Lucy Flowers Technical High School for girls, Chicago, Illinois. Gertrude Loretta Pfizenmayer was united in marriage to Donald L. Kimble on February 20, 1946 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois. The young couple established their first home together in Chicago, Illinois. The family moved to Inman, Kansas in 1951. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two daughters and one son, Donna, Ralph, and Linda. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ Inman, Kansas where she served on Church Counsel, taught Kindergarten thru High School Sunday School, was a member of Women's Fellowship, and served in many other capacities. Gretchen worked for Bell Telephone Company in Chicago before her marriage. She was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner and after the children were in school, she worked for Ike's Jack and Jill grocery store. Gretchen was a volunteer for the Blood Drives, Inman Senior Center, and Pleasantview Home. She enjoyed sewing, Knitting, watching her children's and grandchildren's activities, and spending time with her family. Gretchen valued her time and friends here in Inman more than anyplace she lived. She is survived by her children, Donna L. Toews and husband Jim, of Inman, Kansas, Ralph Kimble and wife Debbie, of Wichita, Kansas, and Linda Klaassen, of Whitewater, Kansas; her six grandchildren, Dale Hadlock, Allison Taylor and husband Jake, Grant Kimble and wife Julie,Kourt Klaassen and wife Tracy, Derek Klaassen and wife Stacee, and Brent Klaassen and wife Megan; her 14 great-grandchildren, Dominick Hadlock, Alex Taylor, Emma Taylor, Rainy Cook, Max Cook, Fox Cook, Dylan Klaassen, Drew Klaassen, Kole Klaassen, Kynzee Klaassen, Decker Klaassen, Halston Klaassen; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ernestine Pfizenmayer; her husband Donald; her sisters, Joan Geist, Erna Hartel and Hildy Smeby and two son-in-laws, Tom Klaassen and Larry Hadlock. A Celebration of Life service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Inman, Kansas or the Inman Senior Center in memory of Gretchen and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street, McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble, 98, of Inman, KS, passed away at 9:45 p.m., Thursday, December 31st, 2020 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Kansas. Gretchen was born in Bremen, Germany on March 3, 1922, a daughter of Ernestine Marie (Beuke) and William Pfizenmayer. Gretchen attended the Chicago schools and graduated from Lucy Flowers Technical High School for girls, Chicago, Illinois. Gertrude Loretta Pfizenmayer was united in marriage to Donald L. Kimble on February 20, 1946 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois. The young couple established their first home together in Chicago, Illinois. The family moved to Inman, Kansas in 1951. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, two daughters and one son, Donna, Ralph, and Linda. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ Inman, Kansas where she served on Church Counsel, taught Kindergarten thru High School Sunday School, was a member of Women's Fellowship, and served in many other capacities. Gretchen worked for Bell Telephone Company in Chicago before her marriage. She was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner and after the children were in school, she worked for Ike's Jack and Jill grocery store. Gretchen was a volunteer for the Blood Drives, Inman Senior Center, and Pleasantview Home. She enjoyed sewing, Knitting, watching her children's and grandchildren's activities, and spending time with her family. Gretchen valued her time and friends here in Inman more than anyplace she lived. She is survived by her children, Donna L. Toews and husband Jim, of Inman, Kansas, Ralph Kimble and wife Debbie, of Wichita, Kansas, and Linda Klaassen, of Whitewater, Kansas; her six grandchildren, Dale Hadlock, Allison Taylor and husband Jake, Grant Kimble and wife Julie,Kourt Klaassen and wife Tracy, Derek Klaassen and wife Stacee, and Brent Klaassen and wife Megan; her 14 great-grandchildren, Dominick Hadlock, Alex Taylor, Emma Taylor, Rainy Cook, Max Cook, Fox Cook, Dylan Klaassen, Drew Klaassen, Kole Klaassen, Kynzee Klaassen, Decker Klaassen, Halston Klaassen; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ernestine Pfizenmayer; her husband Donald; her sisters, Joan Geist, Erna Hartel and Hildy Smeby and two son-in-laws, Tom Klaassen and Larry Hadlock. A Celebration of Life service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Inman, Kansas or the Inman Senior Center in memory of Gretchen and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street, McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gertrude Loretta "Gretchen" Kimble

Donna LaVerne (Sims) Brown, 89, of Winfield, KS, died January 3, 2021. Donna was born on January 5, 1931 to Carrie Leona Anderson Sims and Ward Peter Sims in Minneola, Kansas. Donna was a “girly” girl who loved wearing pretty dresses, many made from flour sacks that were designed with flowers or cute patterns. She loved music which included playing the piano and then the trombone later on, spending time with her best friends Nannette Pitman and Betty Lou Sandidge, listening to her mother read stories in the evening, and teasing her older brothers. During Easter break of her sophomore year at Southwestern College, Donna married her sweetheart, Clinton Brown, whom she had met at the “Toot N’ Tell’m” drive-in at Dodge City in the summer of 1949. Clinton was a basketball star at Pittsburg State Teacher’s College and after their marriage they remained inseparable for the next 64 years until his death in 2015, except for the year he spent serving his country in the Koren War. After Clinton returned home, they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, before returning to Donna’s hometown where he began a career in education and they started a family. Over the next 35 years, they lived in Lincoln and McPherson as well as Minneola where Donna worked for Lincoln School and then accepted a job with People Bank &amp; Trust in McPherson, KS, where she worked until 2001 as Loan Officer and the Board Secretary while he continued teaching and coaching. Donna and Clinton were both active members of the First Christian Church in McPherson, teaching the Young Thinkers Sunday School class, serving as Elders in the church, and working with the weekly church youth programs. Once they were both retired in 2001, they moved to Sublette to be near to three of their grandchildren and following them as they crossed the state with stops at Columbus, Yates Center, and Colby. In May, 2015, Donna and Clinton moved to Derby where he was admitted to Westview Senior Living Center and she rented an apartment at the Greens, right on the Derby Country Club golf course. When Clinton died on July 15, 2015, Donna continued living there until she moved in with her son, Kevin, and daughter-in-law, Pam, at Winfield in December of 2019. She enjoyed living in Winfield, but the effects of kidney failure and years of dialysis were hard on Donna and she passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning January 3, 2021. The most important things in Donna’s life were her family, friends, and faith in God. She stayed active with women’s group through the Woodlawn Methodist Church in Derby, two book clubs as well as reading many other books, eating out with friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and promoting Camp Hope, the camp for kids with cancer that she started with the American Red Cross in honor of her two children who died of cancer. “Ma Donna” was the director of Camp Hope for its first 18 years and has remained involved through the last 18 years as one of three Members Emeritus. Survivors include two children, Kevin Brown (Pam) of Winfield, KS; Lori Nelzen of Hesston, KS; grandchildren, John Nelzen (Elizabeth) of Tallahassee, FL; Melissa Brown (Jenny Smith), Wichita, KS; Kyle Brown, Joplin, MO, Cameron Brown, Joplin, MO; great-grandchildren, Soren Nelzen Tallahassee, FL; Bridget Nelzen, Tallahassee, FL; step-children Blake Zimmerman (Samantha) Burlington, KS; Ryan Walt (Blaine) Collyer, KS; and Shay Howell (Cody) Manhattan, KS; step-grandchildren Brock Zimmerman, Avery Zimmerman, Jordi Walt, Bowen Walt, and Kace Howell; numerous special nieces and nephews; and, Deanna Hodges, Tony Nelzen, Donald Brown, and Stephan Lane. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clinton; son, Kyle; daughter, Melani; and, brothers, Joe Sims and Ward Sims. A memorial and celebration of Donna’s life will be held at a later, safer date in conjunction with KyMel, Inc., the non-profit organization that operates Camp Hope. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made in Donna’s name to KyMel, Inc., PO Box 1529, Great Bend, KS 67530; or in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna LaVerne (Sims) Brown, 89, of Winfield, KS, died January 3, 2021. Donna was born on January 5, 1931 to Carrie Leona Anderson Sims and Ward Peter Sims in Minneola, Kansas. Donna was a “girly” girl who loved wearing pretty dresses, many made from flour sacks that were designed with flowers or cute patterns. She loved music which included playing the piano and then the trombone later on, spending time with her best friends Nannette Pitman and Betty Lou Sandidge, listening to her mother read stories in the evening, and teasing her older brothers. During Easter break of her sophomore year at Southwestern College, Donna married her sweetheart, Clinton Brown, whom she had met at the “Toot N’ Tell’m” drive-in at Dodge City in the summer of 1949. Clinton was a basketball star at Pittsburg State Teacher’s College and after their marriage they remained inseparable for the next 64 years until his death in 2015, except for the year he spent serving his country in the Koren War. After Clinton returned home, they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, before returning to Donna’s hometown where he began a career in education and they started a family. Over the next 35 years, they lived in Lincoln and McPherson as well as Minneola where Donna worked for Lincoln School and then accepted a job with People Bank &amp; Trust in McPherson, KS, where she worked until 2001 as Loan Officer and the Board Secretary while he continued teaching and coaching. Donna and Clinton were both active members of the First Christian Church in McPherson, teaching the Young Thinkers Sunday School class, serving as Elders in the church, and working with the weekly church youth programs. Once they were both retired in 2001, they moved to Sublette to be near to three of their grandchildren and following them as they crossed the state with stops at Columbus, Yates Center, and Colby. In May, 2015, Donna and Clinton moved to Derby where he was admitted to Westview Senior Living Center and she rented an apartment at the Greens, right on the Derby Country Club golf course. When Clinton died on July 15, 2015, Donna continued living there until she moved in with her son, Kevin, and daughter-in-law, Pam, at Winfield in December of 2019. She enjoyed living in Winfield, but the effects of kidney failure and years of dialysis were hard on Donna and she passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning January 3, 2021. The most important things in Donna’s life were her family, friends, and faith in God. She stayed active with women’s group through the Woodlawn Methodist Church in Derby, two book clubs as well as reading many other books, eating out with friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and promoting Camp Hope, the camp for kids with cancer that she started with the American Red Cross in honor of her two children who died of cancer. “Ma Donna” was the director of Camp Hope for its first 18 years and has remained involved through the last 18 years as one of three Members Emeritus. Survivors include two children, Kevin Brown (Pam) of Winfield, KS; Lori Nelzen of Hesston, KS; grandchildren, John Nelzen (Elizabeth) of Tallahassee, FL; Melissa Brown (Jenny Smith), Wichita, KS; Kyle Brown, Joplin, MO, Cameron Brown, Joplin, MO; great-grandchildren, Soren Nelzen Tallahassee, FL; Bridget Nelzen, Tallahassee, FL; step-children Blake Zimmerman (Samantha) Burlington, KS; Ryan Walt (Blaine) Collyer, KS; and Shay Howell (Cody) Manhattan, KS; step-grandchildren Brock Zimmerman, Avery Zimmerman, Jordi Walt, Bowen Walt, and Kace Howell; numerous special nieces and nephews; and, Deanna Hodges, Tony Nelzen, Donald Brown, and Stephan Lane. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clinton; son, Kyle; daughter, Melani; and, brothers, Joe Sims and Ward Sims. A memorial and celebration of Donna’s life will be held at a later, safer date in conjunction with KyMel, Inc., the non-profit organization that operates Camp Hope. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made in Donna’s name to KyMel, Inc., PO Box 1529, Great Bend, KS 67530; or in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna LaVerne (Sims) Brown

Robert Earl Kidd, 49, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021, surrounded by family at the Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS. He was also an employee of Newton Medical Center and served as the director of hospitality services there. Rob was born on October 23, 1971, in Miami, FL, the son of Robert Edwin and Patricia Yvonne (Johns) Kidd. He graduated from Hialeah Miami Lakes High School (Hialeah, FL), attended Mercer University (Macon, GA), and went to culinary school at the Art Institute at Fort Lauderdale, FL. On November 10, 2012, Rob was united in marriage to Kelli Jean Schafer at New Hope Evangelical Church in McPherson, KS. He was a member of New Hope Evangelical Church, McPherson, where he served in many capacities, including being a church elder. Survivors include: his wife, Kelli of the home; three children, Gracie Mae Kidd and Sheperd E. Kidd, both of the home, and Ashley Nunley of Cabot, PA; siblings, Erin Kidd (Steven) of Kansas City, MO and Charles Kidd of Apopka, FL; mother &amp; father-in-law, Dee &amp; Vaughn Juhnke of Moundridge, KS; father-in-law, Gene Schafer of Durham, KS; nieces &amp; nephews, Gaby Kidd, Brock Kidd, Canon &amp; Sage Schafer; brothers &amp; sister-in-law, Cody &amp; Shaina Schafer of Tampa, KS and Dylan Juhnke of Moundridge, KS; and many extended family &amp; friends. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 8, 2021, at New Hope Evangelical Church, McPherson, KS. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 9, at New Hope Evangelical Church with Pastor George Bocox officiating. Proper masks will be required and provided. No cloth masks allowed. Memorial donations may be given to New Hope Evangelical Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. The family has also established a GoFundMe account for donations under the name of the Robert E. Kidd Memorial Fund. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert Earl Kidd, 49, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021, surrounded by family at the Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS. He was also an employee of Newton Medical Center and served as the director of hospitality services there. Rob was born on October 23, 1971, in Miami, FL, the son of Robert Edwin and Patricia Yvonne (Johns) Kidd. He graduated from Hialeah Miami Lakes High School (Hialeah, FL), attended Mercer University (Macon, GA), and went to culinary school at the Art Institute at Fort Lauderdale, FL. On November 10, 2012, Rob was united in marriage to Kelli Jean Schafer at New Hope Evangelical Church in McPherson, KS. He was a member of New Hope Evangelical Church, McPherson, where he served in many capacities, including being a church elder. Survivors include: his wife, Kelli of the home; three children, Gracie Mae Kidd and Sheperd E. Kidd, both of the home, and Ashley Nunley of Cabot, PA; siblings, Erin Kidd (Steven) of Kansas City, MO and Charles Kidd of Apopka, FL; mother &amp; father-in-law, Dee &amp; Vaughn Juhnke of Moundridge, KS; father-in-law, Gene Schafer of Durham, KS; nieces &amp; nephews, Gaby Kidd, Brock Kidd, Canon &amp; Sage Schafer; brothers &amp; sister-in-law, Cody &amp; Shaina Schafer of Tampa, KS and Dylan Juhnke of Moundridge, KS; and many extended family &amp; friends. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 8, 2021, at New Hope Evangelical Church, McPherson, KS. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 9, at New Hope Evangelical Church with Pastor George Bocox officiating. Proper masks will be required and provided. No cloth masks allowed. Memorial donations may be given to New Hope Evangelical Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. The family has also established a GoFundMe account for donations under the name of the Robert E. Kidd Memorial Fund. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Earl Kidd

Sharon Joann Amos, 60, daughter of Max and Ruth Amos of Council Grove died January 3, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Manhattan, Kansas, December 8, 1960. 

Proceeded in death by grandparents John &amp; Alice Amos and Ray &amp; Fannie Crosby. 

Surviving siblings include Jay M. Amos (Cindy) and Karen Amos Grimes (David), three nephews Parker, Cameron and Nathan, and one niece, Rebecca. She also leaves behind loving friend Phil Haskell. 

Sharon attended elementary and high school in Rolla, Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri-Rolla with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Management. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. 

Sharon spent her working career at Hallmark in Kansas City, where she spent 31 years as a packaging engineer. 

She love Jesus and served as a lay leader with Rhythm of Grace Church and was a supporting member of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 

In 2016, Sharon retired to the family farm in Council Grove and quickly became acquainted with friends in church, the library and Morris County Historical&nbsp; Society. She became a member of PEO Chapter H and the Kansas Barn Alliance.

Her courage and determination to fight cancer was admired by friends and family. She will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held Tuesday at 3:00 at Sunny Slopes Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are requested. Condolences can be sent to Sawyer Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Morris County Historical Society, Council Grove Christian Church, First Congregational UCC, or PEO Chapter H.

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 </figure>Sharon Joann Amos, 60, daughter of Max and Ruth Amos of Council Grove died January 3, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Manhattan, Kansas, December 8, 1960. Proceeded in death by grandparents John &amp; Alice Amos and Ray &amp; Fannie Crosby. Surviving siblings include Jay M. Amos (Cindy) and Karen Amos Grimes (David), three nephews Parker, Cameron and Nathan, and one niece, Rebecca. She also leaves behind loving friend Phil Haskell. Sharon attended elementary and high school in Rolla, Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri-Rolla with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Management. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Sharon spent her working career at Hallmark in Kansas City, where she spent 31 years as a packaging engineer. She love Jesus and served as a lay leader with Rhythm of Grace Church and was a supporting member of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. In 2016, Sharon retired to the family farm in Council Grove and quickly became acquainted with friends in church, the library and Morris County Historical&nbsp; Society. She became a member of PEO Chapter H and the Kansas Barn Alliance.Her courage and determination to fight cancer was admired by friends and family. She will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held Tuesday at 3:00 at Sunny Slopes Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are requested. Condolences can be sent to Sawyer Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Morris County Historical Society, Council Grove Christian Church, First Congregational UCC, or PEO Chapter H.

Sharon Joann Amos

April’s life began on April 30, 1986. She was welcomed by her parents, Larry and Kathy Wiebe, and her older brother, Aaron. She attended Awana and loved Bible memorization. At the age of four she asked Jesus into her heart. She graduated from Frederic Remington High, Class of 2004, and attended Butler Community College for 2 years. April was a member of the Federated Church and enjoyed crafting. She married Bryan Patrick Wheeler on July 4, 2013 in Whitewater.

Her loving family includes her husband, Bryan of Whitewater; mother, Kathy Wiebe of Whitewater; father, Larry Wiebe of Potwin; paternal grandmother, Delilah Wiebe of Newton; brother, Aaron Wiebe and his girlfriend, Krista Briar of Park City; parents-in-law, Wayne and Joan Steen of Florence, South Carolina; brother-in-law, Chris (Anna Marie) Wheeler of Kodiak, Alaska.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Abe and Wilma Wohlgemuth; paternal grandfather, Herbert Wiebe. April passed away of Covid pneumonia and into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 34 years old.

Her family will gather with friends on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. Her funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., both at Federated Church.

Memorial contributions in April’s name may be directed to Federated Church, 207 E. Central, Whitewater, Kansas 67154 or Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154, to help defray medical expenses. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of April at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure><h2>April Dawn (Wiebe) Wheeler</h2>April 30, 1986~December 31, 2020(age 34)April’s life began on April 30, 1986. She was welcomed by her parents, Larry and Kathy Wiebe, and her older brother, Aaron. She attended Awana and loved Bible memorization. At the age of four she asked Jesus into her heart. She graduated from Frederic Remington High, Class of 2004, and attended Butler Community College for 2 years. April was a member of the Federated Church and enjoyed crafting. She married Bryan Patrick Wheeler on July 4, 2013 in Whitewater.Her loving family includes her husband, Bryan of Whitewater; mother, Kathy Wiebe of Whitewater; father, Larry Wiebe of Potwin; paternal grandmother, Delilah Wiebe of Newton; brother, Aaron Wiebe and his girlfriend, Krista Briar of Park City; parents-in-law, Wayne and Joan Steen of Florence, South Carolina; brother-in-law, Chris (Anna Marie) Wheeler of Kodiak, Alaska.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Abe and Wilma Wohlgemuth; paternal grandfather, Herbert Wiebe. April passed away of Covid pneumonia and into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 34 years old.Her family will gather with friends on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. Her funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., both at Federated Church.Memorial contributions in April’s name may be directed to Federated Church, 207 E. Central, Whitewater, Kansas 67154 or Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154, to help defray medical expenses. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of April at www.ymzfh.com.

April Dawn (Wiebe) Wheeler

&nbsp; Francis Gilbert "Frank" Knerr, age 86, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home. He was born January 31, 1934 in a boxcar at Douglass, Kansas the son of Clarence and Sarah Lucille (Althouse) White. 

Later he and his 2 brothers were put in the Newton Children's Home. His brothers were adopted into the C.C. Rice family and Frank was adopted into the Clare and Anna Knerr family at Talmage, Kansas along with his sister Ilene (Knerr) Holt.

Following his graduation from Chapman High School Frank served his country in the United States Navy on a destroyer touring around the world for 9 years as a boiler man. He later worked for KP&amp;L (Riverside by Brown's Park) in Abilene and for Westar Energy in Tecumseh, Kansas. Following his retirement, Frank worked for Wal-Mart in Topeka as a maintenance person.

On December 29, 1955 Frank was united in marriage to JoDel (Houtz) at the Talmage United Methodist Church. They missed celebrating 65 years of marriage by two days.

Frank was a Boy Scout volunteer and coached boys baseball. 

He is survived by his loving wife JoDel of the home, sons Kenneth (Karen Alvarado) of Salina, Henry (Sharon) of Germantown, Tennessee, Delbert (Marilee) of Columbia, Missouri, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth Eugene and Paul Edward Rice, sister Ilene Holt, and his parents.

Funeral services for Frank will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Danner Funeral Home with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. His final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Organization of the Donor's Choice and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Francis Gilbert "Frank" Knerr, age 86, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home. He was born January 31, 1934 in a boxcar at Douglass, Kansas the son of Clarence and Sarah Lucille (Althouse) White. Later he and his 2 brothers were put in the Newton Children's Home. His brothers were adopted into the C.C. Rice family and Frank was adopted into the Clare and Anna Knerr family at Talmage, Kansas along with his sister Ilene (Knerr) Holt.Following his graduation from Chapman High School Frank served his country in the United States Navy on a destroyer touring around the world for 9 years as a boiler man. He later worked for KP&amp;L (Riverside by Brown's Park) in Abilene and for Westar Energy in Tecumseh, Kansas. Following his retirement, Frank worked for Wal-Mart in Topeka as a maintenance person. On December 29, 1955 Frank was united in marriage to JoDel (Houtz) at the Talmage United Methodist Church. They missed celebrating 65 years of marriage by two days. Frank was a Boy Scout volunteer and coached boys baseball. He is survived by his loving wife JoDel of the home, sons Kenneth (Karen Alvarado) of Salina, Henry (Sharon) of Germantown, Tennessee, Delbert (Marilee) of Columbia, Missouri, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth Eugene and Paul Edward Rice, sister Ilene Holt, and his parents. Funeral services for Frank will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Danner Funeral Home with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. His final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Organization of the Donor's Choice and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Francis Gilbert "Frank" Knerr

Michele Elliottpassed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was preceded in her death by her parents, Charles &amp; Norma Head, her mother Pearl Eaton, her brother Michael Sadler, and her niece Crystal.

Michele is survived by her husband, Dale Elliott and their children, Kim &amp; Clint Cogswell, Illinois, Terry &amp; Don Wanek, Nebraska, Michael &amp; Shannon Jones, Kansas, Orval Elliott Kansas, Ida &amp; Jeff Steelman, Missouri, Darci &amp; Loren Hill, Kansas, Deni &amp; Loran Osborne, Kansas, LaTisha &amp; John Wilson, Oklahoma, Jammie &amp; Ty Rothchild, Kansas, Randy &amp; Rachel Dyke, Ohio, Samantha &amp; Kyduc (Johnny) Loung, Kansas, and Shannon &amp; Josh Jack Kansas.

Michele left behind 48 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 1 great grandbaby on the way. Michele was also survived by her sisters PJ Stoneberger &amp; Karen Ricard, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and fur babies.

We want to thank the medical staff that helped with her care preceding her death. The family will be having a memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Faith Baptist Church, 1810 Archer St., Concordia, KS 66901.

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 </figure>Michele Elliottpassed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was preceded in her death by her parents, Charles &amp; Norma Head, her mother Pearl Eaton, her brother Michael Sadler, and her niece Crystal.Michele is survived by her husband, Dale Elliott and their children, Kim &amp; Clint Cogswell, Illinois, Terry &amp; Don Wanek, Nebraska, Michael &amp; Shannon Jones, Kansas, Orval Elliott Kansas, Ida &amp; Jeff Steelman, Missouri, Darci &amp; Loren Hill, Kansas, Deni &amp; Loran Osborne, Kansas, LaTisha &amp; John Wilson, Oklahoma, Jammie &amp; Ty Rothchild, Kansas, Randy &amp; Rachel Dyke, Ohio, Samantha &amp; Kyduc (Johnny) Loung, Kansas, and Shannon &amp; Josh Jack Kansas.Michele left behind 48 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 1 great grandbaby on the way. Michele was also survived by her sisters PJ Stoneberger &amp; Karen Ricard, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and fur babies.We want to thank the medical staff that helped with her care preceding her death. The family will be having a memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Faith Baptist Church, 1810 Archer St., Concordia, KS 66901.

Michele Elliott

Terri L. Cole, 62, of Salina, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born in Salina, to John and Kay Swisher on November 24, 1958.

She is survived by her mother Kay; children, Kira Wood, of Hutchinson, Kent Wood (Jaime), of Derby; granddaughter, Phoebe Gorgas; siblings, John Swisher (Teresa), of Assaria, Kim Lemon (Junior), and Sue Prater (Fred), all of Salina.

She is preceded in death by her late husband Shelbon Cole, and her father.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Terri L. Cole, 62, of Salina, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born in Salina, to John and Kay Swisher on November 24, 1958.She is survived by her mother Kay; children, Kira Wood, of Hutchinson, Kent Wood (Jaime), of Derby; granddaughter, Phoebe Gorgas; siblings, John Swisher (Teresa), of Assaria, Kim Lemon (Junior), and Sue Prater (Fred), all of Salina.She is preceded in death by her late husband Shelbon Cole, and her father.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Ryan Mortuary.

Terri L. Cole

Patrick C. Ziegler55, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Salina, November 18, 1965, to Clarence and Eileen Ziegler. Pat graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Kansas Wesleyan University. He worked at Menards in Salina.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Michael; sister, Carla. He is survived by his siblings, Randy (B. Eileen) Ziegler, of Russellville, AR, Marian McNally, of Salina, Rosalind (Rick) Lewis of Wamego, Cindy Ziegler, John Ziegler, all of Salina; sister in law, Pamela, of Hutchinson; girlfriend, Robin Jarrett, Parsons, and many nieces and nephews.

Pat loved KC Royals baseball and the KC Chiefs, live music of any kind, spending time outside, and a great steak. He was thoughtful, generous and kind, proud of his family and his hometown Salina. His favorite saying was "I gotta do everything!" And he would often outwork others around him. Pat had regained a new zest and appreciation for life after serious health problems earlier this year. He is very much loved and will be dearly missed.

Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Sacred Heart High School or Salina Friends of Shelter, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Patrick C. Ziegler55, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Salina, November 18, 1965, to Clarence and Eileen Ziegler. Pat graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Kansas Wesleyan University. He worked at Menards in Salina.He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Michael; sister, Carla. He is survived by his siblings, Randy (B. Eileen) Ziegler, of Russellville, AR, Marian McNally, of Salina, Rosalind (Rick) Lewis of Wamego, Cindy Ziegler, John Ziegler, all of Salina; sister in law, Pamela, of Hutchinson; girlfriend, Robin Jarrett, Parsons, and many nieces and nephews.Pat loved KC Royals baseball and the KC Chiefs, live music of any kind, spending time outside, and a great steak. He was thoughtful, generous and kind, proud of his family and his hometown Salina. His favorite saying was "I gotta do everything!" And he would often outwork others around him. Pat had regained a new zest and appreciation for life after serious health problems earlier this year. He is very much loved and will be dearly missed.Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Sacred Heart High School or Salina Friends of Shelter, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Patrick C. Ziegler

Maxine (Maag) Bowman, 94, died December 31, 2020 at Holiday Resort. Maxine was born October 12, 1926 in Mankato and was a resident of Salina for 51 years moving from Lebanon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Bowman; daughter, Karen Bracy; Grandson Bryant Sanchez; sister, Orena Spatz.

Survivors include her children, Ron Bowman of Salina, Judy Adam (Ed) of Tipton; 9 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren.

A private family service and burial will be held, January 9 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel. Due to COVID it will be private for family only.

Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. Ninth, Salina, 67401.

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 </figure>Maxine (Maag) Bowman, 94, died December 31, 2020 at Holiday Resort. Maxine was born October 12, 1926 in Mankato and was a resident of Salina for 51 years moving from Lebanon.She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Bowman; daughter, Karen Bracy; Grandson Bryant Sanchez; sister, Orena Spatz.Survivors include her children, Ron Bowman of Salina, Judy Adam (Ed) of Tipton; 9 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren.A private family service and burial will be held, January 9 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel. Due to COVID it will be private for family only.Memorials may be made toSacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. Ninth, Salina, 67401.

Opal Maxine Bowman (Maag)

Charlotte LaFaye Collins, 62, Ellsworth, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born July 3, 1958 to Bobby K. and Mildred LaFaye (Woods) Hudson.

Charlotte was a graduate of Minneapolis High School and she was working at Walmart in Salina at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors are her husband, Mike Bishop; sons, Sean (Stacey) Hoover, Michael Hoover, and Lance (Amy) Hoover; step-children, Becky Good and Ben Bishop; siblings, Cheryle (Dave) Hardesty, Johnny (Jen Fraser) Hudson, Sherrie (Bruce) Bertrand, and Charlene (Jay) Nielsen; 15 grandchildren; plus a host of nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held for family with burial in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 5 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Love, INC and be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Charlotte LaFaye Collins, 62, Ellsworth, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born July 3, 1958 to Bobby K. and Mildred LaFaye (Woods) Hudson.Charlotte was a graduate of Minneapolis High School and she was working at Walmart in Salina at the time of her death.She was preceded in death by her parents.Survivors are her husband, Mike Bishop; sons, Sean (Stacey) Hoover, Michael Hoover, and Lance (Amy) Hoover; step-children, Becky Good and Ben Bishop; siblings, Cheryle (Dave) Hardesty, Johnny (Jen Fraser) Hudson, Sherrie (Bruce) Bertrand, and Charlene (Jay) Nielsen; 15 grandchildren; plus a host of nieces and nephews.Private services will be held for family with burial in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 5 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Love, INC and be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Charlotte LaFaye Collins

Myrtle M. Wallace, 91, Minneapolis, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Beloit.&nbsp; She was born August 4, 1929 in Minneapolis to Albert and Melba (Johnson) Miller.

She was a 1947 graduate of Minneapolis High School. Myrt and Bobbie D. Wallace were married on October 12, 1948.&nbsp; He and Myrt played Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus for many years.

Myrt was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bobbie; and siblings, LeRoy, Keith, and Ruth.

Survivors are her daughter, Karla (Kelly) Ross; sister, Elaine Stewart; granddaughters, Kristina Davidson and Kayla (Don) Logan; and five great-grandchildren.

Private burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials may be made to Highland Cemetery and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Myrtle M. Wallace, 91, Minneapolis, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Beloit.&nbsp; She was born August 4, 1929 in Minneapolis to Albert and Melba (Johnson) Miller.She was a 1947 graduate of Minneapolis High School. Myrt and Bobbie D. Wallace were married on October 12, 1948.&nbsp; He and Myrt played Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus for many years.Myrt was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bobbie; and siblings, LeRoy, Keith, and Ruth.Survivors are her daughter, Karla (Kelly) Ross; sister, Elaine Stewart; granddaughters, Kristina Davidson and Kayla (Don) Logan; and five great-grandchildren.Private burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials may be made to Highland Cemetery and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Myrtle M. Wallace

CREMATION WAS CHOSEN AND GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE IN THE SPRING&nbsp;AT MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY, TOPEKA, KS.

MEMORIALS ARE SUGGESTED TO:&nbsp; &nbsp;KANSAS NATURE CONSERVATORY, 700 SW JACKSON, TOPEKA, KS 66603

Jo Ann (Johnson) Klemmer was born December 12, 1926 in Eugene, Oregon to Carl Leland “Turk” Johnson and Thyra Irene (Cunningham) Johnson and died in Belleville, KS on December 31, 2020 at the age of 94 years.

She moved to Belleville with her parents at the age of two.&nbsp;&nbsp; At the age of six, her mother died and she and her siblings were then raised by their grandparents, Perry C. and Lulu Cunningham, rural Belleville.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jo Ann attended country school and graduated from Belleville High School in 1943.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She spent her adult life living in Topeka, KS, until November of 2019, when she moved back to Scandia to be close to family.

Jo Ann received her bachelor’s degree in English from Washburn University, with graduate studies at Chicago University, and a Master’s Degree from Kansas University in 1963.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She worked as a secretary at Menninger’s Hospital, taught English at the University of Kansas, Topeka High School, and Washburn University, published several collections of her poems, and enjoyed playing semi-pro golf.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed her guitar and singing, and challenging anyone to a good game of Scrabble.

She married Dr. Herbert Klemmer in 1963 and he died January 15, 2000.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Jo Ann was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Joyce Larson, a brother, Perry Johnson, and her step-mother Katherine Barber.

Jo Ann is survived by a sister, Doris Salley of Ocean Park, Washington;&nbsp; step daughter, Barbara (Richard) Dong of Gualala, California;&nbsp; step grandchildren, Kara(Michael) Crawford of Washington, NC , Christopher (Patricia) Sugano of Naperville, Illinois and Jennifer (Sam) Gray of Gualala, California; 6 step great grandchildren; nieces, Marilyn Dunstan of Scandia and Lou Anne Snavely of Minneapolis, Kansas, Carol Smith of Vancouver, Washington, Steven Ackley of Pasco, Washington, and Bryan Ackley of Seattle, Washington; and great nieces and nephews.

Cremation was selected and graveside memorial services and inurnment will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas at a later date in the spring.

Memorials are suggested in Jo Ann’s memory to Kansas Nature Conservancy, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS &nbsp;66603

Online condolences at: www.bacheor-surber.com

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th ST, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements

CREMATION WAS CHOSEN AND GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE IN THE SPRING&nbsp;AT MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY, TOPEKA, KS.MEMORIALS ARE SUGGESTED TO:&nbsp; &nbsp;KANSAS NATURE CONSERVATORY, 700 SW JACKSON, TOPEKA, KS 66603Jo Ann (Johnson) Klemmer was born December 12, 1926 in Eugene, Oregon to Carl Leland “Turk” Johnson and Thyra Irene (Cunningham) Johnson and died in Belleville, KS on December 31, 2020 at the age of 94 years.She moved to Belleville with her parents at the age of two.&nbsp;&nbsp; At the age of six, her mother died and she and her siblings were then raised by their grandparents, Perry C. and Lulu Cunningham, rural Belleville.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jo Ann attended country school and graduated from Belleville High School in 1943.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She spent her adult life living in Topeka, KS, until November of 2019, when she moved back to Scandia to be close to family.Jo Ann received her bachelor’s degree in English from Washburn University, with graduate studies at Chicago University, and a Master’s Degree from Kansas University in 1963.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She worked as a secretary at Menninger’s Hospital, taught English at the University of Kansas, Topeka High School, and Washburn University, published several collections of her poems, and enjoyed playing semi-pro golf.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed her guitar and singing, and challenging anyone to a good game of Scrabble.She married Dr. Herbert Klemmer in 1963 and he died January 15, 2000.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Jo Ann was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Joyce Larson, a brother, Perry Johnson, and her step-mother Katherine Barber.Jo Ann is survived by a sister, Doris Salley of Ocean Park, Washington;&nbsp; step daughter, Barbara (Richard) Dong of Gualala, California;&nbsp; step grandchildren, Kara(Michael) Crawford of Washington, NC , Christopher (Patricia) Sugano of Naperville, Illinois and Jennifer (Sam) Gray of Gualala, California; 6 step great grandchildren; nieces, Marilyn Dunstan of Scandia and Lou Anne Snavely of Minneapolis, Kansas, Carol Smith of Vancouver, Washington, Steven Ackley of Pasco, Washington, and Bryan Ackley of Seattle, Washington; and great nieces and nephews.Cremation was selected and graveside memorial services and inurnment will be held at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas at a later date in the spring.Memorials are suggested in Jo Ann’s memory to Kansas Nature Conservancy, 700 SW Jackson, Topeka, KS &nbsp;66603Online condolences at: www.bacheor-surber.comBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th ST, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements

Jo Ann (Johnson) Klemmer

Guy L. Cash, 64 years of age, of Mankato passed away day, Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on February 24, 1956 in Salina, Kansas to Carol and Helen (Johnson) Cash.

He was a graduate of Salina Central High School.&nbsp;

He enlisted and served in the US Air Force Veteran, Airman First Class, from March 17, 1975 – January 6, 1977and he was honorably discharged.

He was a Truck Driver for many years and later worked for Jason Wagner at Wagner Farms, LLC until his retirement.

Guy is survived his brother, Myron Cash (Teri), Salina, KS; sister, Penney MacPherson, Brookville, KS; 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Randy.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date and time, due to the Covid-19 Virus.

Arrangements are with Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.melbymortuary.com.

Guy L. Cash, 64 years of age, of Mankato passed away day, Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on February 24, 1956 in Salina, Kansas to Carol and Helen (Johnson) Cash.He was a graduate of Salina Central High School.&nbsp;He enlisted and served in the US Air Force Veteran, Airman First Class, from March 17, 1975 – January 6, 1977and he was honorably discharged.He was a Truck Driver for many years and later worked for Jason Wagner at Wagner Farms, LLC until his retirement.He enjoyed fishing.Guy is survived his brother, Myron Cash (Teri), Salina, KS; sister, Penney MacPherson, Brookville, KS; 3 nieces and 2 nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Randy.Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date and time, due to the Covid-19 Virus.Arrangements are with Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.melbymortuary.com.

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