Durham - Edward Flaming, 78, died October 16, 2020 in Durham. He was born July 28, 1942 in Goessel to Samuel and Agnes (Hiebert) Flaming. 

He married Shirley Reimer July 28, 1961 at Alexanderwohl Church rural Goessel. 

Survivors include: wife, Shirley Flaming of Durham; son, Steven (LaDonna) Flaming of Durham; daughters, Lynn (Julian) Curiel of Newton, Kimberly Zeller of Hillsboro, Krista Buller of Lawrence; brothers, Ray (Mary) Flaming, Orville (Johanna) Flaming; sister, Rose (Ernie) Voth; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

Predeceased by: brothers, Roy and Jim; sisters, Mary Ann Jantzen, Elsie Schmidt. 

Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorials to First Baptist Church of Durham or the Hillsboro Senior Center in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Durham - Edward Flaming, 78, died October 16, 2020 in Durham. He was born July 28, 1942 in Goessel to Samuel and Agnes (Hiebert) Flaming. He married Shirley Reimer July 28, 1961 at Alexanderwohl Church rural Goessel. Survivors include: wife, Shirley Flaming of Durham; son, Steven (LaDonna) Flaming of Durham; daughters, Lynn (Julian) Curiel of Newton, Kimberly Zeller of Hillsboro, Krista Buller of Lawrence; brothers, Ray (Mary) Flaming, Orville (Johanna) Flaming; sister, Rose (Ernie) Voth; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: brothers, Roy and Jim; sisters, Mary Ann Jantzen, Elsie Schmidt. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorials to First Baptist Church of Durham or the Hillsboro Senior Center in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Edward Flaming

On Monday, October 12, 2020, Robert Shawn Newell, loving husband and father of four children, left his earthly life at the age of 59.

Shawn was born on December 2, 1960 in Beloit, KS to Bob and Bonnie (Timbers) Newell. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1979, and received his animal science degree from Kansas State University in 1983. On August 7, 1983, he married the love of his life, Susan Kadel. They were married for 38 years, and raised two sons, Nick and Kale, and two daughters, Casey and Abby.

Shawn worked with his father, Bob at Newell Implement in Mankato. After the business closed, he was employed by Carrico Implement in Beloit. For over 20 years, Shawn worked in finance at the Central National Bank in which he served as the president of the Mankato Branch and Regional Lending Manager. He also served on the Jewell County Hospital Board and was a member of the Midway Co-op Boards.

Shawn had a passion for farming. He was a second generation farmer who worked tirelessly day and night. Shawn valued problem-solving and thinking of ways to improve the land each year. Farming allowed him to provide for his family whom he loved dearly.

Shawn was preceded in death by his father, Bob Newell, father-in-law Eldon Kadel and sister-in-law Patricia Smith.

He is survived by his wife Susan, his four children: Casey Eldringhoff (Dave) of San Marino, CA, Nick Newell and his significant other (Mallory Mahoney) of Kansas City, Abby Edward (Branden) of Kansas City and Kale Newell (Whitney) of Mankato. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren: Charlotte and Jack Eldringhoff, Nauz and Ezree Newell, and Amelia Edward; his mother, Bonnie Newell of Mankato; sisters Andra Hancock (Rodney) of Salina; Lynn Shamburg (Terry) of Beloit, and Teri File of Salina; and his best friend and brother, Lance Newell of Wichita. Extended family includes Arlene Kadel, Mike Kadel (Mary), Kelly Kadel, Sharon Eck (Doug) and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Mankato, KS at 11 AM with Pastor Jim Rice officiating. Memorials may be made to the Shawn Newell Memorial Fund to be determined by the family at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.melbymortuary.com.

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 </figure>On Monday, October 12, 2020, Robert Shawn Newell, loving husband and father of four children, left his earthly life at the age of 59.Shawn was born on December 2, 1960 in Beloit, KS to Bob and Bonnie (Timbers) Newell. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1979, and received his animal science degree from Kansas State University in 1983. On August 7, 1983, he married the love of his life, Susan Kadel. They were married for 38 years, and raised two sons, Nick and Kale, and two daughters, Casey and Abby.Shawn worked with his father, Bob at Newell Implement in Mankato. After the business closed, he was employed by Carrico Implement in Beloit. For over 20 years, Shawn worked in finance at the Central National Bank in which he served as the president of the Mankato Branch and Regional Lending Manager. He also served on the Jewell County Hospital Board and was a member of the Midway Co-op Boards.Shawn had a passion for farming. He was a second generation farmer who worked tirelessly day and night. Shawn valued problem-solving and thinking of ways to improve the land each year. Farming allowed him to provide for his family whom he loved dearly.Shawn was preceded in death by his father, Bob Newell, father-in-law Eldon Kadel and sister-in-law Patricia Smith.He is survived by his wife Susan, his four children: Casey Eldringhoff (Dave) of San Marino, CA, Nick Newell and his significant other (Mallory Mahoney) of Kansas City, Abby Edward (Branden) of Kansas City and Kale Newell (Whitney) of Mankato. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren: Charlotte and Jack Eldringhoff, Nauz and Ezree Newell, and Amelia Edward; his mother, Bonnie Newell of Mankato; sisters Andra Hancock (Rodney) of Salina; Lynn Shamburg (Terry) of Beloit, and Teri File of Salina; and his best friend and brother, Lance Newell of Wichita. Extended family includes Arlene Kadel, Mike Kadel (Mary), Kelly Kadel, Sharon Eck (Doug) and many nieces and nephews.A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Mankato, KS at 11 AM with Pastor Jim Rice officiating. Memorials may be made to the Shawn Newell Memorial Fund to be determined by the family at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.melbymortuary.com.

Robert Shawn Newell

Sandra Kay Rathke, 47, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away October 12, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital.

She was born April 26, 1973 to Carlyle and Cheryl (Krysl) Crawford in Galveston, Texas. She married Scott Rathke in 2015 at Olpe, KS.&nbsp; Sandie attended Flint Hill’s Apostolic Church and was the Bakery Manager for Ray’s Apple Market.&nbsp; She loved cooking, baking, fishing and motor cycle riding. Sandie was a people person and loved by all.

She was preceded in death by her step-brother Curtis Stubbs, step-daughter Kayla Rathke and grandson Charles.

Sandie is survived by her husband Scott; mother and step-father Cheryl and Harold Stubbs, of Madison; father Carlyle, of Ogallala, NE; daughters&nbsp;&nbsp;Aletha Gilchrist and Shannon; son Arron Crawford; brothers Jason (Lynn) and David Crawford (Rebecca); step-sister Chrystal Stubbs Makey;&nbsp;step-sons Aaron, Jacob and Cody Rathke; and grandchildren Damon, Faith, River, Isabelle, Shalynn, Travis and Ayden.

A memorial service will be held at Flint Hill’s Apostolic Church on Saturday, November 7th at 2:00pm. Masks are required.

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 </figure>Sandra Kay Rathke, 47, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away October 12, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital.She was born April 26, 1973 to Carlyle and Cheryl (Krysl) Crawford in Galveston, Texas. She married Scott Rathke in 2015 at Olpe, KS.&nbsp; Sandie attended Flint Hill’s Apostolic Church and was the Bakery Manager for Ray’s Apple Market.&nbsp; She loved cooking, baking, fishing and motor cycle riding. Sandie was a people person and loved by all.She was preceded in death by her step-brother Curtis Stubbs, step-daughter Kayla Rathke and grandson Charles.Sandie is survived by her husband Scott; mother and step-father Cheryl and Harold Stubbs, of Madison; father Carlyle, of Ogallala, NE; daughters&nbsp;&nbsp;Aletha Gilchrist and Shannon; son Arron Crawford; brothers Jason (Lynn) and David Crawford (Rebecca); step-sister Chrystal Stubbs Makey;&nbsp;step-sons Aaron, Jacob and Cody Rathke; and grandchildren Damon, Faith, River, Isabelle, Shalynn, Travis and Ayden.A memorial service will be held at Flint Hill’s Apostolic Church on Saturday, November 7th at 2:00pm. Masks are required.

Sandra Kay Rathke

&nbsp; Funeral services for Deborah A. “Debbie” Crable, age 69, of Abilene will be 11:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Farmington-Pioneer Cemetery with Mr. Quentin Cole officiating. Mrs. Crable passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born September 21, 1951 in Marysville, Missouri the daughter of Charles and Maxine (Tompkins) Sexson. On April 13, 1974 Debbie was united in marriage to James “Jim” Crable in Kansas City, Kansas. She worked in the Alco-Duckwall office doing data entry and later was an assistant toy buyer before retiring in 2013. Debbie loved fishing but greatest joy was her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survives be her loving husband Jim of the home, daughters Jeri and her husband Kristopher Sager of Salina, Shelly Cole of Abilene, sons Brett Selle and his wife Cassie of Winfield, Walter Crable and his wife Christa of Abilene, brothers Fred Sexson of Wichita, Lavelle of Louisiana, sister June Price of Great Bend, ten grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Kevin Sexson, grandson Trenton James, and her parents. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association 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; Funeral services for Deborah A. “Debbie” Crable, age 69, of Abilene will be 11:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Farmington-Pioneer Cemetery with Mr. Quentin Cole officiating. Mrs. Crable passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born September 21, 1951 in Marysville, Missouri the daughter of Charles and Maxine (Tompkins) Sexson. On April 13, 1974 Debbie was united in marriage to James “Jim” Crable in Kansas City, Kansas. She worked in the Alco-Duckwall office doing data entry and later was an assistant toy buyer before retiring in 2013. Debbie loved fishing but greatest joy was her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survives be her loving husband Jim of the home, daughters Jeri and her husband Kristopher Sager of Salina, Shelly Cole of Abilene, sons Brett Selle and his wife Cassie of Winfield, Walter Crable and his wife Christa of Abilene, brothers Fred Sexson of Wichita, Lavelle of Louisiana, sister June Price of Great Bend, ten grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Kevin Sexson, grandson Trenton James, and her parents. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Deborah A "Debbie" Crable (Sexson)

Joan died peacefully in her sleep of complications associated with a stroke 14 Oct 2020. She was born in County Kerry, Ireland, daughter of Jeremiah and Deborah Roche, raised in Ireland as one of eleven children, until she moved to England in 1949 where she met and married her husband, William E Rager on 22 Jan 1953. 

Moved to Abilene, KS in 1955 and raised three sons, Bill, Mike, and Randy. Moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2005. 

Preceded in death by her husband killed in action in Vietnam, 10 Mar 1967, 7 sisters Nora, Debbie, Bridie, Madgie, Eileen, Kathleen, Maureen, 3 brothers Mike, Jerry, Tom, and Don Maring a very close friend of Abilene. 

Survivors include Bill Rager of Albuquerque, NM, Mike Rager of Albuquerque, NM, Randy Rager of Norwood, MN, eight grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Billie Jo, Tracy, Mike, Karl, Stacia, Steph, and eight great grandchildren, Sasha, Ginger, Katrina, Cara, William, Bryton, Kayden, and Broc. 

Graveside service at Abilene Cemetery, Friday 23 October, 11am. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net

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 </figure><h2>Joan P Rager</h2>Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 Joan died peacefully in her sleep of complications associated with a stroke 14 Oct 2020. She was born in County Kerry, Ireland, daughter of Jeremiah and Deborah Roche, raised in Ireland as one of eleven children, until she moved to England in 1949 where she met and married her husband, William E Rager on 22 Jan 1953. Moved to Abilene, KS in 1955 and raised three sons, Bill, Mike, and Randy. Moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2005. Preceded in death by her husband killed in action in Vietnam, 10 Mar 1967, 7 sisters Nora, Debbie, Bridie, Madgie, Eileen, Kathleen, Maureen, 3 brothers Mike, Jerry, Tom, and Don Maring a very close friend of Abilene. Survivors include Bill Rager of Albuquerque, NM, Mike Rager of Albuquerque, NM, Randy Rager of Norwood, MN, eight grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Billie Jo, Tracy, Mike, Karl, Stacia, Steph, and eight great grandchildren, Sasha, Ginger, Katrina, Cara, William, Bryton, Kayden, and Broc. Graveside service at Abilene Cemetery, Friday 23 October, 11am. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net

Joan P Rager

Barbara (Schroeder) Johnsonpassed away peacefully on April 11, 2020, at the age of 92 while residing at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS.

Barb was born March 3, 1928, at the home of her maternal grandmother in Trumbull, NE. She was the daughter of Kenneth Black and Doris Perry Black. Her early years were spent in the Trumbull area. The family later moved to Caldwell, ID. She attended school in Caldwell and received an associate degree in education.

In June of 1948, Barb married Dr. Stanley Schroeder, a young veterinarian. They resided in Imperial, NE for many years. They had 4 daughters and one young son (Scott) who died at the age of 2.

Following her divorce from Stan, Barb went back to college at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After several years of hard work and diligence completed her degree in elementary education. She worked during the school year in Imperial as an educational assistant. Upon graduation, she took a teaching job in Superior, NE at the local elementary school. She married Vernon Johnson in January of 1984, and they spent many happy years together.

Next to family, she loved spending time with friends. In Imperial, she was in Sewing Club, which was a group of moms who met regularly to support each other and have fun. Barb loved it when friends would drop by for a cup of coffee and a chat. During her daughters' younger years, she patiently helped with many 4-H projects, club meetings and county fair exhibits. She was also very supportive of her daughters' friends always finding a way to make a meal stretch to feed as many as needed and making sure there were plenty of ingredients for making cookies. In Superior, she and Vernon enjoyed playing golf, frequent trips to Lindsborg, KS, gardening and Bird Watchers' Club. They were active members of the Presbyterian Church.

Barb had a huge passion for music. She sang in church choirs in Imperial and Superior, directed Junior Choir and entertained at various venues with the Farmerettes singing group in Superior. She was also a founding member of POM POMS (Promoters of Music) and made sure her daughters learned to enjoy and appreciate music. Whenever she heard music, she would sing along - always choosing to sing harmony. Her very last breath came while listening to "Amazing Grace."

Survivors include her 4 daughters, Sue Ann Lang (Terry) of Sioux Falls, SD, Mary Siegler (Nelson) of Boulder, CO, Kameha Schwan (Kutarr) of Watsonville, CA and Linda Rohrer (Ben) of Salina, KS. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Heather Lang of Bloomington, MN, Sera Jordan of Denver, CO, Gretchen Lang, Robin Lang and Betsy Lang of Sioux Falls, SD, Tanner Rohrer (Sierra) of Lawrence, KS and Madeline Rohrer (fiance Bryce) of Kansas City, KS; and 2 great grandchildren, Tyson and Eleanor Jacobsen of Bloomington, MN.

Memorial services will take place at a later date in both Imperial and Superior, NE. Announcements will be made in local newspapers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be given in Barbara's name to either the Imperial Community Foundation or The Alzheimer's Association. Please send checks to Mary Siegler, 1355-D Bear Mountain Drive, Boulder, CO, 80305.

Barb had such a full life, and she will remain forever in our memories and our hearts.

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 </figure>Barbara (Schroeder) Johnsonpassed away peacefully on April 11, 2020, at the age of 92 while residing at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS.Barb was born March 3, 1928, at the home of her maternal grandmother in Trumbull, NE. She was the daughter of Kenneth Black and Doris Perry Black. Her early years were spent in the Trumbull area. The family later moved to Caldwell, ID. She attended school in Caldwell and received an associate degree in education.In June of 1948, Barb married Dr. Stanley Schroeder, a young veterinarian. They resided in Imperial, NE for many years. They had 4 daughters and one young son (Scott) who died at the age of 2.Following her divorce from Stan, Barb went back to college at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After several years of hard work and diligence completed her degree in elementary education. She worked during the school year in Imperial as an educational assistant. Upon graduation, she took a teaching job in Superior, NE at the local elementary school. She married Vernon Johnson in January of 1984, and they spent many happy years together.Next to family, she loved spending time with friends. In Imperial, she was in Sewing Club, which was a group of moms who met regularly to support each other and have fun. Barb loved it when friends would drop by for a cup of coffee and a chat. During her daughters' younger years, she patiently helped with many 4-H projects, club meetings and county fair exhibits. She was also very supportive of her daughters' friends always finding a way to make a meal stretch to feed as many as needed and making sure there were plenty of ingredients for making cookies. In Superior, she and Vernon enjoyed playing golf, frequent trips to Lindsborg, KS, gardening and Bird Watchers' Club. They were active members of the Presbyterian Church.Barb had a huge passion for music. She sang in church choirs in Imperial and Superior, directed Junior Choir and entertained at various venues with the Farmerettes singing group in Superior. She was also a founding member of POM POMS (Promoters of Music) and made sure her daughters learned to enjoy and appreciate music. Whenever she heard music, she would sing along - always choosing to sing harmony. Her very last breath came while listening to "Amazing Grace."Survivors include her 4 daughters, Sue Ann Lang (Terry) of Sioux Falls, SD, Mary Siegler (Nelson) of Boulder, CO, Kameha Schwan (Kutarr) of Watsonville, CA and Linda Rohrer (Ben) of Salina, KS. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Heather Lang of Bloomington, MN, Sera Jordan of Denver, CO, Gretchen Lang, Robin Lang and Betsy Lang of Sioux Falls, SD, Tanner Rohrer (Sierra) of Lawrence, KS and Madeline Rohrer (fiance Bryce) of Kansas City, KS; and 2 great grandchildren, Tyson and Eleanor Jacobsen of Bloomington, MN.Memorial services will take place at a later date in both Imperial and Superior, NE. Announcements will be made in local newspapers.In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be given in Barbara's name to either the Imperial Community Foundation or The Alzheimer's Association. Please send checks to Mary Siegler, 1355-D Bear Mountain Drive, Boulder, CO, 80305.Barb had such a full life, and she will remain forever in our memories and our hearts.

Barbara (Schroeder) Johnson

Bill Klug, 75, of Solomon, passed away at his home, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was born November 14, 1944, to Harold and Berdena (Fawkes) Klug in Casper, Wyoming.

Bill retired from KPL/Westar after 36 years as an Electric Substation Foreman. After retirement he began his own business, ProLawn Care, providing landscaping services and snow removal at Fort Riley. He loved baseball and was the pitching coach for American Legion Baseball (1990 - 1992), Salina South High School (1991 - 1994), Kansas Wesleyan University (1995 - 2005), Junior Legion Baseball (1997), and honorary pitching coach for Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minnesota.

Bill is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ann; children, Greg Klug (Sheri), Denet Smith, Amber Atchison (Chance), Tyler Klug; Ann's children, Sara Rempel (Robert), and Christopher Osborne; siblings, Diane Hill, Pam Thomason (Jim), Herb Klug (Robin), Suzanne Scheuch (Richard), Mark Klug; 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, at Emmanuel Foursquare Christian Church, 1325 E. Cloud, Salina.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene, KS 67410 or to Emmanuel Foursquare Christian Church.

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 </figure>Bill Klug, 75, of Solomon, passed away at his home, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. He was born November 14, 1944, to Harold and Berdena (Fawkes) Klug in Casper, Wyoming.Bill retired from KPL/Westar after 36 years as an Electric Substation Foreman. After retirement he began his own business, ProLawn Care, providing landscaping services and snow removal at Fort Riley. He loved baseball and was the pitching coach for American Legion Baseball (1990 - 1992), Salina South High School (1991 - 1994), Kansas Wesleyan University (1995 - 2005), Junior Legion Baseball (1997), and honorary pitching coach for Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minnesota.Bill is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ann; children, Greg Klug (Sheri), Denet Smith, Amber Atchison (Chance), Tyler Klug; Ann's children, Sara Rempel (Robert), and Christopher Osborne; siblings, Diane Hill, Pam Thomason (Jim), Herb Klug (Robin), Suzanne Scheuch (Richard), Mark Klug; 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, at Emmanuel Foursquare Christian Church, 1325 E. Cloud, Salina.Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County, 1111 N. Brady, Abilene, KS 67410 or to Emmanuel Foursquare Christian Church.

Bill Klug

Donald Leroy Burgess, 72, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born May 25, 1948 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He worked for CertainTeed as machine operator for 13 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Burgess; brother, Larry Burgess.

Survivors include his mother, Annabelle (Hoops) Burgess; wife, Sherry (Gibbs) Burgess of the home; children, Alicia (Christopher) Deaton of Smithville, Missouri, Pepper (Brett) Bones of Princeton, Kansas, Dana Livingston of Beverly, Kansas, Bronson Peterson of Kansas City, Kansas; sisters, Carol Brown of Simpsonville, South Carolina , Doris Chestnut of Phoenix, Arizona; brothers, Eddie Burgess of Ottowa, Kansas, Steve Burgess; 7 grandchildren; &nbsp;

Memorial services will be at a later date.

The Family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Donald Leroy Burgess, 72, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born May 25, 1948 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.He worked for CertainTeed as machine operator for 13 years.He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Burgess; brother, Larry Burgess.Survivors include his mother, Annabelle (Hoops) Burgess; wife, Sherry (Gibbs) Burgess of the home; children, Alicia (Christopher) Deaton of Smithville, Missouri, Pepper (Brett) Bones of Princeton, Kansas, Dana Livingston of Beverly, Kansas, Bronson Peterson of Kansas City, Kansas; sisters, Carol Brown of Simpsonville, South Carolina , Doris Chestnut of Phoenix, Arizona; brothers, Eddie Burgess of Ottowa, Kansas, Steve Burgess; 7 grandchildren; &nbsp;6 great grandchildren.Memorial services will be at a later date.Memorials may be made toThe Family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

Donald Leroy Burgess

Thomas V. Thanscheidt, 80, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born October 4, 1940 in Mooreland, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William August “Auggie” and Mary Catherine (Moody) Thanscheidt; brothers, Harold “Okie” Thanscheidt, Roy Thanscheidt.

Survivors include his loving wife of 30 plus years, Anita (Scadden) Thanscheidt; children, Jeffery, William, Patrick, Carroll; grandchildren, Savannah, Thomas, Christopher, Dallas, Carroll.

The family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

Thomas V. Thanscheidt, 80, of Salina, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born October 4, 1940 in Mooreland, OK.He was preceded in death by his parents, William August “Auggie” and Mary Catherine (Moody) Thanscheidt; brothers, Harold “Okie” Thanscheidt, Roy Thanscheidt.Survivors include his loving wife of 30 plus years, Anita (Scadden) Thanscheidt; children, Jeffery, William, Patrick, Carroll; grandchildren, Savannah, Thomas, Christopher, Dallas, Carroll.Memorials may be made toThe family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

Thomas V. Thanscheidt

Gwen L. Mutschler, 79, Delphos, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Minneapolis.&nbsp; She was born November 4, 1940 in Ellsworth to Lonnie and Irlene (Gross) Hurst.

She was a longtime chiropractic assistant to Dr. Brett Pennington in Salina.

Survivors are her husband, Paul; children Jeanne Dannebohm, Edward Lantz, and Kathy Zelenka; step-children, Luke Mutschler, Elisha Hampton, and Molly Carter; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 24 at Words of Light Fellowship Church, Delphos. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Words of Light Fellowship Church or Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Gwen L. Mutschler, 79, Delphos, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Minneapolis.&nbsp; She was born November 4, 1940 in Ellsworth to Lonnie and Irlene (Gross) Hurst.She was a longtime chiropractic assistant to Dr. Brett Pennington in Salina.Survivors are her husband, Paul; children Jeanne Dannebohm, Edward Lantz, and Kathy Zelenka; step-children, Luke Mutschler, Elisha Hampton, and Molly Carter; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 24 at Words of Light Fellowship Church, Delphos. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Words of Light Fellowship Church or Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Gwen L. Mutschler

Joseph LeRoy “Joe” Klaus, 86, Hays, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at HaysMed.

He was born April 14, 1934, in rural 
Ellis County, the son of Alex W. and Adeline (Leiker) Klaus.&nbsp; He was a 
graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy in the class of 1951.&nbsp; From 1953
 until 1955, he served in the United States Army in Korea.&nbsp; On May 28, 
1960, he was united in marriage to Janet Urban at Immaculate Heart of 
Mary Catholic Church in Hays, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage.&nbsp;


 Joe was a systems technician for Southwestern Bell for 32 years, 
retired from AT&amp;T in 1987, and owned and operated Joe’s Telephone 
Service for 15 years.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council 
#6984, Hays VFW Post #9076 where he was past Post Commander, and a 
longtime member of the VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp; He enjoyed his bowling league, 
tending to his yard and garden, watching western movies, his coffee 
group, and volunteering at the VFW.&nbsp; Most of all, he was a proud grandpa
 who loved his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Janet, of 
the home in Hays, two sons: Bill Klaus and wife Brenda and Bob Klaus and
 wife Tammy, all of Hays, three daughters: Karen Cederberg and husband 
Jim of Centennial, CO, Sharon Basinger of Centennial, CO, and Debbie 
Nunnelee and husband Cal of Highlands Ranch, CO, two sisters: Lillian 
Schlyer of Hays and Violet Mermis of Salina, 18 grandchildren, and 10 
great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his father and mother-in-law: Ed and Ella Urban, a daughter: 
Mary Grizzle, a granddaughter: Samantha Mader, a brother: Walter Klaus, 
and two sisters: Ruby Binder and Velma Pfannenstiel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military
 honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph
 Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and 
from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 pm, a vigil 
service will be at 6:30 pm, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary, 
all on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the 
Diocese of Salina Retired Priest Fund or to Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Joe may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Joseph LeRoy “Joe” Klaus, 86, Hays, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at HaysMed.He was born April 14, 1934, in rural 
Ellis County, the son of Alex W. and Adeline (Leiker) Klaus.&nbsp; He was a 
graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy in the class of 1951.&nbsp; From 1953
 until 1955, he served in the United States Army in Korea.&nbsp; On May 28, 
1960, he was united in marriage to Janet Urban at Immaculate Heart of 
Mary Catholic Church in Hays, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage.&nbsp;
 Joe was a systems technician for Southwestern Bell for 32 years, 
retired from AT&amp;T in 1987, and owned and operated Joe’s Telephone 
Service for 15 years.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council 
#6984, Hays VFW Post #9076 where he was past Post Commander, and a 
longtime member of the VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp; He enjoyed his bowling league, 
tending to his yard and garden, watching western movies, his coffee 
group, and volunteering at the VFW.&nbsp; Most of all, he was a proud grandpa
 who loved his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife Janet, of 
the home in Hays, two sons: Bill Klaus and wife Brenda and Bob Klaus and
 wife Tammy, all of Hays, three daughters: Karen Cederberg and husband 
Jim of Centennial, CO, Sharon Basinger of Centennial, CO, and Debbie 
Nunnelee and husband Cal of Highlands Ranch, CO, two sisters: Lillian 
Schlyer of Hays and Violet Mermis of Salina, 18 grandchildren, and 10 
great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his father and mother-in-law: Ed and Ella Urban, a daughter: 
Mary Grizzle, a granddaughter: Samantha Mader, a brother: Walter Klaus, 
and two sisters: Ruby Binder and Velma Pfannenstiel.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military
 honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph
 Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and 
from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 pm, a vigil 
service will be at 6:30 pm, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary, 
all on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the 
Diocese of Salina Retired Priest Fund or to Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Joe may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joseph LeRoy 'Joe' Klaus

Kenneth Johnson, of rural Delavan, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 8th.&nbsp; He was 98 years old.

Kenneth was born on March 8, 1922, to Ralph and Minerva (Jost) Johnson in Herington, KS. He attended Diamond Valley Rural High School in Burdick, KS.&nbsp; Through 4-H, he met his future wife, Rita Loomis and they were married at her family home at Helmick, KS on March 10, 1943.

Kenneth served in World War 11 and was a pilot in the United States Army Air Force.&nbsp; After the war, he returned to farming in the Delavan area and worked at Beech Aircraft, which was located at the army airfield. When Beech closed the facility, he moved to Wichita and worked for Beech, Boeing and Cessna, where he retired and returned to Delavan to continue farming.

He was a member of Church of Christ Christian, which is now Council Grove Christian Church, where he taught Sunday school and served as a deacon and an elder.&nbsp; Kenneth loved to visit and his infectious smile and wit will be missed by all.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and wife Rita.&nbsp; He is survived by his five children; Carole Cole, Phoenix, AZ, Cheryl Staats and husband Alan, Eagle Rock, MO, Jackie Staats and husband Don, Thornton, Co, Jim Johnson and wife Melaney, Delavan, and Donna Johnson, Greely, CO; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister Donna Schaid, Independence, KS.

There will be no services.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Council Grove Christian Church, sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Kenneth Johnson, of rural Delavan, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 8th.&nbsp; He was 98 years old.Kenneth was born on March 8, 1922, to Ralph and Minerva (Jost) Johnson in Herington, KS. He attended Diamond Valley Rural High School in Burdick, KS.&nbsp; Through 4-H, he met his future wife, Rita Loomis and they were married at her family home at Helmick, KS on March 10, 1943.Kenneth served in World War 11 and was a pilot in the United States Army Air Force.&nbsp; After the war, he returned to farming in the Delavan area and worked at Beech Aircraft, which was located at the army airfield. When Beech closed the facility, he moved to Wichita and worked for Beech, Boeing and Cessna, where he retired and returned to Delavan to continue farming.He was a member of Church of Christ Christian, which is now Council Grove Christian Church, where he taught Sunday school and served as a deacon and an elder.&nbsp; Kenneth loved to visit and his infectious smile and wit will be missed by all.Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and wife Rita.&nbsp; He is survived by his five children; Carole Cole, Phoenix, AZ, Cheryl Staats and husband Alan, Eagle Rock, MO, Jackie Staats and husband Don, Thornton, Co, Jim Johnson and wife Melaney, Delavan, and Donna Johnson, Greely, CO; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister Donna Schaid, Independence, KS.There will be no services.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Council Grove Christian Church, sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Kenneth Johnson

Jeanie Sue Scott, 65, of Marquette passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at home in Marquette.  Jeanie was born August 15, 1955 in Goessel, KS to the late Eugene and Phyllis Jean (Decker) Ratzloff.  

She is survived by her son: Steven Scott (Teresa) of CA;  brothers: Don Ratzloff of Canton, KS, and James Ratzloff;  as well as one grandchild

Jeanie is preceded in death by her parents and brother: James Ratzloff.

Cremation has been chosen.  Memorial services are not planned at this time.

Jeanie Sue Scott, 65, of Marquette passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at home in Marquette. Jeanie was born August 15, 1955 in Goessel, KS to the late Eugene and Phyllis Jean (Decker) Ratzloff. She is survived by her son: Steven Scott (Teresa) of CA; brothers: Don Ratzloff of Canton, KS, and James Ratzloff; as well as one grandchildJeanie is preceded in death by her parents and brother: James Ratzloff.Cremation has been chosen. Memorial services are not planned at this time.

Jeanie Sue Scott

&nbsp; Paul R. Hettenbach completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his family home in Abilene, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Joann (Holt), three children and five grandchildren. Andra Dunn and her children Sean Hettenbach and Kasey Dunn of Watagua, TX. Stacia (Tyler) Brown and their son, Liam of Frisco, TX. David (Alison) Hettenbach, their two sons, Elijah and Harrison of Westfield, IN. He is also survived by his four siblings: Susie (John) Kummer of Chapman, Bruce (Judy) Hettenbach of Abilene, Mary (Robert) Taylor of Abilene, and Karen (Dave) Crouch of Emporia; 6 nieces and 3 nephews. Paul attended schools in his hometown and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1970. He was looking forward to seeing many of his classmates at his 50th year class reunion that was postponed due to the pandemic. He played many sports throughout his school years, but basketball and football held a major place in his memory. He was selected all NCKL guard his junior year. As student council president his senior year, he found himself working closely with administrators and teachers, never dreaming that he would be again meeting and planning with many of them due to his 24 year service on the Abilene USD 435 School Board. Following high school, he attended Kansas State University, receiving his BS in Business Administration in 1974. He enjoyed telling people that he worked as house boy at West Hall girl’s dormitory where he had a small apartment with responsibility of keeping a certain amount of order and locking doors at night. There were two major perks. First, he never ate alone as there were always tables of girls he could join at the Derby Food Service. As great as that was, he considered having his own reserved parking spot on campus to be the biggest reward. In 1974, he married Joann and they moved to Dodge City, Kansas where he worked as parts manager for Foley Tractor. After two and a half years of wind and dust and wind, they returned to Abilene where Paul went into business with his father as part owner/operator of Hettenbach Construction Company. When his father retired, he assumed full ownership and continued building terraces, waterways, ponds, dams, road approach grading, digging holes in the ground, leveling foundation sites, and maybe his favorite task of crunching up old buildings to be cleared away. There was really nothing he liked better than climbing into a Caterpillar bulldozer or excavator and wreaking havoc and then smoothing it all out to complete a project. He was on a job site when he succumbed to a cancer related infection that landed him back at KU Med Center for three weeks. He came back home with the full intent of finishing up a terracing project for a local farmer only to find himself back at KUMC for another week. He returned home to Hospice care and died two weeks later. Paul was a man of faith and a life-long member of the Abilene First United Methodist Church, where he served on nearly all committees, some, multiple times. The one thing he never joined was the choir (for good reason). He was a member of the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association for over 50 years where he held every office and continued on as treasurer for several years until his death. He received the Contractor of the Year Award in 1991 and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work and service to the organization in 2019. Nothing made him happier than to bring a new member into the group he cared so much about. He was a member of Abilene’s Early Morning Breakfast Group that met at a number of restaurants around town, if the restaurant opened early enough. In case you wonder, these are the men who have all the answers to whatever problem is facing the city, and sometimes may actually solve one. He was a board member for Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad and supported the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. He contributed nearly 18 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. Paul was a man of many friends; he loved telling jokes and laughed wholeheartedly; he fixed broken things; he knew every road in Dickinson County and many surrounding areas; he was a social person who never forgot a name or face; he was known by many children as the ‘high-five’ guy; Paul loved the community’s children and followed with great interest their accomplishments from their early years through high school and beyond; he avidly followed high school sports and rarely missed home games; he knew the kids of Abilene and reveled in their academic accomplishments. He was a member of a scholarship committee and would bring home stacks of applications. He read hundreds of essays from beginning to end and followed the success of many young students. He loved Kansas State Football and was a season ticket holder for 24 years. He loved tailgating and roamed the parking lot talking to fellow fans. His greatest pride was his grandchildren and the feeling was mutual. He loved roughhousing and floor play. They begged for tickles and somersaults and being lifted over his head. Their love was full of giggles and screams and laughter. But their favorite activity was when he took them to the machines and he taught them to move the excavator and dig up dirt piles. They would ride in the bulldozer and dump truck and ask for more. They just wanted to be with him, and life was good for all of them. Paul was a man of hard work who took pride in moving and shaping the earth. He was strong with great physical strength. He survived colon cancer and returned to work; he survived esophageal cancer with all its after effects and returned to work; he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, took treatments alternate weeks and returned to work. Work was the thing that kept him alive and happy. He endured so much during these various battles and rarely complained. Paul was a helper. When there was a snow storm coming, he would be out in the dark getting the equipment ready for the following day, and up before dawn to clear parking lots and driveways. When the Chapman tornado hit late in the evening, he got the call at 11:30 p.m. to haul a machine over to help clear streets and find residents. If there was an ice storm that caused a power outage, he loaded up the generator and was out to heat up homes for sick and elderly residents. He wasn’t afraid to dig in and push forward to help others. He was a man of the community and we don’t even yet know the many things we will miss because he is no longer with us. So pay attention to the thunder because it might be Paul pushing and shoving the clouds around. Due to the pandemic, the family will plan a Celebration of Life service at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: KLICA (Kansas Land Improvement Contractors of America) Scholarship Fund; Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County; Abilene First United Methodist Church and may be sent to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Paul R. Hettenbach completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his family home in Abilene, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Joann (Holt), three children and five grandchildren. Andra Dunn and her children Sean Hettenbach and Kasey Dunn of Watagua, TX. Stacia (Tyler) Brown and their son, Liam of Frisco, TX. David (Alison) Hettenbach, their two sons, Elijah and Harrison of Westfield, IN. He is also survived by his four siblings: Susie (John) Kummer of Chapman, Bruce (Judy) Hettenbach of Abilene, Mary (Robert) Taylor of Abilene, and Karen (Dave) Crouch of Emporia; 6 nieces and 3 nephews. Paul attended schools in his hometown and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1970. He was looking forward to seeing many of his classmates at his 50th year class reunion that was postponed due to the pandemic. He played many sports throughout his school years, but basketball and football held a major place in his memory. He was selected all NCKL guard his junior year. As student council president his senior year, he found himself working closely with administrators and teachers, never dreaming that he would be again meeting and planning with many of them due to his 24 year service on the Abilene USD 435 School Board. Following high school, he attended Kansas State University, receiving his BS in Business Administration in 1974. He enjoyed telling people that he worked as house boy at West Hall girl’s dormitory where he had a small apartment with responsibility of keeping a certain amount of order and locking doors at night. There were two major perks. First, he never ate alone as there were always tables of girls he could join at the Derby Food Service. As great as that was, he considered having his own reserved parking spot on campus to be the biggest reward. In 1974, he married Joann and they moved to Dodge City, Kansas where he worked as parts manager for Foley Tractor. After two and a half years of wind and dust and wind, they returned to Abilene where Paul went into business with his father as part owner/operator of Hettenbach Construction Company. When his father retired, he assumed full ownership and continued building terraces, waterways, ponds, dams, road approach grading, digging holes in the ground, leveling foundation sites, and maybe his favorite task of crunching up old buildings to be cleared away. There was really nothing he liked better than climbing into a Caterpillar bulldozer or excavator and wreaking havoc and then smoothing it all out to complete a project. He was on a job site when he succumbed to a cancer related infection that landed him back at KU Med Center for three weeks. He came back home with the full intent of finishing up a terracing project for a local farmer only to find himself back at KUMC for another week. He returned home to Hospice care and died two weeks later. Paul was a man of faith and a life-long member of the Abilene First United Methodist Church, where he served on nearly all committees, some, multiple times. The one thing he never joined was the choir (for good reason). He was a member of the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association for over 50 years where he held every office and continued on as treasurer for several years until his death. He received the Contractor of the Year Award in 1991 and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work and service to the organization in 2019. Nothing made him happier than to bring a new member into the group he cared so much about. He was a member of Abilene’s Early Morning Breakfast Group that met at a number of restaurants around town, if the restaurant opened early enough. In case you wonder, these are the men who have all the answers to whatever problem is facing the city, and sometimes may actually solve one. He was a board member for Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad and supported the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. He contributed nearly 18 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. Paul was a man of many friends; he loved telling jokes and laughed wholeheartedly; he fixed broken things; he knew every road in Dickinson County and many surrounding areas; he was a social person who never forgot a name or face; he was known by many children as the ‘high-five’ guy; Paul loved the community’s children and followed with great interest their accomplishments from their early years through high school and beyond; he avidly followed high school sports and rarely missed home games; he knew the kids of Abilene and reveled in their academic accomplishments. He was a member of a scholarship committee and would bring home stacks of applications. He read hundreds of essays from beginning to end and followed the success of many young students. He loved Kansas State Football and was a season ticket holder for 24 years. He loved tailgating and roamed the parking lot talking to fellow fans. His greatest pride was his grandchildren and the feeling was mutual. He loved roughhousing and floor play. They begged for tickles and somersaults and being lifted over his head. Their love was full of giggles and screams and laughter. But their favorite activity was when he took them to the machines and he taught them to move the excavator and dig up dirt piles. They would ride in the bulldozer and dump truck and ask for more. They just wanted to be with him, and life was good for all of them. Paul was a man of hard work who took pride in moving and shaping the earth. He was strong with great physical strength. He survived colon cancer and returned to work; he survived esophageal cancer with all its after effects and returned to work; he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, took treatments alternate weeks and returned to work. Work was the thing that kept him alive and happy. He endured so much during these various battles and rarely complained. Paul was a helper. When there was a snow storm coming, he would be out in the dark getting the equipment ready for the following day, and up before dawn to clear parking lots and driveways. When the Chapman tornado hit late in the evening, he got the call at 11:30 p.m. to haul a machine over to help clear streets and find residents. If there was an ice storm that caused a power outage, he loaded up the generator and was out to heat up homes for sick and elderly residents. He wasn’t afraid to dig in and push forward to help others. He was a man of the community and we don’t even yet know the many things we will miss because he is no longer with us. So pay attention to the thunder because it might be Paul pushing and shoving the clouds around. Due to the pandemic, the family will plan a Celebration of Life service at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: KLICA (Kansas Land Improvement Contractors of America) Scholarship Fund; Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County; Abilene First United Methodist Church and may be sent to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul R. Hettenbach

David Michael Gibbs, 66, of Salina, KS passed away at his home October 9th, 2020. Mike, as he was best known, was born on July 23, 1954 to Roy Alexander Gibbs, Sr and Emily Lorraine Selby-Gibbs in Sedalia, MO. On May 9th, 1980 he married Kimberly Wilson and they had just celebrated forty years of marriage.

Mike had been employed with Airgas USA, LLC for thirty-two years and was the Director of DOT Compliance for the company’s Central Division.&nbsp; Mike's dedication to the company and his peers was evident to all.&nbsp;His contributions to the compressed gas industry will be missed, but his legacy will live on.

Mike is preceded in death by both of his parents and one sister, Mary Lou Lemon. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kim Gibbs of the home. One sister and brother in law, Joan and Cliff Karvinen, of Bonita Springs, Florida and one brother Roy Gibbs. He also had one niece, Tracy Karvinen and her spouse, Courtney Hupp; two nephews, Brain Karvinen and his wife Dee, and Glen Lemon.

Mike had many close friends who became adopted family; Bill Travis and fiancé Katrina Sheffield and their children, Ashton, Colin, Jordan and Abigail all of Salina. Donna Gaulding, her husband Dennis and their children Avery, Alivia and Addie of Coweta, OK. Mike also leaves behind numerous close friends and his entire Airgas family where he spent most of his time.

At his request, no service will be held, and his ashes will be spread at a later date. Mike was known for his generous and kind nature to all of those around him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Mike’s name.

For online condolences contact Roselawn at

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 </figure>David Michael Gibbs, 66, of Salina, KS passed away at his home October 9th, 2020. Mike, as he was best known, was born on July 23, 1954 to Roy Alexander Gibbs, Sr and Emily Lorraine Selby-Gibbs in Sedalia, MO. On May 9th, 1980 he married Kimberly Wilson and they had just celebrated forty years of marriage.Mike had been employed with Airgas USA, LLC for thirty-two years and was the Director of DOT Compliance for the company’s Central Division.&nbsp; Mike's dedication to the company and his peers was evident to all.&nbsp;His contributions to the compressed gas industry will be missed, but his legacy will live on.Mike is preceded in death by both of his parents and one sister, Mary Lou Lemon. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kim Gibbs of the home. One sister and brother in law, Joan and Cliff Karvinen, of Bonita Springs, Florida and one brother Roy Gibbs. He also had one niece, Tracy Karvinen and her spouse, Courtney Hupp; two nephews, Brain Karvinen and his wife Dee, and Glen Lemon.Mike had many close friends who became adopted family; Bill Travis and fiancé Katrina Sheffield and their children, Ashton, Colin, Jordan and Abigail all of Salina. Donna Gaulding, her husband Dennis and their children Avery, Alivia and Addie of Coweta, OK. Mike also leaves behind numerous close friends and his entire Airgas family where he spent most of his time.At his request, no service will be held, and his ashes will be spread at a later date. Mike was known for his generous and kind nature to all of those around him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Mike’s name.For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

David Michael Gibbs

C.R. “Dick” Frain, 85, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020.&nbsp; He was born July 14, 1935 near Minneapolis to Theodore and Doris (Nelson) Frain.

He and Frances Van Meter were united in marriage on March 9, 1957.&nbsp; Dick was a longtime farmer and bus driver for North Ottawa County Schools.&nbsp;

Survivors are his wife, Fran; son, Sheldon (Denise) Frain; daughter, Barbara (Frank) Lafata; and brother, Robert (Dixie) Frain.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 19, 2020 at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Visitation without the family present will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kyle Bretton to be used towards medical expenses from a recent accident and may be left in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>C.R. “Dick” Frain, 85, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020.&nbsp; He was born July 14, 1935 near Minneapolis to Theodore and Doris (Nelson) Frain.He and Frances Van Meter were united in marriage on March 9, 1957.&nbsp; Dick was a longtime farmer and bus driver for North Ottawa County Schools.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors are his wife, Fran; son, Sheldon (Denise) Frain; daughter, Barbara (Frank) Lafata; and brother, Robert (Dixie) Frain.Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 19, 2020 at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Visitation without the family present will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kyle Bretton to be used towards medical expenses from a recent accident and may be left in care of the funeral home.

C.R. “Dick” Frain

&nbsp; LaVerna May Giesbrecht was born LaVerna May Nickel to Pete and Bernice Nickel in Goessel KS, on November 24, 1943. She left this life on October 11, 2020 in Surprise AZ. We were married on September 20, 1970 and to this union were added 8 children, which to those who knew her, were the mission, dedicated purpose, and love of her life.

LaVerna was raised and received her education in Goessel, Kansas. 

She spent time working in Gallup Children’s Home, worked in Grace nursing home and spent time as a teacher in the Mexico mission field. 

After we were married, we spent two years in the mission at Apodaca Mexico and later, 2 more years as tract workers in Saltillo Mexico. 

Most of her years were lived in the El Mirage/Surprise area of Arizona and was always active in caring concerns. This also includes our time in Montrose Colorado area for around 7 years. 

Often after a church service her children would hear her ask the question, “Do they have a place for dinner?” She loved cooking, sewing, and being of service. 

Perhaps one of the best ways to characterize her life was that she not only cared for her own children, but also the many foster children that came through our home.

She leaves to celebrate her life and mourn her loss, me her husband Randall, 3 sons: Mark and Marilou, Bob and Glenda, Steve and Kendra; 5 daughters: Nancy, Amy and Van Richardson, Lisa Michelle Medina, Melissa and Quinton Unruh and Jodi; 17grandchildren. Missing her are her brothers, sister, nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends. 

She was preceded in death by her father, mother and sister Janice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; LaVerna May Giesbrecht was born LaVerna May Nickel to Pete and Bernice Nickel in Goessel KS, on November 24, 1943. She left this life on October 11, 2020 in Surprise AZ. We were married on September 20, 1970 and to this union were added 8 children, which to those who knew her, were the mission, dedicated purpose, and love of her life. LaVerna was raised and received her education in Goessel, Kansas. She spent time working in Gallup Children’s Home, worked in Grace nursing home and spent time as a teacher in the Mexico mission field. After we were married, we spent two years in the mission at Apodaca Mexico and later, 2 more years as tract workers in Saltillo Mexico. Most of her years were lived in the El Mirage/Surprise area of Arizona and was always active in caring concerns. This also includes our time in Montrose Colorado area for around 7 years. Often after a church service her children would hear her ask the question, “Do they have a place for dinner?” She loved cooking, sewing, and being of service. Perhaps one of the best ways to characterize her life was that she not only cared for her own children, but also the many foster children that came through our home. She leaves to celebrate her life and mourn her loss, me her husband Randall, 3 sons: Mark and Marilou, Bob and Glenda, Steve and Kendra; 5 daughters: Nancy, Amy and Van Richardson, Lisa Michelle Medina, Melissa and Quinton Unruh and Jodi; 17grandchildren. Missing her are her brothers, sister, nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and sister Janice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LaVerna May Giesbrecht

Elizabeth “Betty” T. Janousek, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born January 28, 1926 in Lincoln County to Joseph and Anna (Dolezal) Vasko.

Betty married Robert “Bob” J. Janousek on September 9, 1952 in Lyons, KS. The couple were longtime residents of Ellsworth County where Bob farmed and Betty was a farmwife and homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ellsworth and the church’s Presbyterian Women group. She was also an active member of EHU and the Ellsworth Senior Center.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Jolyne (Kevin) Alexander of Iola, KS; son, Earl “Eric” Vaughan of Sarasota, FL; daughter, Peggy (David) Hand of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Amy, Christy, Sarah, Jason, Lynsey, Tyler, Scott, Joey, and Anna; and great grandchildren, Cole, Jayce, Kyler, Tyler, Aubrey, Alden, and Audrey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Janousek; son, Jack Janousek; and siblings, Miles Vasko, Cecilia Barta, Verna Mattas, Irene Vasko, and Leo Vasko.

Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

A private family burial will take place in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. The service will take place in the church parking lot, north and east of the church. Please bring a lawn chair. Masks are recommended. A luncheon will be served following the service. Family will be present for fellowship following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the Ellsworth Senior Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Elizabeth “Betty” T. Janousek, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born January 28, 1926 in Lincoln County to Joseph and Anna (Dolezal) Vasko.Betty married Robert “Bob” J. Janousek on September 9, 1952 in Lyons, KS. The couple were longtime residents of Ellsworth County where Bob farmed and Betty was a farmwife and homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ellsworth and the church’s Presbyterian Women group. She was also an active member of EHU and the Ellsworth Senior Center.Betty is survived by her daughter, Jolyne (Kevin) Alexander of Iola, KS; son, Earl “Eric” Vaughan of Sarasota, FL; daughter, Peggy (David) Hand of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Amy, Christy, Sarah, Jason, Lynsey, Tyler, Scott, Joey, and Anna; and great grandchildren, Cole, Jayce, Kyler, Tyler, Aubrey, Alden, and Audrey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Janousek; son, Jack Janousek; and siblings, Miles Vasko, Cecilia Barta, Verna Mattas, Irene Vasko, and Leo Vasko.Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.A private family burial will take place in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. The service will take place in the church parking lot, north and east of the church. Please bring a lawn chair. Masks are recommended. A luncheon will be served following the service. Family will be present for fellowship following the service.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the Ellsworth Senior Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Elizabeth “Betty” T. Janousek

Jennifer Kay Maneth, age 62, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, left her family to gain her eternal wings on Tuesday October 13th, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove.

Jennifer was born May 4, 1958 to William (Bill) &amp; Kay (Dorfshaffer) Maneth. She was a long time resident of Great Bend, Kansas and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1976. Jennifer worked at Marmie Motor’s in Great Bend as a bookkeeper. In August of 1981, she had her only child, Samantha (Maneth) Asebedo. On and off over the year’s she took college classes at Barton County Community College. She enjoyed the art classes falling in love with oil painting and ceramics. In 1999 she moved to Denver, Colorado, working at several different places. She moved back to Kansas in 2007, to Council Grove, for the birth of her first grandchild. Of all of the things she loved most; it was her family and animals.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father William F. Maneth, granddaughter Odella Asebedo, and both sets of grandparents. She is survived by her mother Kay E. (Dorshaffer) Maneth of Great Bend, daughter Samanatha J. (Matthew)Asebedo of Wilsey, grandchildren Isabella &amp; Noah Asebedo of Wilsey, her 2 brothers John (Sandra) Maneth of Great Bend, and David (Angela) Maneth of Wichita.

Cremation has taken place, family visitation will be held Oct 24, 2020 from 10am - 12pm at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. There will be a private family burial.

The family suggest memorials be made to the Council Grove Arts Council, as Jennifer loved watching her granddaughter and others preform at summer musicals. &nbsp;They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

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 </figure>Jennifer Kay Maneth, age 62, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, left her family to gain her eternal wings on Tuesday October 13th, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove.Jennifer was born May 4, 1958 to William (Bill) &amp; Kay (Dorfshaffer) Maneth. She was a long time resident of Great Bend, Kansas and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1976. Jennifer worked at Marmie Motor’s in Great Bend as a bookkeeper. In August of 1981, she had her only child, Samantha (Maneth) Asebedo. On and off over the year’s she took college classes at Barton County Community College. She enjoyed the art classes falling in love with oil painting and ceramics. In 1999 she moved to Denver, Colorado, working at several different places. She moved back to Kansas in 2007, to Council Grove, for the birth of her first grandchild. Of all of the things she loved most; it was her family and animals.Jennifer was preceded in death by her father William F. Maneth, granddaughter Odella Asebedo, and both sets of grandparents. She is survived by her mother Kay E. (Dorshaffer) Maneth of Great Bend, daughter Samanatha J. (Matthew)Asebedo of Wilsey, grandchildren Isabella &amp; Noah Asebedo of Wilsey, her 2 brothers John (Sandra) Maneth of Great Bend, and David (Angela) Maneth of Wichita.Cremation has taken place, family visitation will be held Oct 24, 2020 from 10am - 12pm at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. There will be a private family burial.The family suggest memorials be made to the Council Grove Arts Council, as Jennifer loved watching her granddaughter and others preform at summer musicals. &nbsp;They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Jennifer Kay Maneth

Tammy's life began on August 11, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Richard L. and Barbara (Davis) Reitz. 

 She attended college at Cloud County Community College. 

 Tammy worked as a pellet packer for the Hodgdon Powder Company for 18 years. 

 She was involved in Job's Daughters and Girl Scouting as a youngster. 

 Tammy was more than just a family person; she was passionate about her family.  Her world revolved around them and she adored her children and grandchildren. 

 Tammy loved to cook, and she loved to tent camp, as long as it was with her family. 

 She is survived by her mother Barbara Reitz; children Travis (Mindy) Reitz, Dustin (Janna) Smith, Nichole Ryff-Pitts, Joshua (Carrie) Ryff, Matthew (Tara) Ryff and Makayla Forichette; 20 grandchildren; her siblings Rob ( Julie) Reitz, Ron (Brenda) Reitz, Crissy (Chad) Cook, Cory ( Jenn) Reitz and Heidi (Billy) Bush and multiple nieces and nephews. 

 Tammy passed away on October 12, 2020 at Herington Municipal Hospital. 

 She is preceded in death by her father Richard. 

 A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.  Memorial contributions in Tammy's name may be directed to Dickinson County Hospice.  Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Tammy at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure><h2>Tammy (Reitz) Ryff</h2>August 11, 1960~October 12, 2020(age 60)Tammy's life began on August 11, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas. She was the daughter of Richard L. and Barbara (Davis) Reitz. She attended college at Cloud County Community College. Tammy worked as a pellet packer for the Hodgdon Powder Company for 18 years. She was involved in Job's Daughters and Girl Scouting as a youngster. Tammy was more than just a family person; she was passionate about her family. Her world revolved around them and she adored her children and grandchildren. Tammy loved to cook, and she loved to tent camp, as long as it was with her family. She also especially loved Halloween. She is survived by her mother Barbara Reitz; children Travis (Mindy) Reitz, Dustin (Janna) Smith, Nichole Ryff-Pitts, Joshua (Carrie) Ryff, Matthew (Tara) Ryff and Makayla Forichette; 20 grandchildren; her siblings Rob ( Julie) Reitz, Ron (Brenda) Reitz, Crissy (Chad) Cook, Cory ( Jenn) Reitz and Heidi (Billy) Bush and multiple nieces and nephews. Tammy passed away on October 12, 2020 at Herington Municipal Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father Richard. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Tammy's name may be directed to Dickinson County Hospice. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Tammy at www.ymzfh.com.

Tammy (Reitz) Ryff

Robert “Bobby” Crough, age 82 of Clyde, KS, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde.&nbsp; He was born on September 15, 1938 in Salina, KS to Vincent M. &amp; Faye V. (Harder) Crough.

He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1956 and attended Ft. Hays State College.&nbsp; He married Elizabeth Anne Coates on Dec. 7, 1985 in Salina, KS.&nbsp; Bobby’s passion was the car business.&nbsp; Throughout his career he owned two dealerships and was sales manager for several dealerships in Kansas and Oklahoma. &nbsp;He was a member of the Catholic Church. &nbsp;Bobby touched so many lives and could connect with others in the most remarkable way. &nbsp;He truly loved his family and friends and has left each of us with “Bobby stories” that make us laugh, astound us, or warm our hearts.

He is survived by his wife, Anne, Clyde; daughters, Shellee Lujan, Roundrock, TX, Kathee Crough, Dallas, TX and Dana Singleton, Salina; sister, Mary Pennachi, Seattle, WA and brother, Curtis “Bud” Crough (Ruth), Rockport, TX, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Bobby”; an infant daughter, Kellee; his parents; brothers, Mike, Jim &amp; Jerry Crough and a sister Barbara Sorrentino.

It was Bobby’s wishes to be cremated and in maintaining safety for COVID-19, a private family memorial mass will be held at 10:30am Wednesday October 21, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde with Fr. Steven Heina officiating.&nbsp; The services will be live streamed on the church Facebook page for everyone to view.&nbsp; Burial of the cremains and a celebration of life will be at a later time at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Solomon, KS.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde, or Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.&nbsp; Chaput Mortuary, Clyde, KS is in charge of arrangements.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/St-John-the-Baptist-Church-Clyde-KS-477465540014/">St. John the Baptist Facebook Link for Live Streaming of the Memorial Mass</a>

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 </figure>Robert “Bobby” Crough, age 82 of Clyde, KS, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde.&nbsp; He was born on September 15, 1938 in Salina, KS to Vincent M. &amp; Faye V. (Harder) Crough.He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1956 and attended Ft. Hays State College.&nbsp; He married Elizabeth Anne Coates on Dec. 7, 1985 in Salina, KS.&nbsp; Bobby’s passion was the car business.&nbsp; Throughout his career he owned two dealerships and was sales manager for several dealerships in Kansas and Oklahoma. &nbsp;He was a member of the Catholic Church. &nbsp;Bobby touched so many lives and could connect with others in the most remarkable way. &nbsp;He truly loved his family and friends and has left each of us with “Bobby stories” that make us laugh, astound us, or warm our hearts.He is survived by his wife, Anne, Clyde; daughters, Shellee Lujan, Roundrock, TX, Kathee Crough, Dallas, TX and Dana Singleton, Salina; sister, Mary Pennachi, Seattle, WA and brother, Curtis “Bud” Crough (Ruth), Rockport, TX, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Bobby”; an infant daughter, Kellee; his parents; brothers, Mike, Jim &amp; Jerry Crough and a sister Barbara Sorrentino.It was Bobby’s wishes to be cremated and in maintaining safety for COVID-19, a private family memorial mass will be held at 10:30am Wednesday October 21, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde with Fr. Steven Heina officiating.&nbsp; The services will be live streamed on the church Facebook page for everyone to view.&nbsp; Burial of the cremains and a celebration of life will be at a later time at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Solomon, KS.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde, or Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.&nbsp; Chaput Mortuary, Clyde, KS is in charge of arrangements.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/St-John-the-Baptist-Church-Clyde-KS-477465540014/">St. John the Baptist Facebook Link for Live Streaming of the Memorial Mass</a>

Robert “Bobby” Crough

Lewis B. Linden, age 97, of Concordia, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Mt. Joseph Senior Village, Concordia.&nbsp; He was born on Sept. 24, 1923 in New Almelo, KS to Arnold H. &amp; Catherine (Wahlmeier) Linden.

Lewis graduated from Jennings High School, Jennings, KS. He was married to Rose Martin and they were blessed with two children Frances and Michael. &nbsp;He owned and operated his own construction business in Colby, KS, proudly named Linden Construction which was later passed on to his son. He continued doing what he loved by doing odd and end jobs for friends and family up until he retired.&nbsp; After his retirement he moved to Texas to enjoy life, travel, play golf, and spend time with his family and friends.&nbsp; One of his many hobbies was making beautiful jewelry. Later, life and family led him to Concordia. There he fell in love and married Edith (Currie) Sallman. Together they made beautiful memories and enjoyed life to the fullest until his last day. &nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis never knew a stranger and he had one of the most kind, caring hearts you can imagine. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Edith Sallman, Concordia; son, Michael Linden, Concordia; grandchildren, Heather Wilkins (Bill), Cozad, NE, Bethanie Cameron (Scott), Colby, Tim (Tammy) Trail, Topeka, Tom (Sherie) Trail, Atwood; stepdaughters, Ruth Gardner, Fran Trost (Larry), Marilyn Lowell (Rodney), and Phyllis Shanks all of Concordia, Alice Goddard, Jamestown; and many, many grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Frances Trail; his parents; 4 brothers &amp; 2 sisters: stepdaughter Iris Lee.

It was Lewis’ wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, October 23, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the Atwood Fairview Cemetery, Atwood, KS.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 8 am until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to CARES, Inc. in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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 </figure>Lewis B. Linden, age 97, of Concordia, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Mt. Joseph Senior Village, Concordia.&nbsp; He was born on Sept. 24, 1923 in New Almelo, KS to Arnold H. &amp; Catherine (Wahlmeier) Linden.Lewis graduated from Jennings High School, Jennings, KS. He was married to Rose Martin and they were blessed with two children Frances and Michael. &nbsp;He owned and operated his own construction business in Colby, KS, proudly named Linden Construction which was later passed on to his son. He continued doing what he loved by doing odd and end jobs for friends and family up until he retired.&nbsp; After his retirement he moved to Texas to enjoy life, travel, play golf, and spend time with his family and friends.&nbsp; One of his many hobbies was making beautiful jewelry. Later, life and family led him to Concordia. There he fell in love and married Edith (Currie) Sallman. Together they made beautiful memories and enjoyed life to the fullest until his last day. &nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis never knew a stranger and he had one of the most kind, caring hearts you can imagine. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.He is survived by his wife, Edith Sallman, Concordia; son, Michael Linden, Concordia; grandchildren, Heather Wilkins (Bill), Cozad, NE, Bethanie Cameron (Scott), Colby, Tim (Tammy) Trail, Topeka, Tom (Sherie) Trail, Atwood; stepdaughters, Ruth Gardner, Fran Trost (Larry), Marilyn Lowell (Rodney), and Phyllis Shanks all of Concordia, Alice Goddard, Jamestown; and many, many grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his daughter Frances Trail; his parents; 4 brothers &amp; 2 sisters: stepdaughter Iris Lee.It was Lewis’ wishes to be cremated and a memorial service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, October 23, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in the Atwood Fairview Cemetery, Atwood, KS.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 8 am until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to CARES, Inc. in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Lewis B. Linden

Jeanie Desaire, 71, of Salina, died October 9, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was born on October 10, 1948 to James and Louise Carney in Salina. She graduated from Salina High School in 1966. Immediately following high school, Jeanie began her 44 year career at Westinghouse which later became Philips Lighting. She retired in the Quality Control department in 2011.

Jeanie met Richard Desaire in 1969 and they married on February 7, 1970. They celebrated their 50th anniversary on Feb. 7, 2020. Jeanie spent her free time on sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects. Most of all Jeanie loved family time, attending KSU football games, spending time with grandkids, and traveling the country with Richard, and their dog, Willie.

Jeanie was proceeded in death by her parents, James and Louise Carney, and her sisters, Carol Scantling and Sandie Clark.

Jeanie is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Desaire; her daughters Tami Hull (Johnny) Olathe, KS and Dara Bennett (Todd) Olathe, KS; her sister, Sharon Wilson Salina, KS, and her four grandchildren, Taryn and Jordy Hull, and Kinsley and Jase Bennett.

There will be a private graveside service for immediate family.

Donations in memory of Jeanie can be made to Hospice of Salina in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St. Salina, KS 67401.

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 </figure>Jeanie Desaire, 71, of Salina, died October 9, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was born on October 10, 1948 to James and Louise Carney in Salina. She graduated from Salina High School in 1966. Immediately following high school, Jeanie began her 44 year career at Westinghouse which later became Philips Lighting. She retired in the Quality Control department in 2011.Jeanie met Richard Desaire in 1969 and they married on February 7, 1970. They celebrated their 50th anniversary on Feb. 7, 2020. Jeanie spent her free time on sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects. Most of all Jeanie loved family time, attending KSU football games, spending time with grandkids, and traveling the country with Richard, and their dog, Willie.Jeanie was proceeded in death by her parents, James and Louise Carney, and her sisters, Carol Scantling and Sandie Clark.Jeanie is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Desaire; her daughters Tami Hull (Johnny) Olathe, KS and Dara Bennett (Todd) Olathe, KS; her sister, Sharon Wilson Salina, KS, and her four grandchildren, Taryn and Jordy Hull, and Kinsley and Jase Bennett.There will be a private graveside service for immediate family.Donations in memory of Jeanie can be made to Hospice of Salina in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St. Salina, KS 67401.

Jeanie Desaire

Leroy Fahey Holmes, 78, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born July 7, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, to Darrell and Agnes (Atwell) Holmes. Lee graduated from Utica High School and Fort Hays State University. He worked as a teacher and a coach for many, many years. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, participating in Salina Senior Games, and watching/attending sporting events especially those with his grandchildren.

Leroy is survived by his children, Kristi Pike (Sean) of Salina, and Reed Holmes (Debi), of Denver; grandchildren, Ivan, Alyssa, Jeffery, Nathan, Erica, Brandon, Dustan (Mya), Tyler (Kristi), and Salena; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Kaleb, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Marcus, Adelynn, Kassandra and Sydney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Janet, of 54 years; his parents; sister Carol and her husband Julian McEwen.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. with family present 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 23, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, Salina, internment will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Belmont Boulevard Christian Church or Kansas Children's Service League, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Leroy Fahey Holmes, 78, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born July 7, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, to Darrell and Agnes (Atwell) Holmes. Lee graduated from Utica High School and Fort Hays State University. He worked as a teacher and a coach for many, many years. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, woodworking, participating in Salina Senior Games, and watching/attending sporting events especially those with his grandchildren.Leroy is survived by his children, Kristi Pike (Sean) of Salina, and Reed Holmes (Debi), of Denver; grandchildren, Ivan, Alyssa, Jeffery, Nathan, Erica, Brandon, Dustan (Mya), Tyler (Kristi), and Salena; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Kaleb, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Marcus, Adelynn, Kassandra and Sydney; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife Janet, of 54 years; his parents; sister Carol and her husband Julian McEwen.Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. with family present 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 23, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Belmont Boulevard Christian Church, Salina, internment will follow in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Belmont Boulevard Christian Church or Kansas Children's Service League, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Leroy Fahey Holmes

Shirley A. Wilson, 87, Enterprise, went to sleep in Jesus on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.&nbsp; She was born November 27, 1932 in Delphos to O.R. and Tossie (Sinclair) Somers.

Shirley and Harold Eugene Wilson were united in marriage on May 1, 1956.&nbsp; To this union, four children joined the family.&nbsp; She spent time as a cosmetologist, nurse, and devoting herself to her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Kelly Karber.&nbsp;

Shirley will be held closely in the hearts of those who loved her.&nbsp; Survivors are her husband, Eugene; children, Cheryl and Russell Mohr, Pete and Patty Wilson, and Brent and Stacy Wilson; 10 grandchildren and their spouses whom she loved as her own; 20 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Nancy Graham.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, KS.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dickenson County and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Shirley A. Wilson, 87, Enterprise, went to sleep in Jesus on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.&nbsp; She was born November 27, 1932 in Delphos to O.R. and Tossie (Sinclair) Somers.Shirley and Harold Eugene Wilson were united in marriage on May 1, 1956.&nbsp; To this union, four children joined the family.&nbsp; She spent time as a cosmetologist, nurse, and devoting herself to her family.She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Kelly Karber.&nbsp;Shirley will be held closely in the hearts of those who loved her.&nbsp; Survivors are her husband, Eugene; children, Cheryl and Russell Mohr, Pete and Patty Wilson, and Brent and Stacy Wilson; 10 grandchildren and their spouses whom she loved as her own; 20 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Nancy Graham.Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, KS.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dickenson County and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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