&nbsp; Beverly Jean Bennett, 79 of Enterprise, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was born January 20, 1941 in Rockingham, North Carolina the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (McPhail) Phipps. 

Beverly attended the local school district in Rockingham, North Carolina and graduated from Rohanen High School. She later attended Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas and went on to Kansas State University to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. 

Beverly worked as the city clerk of Enterprise, Kansas before going to work as a civil servant at Fort Riley, Kansas. 

She is survived by her three daughters: Andrea Lynn Spaur; Sandra Lee Gibson (Bill); Anna Marie Spalding (Steve). Two sons: Charles V. Gaddy Sr. (Jasmine) and Paul Austin Bennett. Two sisters: Monnie Jenkins and Penelope Phipps. Ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Paul Bennett.

Funeral Services for Beverly will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 28, 2020 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Abilene with Pastor Dave Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Enterprise, Kansas. Family will receive friends Sunday evening at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman from 3-5P.M. Family suggests memorials be given to the First Southern Baptist Church of Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431. Online condolences can be sent to www.londeenfuneralchapel.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Beverly Jean Bennett, 79 of Enterprise, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was born January 20, 1941 in Rockingham, North Carolina the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (McPhail) Phipps. Beverly attended the local school district in Rockingham, North Carolina and graduated from Rohanen High School. She later attended Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas and went on to Kansas State University to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Beverly worked as the city clerk of Enterprise, Kansas before going to work as a civil servant at Fort Riley, Kansas. She is survived by her three daughters: Andrea Lynn Spaur; Sandra Lee Gibson (Bill); Anna Marie Spalding (Steve). Two sons: Charles V. Gaddy Sr. (Jasmine) and Paul Austin Bennett. Two sisters: Monnie Jenkins and Penelope Phipps. Ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Paul Bennett. Funeral Services for Beverly will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 28, 2020 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Abilene with Pastor Dave Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Enterprise, Kansas. Family will receive friends Sunday evening at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman from 3-5P.M. Family suggests memorials be given to the First Southern Baptist Church of Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431. Online condolences can be sent to www.londeenfuneralchapel.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beverly Jean Bennett

&nbsp; John E. Henderson, 64 of Abilene passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born April 2, 1956 in Emporia, Kansas, the son of John W. and Betty (Gamer) Henderson. 

In 1974 he joined the United States Marine Corp. 

On March 18, 2006 he was united in marriage to Stacy Perkins. She survives of the home. 

John managed Van Diest Supply Company in Abilene. 

He is survived by his wife Stacy of the home. Three sons, John (Wes) Henderson and wife Kylie; Charles David Bogart Jr.; and Michael Glen Bogart and wife Halie. One grandson, Nikko Glen Bogart. Two sisters, Sharon (Brad) Cole and Susan (Mark) Durian. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Military Graveside Services for John will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Timber Creek Cemetery near Wakefield, Kansas with Fr. Don Zimmerman as Celebrant. Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8 P.M., at Danner Funeral Home in Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; John E. Henderson, 64 of Abilene passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born April 2, 1956 in Emporia, Kansas, the son of John W. and Betty (Gamer) Henderson. In 1974 he joined the United States Marine Corp. On March 18, 2006 he was united in marriage to Stacy Perkins. She survives of the home. John managed Van Diest Supply Company in Abilene. He is survived by his wife Stacy of the home. Three sons, John (Wes) Henderson and wife Kylie; Charles David Bogart Jr.; and Michael Glen Bogart and wife Halie. One grandson, Nikko Glen Bogart. Two sisters, Sharon (Brad) Cole and Susan (Mark) Durian. He was preceded in death by his parents. Military Graveside Services for John will be 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Timber Creek Cemetery near Wakefield, Kansas with Fr. Don Zimmerman as Celebrant. Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8 P.M., at Danner Funeral Home in Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net&nbsp;&nbsp;

John E. Henderson

Philip L. Humbargar, 84, of Salina, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born April 12, 1936 to Cecil and Lena (Jorg) Humbargar in Salina, Kansas.

Philip graduated from Culver high School and spent two years at Kansas Wesleyan then worked life long as a machinist. Philip will be remembered for his love of farming, attending the Smoky Hill River Festival since its inception and his huge sweet tooth.

He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Dubuc-Schindler of Frisco, TX and Angela Abbott of Pensacola, FL; two grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Philip was preceded in death by his wife Elouise (Vanderbilt) Humbargar and his parents.

Graveside Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Philip L. Humbargar, 84, of Salina, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born April 12, 1936 to Cecil and Lena (Jorg) Humbargar in Salina, Kansas.Philip graduated from Culver high School and spent two years at Kansas Wesleyan then worked life long as a machinist. Philip will be remembered for his love of farming, attending the Smoky Hill River Festival since its inception and his huge sweet tooth.He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Dubuc-Schindler of Frisco, TX and Angela Abbott of Pensacola, FL; two grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Philip was preceded in death by his wife Elouise (Vanderbilt) Humbargar and his parents.Graveside Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Philip L. Humbargar

Caroline Decker, 89, of Salina, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020.

She was born May 9, 1931 to Alex and Rosalie (Legliter) Schaffer in Lacrosse, Kan. Known to her siblings as Charlene, Caroline was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She always carried starlight peppermints and told the best bedtime stories. During her younger years, Caroline served as a waitress and cook before owning her own bakery in Solomon, Kan. Later in life, she spent many years taking care of "old people" who were sometimes younger than she was. She had a generous heart and compassionate spirit that will truly be missed.

She is survived by her children Mike (Linda) Decker of Pittsburg; John Decker of Abilene; Bill Decker of Salina; and Mary (Jason) Walker of El Dorado, as well as 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two siblings: Dorothy Cavanaugh of Cottonwood, Arizona and Richard Schaffer of Marion.

She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Decker, her parents, and her siblings: Gene Schaffer, Benny Schaffer, Blanche Doonan, Ida Pfifer, Albert Schaffer, Johnny Schaffer, and Alice Schaffer.

Caroline was cremated and a graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. To leave an online condolence visit www.ryanmortuary.com

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice and may sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Caroline Decker, 89, of Salina, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020.She was born May 9, 1931 to Alex and Rosalie (Legliter) Schaffer in Lacrosse, Kan. Known to her siblings as Charlene, Caroline was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She always carried starlight peppermints and told the best bedtime stories. During her younger years, Caroline served as a waitress and cook before owning her own bakery in Solomon, Kan. Later in life, she spent many years taking care of "old people" who were sometimes younger than she was. She had a generous heart and compassionate spirit that will truly be missed.She is survived by her children Mike (Linda) Decker of Pittsburg; John Decker of Abilene; Bill Decker of Salina; and Mary (Jason) Walker of El Dorado, as well as 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two siblings: Dorothy Cavanaugh of Cottonwood, Arizona and Richard Schaffer of Marion.She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Decker, her parents, and her siblings: Gene Schaffer, Benny Schaffer, Blanche Doonan, Ida Pfifer, Albert Schaffer, Johnny Schaffer, and Alice Schaffer.Caroline was cremated and a graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. To leave an online condolence visit www.ryanmortuary.comMemorials may be made to the donor's choice and may sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Caroline Decker

Linda Ruth James, 72, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away on December 4th 2020, in Assaria.

Linda was born in Macksville, Stafford County, Kansas, to Levingston and Gladys Fry on October 11th, 1948. The Fry family moved to Salina, Kansas. Linda is a graduate of Salina High School. Linda married Jerome 'Jesse' James on June 15th 1965 in Salina, Kansas. After their marriage, they moved to Pennsylvania where they lived for 8 years. They had three children while living in Pennsylvania. In 1973, the family returned to Kansas and settled in Assaria. Linda worked for Federal Mogul Corporation and Columbia Windows &amp; Doors for many years before retiring to spend more time with her family. Linda and Jesse lived in Assaria for the remainder of their lives.

Linda always enjoyed going on vacations with her family, searching out flea markets, and spending time with her grandchildren. Linda ran a very successful EBay business for many years during her retirement.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Jerome 'Jesse' James Jr. and her daughter Laura Ann Schmidt.

Linda is survived by her daughter Tina Smith, son-in-law Mike Smith, son-in-law Dave Schmidt, daughter-in-law Janna Smith, brother S. Earl Fry, sister-in-law Susan Fry, sister Rita Thompson, granddaughter Rose Laflen, granddaughter Christie Starr, grandson Andrew Hrabe, grandson Jonathan Schmidt, granddaughter Samantha Schmidt, great-grandson Zeke Starr, great-grandson Gabe Starr, and great-granddaughter Lily Starr.

The family has chosen cremation. A celebration of Lindaâ€™s life will be held after Christmas, and will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that a donation in Linda's remembrance be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospitals for Children, or the American Cancer Society.

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 </figure>Linda Ruth James, 72, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away on December 4th 2020, in Assaria.Linda was born in Macksville, Stafford County, Kansas, to Levingston and Gladys Fry on October 11th, 1948. The Fry family moved to Salina, Kansas. Linda is a graduate of Salina High School. Linda married Jerome 'Jesse' James on June 15th 1965 in Salina, Kansas. After their marriage, they moved to Pennsylvania where they lived for 8 years. They had three children while living in Pennsylvania. In 1973, the family returned to Kansas and settled in Assaria. Linda worked for Federal Mogul Corporation and Columbia Windows &amp; Doors for many years before retiring to spend more time with her family. Linda and Jesse lived in Assaria for the remainder of their lives.Linda always enjoyed going on vacations with her family, searching out flea markets, and spending time with her grandchildren. Linda ran a very successful EBay business for many years during her retirement.Linda is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Jerome 'Jesse' James Jr. and her daughter Laura Ann Schmidt.Linda is survived by her daughter Tina Smith, son-in-law Mike Smith, son-in-law Dave Schmidt, daughter-in-law Janna Smith, brother S. Earl Fry, sister-in-law Susan Fry, sister Rita Thompson, granddaughter Rose Laflen, granddaughter Christie Starr, grandson Andrew Hrabe, grandson Jonathan Schmidt, granddaughter Samantha Schmidt, great-grandson Zeke Starr, great-grandson Gabe Starr, and great-granddaughter Lily Starr.The family has chosen cremation. A celebration of Lindaâ€™s life will be held after Christmas, and will be announced at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that a donation in Linda's remembrance be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospitals for Children, or the American Cancer Society.

Linda Ruth James

Rosalie Ann Shank, 82, of Salina, passed, away Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born April 30, 1938 in Gypsum, KS.

Rosalie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her greatest joy came from taking care of her large family, particularly her great grand kids. She worked at Walmart as a salesclerk for 10 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Alice (French) Egbert; sisters Delphine Reed, Donna Rae Keller; brothers, Ronald Egbert, Gary Egbert; great grandson, Anthony Brown Jr.

Survivors include her children, Terry Shank of Salina, Ralene Pauling (Cliff) of McKinney, TX, Tracey Shank (Carol) of OK, Duana Cook (Travis) of Salina, Lee Shank (Jayme) of Salina, Tabatha Wolker of Salina; brother, Edward Egbert; sister, Deanna Estes; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Followed by Funeral services at 11:00 am at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina. Burial to follow in &nbsp;Roselawn Memorial Park.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Rosalie Ann Shank, 82, of Salina, passed, away Monday, December 21, 2020. She was born April 30, 1938 in Gypsum, KS.Rosalie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her greatest joy came from taking care of her large family, particularly her great grand kids. She worked at Walmart as a salesclerk for 10 years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Alice (French) Egbert; sisters Delphine Reed, Donna Rae Keller; brothers, Ronald Egbert, Gary Egbert; great grandson, Anthony Brown Jr.Survivors include her children, Terry Shank of Salina, Ralene Pauling (Cliff) of McKinney, TX, Tracey Shank (Carol) of OK, Duana Cook (Travis) of Salina, Lee Shank (Jayme) of Salina, Tabatha Wolker of Salina; brother, Edward Egbert; sister, Deanna Estes; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren.Visitation will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Followed by Funeral services at 11:00 am at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina. Burial to follow in &nbsp;Roselawn Memorial Park.Memorials may be made toSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

Rosalie Ann Shank

Stan Quinn, Bennington, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis.

Stan was born on May 20, 1929 in Altadena. CA to Clarence ‘C.B.’ and Theresa (Chapman) Quinn. The Quinn family first came to Kansas from Ireland in the late 1850s and has always ‘worked the land.’

Stan graduated from BHS in 1947 and was a partner in the family’s registered-Holstein dairy business and farming operation. He married Jacquetta Sue Wessel on August 18, 1951 at Ft. Lewis, Washington, shortly before spending two years in Germany, serving in the Army during the Korean War. Stan described his years in Europe as culturally enlightening and a spark from which he encouraged his children’s participation in the arts. Music was important to Stan. His strong bass voice blended well when he sang at school, church and with Salina barbershop singers. Stan loved to dance and particularly enjoyed big band and Southern Gospel music.

During his 41-year farming career, Stan delighted in caring for his cattle, which in later years included an outstanding cow-calf herd of registered Beefalo. Stan innovated and introduced to the area a wheat-rye-oat hybrid called triticale - a unique forage and seed crop. He was an active horse show and 4-H dad, and served on the national board of the American Beefalo World Registry. Stan loved his blue heeler dogs and all animals under his care.&nbsp;

Along with farming and raising his family, Stan sold fencing and cattle-feeding equipment to help other producers be more successful. Over the years, he and Sue enjoyed shopping for antiques and refinishing furniture.&nbsp;

Although not college-educated, Stan believed in life-long learning and mentored numerous young people to successful careers. Among his most rewarding hours were teaching son Jay, who was a quick learner, the ins and outs of farm-machinery maintenance and repair, or traveling with daughter Kay to compete in horse shows and rodeos.&nbsp;

Stan and Sue retired to his childhood farm in 1994. He gave his time and talents to help build and grow Bennington Bible Church, serving as deacon. Stan was never shy about sharing his faith and often talked about God and his healing power as he did everyday tasks alongside others. Stan’s civic involvements include helping establish BIG (Bennington Improvement Group) in 1995 and was a member of the Bennington Lions Club and VFW Post 3201.

Stan is survived by wife Sue, son Jay and daughter Kay; brother Bob (Karen) Quinn of Kiowa, CO; niece Brenda (Quinn) Fraser and family of Minneapolis, niece Jeannine (Bock) Green of Desert Hot Springs, CA and nephew Bobby Quinn and family of Fredericksburg, TX. Stan was preceded in death by his parents, his sister-in-law Joleen (Wessel) Bock and nephew Gary Bock.

Visitation without family present will be Sunday, December 27 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday at the Bennington Cemetery.&nbsp; Masks are required.&nbsp; Memorials are to the Bennington Bible Church or Bennington E.M.S. and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Stan Quinn, Bennington, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis.Stan was born on May 20, 1929 in Altadena. CA to Clarence ‘C.B.’ and Theresa (Chapman) Quinn. The Quinn family first came to Kansas from Ireland in the late 1850s and has always ‘worked the land.’Stan graduated from BHS in 1947 and was a partner in the family’s registered-Holstein dairy business and farming operation. He married Jacquetta Sue Wessel on August 18, 1951 at Ft. Lewis, Washington, shortly before spending two years in Germany, serving in the Army during the Korean War. Stan described his years in Europe as culturally enlightening and a spark from which he encouraged his children’s participation in the arts. Music was important to Stan. His strong bass voice blended well when he sang at school, church and with Salina barbershop singers. Stan loved to dance and particularly enjoyed big band and Southern Gospel music.During his 41-year farming career, Stan delighted in caring for his cattle, which in later years included an outstanding cow-calf herd of registered Beefalo. Stan innovated and introduced to the area a wheat-rye-oat hybrid called triticale - a unique forage and seed crop. He was an active horse show and 4-H dad, and served on the national board of the American Beefalo World Registry. Stan loved his blue heeler dogs and all animals under his care.&nbsp;Along with farming and raising his family, Stan sold fencing and cattle-feeding equipment to help other producers be more successful. Over the years, he and Sue enjoyed shopping for antiques and refinishing furniture.&nbsp;Although not college-educated, Stan believed in life-long learning and mentored numerous young people to successful careers. Among his most rewarding hours were teaching son Jay, who was a quick learner, the ins and outs of farm-machinery maintenance and repair, or traveling with daughter Kay to compete in horse shows and rodeos.&nbsp;Stan and Sue retired to his childhood farm in 1994. He gave his time and talents to help build and grow Bennington Bible Church, serving as deacon. Stan was never shy about sharing his faith and often talked about God and his healing power as he did everyday tasks alongside others. Stan’s civic involvements include helping establish BIG (Bennington Improvement Group) in 1995 and was a member of the Bennington Lions Club and VFW Post 3201.Stan is survived by wife Sue, son Jay and daughter Kay; brother Bob (Karen) Quinn of Kiowa, CO; niece Brenda (Quinn) Fraser and family of Minneapolis, niece Jeannine (Bock) Green of Desert Hot Springs, CA and nephew Bobby Quinn and family of Fredericksburg, TX. Stan was preceded in death by his parents, his sister-in-law Joleen (Wessel) Bock and nephew Gary Bock.Visitation without family present will be Sunday, December 27 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday at the Bennington Cemetery.&nbsp; Masks are required.&nbsp; Memorials are to the Bennington Bible Church or Bennington E.M.S. and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Stanley J. Quinn

Twila D. Beydler, age 86, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp; She was born July 6, 1934, in Webster County, Nebraska, to Loland and Sarah (Williams) Bartley. &nbsp;

On November 23, 1954, Twila was united in marriage to Bernard D. Beydler, in San Diego, California.&nbsp; They enjoyed 56 years of marriage together, before his death on January 24, 2011.&nbsp; Moving to WaKeeney in 1973, she was co-owner of WaKeeney Truck Line Inc. where she had served as secretary, bookkeeper and all-around boss since 1982.&nbsp; Twila was known to everyone associated with the business as “Gramma”.

Twila enjoyed watching Nascar and KU basketball on TV, and going to see late model dirt track racing in person.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in sporting and various other events whenever she could be in attendance.

Twila loved to spend time fishing.&nbsp; She spent many long hours on the water catching everything from catfish to white bass and wipers.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed the extended fishing trips with family to Lake Texoma to catch stripers.&nbsp; Even though she normally did not catch the most fish, it was known by all that she usually caught the biggest.

Left to mourn her passing are three children, Larry (Carla) Beydler, Rhonda (Robert) Whisler, and Alvin (Becky) Beydler, all of WaKeeney; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Darral (Patti) Bartley, Alan (Donna) Bartley, and Jerry (Julie) Bartley; sister, Sharon (Larry) Kaslon; and sisters-in-law, Betty Beydler and Kay Bartley.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Gary Lee Beydler; a sister Marjorie Michalek; two brothers, Bill Bartley, and Bob Bartley; brother-in-law, Kenneth Beydler, sister-in-law, Lorraine Bartley; and granddaughter, Sara Shubert Starr.

She will always be remembered by her many grandchildren, because “Gramma gives the best hugs!!”

Graveside funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp; Due to COVID-19 precautions, masks and social distancing are highly recommended.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5:00 to 7:00 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Masks are highly recommended. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp; Donations made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Twila D. Beydler, age 86, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp; She was born July 6, 1934, in Webster County, Nebraska, to Loland and Sarah (Williams) Bartley. &nbsp;On November 23, 1954, Twila was united in marriage to Bernard D. Beydler, in San Diego, California.&nbsp; They enjoyed 56 years of marriage together, before his death on January 24, 2011.&nbsp; Moving to WaKeeney in 1973, she was co-owner of WaKeeney Truck Line Inc. where she had served as secretary, bookkeeper and all-around boss since 1982.&nbsp; Twila was known to everyone associated with the business as “Gramma”.Twila enjoyed watching Nascar and KU basketball on TV, and going to see late model dirt track racing in person.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in sporting and various other events whenever she could be in attendance.Twila loved to spend time fishing.&nbsp; She spent many long hours on the water catching everything from catfish to white bass and wipers.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed the extended fishing trips with family to Lake Texoma to catch stripers.&nbsp; Even though she normally did not catch the most fish, it was known by all that she usually caught the biggest.Left to mourn her passing are three children, Larry (Carla) Beydler, Rhonda (Robert) Whisler, and Alvin (Becky) Beydler, all of WaKeeney; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Darral (Patti) Bartley, Alan (Donna) Bartley, and Jerry (Julie) Bartley; sister, Sharon (Larry) Kaslon; and sisters-in-law, Betty Beydler and Kay Bartley.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Gary Lee Beydler; a sister Marjorie Michalek; two brothers, Bill Bartley, and Bob Bartley; brother-in-law, Kenneth Beydler, sister-in-law, Lorraine Bartley; and granddaughter, Sara Shubert Starr.She will always be remembered by her many grandchildren, because “Gramma gives the best hugs!!”Graveside funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp; Due to COVID-19 precautions, masks and social distancing are highly recommended.Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5:00 to 7:00 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Masks are highly recommended. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp; Donations made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Twila D. Beydler

Armella M. Schmidt, 94, Hays, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Hays surrounded by her family.

She was born July 4, 1926 on the family
 farm in Vincent the daughter of Henry M. and Catherine E. (Dechant) 
Huser.&nbsp; She graduated from Victoria High School in 1946 and received 
certification in nutrition and health.&nbsp; Armella worked in the pet 
department at Woolworths and was a cook at Alafern Nursing Home in 
Russell, Gorham Schools, and at Cedar View Assisted Living, retiring at 
the age of 83.&nbsp; On November 23, 1948 she was united in marriage to 
Severin Riedel, and they celebrated nearly 31 years of marriage before 
he preceded her in death on October 15, 1979.&nbsp; She married Roy Nuss on 
June 5, 1982, and he preceded her in death.&nbsp; On July 3, 2000 she was 
united in marriage to Marcellus V. Schmidt, and they celebrated 13 years
 of marriage before he preceded her in death on February 24, 2014.&nbsp; She 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary 
#173, and a former member of the Hays VFW Auxiliary.&nbsp; Armella loved her 
home and family, enjoyed reading, cooking and baking, and was a strong, 
faith-filled Catholic woman.&nbsp; She had a huge capacity to love and always
 appreciated the help of others.&nbsp; Her friends and family always looked 
forward to 3:00 coffee and snacks at Armella’s, her cinnamon rolls, and 
Thanksgiving dinners, which she helped cook even at age 91.

Survivors include two sons: Mark Riedel
 and wife Miechel’le of Whispering Pines, NC and Patrick Riedel and wife
 Diana of Russell, a daughter: Melesia Roberts and husband Daniel of 
Hays, two step-sons: Francis F. Schmidt and wife Miko of Mulvane and 
Marcellus E. Schmidt and wife Mary of Plainfield, IN, two 
step-daughters: JoAnn Braun and husband Leroy of Victoria, and Benita 
Quimby and husband Dean of Derby, a brother: Leon Huser of Vincent, 
three sisters: Stella Braun and Arlene Wittman and husband Warren, all 
of Victoria, and Henrietta Herl of Salina, two sisters-in-law: Norma 
Huser of Vincent and Lucille Knoll of Hays, eight grandchildren: Landon 
Kuhn and wife Gina, Katie Leikam and husband William, Kara Burkholder 
and husband Jarod, Severin Riedel, Dominic Riedel, Tyler Riedel, Casey 
Maguire and Morgan Galbicek, and Jarrod Riedel, five great 
grandchildren: Riley, Dax, Cruz, Wrenlee, and Ronan, and numerous nieces
 and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husbands, four brothers: Gregory, Earl, Julian G. and 
Julian R. Huser, four sisters: Lenora F. Thomas, Maxiline Kisner, Mary 
Huser, and Katherine Mermis.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Hays with Fr. Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Ann’s 
Cemetery in Walker.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 
service time on Tuesday at the Church.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will 
be at 7:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to
 St. Boniface Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Armella may 
be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Armella M. Schmidt, 94, Hays, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Hays surrounded by her family.She was born July 4, 1926 on the family
 farm in Vincent the daughter of Henry M. and Catherine E. (Dechant) 
Huser.&nbsp; She graduated from Victoria High School in 1946 and received 
certification in nutrition and health.&nbsp; Armella worked in the pet 
department at Woolworths and was a cook at Alafern Nursing Home in 
Russell, Gorham Schools, and at Cedar View Assisted Living, retiring at 
the age of 83.&nbsp; On November 23, 1948 she was united in marriage to 
Severin Riedel, and they celebrated nearly 31 years of marriage before 
he preceded her in death on October 15, 1979.&nbsp; She married Roy Nuss on 
June 5, 1982, and he preceded her in death.&nbsp; On July 3, 2000 she was 
united in marriage to Marcellus V. Schmidt, and they celebrated 13 years
 of marriage before he preceded her in death on February 24, 2014.&nbsp; She 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary 
#173, and a former member of the Hays VFW Auxiliary.&nbsp; Armella loved her 
home and family, enjoyed reading, cooking and baking, and was a strong, 
faith-filled Catholic woman.&nbsp; She had a huge capacity to love and always
 appreciated the help of others.&nbsp; Her friends and family always looked 
forward to 3:00 coffee and snacks at Armella’s, her cinnamon rolls, and 
Thanksgiving dinners, which she helped cook even at age 91.Survivors include two sons: Mark Riedel
 and wife Miechel’le of Whispering Pines, NC and Patrick Riedel and wife
 Diana of Russell, a daughter: Melesia Roberts and husband Daniel of 
Hays, two step-sons: Francis F. Schmidt and wife Miko of Mulvane and 
Marcellus E. Schmidt and wife Mary of Plainfield, IN, two 
step-daughters: JoAnn Braun and husband Leroy of Victoria, and Benita 
Quimby and husband Dean of Derby, a brother: Leon Huser of Vincent, 
three sisters: Stella Braun and Arlene Wittman and husband Warren, all 
of Victoria, and Henrietta Herl of Salina, two sisters-in-law: Norma 
Huser of Vincent and Lucille Knoll of Hays, eight grandchildren: Landon 
Kuhn and wife Gina, Katie Leikam and husband William, Kara Burkholder 
and husband Jarod, Severin Riedel, Dominic Riedel, Tyler Riedel, Casey 
Maguire and Morgan Galbicek, and Jarrod Riedel, five great 
grandchildren: Riley, Dax, Cruz, Wrenlee, and Ronan, and numerous nieces
 and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husbands, four brothers: Gregory, Earl, Julian G. and 
Julian R. Huser, four sisters: Lenora F. Thomas, Maxiline Kisner, Mary 
Huser, and Katherine Mermis.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Hays with Fr. Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Ann’s 
Cemetery in Walker.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 
service time on Tuesday at the Church.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will 
be at 7:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to
 St. Boniface Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Armella may 
be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Armella M. Schmidt

&nbsp; Hillsboro - Wilmer Henry Thiessen, 89, passed away from this life on earth to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hildegard, his children, Charlene (Fred DeLoera) Thiessen, Lynette (Dwight) Roth, Shaun (Karen) Thiessen, and Vonda (Duane) Kinser. His grandchildren, Aaron (Alena) Almendarez, Jessie (Adam) Hartke, Sandy (David Snyir) Almendarez, Alex Thiessen, Zac Thiessen, Andrew Kinser, and Daniel Kinser. His great-grandchildren, Henry Hartke, Asa Almendarez, Garrett Snyir and Leona Snyir. And his brother, Virgil (Nelda) Thiessen. Burial will take place on Tuesday, December 29, at 1:00 p.m. in the Gnadenau Cemetery outside of Hillsboro, Kansas. A Memorial Service will be planned for later in Spring of 2021. Memorials to Tabor College in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin Wilmer Henry Thiessen, 89, passed away from this life on earth to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. Wilmer was born on a cold, winter day, January 30, 1931 to Henry and Anna Thiessen outside of Henderson, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm in a family of seven children, Herbert, Linda, Berniece, Martha, Melvin, Wilmer and Virgil. He often shared vivid memories of the many adventures he had with his siblings, especially his brothers Melvin and Virgil. (It’s amazing that he made it to adulthood, hearing the stories he told.) It was a happy life and he was a happy boy. His life revolved around the family farm, his church, the Henderson Mennonite Brethren Church, and his school. He attended elementary school in the local country school near his home. His high school years were spent at the Henderson High School in town. He often told how his first mode of transportation to high school was his horse. He graduated in 1948. After high school he was able to begin his college studies at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. It was there that he met a young lady in the bookstore on the first day of classes. Her name was Hildegard Krieger. After several years, and other adventures in between, he married that young lady, Hildegard, on June 6, 1954 in the Bessie MB Church outside of her hometown of Cordell, Oklahoma. They began their married life in Denver, Colorado where Wilmer had served in 1W Service during the early 1950s. They, along with several other young couples, helped to start the Garden Park Mennonite Brethren Church in Denver. Many of those same couples joined together and built what became Deer Creek Christian Camp in the mountains outside of Bailey, CO. There Wilmer enjoyed many hours building and working alongside Christian friends. They lived a happy life in Denver and Littleton, Colorado (with short periods also living in Henderson, NE and Hillsboro, KS) for the next 20 years. During these years they added to their family. Charlene was born in 1955 during their time living in Henderson, NE. After moving the family back to Denver, Lynette joined the family in 1958, Shaun in 1961 and Vonda in 1965. In the early 1970s, Wilmer and Hildegard also helped to birth another church family, Bellview Acres Mennonite Brethren Church in Littleton, CO. After 20 years in the Denver and Littleton area, Wilmer was offered a job at the Mennonite Brethren Missions Office in Hillsboro, Kansas. They moved the family in June 1974. They spent the next 40some years working, worshiping and just enjoying the life God gave them in Hillsboro. In September of 2018, Wilmer and Hildegard made the decision to move to Wichita, Kansas to be closer to their children because of Hildegard’s diagnosis of dementia. They enjoyed two years in their new home at Kansas Masonic Home where Hildegard still resides. The last few years of Wilmer’s life were consumed with caring for his bride of 66 years. They had some difficult times, but they also enjoyed many happy days getting to know their neighbors and staff members at KMH. Wilmer is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna, his brothers, Herbert and Melvin, his sisters, Linda, Berniece, and Martha. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hildegard, his children, Charlene (Fred DeLoera) Thiessen, Lynette (Dwight) Roth, Shaun (Karen) Thiessen, and Vonda (Duane) Kinser. His grandchildren, Aaron (Alena) Almendarez, Jessie (Adam) Hartke, Sandy (David Snyir) Almendarez, Alex Thiessen, Zac Thiessen, Andrew Kinser and Daniel Kinser. His great-grandchildren, Henry Hartke, Asa Almendarez, Garrett Snyir and Leona Snyir. And his brother, Virgil (Nelda) Thiessen. Burial will take place on Tuesday, December 29, in the Gnadenau Cemetery outside of Hillsboro, Kansas. A Memorial Service will be planned for later in Spring of 2021. Wilmer never knew a stranger and he accumulated friends wherever he went. So, the family would like to thank his many family and friends who enriched his life throughout the years. Especially his last two years at Kansas Masonic Home when he needed extra help in caring for Hildegard, thank you to the KMH staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Hillsboro - Wilmer Henry Thiessen, 89, passed away from this life on earth to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hildegard, his children, Charlene (Fred DeLoera) Thiessen, Lynette (Dwight) Roth, Shaun (Karen) Thiessen, and Vonda (Duane) Kinser. His grandchildren, Aaron (Alena) Almendarez, Jessie (Adam) Hartke, Sandy (David Snyir) Almendarez, Alex Thiessen, Zac Thiessen, Andrew Kinser, and Daniel Kinser. His great-grandchildren, Henry Hartke, Asa Almendarez, Garrett Snyir and Leona Snyir. And his brother, Virgil (Nelda) Thiessen. Burial will take place on Tuesday, December 29, at 1:00 p.m. in the Gnadenau Cemetery outside of Hillsboro, Kansas. A Memorial Service will be planned for later in Spring of 2021. Memorials to Tabor College in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin Wilmer Henry Thiessen, 89, passed away from this life on earth to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. Wilmer was born on a cold, winter day, January 30, 1931 to Henry and Anna Thiessen outside of Henderson, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm in a family of seven children, Herbert, Linda, Berniece, Martha, Melvin, Wilmer and Virgil. He often shared vivid memories of the many adventures he had with his siblings, especially his brothers Melvin and Virgil. (It’s amazing that he made it to adulthood, hearing the stories he told.) It was a happy life and he was a happy boy. His life revolved around the family farm, his church, the Henderson Mennonite Brethren Church, and his school. He attended elementary school in the local country school near his home. His high school years were spent at the Henderson High School in town. He often told how his first mode of transportation to high school was his horse. He graduated in 1948. After high school he was able to begin his college studies at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. It was there that he met a young lady in the bookstore on the first day of classes. Her name was Hildegard Krieger. After several years, and other adventures in between, he married that young lady, Hildegard, on June 6, 1954 in the Bessie MB Church outside of her hometown of Cordell, Oklahoma. They began their married life in Denver, Colorado where Wilmer had served in 1W Service during the early 1950s. They, along with several other young couples, helped to start the Garden Park Mennonite Brethren Church in Denver. Many of those same couples joined together and built what became Deer Creek Christian Camp in the mountains outside of Bailey, CO. There Wilmer enjoyed many hours building and working alongside Christian friends. They lived a happy life in Denver and Littleton, Colorado (with short periods also living in Henderson, NE and Hillsboro, KS) for the next 20 years. During these years they added to their family. Charlene was born in 1955 during their time living in Henderson, NE. After moving the family back to Denver, Lynette joined the family in 1958, Shaun in 1961 and Vonda in 1965. In the early 1970s, Wilmer and Hildegard also helped to birth another church family, Bellview Acres Mennonite Brethren Church in Littleton, CO. After 20 years in the Denver and Littleton area, Wilmer was offered a job at the Mennonite Brethren Missions Office in Hillsboro, Kansas. They moved the family in June 1974. They spent the next 40some years working, worshiping and just enjoying the life God gave them in Hillsboro. In September of 2018, Wilmer and Hildegard made the decision to move to Wichita, Kansas to be closer to their children because of Hildegard’s diagnosis of dementia. They enjoyed two years in their new home at Kansas Masonic Home where Hildegard still resides. The last few years of Wilmer’s life were consumed with caring for his bride of 66 years. They had some difficult times, but they also enjoyed many happy days getting to know their neighbors and staff members at KMH. Wilmer is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna, his brothers, Herbert and Melvin, his sisters, Linda, Berniece, and Martha. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hildegard, his children, Charlene (Fred DeLoera) Thiessen, Lynette (Dwight) Roth, Shaun (Karen) Thiessen, and Vonda (Duane) Kinser. His grandchildren, Aaron (Alena) Almendarez, Jessie (Adam) Hartke, Sandy (David Snyir) Almendarez, Alex Thiessen, Zac Thiessen, Andrew Kinser and Daniel Kinser. His great-grandchildren, Henry Hartke, Asa Almendarez, Garrett Snyir and Leona Snyir. And his brother, Virgil (Nelda) Thiessen. Burial will take place on Tuesday, December 29, in the Gnadenau Cemetery outside of Hillsboro, Kansas. A Memorial Service will be planned for later in Spring of 2021. Wilmer never knew a stranger and he accumulated friends wherever he went. So, the family would like to thank his many family and friends who enriched his life throughout the years. Especially his last two years at Kansas Masonic Home when he needed extra help in caring for Hildegard, thank you to the KMH staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wilmer Henry Thiessen

Dr. Eugene C. “Bud” Jarus, 91, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born January 16, 1929 at home in Wilson, KS, the only child of Emil C. and Mayme E. (Soukup) Jarus.

&nbsp; As a young boy he proudly earned the honor of becoming an Eagle Scout, an achievement he spoke about often throughout his life.

&nbsp; After graduation from Wilson High School with the classs of 1947, Bud attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence for two years, Conception Seminary College in Conception, MO, and Fort Hays State University, earning an AB in Economics.

&nbsp; Bud served three and a half years in the US Army, 51st ARMD ENGR BN, two of which were as Company Commander of Company B. He was a member of the Wilson American Legion Post 262, participating in Memorial Day services as Reader of the Roll Call.

&nbsp; Bud married Lucille Marie Ney on June 8, 1957, in Wilson. She preceded him in death, in April of 2017, just two month before their 60th anniversary.

&nbsp; Bud attended the University of Missouri Kansas City Dental School. Upon graduation, Bud and Lu settled in Ellsworth, where he practiced dentistry for 30 years until retirement in 1990. They were both active members of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, where he was involved in the choir and Knights of Columbus for many years. They enjoyed Fine Arts, and serving in any capacity needed in local organizations.

&nbsp; Doc was an avid fisherman who spent many hours on area lakes and rivers with friends and family, boating, and displaying he and Lu’s endless spirit of hospitality. Both enjoyed traveling in the States and overseas. They spent countless hours invested in family activities. Everyone will miss his quick wit, sense of humor, appreciation of a good joke, laughter, the great parties, and his dedication to helping people through dentistry. He would tell us all to "KEEP SMILING.”

&nbsp; Doc is survived by his two daughters, Melanie Davis and Amy Stonebraker (Ken) both of Salina; six grandchildren, Angela Peterson of Smolan, Jordan Davis of Colorado Springs, CO, Jessica Olson (Josh) of Salina, Nicole Davis of Colorado Springs, Justin Stonebraker (Tierra Lundgren) of Salina, and Micaela Davis of Salina; nine great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife Lucille, and his aunt Anna M. Soukup, whom he was very close to.

&nbsp; Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with vigil/rosary service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Masks will be required.

&nbsp; A private funeral mass will take place at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson with burial following at the Wilson Catholic Cemetery with military honors.

&nbsp; Memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities or the Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure>Dr. Eugene C. “Bud” Jarus, 91, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born January 16, 1929 at home in Wilson, KS, the only child of Emil C. and Mayme E. (Soukup) Jarus.&nbsp; As a young boy he proudly earned the honor of becoming an Eagle Scout, an achievement he spoke about often throughout his life.&nbsp; After graduation from Wilson High School with the classs of 1947, Bud attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence for two years, Conception Seminary College in Conception, MO, and Fort Hays State University, earning an AB in Economics.&nbsp; Bud served three and a half years in the US Army, 51st ARMD ENGR BN, two of which were as Company Commander of Company B. He was a member of the Wilson American Legion Post 262, participating in Memorial Day services as Reader of the Roll Call.&nbsp; Bud married Lucille Marie Ney on June 8, 1957, in Wilson. She preceded him in death, in April of 2017, just two month before their 60th anniversary.&nbsp; Bud attended the University of Missouri Kansas City Dental School. Upon graduation, Bud and Lu settled in Ellsworth, where he practiced dentistry for 30 years until retirement in 1990. They were both active members of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, where he was involved in the choir and Knights of Columbus for many years. They enjoyed Fine Arts, and serving in any capacity needed in local organizations.&nbsp; Doc was an avid fisherman who spent many hours on area lakes and rivers with friends and family, boating, and displaying he and Lu’s endless spirit of hospitality. Both enjoyed traveling in the States and overseas. They spent countless hours invested in family activities. Everyone will miss his quick wit, sense of humor, appreciation of a good joke, laughter, the great parties, and his dedication to helping people through dentistry. He would tell us all to "KEEP SMILING.”&nbsp; Doc is survived by his two daughters, Melanie Davis and Amy Stonebraker (Ken) both of Salina; six grandchildren, Angela Peterson of Smolan, Jordan Davis of Colorado Springs, CO, Jessica Olson (Josh) of Salina, Nicole Davis of Colorado Springs, Justin Stonebraker (Tierra Lundgren) of Salina, and Micaela Davis of Salina; nine great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife Lucille, and his aunt Anna M. Soukup, whom he was very close to.&nbsp; Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with vigil/rosary service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Masks will be required.&nbsp; A private funeral mass will take place at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilson with burial following at the Wilson Catholic Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp; Memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities or the Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Dr. Eugene C. “Bud” Jarus

Carrol M. Casey, better known as Cabe or Cabo, passed into the arms of His Savior on the morning of Dec. 19th 2020 at the age of 89.

&nbsp;&nbsp; Cabe lived a quiet and unassuming life marked by sacrifice, loyalty, humility, and an occasional flare of Irish temper. His happiest and most treasured moments were spent in the company of his wife Joyce. Together they marveled at the beauty of the natural world surrounding them on the farm where they spent 70 years of marriage and raised their five children (Terry Wiechman, Topeka, Barry Casey, Hannibal Mo., Diana Keezer, Downs, Tedd Casey, Wichita, and Todd Casey, Hutchinson). Over their 70 years together they welcomed&nbsp;nieces, nephews, in laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many of their children's friends into their home.&nbsp; He said his happiest years were when his children were young.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; Cabe had a way with cats and among other things loved the Yankees, Gunsmoke, Sunny D, Pollyanna, fudge with popcorn, listening to his favorite song&nbsp;“Run for the Roses" and most of all hearing his children laugh.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by his wife Joyce and their large extended family. The family is honoring his wishes for a private graveside service.

“Till we meet again, Dad, thank you for&nbsp;everything. We love you now and will love you forever.”

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;“Still waters run deep.”

Cremation has taken place &amp; graveside services will take place at a later date.

Carrol M. Casey, better known as Cabe or Cabo, passed into the arms of His Savior on the morning of Dec. 19th 2020 at the age of 89.&nbsp;&nbsp; Cabe lived a quiet and unassuming life marked by sacrifice, loyalty, humility, and an occasional flare of Irish temper. His happiest and most treasured moments were spent in the company of his wife Joyce. Together they marveled at the beauty of the natural world surrounding them on the farm where they spent 70 years of marriage and raised their five children (Terry Wiechman, Topeka, Barry Casey, Hannibal Mo., Diana Keezer, Downs, Tedd Casey, Wichita, and Todd Casey, Hutchinson). Over their 70 years together they welcomed&nbsp;nieces, nephews, in laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many of their children's friends into their home.&nbsp; He said his happiest years were when his children were young.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cabe had a way with cats and among other things loved the Yankees, Gunsmoke, Sunny D, Pollyanna, fudge with popcorn, listening to his favorite song&nbsp;“Run for the Roses" and most of all hearing his children laugh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by his wife Joyce and their large extended family. The family is honoring his wishes for a private graveside service.“Till we meet again, Dad, thank you for&nbsp;everything. We love you now and will love you forever.”&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;“Still waters run deep.”Cremation has taken place &amp; graveside services will take place at a later date.

Carrol M. Casey

Kenneth Dean Muller, age 91 lifetime resident of Council Grove, Kansas passed away December 21, 2020.&nbsp; He was born January 3, 1929 in Abilene, KS to Fred and Nora (Leckron) Muller. He attended grade school in Delavan, before moving to the Hillsprings Community in 1938, where he attended school until the 8th grade. Kenneth lived his entire life in the Four Mile Community.&nbsp; He was in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Kenneth married Donna Schoof Muller in 1954 and later divorced in 1992.&nbsp; He later married Eleanor Hertlein Phillips on February 14, 2003.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Freda Brockelman, son Todd Muller, and wife Eleanor.

Kenny is survived by his daughter Suzanne Hokett and husband Joe, of Salina; son Richard Muller and wife Tammy, of Council Grove; step-daughters Cindy Krisman (Dale), of Emporia and JaNell Brown (Jack), of Dwight; grandson Ty Muller of Austin, TX and granddaughter Megan McNeal (Henry) of Omaha, NE; Sara Weaver (Jesse) of Osage City and Jordan Krisman of Wichita; and numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kenny will lie in state from 1:00 to 3:00, Monday, December 28th, at Sawyer Funeral Home. &nbsp;&nbsp;Graveside services will be held at 2:00, Tuesday, December 29th, at Four Mile Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are required. Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County Youth Rodeo Association or Morris County 4-H Foundation.&nbsp; They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

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 </figure>Kenneth Dean Muller, age 91 lifetime resident of Council Grove, Kansas passed away December 21, 2020.&nbsp; He was born January 3, 1929 in Abilene, KS to Fred and Nora (Leckron) Muller. He attended grade school in Delavan, before moving to the Hillsprings Community in 1938, where he attended school until the 8th grade. Kenneth lived his entire life in the Four Mile Community.&nbsp; He was in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Kenneth married Donna Schoof Muller in 1954 and later divorced in 1992.&nbsp; He later married Eleanor Hertlein Phillips on February 14, 2003.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Freda Brockelman, son Todd Muller, and wife Eleanor.Kenny is survived by his daughter Suzanne Hokett and husband Joe, of Salina; son Richard Muller and wife Tammy, of Council Grove; step-daughters Cindy Krisman (Dale), of Emporia and JaNell Brown (Jack), of Dwight; grandson Ty Muller of Austin, TX and granddaughter Megan McNeal (Henry) of Omaha, NE; Sara Weaver (Jesse) of Osage City and Jordan Krisman of Wichita; and numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren.Kenny will lie in state from 1:00 to 3:00, Monday, December 28th, at Sawyer Funeral Home. &nbsp;&nbsp;Graveside services will be held at 2:00, Tuesday, December 29th, at Four Mile Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are required. Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County Youth Rodeo Association or Morris County 4-H Foundation.&nbsp; They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Kenneth Dean Muller

December 22, 1959~December 21, 2020(age 60)

Gene’s life began on December 22, 1959 in Herington.&nbsp; He was the son of Donald Herpich and Shirley (Bell) Herpich-Harmon.&nbsp; Gene was a 1978 graduate of Herington High School.&nbsp; He loved to farm and ranch.&nbsp; Gene owned his own spraying business and did custom farming for area farmers.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to the former Alfrieda Byers on August 31, 2003 at the First Christian Church in Herington.&nbsp;Gene was a good steward of his land and loved to work.&nbsp; He enjoyed deer and dove hunting, shooting clay pigeons and downhill skiing in Colorado.&nbsp; Gene was very social and loved visiting with friends.

His loving family includes his wife Alfrieda of Burdick, mother and step father Shirley and Lester Harmon of Herington; children Nick (Ashley) Herpich of Herington, and Morgan ( James Wegner) Herpich of Abilene; step children Kevin Smith of Chapman, Jami (Chad Weller) Bell of Chapman, Erin Smith of Abilene, Matthew (Crystal) Smith of Raymore, MO, Scott (Sara) Smith of Salina and Randi Smith of Salina; 13 grandchildren; siblings Thomas (Connie) Herpich of Burdick, Kerry (Ken) Swinney of Derby, Scott ( Kathy) Herpich of Herington, and Lori (Arthur) Hughes of Wichita and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Gene passed away on December 21, 2020 at Via Christi-Manhattan.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his father. &nbsp;His family will gather with friends on Saturday December 26, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Herington led by Pastor Shawn Baird.&nbsp; He will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Gene’s name may be directed to Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice.&nbsp; Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory at www.ymzfh.com

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 </figure><h2>Gene L. Herpich</h2>December 22, 1959~December 21, 2020(age 60)Gene’s life began on December 22, 1959 in Herington.&nbsp; He was the son of Donald Herpich and Shirley (Bell) Herpich-Harmon.&nbsp; Gene was a 1978 graduate of Herington High School.&nbsp; He loved to farm and ranch.&nbsp; Gene owned his own spraying business and did custom farming for area farmers.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to the former Alfrieda Byers on August 31, 2003 at the First Christian Church in Herington.&nbsp;Gene was a good steward of his land and loved to work.&nbsp; He enjoyed deer and dove hunting, shooting clay pigeons and downhill skiing in Colorado.&nbsp; Gene was very social and loved visiting with friends.His loving family includes his wife Alfrieda of Burdick, mother and step father Shirley and Lester Harmon of Herington; children Nick (Ashley) Herpich of Herington, and Morgan ( James Wegner) Herpich of Abilene; step children Kevin Smith of Chapman, Jami (Chad Weller) Bell of Chapman, Erin Smith of Abilene, Matthew (Crystal) Smith of Raymore, MO, Scott (Sara) Smith of Salina and Randi Smith of Salina; 13 grandchildren; siblings Thomas (Connie) Herpich of Burdick, Kerry (Ken) Swinney of Derby, Scott ( Kathy) Herpich of Herington, and Lori (Arthur) Hughes of Wichita and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Gene passed away on December 21, 2020 at Via Christi-Manhattan.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his father. &nbsp;His family will gather with friends on Saturday December 26, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Herington led by Pastor Shawn Baird.&nbsp; He will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Gene’s name may be directed to Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice.&nbsp; Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory at www.ymzfh.com

Gene L. Herpich

&nbsp; Judy Kessinger Hilton of Abilene died December 15, 2020. She was born to Ed and Mona Kessinger July 13, 1942 in Wichita, KS. 

Judy married Ralph Hilton August 1, 1964. 

A celebration of her life will be announced and held at some point after the Covid pandemic has passed.

After graduation from Junction City High School in 1960, she earned her bachelor of science in speech pathology at Wichita University Institute of Logopedics in 1964 and her masters there in 1969. She worked as a speech pathologist at the Institute of Logopedics until she and family moved to Abilene in 1971, to purchase Abilene Printing Company. She then worked speech pathology for the Central Kansas Cooperative until her retirement.

Judy was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, serving on several church committees and as a member of the John Wesley Bell Choir and directed the children’s Ring Praise bell choir. 

She was a volunteer in reading programs in Dickinson County Schools. 

As a member of the End of the Trail Quilters Guild, she crafted Hospice Quilts for distribution to patients in hospice and was an avid reader, bridge and mahjong player.

Judy was a great woman of faith and she was indeed an incarnation of God’s love on earth. 

She participated on the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King said, “I have a dream” and she walked the paths of Jesus in Israel and renewed her baptism in the Jordan River. 

Judy always acted out of kindness and love. Judy had an open heart. She would share how each person is not better or worse than another, but “different,” bringing strengths to nourish and weaknesses to overlook.

Her nature to always look at things in a positive light made her a beacon of joy and laughter. Judy taught her children, “Don’t be sad it’s over. Be glad it happened.” She was quick to laugh, including at herself, though she freely admitted she wasn’t a good teller of jokes. Her sense of humor was sharp and dry, perhaps understated yet ever-present.

In college, Judy earned the nickname “Carrie” as in Carrie Nation. Judy was a supporter and enforcer of order and efficiency, both in the family and among friends. 

She loved children, Dairy Queen, the smells of chocolate and of roses, sailing with Ralph, and was an avid Kansas basketball fan.

Judy’s mother was a newspaper columnist in Junction City and described her daughter upon high school graduation this way: “It would be difficult for us to tell you how much of a void her leaving left in our home. We lost more than a daughter, the family lost their second mother, and the office lost a real newspaper woman. Judy was a columnist, bookkeeper, cook, chauffeur, baby sitter, supervisor of the homework, disciplinarian of the young ones, but more than anything else, she is one of her parents’ best friends. We miss her.”

Her brother, Jan, wrote on Facebook, “While I say that Judy probably was the nicest person I have known, she was tough. Judy understood that to learn to overcome frustration, a person must at times be frustrated. To learn to give their best effort, a person must be challenged. To learn to succeed, a person must learn to overcome failure. This approach is not an easy one, but the legacy of her efforts will be experienced for decades to come by each child who was blessed to have Judy work with them and for all who called her friend or family.”

Judy’s passing leaves a void in Abilene and for all she touched in her outreach, teaching and the example she lived. Judy was a partner in nurturing and caring for her students and a professional who cared about each person as an individual, a person who put the needs of others ahead of her own. We lose a giver, a committed educator, a leader, a follower and supporter, a person whose pursuit of excellence raised standards for the community.

Judy was predeceased by husband Ralph Hilton; parents Ed and Mona Kessinger and brother, Kurt Kessinger. 

She is survived by her children Sean Hilton (Kristine Meyer), Abilene; Robin (Stephanie Oura) Hilton, North Arlington, VA; and Shannon (David) Kelman, Westwood, KS; Grandchildren George and Clementine Hilton, Ashton Baker, Laila Kelman and great grandson James Hamilton; sisters Kristin Benjamin, Woodland Hills, CA: Lisa (Larry) Divel, Abilene; and brother Jan (Jeanne) Kessinger, Overland Park, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the End of the Trail Quilters Guild and may be mailed to Martin Becker Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St., Abilene, Kansas 67410&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Judy Kessinger Hilton of Abilene died December 15, 2020. She was born to Ed and Mona Kessinger July 13, 1942 in Wichita, KS. Judy married Ralph Hilton August 1, 1964. A celebration of her life will be announced and held at some point after the Covid pandemic has passed. After graduation from Junction City High School in 1960, she earned her bachelor of science in speech pathology at Wichita University Institute of Logopedics in 1964 and her masters there in 1969. She worked as a speech pathologist at the Institute of Logopedics until she and family moved to Abilene in 1971, to purchase Abilene Printing Company. She then worked speech pathology for the Central Kansas Cooperative until her retirement. Judy was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, serving on several church committees and as a member of the John Wesley Bell Choir and directed the children’s Ring Praise bell choir. She was a volunteer in reading programs in Dickinson County Schools. As a member of the End of the Trail Quilters Guild, she crafted Hospice Quilts for distribution to patients in hospice and was an avid reader, bridge and mahjong player. Judy was a great woman of faith and she was indeed an incarnation of God’s love on earth. She participated on the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King said, “I have a dream” and she walked the paths of Jesus in Israel and renewed her baptism in the Jordan River. Judy always acted out of kindness and love. Judy had an open heart. She would share how each person is not better or worse than another, but “different,” bringing strengths to nourish and weaknesses to overlook. Her nature to always look at things in a positive light made her a beacon of joy and laughter. Judy taught her children, “Don’t be sad it’s over. Be glad it happened.” She was quick to laugh, including at herself, though she freely admitted she wasn’t a good teller of jokes. Her sense of humor was sharp and dry, perhaps understated yet ever-present. In college, Judy earned the nickname “Carrie” as in Carrie Nation. Judy was a supporter and enforcer of order and efficiency, both in the family and among friends. She loved children, Dairy Queen, the smells of chocolate and of roses, sailing with Ralph, and was an avid Kansas basketball fan. Judy’s mother was a newspaper columnist in Junction City and described her daughter upon high school graduation this way: “It would be difficult for us to tell you how much of a void her leaving left in our home. We lost more than a daughter, the family lost their second mother, and the office lost a real newspaper woman. Judy was a columnist, bookkeeper, cook, chauffeur, baby sitter, supervisor of the homework, disciplinarian of the young ones, but more than anything else, she is one of her parents’ best friends. We miss her.” Her brother, Jan, wrote on Facebook, “While I say that Judy probably was the nicest person I have known, she was tough. Judy understood that to learn to overcome frustration, a person must at times be frustrated. To learn to give their best effort, a person must be challenged. To learn to succeed, a person must learn to overcome failure. This approach is not an easy one, but the legacy of her efforts will be experienced for decades to come by each child who was blessed to have Judy work with them and for all who called her friend or family.” Judy’s passing leaves a void in Abilene and for all she touched in her outreach, teaching and the example she lived. Judy was a partner in nurturing and caring for her students and a professional who cared about each person as an individual, a person who put the needs of others ahead of her own. We lose a giver, a committed educator, a leader, a follower and supporter, a person whose pursuit of excellence raised standards for the community. Judy was predeceased by husband Ralph Hilton; parents Ed and Mona Kessinger and brother, Kurt Kessinger. She is survived by her children Sean Hilton (Kristine Meyer), Abilene; Robin (Stephanie Oura) Hilton, North Arlington, VA; and Shannon (David) Kelman, Westwood, KS; Grandchildren George and Clementine Hilton, Ashton Baker, Laila Kelman and great grandson James Hamilton; sisters Kristin Benjamin, Woodland Hills, CA: Lisa (Larry) Divel, Abilene; and brother Jan (Jeanne) Kessinger, Overland Park, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the End of the Trail Quilters Guild and may be mailed to Martin Becker Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St., Abilene, Kansas 67410&nbsp;&nbsp;

Judy Kessinger Hilton

Alberta Ann Hart, 59, of New Cambria, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born August 25, 1961 in Great Bend, KS.

She worked for Iron Skillet as a Waitress.

She was preceded in death by her daughter; Twyla Hart, a great-grandson; Able Nix, brother; Loren Whisant and a sister; Wanda Lee.

Survivors include her parents; Alva Morgan and Wanetta Mason, beloved husband of 42 years; Philip Hart of the home, her son; Timothy J. Hart of Hoisington, brothers; Marion D. Morgan of Bull Head, AZ. and Harold Mason, sisters; Linda Kowalsky of Ellinwood, and Roberta Nelson of Great Bend, one granddaughter; Anna Jackson and two great-granddaughters; Charlotte Jackson and Rylee Jackson.

Visitation and funeral service will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 with her visitation at 10:00am, 1 hour prior to the start of her funeral service at 11:00 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.

Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

For online condolences contact Roselawn at

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 </figure>Alberta Ann Hart, 59, of New Cambria, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born August 25, 1961 in Great Bend, KS.She worked for Iron Skillet as a Waitress.She was preceded in death by her daughter; Twyla Hart, a great-grandson; Able Nix, brother; Loren Whisant and a sister; Wanda Lee.Survivors include her parents; Alva Morgan and Wanetta Mason, beloved husband of 42 years; Philip Hart of the home, her son; Timothy J. Hart of Hoisington, brothers; Marion D. Morgan of Bull Head, AZ. and Harold Mason, sisters; Linda Kowalsky of Ellinwood, and Roberta Nelson of Great Bend, one granddaughter; Anna Jackson and two great-granddaughters; Charlotte Jackson and Rylee Jackson.Visitation and funeral service will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 with her visitation at 10:00am, 1 hour prior to the start of her funeral service at 11:00 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

Alberta Ann Hart

Matthew Earl Shannon was born February 8, 1971, he passed away December 10, 2020. Matt was the seventh and final child of Jack and Barbara Shannon. He was born during a cold Kansas snowstorm and then welcomed into the warm and loving Shannon home with 5 big sisters and 1 big brother.

Matthew is now reunited with his best friend, his Dad; and his older sister Connie, whom he adored and had a close and loving relationship with.

Matthew was a lifelong resident of Salina, Ks. He enjoyed his friends, fishing, computers or anything technical, and most of all his family. He loved KU Jayhawks, KC Royals, and KC Chiefs; he rarely missed a game with his dad.&nbsp; Matthew had an extremely kind and loving heart. His first concern was the needs of others. Mainly his family; his mom and dad, siblings, but was also always inquiring about his many nieces and nephews. He was always quick to say how proud he was of them. One of his greatest gifts was caregiving for his mom and dad. He did this with pride and unconditional love. Always putting their needs first. Matt had an associate degree from K-State Salina, he could put together any computer or system. Matt was always ready with a quick joke. These jokes, his laugh, his smile, his kindness and love will be greatly missed by his family.

Survivors include his mother, Barbara Shannon; sisters, Cathy McMahon (Mike), Crystal Vanover (Terry), Candy Komp (Gary), Christina Bishop (Jeffrey); brother, Danny Shannon (Tina); brother in-law, Rick Olson; nieces and nephews, Zach (Tess), Joe, April, Tyler, Jake, Katie, Amy, Tom (Erin), Jordon (Erinn), Ethan (Megan), Courtney, Luke, JJ, Mitchell, and Christopher; 13 great nieces and nephews and two on the way.

Funeral services will be held at 10am, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 9th&nbsp;Street, Salina. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Salvation Army or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Matthew Earl Shannon was born February 8, 1971, he passed away December 10, 2020. Matt was the seventh and final child of Jack and Barbara Shannon. He was born during a cold Kansas snowstorm and then welcomed into the warm and loving Shannon home with 5 big sisters and 1 big brother.Matthew is now reunited with his best friend, his Dad; and his older sister Connie, whom he adored and had a close and loving relationship with.Matthew was a lifelong resident of Salina, Ks. He enjoyed his friends, fishing, computers or anything technical, and most of all his family. He loved KU Jayhawks, KC Royals, and KC Chiefs; he rarely missed a game with his dad.&nbsp; Matthew had an extremely kind and loving heart. His first concern was the needs of others. Mainly his family; his mom and dad, siblings, but was also always inquiring about his many nieces and nephews. He was always quick to say how proud he was of them. One of his greatest gifts was caregiving for his mom and dad. He did this with pride and unconditional love. Always putting their needs first. Matt had an associate degree from K-State Salina, he could put together any computer or system. Matt was always ready with a quick joke. These jokes, his laugh, his smile, his kindness and love will be greatly missed by his family.Survivors include his mother, Barbara Shannon; sisters, Cathy McMahon (Mike), Crystal Vanover (Terry), Candy Komp (Gary), Christina Bishop (Jeffrey); brother, Danny Shannon (Tina); brother in-law, Rick Olson; nieces and nephews, Zach (Tess), Joe, April, Tyler, Jake, Katie, Amy, Tom (Erin), Jordon (Erinn), Ethan (Megan), Courtney, Luke, JJ, Mitchell, and Christopher; 13 great nieces and nephews and two on the way.Funeral services will be held at 10am, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 9th&nbsp;Street, Salina. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.Memorials may be made to Salvation Army or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

Matthew Earl Shannon

Ronald L. Jackson, 66, of Salina, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born August 11, 1954 in Simla, CO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jean (Reed) Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Karleen (Ascher) Jackson of the home; children, Derek Jackson (Carissa) of Aurora, CO, Christopher Jackson (Beverly) of Greely, CO, Erin Jackson of Salina, Vincent Moore of Salina; 9 grandchildren; brother, Donald Jackson of Castlerock, CO; sisters, Helen Schuyler of Aurora, CO, Katherine Kitamura of Hawaii, Karen Seither of Tampa, FL.

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

The Family or the Salina Food Bank in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Ronald L. Jackson, 66, of Salina, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born August 11, 1954 in Simla, CO.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jean (Reed) Jackson.Survivors include his wife, Karleen (Ascher) Jackson of the home; children, Derek Jackson (Carissa) of Aurora, CO, Christopher Jackson (Beverly) of Greely, CO, Erin Jackson of Salina, Vincent Moore of Salina; 9 grandchildren; brother, Donald Jackson of Castlerock, CO; sisters, Helen Schuyler of Aurora, CO, Katherine Kitamura of Hawaii, Karen Seither of Tampa, FL.There are no services scheduled at this time as cremation has been chosen.Memorials may be made toThe Family or the Salina Food Bank in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

Ronald L. Jackson

&nbsp; Longtime Weatherford resident Loraine Royal Witcher passed away on December 18 in the company of family members. She had been living near her son and daughter-in-law in McPherson, Kansas since breaking her neck in a fall in 2014. Loraine was born to Otis and Ruth (Lacy) Royal April 12, 1929 in Hollis, Oklahoma. She started her education in the small rural Arnett School and graduated from Hollis High School in 1947. She married Gale Witcher in 1948 and the couple made their home in Weatherford where they both attended Southwestern State College. She was a student secretary in the music department and then worked for the Veterans Administration Guidance Center before transferring to the college business office in 1949. With the exception of one year when the family moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, Loraine worked at Southwestern until her retirement in 1985. She was secretary for dean of instruction Dr. Louis Morris until her title was changed to administrative assistant when the college transitioned to a university and Dr. Morris became vice president for academic affairs. After retiring from Southwestern she served as administrative assistant for the new Pioneer Center. She worked there until her second retirement in 2008. Loraine was a member of the church of Christ and faithfully attended in Weatherford and later in McPherson. Church was always the top priority for Loraine. She influenced generations of young women through her teaching of Bible classes. She taught countless Bible correspondence courses through World Bible School. Loraine was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters Dorothy and Mona, one brother Sam, and great-grandson Samuel. She is survived by son Gary and his wife Amy of McPherson, Kansas, daughter Ruth Ann Tesic and her husband Ivan of Zapresic, Croatia, and son Don of Kansas City, Kansas. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Longtime Weatherford resident Loraine Royal Witcher passed away on December 18 in the company of family members. She had been living near her son and daughter-in-law in McPherson, Kansas since breaking her neck in a fall in 2014. Loraine was born to Otis and Ruth (Lacy) Royal April 12, 1929 in Hollis, Oklahoma. She started her education in the small rural Arnett School and graduated from Hollis High School in 1947. She married Gale Witcher in 1948 and the couple made their home in Weatherford where they both attended Southwestern State College. She was a student secretary in the music department and then worked for the Veterans Administration Guidance Center before transferring to the college business office in 1949. With the exception of one year when the family moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, Loraine worked at Southwestern until her retirement in 1985. She was secretary for dean of instruction Dr. Louis Morris until her title was changed to administrative assistant when the college transitioned to a university and Dr. Morris became vice president for academic affairs. After retiring from Southwestern she served as administrative assistant for the new Pioneer Center. She worked there until her second retirement in 2008. Loraine was a member of the church of Christ and faithfully attended in Weatherford and later in McPherson. Church was always the top priority for Loraine. She influenced generations of young women through her teaching of Bible classes. She taught countless Bible correspondence courses through World Bible School. Loraine was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters Dorothy and Mona, one brother Sam, and great-grandson Samuel. She is survived by son Gary and his wife Amy of McPherson, Kansas, daughter Ruth Ann Tesic and her husband Ivan of Zapresic, Croatia, and son Don of Kansas City, Kansas. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loraine Royal Witcher

Wilbur H. Smith, 90, of Herington, Kansas, passed away December 17, 2020.&nbsp; He was born March 18, 1930 in Ellsworth, Kansas to Benson h. Smith and Eunice V. (Giesler) Smith) Walter.&nbsp; Wilbur “Smitty” graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. He served in the US Army from Feb. 1951 to Nov. 1952, serving most of his time in Korea.

On September 8th, 1952, Smitty married the love of his life, Phyllis A. Long in Lincoln, NE. In 1954, Smitty and Phyl moved to Wichita, KS, where Smitty enrolled into Wichita Univeristy (WSU). He graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Geology in 1958. Smitty worked for the State Highway Commission as an Engineer for 7 years. In 1965, Smitty and Phyl moved to Herington, where Smitty started working for State Farm Insurance and retired after 30 years.

Smitty was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Easter Star, Shriners, VFW Auxiliary as well as VFW lifetime member. Smitty loved traveling, camping and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Henry Walter, half-brother Ronald E. Walter, step-brother Virgil Walter, and step-sister Darlen Loman.

Smitty is survived by his loving wife Phyllis; son Benson H. Smith (Caroline) of Herington; daughter Jacquline M. Miller (Kevin) of Delavan; brother Silas Smith (Peggy) of St. Louis, MO; step-sister Elvera Miller of Olathe, and step-brother Gerald Walter of Lincoln, KS; 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Due to the Covid Pandemic, a Celebration of Smitty’s Life will be held at a later time.&nbsp; A private family burial will be held at Lincoln, KS.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Herington Historical Society Museum. They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

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 </figure>Wilbur H. Smith, 90, of Herington, Kansas, passed away December 17, 2020.&nbsp; He was born March 18, 1930 in Ellsworth, Kansas to Benson h. Smith and Eunice V. (Giesler) Smith) Walter.&nbsp; Wilbur “Smitty” graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. He served in the US Army from Feb. 1951 to Nov. 1952, serving most of his time in Korea.On September 8th, 1952, Smitty married the love of his life, Phyllis A. Long in Lincoln, NE. In 1954, Smitty and Phyl moved to Wichita, KS, where Smitty enrolled into Wichita Univeristy (WSU). He graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Geology in 1958. Smitty worked for the State Highway Commission as an Engineer for 7 years. In 1965, Smitty and Phyl moved to Herington, where Smitty started working for State Farm Insurance and retired after 30 years.Smitty was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Easter Star, Shriners, VFW Auxiliary as well as VFW lifetime member. Smitty loved traveling, camping and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all.He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Henry Walter, half-brother Ronald E. Walter, step-brother Virgil Walter, and step-sister Darlen Loman.Smitty is survived by his loving wife Phyllis; son Benson H. Smith (Caroline) of Herington; daughter Jacquline M. Miller (Kevin) of Delavan; brother Silas Smith (Peggy) of St. Louis, MO; step-sister Elvera Miller of Olathe, and step-brother Gerald Walter of Lincoln, KS; 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.Due to the Covid Pandemic, a Celebration of Smitty’s Life will be held at a later time.&nbsp; A private family burial will be held at Lincoln, KS.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Herington Historical Society Museum. They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Wilbur H. Smith

Donna Persigehl, 59, of Salina, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born on January 29, 1961 to Marvin and Jean (Englund) Persigehl. Donna graduated from Salina South High School, Kansas State University with a BS in Food Science, and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Throughout her professional career she excelled, starting as a line supervisor at Sunshine Biscuits in Kansas City. In 1987 she joined Thomas J Lipton as a production supervisor and soared from there. After several years at Lipton, Donna joined The Clorox Company moving to Chicago, Oakland, and ending up in Atlanta. Donna held numerous roles over the years from Department Manager, Supply Chain Planner, Project Manager, and Senior Operations Planner. In 2017, Donna took an early retirement from Clorox to move back home.

Donna loved to travel and took many trips domestically and abroad. She loved her cats, Phoebe and Flint. As an animal lover she frequented the Rolling Hills Zoo. Donna also enjoyed the Fine Arts and attended events at the Salina Community Theater and Stiefel.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Jean Persigehl. She is survived by her brother, David Persigehl and his wife, Lori; nephew, Paul; niece, Emma; family, and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22, from 4-8 pm at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A private graveside service officiated by Rev. Lori Persigehl will be December 23 at 2 pm. This service will be streamed and on-demand throughout December at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.triumc.org/donna" target="_blank">www.triumc.org/donna</a>. Condolences may be given to the family on this website. A memorial service at Christ the King Lutheran Church will be held post-pandemic.

Memorials to Christ the King Lutheran Church-Salina, Trinity United Methodist Church-Salina, and Rolling Hills Zoo.

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 </figure>Donna Persigehl, 59, of Salina, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born on January 29, 1961 to Marvin and Jean (Englund) Persigehl. Donna graduated from Salina South High School, Kansas State University with a BS in Food Science, and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Throughout her professional career she excelled, starting as a line supervisor at Sunshine Biscuits in Kansas City. In 1987 she joined Thomas J Lipton as a production supervisor and soared from there. After several years at Lipton, Donna joined The Clorox Company moving to Chicago, Oakland, and ending up in Atlanta. Donna held numerous roles over the years from Department Manager, Supply Chain Planner, Project Manager, and Senior Operations Planner. In 2017, Donna took an early retirement from Clorox to move back home.Donna loved to travel and took many trips domestically and abroad. She loved her cats, Phoebe and Flint. As an animal lover she frequented the Rolling Hills Zoo. Donna also enjoyed the Fine Arts and attended events at the Salina Community Theater and Stiefel.Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Jean Persigehl. She is survived by her brother, David Persigehl and his wife, Lori; nephew, Paul; niece, Emma; family, and friends.Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22, from 4-8 pm at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. A private graveside service officiated by Rev. Lori Persigehl will be December 23 at 2 pm. This service will be streamed and on-demand throughout December at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.triumc.org/donna" target="_blank">www.triumc.org/donna</a>. Condolences may be given to the family on this website. A memorial service at Christ the King Lutheran Church will be held post-pandemic.Memorials to Christ the King Lutheran Church-Salina, Trinity United Methodist Church-Salina, and Rolling Hills Zoo.

Donna Persigehl

&nbsp; Jose Rubio Rodelo, 62, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 19th. Jose was born in Juarez, Mexico, on March 19, 1958, the son of the late Maria E. R. Rodelo and Urbano Calderon. Jose had worked for Advanced Auto in the shipping and receiving for many years. He married Carolyn Crisp on December 16, 1995, in Commerce City, Colorado. They were married for 25 years, and 3 days. He and Carolyn attended the Emmanuel Foursquare Church in Salina for many years. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; step daughter, Jamie Noble, of Independence, Kansas; stepson, Joseph David, of Parsons; step-grandchildren, Christopher Privitt and Roger David. Jose is also survived by sisters, Maria Sarinana, of Midland, Texas, Teresa Aranda, of Midland, Texas, Ramona Burciaga, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Manuel Rodelo, of Midland, Texas, Jesse Aranda, of Midland, Texas; nieces and nephews, Lorenzo and Brenda Rubio; Chanda, Marlin, Ricky, and Crystal Aranda; Samantha and Sebastian Baeza; Sergio, Nichole, and Joe Grando; Max, Armando, Marine, Lupita, Joanna Sarinana, Manuel, Miguel, Richard and Cathy Rodelo, Robert and Margaret Valdez. Jose was preceded in death by his sister, Emelda Valdez; brother, Lorenzo Rodelo; and nephew, Nicholas Granado. Cremation has been chosen and a Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Jose Rubio Rodelo, 62, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 19th. Jose was born in Juarez, Mexico, on March 19, 1958, the son of the late Maria E. R. Rodelo and Urbano Calderon. Jose had worked for Advanced Auto in the shipping and receiving for many years. He married Carolyn Crisp on December 16, 1995, in Commerce City, Colorado. They were married for 25 years, and 3 days. He and Carolyn attended the Emmanuel Foursquare Church in Salina for many years. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; step daughter, Jamie Noble, of Independence, Kansas; stepson, Joseph David, of Parsons; step-grandchildren, Christopher Privitt and Roger David. Jose is also survived by sisters, Maria Sarinana, of Midland, Texas, Teresa Aranda, of Midland, Texas, Ramona Burciaga, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Manuel Rodelo, of Midland, Texas, Jesse Aranda, of Midland, Texas; nieces and nephews, Lorenzo and Brenda Rubio; Chanda, Marlin, Ricky, and Crystal Aranda; Samantha and Sebastian Baeza; Sergio, Nichole, and Joe Grando; Max, Armando, Marine, Lupita, Joanna Sarinana, Manuel, Miguel, Richard and Cathy Rodelo, Robert and Margaret Valdez. Jose was preceded in death by his sister, Emelda Valdez; brother, Lorenzo Rodelo; and nephew, Nicholas Granado. Cremation has been chosen and a Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jose Rubio Rodelo

Kay M. Seymour Clements, 80, Minneapolis, met Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

She was born Kay Winkler on October 19, 1940 in Randolph to Harold A. and Alice Marie (Beckman) Winkler.&nbsp;

Kay worked several jobs in Minneapolis – most recently for over 25 years at the Ottawa County Health Center as a Food Service Supervisor.&nbsp; She was a Christian woman who truly served others.&nbsp; Her smile and gentle presence will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband, Ernest Seymour who died on December 23, 1995.

Survivors are her husband, Kenny Clements; children, Cindy (Mike) Perry, Culley (Cheryl) Seymour, and Charae (Bill) Little; step-children, Terri (David) Pritchard and Gary (Teresa) Clements; sister, Judy Olson; ten grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation without family present will be Sunday, December 27 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Private services for family will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday at the Bennington Bible Church.&nbsp; Masks are required. &nbsp;The service will be live-streamed on Wilson Family Funeral Home’s Facebook page. Friends are invited to the graveside services at approximately 3:15 P.M. at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jo Nana Lunches (make checks payable to U.S.D. 239 and put Kay’s name in the memo) and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Kay M. Seymour Clements, 80, Minneapolis, met Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, December 20, 2020.She was born Kay Winkler on October 19, 1940 in Randolph to Harold A. and Alice Marie (Beckman) Winkler.&nbsp;Kay worked several jobs in Minneapolis – most recently for over 25 years at the Ottawa County Health Center as a Food Service Supervisor.&nbsp; She was a Christian woman who truly served others.&nbsp; Her smile and gentle presence will be missed by many.She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband, Ernest Seymour who died on December 23, 1995.Survivors are her husband, Kenny Clements; children, Cindy (Mike) Perry, Culley (Cheryl) Seymour, and Charae (Bill) Little; step-children, Terri (David) Pritchard and Gary (Teresa) Clements; sister, Judy Olson; ten grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.Visitation without family present will be Sunday, December 27 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Private services for family will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday at the Bennington Bible Church.&nbsp; Masks are required. &nbsp;The service will be live-streamed on Wilson Family Funeral Home’s Facebook page. Friends are invited to the graveside services at approximately 3:15 P.M. at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jo Nana Lunches (make checks payable to U.S.D. 239 and put Kay’s name in the memo) and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Kay M. Seymour Clements

Eric F. Waddell, 69, Salina, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.

He was born July 9, 1951 in Beloit the 
son of Gene F. and Iris (Bird) Waddell.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Beloit 
High School in the class of 1969 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree
 in Geology from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Eric was drafted into the 
United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam.&nbsp; On September 25, 1972 
he was united in marriage to Janet Sue Winkler in Hays, and they later 
divorced.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on April 6, 2012.&nbsp; He was in 
independent petroleum geologist and owner and operator of a water and 
environmental drilling company.&nbsp; He was a former member of the Lions 
Club, VFW, and American Legion.&nbsp; He was a youth coach and enjoyed race 
cars and horses.&nbsp; He gave a lot, sponsored many teams, and loved riding 
his motorcycle.&nbsp; His greatest joy was spending time with his 
grandchildren.

Survivors include his son: Joshua G. 
Waddell and wife Tina of Hays, a brother: Pat Waddell of La Paz, Mexico,
 three sisters: Julie Wilson and husband Rod of Salina, Teresa Wrench of
 Salina, and Cindy Grisham and husband Troy of Arlington, TX, longtime 
friend: Teri File of Salina, three grandchildren: Ethan, Madelyn, and 
Wyatt Waddell, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mike Waddell.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with military Honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard and The E.A. Schumacher Marine Corps League #740.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 10:00 am until 11:00 on Tuesday all at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to The American Diabetes Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Eric may be shared with the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608477846607.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Eric F. Waddell, 69, Salina, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.He was born July 9, 1951 in Beloit the 
son of Gene F. and Iris (Bird) Waddell.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Beloit 
High School in the class of 1969 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree
 in Geology from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Eric was drafted into the 
United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam.&nbsp; On September 25, 1972 
he was united in marriage to Janet Sue Winkler in Hays, and they later 
divorced.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on April 6, 2012.&nbsp; He was in 
independent petroleum geologist and owner and operator of a water and 
environmental drilling company.&nbsp; He was a former member of the Lions 
Club, VFW, and American Legion.&nbsp; He was a youth coach and enjoyed race 
cars and horses.&nbsp; He gave a lot, sponsored many teams, and loved riding 
his motorcycle.&nbsp; His greatest joy was spending time with his 
grandchildren.Survivors include his son: Joshua G. 
Waddell and wife Tina of Hays, a brother: Pat Waddell of La Paz, Mexico,
 three sisters: Julie Wilson and husband Rod of Salina, Teresa Wrench of
 Salina, and Cindy Grisham and husband Troy of Arlington, TX, longtime 
friend: Teri File of Salina, three grandchildren: Ethan, Madelyn, and 
Wyatt Waddell, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mike Waddell.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with military Honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard and The E.A. Schumacher Marine Corps League #740.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 10:00 am until 11:00 on Tuesday all at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to The American Diabetes Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Eric may be shared with the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Eric F. Waddell

Mother named me William E Dad would call me Will But all my friends and family Called me just plain "Bill" William
 E “Bill” Bock was born March 27, 1930, in Brush, CO to Neil and Vera 
(Mangus) Bock.&nbsp; He left this earthly life at his home December 18, 
2020.&nbsp; Bill traveled from 
Brush, CO to Philomath, OR during the ‘30s with his parents and 
siblings.&nbsp; The family returned in 1937 to the Lebanon area, where his 
Uncle Jack Bock resided.&nbsp; He spent most of his adult life right around 
the Stuart community south of Lebanon.&nbsp; He began school at the Oak Creek
 schoolhouse, later graduating from Lebanon High School in 1948.&nbsp; 
Following graduation, Bill helped his dad and worked for neighbors 
before being drafted into the U S Marines in 1951.&nbsp; He was discharged in
 1953.&nbsp; In November 1953, he was united in 
marriage to Sherry Dee Chidester in Downs, Ks.&nbsp; The plan had been to be 
married at the Oak Creek Church south of Lebanon, but it snowed and the 
preacher didn’t think he could make it to Oak Creek, so Bill said they 
would all go to Downs. Five children were born to this union:&nbsp; Richard Wayne (Dick), Robert Allan (Tad), Sandra Jeane, Laura Susan and Rhonda Lynne. Following
 his discharge from the Marines, Bill helped his aunt, Carol Bock with 
the farming, following the death of his Uncle Jack, ….living in the 
“little house”.&nbsp; In 1959, the family moved north to the rock house on 
the old Porter Ranch, where they resided until 2014 after purchasing a 
home at 1 Circle Drive in Downs. Bill drove a 
school bus, farmed and was a rural mail carrier.&nbsp; He retired from the 
Postal Service in 1998 after 35 years as a postal employee.&nbsp; He 
continued with his farming until moving to Downs in 2014. Bill
 was a friendly guy with a heart for helping friends and neighbors….and 
he was blessed to live in a neighborhood that was all about being 
neighborly. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sandra Blankenbaker, 
grandsons Andrew Bock and Joshua Simmelink, his mother and father-in-law
 Edna &amp; Arthur Chidester, sister and husband Eula &amp; Wayne 
Merrill Thompson, brother Lloyd “Bud” Bock and brother-in-law Willis 
Rousey. Left to miss his 
presence in their lives are:&nbsp; wife Sherry of the home; sons Richard 
(Linda) of Lebanon and Robert (Terri) of Ellsworth; daughters Laura 
(Vernon) Ray of Salina and Rhonda (Roy) Atwood of Esbon; 11 
grandchildren: Erica, Crystal, Jessica, Jason, Mary, Carissa, Jordan, 
Evan, Michaela, Lane and Jeremy, 10 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Nicholas, 
Whitley, Elijah, Jaxon, Miyah, Violet, Izayah, Levi, Ava and Eva, and 2 
great great grandchildren: Jackson and Samuel; &nbsp;sisters: Ruth (Raymond) 
Griffith of Phillipsburg and Donna (Forrest) Holliday of Havensville, 
sisters in law: LaVerne Bock of Kremmling, CO and Marilyn Rousey of 
Hutchinson, &nbsp;as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of 
friends. A celebration of 
Bill's life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at All
 Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public 
visitation as cremation was chosen. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the First
 Christian Church of Downs or Downs Food Bank and can be sent in care of
 the funeral chape

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608560379256.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mother named me William E Dad would call me Will But all my friends and family Called me just plain "Bill" William
 E “Bill” Bock was born March 27, 1930, in Brush, CO to Neil and Vera 
(Mangus) Bock.&nbsp; He left this earthly life at his home December 18, 
2020.&nbsp; Bill traveled from 
Brush, CO to Philomath, OR during the ‘30s with his parents and 
siblings.&nbsp; The family returned in 1937 to the Lebanon area, where his 
Uncle Jack Bock resided.&nbsp; He spent most of his adult life right around 
the Stuart community south of Lebanon.&nbsp; He began school at the Oak Creek
 schoolhouse, later graduating from Lebanon High School in 1948.&nbsp; 
Following graduation, Bill helped his dad and worked for neighbors 
before being drafted into the U S Marines in 1951.&nbsp; He was discharged in
 1953.&nbsp; In November 1953, he was united in 
marriage to Sherry Dee Chidester in Downs, Ks.&nbsp; The plan had been to be 
married at the Oak Creek Church south of Lebanon, but it snowed and the 
preacher didn’t think he could make it to Oak Creek, so Bill said they 
would all go to Downs. Five children were born to this union:&nbsp; Richard Wayne (Dick), Robert Allan (Tad), Sandra Jeane, Laura Susan and Rhonda Lynne. Following
 his discharge from the Marines, Bill helped his aunt, Carol Bock with 
the farming, following the death of his Uncle Jack, ….living in the 
“little house”.&nbsp; In 1959, the family moved north to the rock house on 
the old Porter Ranch, where they resided until 2014 after purchasing a 
home at 1 Circle Drive in Downs. Bill drove a 
school bus, farmed and was a rural mail carrier.&nbsp; He retired from the 
Postal Service in 1998 after 35 years as a postal employee.&nbsp; He 
continued with his farming until moving to Downs in 2014. Bill
 was a friendly guy with a heart for helping friends and neighbors….and 
he was blessed to live in a neighborhood that was all about being 
neighborly. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sandra Blankenbaker, 
grandsons Andrew Bock and Joshua Simmelink, his mother and father-in-law
 Edna &amp; Arthur Chidester, sister and husband Eula &amp; Wayne 
Merrill Thompson, brother Lloyd “Bud” Bock and brother-in-law Willis 
Rousey. Left to miss his 
presence in their lives are:&nbsp; wife Sherry of the home; sons Richard 
(Linda) of Lebanon and Robert (Terri) of Ellsworth; daughters Laura 
(Vernon) Ray of Salina and Rhonda (Roy) Atwood of Esbon; 11 
grandchildren: Erica, Crystal, Jessica, Jason, Mary, Carissa, Jordan, 
Evan, Michaela, Lane and Jeremy, 10 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Nicholas, 
Whitley, Elijah, Jaxon, Miyah, Violet, Izayah, Levi, Ava and Eva, and 2 
great great grandchildren: Jackson and Samuel; &nbsp;sisters: Ruth (Raymond) 
Griffith of Phillipsburg and Donna (Forrest) Holliday of Havensville, 
sisters in law: LaVerne Bock of Kremmling, CO and Marilyn Rousey of 
Hutchinson, &nbsp;as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of 
friends. A celebration of 
Bill's life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at All
 Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public 
visitation as cremation was chosen. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the First
 Christian Church of Downs or Downs Food Bank and can be sent in care of
 the funeral chape

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