Lloyd Henry Wiebe was born October 5, 1930, the son of Willie B. and Esther Margaret (Claassen) Wiebe in Newton, Kansas. He attended Berean Academy and was a 1948 graduate. He was united in marriage to Elma Marie Nachtigal on June 14, 1957 in Newton, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children. He was a farmer and carpenter. Lloyd was a member of the Emmaus Church. He enjoyed woodworking, remodeling houses, barns, and cabinet building. He served on the Rural Water District Board #7 and the Remington USD 206 School Board.

His loving family includes his wife, Elma Wiebe of Whitewater; son, Lowell Wiebe (Lisa) of Valley Center, Kansas; daughter, Charis Entz (Charles) of Whitewater; a brother, Ken Wiebe of Whitewater; a sister, Evelyn Quiring of North Newton, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Esther Wiebe; son, Darren Wiebe in 2018; and a sister, Mariann Siebert. Lloyd passed away peaceful into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the age of 89 years old.

His family will gather with friends at Emmaus Church on Sunday, August 16, 6-8 p.m. for visitation. Interment will be a private family burial. His funeral service will be held on Monday, August 17, at 10:30 at the Emmaus Church in Whitewater.

Memorial contributions in Lloyd’s name be directed to The Union Rescue Mission in Wichita, Kansas in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Lloyd at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure>Lloyd Henry Wiebe was born October 5, 1930, the son of Willie B. and Esther Margaret (Claassen) Wiebe in Newton, Kansas. He attended Berean Academy and was a 1948 graduate. He was united in marriage to Elma Marie Nachtigal on June 14, 1957 in Newton, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children. He was a farmer and carpenter. Lloyd was a member of the Emmaus Church. He enjoyed woodworking, remodeling houses, barns, and cabinet building. He served on the Rural Water District Board #7 and the Remington USD 206 School Board.His loving family includes his wife, Elma Wiebe of Whitewater; son, Lowell Wiebe (Lisa) of Valley Center, Kansas; daughter, Charis Entz (Charles) of Whitewater; a brother, Ken Wiebe of Whitewater; a sister, Evelyn Quiring of North Newton, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Esther Wiebe; son, Darren Wiebe in 2018; and a sister, Mariann Siebert. Lloyd passed away peaceful into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the age of 89 years old.His family will gather with friends at Emmaus Church on Sunday, August 16, 6-8 p.m. for visitation. Interment will be a private family burial. His funeral service will be held on Monday, August 17, at 10:30 at the Emmaus Church in Whitewater.Memorial contributions in Lloyd’s name be directed to The Union Rescue Mission in Wichita, Kansas in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Lloyd at www.ymzfh.com.

Lloyd Henry Wiebe

Jeffrey Mason Osborne, 60, of Topeka, Kansas passed away August 5, 2020, at Rolling Hills Health Center in Topeka.

Jeff was born July 26, 1960 in Council Grove, Kansas, the son of William Mason III and Patricia (Hardiman) Osborne. He graduated from Topeka West High with the Class of 1978. Jeff was a member of Westside Christian Church.

Jeff was a savant and had an amazing ability to recall specific dates and facts about family and historical events. He was kind, caring and extremely intelligent. He was a dear friend and helper to many of his fellow residents at Rolling Hills. He enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Kansas City Royals, Chiefs and KU football and basketball. He loved playing pool. His passion was studying the weather and he always dreamt of being a meteorologist. Jeff’s family meant everything to him. He loved each of them dearly. Jeff will be greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: William and Mildred Osborne and Mark and Margaret Hardiman. Jeff is survived by his parents: Bill and Pat Osborne; sisters Jami Lynn Haines and husband Dennis Spradlin of Bentonville, AR and Julie Renae Pusloskie and husband Paul of Ashburn, VA; nephews: Michael Christopher Haines (Allison), Max Mason Pusloskie, Lex Paul Pusloskie; nieces: Candice Lynn Johnson (Taylor), Jade Ann Pusloskie, and Sasha Rose Pusloskie; and great nephew Curren Oliver Johnson.

Due to the coronavirus, a private family graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.sawyerchapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Hemophilia Federation or the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society. Two of Jeff’s family members will benefit from your support of these organizations. They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Jeffrey Mason Osborne, 60, of Topeka, Kansas passed away August 5, 2020, at Rolling Hills Health Center in Topeka.Jeff was born July 26, 1960 in Council Grove, Kansas, the son of William Mason III and Patricia (Hardiman) Osborne. He graduated from Topeka West High with the Class of 1978. Jeff was a member of Westside Christian Church.Jeff was a savant and had an amazing ability to recall specific dates and facts about family and historical events. He was kind, caring and extremely intelligent. He was a dear friend and helper to many of his fellow residents at Rolling Hills. He enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Kansas City Royals, Chiefs and KU football and basketball. He loved playing pool. His passion was studying the weather and he always dreamt of being a meteorologist. Jeff’s family meant everything to him. He loved each of them dearly. Jeff will be greatly missed by all.He was preceded in death by his grandparents: William and Mildred Osborne and Mark and Margaret Hardiman. Jeff is survived by his parents: Bill and Pat Osborne; sisters Jami Lynn Haines and husband Dennis Spradlin of Bentonville, AR and Julie Renae Pusloskie and husband Paul of Ashburn, VA; nephews: Michael Christopher Haines (Allison), Max Mason Pusloskie, Lex Paul Pusloskie; nieces: Candice Lynn Johnson (Taylor), Jade Ann Pusloskie, and Sasha Rose Pusloskie; and great nephew Curren Oliver Johnson.Due to the coronavirus, a private family graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.sawyerchapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Hemophilia Federation or the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society. Two of Jeff’s family members will benefit from your support of these organizations. They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Jeffrey Mason Osborne

Luella “Lou” Tryon, 79, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born in Breda, Iowa to Julius and Leona Schroeder.

Lou graduated from Marymount College and taught at Schilling Air Force Base. As her family grew, she began substitute teaching throughout Salina. In 1984 she started Tryon Tutoring and continued to tutor until 2020. In her spare time Lou enjoyed gardening, teaching exercise classes, and going to garage sales.

Lou is survived by her husband of 56 years, Reg Tryon; daughter, Faith (Scott) Willis; grandchildren, Krista (Daniel) Smallwood, Kara Willis; great-grandchild, Aiden; son, Paul Tryon; sister, Cathy (Harold) Danner; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 15th at St. Mary’s. A private family burial will follow. Face masks will be required.

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 </figure>Luella “Lou” Tryon, 79, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born in Breda, Iowa to Julius and Leona Schroeder.Lou graduated from Marymount College and taught at Schilling Air Force Base. As her family grew, she began substitute teaching throughout Salina. In 1984 she started Tryon Tutoring and continued to tutor until 2020. In her spare time Lou enjoyed gardening, teaching exercise classes, and going to garage sales.Lou is survived by her husband of 56 years, Reg Tryon; daughter, Faith (Scott) Willis; grandchildren, Krista (Daniel) Smallwood, Kara Willis; great-grandchild, Aiden; son, Paul Tryon; sister, Cathy (Harold) Danner; and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 15th at St. Mary’s. A private family burial will follow. Face masks will be required.Memorials to Birthright of Salina.

Luella “Lou” Tryon

ELLIS -&nbsp;Cecil Dean Palmer, 84, passed away August 7, 2020 in Ellis, KS.

He was born the youngest of three sons at the family home on May 27, 1936 in rural Osceola, IA, to Ralph and Esther (Foland) Palmer.

Cecil attended Clarke County Iowa country school and graduated from Osceola High School in 1954. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy.

Following graduation, he served as a high school science teacher in Russell, Iowa where he met his wife, Marilyn (Ford). He also served six years in the US Army with a combination of Active Duty and reserve time upon graduation. Shortly after, he began his career with the US Soil Conservation Service as a Soil Scientist, where he stayed until retirement. During his time with the USCS, he lived and worked in Fort Dodge, IA, Norton, KS, Stockton, KS, Hiawatha, KS, and Salina, KS.

Cecil is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marilyn, and one brother, Cleo Palmer.

Cecil’s surviving family include his daughter, Melissa Robb of Ellis, KS; his son, Dennis Palmer (Adrina), Little Elm, TX; and youngest daughter, Deborah Palmer, Salina, KS. His six grandchildren are Kerry, Kevin, and Kelly Robb and Patrick, Gabrielle, and Alexis Palmer; one great-grandson, Ashur Robb; his brother, Carl Palmer, Port Byron, Ill; and extended family Abel and Teresa Perez, Salina, KS.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 10th at Ryan Mortuary, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday August 11th and 10-12 noon Wednesday August 12, 2020 at Fielding Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday August 12th in Russell Cemetery, Russell, IA.

Memorials to the National Alzheimer’s Foundation.

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ELLIS -&nbsp;Cecil Dean Palmer, 84, passed away August 7, 2020 in Ellis, KS.He was born the youngest of three sons at the family home on May 27, 1936 in rural Osceola, IA, to Ralph and Esther (Foland) Palmer.Cecil attended Clarke County Iowa country school and graduated from Osceola High School in 1954. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy.Following graduation, he served as a high school science teacher in Russell, Iowa where he met his wife, Marilyn (Ford). He also served six years in the US Army with a combination of Active Duty and reserve time upon graduation. Shortly after, he began his career with the US Soil Conservation Service as a Soil Scientist, where he stayed until retirement. During his time with the USCS, he lived and worked in Fort Dodge, IA, Norton, KS, Stockton, KS, Hiawatha, KS, and Salina, KS.Cecil is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marilyn, and one brother, Cleo Palmer.Cecil’s surviving family include his daughter, Melissa Robb of Ellis, KS; his son, Dennis Palmer (Adrina), Little Elm, TX; and youngest daughter, Deborah Palmer, Salina, KS. His six grandchildren are Kerry, Kevin, and Kelly Robb and Patrick, Gabrielle, and Alexis Palmer; one great-grandson, Ashur Robb; his brother, Carl Palmer, Port Byron, Ill; and extended family Abel and Teresa Perez, Salina, KS.Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 10th at Ryan Mortuary, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday August 11th and 10-12 noon Wednesday August 12, 2020 at Fielding Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday August 12th in Russell Cemetery, Russell, IA.Memorials to the National Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Cecil Dean Palmer

&nbsp; Hillsboro - LaVern Funk, 98, died August 8, 2020 at Salem Home in Hillsboro. Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August, 12, 2020 at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Interment 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church cemetery. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin LaVern Funk was born August 22nd, 1921, to Adolph and Anna (Enns) Funk in Wolf Point, Montana. He was the oldest of four brothers and three sisters. Horseshoes and baseball were some of the favorite games the family played together. We started country school where there were 32 students and one teacher. Our folks took us to school every day. The cold, snowy winter required us to go by sled and horses the four miles to school. Dad made a cab on the sled to protect us from the extreme cold. He even had a small coal-burning stove to help keep us warm. Temperatures go to zero and below during the winter months. During these long cold evenings, many games were played and homework was done.

Our folks moved to Kansas so we could attend high school. Dad bought musical instruments so we could teach ourselves to play. I learned to play violin, and played in the high school orchestra. I also enjoyed shop and woodworking, making a number of cedar chests and other furniture.

Daily devotions were important to our family. Sunday was a day we went to church and Sunday school. It was during a revival meeting that I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. I was baptized in a pond west of Hillsboro, and I became a member of the Hillsboro M.B. Church. I sang in the choir and men’s chorus, and ushered for many years, as well as being on other committees.

After I graduated from high school I started working for farmers. I denied the Farm Deferment and spent 15 months at Hill City, South Dakota working on a government Dam. I later transferred to Lincoln, Nebraska working with soil conservation, building terraces for farmers. It was during this time that I became acquainted with Theodore Epp’s Back to the Bible radio broadcast, which I have helped support ever since.

After returning to Kansas I met Maxine Loewen at church. We were married in 1951 at the Ebenfeld M.B. Church. Together we had four children. Maxine passed away in 1982, losing her battle with cancer. I farmed and worked for Bartel house moving. I also volunteered many times with Mennonite Disaster Service after severe storms. I met and married Joyce Seibel in 1984. She quickly became a second mom to my children. We enjoyed the many trips and bus tours that we took over the years. We moved into Hillsboro from the farm in 2000. LaVern still enjoyed helping on the farm, even driving tractor until he was 96.

LaVern was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maxine, son Richard, three brothers, and two sisters.

LaVern is survived by his wife Joyce, daughter Mary Leal (Eric), daughter-in-law Dorothy Funk (Richard), daughter Janet Mitzner (Ron), son Russell, nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Viola Schultz (John), and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Hillsboro - LaVern Funk, 98, died August 8, 2020 at Salem Home in Hillsboro. Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August, 12, 2020 at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. Interment 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church cemetery. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin LaVern Funk was born August 22nd, 1921, to Adolph and Anna (Enns) Funk in Wolf Point, Montana. He was the oldest of four brothers and three sisters. Horseshoes and baseball were some of the favorite games the family played together. We started country school where there were 32 students and one teacher. Our folks took us to school every day. The cold, snowy winter required us to go by sled and horses the four miles to school. Dad made a cab on the sled to protect us from the extreme cold. He even had a small coal-burning stove to help keep us warm. Temperatures go to zero and below during the winter months. During these long cold evenings, many games were played and homework was done. Our folks moved to Kansas so we could attend high school. Dad bought musical instruments so we could teach ourselves to play. I learned to play violin, and played in the high school orchestra. I also enjoyed shop and woodworking, making a number of cedar chests and other furniture. Daily devotions were important to our family. Sunday was a day we went to church and Sunday school. It was during a revival meeting that I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. I was baptized in a pond west of Hillsboro, and I became a member of the Hillsboro M.B. Church. I sang in the choir and men’s chorus, and ushered for many years, as well as being on other committees. After I graduated from high school I started working for farmers. I denied the Farm Deferment and spent 15 months at Hill City, South Dakota working on a government Dam. I later transferred to Lincoln, Nebraska working with soil conservation, building terraces for farmers. It was during this time that I became acquainted with Theodore Epp’s Back to the Bible radio broadcast, which I have helped support ever since. After returning to Kansas I met Maxine Loewen at church. We were married in 1951 at the Ebenfeld M.B. Church. Together we had four children. Maxine passed away in 1982, losing her battle with cancer. I farmed and worked for Bartel house moving. I also volunteered many times with Mennonite Disaster Service after severe storms. I met and married Joyce Seibel in 1984. She quickly became a second mom to my children. We enjoyed the many trips and bus tours that we took over the years. We moved into Hillsboro from the farm in 2000. LaVern still enjoyed helping on the farm, even driving tractor until he was 96. LaVern was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maxine, son Richard, three brothers, and two sisters. LaVern is survived by his wife Joyce, daughter Mary Leal (Eric), daughter-in-law Dorothy Funk (Richard), daughter Janet Mitzner (Ron), son Russell, nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Viola Schultz (John), and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LaVern Funk

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Friday, August 14 at the Beloit First United Methodist Church. 

Visitation will be from Noon until 7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. 

Per her request, the casket will remain closed. 

Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice or NCK Home Health.

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Nancy L. Foulke

Sister Ann Glatter died August 8, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 91 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 72 &nbsp;years.&nbsp; She was born in Amherst, NE on March 28, 1929 to Vincent and Anna Franke Glatter, the fifth of seven children, and was baptized Mary Alice.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on February 2, 1948.&nbsp; On August 15, 1948, Mary Alice received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Ann Vincent, later changing to Sister Ann.&nbsp; She pronounced first vows on August 15, 1949 and final vows on August 15, 1953.

Sister Ann served the community as gardener at the Motherhouse for 60 years.&nbsp; In addition to lawn and yard work at the Motherhouse, Sister Ann refurnished chairs and chapel pews and worked in ceramics.&nbsp; She was recognized in October 1996 by the Concordia Area Chamber of Commerce for her lifetime of volunteer service to the community.&nbsp; In 2000 Sister Ann was honored by the American Red Cross for donating blood 126 times.&nbsp; She was described as a “legend” in Concordia whom people knew and expected to turn up wherever there was action or a need for help.&nbsp;

Sister Ann was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Mass of Christian Burial will be August 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel with Rev. Barry Brinkman presiding. Due to the safety precautions for Covid-19, the funeral mass will be private.&nbsp; However, it will be livestreamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page. &nbsp;The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Ann Glatter may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters; P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com

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 </figure>Sister Ann Glatter died August 8, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 91 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 72 &nbsp;years.&nbsp; She was born in Amherst, NE on March 28, 1929 to Vincent and Anna Franke Glatter, the fifth of seven children, and was baptized Mary Alice.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on February 2, 1948.&nbsp; On August 15, 1948, Mary Alice received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Ann Vincent, later changing to Sister Ann.&nbsp; She pronounced first vows on August 15, 1949 and final vows on August 15, 1953.Sister Ann served the community as gardener at the Motherhouse for 60 years.&nbsp; In addition to lawn and yard work at the Motherhouse, Sister Ann refurnished chairs and chapel pews and worked in ceramics.&nbsp; She was recognized in October 1996 by the Concordia Area Chamber of Commerce for her lifetime of volunteer service to the community.&nbsp; In 2000 Sister Ann was honored by the American Red Cross for donating blood 126 times.&nbsp; She was described as a “legend” in Concordia whom people knew and expected to turn up wherever there was action or a need for help.&nbsp;Sister Ann was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Mass of Christian Burial will be August 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel with Rev. Barry Brinkman presiding. Due to the safety precautions for Covid-19, the funeral mass will be private.&nbsp; However, it will be livestreamed on the Sisters of St. Joseph Facebook page. &nbsp;The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Ann Glatter may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters; P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com

Sister Ann Glatter

&nbsp; Shirley Ann (Esker) Aylward entered into eternal life on the morning of August 8, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis, Kansas at the age of 90. Shirley was born to Bernard H and Dolly (Kelly) Esker on February 1, 1930 in Junction City, Kansas. At the age of 4 years old, her mother, Dolly, passed away. Shirley was then raised by her foster parents, A. Ross and Ione (Kelly) Shepard in Chapman, Kansas. Shirley attended both grade school and high school in Chapman, Kansas. In 1951, she graduated from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing in Salina, Kansas. During her nursing training, she cared for a man who’s visiting son would become the love of her life, Robert M. (Bob) Aylward. On January 5, 1952 Shirley and Bob Aylward were married . Their union blessed them with four children; Thomas Michael, Katherine Marie, Robert Ross and James Patrick. Shirley and Bob raised their family on a farm near Solomon, Kansas. Shirley’s family was her heart. She was a dedicated housewife and mother. Shirley was a talented cook with her homemade bread being legendary among her family and friends. She used her talent to help children learn these skills in the Solomon 4-H Club and was the club’s food leader for several years. She enjoyed working alongside friends and family at the Niles Community Center and the Solomon Catholic Church, making herself available to serve others when needed. Faith was a constant source of joy and strength for Shirley. She prayed daily for her family and friends. She spent many days writing and sending cards of encouragement or celebration wishes to many people. Her kindness and love for others was genuine. Shirley also continued working part time in the nursing career she so loved, especially at the Abilene Nursing Home. She enjoyed staying connected with her graduating class of nurses and served as President of her Nursing Alumni. Shirley had a passion for playing cards. She loved to play with friends and family anytime someone was up for a game. The love of this hobby earned her the title “Queen of Hearts” and was the theme of her 80th birthday celebration in Solomon, Kansas. Shirley is preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert M Aylward, her parents, Bernard H and Dolly (Kelly) Esker, her stepmother, Velma Esker and her foster parents, A. Ross and Ione (Kelly) Shepard, a brother, Bob Esker and a sister, Ellen Bordelon. She is also preceded in death by two grand-daughters, Amber Marie Luthi and Samantha Adel Aylward. Shirley is survived by her four children and their spouses, Tom and Lou Aylward from King City, Oregon, Kathy and Jerry Luthi of Solomon, Kansas, Robert and Linda Aylward of Solomon, Kansas and Jim and Gwen Aylward from Fort Collins, Colorado. Shirley has 13 grand-children and 31 great-grandchildren surviving her. In addition, Shirley is also survived by her much loved nieces and nephews. Shirley’s infectious laugh, her spirit of fun, her loving care for her children and grandchildren, her compassion for others and her example of steadfast faith will be tremendously missed. Her family rejoices in her entering eternity with her Blessed Savior and in her joy of reuniting with those who have gone before her. Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley will be 10:30 AM Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Solomon with Monsignor James Hake and Father John Wolesky as Con-Celebrants. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Thursday evening at the church. Her final resting place will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery near Solomon. Friends may view and sign the register book at the funeral home Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home and after 6:00 PM Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ottawa County Health Center or to the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Fund and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Shirley Ann (Esker) Aylward entered into eternal life on the morning of August 8, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center in Minneapolis, Kansas at the age of 90. Shirley was born to Bernard H and Dolly (Kelly) Esker on February 1, 1930 in Junction City, Kansas. At the age of 4 years old, her mother, Dolly, passed away. Shirley was then raised by her foster parents, A. Ross and Ione (Kelly) Shepard in Chapman, Kansas. Shirley attended both grade school and high school in Chapman, Kansas. In 1951, she graduated from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing in Salina, Kansas. During her nursing training, she cared for a man who’s visiting son would become the love of her life, Robert M. (Bob) Aylward. On January 5, 1952 Shirley and Bob Aylward were married . Their union blessed them with four children; Thomas Michael, Katherine Marie, Robert Ross and James Patrick. Shirley and Bob raised their family on a farm near Solomon, Kansas. Shirley’s family was her heart. She was a dedicated housewife and mother. Shirley was a talented cook with her homemade bread being legendary among her family and friends. She used her talent to help children learn these skills in the Solomon 4-H Club and was the club’s food leader for several years. She enjoyed working alongside friends and family at the Niles Community Center and the Solomon Catholic Church, making herself available to serve others when needed. Faith was a constant source of joy and strength for Shirley. She prayed daily for her family and friends. She spent many days writing and sending cards of encouragement or celebration wishes to many people. Her kindness and love for others was genuine. Shirley also continued working part time in the nursing career she so loved, especially at the Abilene Nursing Home. She enjoyed staying connected with her graduating class of nurses and served as President of her Nursing Alumni. Shirley had a passion for playing cards. She loved to play with friends and family anytime someone was up for a game. The love of this hobby earned her the title “Queen of Hearts” and was the theme of her 80th birthday celebration in Solomon, Kansas. Shirley is preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert M Aylward, her parents, Bernard H and Dolly (Kelly) Esker, her stepmother, Velma Esker and her foster parents, A. Ross and Ione (Kelly) Shepard, a brother, Bob Esker and a sister, Ellen Bordelon. She is also preceded in death by two grand-daughters, Amber Marie Luthi and Samantha Adel Aylward. Shirley is survived by her four children and their spouses, Tom and Lou Aylward from King City, Oregon, Kathy and Jerry Luthi of Solomon, Kansas, Robert and Linda Aylward of Solomon, Kansas and Jim and Gwen Aylward from Fort Collins, Colorado. Shirley has 13 grand-children and 31 great-grandchildren surviving her. In addition, Shirley is also survived by her much loved nieces and nephews. Shirley’s infectious laugh, her spirit of fun, her loving care for her children and grandchildren, her compassion for others and her example of steadfast faith will be tremendously missed. Her family rejoices in her entering eternity with her Blessed Savior and in her joy of reuniting with those who have gone before her. Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley will be 10:30 AM Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Solomon with Monsignor James Hake and Father John Wolesky as Con-Celebrants. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Thursday evening at the church. Her final resting place will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery near Solomon. Friends may view and sign the register book at the funeral home Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home and after 6:00 PM Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ottawa County Health Center or to the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Fund and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley Ann (Esker) Aylward

&nbsp; James Leo "Jim" Armer, Jr., 61, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 1:55 p.m., Friday, August 7th, while in the company of family members, at his sister's home. James was born in Kingman, Kansas on November 28, 1958, a son of Wilma Jean (Mishler) and James Leo Armer. Jim attended Windom Elementary School, Windom, Kansas and Little River High School, Little River, Kansas. Jim was a truck driver and drove for several companies through the years. Jim enjoyed playing Farkel, fishing, target shooting, and enjoyed catching up with his friends through the years. He is survived by his two sons, Cody Armer of McPherson, Kansas and Wesley Armer of Muskegon, Michigan; his siblings, Jack Armer and wife Bonnie of Florence, Oregon, Jean Dannebohm of Jamestown, Kansas, Jodi Hime of McPherson, Kansas, Karen Wojtak and husband Dennis of Denver, Colorado, Sharon Franz of Lexington, Kentucky, and Bill Armer and wife Pam of Arkansas City, Kansas; his two grandchildren, Kinsley Grace and Declan James; other family and friends to include, Bobbie Jo Gustus, Rick and Cindy Burdick family, and Tristine Willoughby. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Kenneth Dean Armer, brother, Richard Armer; sister, Pat Harden; two brothers-in-law, George Franz and Roger Dannebohm; half sister, Ruby Popp and half brother, Bob Armer. Private inurnment will be held at the Bean Cemetery, Little River, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice, McPherson and they can be sent to Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460 or do an act of kindness for a caregiver in your community in memory of Jim.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; James Leo "Jim" Armer, Jr., 61, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 1:55 p.m., Friday, August 7th, while in the company of family members, at his sister's home. James was born in Kingman, Kansas on November 28, 1958, a son of Wilma Jean (Mishler) and James Leo Armer. Jim attended Windom Elementary School, Windom, Kansas and Little River High School, Little River, Kansas. Jim was a truck driver and drove for several companies through the years. Jim enjoyed playing Farkel, fishing, target shooting, and enjoyed catching up with his friends through the years. He is survived by his two sons, Cody Armer of McPherson, Kansas and Wesley Armer of Muskegon, Michigan; his siblings, Jack Armer and wife Bonnie of Florence, Oregon, Jean Dannebohm of Jamestown, Kansas, Jodi Hime of McPherson, Kansas, Karen Wojtak and husband Dennis of Denver, Colorado, Sharon Franz of Lexington, Kentucky, and Bill Armer and wife Pam of Arkansas City, Kansas; his two grandchildren, Kinsley Grace and Declan James; other family and friends to include, Bobbie Jo Gustus, Rick and Cindy Burdick family, and Tristine Willoughby. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Kenneth Dean Armer, brother, Richard Armer; sister, Pat Harden; two brothers-in-law, George Franz and Roger Dannebohm; half sister, Ruby Popp and half brother, Bob Armer. Private inurnment will be held at the Bean Cemetery, Little River, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice, McPherson and they can be sent to Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460 or do an act of kindness for a caregiver in your community in memory of Jim.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James Leo "Jim" Armer, Jr.

&nbsp; Clarence Clayton Mears, 87, of El Dorado, KS, passed away at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, on Friday, August 7, 2020. Clayton was born on January 17, 1933 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Van Milton Mears and Helen Viola (Jarvis) Mears as one of four children. After living in the Harveyville area, the family later moved to Enterprise, KS where he went to school and graduated from Enterprise High School. After graduation he started work with NCRA at the pipeline station near Enterprise. He later served in the U.S. Army with the 2nd Armored Division Headquarters stationed in Germany. Following his military service, he returned to Kansas, where he continued to work for NCRA but was transferred to the refinery in McPherson where he worked in both heavy equipment and the carpenter shop, retiring in 1995 after 44 years with the company. He met Betty Jean Thomas in 1957, and they were married in McPherson in 1958. The couple continued to live in McPherson and raise their two children – Brad and Sheryl. They celebrated 62 years of marriage on March 2, 2020. After retirement, he and Betty Jean enjoyed retirement on Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas, later moving to Rogers, AR; Webb City MO; and El Dorado, KS. He was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was always willing to help a neighbor or friend with a carpentry project or providing vegetables from his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents Van and Helen Mears, brother Kenneth, sister Roberta (Decker), and brother Donald. He is survived by his wife Betty Jean of El Dorado, son Brad Mears (Diane) of McPherson, daughter Sheryl Dennett (Mark) of Valley Center, grandchildren David Mears (Erica) of Wichita, Elizabeth Mears of Wichita, Matthew Dennett of Valley Center, Andrew Dennett of Wichita, and Rachel Dennett of Valley Center, and great-grandchildren Oliver Mears and Houston Mears of Wichita. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 13, at Stockham Family Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at the McPherson Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the McPherson County Community Foundation or the charity of your choice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Clarence Clayton Mears, 87, of El Dorado, KS, passed away at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, on Friday, August 7, 2020. Clayton was born on January 17, 1933 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Van Milton Mears and Helen Viola (Jarvis) Mears as one of four children. After living in the Harveyville area, the family later moved to Enterprise, KS where he went to school and graduated from Enterprise High School. After graduation he started work with NCRA at the pipeline station near Enterprise. He later served in the U.S. Army with the 2nd Armored Division Headquarters stationed in Germany. Following his military service, he returned to Kansas, where he continued to work for NCRA but was transferred to the refinery in McPherson where he worked in both heavy equipment and the carpenter shop, retiring in 1995 after 44 years with the company. He met Betty Jean Thomas in 1957, and they were married in McPherson in 1958. The couple continued to live in McPherson and raise their two children – Brad and Sheryl. They celebrated 62 years of marriage on March 2, 2020. After retirement, he and Betty Jean enjoyed retirement on Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas, later moving to Rogers, AR; Webb City MO; and El Dorado, KS. He was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was always willing to help a neighbor or friend with a carpentry project or providing vegetables from his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents Van and Helen Mears, brother Kenneth, sister Roberta (Decker), and brother Donald. He is survived by his wife Betty Jean of El Dorado, son Brad Mears (Diane) of McPherson, daughter Sheryl Dennett (Mark) of Valley Center, grandchildren David Mears (Erica) of Wichita, Elizabeth Mears of Wichita, Matthew Dennett of Valley Center, Andrew Dennett of Wichita, and Rachel Dennett of Valley Center, and great-grandchildren Oliver Mears and Houston Mears of Wichita. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 13, at Stockham Family Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at the McPherson Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the McPherson County Community Foundation or the charity of your choice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clarence Clayton Mears

Mary Joyce Klotzbach, 86, died Aug. 6, 2020. She was born May 23, 1934 in Salina, the daughter of Elric and Geraldine (Lavoie) Dandurand. She was a dance teacher for over 40 years. A charter member of Catholic Daughters and a member of Ladies of Columbus and the St. Maryâ€™s Ladies Guild.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Marion â€œMickâ€.

She is survived by her children: Cindy (Brian) Kandt; Lisa (Sam) King; Lynn (Greg) Soldan; Jean (David) Weigel; Marian Kindlesparger; Kevin (Peggy) Klotzbach &amp; Mike Klotzbach. 15 grandchildren &amp; 19 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Masks and social distancing will be observed. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center at 900 Elmhurst Blvd, Salina.

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 </figure>Mary Joyce Klotzbach, 86, died Aug. 6, 2020. She was born May 23, 1934 in Salina, the daughter of Elric and Geraldine (Lavoie) Dandurand. She was a dance teacher for over 40 years. A charter member of Catholic Daughters and a member of Ladies of Columbus and the St. Maryâ€™s Ladies Guild.Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Marion â€œMickâ€.She is survived by her children: Cindy (Brian) Kandt; Lisa (Sam) King; Lynn (Greg) Soldan; Jean (David) Weigel; Marian Kindlesparger; Kevin (Peggy) Klotzbach &amp; Mike Klotzbach. 15 grandchildren &amp; 19 great grandchildren.Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Masks and social distancing will be observed. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center at 900 Elmhurst Blvd, Salina.

Mary Joyce Klotzbach

Duane Marvin Snyderof Salina, passed away peacefully from this earth, while napping in his favorite recliner chair, on to his eternal heavenly home into God's hands on July 1, 2020.

Duane was born May 24, 1930 in Beloit, Kansas to Alice Spaulding Snyder and Ivan Snyder. He lived through difficult times in the Great Depression of the 1930's and during the Dirty 30's dust storms. He enjoyed being a member of the Boy Scouts of America and was proud to receive the Eagle Scout award.

Duane graduated from high school in Emmett, Kansas in 1948. He was a student at Kansas State University in 1948 and 1949.

Uncle Sam drafted Duane in 1950 for active duty military service and he joined the U.S. Army in 1951. He was proud to serve our country overseas in Japan and Korea in 1952 and 1953. Happy to return back home to Lucas, Kansas he became a member of the Active Army Reserves in Russell and Ellsworth. He also served with the Kansas National Guard units in Ellsworth and Salina. He retired with rank of First Sargent in 1976. He was an active member of VFW Post 1432 in Salina and was proud to serve on the Honor Guard.

Duane married the love of his life, Joyce Marie Barton, on March 1, 1951. He cherished the 69 years and 4 months they were together as husband and wife. He was the very best and greatest Daddy a girl could ever ask for to his three daughters, Vicky Jo, Jeanne Ann and Donna Kay.

Duane enjoyed and was proud of his 40 year career with KDOT Kansas Department of Transportation. He began in 1955 working in Ellsworth and transferred to Salina in 1967. He retired in 1995 as the District Shop Superintendent.

Duane is survived by his wife, Joyce. His daughters, Vicky Waterman and son-in-law Scott, Jeanne Knak and son-in-law Glenn, and Donna Zey and son-in-law Rick. His five grandchildren, Lauren Bonci, Robyn Lynn, David Knak, Andrew Knak and Kevin Knak. His great granddaughter, Konnor Kay Lynn.

Burial will take place in Lucas, KS with family graveside service, to help protect family and friends from threat of COVID-19. There will be no visitation as Duane had chosen cremation. Suggested memorials to honor Duane are to VFW Post 1432 or Central Kansas Flywheels in Salina.

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 </figure>Duane Marvin Snyderof Salina, passed away peacefully from this earth, while napping in his favorite recliner chair, on to his eternal heavenly home into God's hands on July 1, 2020.Duane was born May 24, 1930 in Beloit, Kansas to Alice Spaulding Snyder and Ivan Snyder. He lived through difficult times in the Great Depression of the 1930's and during the Dirty 30's dust storms. He enjoyed being a member of the Boy Scouts of America and was proud to receive the Eagle Scout award.Duane graduated from high school in Emmett, Kansas in 1948. He was a student at Kansas State University in 1948 and 1949.Uncle Sam drafted Duane in 1950 for active duty military service and he joined the U.S. Army in 1951. He was proud to serve our country overseas in Japan and Korea in 1952 and 1953. Happy to return back home to Lucas, Kansas he became a member of the Active Army Reserves in Russell and Ellsworth. He also served with the Kansas National Guard units in Ellsworth and Salina. He retired with rank of First Sargent in 1976. He was an active member of VFW Post 1432 in Salina and was proud to serve on the Honor Guard.Duane married the love of his life, Joyce Marie Barton, on March 1, 1951. He cherished the 69 years and 4 months they were together as husband and wife. He was the very best and greatest Daddy a girl could ever ask for to his three daughters, Vicky Jo, Jeanne Ann and Donna Kay.Duane enjoyed and was proud of his 40 year career with KDOT Kansas Department of Transportation. He began in 1955 working in Ellsworth and transferred to Salina in 1967. He retired in 1995 as the District Shop Superintendent.Duane is survived by his wife, Joyce. His daughters, Vicky Waterman and son-in-law Scott, Jeanne Knak and son-in-law Glenn, and Donna Zey and son-in-law Rick. His five grandchildren, Lauren Bonci, Robyn Lynn, David Knak, Andrew Knak and Kevin Knak. His great granddaughter, Konnor Kay Lynn.Burial will take place in Lucas, KS with family graveside service, to help protect family and friends from threat of COVID-19. There will be no visitation as Duane had chosen cremation. Suggested memorials to honor Duane are to VFW Post 1432 or Central Kansas Flywheels in Salina.

Duane Marvin Snyder

&nbsp; Berniece J. (Balzer) Ensz, 88, former resident of Wichita, Topeka and most recently Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020. For the past three years Berniece was a resident of, and lovingly cared for, by the staff of Star Living, a residential care facility in Lawrence.

Berniece was born July 7, 1932 in Hillsboro, Kansas to the parents of Herman and Hazel Balzer. 

Beginning life in the country, she attended Rose Hill Country School. When their life on the farm was lost in the Dust Bowl years of the “dirty thirties” the family moved to town. She attended and was graduated from Hillsboro High School in the class of 1950.

Berniece met the love of her life, Victor Lee Ensz, in Hillsboro and the two were married on August 30, 1952 at the Hillsboro Evangelical Church. Shortly thereafter Vic and Bea moved to Wichita where they resided until 1993. 

When her youngest started kindergarten, Bea attended cosmetology school and then operated Bea’s Beauty Bar out of a salon in their home for over 20 years. 

Summers always concluded with two weeks of boating and skiing with family and friends at Lake of the Ozarks. After Vic and Bea’s retirements they enjoyed traveling and camping with other Southwestern Bell retirees. They spent many winters in Arizona with their old and new friends. Square dancing and bowling were favorite pastimes for many years. 

Vic and Bea were longtime Methodists, being members of the Westside United Methodist Church in Wichita and then First United Methodist of Topeka.

For all of her talents Bea will best be remembered for baking and dessert recipes that were handed down from her German Mennonite heritage. She treated her family and friends with zwieback bread, cinnamon rolls, plumamouse, bierocks, cakes, New Years cookies, and meringue pies. An annual event at Grandma’s house was decorating sugar cookies with the grandkids, with frosting covering everything but the cookies.

Bea was preceded in death by her husband Vic (2011) and three sisters; Joyce Unruh (2015), Jean Nestor (2004) and Jacque Herzet (2016). 

She is survived by the families of her two daughters Vicki L. (Michael) Schmidt of Topeka, Kansas and Debbie E. (Kenneth) Mishler of Lawrence, Kansas. Throughout her life she was the loving grandmother of five grandchildren; Jonathan (Taryn) Schmidt of Madison, WI, Tyler (Lindsey) Schmidt of Minneapolis, MN, Keaton (Lauren) Mishler of Kansas City, MO, Kelsi (Michael) Younger of Pratt, KS and Kara Mishler of Kansas City, MO. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, who were frequent visitors during her time at Star Living; Madeline Grace Mishler, Pierce Calvin Mishler, William Michael Schmidt, Oliver Lee Schmidt, Finley Marie Schmidt, Jacob Adrian Younger, Parker May Younger and Blake Renee’ Younger.

Graveside services and celebration of Bea’s life will be held at 11:00 am August 14 at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery in Hillsboro, KS under the direction of Jost Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Clinger will preside over the service. Those that wish to join the family and attend this outdoor service are asked to wear a mask, respect social distance space and bring a lawn chair.

Bea will always be remembered for her dedication to her family and her keen sense of style. Bea enjoyed always looking her best. Even in her final days on this earth, the staff at Star Living made sure she was well dressed, hair fixed, earrings in, necklace in place and bracelets on. Lipstick and nail polish were always a necessary part of her daily ritual. Vicki and Debbie would like to thank Bea’s family at Star Living that gave her the best loving care over the past three years. They would also like to thank the staff of Midland Care Hospice, specifically nurse Scott, for the excellent care and attention given our Mother to keep her comfortable over the past few months. It is these acts of loving kindness that will be remembered by the entire family.

Memorial may be made in Berniece’s memory to the KU Alzheimer and Memory Program, in care of the KU Endowment Association, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160, Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier, Topeka, KS 66606 or the Topeka First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66603.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Berniece J. (Balzer) Ensz, 88, former resident of Wichita, Topeka and most recently Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020. For the past three years Berniece was a resident of, and lovingly cared for, by the staff of Star Living, a residential care facility in Lawrence. Berniece was born July 7, 1932 in Hillsboro, Kansas to the parents of Herman and Hazel Balzer. Beginning life in the country, she attended Rose Hill Country School. When their life on the farm was lost in the Dust Bowl years of the “dirty thirties” the family moved to town. She attended and was graduated from Hillsboro High School in the class of 1950. Berniece met the love of her life, Victor Lee Ensz, in Hillsboro and the two were married on August 30, 1952 at the Hillsboro Evangelical Church. Shortly thereafter Vic and Bea moved to Wichita where they resided until 1993. When her youngest started kindergarten, Bea attended cosmetology school and then operated Bea’s Beauty Bar out of a salon in their home for over 20 years. Summers always concluded with two weeks of boating and skiing with family and friends at Lake of the Ozarks. After Vic and Bea’s retirements they enjoyed traveling and camping with other Southwestern Bell retirees. They spent many winters in Arizona with their old and new friends. Square dancing and bowling were favorite pastimes for many years. Vic and Bea were longtime Methodists, being members of the Westside United Methodist Church in Wichita and then First United Methodist of Topeka. For all of her talents Bea will best be remembered for baking and dessert recipes that were handed down from her German Mennonite heritage. She treated her family and friends with zwieback bread, cinnamon rolls, plumamouse, bierocks, cakes, New Years cookies, and meringue pies. An annual event at Grandma’s house was decorating sugar cookies with the grandkids, with frosting covering everything but the cookies. Bea was preceded in death by her husband Vic (2011) and three sisters; Joyce Unruh (2015), Jean Nestor (2004) and Jacque Herzet (2016). She is survived by the families of her two daughters Vicki L. (Michael) Schmidt of Topeka, Kansas and Debbie E. (Kenneth) Mishler of Lawrence, Kansas. Throughout her life she was the loving grandmother of five grandchildren; Jonathan (Taryn) Schmidt of Madison, WI, Tyler (Lindsey) Schmidt of Minneapolis, MN, Keaton (Lauren) Mishler of Kansas City, MO, Kelsi (Michael) Younger of Pratt, KS and Kara Mishler of Kansas City, MO. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, who were frequent visitors during her time at Star Living; Madeline Grace Mishler, Pierce Calvin Mishler, William Michael Schmidt, Oliver Lee Schmidt, Finley Marie Schmidt, Jacob Adrian Younger, Parker May Younger and Blake Renee’ Younger. Graveside services and celebration of Bea’s life will be held at 11:00 am August 14 at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery in Hillsboro, KS under the direction of Jost Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Clinger will preside over the service. Those that wish to join the family and attend this outdoor service are asked to wear a mask, respect social distance space and bring a lawn chair. Bea will always be remembered for her dedication to her family and her keen sense of style. Bea enjoyed always looking her best. Even in her final days on this earth, the staff at Star Living made sure she was well dressed, hair fixed, earrings in, necklace in place and bracelets on. Lipstick and nail polish were always a necessary part of her daily ritual. Vicki and Debbie would like to thank Bea’s family at Star Living that gave her the best loving care over the past three years. They would also like to thank the staff of Midland Care Hospice, specifically nurse Scott, for the excellent care and attention given our Mother to keep her comfortable over the past few months. It is these acts of loving kindness that will be remembered by the entire family. Memorial may be made in Berniece’s memory to the KU Alzheimer and Memory Program, in care of the KU Endowment Association, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160, Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier, Topeka, KS 66606 or the Topeka First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66603.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Berniece J. (Balzer) Ensz

Avis (Andrews) Isaac, age 82, of Mankato passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on July 28, 1938 in Beloit, Kansas to Charles and Geraldine (Chase) Andrews.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas with Pastor Dan Ferguson officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, with the family receiving friends from 4-6 pm at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mankato, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Online condolences may be left at www.melbymortuary.com

Avis (Andrews) Isaac, age 82, of Mankato passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on July 28, 1938 in Beloit, Kansas to Charles and Geraldine (Chase) Andrews.Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas with Pastor Dan Ferguson officiating.Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, with the family receiving friends from 4-6 pm at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato.Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mankato, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.Online condolences may be left at www.melbymortuary.com

Avis (Andrews) Isaac

Elizabeth “Betty” Saunders, age 90, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.&nbsp; She was born on July 20, 1930 in Clyde, KS to W. Robert &amp; Grace (Johnson) Parrish.

She married Chester L. Saunders, Sr. on July 20, 1946 at the Four Square Parsonage in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2005.

Betty owner/operated the Yellow Cab &amp; E.F.D. from 1965-1975.&nbsp; Betty and Chester moved to McPherson in 1976.&nbsp; She worked as an LPN at the McPherson Hospital.&nbsp; She then drove a school bus in McPherson until she retired.&nbsp; They returned to Concordia in 1992.&nbsp; She was a member of the Four Square Church, VFW #588 &amp; American Legion #76 Ladies Auxiliaries.

She is survived by her sons, Chester, Jr., Concordia, Robert (Diana), Lindsborg, Michael, Concordia &amp; David (Donna), Inman; 9 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren &amp; 12 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Dolphin Parrish; 3 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.

Private family funeral services will be 1:30 pm, Monday, August 10, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Rick Franklin Officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1-8 pm, Sunday, August 9, 2020 all at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to O’Connor Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Elizabeth “Betty” Saunders, age 90, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.&nbsp; She was born on July 20, 1930 in Clyde, KS to W. Robert &amp; Grace (Johnson) Parrish.She married Chester L. Saunders, Sr. on July 20, 1946 at the Four Square Parsonage in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2005.Betty owner/operated the Yellow Cab &amp; E.F.D. from 1965-1975.&nbsp; Betty and Chester moved to McPherson in 1976.&nbsp; She worked as an LPN at the McPherson Hospital.&nbsp; She then drove a school bus in McPherson until she retired.&nbsp; They returned to Concordia in 1992.&nbsp; She was a member of the Four Square Church, VFW #588 &amp; American Legion #76 Ladies Auxiliaries.She is survived by her sons, Chester, Jr., Concordia, Robert (Diana), Lindsborg, Michael, Concordia &amp; David (Donna), Inman; 9 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren &amp; 12 great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Dolphin Parrish; 3 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.Private family funeral services will be 1:30 pm, Monday, August 10, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Rick Franklin Officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1-8 pm, Sunday, August 9, 2020 all at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to O’Connor Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Elizabeth “Betty” Saunders

Delbert "Bert" Palmer, 67, was born the son of Richard and Delores “Dee” (Hunter) Palmer on January 1, 1953 in Salina, KS. Bert soared to the heavens on Monday, August 3, in his home while holding hands with his beloved wife Deb whom he affectionately called “Bing” after battling and struggling several months with Crohn’s Disease. Delbert worked for Wilson &amp; Company Engineers and Architects for 39 years as a Master Draftsman Auto Cad Operator, a profession that he took great pride in and that he truly loved and enjoyed being told on multiple occasions that he was a credit to the profession, retiring in 2010. He was a relief driver for the railroad through the Union Pacific and BNSF Railroad.

Delbert was a family man first and foremost, he was a witty, ornery, fun loving kindhearted man who genuinely loved music of all genres. He played in multiple bands over the years, one was bluegrass and the other rock &amp; roll, which showed his versatility playing his banjo, guitars, bass and mandolin which speaks volumes as he could not read music but could play any piece of music he heard flawlessly. Delbert was active with the local Harley Group and served as Road Captain for many years. He rode thousands of miles raising funds and awareness for many charitable organizations all while riding his cherished Anniversary Dyna Wide Glide. Bert was easily recognized by as his long grey hair &amp; beard that flowed in the breeze; he loved his “wind therapy” you could hear him blocks away from the rumbling sound of his pipes. He was called by many “Merlin” or “The Grey Ghost.” Delbert met his soulmate and love of his wife Debra “Deb” (Wilson) in 1977 and from that time you rarely saw one without the other. They married on August 19, 1983, laughing, living and loving for almost 44 years.

Delbert is survived by his wife, Deb; his son, Tyler Palmer, Lawrence, KS; his daughter Sarra Reeves (Thad Corbin), Salina, KS; granddaughters; Brooke Keller (Grayson Frabizius), Emaley Reeves, and Kylie Ladwig; and grandson Kamron Reeves, Salina, KS; sister, Shirley Palmer (Larrel Krehbiel), Salina, KS; sister in-law, Sherry Enderby, Salina, KS; Hospice Nurse and caregiver, Jamie Snow and many aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews. Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Delores and two sisters, Linda Palmer Graves and Charlotte Palmer Hardesty.

It is Delbert’s request that a Celebration of Life be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina. He requested that all who attend dress as if you were coming to hang out with a friend and his hope was that all he enjoyed so many memories of riding with would ride to the celebration and afterwards follow his wife to his final resting place so they will know where to come chat, visit or share a libation. Delbert’s request was to be cremated as he wanted to be remembered as he was prior to his illness. Also, he chose not to be interred until the passing of his wife because he said that they came into this relationship together and that is how he wanted us to remember them.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice or Ryan Mortuary and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

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 </figure>Delbert "Bert" Palmer, 67, was born the son of Richard and Delores “Dee” (Hunter) Palmer on January 1, 1953 in Salina, KS. Bert soared to the heavens on Monday, August 3, in his home while holding hands with his beloved wife Deb whom he affectionately called “Bing” after battling and struggling several months with Crohn’s Disease. Delbert worked for Wilson &amp; Company Engineers and Architects for 39 years as a Master Draftsman Auto Cad Operator, a profession that he took great pride in and that he truly loved and enjoyed being told on multiple occasions that he was a credit to the profession, retiring in 2010. He was a relief driver for the railroad through the Union Pacific and BNSF Railroad.Delbert was a family man first and foremost, he was a witty, ornery, fun loving kindhearted man who genuinely loved music of all genres. He played in multiple bands over the years, one was bluegrass and the other rock &amp; roll, which showed his versatility playing his banjo, guitars, bass and mandolin which speaks volumes as he could not read music but could play any piece of music he heard flawlessly. Delbert was active with the local Harley Group and served as Road Captain for many years. He rode thousands of miles raising funds and awareness for many charitable organizations all while riding his cherished Anniversary Dyna Wide Glide. Bert was easily recognized by as his long grey hair &amp; beard that flowed in the breeze; he loved his “wind therapy” you could hear him blocks away from the rumbling sound of his pipes. He was called by many “Merlin” or “The Grey Ghost.” Delbert met his soulmate and love of his wife Debra “Deb” (Wilson) in 1977 and from that time you rarely saw one without the other. They married on August 19, 1983, laughing, living and loving for almost 44 years.Delbert is survived by his wife, Deb; his son, Tyler Palmer, Lawrence, KS; his daughter Sarra Reeves (Thad Corbin), Salina, KS; granddaughters; Brooke Keller (Grayson Frabizius), Emaley Reeves, and Kylie Ladwig; and grandson Kamron Reeves, Salina, KS; sister, Shirley Palmer (Larrel Krehbiel), Salina, KS; sister in-law, Sherry Enderby, Salina, KS; Hospice Nurse and caregiver, Jamie Snow and many aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews. Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Delores and two sisters, Linda Palmer Graves and Charlotte Palmer Hardesty.It is Delbert’s request that a Celebration of Life be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina. He requested that all who attend dress as if you were coming to hang out with a friend and his hope was that all he enjoyed so many memories of riding with would ride to the celebration and afterwards follow his wife to his final resting place so they will know where to come chat, visit or share a libation. Delbert’s request was to be cremated as he wanted to be remembered as he was prior to his illness. Also, he chose not to be interred until the passing of his wife because he said that they came into this relationship together and that is how he wanted us to remember them.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice or Ryan Mortuary and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Delbert "Bert" Palmer

&nbsp; Thelma Marie Rowden, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 7th, 2020. Thelma was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on November 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Ann (Jacobs) and Anastasies Werth. She was a seamstress for Sheffield's, a homemaker while the children were young, and worked at Tony's Pizza after the kids were grown. Survivors include three daughters, Jodi Agin, (Jim), of Salina, Michelle Thomas, (Tony Moravec), of Salina, Staci Meyer, (Jeff Meyer), of Lincoln, Kansas; brother, David Werth, (Rita); sisters, Ann McMillin, and Norma Jacobs. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Colin Benson, Shane McMillin, Clint Meyer; and her beloved cat, Duchess. Thelma is preceded in death by her son, Randy McMillin; siblings, Whitey Werth, Julius Werth, Doris Amerin, Hattie Degenhardt, Jean Freiberger; husbands, Mark McMillin, Bill Rowden. Cremation has been chosen and memorial services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Thelma Marie Rowden, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 7th, 2020. Thelma was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on November 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Ann (Jacobs) and Anastasies Werth. She was a seamstress for Sheffield's, a homemaker while the children were young, and worked at Tony's Pizza after the kids were grown. Survivors include three daughters, Jodi Agin, (Jim), of Salina, Michelle Thomas, (Tony Moravec), of Salina, Staci Meyer, (Jeff Meyer), of Lincoln, Kansas; brother, David Werth, (Rita); sisters, Ann McMillin, and Norma Jacobs. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Colin Benson, Shane McMillin, Clint Meyer; and her beloved cat, Duchess. Thelma is preceded in death by her son, Randy McMillin; siblings, Whitey Werth, Julius Werth, Doris Amerin, Hattie Degenhardt, Jean Freiberger; husbands, Mark McMillin, Bill Rowden. Cremation has been chosen and memorial services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thelma Marie Rowden

Nancy J. Lott, 85, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020.&nbsp; She was born February 15, 1935 in Beloit to Francis “Stub” and Alcena (Wheeler) Van Meter.

Nancy and Thomas Lott were united in marriage on February 15, 1955 in Ada. &nbsp;She worked as a bookkeeper at their business, Lott Implement, for many years. She also worked at the Silhouette Shop for several years. Nancy loved and adored her family.&nbsp; She also enjoyed working in her garden and spending time at the family pond.

Nancy was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Ada, and the Home Arts Club, Minneapolis.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Jennifer Peters and Judith Schaffer.

Survivors are her husband, Tom; children, Vicki (Chris) Visser, Jeff (Tamala) Lott, and Wanda (Todd) Sponsel; sons-in-law, Joe Peters and Kenny Schaffer; sisters, Fran Frain and Norlene Parrish; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Due to COVID-19, private graveside services will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, Ada.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church or the Ada Community Building and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Nancy J. Lott, 85, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020.&nbsp; She was born February 15, 1935 in Beloit to Francis “Stub” and Alcena (Wheeler) Van Meter.Nancy and Thomas Lott were united in marriage on February 15, 1955 in Ada. &nbsp;She worked as a bookkeeper at their business, Lott Implement, for many years. She also worked at the Silhouette Shop for several years. Nancy loved and adored her family.&nbsp; She also enjoyed working in her garden and spending time at the family pond.Nancy was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Ada, and the Home Arts Club, Minneapolis.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Jennifer Peters and Judith Schaffer.Survivors are her husband, Tom; children, Vicki (Chris) Visser, Jeff (Tamala) Lott, and Wanda (Todd) Sponsel; sons-in-law, Joe Peters and Kenny Schaffer; sisters, Fran Frain and Norlene Parrish; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.Due to COVID-19, private graveside services will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, Ada.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church or the Ada Community Building and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Nancy J. Lott

Hillsboro - James M. Wullenweber III passed away August 3, 2020 rural Lincolnville. He was born February 25, 1943 in Milan, Indiana to James Wullenweber Jr. and Alice (Harrington) Wullenweber. 

He worked at Countryside Feed in Hillsboro. 

He married Mary Rhymes April 18, 1981 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 

Survivors include: sons, Daniel Leon Bowes of Ramona, KS, James Wullenweber of Hillsboro; daughters, Rachel Lee Anne Borgstrom of Monterey, CA, Christia Lee Bowes of Idaho Falls, Idaho; brother, David Wullenweber of Concord, CA; sisters, Sondra Schimming of Wichita, Mary Hurd of Choluteca, Honduras C.A.; 1 grandchild. 

Predeceased by his wife, Mary Wullenweber in 2014 and grandson, Trevor Wullenweber in 2020. 

Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro with Pastor John Werner officiating. Memorials to Zion Lutheran Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Hillsboro - James M. Wullenweber III passed away August 3, 2020 rural Lincolnville. He was born February 25, 1943 in Milan, Indiana to James Wullenweber Jr. and Alice (Harrington) Wullenweber. He worked at Countryside Feed in Hillsboro. He married Mary Rhymes April 18, 1981 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Survivors include: sons, Daniel Leon Bowes of Ramona, KS, James Wullenweber of Hillsboro; daughters, Rachel Lee Anne Borgstrom of Monterey, CA, Christia Lee Bowes of Idaho Falls, Idaho; brother, David Wullenweber of Concord, CA; sisters, Sondra Schimming of Wichita, Mary Hurd of Choluteca, Honduras C.A.; 1 grandchild. Predeceased by his wife, Mary Wullenweber in 2014 and grandson, Trevor Wullenweber in 2020. Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro with Pastor John Werner officiating. Memorials to Zion Lutheran Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

James M. Wullenweber III

Beulah Turner 86 died August 6, 2020.&nbsp; She was born on June 12, 1934, the daughter of Paul and Marjorie (Osborn) Dickson.&nbsp; Beulah was raised in the El Dorado community.&nbsp; She married John Turner, Sr. on October 22, 1951.&nbsp; After moving to Clay Center, Beulah was a mother and homemaker.&nbsp; Later, she cleaned at Apollo Towers and for several families in Clay Center.&nbsp; She was a fan of Roy Rogers and enjoyed reading crocheting and gardening.&nbsp; Beulah was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sherryl Knowling and sister, Grace VanSkike.

Husband: John Turner, Sr. of Clay Center, KS

Son: John Turner, Jr. and wife Deanna of Clay Center, KS

Son: Terry Turner and wife Sherie of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Deborah Harlow and husband Robin of Clyde, KS

Son: Jeff Turner and wife Candi of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Kristy Reith and husband Marc of Manhattan, KS

19 Grandchildren, 33 Great-grandchildren and many Great-great-grandchildren

Funeral Services:&nbsp; 11:00 AM Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas

Visitation: Saturday, August 8, 9:30 AM until service time at the funeral home

Memorials:&nbsp; Good Shepherd Hospice House c/o the funeral home

Beulah Turner 86 died August 6, 2020.&nbsp; She was born on June 12, 1934, the daughter of Paul and Marjorie (Osborn) Dickson.&nbsp; Beulah was raised in the El Dorado community.&nbsp; She married John Turner, Sr. on October 22, 1951.&nbsp; After moving to Clay Center, Beulah was a mother and homemaker.&nbsp; Later, she cleaned at Apollo Towers and for several families in Clay Center.&nbsp; She was a fan of Roy Rogers and enjoyed reading crocheting and gardening.&nbsp; Beulah was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sherryl Knowling and sister, Grace VanSkike.Survivors:Husband: John Turner, Sr. of Clay Center, KSSon: John Turner, Jr. and wife Deanna of Clay Center, KSSon: Terry Turner and wife Sherie of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Deborah Harlow and husband Robin of Clyde, KSSon: Jeff Turner and wife Candi of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Kristy Reith and husband Marc of Manhattan, KS19 Grandchildren, 33 Great-grandchildren and many Great-great-grandchildrenSister: Joyce BenderSister: Virginia KernonHalf-brother: Archie DicksonHalf-brother: Lloyd DicksonFuneral Services:&nbsp; 11:00 AM Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSBurial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation: Saturday, August 8, 9:30 AM until service time at the funeral homeMemorials:&nbsp; Good Shepherd Hospice House c/o the funeral home

Beulah Turner

&nbsp; Donald E. Woods, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born March 5, 1927 on his parent’s farm Southwest of Carlton Kansas, the son of Frank and Lucy (Greenwood) Woods. Don attended local elementary schools and Abilene High School leaving before graduation to join the Air Force. Years later he received his High School diploma when many schools awarded diplomas to war time veterans who left high school early to serve their country. Don married Evelyn (Fager) on May 1, 1949 in Carlton. All of their married life was spent on their farm Southwest of Carlton. Don was a full time farmer and rancher who in the earlier years also custom cut corn and worked as a guard at the missile base located half a mile from his farm. Don was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, his parents, a brother Virgil and a sister June (Woods) Barten. He is survived by his son Lyle Woods Carlton, Kansas, daughter Cheryl Woods, Topeka, Kansas, grandchildren, Erin Woods, Manhattan, Lindsay ‘Rian’ Eddie, Manhattan, Tyler ‘Kyra’ Woods, Carlton, great-grandchildren Leena Eddie, Carson Eddie and Kyser Brownback. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Carlton Kansas with Pastor Don Schroeder officiating. Due to the Covid 19 event funeral attendees should feel free to remain in their vehicles at the cemetery if they wish. Guests are asked to wear masks and to practice social distancing in order to help keep everyone safe. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations in Don’s name be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in care of Danner funeral home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Donald E. Woods, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born March 5, 1927 on his parent’s farm Southwest of Carlton Kansas, the son of Frank and Lucy (Greenwood) Woods. Don attended local elementary schools and Abilene High School leaving before graduation to join the Air Force. Years later he received his High School diploma when many schools awarded diplomas to war time veterans who left high school early to serve their country. Don married Evelyn (Fager) on May 1, 1949 in Carlton. All of their married life was spent on their farm Southwest of Carlton. Don was a full time farmer and rancher who in the earlier years also custom cut corn and worked as a guard at the missile base located half a mile from his farm. Don was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, his parents, a brother Virgil and a sister June (Woods) Barten. He is survived by his son Lyle Woods Carlton, Kansas, daughter Cheryl Woods, Topeka, Kansas, grandchildren, Erin Woods, Manhattan, Lindsay ‘Rian’ Eddie, Manhattan, Tyler ‘Kyra’ Woods, Carlton, great-grandchildren Leena Eddie, Carson Eddie and Kyser Brownback. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Carlton Kansas with Pastor Don Schroeder officiating. Due to the Covid 19 event funeral attendees should feel free to remain in their vehicles at the cemetery if they wish. Guests are asked to wear masks and to practice social distancing in order to help keep everyone safe. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations in Don’s name be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in care of Danner funeral home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald E. Woods

Ellen Ryneck Horton Morgandied on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home in Salina, Kansas surrounded by her loving family. A mother of three and grandmother to seven, Ellen lived life to the fullest appreciating the creativity of her family, her friends and her state. She spent twenty-five years advocating for Kansas artists and cultural organizations and personally collecting artwork that depicted the beauty and landscape of Kansas. She is cherished by her large family and remembered by many friends in Kansas and around the country who saw her as a mentor and role model, both as mother and as a professional arts administrator.

Ellen was born on September 20, 1943 in Hays, Kansas to William Ryneck Horton, Jr. and Mary Ellen Brown Horton. She was the eldest of five children. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1961 and attended Lindenwood College, Kansas State University, and Bob Jones University.

She married Stan Morgan in 1963 and they made their home in Oberlin, Kansas. They had three children, Ward Morgan, Rachael Morgan Decker and Ryneck Morgan Sharp. The couple later divorced. Ellen became executive director of the Association of Community Arts Agencies of Kansas (ACAAK), an organization providing professional development, advocacy and educational opportunities for communities throughout Kansas. She built this organization to be a national model for rural states in supporting and encouraging artistic activities in all communities, even the smallest and most rural. She was a pioneer in bringing those interested in arts and culture into the political arena to lobby for policies that encouraged arts access and arts education in public schools. This position led her to leadership roles in national organizations such as the State Arts Advocacy League of America and the Community Arts Network. She served as a mentor for those in other states attempting to duplicate the work she had accomplished in Kansas and was a consultant for Americans for the Arts, a national advocacy organization, in Washington, DC. Ellen received many recognitions for her work but she was particularly pleased to receive the Kansas Governor's Arts Award in 1993, following in the footsteps of Norman and Ann Jeter, her beloved uncle and aunt. Throughout her career, she was a devoted mother and grandmother, hosting large holiday dinners, birthdays and anniversaries at her home in Salina and proud of the accomplishments of each member of her family. She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Ward and Brenda Morgan of Manhattan, Rachael (Morgan) and Tim Decker of Valley Center, and Ryneck (Morgan) and Leon Sharp of Phillipsburg and seven grandchildren: Silas Decker, Brittany Shigemitsu and her husband Ryo, Jordyn Sharp, Brandi Spray, Jake Decker, Madison Mathes, Matthew Morgan and Great Mimi to Carmen, Cameryn and Delilah. She is also survived by her mother Mary Ellen Horton of Atwood; sister Jennifer Horton Woofter and husband Mike of Colby; and three brothers, Bill Horton Ill, of Atwood, Barney Horton and wife Cathy of Atwood and Silas Horton of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her father, William (Bill) Ryneck Horton, Jr.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas.

Due to pandemic concerns, the service will be broadcast via Zoom (info below.) If you do plan to attend in person, city regulations require masks and social distancing protocols. An informal come and go reception will be held at Tallgrass Taphouse from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smokey Hill River Festival c/o Salina Arts and Humanities, and Kansas Sampler Foundation.

Zoom link Topic: Ellen Morgan graveside service Time: Aug 8, 2020 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href="https://civicplus.zoom.us/j/92048372201?pwd=WHFlR3d2NHJ3ZDdrK0k5Vk1ucE5DQT09" target="_blank">https://civicplus.zoom.us/j/92048372201?pwd=WHFlR3d2NHJ3ZDdrK0k5Vk1ucE5DQT09</a> Password: tenlawns

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 </figure>Ellen Ryneck Horton Morgandied on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home in Salina, Kansas surrounded by her loving family. A mother of three and grandmother to seven, Ellen lived life to the fullest appreciating the creativity of her family, her friends and her state. She spent twenty-five years advocating for Kansas artists and cultural organizations and personally collecting artwork that depicted the beauty and landscape of Kansas. She is cherished by her large family and remembered by many friends in Kansas and around the country who saw her as a mentor and role model, both as mother and as a professional arts administrator.Ellen was born on September 20, 1943 in Hays, Kansas to William Ryneck Horton, Jr. and Mary Ellen Brown Horton. She was the eldest of five children. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1961 and attended Lindenwood College, Kansas State University, and Bob Jones University.She married Stan Morgan in 1963 and they made their home in Oberlin, Kansas. They had three children, Ward Morgan, Rachael Morgan Decker and Ryneck Morgan Sharp. The couple later divorced. Ellen became executive director of the Association of Community Arts Agencies of Kansas (ACAAK), an organization providing professional development, advocacy and educational opportunities for communities throughout Kansas. She built this organization to be a national model for rural states in supporting and encouraging artistic activities in all communities, even the smallest and most rural. She was a pioneer in bringing those interested in arts and culture into the political arena to lobby for policies that encouraged arts access and arts education in public schools. This position led her to leadership roles in national organizations such as the State Arts Advocacy League of America and the Community Arts Network. She served as a mentor for those in other states attempting to duplicate the work she had accomplished in Kansas and was a consultant for Americans for the Arts, a national advocacy organization, in Washington, DC. Ellen received many recognitions for her work but she was particularly pleased to receive the Kansas Governor's Arts Award in 1993, following in the footsteps of Norman and Ann Jeter, her beloved uncle and aunt. Throughout her career, she was a devoted mother and grandmother, hosting large holiday dinners, birthdays and anniversaries at her home in Salina and proud of the accomplishments of each member of her family. She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Ward and Brenda Morgan of Manhattan, Rachael (Morgan) and Tim Decker of Valley Center, and Ryneck (Morgan) and Leon Sharp of Phillipsburg and seven grandchildren: Silas Decker, Brittany Shigemitsu and her husband Ryo, Jordyn Sharp, Brandi Spray, Jake Decker, Madison Mathes, Matthew Morgan and Great Mimi to Carmen, Cameryn and Delilah. She is also survived by her mother Mary Ellen Horton of Atwood; sister Jennifer Horton Woofter and husband Mike of Colby; and three brothers, Bill Horton Ill, of Atwood, Barney Horton and wife Cathy of Atwood and Silas Horton of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her father, William (Bill) Ryneck Horton, Jr.Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas.Due to pandemic concerns, the service will be broadcast via Zoom (info below.) If you do plan to attend in person, city regulations require masks and social distancing protocols. An informal come and go reception will be held at Tallgrass Taphouse from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smokey Hill River Festival c/o Salina Arts and Humanities, and Kansas Sampler Foundation. Zoom link Topic: Ellen Morgan graveside service Time: Aug 8, 2020 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href="https://civicplus.zoom.us/j/92048372201?pwd=WHFlR3d2NHJ3ZDdrK0k5Vk1ucE5DQT09" target="_blank">https://civicplus.zoom.us/j/92048372201?pwd=WHFlR3d2NHJ3ZDdrK0k5Vk1ucE5DQT09</a> Password: tenlawns

Ellen Ryneck Horton Morgan

&nbsp; Michael F. Fears, 72, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2020. Michael was born in Hastings, Nebraska on August 21, 1947, a son of the late Mary Frances (Cannon) and Alfonso Fears. Michael served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and also served in the Army Reserves. Survivors include his longtime companion, Mary Jennifer Smith-Fears, of Salina; son, Sean Fears, of Salina; sisters, Kathy Fears, of Salina, Mary "Cookie" Irvin (Alvin), of Salina, and brother, Joe Fears, of Salina; 12 nieces and nephews and 17 great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Fears; sister, Pam Kinsey; nephew, Greg Fears Cremation has been chosen and services are private at the convenience of family. Donations may be made to the family sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Michael F. Fears, 72, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2020. Michael was born in Hastings, Nebraska on August 21, 1947, a son of the late Mary Frances (Cannon) and Alfonso Fears. Michael served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and also served in the Army Reserves. Survivors include his longtime companion, Mary Jennifer Smith-Fears, of Salina; son, Sean Fears, of Salina; sisters, Kathy Fears, of Salina, Mary "Cookie" Irvin (Alvin), of Salina, and brother, Joe Fears, of Salina; 12 nieces and nephews and 17 great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Fears; sister, Pam Kinsey; nephew, Greg Fears Cremation has been chosen and services are private at the convenience of family. Donations may be made to the family sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael F. Fears

&nbsp; Ruth Ann (Dahnke) Foster age 86, passed away Tuesday , August 4, 2020 at Village Manor in Abilene. Ruth was born December 4, 1933 in Abilene the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Broughton) Dahnke.

She graduated from Abilene High School, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed camping, and car racing.

On April 20, 1952 Ruth was united in marriage to James "Jim" Foster in Abilene. To this union they had 3 children.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband Jim of the home, son Steve (Jacque) Foster, daughter Michelle (Bob) Dewey all of Abilene, four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, her best friend for over 70 years Phyllis Whitehair Nemecheck, and other nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Teresa Ann, daughter-in-law Theresa Herman Foster, siblings, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Ruth will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Abilene with Reverend Keith Less officiating. Cremation is planned. There will be no visitation or graveside service. Masks and social distancing are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or to Meals on Wheels and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Ruth Ann (Dahnke) Foster age 86, passed away Tuesday , August 4, 2020 at Village Manor in Abilene. Ruth was born December 4, 1933 in Abilene the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Broughton) Dahnke. She graduated from Abilene High School, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed camping, and car racing. On April 20, 1952 Ruth was united in marriage to James "Jim" Foster in Abilene. To this union they had 3 children. Ruth is survived by her loving husband Jim of the home, son Steve (Jacque) Foster, daughter Michelle (Bob) Dewey all of Abilene, four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, her best friend for over 70 years Phyllis Whitehair Nemecheck, and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Teresa Ann, daughter-in-law Theresa Herman Foster, siblings, and other relatives. Funeral services for Ruth will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Abilene with Reverend Keith Less officiating. Cremation is planned. There will be no visitation or graveside service. Masks and social distancing are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or to Meals on Wheels and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth Ann (Dahnke) Foster

Leona A. Weir, 83, of Salina, passed away August 2, 2020 in Manhattan. She was born in Norton, to John and Catherine (Trommeter) Boor, on May 14, 1937. She graduated from Leoville High School and was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She took great care in watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married Charles "Mart" M. Weir on June 2, 1956 in Hoxie, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David; brothers, Clarence, Arnold, Emil, Dennis; sisters, Mary Weber, Rosie Barber, Ethel Teach.

She is survived by her husband, Charles "Mart"; daughter, Debbie Dankenbring; son, Marty Weir, all of Salina; five grandchildren, Josh, Nikki, Ashley, Shelby, David; five great-grandchildren, Aayliyah, Kendall, Keegan, Everett, Makensie; sisters, Irene Huelsmann, of Angelus, Dolores Davis, of Georgia; brother Ralph Boor (Mary), of Salina

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2020 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, rosary will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas.

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 </figure>Leona A. Weir, 83, of Salina, passed away August 2, 2020 in Manhattan. She was born in Norton, to John and Catherine (Trommeter) Boor, on May 14, 1937. She graduated from Leoville High School and was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She took great care in watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married Charles "Mart" M. Weir on June 2, 1956 in Hoxie, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents; son, David; brothers, Clarence, Arnold, Emil, Dennis; sisters, Mary Weber, Rosie Barber, Ethel Teach.She is survived by her husband, Charles "Mart"; daughter, Debbie Dankenbring; son, Marty Weir, all of Salina; five grandchildren, Josh, Nikki, Ashley, Shelby, David; five great-grandchildren, Aayliyah, Kendall, Keegan, Everett, Makensie; sisters, Irene Huelsmann, of Angelus, Dolores Davis, of Georgia; brother Ralph Boor (Mary), of SalinaMass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2020 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, rosary will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas.

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