Commemoration for Dennis Kuhlman A commemoration will be held for Dennis at Redeemer Lutheran Church (743 E Magnolia Rd, Salina, Kansas, 67401) from 2-6pm Monday and Tuesday (Dec 14 and 15). Please drop by the church to pay respects, see pictures celebrating his life, light a candle in his honor, drop off a card or leave a greeting (cards provided at the church), and sign the visitor's book. Kindly wear a mask and maintain social distance.

If you are further afield or are staying home, please consider mailing a card to the family at the church address or sending a video condolence to the family at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dennis.kuhlman.memorial@gmail.com">dennis.kuhlman.memorial@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;(no expert photography or makeup and lighting required, just a heartfelt message that will be between you and the family).

The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 15 at 7pm. Regretfully, attendance is immediate family only, but it will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Redeemer-Lutheran-Church-110480542378151/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Redeemer-Lutheran-Church-110480542378151/</a>. Please join us to celebrate his life.

Dennis was passionate about service to the community and wanted his service to extend even beyond his own life. If you care to donate, the following are three ways to support his mission.

Ashby House <a href="https://www.ashbyhouse.org/support-us/finish-that-house-fundraising-campaign" target="_blank">https://www.ashbyhouse.org/support-us/finish-that-house-fundraising-campaign</a>

Kansas State University Student Activity Fund <a href="https://giving.ksufoundation.org/campaigns/18147/donations/new" target="_blank">https://giving.ksufoundation.org/campaigns/18147/donations/new</a>

Redeemer Lutheran Church Please text GIVERLC to 73256 and choose the Kuhlman Memorial Fund from the drop-down "Fund" list, or contribute by mailing a check to the church address.

Dennis Kent Kuhlman&nbsp;died of COVID-19 complications December 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and three children. He was born in Lakin, KS, November 20, 1948 to Vera A (Brock) and Erwin R Kuhlman. The wide-open spaces and family farm life left a permanent impression on his character. He was an active 4-H member, basketball player, amateur car racer, and farmer. Initially resistant, his mother pushed him to pursue an education, which started a lifelong commitment to learning and teaching. He began at Garden City Junior College, moved on to Kansas State University where he earned a bachelor's and master's degrees in Agricultural Engineering, earning his PhD in the same subject from Oklahoma State University

It was at K-State where he met the love of his life, Carol Ann (Singer). First dates don't always take, and it took a couple of tries before the couple saw the spark in each other's eyes. She of Kansas City, he of western Kansas, the pair soon began a 48-year adventure when they married on July 8, 1972. Dennis's Navy enlistment took them on a three-year ride across Rhode Island and Florida before they returned to Manhattan to continue his education. Dennis was proud to say he was an engineer, and through that lens he approached his life and career. He was an Extension Agricultural Engineer at Kansas State University from 1977 - 1997, where he focused on practical research and education for safe and effective pesticide application. He had many important friendships through K-State and was very involved in campus leadership activities. Dennis and Carol had three children while in Manhattan: Brock, Les, and Breanna. He was a loving father and active participant in their lives, from raising 4H animals, coaching basketball, softball, and soccer, to teaching them how to burn pasture and build fences. He was a patient and loving teacher. Not every project went according to plan and we cherish the stories of unexpected wind, pasture fires gone wrong, and patience tested.

Dennis's career took them to Salina for the next chapter when he became Dean and CEO of K-State at Salina, now known as Kansas State Polytechnic. It was here Dennis left a lasting mark on our community. He led the challenge of transforming Kansas State at Salina, a former technical college, into a university-caliber institution. He relished the challenges, successes, failures, and learnings. Through it all he cherished personal relationships. The people he worked with, mentored, and helped, inspired him. He held the students he impacted and the opportunities that he created as his real reward. Salina became home for Carol and Breanna. Raising cattle and ducks became new projects and traveling softball grew into a family affair. Weekends at tournaments around the state and coaching many teams over the years gave Dennis opportunities to impact young people.

After retirement in 2012, Dennis and Carol enjoyed morning coffee, deck time, their three grandchildren, friends, family, K-State sports, managing the farm out west, and traveling. Their travel adventures took them around the world with the help of their internationally-living son. Japan, Thailand, Switzerland, England, a cruise down the Rhine, Antarctica, Portugal and South Africa were beautiful memories - along with many family vacations to the mountains and beaches closer to home. It was a life well lived. It was a life well loved. It was a life cut short.

Dennis is survived by a sister Pamella Hahn (Jerry), nephew Duane, wife Carol of Salina, sons Brock (Patrick) of Cape Town, South Africa, Les (Kendra) of Manhattan, daughter Breanna (Sara) of Roxbury, and grandchildren Keira, Quinn, and Colter. We will always love you Dennis.

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 </figure>Commemoration for Dennis Kuhlman A commemoration will be held for Dennis at Redeemer Lutheran Church (743 E Magnolia Rd, Salina, Kansas, 67401) from 2-6pm Monday and Tuesday (Dec 14 and 15). Please drop by the church to pay respects, see pictures celebrating his life, light a candle in his honor, drop off a card or leave a greeting (cards provided at the church), and sign the visitor's book. Kindly wear a mask and maintain social distance.If you are further afield or are staying home, please consider mailing a card to the family at the church address or sending a video condolence to the family at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dennis.kuhlman.memorial@gmail.com">dennis.kuhlman.memorial@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;(no expert photography or makeup and lighting required, just a heartfelt message that will be between you and the family).The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 15 at 7pm. Regretfully, attendance is immediate family only, but it will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Redeemer-Lutheran-Church-110480542378151/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Redeemer-Lutheran-Church-110480542378151/</a>. Please join us to celebrate his life.Dennis was passionate about service to the community and wanted his service to extend even beyond his own life. If you care to donate, the following are three ways to support his mission.Ashby House <a href="https://www.ashbyhouse.org/support-us/finish-that-house-fundraising-campaign" target="_blank">https://www.ashbyhouse.org/support-us/finish-that-house-fundraising-campaign</a>Kansas State University Student Activity Fund <a href="https://giving.ksufoundation.org/campaigns/18147/donations/new" target="_blank">https://giving.ksufoundation.org/campaigns/18147/donations/new</a>Redeemer Lutheran Church Please text GIVERLC to 73256 and choose the Kuhlman Memorial Fund from the drop-down "Fund" list, or contribute by mailing a check to the church address.Obituary for Dennis KuhlmanDennis Kent Kuhlman&nbsp;died of COVID-19 complications December 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and three children. He was born in Lakin, KS, November 20, 1948 to Vera A (Brock) and Erwin R Kuhlman. The wide-open spaces and family farm life left a permanent impression on his character. He was an active 4-H member, basketball player, amateur car racer, and farmer. Initially resistant, his mother pushed him to pursue an education, which started a lifelong commitment to learning and teaching. He began at Garden City Junior College, moved on to Kansas State University where he earned a bachelor's and master's degrees in Agricultural Engineering, earning his PhD in the same subject from Oklahoma State UniversityIt was at K-State where he met the love of his life, Carol Ann (Singer). First dates don't always take, and it took a couple of tries before the couple saw the spark in each other's eyes. She of Kansas City, he of western Kansas, the pair soon began a 48-year adventure when they married on July 8, 1972. Dennis's Navy enlistment took them on a three-year ride across Rhode Island and Florida before they returned to Manhattan to continue his education. Dennis was proud to say he was an engineer, and through that lens he approached his life and career. He was an Extension Agricultural Engineer at Kansas State University from 1977 - 1997, where he focused on practical research and education for safe and effective pesticide application. He had many important friendships through K-State and was very involved in campus leadership activities. Dennis and Carol had three children while in Manhattan: Brock, Les, and Breanna. He was a loving father and active participant in their lives, from raising 4H animals, coaching basketball, softball, and soccer, to teaching them how to burn pasture and build fences. He was a patient and loving teacher. Not every project went according to plan and we cherish the stories of unexpected wind, pasture fires gone wrong, and patience tested.Dennis's career took them to Salina for the next chapter when he became Dean and CEO of K-State at Salina, now known as Kansas State Polytechnic. It was here Dennis left a lasting mark on our community. He led the challenge of transforming Kansas State at Salina, a former technical college, into a university-caliber institution. He relished the challenges, successes, failures, and learnings. Through it all he cherished personal relationships. The people he worked with, mentored, and helped, inspired him. He held the students he impacted and the opportunities that he created as his real reward. Salina became home for Carol and Breanna. Raising cattle and ducks became new projects and traveling softball grew into a family affair. Weekends at tournaments around the state and coaching many teams over the years gave Dennis opportunities to impact young people.After retirement in 2012, Dennis and Carol enjoyed morning coffee, deck time, their three grandchildren, friends, family, K-State sports, managing the farm out west, and traveling. Their travel adventures took them around the world with the help of their internationally-living son. Japan, Thailand, Switzerland, England, a cruise down the Rhine, Antarctica, Portugal and South Africa were beautiful memories - along with many family vacations to the mountains and beaches closer to home. It was a life well lived. It was a life well loved. It was a life cut short.Dennis is survived by a sister Pamella Hahn (Jerry), nephew Duane, wife Carol of Salina, sons Brock (Patrick) of Cape Town, South Africa, Les (Kendra) of Manhattan, daughter Breanna (Sara) of Roxbury, and grandchildren Keira, Quinn, and Colter. We will always love you Dennis.

Dennis Kent Kuhlman

Roberta "Bobbie" Jeanne Dreese, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2020. She was born on December 29, 1925 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, the daughter of Harry L. Bohnstedt and Pearl (Smith) Bohnstedt.

Bobbie graduated from Custer South Dakota High School in 1943. Following her graduation, she joined the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps and received a Registered Nurse's degree from Seattle's Virginia Mason Hospital in 1945. Next, she worked at the Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital in

Salem, Oregon both as a psychiatric nurse and as a student nursing instructor. Later, in 1957, Bobbie served as Assistant Director of Nursing at the Topeka State Hospital until 1960 when she became a fulltime mother of her children.

Bobbie married William Dreese on September 19, 1953, in Salem, Oregon. They were married for 67 years.

She was a member of Salina's First United Methodist Church and was on the Salina Girl Scout Board. Bobbie also worked as a volunteer at the Salina Regional Hospital and coordinated the nursing services at the Park where the Dreese's spent 27 years at their winter home in Pharr, Texas. Bobbie's favorite activities were family gatherings, arts and crafts, studying archeological history and traveling.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Bohnstedt. She is survived by her husband, Bill: and 4 children; son, Ben, Salina; and three daughters, Nancy Lovseth and Diane Geisen (Al) both of Salina, and Jean Adamson (Tom) of Solomon. There are 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be at the Ryan Mortuary from 3 until 7 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2020, where the family will receive friends from 3 until 5 pm. Masks and social distancing are required.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, Salina.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salina's First United Methodist Church or the Salina Animal Shelter in care of Ryan Mortuary. Graveside services will take place at the Greenwood Cemetery in Council Grove, KS. at a later time. Friends are invited to offer notes of remembrance and condolences at www.ryanmortuary.com. The memorial services will be able to be viewed at the web site of First United Methodist Church, Salina;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salinafirst.com/live" target="_blank">https://www.salinafirst.com/live</a>.

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 </figure>Roberta "Bobbie" Jeanne Dreese, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2020. She was born on December 29, 1925 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, the daughter of Harry L. Bohnstedt and Pearl (Smith) Bohnstedt.Bobbie graduated from Custer South Dakota High School in 1943. Following her graduation, she joined the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps and received a Registered Nurse's degree from Seattle's Virginia Mason Hospital in 1945. Next, she worked at the Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital inSalem, Oregon both as a psychiatric nurse and as a student nursing instructor. Later, in 1957, Bobbie served as Assistant Director of Nursing at the Topeka State Hospital until 1960 when she became a fulltime mother of her children.Bobbie married William Dreese on September 19, 1953, in Salem, Oregon. They were married for 67 years.She was a member of Salina's First United Methodist Church and was on the Salina Girl Scout Board. Bobbie also worked as a volunteer at the Salina Regional Hospital and coordinated the nursing services at the Park where the Dreese's spent 27 years at their winter home in Pharr, Texas. Bobbie's favorite activities were family gatherings, arts and crafts, studying archeological history and traveling.Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Bohnstedt. She is survived by her husband, Bill: and 4 children; son, Ben, Salina; and three daughters, Nancy Lovseth and Diane Geisen (Al) both of Salina, and Jean Adamson (Tom) of Solomon. There are 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Visitation will be at the Ryan Mortuary from 3 until 7 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2020, where the family will receive friends from 3 until 5 pm. Masks and social distancing are required.Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, Salina.Memorial contributions may be made to Salina's First United Methodist Church or the Salina Animal Shelter in care of Ryan Mortuary. Graveside services will take place at the Greenwood Cemetery in Council Grove, KS. at a later time. Friends are invited to offer notes of remembrance and condolences at www.ryanmortuary.com. The memorial services will be able to be viewed at the web site of First United Methodist Church, Salina;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salinafirst.com/live" target="_blank">https://www.salinafirst.com/live</a>.

Roberta "Bobbie" Jeanne Dreese

Dr. James "Jim" Jacques Shafer, 63, Salina, died December 7, 2020 after becoming ill with Covid-19. Jim was born November 3, 1957 in Aurora, Colorado to Marthe Therese Shafer, nee Misch, LaRochelle, France, and James Andrew Shafer, Ohio.

Jim's father was a soldier and Jim's earliest years were spent in France and the United States. His first words were in French, which was also the last time he spoke French. As military families do, Jim's family moved often, settling in Salina in the early 70s. Jim's mother said that even as a young boy, he wanted to be a doctor. After his father's death in 1977, his resolve grew and he overcame significant obstacles to become a Family Medicine Physician. Jim graduated from Salina High School Central in 1976, received a Chemistry Degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1980, and earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1985.

Jim was married to LaDonna Ellison from 1979 to 2005, moved to Kansas City to attend medical school in 1981, and then returned to Salina in 1988 to take over as the sole doctor of a family practice clinic. Jim eventually became a partner at ComCare, retiring in 2016.

Jim was proud to be the doctor on-call for several years for the Salina High School South football team, enjoying the game from the sidelines. He also served as the resident doctor for several Salina nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, was responsible for work comp injuries at various manufacturing plants, and was the Saline County Coroner for a time.

Jim spent his retirement bringing family and friends together, growing his family to include a large extended chosen family. His house was rich with community, and many besides his four biological grandchildren lovingly called him Papa. He was a man who was not content to be idle, so another of his favorite activities was to nurture his garden and the gardens of his loved ones. He was a poker enthusiast; there was never a game too far away to play. Jim loved Christmas, playing Santa for special events and continually expanding his stash of Christmas ornaments and outdoor decorations (it was rumored that National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation holiday excesses were modeled after one of Jim's Christmas landscape creations). However, nothing compared with his joy of time spent with grandchildren, which he did often. He was devoted to them.

Jim was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Marthe Shafer, and stepfather, Dale Barris, Salina, and his three daughters: Lauren Wilde, (Aaron), Mountlake Terrance, Washington; Katherine Adams, (Nick), Omaha, Nebraska; and Natalie Reed, (Kyle), Salina. He is also survived by his siblings: Betty Cory, (Roger), Corpus Christi, Texas; Steve Shafer, Texas; Anthony Shafer, Salina; Sylvia Senecal, Salina; Phillip Shafer, Kansas City; Francine Clymer, Salina; Michael Shafer, (Amy), Salina; Robert Shafer, Missouri; Monique Herbel, (Curtis), Salina; and Claudale Arterburn, (Brian), Wichita. Jim is survived by his four grandchildren: Chloe Bailey, Mira Adams, Finnigan Adams, and Giles Reed. And finally, Jim is survived by friends, old and new, that he considered family: Robert and Ernestine Allen, Salina, Mark and Helen O'Mara, West Lafayette, Indiana, John and Kathy Perez, Salina, and Meagan and Brady Nuessen and their children, Brennan, Milo, Maely, and Barrett. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Because of the pandemic, there will be no public funeral. The service will be livestreamed at 10 a.m. Friday, December 11, at&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/5RoyhfIeK8A" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5RoyhfIeK8A</a>. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Memorial donations toward playground equipment can be made in Jim's name to Webster Conference Center, 2601 N. Ohio St., Salina, KS 67401.

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 </figure>Dr. James "Jim" Jacques Shafer, 63, Salina, died December 7, 2020 after becoming ill with Covid-19. Jim was born November 3, 1957 in Aurora, Colorado to Marthe Therese Shafer, nee Misch, LaRochelle, France, and James Andrew Shafer, Ohio.Jim's father was a soldier and Jim's earliest years were spent in France and the United States. His first words were in French, which was also the last time he spoke French. As military families do, Jim's family moved often, settling in Salina in the early 70s. Jim's mother said that even as a young boy, he wanted to be a doctor. After his father's death in 1977, his resolve grew and he overcame significant obstacles to become a Family Medicine Physician. Jim graduated from Salina High School Central in 1976, received a Chemistry Degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1980, and earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1985.Jim was married to LaDonna Ellison from 1979 to 2005, moved to Kansas City to attend medical school in 1981, and then returned to Salina in 1988 to take over as the sole doctor of a family practice clinic. Jim eventually became a partner at ComCare, retiring in 2016.Jim was proud to be the doctor on-call for several years for the Salina High School South football team, enjoying the game from the sidelines. He also served as the resident doctor for several Salina nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, was responsible for work comp injuries at various manufacturing plants, and was the Saline County Coroner for a time.Jim spent his retirement bringing family and friends together, growing his family to include a large extended chosen family. His house was rich with community, and many besides his four biological grandchildren lovingly called him Papa. He was a man who was not content to be idle, so another of his favorite activities was to nurture his garden and the gardens of his loved ones. He was a poker enthusiast; there was never a game too far away to play. Jim loved Christmas, playing Santa for special events and continually expanding his stash of Christmas ornaments and outdoor decorations (it was rumored that National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation holiday excesses were modeled after one of Jim's Christmas landscape creations). However, nothing compared with his joy of time spent with grandchildren, which he did often. He was devoted to them.Jim was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Marthe Shafer, and stepfather, Dale Barris, Salina, and his three daughters: Lauren Wilde, (Aaron), Mountlake Terrance, Washington; Katherine Adams, (Nick), Omaha, Nebraska; and Natalie Reed, (Kyle), Salina. He is also survived by his siblings: Betty Cory, (Roger), Corpus Christi, Texas; Steve Shafer, Texas; Anthony Shafer, Salina; Sylvia Senecal, Salina; Phillip Shafer, Kansas City; Francine Clymer, Salina; Michael Shafer, (Amy), Salina; Robert Shafer, Missouri; Monique Herbel, (Curtis), Salina; and Claudale Arterburn, (Brian), Wichita. Jim is survived by his four grandchildren: Chloe Bailey, Mira Adams, Finnigan Adams, and Giles Reed. And finally, Jim is survived by friends, old and new, that he considered family: Robert and Ernestine Allen, Salina, Mark and Helen O'Mara, West Lafayette, Indiana, John and Kathy Perez, Salina, and Meagan and Brady Nuessen and their children, Brennan, Milo, Maely, and Barrett. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.Jim will be sorely missed.Because of the pandemic, there will be no public funeral. The service will be livestreamed at 10 a.m. Friday, December 11, at&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/5RoyhfIeK8A" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5RoyhfIeK8A</a>. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.Memorial donations toward playground equipment can be made in Jim's name to Webster Conference Center, 2601 N. Ohio St., Salina, KS 67401.

Dr. James "Jim" Jacques Shafer

&nbsp; Sheila Marie Widener, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 8th, 2020. Sheila was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas on December 14, 1959, a daughter of Johnny Smith, of Phillipsburg, KS and the late Wanda (Wise) Smith. Survivors include her husband, Harold Widener; son, Chad Widener, of Hesston, Kansas; 2 grandchildren, Cash Widener, Laine Widener; two sisters, Teresa Lewis, of Gove, Kansas, and Robin Smith, of Smith Center, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Smith and daughter, Chassidy Widener. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Sheila Marie Widener, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 8th, 2020. Sheila was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas on December 14, 1959, a daughter of Johnny Smith, of Phillipsburg, KS and the late Wanda (Wise) Smith. Survivors include her husband, Harold Widener; son, Chad Widener, of Hesston, Kansas; 2 grandchildren, Cash Widener, Laine Widener; two sisters, Teresa Lewis, of Gove, Kansas, and Robin Smith, of Smith Center, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Smith and daughter, Chassidy Widener. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sheila Marie Widener

&nbsp; Martin LeRoy Amos, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020. Martin was born in Marion, Ohio on March 16, 1940, a son of the late Mildred Marie (Miller) and Harold Pearle Amos. He worked for the Ottawa County Highway Department. On September 3, 1963, Martin married Mary Simmons at the Grace Baptist Temple in Salina. Survivors include his wife, Mary Amos; three daughters, Jeanita "Nita" Rongish, (Gregg)of McPherson, Mary Rice, (Bob) of Salina, Marcia Amos, of Salina; son, Robert Amos, of Salina; 7 grandchildren, Teresa Lyle, Trisha Lyle, Devin Lyle, Kuta Thompson, Mary Beth Greenlee (Marvin), Joshua Rice, Sarah Rice; 5 great grandchildren; two sisters, Sue Conyac, of Salina, Maxine Cellman, of Marion, Ohio; and brother, Don Amos, (Carol) of Marion, Ohio. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Private family burial was held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina. Donations may be made to the family and sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Martin LeRoy Amos, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020. Martin was born in Marion, Ohio on March 16, 1940, a son of the late Mildred Marie (Miller) and Harold Pearle Amos. He worked for the Ottawa County Highway Department. On September 3, 1963, Martin married Mary Simmons at the Grace Baptist Temple in Salina. Survivors include his wife, Mary Amos; three daughters, Jeanita "Nita" Rongish, (Gregg)of McPherson, Mary Rice, (Bob) of Salina, Marcia Amos, of Salina; son, Robert Amos, of Salina; 7 grandchildren, Teresa Lyle, Trisha Lyle, Devin Lyle, Kuta Thompson, Mary Beth Greenlee (Marvin), Joshua Rice, Sarah Rice; 5 great grandchildren; two sisters, Sue Conyac, of Salina, Maxine Cellman, of Marion, Ohio; and brother, Don Amos, (Carol) of Marion, Ohio. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Private family burial was held at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina. Donations may be made to the family and sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Martin LeRoy Amos

&nbsp; Lincolnville - Michael James Combs passed peacfully at his home near Lincolnville KS December 3rd 2020. He was born in 1948 in Wichita, Ks. to parents Jerry &amp; Rosie Hein Combs.

Michael was known for being a jokester and for having a lead foot in his young adulthood. 

Worked at his beloved Uncle Martin &amp; Aunt Gasberdena Hein machine shop in Wichita for several years. 

He met Christine Lies through mutual friends in Andale KS. They were married on October 15, 1971. They lived on a farm on east edge of Wichita. The couple welcomed 3 children. 

As Wichita expanded and encompassed the farm they lived on, Mike &amp; Chris made the decision to move to Lincolnville in 1980. They farmed together &amp; Chris worked as a nurse in town. 

Their family grew by 3 more children, for a total of 6. He raised kids, grew crops, and tended his cattle herd for decades until his health no longer allowed.

Survived by his sons Patrick Combs of Lincolnville, KS, and Martin (Melissa) Combs of Lincolnville, KS : daughters Jill (Jon) Meier of Hillsboro, KS, Michelle (Tony) Conrad of Paxico, KS, Stephanie Haws (Travis Matthews) of Herington, KS and Heather Combs of Hillsboro, KS: Six granddaughters and four grandsons. Sisters; Susie Krier, Mary Guldner and Sara Hill. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Christine Combs, parents Jerry &amp; Rosemary Combs, sister DeeAnn Lacy &amp; brother John Combs.

Michael will be layed to rest, by his wife, December 11th 2020 at 10:30 a.m. St John Nepomucene Cemetery Pilsen, KS. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dickinson County 11 N. Broadway Herington, KS 67449 Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Lincolnville - Michael James Combs passed peacfully at his home near Lincolnville KS December 3rd 2020. He was born in 1948 in Wichita, Ks. to parents Jerry &amp; Rosie Hein Combs. Michael was known for being a jokester and for having a lead foot in his young adulthood. Worked at his beloved Uncle Martin &amp; Aunt Gasberdena Hein machine shop in Wichita for several years. He met Christine Lies through mutual friends in Andale KS. They were married on October 15, 1971. They lived on a farm on east edge of Wichita. The couple welcomed 3 children. As Wichita expanded and encompassed the farm they lived on, Mike &amp; Chris made the decision to move to Lincolnville in 1980. They farmed together &amp; Chris worked as a nurse in town. Their family grew by 3 more children, for a total of 6. He raised kids, grew crops, and tended his cattle herd for decades until his health no longer allowed. Survived by his sons Patrick Combs of Lincolnville, KS, and Martin (Melissa) Combs of Lincolnville, KS : daughters Jill (Jon) Meier of Hillsboro, KS, Michelle (Tony) Conrad of Paxico, KS, Stephanie Haws (Travis Matthews) of Herington, KS and Heather Combs of Hillsboro, KS: Six granddaughters and four grandsons. Sisters; Susie Krier, Mary Guldner and Sara Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife Christine Combs, parents Jerry &amp; Rosemary Combs, sister DeeAnn Lacy &amp; brother John Combs. Michael will be layed to rest, by his wife, December 11th 2020 at 10:30 a.m. St John Nepomucene Cemetery Pilsen, KS. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dickinson County 11 N. Broadway Herington, KS 67449 Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael James Combs

A joint family memorial mass will be held for Al (Albert) T. and Mary L. (Brungardt) Herrman on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, north of Great Bend.

&nbsp; Al and Mary operated Al and Mary’s Hair Styling in Great Bend for many years. After retiring, they moved to Salina and later to Lindsborg where they were members of St. Bridget’s of Sweden Catholic Church.

&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to McPherson Kindred Hospice or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, both c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

&nbsp; Al (Albert) T. Herrman, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Lindsborg, KS. He was born January 1, 1934 in Liebenthal, KS to Nicholas and Veronica (Legleiter) Herrman.

&nbsp; Al married Mary L. Brungardt on September 8, 1956 in Hays, KS. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Al was a longtime resident of Great Bend, KS where he and his wife, Mary, owned and operated Al and Mary’s Hair Styling. After retirement, Al and Mary moved to Salina, KS and later to Lindsborg, KS. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Bridget’s of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindsborg.

&nbsp; Al is survived by his wife; daughter Zelma (Scot) Michels of Overland Park, KS, grandson William (Kelsey) Michels and great-grandchildren Avery and Bryer, grandson James Michels (fiancé Rachel Sutcliffe), and grandson Robert Michels; daughter, Vickie (William) Krueger of Loxahatchee, FL, granddaughter Veronica (Peter) Cusick and great-grandchildren Conner, Chloe, Jacob and Oliver, grandson Vincent (Johanna) Schaffer and great-granddaughter Mikaela, grandson Justin (Casey) Schaffer, grandson Douglas (Allison) Schaffer, grandson Mikal, (Emily Ann) Krueger and great-grandsons Conrad and Cullen, granddaughter Emily Rose (James) Giunta and great-grandson John Michael, and grandson James (Caitlyn Pratt) Krueger and great-granddaughter Eleanor; son Timothy (Rita) Herrman of Conroe, TX, granddaughter Alysa (Adam) Lowry and great-grandsons Brayden and Weston, and grandson Jason (Ali) Herrman and great-grandchildren Colson and Kinslee; daughter Denise (Jeff) Dohrman of Bushton, KS, grandson Brooks (Taryn) Dohrman and great-grandchildren Brayden, Trey and Haylie, granddaughter Darah (Ryan) Harrison and great-grandchildren Melanie, Madelyn, McKinley, Riley and Bryce, grandson Heath (Molly) Dohrman and great-granddaughters Meeghan, Collins and Emmy, and granddaughter Desa (Matt) Barlow and great-grandchildren Jett, Kannon and Blayse; daughter Michelle (Michael) Behr of Groton, CT, granddaughter Elizabeth (Casey) Finn and great-grandsons Camden and Michael, and grandson Nathan Behr; daughter Sandra (Gary) Vogt of Littleton, CO, granddaughter Alison (Ben) Sparks and great-grandchildren Ashley, Noah, Isabella, Nadia, Elena and Isaac, and granddaughter Rachel (Jeremiah) Gallagher and great-grandchildren Timothy, Jacob and Emily; and brother Marvin.

&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Chris, Elmer, Alvin, Alex, Kenneth, and Raymond Herrman; and sisters Emma Moeder, Bertha Sauber, Agnes Herrman, Edith Bollig, Elenora Moeder and Louise Herrman.

&nbsp; Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be scheduled at a later date. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth is handling arrangements.

&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to McPherson Kindred Hospice,&nbsp;900 East 1st Street, Suite A,&nbsp;McPherson, KS&nbsp; 67460 (mention Al Herrman in memo) or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

&nbsp; Mary L. (Brungardt) Herrman, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Bushton, KS following a brave battle with cancer. She was born December 13, 1937 in Collyer, KS to Fredolin and Catherine (Fisher) Brungardt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary married Al Herrman on September 8, 1956 in Hays, KS. &nbsp;Al preceded Mary in death on April 14, 2020.&nbsp; Mary was a longtime resident of Great Bend, KS where she owned and operated Al and Mary’s Hair Styling with her husband. Mary had pride and joy in her extended family who all benefited from the beautiful quilting and needlework she enjoyed.&nbsp; After retirement, Al and Mary moved to Salina, KS and later to Lindsborg, KS. &nbsp;She was a member of St. Bridget’s of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindsborg.

&nbsp; Mary is survived by daughter Zelma (Scot) Michels of Overland Park, KS, grandson William (Kelsey) Michels and great-grandchildren Avery and Bryer, grandson James (Rachel), Michels and grandson Robert Michels; daughter, Vickie (William) Krueger of Loxahatchee, FL, granddaughter Veronica (Peter) Cusick and great-grandchildren Connor, Chloe, Jacob and Oliver, grandson Vincent (Johanna) Schaffer and great-granddaughter Mikaela, grandson Justin (Casey) Schaffer, grandson Douglas (Allison) Schaffer, grandson Mikal, (Emily Ann) Krueger and great-grandsons Conrad and Cullen, granddaughter Emily Rose (James) Giunta and great-grandson John Michael, and grandson James (Caitlyn Pratt) Krueger and great-granddaughter Eleanor; son Timothy (Rita) Herrman of Conroe, TX, granddaughter Alysa (Adam) Lowry and great-grandsons Brayden and Weston, and grandson Jason (Ali) Herrman and great-grandchildren Colson and Kinslee; daughter Denise (Jeff) Dohrman of Bushton, KS, grandson Brooks (Taryn) Dohrman and great-grandchildren Brayden, Trey and Haylie, granddaughter Darah (Ryan) Harrison and great-grandchildren Melanie, Madelyn, McKinley, Riley and Bryce, grandson Heath (Molly) Dohrman and great-granddaughters Meeghan, Collins and Emmy, and granddaughter Desa (Matt) Barlow and great-grandchildren Jett, Kannon and Blayse; daughter Michelle (Michael) Behr of Groton, CT, granddaughter Elizabeth (Casey) Finn and great-grandsons Camden and Michael, and grandson Nathan Behr; daughter Sandra (Gary) Vogt of Littleton, CO, granddaughter Alison (Ben) Sparks and great-grandchildren Ashley, Noah, Isabella, Nadia, Elena and Isaac, and granddaughter Rachel (Jeremiah) Gallagher and great-grandchildren Timothy, Jacob and Emily; and brothers Fred and Norbert Brungardt and sister Mildred Geibler.

&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brothers Edward, Delbert, Larry, James, and Fredolin Brungardt; and sisters Henrietta Karlin, Georgia Karlin, Norma Meier, Katherine Munsch, and Virgina Orth.

&nbsp; Cremation has taken place and a funeral mass will be scheduled at a later date. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth is handling arrangements.

&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to McPherson Kindred Hospice,&nbsp;900 East 1st Street, Suite A,&nbsp;McPherson, KS&nbsp; 67460 (mention Mary Herrman in memo) or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure><h2>Al and Mary Herrman</h2>January 1, 1934~April 14, 2020(age 86)A joint family memorial mass will be held for Al (Albert) T. and Mary L. (Brungardt) Herrman on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Bushton. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, north of Great Bend.&nbsp; Al and Mary operated Al and Mary’s Hair Styling in Great Bend for many years. After retiring, they moved to Salina and later to Lindsborg where they were members of St. Bridget’s of Sweden Catholic Church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to McPherson Kindred Hospice or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, both c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.ORIGINAL OBITUARY POSTINGSLINDSBORG&nbsp; Al (Albert) T. Herrman, 86, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Lindsborg, KS. He was born January 1, 1934 in Liebenthal, KS to Nicholas and Veronica (Legleiter) Herrman.&nbsp; Al married Mary L. Brungardt on September 8, 1956 in Hays, KS. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Al was a longtime resident of Great Bend, KS where he and his wife, Mary, owned and operated Al and Mary’s Hair Styling. After retirement, Al and Mary moved to Salina, KS and later to Lindsborg, KS. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Bridget’s of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindsborg.&nbsp; Al is survived by his wife; daughter Zelma (Scot) Michels of Overland Park, KS, grandson William (Kelsey) Michels and great-grandchildren Avery and Bryer, grandson James Michels (fiancé Rachel Sutcliffe), and grandson Robert Michels; daughter, Vickie (William) Krueger of Loxahatchee, FL, granddaughter Veronica (Peter) Cusick and great-grandchildren Conner, Chloe, Jacob and Oliver, grandson Vincent (Johanna) Schaffer and great-granddaughter Mikaela, grandson Justin (Casey) Schaffer, grandson Douglas (Allison) Schaffer, grandson Mikal, (Emily Ann) Krueger and great-grandsons Conrad and Cullen, granddaughter Emily Rose (James) Giunta and great-grandson John Michael, and grandson James (Caitlyn Pratt) Krueger and great-granddaughter Eleanor; son Timothy (Rita) Herrman of Conroe, TX, granddaughter Alysa (Adam) Lowry and great-grandsons Brayden and Weston, and grandson Jason (Ali) Herrman and great-grandchildren Colson and Kinslee; daughter Denise (Jeff) Dohrman of Bushton, KS, grandson Brooks (Taryn) Dohrman and great-grandchildren Brayden, Trey and Haylie, granddaughter Darah (Ryan) Harrison and great-grandchildren Melanie, Madelyn, McKinley, Riley and Bryce, grandson Heath (Molly) Dohrman and great-granddaughters Meeghan, Collins and Emmy, and granddaughter Desa (Matt) Barlow and great-grandchildren Jett, Kannon and Blayse; daughter Michelle (Michael) Behr of Groton, CT, granddaughter Elizabeth (Casey) Finn and great-grandsons Camden and Michael, and grandson Nathan Behr; daughter Sandra (Gary) Vogt of Littleton, CO, granddaughter Alison (Ben) Sparks and great-grandchildren Ashley, Noah, Isabella, Nadia, Elena and Isaac, and granddaughter Rachel (Jeremiah) Gallagher and great-grandchildren Timothy, Jacob and Emily; and brother Marvin.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Chris, Elmer, Alvin, Alex, Kenneth, and Raymond Herrman; and sisters Emma Moeder, Bertha Sauber, Agnes Herrman, Edith Bollig, Elenora Moeder and Louise Herrman.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be scheduled at a later date. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth is handling arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to McPherson Kindred Hospice,&nbsp;900 East 1st Street, Suite A,&nbsp;McPherson, KS&nbsp; 67460 (mention Al Herrman in memo) or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.BUSHTON&nbsp; Mary L. (Brungardt) Herrman, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Bushton, KS following a brave battle with cancer. She was born December 13, 1937 in Collyer, KS to Fredolin and Catherine (Fisher) Brungardt.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary married Al Herrman on September 8, 1956 in Hays, KS. &nbsp;Al preceded Mary in death on April 14, 2020.&nbsp; Mary was a longtime resident of Great Bend, KS where she owned and operated Al and Mary’s Hair Styling with her husband. Mary had pride and joy in her extended family who all benefited from the beautiful quilting and needlework she enjoyed.&nbsp; After retirement, Al and Mary moved to Salina, KS and later to Lindsborg, KS. &nbsp;She was a member of St. Bridget’s of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindsborg.&nbsp; Mary is survived by daughter Zelma (Scot) Michels of Overland Park, KS, grandson William (Kelsey) Michels and great-grandchildren Avery and Bryer, grandson James (Rachel), Michels and grandson Robert Michels; daughter, Vickie (William) Krueger of Loxahatchee, FL, granddaughter Veronica (Peter) Cusick and great-grandchildren Connor, Chloe, Jacob and Oliver, grandson Vincent (Johanna) Schaffer and great-granddaughter Mikaela, grandson Justin (Casey) Schaffer, grandson Douglas (Allison) Schaffer, grandson Mikal, (Emily Ann) Krueger and great-grandsons Conrad and Cullen, granddaughter Emily Rose (James) Giunta and great-grandson John Michael, and grandson James (Caitlyn Pratt) Krueger and great-granddaughter Eleanor; son Timothy (Rita) Herrman of Conroe, TX, granddaughter Alysa (Adam) Lowry and great-grandsons Brayden and Weston, and grandson Jason (Ali) Herrman and great-grandchildren Colson and Kinslee; daughter Denise (Jeff) Dohrman of Bushton, KS, grandson Brooks (Taryn) Dohrman and great-grandchildren Brayden, Trey and Haylie, granddaughter Darah (Ryan) Harrison and great-grandchildren Melanie, Madelyn, McKinley, Riley and Bryce, grandson Heath (Molly) Dohrman and great-granddaughters Meeghan, Collins and Emmy, and granddaughter Desa (Matt) Barlow and great-grandchildren Jett, Kannon and Blayse; daughter Michelle (Michael) Behr of Groton, CT, granddaughter Elizabeth (Casey) Finn and great-grandsons Camden and Michael, and grandson Nathan Behr; daughter Sandra (Gary) Vogt of Littleton, CO, granddaughter Alison (Ben) Sparks and great-grandchildren Ashley, Noah, Isabella, Nadia, Elena and Isaac, and granddaughter Rachel (Jeremiah) Gallagher and great-grandchildren Timothy, Jacob and Emily; and brothers Fred and Norbert Brungardt and sister Mildred Geibler.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; brothers Edward, Delbert, Larry, James, and Fredolin Brungardt; and sisters Henrietta Karlin, Georgia Karlin, Norma Meier, Katherine Munsch, and Virgina Orth.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place and a funeral mass will be scheduled at a later date. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth is handling arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to McPherson Kindred Hospice,&nbsp;900 East 1st Street, Suite A,&nbsp;McPherson, KS&nbsp; 67460 (mention Mary Herrman in memo) or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Al and Mary Herrman

Mary M. Barta, 82, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born March 9, 1938 in Gypsum, KS to Robert J. and Mayola (Beaty) Haley.

Mary was a longtime resident of Holyrood, KS where she was a homemaker, waitress at the L&amp;L and a house cleaner. She married Kenneth Dale Barta in Claflin, KS on December 30, 1960. Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Holyrood and the church’s Altar Society.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Laura Barta of Holyrood; grandson, David Zajic of Holyrood; brother, Dennis Haley of Marionette Park, IL; sister, Patricia Haley of Ellinwood, KS; and nieces, Melissa and Michelle. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; daughter, Cheryl Warner; grandson, Joshua Warner; and sister, Roberta Haley.

Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with rosary following at 6:00 p.m.

Funeral mass: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holyrood with burial following in Palacky Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure>Mary M. Barta, 82, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born March 9, 1938 in Gypsum, KS to Robert J. and Mayola (Beaty) Haley.Mary was a longtime resident of Holyrood, KS where she was a homemaker, waitress at the L&amp;L and a house cleaner. She married Kenneth Dale Barta in Claflin, KS on December 30, 1960. Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Holyrood and the church’s Altar Society.Mary is survived by her daughter, Laura Barta of Holyrood; grandson, David Zajic of Holyrood; brother, Dennis Haley of Marionette Park, IL; sister, Patricia Haley of Ellinwood, KS; and nieces, Melissa and Michelle. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; daughter, Cheryl Warner; grandson, Joshua Warner; and sister, Roberta Haley.Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with rosary following at 6:00 p.m.Funeral mass: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holyrood with burial following in Palacky Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Mary M. Barta

Family-only funeral services will be Saturday, December 12 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit, &amp; a public graveside service will be at 11 AM Saturday at Greenmound Cemetery near Asherville. 

Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Friday at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be given to the Nicol Home.

Lila MihmOctober 15, 1927 - December 08, 2020Family-only funeral services will be Saturday, December 12 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit, &amp; a public graveside service will be at 11 AM Saturday at Greenmound Cemetery near Asherville. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Nicol Home.

Lila Mihm

Gertrude E. West, age 88, earned her wings and entered her heavenly home on Monday, December 07, 2020 at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was born on July 9, 1932 near Linn, KS to John G. &amp; Mary Louise (Menard) King.

Gertrude graduated from Clifton High School, Class of 1950 and she then moved to Concordia in 1954.

She married Donald A. Baltazor on May 13, 1955 and they later divorced.&nbsp; She later married Carl A. West, Sr. on Feb. 15, 1972 and they later divorced.&nbsp;

For many years she was self-employed, taking in ironing so that she could be home caring for the children, she was later employed at the Skyliner Restaurant as a dishwasher until Nov. 25, 1972.&nbsp; In 1975, she started work as Sunset Nursing Home as a medication aid for 19 years and then a nurses aid for 13 years until she retired on June 6, 2007 at her 75th&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp; She was a member of the Victory Faith Assembly of God Church, Concordia.

She is survived by her daughter; Maxine Peterson, Grand Island, NE; sons; Kenny (Sandy) Baltazor, Taylor NE &amp; Bradley West (Ron Barry), Independence, MO; step-sons; Carl A. West, Jr., Topeka, KS, Albert (Julia) West, Topeka, KS, Bill West, Wichita, KS &amp; ex-daughter in law, Dawna West; 7 grandchildren; Bill Peterson, Christina Peterson, Regina Wyss, Brandon Baltazor, Brett Baltazor, Justin West &amp; Jamie West &amp; 5 great grandchildren; Lucy &amp; Leon Wyss, Michael Peterson, Jackson Hoops &amp; Carson Baltazor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; spouses &amp; Gertrude was the baby of the family with 12 older siblings, sisters, Nellie King, Mary Marriott, Rose Hicks, Josephine DeMaris, Margaret Brown &amp; brothers, Aloysius, George, Thomas, Joseph, David, John &amp; Ralph King &amp; grandchildren, Jon Michael Peterson &amp; Renee Peterson.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, December 11, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Pastor Rick Barrett officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-8 pm with family greeting from 6-8 pm on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to Midwest Transplant Network in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Gertrude E. West, age 88, earned her wings and entered her heavenly home on Monday, December 07, 2020 at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was born on July 9, 1932 near Linn, KS to John G. &amp; Mary Louise (Menard) King.Gertrude graduated from Clifton High School, Class of 1950 and she then moved to Concordia in 1954.She married Donald A. Baltazor on May 13, 1955 and they later divorced.&nbsp; She later married Carl A. West, Sr. on Feb. 15, 1972 and they later divorced.&nbsp;For many years she was self-employed, taking in ironing so that she could be home caring for the children, she was later employed at the Skyliner Restaurant as a dishwasher until Nov. 25, 1972.&nbsp; In 1975, she started work as Sunset Nursing Home as a medication aid for 19 years and then a nurses aid for 13 years until she retired on June 6, 2007 at her 75th&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp; She was a member of the Victory Faith Assembly of God Church, Concordia.She is survived by her daughter; Maxine Peterson, Grand Island, NE; sons; Kenny (Sandy) Baltazor, Taylor NE &amp; Bradley West (Ron Barry), Independence, MO; step-sons; Carl A. West, Jr., Topeka, KS, Albert (Julia) West, Topeka, KS, Bill West, Wichita, KS &amp; ex-daughter in law, Dawna West; 7 grandchildren; Bill Peterson, Christina Peterson, Regina Wyss, Brandon Baltazor, Brett Baltazor, Justin West &amp; Jamie West &amp; 5 great grandchildren; Lucy &amp; Leon Wyss, Michael Peterson, Jackson Hoops &amp; Carson Baltazor.She was preceded in death by her parents; spouses &amp; Gertrude was the baby of the family with 12 older siblings, sisters, Nellie King, Mary Marriott, Rose Hicks, Josephine DeMaris, Margaret Brown &amp; brothers, Aloysius, George, Thomas, Joseph, David, John &amp; Ralph King &amp; grandchildren, Jon Michael Peterson &amp; Renee Peterson.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, December 11, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Pastor Rick Barrett officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-8 pm with family greeting from 6-8 pm on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to Midwest Transplant Network in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Gertrude E. West

&nbsp; Carol L. Rutz of Enterprise, Kansas and formerly of the Hope area passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Village Manor at the age of 86. She was born December 20, 1933 in Abilene the daughter of Wayne and Lorraine Chrisco. She retired from the State of Kansas for 15 years. On April 6, 1950 she married Willis (Bill) Rutz of Dillon at the Methodist Church in Enterprise. She was a life member of New Basel United Church of Christ. Carol was a proud wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a life member of New Basel United Church of Christ and the American Legion Post #39 Auxiliary for many years. Carol will be missed by all. She loved being with family and playing card with friends She is survivd by two sons Willis W. Rutz (Billy), Mike Rutz, and daughter Susie Holloway. Willis W. Rutz (Billy) and daughter Stephanie (Shane) Morgan of Battle Ground, Washington, and Mike Rutz (Renauda) of Enterprise Ks., Daniel Rutz (deceased) and son Ryan Rutz of Enterprise Ks, daughter Julia Cooper (Curt) Inara and Jemma of Hoxie Ks., Amy Rutz (Jesse) friend, of Manhattan Ks,. and Susan Holloway (Charlie) of Soloman Ks, sons Jamie (Shawn) son Layne of Holland Ks., Brian Holloway (Dawn) of Abilene Ks., sons Tyler, and Cooper, sister Beverly Womochil of Abilene. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Willis, her parents, sister Marilyn Widler and her brother Wayne Chrisco. Funeral services for Carol will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the New Basel Cemetery south of Abilene with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. A celebration of life service will be in the spring. Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #39 and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Carol L. Rutz of Enterprise, Kansas and formerly of the Hope area passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Village Manor at the age of 86. She was born December 20, 1933 in Abilene the daughter of Wayne and Lorraine Chrisco. She retired from the State of Kansas for 15 years. On April 6, 1950 she married Willis (Bill) Rutz of Dillon at the Methodist Church in Enterprise. She was a life member of New Basel United Church of Christ. Carol was a proud wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a life member of New Basel United Church of Christ and the American Legion Post #39 Auxiliary for many years. Carol will be missed by all. She loved being with family and playing card with friends She is survivd by two sons Willis W. Rutz (Billy), Mike Rutz, and daughter Susie Holloway. Willis W. Rutz (Billy) and daughter Stephanie (Shane) Morgan of Battle Ground, Washington, and Mike Rutz (Renauda) of Enterprise Ks., Daniel Rutz (deceased) and son Ryan Rutz of Enterprise Ks, daughter Julia Cooper (Curt) Inara and Jemma of Hoxie Ks., Amy Rutz (Jesse) friend, of Manhattan Ks,. and Susan Holloway (Charlie) of Soloman Ks, sons Jamie (Shawn) son Layne of Holland Ks., Brian Holloway (Dawn) of Abilene Ks., sons Tyler, and Cooper, sister Beverly Womochil of Abilene. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Willis, her parents, sister Marilyn Widler and her brother Wayne Chrisco. Funeral services for Carol will be 1:00pm Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the New Basel Cemetery south of Abilene with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. A celebration of life service will be in the spring. Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #39 and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carol L. Rutz

Vera L Deneault, 91, passed away on Friday December 4, 2020 She was born November 11, 1929 in Osborne, Kansas to Owen and Myrtle (Hammer) Grieve.

She was married to Louis Deneault on January 16, 1951 for 50 years and lived in Concordia and Salina where she rasised 7 children, she loved to sew and cook. She was preceded by her parents, Her husband, Louis Deneault, Daughter Rita (Deneault) Booher and her baby son Michael Deneault. Her brothers, Raymond Grieve, Vernon Grieve, Warren Grieve, Frank Grieve, and her sisters, Agnes Grieve, Helen Young, Mable Schmidt and Vina Tompkins.

She was survived by brothers Clinton Grieve and Jack Grieve. Her surviving children Ron (Debbie) Deneault, Ruth LaVoie (Verlin Knipp), Philip (Pam) Deneault, Darrell (Candice) Deneault. Ed (Kathy) Deneault, Gina (Randy) Linenberger. She had 18 grandchildren and She had 17 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday December 9 at Ryan Mortuary. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday December 10, with rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St Maryâ€™s Catholic Church Parish Hall, Salina, Kansas, officiated by Fr. Kevin Weber. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery following Mass.

Memorial can be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137, North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Vera L Deneault, 91, passed away on Friday December 4, 2020 She was born November 11, 1929 in Osborne, Kansas to Owen and Myrtle (Hammer) Grieve.She was married to Louis Deneault on January 16, 1951 for 50 years and lived in Concordia and Salina where she rasised 7 children, she loved to sew and cook. She was preceded by her parents, Her husband, Louis Deneault, Daughter Rita (Deneault) Booher and her baby son Michael Deneault. Her brothers, Raymond Grieve, Vernon Grieve, Warren Grieve, Frank Grieve, and her sisters, Agnes Grieve, Helen Young, Mable Schmidt and Vina Tompkins.She was survived by brothers Clinton Grieve and Jack Grieve. Her surviving children Ron (Debbie) Deneault, Ruth LaVoie (Verlin Knipp), Philip (Pam) Deneault, Darrell (Candice) Deneault. Ed (Kathy) Deneault, Gina (Randy) Linenberger. She had 18 grandchildren and She had 17 great grandchildren.Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday December 9 at Ryan Mortuary. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday December 10, with rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St Maryâ€™s Catholic Church Parish Hall, Salina, Kansas, officiated by Fr. Kevin Weber. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery following Mass.Memorial can be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137, North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Vera L Deneault

Richard J. "Bud" Mortimer, 88, of Salina, passed away December 8, 2020. He was born June 26, 1932, in Dickinson County to Richard H. and Martha (Ade) Mortimer.

Bud was a life-long farmer in the Gypsum area. After retiring, he lived in Crockett, Texas, and Bismarck, Mo., before returning to Salina after wife, MaryAnn's death.

Survivors include: daughters, Cindy Mortimer and Sherry Breen; grandchildren, Jesse and Nicole Blouch; great-grandchildren, Hayden Blouch and Sienna Brown; and sisters, Mary Stewart and Donna Swisher.

He is preceded in death by: his parents; wife, MaryAnn; and his first wife, Audrey.

Memorials may be made to a charity of donor's choice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Richard J. "Bud" Mortimer, 88, of Salina, passed away December 8, 2020. He was born June 26, 1932, in Dickinson County to Richard H. and Martha (Ade) Mortimer.Bud was a life-long farmer in the Gypsum area. After retiring, he lived in Crockett, Texas, and Bismarck, Mo., before returning to Salina after wife, MaryAnn's death.Survivors include: daughters, Cindy Mortimer and Sherry Breen; grandchildren, Jesse and Nicole Blouch; great-grandchildren, Hayden Blouch and Sienna Brown; and sisters, Mary Stewart and Donna Swisher.He is preceded in death by: his parents; wife, MaryAnn; and his first wife, Audrey.No services are planned at this time.Memorials may be made to a charity of donor's choice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Richard J. "Bud" Mortimer

Dwight William Corbettpassed away December 4, 2020 at the age of 88. Dwight was born to Floyd and Zola Corbett at the familyâ€™s home in rural Burr Oak, Kansas. Dwight continued to live and work on the family farm until he graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1950.

He met the future Mary L. Corbett and moved to Red Cloud, Nebraska in late 1950. Shortly after the move Dwight received a letter from the U.S. Military that stated, â€œYour friends and neighbors have selected you to serve your country.â€ He claimed after they selected him for the draft, he no longer had any friends or neighbors! Dwight was one of very few soldiers that could type well, so he was selected for an office job. Not long after boot camp he was stationed in Germany where he stayed until his duty to our country was done.

Dwight and Mary moved to Salina in 1953 where he took a job at a service station. He also worked for Nelson Truck Line and Schwanâ€™s Sales in the truck shop when he retired after 40+ years of employment.

Dwight is survived by his children, Terry Corbett, Kevin Corbett and Dineel Grant, 4 grandchildren, Sean Corbett, Branden Corbett, Erin Bennett and Keri Corbett, several great grandchildren and his brother Edwin Corbett.

Dwight was preceeded in death by his parents, wife Mary, brother Maurice Corbett, and sister Faye Killough.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Salina KS.

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 </figure>Dwight William Corbettpassed away December 4, 2020 at the age of 88. Dwight was born to Floyd and Zola Corbett at the familyâ€™s home in rural Burr Oak, Kansas. Dwight continued to live and work on the family farm until he graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1950.He met the future Mary L. Corbett and moved to Red Cloud, Nebraska in late 1950. Shortly after the move Dwight received a letter from the U.S. Military that stated, â€œYour friends and neighbors have selected you to serve your country.â€ He claimed after they selected him for the draft, he no longer had any friends or neighbors! Dwight was one of very few soldiers that could type well, so he was selected for an office job. Not long after boot camp he was stationed in Germany where he stayed until his duty to our country was done.Dwight and Mary moved to Salina in 1953 where he took a job at a service station. He also worked for Nelson Truck Line and Schwanâ€™s Sales in the truck shop when he retired after 40+ years of employment.Dwight is survived by his children, Terry Corbett, Kevin Corbett and Dineel Grant, 4 grandchildren, Sean Corbett, Branden Corbett, Erin Bennett and Keri Corbett, several great grandchildren and his brother Edwin Corbett.Dwight was preceeded in death by his parents, wife Mary, brother Maurice Corbett, and sister Faye Killough.A private graveside service will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Salina KS.

Dwight William Corbett

&nbsp; Edith Filena "Lulu" Rodriguez, 55, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020. Lulu was born in Olanchito Yoro, Honduras on September 8, 1965, a daughter of Enma Macias and the late Mariano Turcios. Survivors include her mother, Enma Macias, of Honduras; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm, Sunday, December 13th at Aliento de Vida in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Edith Filena "Lulu" Rodriguez, 55, of Salina, passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020. Lulu was born in Olanchito Yoro, Honduras on September 8, 1965, a daughter of Enma Macias and the late Mariano Turcios. Survivors include her mother, Enma Macias, of Honduras; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm, Sunday, December 13th at Aliento de Vida in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edith Filena "Lulu" Rodriguez

Mitch E. Vandament, 65,&nbsp;of Osborne, KS&nbsp;died Saturday, December 5, 
2020, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Mitch was born in Smith 
Center, KS on February 4, 1955 to Elvin &amp; JoAnn (Boultinghouse) 
Vandament.

Mitch graduated from the Osborne High School in 1973. &nbsp;After 
graduation, Mitch furthered his education &amp; obtained a Bachelor of 
Science degree. &nbsp;He has lived in the Downs &amp; Osborne, KS &nbsp;area all 
his life. &nbsp; Mitch was a farmer &amp; rancher. &nbsp;He also owned &amp; operated the 
City Express in Smith Center, KS for 20 years. &nbsp;He has owned and 
operated the North 40 Alpacas of Osborne, KS.

Mitch was preceded in death by his parents.

Mitch is survived by his wife, Vickie Vandament of the home; a son: 
Ryan Vandament of Sacramento, CA; brother: Max Vandament of Salina, KS.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Mitch-Vandament">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Mitch E. Vandament, 65,&nbsp;of Osborne, KS&nbsp;died Saturday, December 5, 
2020, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Mitch was born in Smith 
Center, KS on February 4, 1955 to Elvin &amp; JoAnn (Boultinghouse) 
Vandament.Mitch graduated from the Osborne High School in 1973. &nbsp;After 
graduation, Mitch furthered his education &amp; obtained a Bachelor of 
Science degree. &nbsp;He has lived in the Downs &amp; Osborne, KS &nbsp;area all 
his life. &nbsp; Mitch was a farmer &amp; rancher. &nbsp;He also owned &amp; operated the 
City Express in Smith Center, KS for 20 years. &nbsp;He has owned and 
operated the North 40 Alpacas of Osborne, KS.Mitch was preceded in death by his parents.Mitch is survived by his wife, Vickie Vandament of the home; a son: 
Ryan Vandament of Sacramento, CA; brother: Max Vandament of Salina, KS.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Mitch-Vandament">HERE</a> for service details.

Mitch E. Vandament

Dennis Linn Wright died December 3, 2020 in Salina, KS. He was born August 13, 1945 to Ellsworth and Eloise (Byarlay) Wright in Clay Center. Dennis graduated from CCCHS in 1963 and while in college he enlisted is the U.S. Navy, serving in Kodiak Alaska and Vietnam as a Seabee. He married Evelyn “Eve” Brown on January 10, 1970; she survives of the home in Clay Center. Dennis worked construction with his dad as a mason and took over the business when his father retired. He then worked for Henry’s Limited in Longford and Valleywide Sales. He retired in 2012. He was a former member of the American Legion. Dennis enjoyed meeting with friends and classmates at Tasty Pastry and was a proud father and grandfather. He is preceded by his parents, brothers Wayne and Nolan and sister Elizabeth Wright.

Daughters: Christa and husband Donnie Rogers of Hays

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jenny Wright and Significant other, Ryan Johnson of Clay Center&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Brianna and Husband Robbie McCann of Clay Center

Brother: Clayton (Vicki) Wright of Clay Center

Brother: Paul (Gwen) Wright of Clay Center

Brother: Dean (Karen) Wright of Clay Center

Sister: Susan (Richard) Bontrager of Holton

Sister: Liana (Dayton) Hess of Clay Center

Sister-In-Law: Mary Wright of Morganville

7 Grandchildren, 3 Step Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren

Visitation Services:&nbsp;Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 3-7pm at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Funeral Services:&nbsp; Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10:00am at the Clay Center Covenant Church in Clay Center, Kansas.

Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Minister:&nbsp;Pastors Mark Peterson and Brad Mann

Memorials:&nbsp;Dennis Wright memorial fund to be designated later c/o the funeral home

Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

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 </figure>Dennis Linn Wright died December 3, 2020 in Salina, KS. He was born August 13, 1945 to Ellsworth and Eloise (Byarlay) Wright in Clay Center. Dennis graduated from CCCHS in 1963 and while in college he enlisted is the U.S. Navy, serving in Kodiak Alaska and Vietnam as a Seabee. He married Evelyn “Eve” Brown on January 10, 1970; she survives of the home in Clay Center. Dennis worked construction with his dad as a mason and took over the business when his father retired. He then worked for Henry’s Limited in Longford and Valleywide Sales. He retired in 2012. He was a former member of the American Legion. Dennis enjoyed meeting with friends and classmates at Tasty Pastry and was a proud father and grandfather. He is preceded by his parents, brothers Wayne and Nolan and sister Elizabeth Wright.Survivors:Wife: Eve Wright of Clay CenterDaughters: Christa and husband Donnie Rogers of Hays&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jenny Wright and Significant other, Ryan Johnson of Clay Center&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Brianna and Husband Robbie McCann of Clay CenterSister: Sarah (Donald) Klein of SterlingBrother: Clayton (Vicki) Wright of Clay CenterSister: Maggie Bowman of TopekaBrother: Paul (Gwen) Wright of Clay CenterBrother: Dean (Karen) Wright of Clay CenterSister: Susan (Richard) Bontrager of HoltonSister: Liana (Dayton) Hess of Clay CenterSister-In-Law: Mary Wright of Morganville7 Grandchildren, 3 Step Grandchildren and 2 Great GrandchildrenVisitation Services:&nbsp;Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 3-7pm at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.Funeral Services:&nbsp; Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10:00am at the Clay Center Covenant Church in Clay Center, Kansas.Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KSMinister:&nbsp;Pastors Mark Peterson and Brad MannMemorials:&nbsp;Dennis Wright memorial fund to be designated later c/o the funeral homeOnline condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

Dennis Linn Wright

Ruth Alice (Reese) McNish, 94, of Hiawatha and Clay Center, Kansas, died December 3, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center after a brief illness. Ruth was born on a farm in rural Hiawatha, Kansas July 28, 1926, to John Wesley and Marjorie (Picton) Reese.&nbsp;

Ruth graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1944, then Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri in 1947 as an R.N., with honors.&nbsp; Ruth married Justin Wayne McNish, a WW II Air Force veteran, KSU graduate and NRCS soil conservationist in 1948, a union lasting over 50 years and blessed with two sons, Thomas (spouse Mary) McNish, and John (spouse Laura) McNish.&nbsp; Ruth served as an R.N. at Horton Hospital, Clay Center Medical Center and private doctors’ offices.&nbsp; Ruth served as an elder for the Presbyterian Church and on the Board for Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; Ruth is survived by her two sons and two grandsons, Joe and Tommy McNish.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and brother John Wesley Reese, Jr., of Hiawatha, Kansas.&nbsp;

Minister:&nbsp; Scott Lingle, Clay Center Presbyterian Church

A Clay Center church service and Hiawatha graveside service will be postponed until May-June 2021; further notice will be provided.

Memorials:&nbsp; First Presbyterian Church of Clay Center, Kansas, c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ruth Alice (Reese) McNish, 94, of Hiawatha and Clay Center, Kansas, died December 3, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center after a brief illness. Ruth was born on a farm in rural Hiawatha, Kansas July 28, 1926, to John Wesley and Marjorie (Picton) Reese.&nbsp;Ruth graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1944, then Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri in 1947 as an R.N., with honors.&nbsp; Ruth married Justin Wayne McNish, a WW II Air Force veteran, KSU graduate and NRCS soil conservationist in 1948, a union lasting over 50 years and blessed with two sons, Thomas (spouse Mary) McNish, and John (spouse Laura) McNish.&nbsp; Ruth served as an R.N. at Horton Hospital, Clay Center Medical Center and private doctors’ offices.&nbsp; Ruth served as an elder for the Presbyterian Church and on the Board for Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; Ruth is survived by her two sons and two grandsons, Joe and Tommy McNish.Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and brother John Wesley Reese, Jr., of Hiawatha, Kansas.&nbsp;Minister:&nbsp; Scott Lingle, Clay Center Presbyterian ChurchA Clay Center church service and Hiawatha graveside service will be postponed until May-June 2021; further notice will be provided.Memorials:&nbsp; First Presbyterian Church of Clay Center, Kansas, c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Ruth Alice (Reese) McNish

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Friday, December 11 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Funeral Expense Fund.

Donald Motes, Jr.February 09, 1960 - December 05, 2020Funeral services will be at 10 AM Friday, December 11 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Funeral Expense Fund.

Donald Motes, Jr.

Family-only memorial services will be Friday, December 11 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Glasco. 

Public graveside services will be at 2 PM Friday at the Glasco Cemetery. 

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. 

Memorials may be given to the Church, Glasco Community Foundation, Glasco Fire Department, or Glasco VFW Hall.

Albert HenningJune 30, 1957 - December 04, 2020Family-only memorial services will be Friday, December 11 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Glasco. Public graveside services will be at 2 PM Friday at the Glasco Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to the Church, Glasco Community Foundation, Glasco Fire Department, or Glasco VFW Hall.

Albert Henning

Robert Smith, age 90, died on December 1, 2020 at St. Luke Living Center. He was born on March 20, 1030 to Frank R. and Ida Fay (Lamb) Smith in Tampa, Kansas. At age 18, Bob joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany and Okinawa. On November 4, 1951, he married Shirley Smith. They made their home in Marion, Kansas. This union was blessed with two sons, Donald L. and Terry E. Smith.

Bob worked for Riddle Quarries and Western Auto as a truck driver. He traveled to many states and made many acquaintances along the way. He was a hard worker and a very good driver, receiving an award for an accident-free driving record.

Bob and Shirley enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren. They took vacations with grandchildren Steffanie and Eric, traveling to Virginia to visit grandsons Ben and Dustin. Bob was also known by many in Marion as Santa Claus, spending the Christmas season, along with Shirley as Mrs. Claus, greeting the children downtown and visiting many homes to deliver presents.

For many years, Bob and Shirley hosted a picnic in their yard for family and friends. It was a favorite place for many, young and old, to gather and have fun. Bob would spend weeks getting the yard ready and planning for the annual event. After retirement, he worked for his son at Smitty’s Service, helping out whenever needed. He enjoyed working there and visiting with the customers, always greeting them with a smile. Owning and riding a motorcycle brought him much joy. He joined a local group for the monthly ride to Cassoday or would take off and ride to various locations. He finally sold his motorcycle a few years ago, but always talked about maybe buying another one.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, brother Richard Smith, sisters Dorothy Berg, Mildred “Millie” Soyez, and Lola Burch, son Don Smith, daughter-in-law Sandy Smith, and grandson Cody Smith.

Surviving family members include son Terry Smith and wife Kat Brais, daughter-in-law Neva (Smith) Cooper, grandchildren Steffanie Smith, Eric Smith and wife Krystle, Benjamyn Smith and Dustin Smith, great-grandchildren Grayson and Charley Smith, and special friend Pat Oller.

Friends may gather with family for a visitation at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, Kansas on Tuesday December 8, 2020 from 5-7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Memorials to the family can be sent to Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Marion, KS 66861

Robert Smith, age 90, died on December 1, 2020 at St. Luke Living Center. He was born on March 20, 1030 to Frank R. and Ida Fay (Lamb) Smith in Tampa, Kansas. At age 18, Bob joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany and Okinawa. On November 4, 1951, he married Shirley Smith. They made their home in Marion, Kansas. This union was blessed with two sons, Donald L. and Terry E. Smith.Bob worked for Riddle Quarries and Western Auto as a truck driver. He traveled to many states and made many acquaintances along the way. He was a hard worker and a very good driver, receiving an award for an accident-free driving record.Bob and Shirley enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren. They took vacations with grandchildren Steffanie and Eric, traveling to Virginia to visit grandsons Ben and Dustin. Bob was also known by many in Marion as Santa Claus, spending the Christmas season, along with Shirley as Mrs. Claus, greeting the children downtown and visiting many homes to deliver presents.For many years, Bob and Shirley hosted a picnic in their yard for family and friends. It was a favorite place for many, young and old, to gather and have fun. Bob would spend weeks getting the yard ready and planning for the annual event. After retirement, he worked for his son at Smitty’s Service, helping out whenever needed. He enjoyed working there and visiting with the customers, always greeting them with a smile. Owning and riding a motorcycle brought him much joy. He joined a local group for the monthly ride to Cassoday or would take off and ride to various locations. He finally sold his motorcycle a few years ago, but always talked about maybe buying another one.Bob was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, brother Richard Smith, sisters Dorothy Berg, Mildred “Millie” Soyez, and Lola Burch, son Don Smith, daughter-in-law Sandy Smith, and grandson Cody Smith.Surviving family members include son Terry Smith and wife Kat Brais, daughter-in-law Neva (Smith) Cooper, grandchildren Steffanie Smith, Eric Smith and wife Krystle, Benjamyn Smith and Dustin Smith, great-grandchildren Grayson and Charley Smith, and special friend Pat Oller.Friends may gather with family for a visitation at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, Kansas on Tuesday December 8, 2020 from 5-7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Memorials to the family can be sent to Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Marion, KS 66861

Robert Smith

Lana Sue Lagasse, age 75, Concordia, KS resident entered into rest on Monday, December 07, 2020 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS.&nbsp; She was born on July 10, 1945 to Horace “Junior” &amp; Florence “Flossie” (Nichols) Wilkes.

Lana graduated from Belleville High School in 1964, and then attended Fort Hays State University.

On January 21st&nbsp;1966 she was united in marriage to Larry Lagasse. At that time she joined Larry in successfully operating Larry Lagasse Auction and Real Estate where she walked beside him every day until she was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Together they raised 3 children- Lisa, Lance and Lacie. Larry and Lana spent countless hours with their kids, hauling them down the road to rodeos and roping competitions.

Lana also enjoyed her woman’s bowling league and her many animals.

She and Larry helped with the Cloud County Community College Unique Auction as well as several 4-H livestock auctions in the area.

Lana is survived by her 3 children, daughter, Lisa Chambers (Randy), Marshall, TX; son, Lance Lagasse (Brenda), Concordia &amp; daughter, Lacie Burnett (Rance), Amarillo, TX; 6 grandchildren &amp; 1 great grandchild; Trae Chambers (Hayley) &amp; daughter, Annie, Marshall, TX, Colby Chambers, Marshall, TX, Layne Lagasse, Alva, OK, Taylor Lagasse, Concordia, KS, Brooklyn Burnett, Amarillo, TX &amp; &nbsp;Lauren Burnett, College Station, TX; 2 sisters, Brenda Berg (Rodger), Sterling, CO &amp; Jan Gaghagen (Mike), Grand Island, NE in addition to many nieces, nephews &amp; cousins.

Lana is preceded in death by her parents; her husband &amp; an infant son.

Lana’s family would like to thank Park Villa Nursing Home and Meadowlark Hospice for their diligent care while she was a resident.

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Rice Cemetery, rural Concordia with Pastor Al Paredes officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-5 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Lana Sue Lagasse, age 75, Concordia, KS resident entered into rest on Monday, December 07, 2020 at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, KS.&nbsp; She was born on July 10, 1945 to Horace “Junior” &amp; Florence “Flossie” (Nichols) Wilkes.Lana graduated from Belleville High School in 1964, and then attended Fort Hays State University.On January 21st&nbsp;1966 she was united in marriage to Larry Lagasse. At that time she joined Larry in successfully operating Larry Lagasse Auction and Real Estate where she walked beside him every day until she was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Together they raised 3 children- Lisa, Lance and Lacie. Larry and Lana spent countless hours with their kids, hauling them down the road to rodeos and roping competitions.Lana also enjoyed her woman’s bowling league and her many animals.She and Larry helped with the Cloud County Community College Unique Auction as well as several 4-H livestock auctions in the area.Lana is survived by her 3 children, daughter, Lisa Chambers (Randy), Marshall, TX; son, Lance Lagasse (Brenda), Concordia &amp; daughter, Lacie Burnett (Rance), Amarillo, TX; 6 grandchildren &amp; 1 great grandchild; Trae Chambers (Hayley) &amp; daughter, Annie, Marshall, TX, Colby Chambers, Marshall, TX, Layne Lagasse, Alva, OK, Taylor Lagasse, Concordia, KS, Brooklyn Burnett, Amarillo, TX &amp; &nbsp;Lauren Burnett, College Station, TX; 2 sisters, Brenda Berg (Rodger), Sterling, CO &amp; Jan Gaghagen (Mike), Grand Island, NE in addition to many nieces, nephews &amp; cousins.Lana is preceded in death by her parents; her husband &amp; an infant son.Lana’s family would like to thank Park Villa Nursing Home and Meadowlark Hospice for their diligent care while she was a resident.Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Rice Cemetery, rural Concordia with Pastor Al Paredes officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-5 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Lana Sue Lagasse

Janice Marie St. Pierre, age 66, peacefully entered into rest at her residence in Concordia, KS, on Friday, December 5, 2020.&nbsp; She was born on March 20, 1954, to Terrence and Barbara (LeSage) Tracy.&nbsp;

Janice was a 1972 graduate of Concordia High School.&nbsp; She enjoyed her years working though OCCK supporting her sister, Ann McMillan, in her home. Janice also spent many years working in support services for Mt. Joseph Senior Village.

Janice enjoyed learning about history, watching documentaries, decorating, crafting, refinishing furniture, and working in the yard.&nbsp; Janice loved to spend time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her 2 sons: William St. Pierre (Jamie), Jonesboro, AR; Harry St. Pierre (Rachelle), Wichita, KS; sister: Ann McMillan, Concordia; brothers: James (Daylene), Solomon; Robert (Judy), Wichita: Linden (Norma), Concordia; Bruce (Lois), Concordia; Maury (Tammie), Salina; Jon (Pam), Lenexa; and grandchildren: Lana &amp; Logan (Jonesboro, AR); and Chester, Richard, Avacyn (Wichita).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Terrence and Barbara, and brother, Craig Lee.

Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life with immediate family is being held on Tuesday, December 8th&nbsp;in Concordia, KS.

For online condolences please visit,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/" target="_blank">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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 </figure>Janice Marie St. Pierre, age 66, peacefully entered into rest at her residence in Concordia, KS, on Friday, December 5, 2020.&nbsp; She was born on March 20, 1954, to Terrence and Barbara (LeSage) Tracy.&nbsp;Janice was a 1972 graduate of Concordia High School.&nbsp; She enjoyed her years working though OCCK supporting her sister, Ann McMillan, in her home. Janice also spent many years working in support services for Mt. Joseph Senior Village.Janice enjoyed learning about history, watching documentaries, decorating, crafting, refinishing furniture, and working in the yard.&nbsp; Janice loved to spend time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.She is survived by her 2 sons: William St. Pierre (Jamie), Jonesboro, AR; Harry St. Pierre (Rachelle), Wichita, KS; sister: Ann McMillan, Concordia; brothers: James (Daylene), Solomon; Robert (Judy), Wichita: Linden (Norma), Concordia; Bruce (Lois), Concordia; Maury (Tammie), Salina; Jon (Pam), Lenexa; and grandchildren: Lana &amp; Logan (Jonesboro, AR); and Chester, Richard, Avacyn (Wichita).She was preceded in death by her parents, Terrence and Barbara, and brother, Craig Lee.Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life with immediate family is being held on Tuesday, December 8th&nbsp;in Concordia, KS.For online condolences please visit,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/" target="_blank">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Janice Marie St. Pierre

Lieutenant Colonel Kerry Lynn Cailteux, U.S. Army (Retired), 67, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 23, 2020. Born on February 4, 1953, in Concordia, Kansas, Kerry grew up in Clyde, Kansas the eldest of four Cailteux siblings. Kerry’s independent and determined spirit led him to live a unique life in the service of his country.

After graduating from Clyde High School, Kerry attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. Upon graduation from West Point in 1975, Kerry was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Armor branch and attended the Armor Officer Basic Course at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. He was then stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, serving as a platoon leader and company executive officer. Kerry then attended the Armor Officer Advanced Course at Fort Knox. After this course, Kerry was sent to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California where he studied Arabic and obtained a Master of Arts Degree in National Security Affairs. After his studies, the Army sent Kerry and his family to Tunisia for a year to further his Arabic studies followed by the Office of Military Cooperation in Beirut. After another posting at Fort Riley to serve as a Squadron Operations Officer and Assistant Division Operations Officer, the Army stationed him at additional posts in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Oman and Cairo, Egypt as a Foreign Area Officer. In Cairo, where he eventually settled, Kerry managed the largest US Army Foreign Military Financing funded security assistance program in the world at the time and traveled throughout the Middle East in carrying out his duties. During his military career, Kerry was granted numerous awards for his outstanding service and leadership, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (twice), the Meritorious Service Medal (twice), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal (2d Award), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3 Campaign Stars), the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2d Award), the Parachute Badge, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (twice), the Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Lebanese Order of the Cedars, Officers Class. Kerry graduated from the U.S. Army War College, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the State Department’s Foreign Service Institute. As described in his many annual evaluations by his superior officers, Kerry was a tremendously talented, brilliant, and knowledgeable officer with an exceptional analytical mind. He was dedicated, a quick study with sound judgement and willing to undertake any task, at any time, under any conditions. After retirement from the Army in 2000, Kerry continued to serve his country for two more decades as a U.S. civilian contractor based in Cairo. In his last position, Kerry served as Director of the Middle East for the Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC), acting as an in-country liaison with the Egyptian Ministry of Defense, Armament Authority, and Egyptian Military Services for ATSC programs in Egypt and across the Middle East.

During his free time, Kerry loved to read and had a thirst for knowledge. At a young age, he read an entire set of encyclopedias from A-Z. He could always be found with a book in his hands. And when he did not have a book in his hands, he could be found with his computer, i-Pad, or phone, because he was also a whiz with electronics. Kerry had a big heart and loved to help others. He had a special ability to stay positive, tell stories, and especially loved making corny jokes.

Kerry is survived by his wife Gilda, and by his siblings Konrad (Christine) Cailteux of New York, NY; Kaylene (John) Curtis of New Smyrna Beach, FL; and Marlene (Gayle) Cailteux of Lenexa, KS; children Kathleen DesOrmeaux of Williamsburg, Virginia; Michael Cailteux of Norfolk, Colorado; Karelynn (Travis) Overfelt of Lee’s Summit, MO; Sherlynn (Chris) Siok of Lee’s Summit, MO; and Kylie Cailteux of Kansas City, MO; niece Lauren (Kyle) Maples of Washington, DC; grandchildren D'Artagnan, Charlie May, and Liam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Ethel (Midgie) Cailteux.

His spirit will be with us for an outside funeral service and burial on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clyde, Kansas with Fr. Steven Heina officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;Military Honors conducted by Ft. Riley Big Red One, Ft. Riley, Kansas&nbsp; and VFW Post #7515, Clyde, Kansas. For family and friends who cannot travel and would like to attend, his service will be posted on the website afterwards.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be given to the West Point Association of Graduates and VFW Post #7515 c/o Chaput Mortuary of Clyde.&nbsp; Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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 </figure>Lieutenant Colonel Kerry Lynn Cailteux, U.S. Army (Retired), 67, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 23, 2020. Born on February 4, 1953, in Concordia, Kansas, Kerry grew up in Clyde, Kansas the eldest of four Cailteux siblings. Kerry’s independent and determined spirit led him to live a unique life in the service of his country.After graduating from Clyde High School, Kerry attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. Upon graduation from West Point in 1975, Kerry was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Armor branch and attended the Armor Officer Basic Course at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. He was then stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, serving as a platoon leader and company executive officer. Kerry then attended the Armor Officer Advanced Course at Fort Knox. After this course, Kerry was sent to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California where he studied Arabic and obtained a Master of Arts Degree in National Security Affairs. After his studies, the Army sent Kerry and his family to Tunisia for a year to further his Arabic studies followed by the Office of Military Cooperation in Beirut. After another posting at Fort Riley to serve as a Squadron Operations Officer and Assistant Division Operations Officer, the Army stationed him at additional posts in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Oman and Cairo, Egypt as a Foreign Area Officer. In Cairo, where he eventually settled, Kerry managed the largest US Army Foreign Military Financing funded security assistance program in the world at the time and traveled throughout the Middle East in carrying out his duties. During his military career, Kerry was granted numerous awards for his outstanding service and leadership, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (twice), the Meritorious Service Medal (twice), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal (2d Award), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3 Campaign Stars), the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2d Award), the Parachute Badge, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (twice), the Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Lebanese Order of the Cedars, Officers Class. Kerry graduated from the U.S. Army War College, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the State Department’s Foreign Service Institute. As described in his many annual evaluations by his superior officers, Kerry was a tremendously talented, brilliant, and knowledgeable officer with an exceptional analytical mind. He was dedicated, a quick study with sound judgement and willing to undertake any task, at any time, under any conditions. After retirement from the Army in 2000, Kerry continued to serve his country for two more decades as a U.S. civilian contractor based in Cairo. In his last position, Kerry served as Director of the Middle East for the Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC), acting as an in-country liaison with the Egyptian Ministry of Defense, Armament Authority, and Egyptian Military Services for ATSC programs in Egypt and across the Middle East.During his free time, Kerry loved to read and had a thirst for knowledge. At a young age, he read an entire set of encyclopedias from A-Z. He could always be found with a book in his hands. And when he did not have a book in his hands, he could be found with his computer, i-Pad, or phone, because he was also a whiz with electronics. Kerry had a big heart and loved to help others. He had a special ability to stay positive, tell stories, and especially loved making corny jokes.Kerry is survived by his wife Gilda, and by his siblings Konrad (Christine) Cailteux of New York, NY; Kaylene (John) Curtis of New Smyrna Beach, FL; and Marlene (Gayle) Cailteux of Lenexa, KS; children Kathleen DesOrmeaux of Williamsburg, Virginia; Michael Cailteux of Norfolk, Colorado; Karelynn (Travis) Overfelt of Lee’s Summit, MO; Sherlynn (Chris) Siok of Lee’s Summit, MO; and Kylie Cailteux of Kansas City, MO; niece Lauren (Kyle) Maples of Washington, DC; grandchildren D'Artagnan, Charlie May, and Liam.He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Ethel (Midgie) Cailteux.His spirit will be with us for an outside funeral service and burial on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clyde, Kansas with Fr. Steven Heina officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;Military Honors conducted by Ft. Riley Big Red One, Ft. Riley, Kansas&nbsp; and VFW Post #7515, Clyde, Kansas. For family and friends who cannot travel and would like to attend, his service will be posted on the website afterwards.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be given to the West Point Association of Graduates and VFW Post #7515 c/o Chaput Mortuary of Clyde.&nbsp; Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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