Jamie Leah Glahn, 51, of Gypsum, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020, surrounded by family at her home in Gypsum. She was a labor and delivery nurse at Salina Regional Health Center. Jamie was born on October 8, 1969, in Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Robert Edward and Linda Jo (Hellebust) Scheopner. She graduated from Herington High School in 1988. She went on to study at Kansas State University and received a Bachelor’s of Nursing from Baker University in 1992. On August 8, 2001, Jamie was united in marriage to Gary Dean Glahn in Roxbury. She was a member of Roxbury United Parish. Survivors include: her husband, Gary; three daughters, Megan Satran (Curtis) of WaKeeney, KS, Paige Nurnberg (Brett) of Spring Hill, KS, and Becca Glahn of Gypsum, KS; a granddaughter, Laurel Satran and a grandson on the way; a sister, Beth Mauer (Shayne) of Topeka, KS; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Glahn of Gypsum, KS; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Scheopner and Linda Boyle, and a brother, Brad Scheopner. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Valley View Center, Roxbury, with Pastor Nancy Modin officiating. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear masks, social distance, and are welcome to bring lawn chairs. Memorial donations may be given to the Glahn Children’s Education Fund, Interim Hospice, or Roxbury United Parish in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jamie Leah Glahn, 51, of Gypsum, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020, surrounded by family at her home in Gypsum. She was a labor and delivery nurse at Salina Regional Health Center. Jamie was born on October 8, 1969, in Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Robert Edward and Linda Jo (Hellebust) Scheopner. She graduated from Herington High School in 1988. She went on to study at Kansas State University and received a Bachelor’s of Nursing from Baker University in 1992. On August 8, 2001, Jamie was united in marriage to Gary Dean Glahn in Roxbury. She was a member of Roxbury United Parish. Survivors include: her husband, Gary; three daughters, Megan Satran (Curtis) of WaKeeney, KS, Paige Nurnberg (Brett) of Spring Hill, KS, and Becca Glahn of Gypsum, KS; a granddaughter, Laurel Satran and a grandson on the way; a sister, Beth Mauer (Shayne) of Topeka, KS; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Glahn of Gypsum, KS; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Scheopner and Linda Boyle, and a brother, Brad Scheopner. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Valley View Center, Roxbury, with Pastor Nancy Modin officiating. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear masks, social distance, and are welcome to bring lawn chairs. Memorial donations may be given to the Glahn Children’s Education Fund, Interim Hospice, or Roxbury United Parish in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jamie Leah Glahn

Robert “Bob” H. Hudson, 80, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Little River, KS. He was born on June 13, 1940 to Leonard M. and Alva (Henderson) Hudson in Ellsworth County at the farmstead of the Faris Caves located between the 60 foot sandstone bluffs and the Smoky Hill River. He worked at a number of jobs including Beech Aircraft in Salina, Ellsworth Co-op in Kanopolis, a number of years producing hogs east of Kanopolis, and as a seasonal at Kanopolis Lake, but the most enjoyable was raising Percheron draft horses on his farm east of Kanopolis.

Bob is survived by his high school sweetheart and best friend, Judy (Armstrong), for over 60 years. They married on August 6, 1960. He is also survived by his children, Monte Hudson, Connie Evans (Richard Modrow), Tim Hudson, and Diane Rojas (Vincent) all of Kanopolis; ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Martha Myers and Eunice Shrull.

One of the things throughout life that Bob was fond of saying, which was true, before he ever asked Judy out, he said to her brother Dick, “I’m going to marry your sister.” She was a sophomore at the time. And because he said it to him, he felt he better follow up on it.

Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Graveside service: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Buckeye Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Gideons International or the Carneiro Fellowship Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Robert “Bob” H. Hudson, 80, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Little River, KS. He was born on June 13, 1940 to Leonard M. and Alva (Henderson) Hudson in Ellsworth County at the farmstead of the Faris Caves located between the 60 foot sandstone bluffs and the Smoky Hill River. He worked at a number of jobs including Beech Aircraft in Salina, Ellsworth Co-op in Kanopolis, a number of years producing hogs east of Kanopolis, and as a seasonal at Kanopolis Lake, but the most enjoyable was raising Percheron draft horses on his farm east of Kanopolis.Bob is survived by his high school sweetheart and best friend, Judy (Armstrong), for over 60 years. They married on August 6, 1960. He is also survived by his children, Monte Hudson, Connie Evans (Richard Modrow), Tim Hudson, and Diane Rojas (Vincent) all of Kanopolis; ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Martha Myers and Eunice Shrull.One of the things throughout life that Bob was fond of saying, which was true, before he ever asked Judy out, he said to her brother Dick, “I’m going to marry your sister.” She was a sophomore at the time. And because he said it to him, he felt he better follow up on it.Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.Graveside service: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Buckeye Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to The Gideons International or the Carneiro Fellowship Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Robert “Bob” H. Hudson

Ruth Doyle, age 86, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Via Christi – St. Francis, Wichita, KS.&nbsp; She was born on Dec. 12, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to John “Jack” H. &amp; Blanche (Hartwell) McMahon.

Ruth worked for American Greeting Cards as a merchandiser for over 26 years.&nbsp; She married Arlan B. Doyle on Jna. 25, 1969.&nbsp;&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1997.&nbsp; She was a member of the Concordia American Legion Aux.

She is survived by her sons, Steve, Norton &amp; Jim, Brighton, CO; sister, Helen Ham, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada; brother, John McMahon, Cayuga, Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, James, MacKenna, Shanna, Owen &amp; Dylan Doyle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlan; her parents and a sister, Marie Douglas.

It was Ruth’s wishes to be cremated and not to hold a formal service.&nbsp; She wanted to have a good ‘ole fashioned ‘wake’ service at the Concordia American Legion Post #76, Concordia where family and friends could fellowship.&nbsp; Due to the current situation, the family plans to hold this event at a later date in 2021.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to the American Legion Post #76 Youth Activities in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Ruth Doyle, age 86, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Via Christi – St. Francis, Wichita, KS.&nbsp; She was born on Dec. 12, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to John “Jack” H. &amp; Blanche (Hartwell) McMahon.Ruth worked for American Greeting Cards as a merchandiser for over 26 years.&nbsp; She married Arlan B. Doyle on Jna. 25, 1969.&nbsp;&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1997.&nbsp; She was a member of the Concordia American Legion Aux.She is survived by her sons, Steve, Norton &amp; Jim, Brighton, CO; sister, Helen Ham, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada; brother, John McMahon, Cayuga, Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, James, MacKenna, Shanna, Owen &amp; Dylan Doyle.She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlan; her parents and a sister, Marie Douglas.It was Ruth’s wishes to be cremated and not to hold a formal service.&nbsp; She wanted to have a good ‘ole fashioned ‘wake’ service at the Concordia American Legion Post #76, Concordia where family and friends could fellowship.&nbsp; Due to the current situation, the family plans to hold this event at a later date in 2021.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to the American Legion Post #76 Youth Activities in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Ruth Doyle

SALINA -&nbsp;Dixie Lee Brown, 82, Salina, Kan., passed away on November 20, 2020. She was born to Donald and Jaunita (Milleson) Spunaugle on October 23, 1938, in Salina.

Dixie was self-employed for many years and continued to run her business (Brown's Bookkeeping) until she passed. Dixie enjoyed gardening, growing roses, collecting cowboy boot memorabilia, and was always helping others. She loved people, especially her family, and never knew a stranger. Dixie was known by many for her time working at the Carousel, Sale Barn, Hickory Hut, and Payne Oil Company, as well as being a lifelong member of the American Legion.

Dixie is survived by her five children: Phillip Brown (Sue), Roland Brown (Fe), Lisa VonFange (Rodney), Keith Brown (Joann), and Jon Brown (Lori); twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her life partner Danny Fazel Sr.; her parents; and sisters, Pat and Peggy.

A Celebration of Life will be at Ryan Mortuary on December 5, 2020. Visitation with the family will be from 2 to 5 p.m., immediately followed by a small service and sharing of memories.

Memorials may be made in care of Ryan Mortuary to assist the family with cost of arrangements.

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SALINA -&nbsp;Dixie Lee Brown, 82, Salina, Kan., passed away on November 20, 2020. She was born to Donald and Jaunita (Milleson) Spunaugle on October 23, 1938, in Salina.Dixie was self-employed for many years and continued to run her business (Brown's Bookkeeping) until she passed. Dixie enjoyed gardening, growing roses, collecting cowboy boot memorabilia, and was always helping others. She loved people, especially her family, and never knew a stranger. Dixie was known by many for her time working at the Carousel, Sale Barn, Hickory Hut, and Payne Oil Company, as well as being a lifelong member of the American Legion.Dixie is survived by her five children: Phillip Brown (Sue), Roland Brown (Fe), Lisa VonFange (Rodney), Keith Brown (Joann), and Jon Brown (Lori); twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her life partner Danny Fazel Sr.; her parents; and sisters, Pat and Peggy.A Celebration of Life will be at Ryan Mortuary on December 5, 2020. Visitation with the family will be from 2 to 5 p.m., immediately followed by a small service and sharing of memories.Memorials may be made in care of Ryan Mortuary to assist the family with cost of arrangements.

Dixie Lee Brown

BROOKVILLE -&nbsp;John M. Hillis, Sr., 80, died Nov. 24, 2020. Formerly of Grand Island, NE, he was born July 23, 1940 in Rockwell, IA, and grew up in the Rockwell &amp; Sheffield area. He is the son of Roy and Ruth (Wickwire) Hillis. He married Lorraine Rudolph, Aug. 1, 1964. He served in the US Army from 1963-1969 and after discharge worked with his father's trucking company hauling rock. He continues as a professional truck driver with other companys; Rollie Hankis, Walnut Grove Feeds, and Mail Carriers of Atlanta. He moved to Grand Island, NE in 1984 working for Sunglower/Crete Trucking from 1984-2010; earning recognition for 2 million miles driven.

His wife, Lorraine, died in 2008. Left to cherish his memory are his sons; John Hillis, Jr, Brookville and son, Todd (Deb) Hillis, Grand Island, NE. He has 6 grandkids: Dustin Hillis, Tiffani Hillis (JD Pomplun), Cortnie Hillis, Samantha (Matt) Johnson, Darren Hillis, and Jayden Hillis; 11 great grandkids: Haylee, Emma, Jestani, Nataleeah, Shaelynn, Avanna, Dylan, Blake, Abel, Preston and Rilee; and a sister Anna (Steve) Jicka.

Funeral services will be held at the graveside at 1:00 pm Friday, December 4, 2020 in the Cedarview Cemetery Doniphan, NE. Memorials and condolences may be sent to son, Todd, at 4111 Driftwood Drive, Grand Island, NE, 68803. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, KS. is in charge of arrangements.

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BROOKVILLE -&nbsp;John M. Hillis, Sr., 80, died Nov. 24, 2020. Formerly of Grand Island, NE, he was born July 23, 1940 in Rockwell, IA, and grew up in the Rockwell &amp; Sheffield area. He is the son of Roy and Ruth (Wickwire) Hillis. He married Lorraine Rudolph, Aug. 1, 1964. He served in the US Army from 1963-1969 and after discharge worked with his father's trucking company hauling rock. He continues as a professional truck driver with other companys; Rollie Hankis, Walnut Grove Feeds, and Mail Carriers of Atlanta. He moved to Grand Island, NE in 1984 working for Sunglower/Crete Trucking from 1984-2010; earning recognition for 2 million miles driven.His wife, Lorraine, died in 2008. Left to cherish his memory are his sons; John Hillis, Jr, Brookville and son, Todd (Deb) Hillis, Grand Island, NE. He has 6 grandkids: Dustin Hillis, Tiffani Hillis (JD Pomplun), Cortnie Hillis, Samantha (Matt) Johnson, Darren Hillis, and Jayden Hillis; 11 great grandkids: Haylee, Emma, Jestani, Nataleeah, Shaelynn, Avanna, Dylan, Blake, Abel, Preston and Rilee; and a sister Anna (Steve) Jicka.Funeral services will be held at the graveside at 1:00 pm Friday, December 4, 2020 in the Cedarview Cemetery Doniphan, NE. Memorials and condolences may be sent to son, Todd, at 4111 Driftwood Drive, Grand Island, NE, 68803. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, KS. is in charge of arrangements.

John M. Hillis, Sr.

Patrick Joseph Pfeifer, 57, Salina, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born January 22, 1963 in Concordia KS to C.A. and Eloise (Fraser) Pfeifer.

Patrick grew up on the family farm near Aurora KS and attended school in Miltonvale KS.&nbsp; After an auto accident in 1979, he was unable to complete his high school education, but the school presented him with a diploma the same year his younger brother graduated.&nbsp; Patrick was blessed to have many wonderful caregivers and healthcare professionals who assisted him over the years in managing with his disabilities.

Patrick was preceded in death by his father.&nbsp; He is survived by his mother, Eloise of Minneapolis, his sisters Debbie (John) Herrman of Osborne, Angie (Norman) Vytlacil of Belleville, Yvonne (Thomas) Jefferson of Dry Fork, VA, Janet (Robert) Pahls of Salina and his brothers, Greg Pfeifer, Salina, Doug (Marlene) Pfeifer, Wichita and Charles Pfeifer, Minneapolis as well as 42 nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Patrick was cremated and a funeral mass will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to OCCK or Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Patrick Joseph Pfeifer, 57, Salina, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born January 22, 1963 in Concordia KS to C.A. and Eloise (Fraser) Pfeifer.Patrick grew up on the family farm near Aurora KS and attended school in Miltonvale KS.&nbsp; After an auto accident in 1979, he was unable to complete his high school education, but the school presented him with a diploma the same year his younger brother graduated.&nbsp; Patrick was blessed to have many wonderful caregivers and healthcare professionals who assisted him over the years in managing with his disabilities.Patrick was preceded in death by his father.&nbsp; He is survived by his mother, Eloise of Minneapolis, his sisters Debbie (John) Herrman of Osborne, Angie (Norman) Vytlacil of Belleville, Yvonne (Thomas) Jefferson of Dry Fork, VA, Janet (Robert) Pahls of Salina and his brothers, Greg Pfeifer, Salina, Doug (Marlene) Pfeifer, Wichita and Charles Pfeifer, Minneapolis as well as 42 nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.Patrick was cremated and a funeral mass will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to OCCK or Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Patrick Joseph Pfeifer

Evelyn Carlene Day, infant daughter of Douglas Lee and Katelyn May (McKenney) Day died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Survivors include her parents, Douglas and Katelyn Day, of the home, Hays, KS; grandparents, Kerney and Helen (Schrader) Day, Chapman, KS; Durche and Heather (Johnston) McKenney, Solon, ME; three uncles, Danial Day, Chapman, KS; Devolin and wife, Chelse McKenney, Skowhegan, ME; Drake McKenney, Solon, ME; one aunt, Victoria, Day, Chapman, KS; two cousins, Blakely and Kelson Day.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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 </figure>Evelyn Carlene Day, infant daughter of Douglas Lee and Katelyn May (McKenney) Day died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Survivors include her parents, Douglas and Katelyn Day, of the home, Hays, KS; grandparents, Kerney and Helen (Schrader) Day, Chapman, KS; Durche and Heather (Johnston) McKenney, Solon, ME; three uncles, Danial Day, Chapman, KS; Devolin and wife, Chelse McKenney, Skowhegan, ME; Drake McKenney, Solon, ME; one aunt, Victoria, Day, Chapman, KS; two cousins, Blakely and Kelson Day.Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

Evelyn Carlene Day

Rev. Garner J. Berg, 92, Hays, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at HaysMed.

He was born July 15, 1928, the son of 
Joseph R. and Helen F. (Garner) Berg.&nbsp; On July 27, 1946, he was united in
 marriage to Harriet F. Rossow in McPherson, and they celebrated 62 
years of marriage before she preceded him in death on November 25, 
2008.&nbsp; He later married Nancy (Wheatcroft) Stanka.&nbsp; Garner was a United 
Methodist minister, serving for 39 years in United Methodist churches in
 Kansas and Texas, retiring in 1995.&nbsp; In Salina, he served at the Church
 of the Cross.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling and fishing.

Survivors include his wife Nancy of 
Hays, two sons: Barry Berg of Indiana and Jon Berg of Kansas, and a 
daughter: Brenda-Berg Morrow of New York.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, 
Hays.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:30 pm in McPherson City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation
 will be from 4:00 pm until 6:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday at the church. 


Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Garner may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Joseph R. and Helen F. (Garner) Berg.&nbsp; On July 27, 1946, he was united in
 marriage to Harriet F. Rossow in McPherson, and they celebrated 62 
years of marriage before she preceded him in death on November 25, 
2008.&nbsp; He later married Nancy (Wheatcroft) Stanka.&nbsp; Garner was a United 
Methodist minister, serving for 39 years in United Methodist churches in
 Kansas and Texas, retiring in 1995.&nbsp; In Salina, he served at the Church
 of the Cross.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling and fishing.Survivors include his wife Nancy of 
Hays, two sons: Barry Berg of Indiana and Jon Berg of Kansas, and a 
daughter: Brenda-Berg Morrow of New York.He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, 
Hays.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:30 pm in McPherson City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation
 will be from 4:00 pm until 6:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday at the church. 
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Garner may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reverend Garner Berg

&nbsp; Charles Daniel "Chuck" Baker, 75, of McPherson, Kansas passed away at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 peacefully at his residence. Charles was born in Colby, Kansas on October 3, 1945, a son of Albert Preston and Lola Elise (Daniels) Baker. Chuck attended the Monument schools and graduated from Monument High School, Monument, Kansas in 1963. He attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas and Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas. He also took Continuing Education Classes from Life Bible College. He was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church Page City, Kansas and later established his membership with Foursquare Gospel Church, McPherson, Kansas. Through the years Chuck managed a Texaco Service Station in McPherson, sold Lifetime Cookware, was a farmer, pastor, coach, owned and operated a lawn mowing business, was custodian for U.S.D. 418, Foursquare Chaplain and retired as Pastor of the New Life Foursquare Gospel Church in 2016. Chuck enjoyed ministering to anyone and everyone. He loved sports, especially KU Basketball, Dodgers Baseball and Kansas City Chiefs. But his favorite thing was spending time with his family. He volunteered at Elyria Christian School and was known as the "Oreo Man". He spent countless summers at camp Pomme de Terre serving however he could while washing thousands of dishes and touching thousands of lives, Charles D. "Chuck" Baker was united in marriage to Marlette "Pinky" Nordstrom on November 7, 1965 in McPherson, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of three children. Charles Jr, "Charlie", Marla, and Candice. Chuck was united in marriage to Andrea Gail Harris on December 29, 1970 in McPherson, Kansas. The couple established their first home together in McPherson. They would have celebrated their 50 year anniversary in a month. This union was blessed with the birth of five children, Danyel, Julie, Alicia, Nathan, and Rachel. He is survived by his faithful wife Andrea Baker, of McPherson; his children, Charlie Baker and his wife Jamie, of Goodland, Kansas, Marla Wartell and her husband Ken, of Aurora, Colorado, Candice Adamson and her husband Kent, of Westminster, Colorado, Danyel Mills and her husband Matt, of Topeka, Kansas, Julie Rohret and her husband Jeremy, of McPherson, Kansas, Alicia Lievense and her husband Jeff, of La Crescenta, California, Nathan Baker and his wife Sarah, of Overland Park, Kansas and Rachel Barnard and her husband Tyler, of McPherson, Kansas; his sister Janyce Hurtt, of Northglenn, Colorado. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, Maranatha, Seth, Gabriella, Jack, Jake, Balin, Fallon, Lincoln, Knightleigh, Everleigh, and one on the way. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gary and Terry Baker and sister, Gwen. A private family memorial service will be held at New Life Foursquare Gospel Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Steve Gowin and Pastor Rachel Barnard officiating. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Life Foursquare Gospel Church and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Charles Daniel "Chuck" Baker, 75, of McPherson, Kansas passed away at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 peacefully at his residence. Charles was born in Colby, Kansas on October 3, 1945, a son of Albert Preston and Lola Elise (Daniels) Baker. Chuck attended the Monument schools and graduated from Monument High School, Monument, Kansas in 1963. He attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas and Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas. He also took Continuing Education Classes from Life Bible College. He was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church Page City, Kansas and later established his membership with Foursquare Gospel Church, McPherson, Kansas. Through the years Chuck managed a Texaco Service Station in McPherson, sold Lifetime Cookware, was a farmer, pastor, coach, owned and operated a lawn mowing business, was custodian for U.S.D. 418, Foursquare Chaplain and retired as Pastor of the New Life Foursquare Gospel Church in 2016. Chuck enjoyed ministering to anyone and everyone. He loved sports, especially KU Basketball, Dodgers Baseball and Kansas City Chiefs. But his favorite thing was spending time with his family. He volunteered at Elyria Christian School and was known as the "Oreo Man". He spent countless summers at camp Pomme de Terre serving however he could while washing thousands of dishes and touching thousands of lives, Charles D. "Chuck" Baker was united in marriage to Marlette "Pinky" Nordstrom on November 7, 1965 in McPherson, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of three children. Charles Jr, "Charlie", Marla, and Candice. Chuck was united in marriage to Andrea Gail Harris on December 29, 1970 in McPherson, Kansas. The couple established their first home together in McPherson. They would have celebrated their 50 year anniversary in a month. This union was blessed with the birth of five children, Danyel, Julie, Alicia, Nathan, and Rachel. He is survived by his faithful wife Andrea Baker, of McPherson; his children, Charlie Baker and his wife Jamie, of Goodland, Kansas, Marla Wartell and her husband Ken, of Aurora, Colorado, Candice Adamson and her husband Kent, of Westminster, Colorado, Danyel Mills and her husband Matt, of Topeka, Kansas, Julie Rohret and her husband Jeremy, of McPherson, Kansas, Alicia Lievense and her husband Jeff, of La Crescenta, California, Nathan Baker and his wife Sarah, of Overland Park, Kansas and Rachel Barnard and her husband Tyler, of McPherson, Kansas; his sister Janyce Hurtt, of Northglenn, Colorado. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, Maranatha, Seth, Gabriella, Jack, Jake, Balin, Fallon, Lincoln, Knightleigh, Everleigh, and one on the way. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gary and Terry Baker and sister, Gwen. A private family memorial service will be held at New Life Foursquare Gospel Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Steve Gowin and Pastor Rachel Barnard officiating. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Life Foursquare Gospel Church and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles Daniel "Chuck" Baker

&nbsp; Bradley Alan "Brad" Clark, 69, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 5:55 p.m., Thursday, November 26th, while in the company of family members, at his home. Brad was born in McPherson, Kansas on April 25, 1951, a son of Bonita "Bonnie" Mae (Barngrover) and Marvin Duane Clark. Brad attended Roosevelt grade school, Park school, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1969. He was a member of First Christian Church McPherson, Kansas where he was baptized on May 21, 1972. Bradley Alan Clark was united in marriage to Sherri Marie Seckman on September 24, 1977 at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of a son Adam. Brad worked for Kit Manufacturing for two years. Then worked as Payroll, Materials, and Electrician Helper at Dresser Engineering. He worked at Boeing in Wichita, and then returned to McPherson, working for McPherson Energy. He worked at VanGuard Plastics for 18 years. He worked at MCDS as Transportation Manager. He got his Insurance License and sold Life Insurance. He also got his Real Estate License and sold Real Estate. Brad was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 133, was a member of the NRA, was a member of several bowling leagues through the years, was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 24 and American Legion Riders Post 24, and rode several Patriot Guard missions. Brad enjoyed spending time with Adam, was always interested in Aviation and had a private pilot's license. He had an interest in History, enjoyed camping, fishing, target shooting, bowling with his teams through the years, ridding motorcycle's, and Brad loved faith, family, friends, and his dogs. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over forty-three years, Sherri Clark, of McPherson, Kansas; his son, Adam Clark and his fiance' Katie Pegram, of McPherson, Kansas; his brother, Randy Clark, of Wichita, Kansas; and his two granddaughters, Cierra Clark and Athena Clark; many nephews and nieces, other relatives and a host of friends. Brad was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Bonnie Clark; a grandson, Everett Joseph Miller. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson. Mask is required Funeral service will be held at First Christian Church McPherson, Kansas, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Mask is required Burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Riders Post 24 or the First Christian Church in memory of Brad and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, Ks 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Bradley Alan "Brad" Clark, 69, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 5:55 p.m., Thursday, November 26th, while in the company of family members, at his home. Brad was born in McPherson, Kansas on April 25, 1951, a son of Bonita "Bonnie" Mae (Barngrover) and Marvin Duane Clark. Brad attended Roosevelt grade school, Park school, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1969. He was a member of First Christian Church McPherson, Kansas where he was baptized on May 21, 1972. Bradley Alan Clark was united in marriage to Sherri Marie Seckman on September 24, 1977 at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of a son Adam. Brad worked for Kit Manufacturing for two years. Then worked as Payroll, Materials, and Electrician Helper at Dresser Engineering. He worked at Boeing in Wichita, and then returned to McPherson, working for McPherson Energy. He worked at VanGuard Plastics for 18 years. He worked at MCDS as Transportation Manager. He got his Insurance License and sold Life Insurance. He also got his Real Estate License and sold Real Estate. Brad was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 133, was a member of the NRA, was a member of several bowling leagues through the years, was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 24 and American Legion Riders Post 24, and rode several Patriot Guard missions. Brad enjoyed spending time with Adam, was always interested in Aviation and had a private pilot's license. He had an interest in History, enjoyed camping, fishing, target shooting, bowling with his teams through the years, ridding motorcycle's, and Brad loved faith, family, friends, and his dogs. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over forty-three years, Sherri Clark, of McPherson, Kansas; his son, Adam Clark and his fiance' Katie Pegram, of McPherson, Kansas; his brother, Randy Clark, of Wichita, Kansas; and his two granddaughters, Cierra Clark and Athena Clark; many nephews and nieces, other relatives and a host of friends. Brad was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Bonnie Clark; a grandson, Everett Joseph Miller. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson. Mask is required Funeral service will be held at First Christian Church McPherson, Kansas, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Mask is required Burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Riders Post 24 or the First Christian Church in memory of Brad and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, Ks 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bradley Alan "Brad" Clark

Mary E. Kopfer, 88, of Clay Center, died, Friday, November 27, 2020 at Medicalodge.&nbsp; She was born on December 28, 1931 at Clay Center, the daughter of Edward and Adeline (Fitzgerald) Hatfield.&nbsp; Mary grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1949.&nbsp; She married Leon Kopfer on April 22, 1950 and he preceded her in death on August 8, 1999.&nbsp; They farmed in the Broughton area.&nbsp; Mary worked for Key Feeds egg production and managed the Clay County Park.&nbsp; She was a member of the Clay Center ELKS and the American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp; She is also preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Jim and Earl Hatfield, 4 sisters, Ruth Hatfield, Juanita Shepard, Maxine Rhoades and Irene Bull.

Son: Robert and wife, Ronda Kopfer of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Linda and husband, Larry Wohler of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Marilyn and husband, David Evans of Manhattan, KS

9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren

Brother: Don and wife, Jean Hatfield of Clay Center, KS

Private Inurnment:&nbsp;Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure>Mary E. Kopfer, 88, of Clay Center, died, Friday, November 27, 2020 at Medicalodge.&nbsp; She was born on December 28, 1931 at Clay Center, the daughter of Edward and Adeline (Fitzgerald) Hatfield.&nbsp; Mary grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1949.&nbsp; She married Leon Kopfer on April 22, 1950 and he preceded her in death on August 8, 1999.&nbsp; They farmed in the Broughton area.&nbsp; Mary worked for Key Feeds egg production and managed the Clay County Park.&nbsp; She was a member of the Clay Center ELKS and the American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp; She is also preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Jim and Earl Hatfield, 4 sisters, Ruth Hatfield, Juanita Shepard, Maxine Rhoades and Irene Bull.Survivors:Son: Robert and wife, Ronda Kopfer of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Linda and husband, Larry Wohler of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Marilyn and husband, David Evans of Manhattan, KS9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildrenBrother: Don and wife, Jean Hatfield of Clay Center, KSPrivate Inurnment:&nbsp;Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KSMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home.

Mary E. Kopfer

Zelma Aline McMillin died on November 26, 2020 in Wakefield, Kansas. She was born April 10, 1945 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma to Zelna and Flossie (Lawson) Wilson.. Her family later moved to Hobbs, New Mexico where she graduated from Hobbs High School. Zelma married Frank McMillin on October 4, 1974. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2020. Zelma worked as an Executive Assistant for the Department of Health and Family for several years. She enjoyed gardening, game shows, and had a love for Elvis. Zelma was a very proper woman. She was extremely humble and an amazing mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, Zelma is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Michael Spray; two brothers, Richard and Larry Wilson and a sister, Betty Trail.

Daughter: Lisa (Paul) Miller of Leander, TX

Sisters: Beverly Williamson, Georgia Miller and Darlene Carpenter

8 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren

A celebration of Zelma’s life will be held at a later date

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;CCARE c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Zelma Aline McMillin died on November 26, 2020 in Wakefield, Kansas. She was born April 10, 1945 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma to Zelna and Flossie (Lawson) Wilson.. Her family later moved to Hobbs, New Mexico where she graduated from Hobbs High School. Zelma married Frank McMillin on October 4, 1974. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2020. Zelma worked as an Executive Assistant for the Department of Health and Family for several years. She enjoyed gardening, game shows, and had a love for Elvis. Zelma was a very proper woman. She was extremely humble and an amazing mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, Zelma is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Michael Spray; two brothers, Richard and Larry Wilson and a sister, Betty Trail.Survivors:Daughter: Lisa (Paul) Miller of Leander, TXSon: Llyod (Melissa) Spray of Norman, OKSisters: Beverly Williamson, Georgia Miller and Darlene CarpenterBrothers: Joey and Gary Wilson8 Grandchildren and 18 Great GrandchildrenA celebration of Zelma’s life will be held at a later dateMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;CCARE c/o the funeral home

Zelma Aline McMillin

February 26, 1936~November 23, 2020(age 84)

Gail's life began on February 26, 1936 in rural Delavan.  He was the son of Zora "Joker" and Margaret (Sorenson) Burns.  

Gail graduated from Wilsey High School in 1954 and went onto Emporia State Teacher's College to further his education.  

He was united in marriage to the former Carol Say on June 23, 1957 at the Wilsey Christian Church. 

 Gail worked for a short time as a disc jockey in Tennessee and later returned home to the farm where he farmed with his father and later his own family. 

 His true passion was music, and he was in many groups but most notably his band the BJ- 4 Four which played around the region performing Country and Western, Western Swing &amp; old Standards for many years.  Gail was a bass guitar player, sang vocals and played many string instruments. 

 He was very fond of his Boston bulldog Rambo and especially his life of music and agriculture. 

 Gail's greatest joy was his family which includes his wife of 63 years Carol of Delavan; children Dylan (LeAnn) Burns of Edmund, OK, Victor (Gail) Burns of Lincolnville, Doyle (Pam) Burns of Wichita and Vicki (Jason ) Wolf of Medora; grandchildren Tyler Burns, Natalie ( Alex) Marks, Travis (Kayla) Burns, Bridgette (Jesse) Hamm, Jesse Crump, Katie Burns, Dusty Wolf and Dakota Wolf; great grandchildren Ruby Marks, Sawyer Hamm, Chev Reimer, and Braxton Wolf; brother Everett Burns and several nieces and nephews. 

 Gail passed away at his home on November 23, 2020. 

 He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Bernard Burns and great granddaughter Brylee Burns. 

 His family will gather with friends on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington where his funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. led by Pastor Clarence Summer.  Gail will be laid to rest in Delavan Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice.  Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Gail at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure><h2>Gail C. Burns</h2>February 26, 1936~November 23, 2020(age 84)Gail's life began on February 26, 1936 in rural Delavan. He was the son of Zora "Joker" and Margaret (Sorenson) Burns. Gail graduated from Wilsey High School in 1954 and went onto Emporia State Teacher's College to further his education. He was united in marriage to the former Carol Say on June 23, 1957 at the Wilsey Christian Church. Gail worked for a short time as a disc jockey in Tennessee and later returned home to the farm where he farmed with his father and later his own family. His true passion was music, and he was in many groups but most notably his band the BJ- 4 Four which played around the region performing Country and Western, Western Swing &amp; old Standards for many years. Gail was a bass guitar player, sang vocals and played many string instruments. He was very fond of his Boston bulldog Rambo and especially his life of music and agriculture. Gail's greatest joy was his family which includes his wife of 63 years Carol of Delavan; children Dylan (LeAnn) Burns of Edmund, OK, Victor (Gail) Burns of Lincolnville, Doyle (Pam) Burns of Wichita and Vicki (Jason ) Wolf of Medora; grandchildren Tyler Burns, Natalie ( Alex) Marks, Travis (Kayla) Burns, Bridgette (Jesse) Hamm, Jesse Crump, Katie Burns, Dusty Wolf and Dakota Wolf; great grandchildren Ruby Marks, Sawyer Hamm, Chev Reimer, and Braxton Wolf; brother Everett Burns and several nieces and nephews. Gail passed away at his home on November 23, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Bernard Burns and great granddaughter Brylee Burns. His family will gather with friends on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington where his funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. led by Pastor Clarence Summer. Gail will be laid to rest in Delavan Cemetery. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Gail at www.ymzfh.com.

Gail C. Burns

Betty Marie (Elmborg) Ritter, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the age of 91. She was born January 4, 1929, in Lindsborg, the daughter of Arthur and Hanna Mattson Elmborg. Betty's mother immigrated to America, from Sweden and her father was a second generation Swedish immigrant.

Betty was one of 5 children, in the Elmborg family. She grew up on a farm, outside of Lindsborg. Living in a large family with three brothers and a sister during difficult economic times, helped define the values and principles that guided her, throughout her life.

Betty graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1947 and attended Kansas Wesleyan. While attending Kansas Wesleyan, Betty met the love of her life, John Ritter, from Salina. Betty and John were married August 19, 1950, and shared their lives together for more than 60 years, before John passed away January 29, 2011.

Betty was fun-loving and ever the optimist. She was also thrifty, and a hard worker. She worked for many years, as the office manager for Salina Dental Associates and Dr. Harry Jett and enjoyed the relationships she formed there, with staff and patients.

Betty loved her family and her home, on West Ellsworth Street, where she and John lived next door to her sister, Helen Loy, and her husband, Lefty, for more than 35 years.

Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was proud of her family and made each family member feel valued and special. She gave freely of her time and herself. She was always willing to listen, lend support, and roll up her sleeves to pitch-in, whenever and wherever help was needed. She was loved and cherished, in return.

Betty was proud of her Swedish heritage and that fact was reflected, in her Swedish prayer, jokes, and specialty dishes for the holidays that included Ostakaka, Lingonberries, Lutefisk, and more.

Betty is survived by three children, John Ritter III, of Scottsdale, Arizona, James (Martha) Ritter, of Naperville, Illinois, and Teresa (Tom) Martin, of Salina; five grandchildren, Aaron (Jessica) Martin, of Salina, Ryan Ritter, of Naperville, Illinois, Nathan (Lisa) Martin, of Olathe, Daniel (Mariah), of Kansas City, and Molly Martin (fiancee Blake Warren) of Murrieta, California; and five great grandchildren, Hailey, Ella, and Connor Martin, of Olathe, and Oliver and Jack Martin, of Salina.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, her husband, John and the following brothers and sister: Arthur Elmborg, James Elmborg, Richard Elmborg, and Helen Loy.

Due to Covid-19 gathering restrictions and precautions, Betty will be inurned, at a private family ceremony, at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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 </figure>Betty Marie (Elmborg) Ritter, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the age of 91. She was born January 4, 1929, in Lindsborg, the daughter of Arthur and Hanna Mattson Elmborg. Betty's mother immigrated to America, from Sweden and her father was a second generation Swedish immigrant.Betty was one of 5 children, in the Elmborg family. She grew up on a farm, outside of Lindsborg. Living in a large family with three brothers and a sister during difficult economic times, helped define the values and principles that guided her, throughout her life.Betty graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1947 and attended Kansas Wesleyan. While attending Kansas Wesleyan, Betty met the love of her life, John Ritter, from Salina. Betty and John were married August 19, 1950, and shared their lives together for more than 60 years, before John passed away January 29, 2011.Betty was fun-loving and ever the optimist. She was also thrifty, and a hard worker. She worked for many years, as the office manager for Salina Dental Associates and Dr. Harry Jett and enjoyed the relationships she formed there, with staff and patients.Betty loved her family and her home, on West Ellsworth Street, where she and John lived next door to her sister, Helen Loy, and her husband, Lefty, for more than 35 years.Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was proud of her family and made each family member feel valued and special. She gave freely of her time and herself. She was always willing to listen, lend support, and roll up her sleeves to pitch-in, whenever and wherever help was needed. She was loved and cherished, in return.Betty was proud of her Swedish heritage and that fact was reflected, in her Swedish prayer, jokes, and specialty dishes for the holidays that included Ostakaka, Lingonberries, Lutefisk, and more.Betty is survived by three children, John Ritter III, of Scottsdale, Arizona, James (Martha) Ritter, of Naperville, Illinois, and Teresa (Tom) Martin, of Salina; five grandchildren, Aaron (Jessica) Martin, of Salina, Ryan Ritter, of Naperville, Illinois, Nathan (Lisa) Martin, of Olathe, Daniel (Mariah), of Kansas City, and Molly Martin (fiancee Blake Warren) of Murrieta, California; and five great grandchildren, Hailey, Ella, and Connor Martin, of Olathe, and Oliver and Jack Martin, of Salina.Betty was predeceased by her parents, her husband, John and the following brothers and sister: Arthur Elmborg, James Elmborg, Richard Elmborg, and Helen Loy.Due to Covid-19 gathering restrictions and precautions, Betty will be inurned, at a private family ceremony, at a later date.Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Betty Marie (Elmborg) Ritter

SALINA - On Tuesday November 17, 2020,&nbsp;Rick Alan Rothweiler, of Salina, KS, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 62, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 9, 1958 in Hoisington, KS to Richard and Juanita (Bridgess) Rothweiler.

October 25, 1976 Rick went to work with the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a Conductor. On December 9, 1978 he married the love of his life, Kathryn and after a few years and 2 kids later he became an Engineer on what is now known as the Union Pacific Railroad. He loved his job on the railroad so much that he gave them 44 years, finally retiring only days before he passed. Railroading was not his only life though, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends by kayaking, camping, fishing and jumping off the cliffs at Wilson Lake. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed taking in the scenery any chance he could.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years Kathryn (Michaelis) Rothweiler; son Jacob (Miranda) Rothweiler of Pasadena, CA; daughter Amy Strowig and her three beautiful little birds, Lorelei, Anneliese and Jena all of Salina, KS; Mother Juanita Rothweiler of Derby, KS and two older brothers Mark Rothweiler (Debbi Acuri) of Antelope, CA and John (Patty) Rothweiler of Derby, KS.

Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. There will be a celebration of life to be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials be made to the Strowig girls college or trade school fund through Ryan Mortuary.

SALINA - On Tuesday November 17, 2020,&nbsp;Rick Alan Rothweiler, of Salina, KS, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 62, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 9, 1958 in Hoisington, KS to Richard and Juanita (Bridgess) Rothweiler.October 25, 1976 Rick went to work with the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a Conductor. On December 9, 1978 he married the love of his life, Kathryn and after a few years and 2 kids later he became an Engineer on what is now known as the Union Pacific Railroad. He loved his job on the railroad so much that he gave them 44 years, finally retiring only days before he passed. Railroading was not his only life though, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends by kayaking, camping, fishing and jumping off the cliffs at Wilson Lake. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed taking in the scenery any chance he could.Survivors include his wife of 41 years Kathryn (Michaelis) Rothweiler; son Jacob (Miranda) Rothweiler of Pasadena, CA; daughter Amy Strowig and her three beautiful little birds, Lorelei, Anneliese and Jena all of Salina, KS; Mother Juanita Rothweiler of Derby, KS and two older brothers Mark Rothweiler (Debbi Acuri) of Antelope, CA and John (Patty) Rothweiler of Derby, KS.Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. There will be a celebration of life to be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials be made to the Strowig girls college or trade school fund through Ryan Mortuary.

Rick Alan Rothweiler

Diane E. Hofflinger (Ernsbarger) passed away, Monday, November 23, 2020.&nbsp;

Diane was born September 9, 1959 to Phillip and Barbara Ernsbarger in Concordia KS.&nbsp;

She married her husband Loren January 4,&nbsp;1984 and to this union they had two children, Josh and Laura. Diane enjoyed gardening and doing drawings and paintings throughout her life.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband Loren Hofflinger of the home, children; Josh Hofflinger, Laura (Garrett) McKinney, grandchildren; Lance and Emery McKinney, siblings; Max (Edell) Ernsbarger, Mark (Debbie) Ernsbarger, and sister-in-law; Deby (Mark) Sauchuk.

Visitation will be Friday, December 11th from 3-6 p.m. with family present from 5-6 p.m. at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice.

Diane E. Hofflinger (Ernsbarger) passed away, Monday, November 23, 2020.&nbsp;Diane was born September 9, 1959 to Phillip and Barbara Ernsbarger in Concordia KS.&nbsp;She married her husband Loren January 4,&nbsp;1984 and to this union they had two children, Josh and Laura. Diane enjoyed gardening and doing drawings and paintings throughout her life.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband Loren Hofflinger of the home, children; Josh Hofflinger, Laura (Garrett) McKinney, grandchildren; Lance and Emery McKinney, siblings; Max (Edell) Ernsbarger, Mark (Debbie) Ernsbarger, and sister-in-law; Deby (Mark) Sauchuk.Visitation will be Friday, December 11th from 3-6 p.m. with family present from 5-6 p.m. at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Solomon Valley Hospice.

Diane E. Hofflinger (Ernsbarger)

Rex Alan Echer, 67, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1953 at Ellsworth Hospital to Joe and Claudine (Brichacek) Echer of Lucas, Kansas.

He attended Luray Schools graduating in 1971 and continued on to Hutchinson Community Junior College completing courses and graduating in 1973. In June 1973, Rex began his lifetime career of car sales beginning with Jim Sullivan Chevrolet in Salina and then with Don Hattan Chevrolet in Wichita. In 1984 he started The Car Shoppe which he and his wife continue to own today.

On December 29th, 1973 he married Deanna Parsons and they made their home in Salina. Rex loved cars and trucks of any age and it shows in the two that he cherished; his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1946 Dodge pickup. He served his community through participating on many boards including the Salina Credit Bureau, Kansas Independent Automobile Association, Pheasants Forever and the list goes on.

Rex was a Sporting Clays enthusiast and traveled to compete in shotgun sports in Kansas and several other states. He was a Master Class Shooter and also a Level III Instructor for Shotgun Sports. He loved teaching the sport as much as competing with his friends. He leaves his wife, Dee of the home; a daughter, Brooke (Mitchel) Lacy of Assaria; and a son, Scott Echer of Assaria; grandchildren, Jackson Echer, and Paige and Taelyn Lacy; his brother, Steve Echer (Renie Green), Salina and sister, Kristy (Kent) Brown of Wichita; aunts, Lois Brichacek of Great Bend, and Evelyn Brichacek of Salina, and Robert and Jody Hart of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Gayle Echer Cline and great niece, Taylor Patterson, both of Woodstock, Georgia.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in the Lucas Cemetery, Lucas, Ks. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at Gypsum Valley Sporting Clays, 7702 S. Niles Rd, Gypsum, Ks. Friends may call at Ryan Mortuary on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 4 until 8 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. that evening.

Memorials are suggested to a fund to support families in need of medical related assistance for cancer sufferers, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Rex Alan Echer, 67, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1953 at Ellsworth Hospital to Joe and Claudine (Brichacek) Echer of Lucas, Kansas.He attended Luray Schools graduating in 1971 and continued on to Hutchinson Community Junior College completing courses and graduating in 1973. In June 1973, Rex began his lifetime career of car sales beginning with Jim Sullivan Chevrolet in Salina and then with Don Hattan Chevrolet in Wichita. In 1984 he started The Car Shoppe which he and his wife continue to own today.On December 29th, 1973 he married Deanna Parsons and they made their home in Salina. Rex loved cars and trucks of any age and it shows in the two that he cherished; his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1946 Dodge pickup. He served his community through participating on many boards including the Salina Credit Bureau, Kansas Independent Automobile Association, Pheasants Forever and the list goes on.Rex was a Sporting Clays enthusiast and traveled to compete in shotgun sports in Kansas and several other states. He was a Master Class Shooter and also a Level III Instructor for Shotgun Sports. He loved teaching the sport as much as competing with his friends. He leaves his wife, Dee of the home; a daughter, Brooke (Mitchel) Lacy of Assaria; and a son, Scott Echer of Assaria; grandchildren, Jackson Echer, and Paige and Taelyn Lacy; his brother, Steve Echer (Renie Green), Salina and sister, Kristy (Kent) Brown of Wichita; aunts, Lois Brichacek of Great Bend, and Evelyn Brichacek of Salina, and Robert and Jody Hart of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Gayle Echer Cline and great niece, Taylor Patterson, both of Woodstock, Georgia.Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in the Lucas Cemetery, Lucas, Ks. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at Gypsum Valley Sporting Clays, 7702 S. Niles Rd, Gypsum, Ks. Friends may call at Ryan Mortuary on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 4 until 8 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. that evening.Memorials are suggested to a fund to support families in need of medical related assistance for cancer sufferers, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Rex Alan Echer

Sherry Ellen Hill was born on December 20, 1931 in Belleville, Kansas, the daughter of Richard L. and Winnie K. (Carpenter) Jones.&nbsp; Sherry attended Belleville schools, graduating from Belleville High School in 1949.&nbsp; She passed from her earthly life on November 16, 2020 in Belleville, Kansas at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 27 days.

Sherry met the love of her life, Jack E. Hill at Belleville High School, and the two were united in marriage on September 4, 1949.&nbsp; Their one-year anniversary gift was the birth of their son, Paul R. Hill.&nbsp; Three years later the birth of their daughter, Jacalyn D., completed the family.

During her lifetime Sherry was the master caregiver.&nbsp; Whether it was for family, friends or acquaintances, she provided for those in need. She lived each day joyously in the grace of her Lord Christ Jesus.&nbsp; She was actively involved in the First Baptist Church of Belleville, and the American Baptist Women.&nbsp;

Her family and her home were her pride and joy.&nbsp; She delighted in decorating her home for each and every occasion, and made each holiday special.&nbsp; Each Holiday table for every gathering was uniquely decorated for the season, and each plate, cup and saucer placed lovingly with a place marker for each attendee.&nbsp; There was always room for extra chairs for guests without a place to go for the holiday.&nbsp; Many laughs and memories were shared around her holiday tables, as guests tried to figure out riddles to find their “Easter Baskets” that were placed anywhere on the property.&nbsp; And the care she took each Christmas to fill a stocking for each child, grandchild and great grandchild, stuffed to the brim with items she had carefully, thoughtfully and lovingly chosen for each one.

Sherry’s other passion was travel.&nbsp; Her nickname was “Shep” as she would jump in with just about anyone to take a “ride”.&nbsp; She and Jack traveled on several cruises after his retirement.&nbsp; She also took several trips with friends, including grand trips to England, France and the Netherlands with friend Ruby Moravek and a great adventure with good friend Eilene McDill to Ireland.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack in 1998, sister Andrea Bouska, brother-in-law Dr. Donald Bouska, brother-in-law James A. Hill, Jr. and sister-in-law Joyce J. Hill.

She will be forever remembered by her son Paul R. and wife Ruth of Belleville; daughter Jackie and husband Kenny Moravek of Scandia; grandchildren Justin and wife Paige Hill of Hollenberg, Kansas; Cassadie Moravek and partner Mark Baker of Los Angeles, California; Heath and wife Sara Moravek of Courtland, Kansas; Patrick and wife Sheila Ferguson of Mount Hope, Kansas; great grandchildren Nathan and wife Amanda Doss of Columbus, Nebraska; Hunter and Garrett Hill of Hollenberg, Kansas; Erica and Ethan Sublett of Courtland, Kansas; Xavier, Gabriel, Michaela, Domonik, Cecelia and Sebastian Ferguson, Mount Hope, Kansas and great great granddaughter Emery Doss, Columbus NE.&nbsp; Sherry is also survived by her extended family of nephews, nieces, cousins, church family, special friends Annette Eaton, Lonnie Chatfield and Marvin (Mac) McDill, and a community of friends.

Friends may sign Sherry’s book on Friday, December 11th, 2020, from 1pm – 5pm, and on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, from 9am – 1pm, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.

Private Graveside Memorial Services will be held at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Norway, Kansas, conducted by Rev. David Walters, Salina and Rev. Bruce Burfield, Salina.

Due to concerns of Covid-19, family and friends are encouraged to express their condolences and leave memories on Sherry’s Tribute Wall, on her obituary page, on the funeral home website.

Memorials are requested to the First Baptist Church of Belleville, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

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

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 </figure>Sherry Ellen Hill was born on December 20, 1931 in Belleville, Kansas, the daughter of Richard L. and Winnie K. (Carpenter) Jones.&nbsp; Sherry attended Belleville schools, graduating from Belleville High School in 1949.&nbsp; She passed from her earthly life on November 16, 2020 in Belleville, Kansas at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 27 days.Sherry met the love of her life, Jack E. Hill at Belleville High School, and the two were united in marriage on September 4, 1949.&nbsp; Their one-year anniversary gift was the birth of their son, Paul R. Hill.&nbsp; Three years later the birth of their daughter, Jacalyn D., completed the family.During her lifetime Sherry was the master caregiver.&nbsp; Whether it was for family, friends or acquaintances, she provided for those in need. She lived each day joyously in the grace of her Lord Christ Jesus.&nbsp; She was actively involved in the First Baptist Church of Belleville, and the American Baptist Women.&nbsp;Her family and her home were her pride and joy.&nbsp; She delighted in decorating her home for each and every occasion, and made each holiday special.&nbsp; Each Holiday table for every gathering was uniquely decorated for the season, and each plate, cup and saucer placed lovingly with a place marker for each attendee.&nbsp; There was always room for extra chairs for guests without a place to go for the holiday.&nbsp; Many laughs and memories were shared around her holiday tables, as guests tried to figure out riddles to find their “Easter Baskets” that were placed anywhere on the property.&nbsp; And the care she took each Christmas to fill a stocking for each child, grandchild and great grandchild, stuffed to the brim with items she had carefully, thoughtfully and lovingly chosen for each one.Sherry’s other passion was travel.&nbsp; Her nickname was “Shep” as she would jump in with just about anyone to take a “ride”.&nbsp; She and Jack traveled on several cruises after his retirement.&nbsp; She also took several trips with friends, including grand trips to England, France and the Netherlands with friend Ruby Moravek and a great adventure with good friend Eilene McDill to Ireland.Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack in 1998, sister Andrea Bouska, brother-in-law Dr. Donald Bouska, brother-in-law James A. Hill, Jr. and sister-in-law Joyce J. Hill.She will be forever remembered by her son Paul R. and wife Ruth of Belleville; daughter Jackie and husband Kenny Moravek of Scandia; grandchildren Justin and wife Paige Hill of Hollenberg, Kansas; Cassadie Moravek and partner Mark Baker of Los Angeles, California; Heath and wife Sara Moravek of Courtland, Kansas; Patrick and wife Sheila Ferguson of Mount Hope, Kansas; great grandchildren Nathan and wife Amanda Doss of Columbus, Nebraska; Hunter and Garrett Hill of Hollenberg, Kansas; Erica and Ethan Sublett of Courtland, Kansas; Xavier, Gabriel, Michaela, Domonik, Cecelia and Sebastian Ferguson, Mount Hope, Kansas and great great granddaughter Emery Doss, Columbus NE.&nbsp; Sherry is also survived by her extended family of nephews, nieces, cousins, church family, special friends Annette Eaton, Lonnie Chatfield and Marvin (Mac) McDill, and a community of friends.Friends may sign Sherry’s book on Friday, December 11th, 2020, from 1pm – 5pm, and on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, from 9am – 1pm, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.Private Graveside Memorial Services will be held at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Norway, Kansas, conducted by Rev. David Walters, Salina and Rev. Bruce Burfield, Salina.Due to concerns of Covid-19, family and friends are encouraged to express their condolences and leave memories on Sherry’s Tribute Wall, on her obituary page, on the funeral home website.Memorials are requested to the First Baptist Church of Belleville, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Hill family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Sherry Ellen Hill

&nbsp; Bonnie Rose Koons, 92, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 while in the company of family members, at Bethany Home. Bonnie was born in Goltry, Oklahoma on February 17, 1928, a daughter of Carrie (Johnson) and George William Koons. Bonnie attended Goltry elementary schools and Goltry High School, Goltry, Oklahoma. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church Lindsborg, Kansas where she was a Sunday School teacher. Bonnie was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner she also worked on the farm and as a laundry manager for Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas. Bonnie was a member of Westside Club of Lindsborg, Kansas. Bonnie enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking and baking, taking care of her yard and flowers. She was known for her Swedish Tea Rings and Buns. Bonnie Rose Koons was united in marriage to Dyrl Theon Koons on April 26, 1951 at Goltry, Oklahoma. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, Dyrl II, Delwin, and Darla. Dyrl died on March 6, 2014. She is survived by her children, Dyrl T. Koons II and wife Paula, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Delwin T. Koons and wife Wendy, of Lindsborg, Kansas, and Darla T. Schriner and husband Rick, of Lindsborg, Kansas; her six grandchildren, Brett Koons and wife Angela, Amber Gonzalez and husband Tony, Eryn Koons, Megan Scott and husband James, Ashley Brown and Derrick Schriner; her five great-grandchildren, Cameron Koons, Raef Koons, Charlotte Koons, Lily Brown, and Anthony Gonzalez; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Carrie Koons; her sister, Elsie Harmon; her brothers, Elgin Koons and Leon Koons; and her husband Dyrl Koons I. Graveside service will be held at the Roselawn Park Cemetery, Salina, Kansas on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Phillip Hett officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas in memory of Bonnie and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Bonnie Rose Koons, 92, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 while in the company of family members, at Bethany Home. Bonnie was born in Goltry, Oklahoma on February 17, 1928, a daughter of Carrie (Johnson) and George William Koons. Bonnie attended Goltry elementary schools and Goltry High School, Goltry, Oklahoma. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church Lindsborg, Kansas where she was a Sunday School teacher. Bonnie was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner she also worked on the farm and as a laundry manager for Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas. Bonnie was a member of Westside Club of Lindsborg, Kansas. Bonnie enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking and baking, taking care of her yard and flowers. She was known for her Swedish Tea Rings and Buns. Bonnie Rose Koons was united in marriage to Dyrl Theon Koons on April 26, 1951 at Goltry, Oklahoma. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, Dyrl II, Delwin, and Darla. Dyrl died on March 6, 2014. She is survived by her children, Dyrl T. Koons II and wife Paula, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Delwin T. Koons and wife Wendy, of Lindsborg, Kansas, and Darla T. Schriner and husband Rick, of Lindsborg, Kansas; her six grandchildren, Brett Koons and wife Angela, Amber Gonzalez and husband Tony, Eryn Koons, Megan Scott and husband James, Ashley Brown and Derrick Schriner; her five great-grandchildren, Cameron Koons, Raef Koons, Charlotte Koons, Lily Brown, and Anthony Gonzalez; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Carrie Koons; her sister, Elsie Harmon; her brothers, Elgin Koons and Leon Koons; and her husband Dyrl Koons I. Graveside service will be held at the Roselawn Park Cemetery, Salina, Kansas on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Phillip Hett officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas in memory of Bonnie and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bonnie Rose Koons

&nbsp; Robert Warren “Bob” Martin, 89, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at his home in McPherson. Bob was born August 10, 1931, in Lyons, KS, the son of Ralph W. and Mildred I. (Allen) Martin. On December 3, 1950, Bob was united in marriage to Charlene R. King. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before her passing on May 19, 2004. Bob graduated from McPherson High School in 1949. He was then employed by NCRA Refinery in McPherson before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1952. He served his country for four years during the Korean War. Bob later attended Kansas State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed as a mechanical engineer at Eastman-Kodak in Kingsport, TN, until his retirement in 1987. In 1988, Robert and Charlene returned to McPherson. Bob attended First Congregational United Church of Christ and was a member of V.F.W. Post #2715 and American Legion Post #24. He was also an active volunteer at the McPherson County Food Bank. Survivors include: a son, Michael Martin and wife, Margaret, of Lyons, KS; grandchildren, Michael Martin of Lyons, KS, Samantha Deck and husband, Michael, of Albuquerque, NM and Daniel Thouin and wife, Lacy, of Kingsport, TN; a great-grandchild, Garrett Deck; special friend, Connie Hallgarth of McPherson, KS; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother, Keith E. Martin. A graveside service will be held at a later date in McPherson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to McPherson County Food Bank in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Robert Warren “Bob” Martin, 89, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at his home in McPherson. Bob was born August 10, 1931, in Lyons, KS, the son of Ralph W. and Mildred I. (Allen) Martin. On December 3, 1950, Bob was united in marriage to Charlene R. King. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before her passing on May 19, 2004. Bob graduated from McPherson High School in 1949. He was then employed by NCRA Refinery in McPherson before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1952. He served his country for four years during the Korean War. Bob later attended Kansas State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed as a mechanical engineer at Eastman-Kodak in Kingsport, TN, until his retirement in 1987. In 1988, Robert and Charlene returned to McPherson. Bob attended First Congregational United Church of Christ and was a member of V.F.W. Post #2715 and American Legion Post #24. He was also an active volunteer at the McPherson County Food Bank. Survivors include: a son, Michael Martin and wife, Margaret, of Lyons, KS; grandchildren, Michael Martin of Lyons, KS, Samantha Deck and husband, Michael, of Albuquerque, NM and Daniel Thouin and wife, Lacy, of Kingsport, TN; a great-grandchild, Garrett Deck; special friend, Connie Hallgarth of McPherson, KS; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother, Keith E. Martin. A graveside service will be held at a later date in McPherson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to McPherson County Food Bank in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Warren “Bob” Martin

Dorothy A. Jones, 95, passed away November 24, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born July 20, 1925 in Cawker City, KS to Orville and Mildred (Williams) Coe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy married Merlyn L. Jones in Bellville, KS on January 9, 1946. They lived and raised their family in Ellsworth where Dorothy worked many years as a secretary for Van Gundy and Associates, a civil engineering firm. She was also a member of the Ellsworth VFW Auxiliary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Pamela Biggs of Ellsworth, Cindi Smith of Wilson, and Kathy Burton of Geneseo; grandchildren, Cody Smith (Becky), Cassidy Smith (Taylor), Clancy Smith (Caitlin), Brittany Forseth (Nick), Crystal Duchesneau (Dakota), and Chase Burton; great grandchildren, Arabella, Lakyn, Avery, Wyatt, Bryer, Conway, Cosner, Calhoun, Bailey, Bryden, Colter, KarsonDean, Remmington, and Beau; and former son-in-law, Dennis Burton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merlyn; sons, Jon Paul and Richard; granddaughter, Jeania Bounds; sister, Verda Poppen; and sons-in-law, Jim Smith and Russell Biggs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;No services will take place. Dorothy will be interred next to her husband, Merlyn in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth VFW Auxiliary, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure>Dorothy A. Jones, 95, passed away November 24, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born July 20, 1925 in Cawker City, KS to Orville and Mildred (Williams) Coe.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy married Merlyn L. Jones in Bellville, KS on January 9, 1946. They lived and raised their family in Ellsworth where Dorothy worked many years as a secretary for Van Gundy and Associates, a civil engineering firm. She was also a member of the Ellsworth VFW Auxiliary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Pamela Biggs of Ellsworth, Cindi Smith of Wilson, and Kathy Burton of Geneseo; grandchildren, Cody Smith (Becky), Cassidy Smith (Taylor), Clancy Smith (Caitlin), Brittany Forseth (Nick), Crystal Duchesneau (Dakota), and Chase Burton; great grandchildren, Arabella, Lakyn, Avery, Wyatt, Bryer, Conway, Cosner, Calhoun, Bailey, Bryden, Colter, KarsonDean, Remmington, and Beau; and former son-in-law, Dennis Burton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merlyn; sons, Jon Paul and Richard; granddaughter, Jeania Bounds; sister, Verda Poppen; and sons-in-law, Jim Smith and Russell Biggs.&nbsp;&nbsp;No services will take place. Dorothy will be interred next to her husband, Merlyn in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth VFW Auxiliary, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Dorothy A. (Coe) Jones

Gail Patrice Habluetzel, was born August 7, 1952 in Glen Cove, New York. She died November 23, 2020 in Newton, Kansas. Gail met and married her husband Danny Habluetzel in Clay Center, Kansas. They later moved to Haysville, Kansas. Gail worked as a Surgical Nurse at Wesley Medical Center for more than 20 years. She loved watching New York Giants football as well as the Kansas State Wildcats. She was an avid reader and loved cross stitch. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; Joseph Kubick, Ruth Whittaker and Stepmother, Dorothy Pratch. She is survived by her son, Brian Habluetzel and wife, Krista and grandchildren, Nola and Thomas.

Graveside&nbsp;Services:&nbsp;Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS. The service will stream live at https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live

Visitation:&nbsp;Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Memorials:&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Sedgwick County Zoo c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Gail Patrice Habluetzel, was born August 7, 1952 in Glen Cove, New York. She died November 23, 2020 in Newton, Kansas. Gail met and married her husband Danny Habluetzel in Clay Center, Kansas. They later moved to Haysville, Kansas. Gail worked as a Surgical Nurse at Wesley Medical Center for more than 20 years. She loved watching New York Giants football as well as the Kansas State Wildcats. She was an avid reader and loved cross stitch. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; Joseph Kubick, Ruth Whittaker and Stepmother, Dorothy Pratch. She is survived by her son, Brian Habluetzel and wife, Krista and grandchildren, Nola and Thomas.Graveside&nbsp;Services:&nbsp;Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS. The service will stream live at https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/liveVisitation:&nbsp;Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMemorials:&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Sedgwick County Zoo c/o the funeral home

Gail Patrice Habluetzel

Wolter liked to tell people he was a 1927 Model.  He joined his parents, Edythe Wolter Floyd and Whitfield Floyd, in this life, on a farm southwest of Herington on July 2. 

 In 1936 the family moved to farm southeast of Herington where Wolter spent the rest of his life.  Throughout his youth and into his adulthood he worked with his parents on the farm and in the dairy. 

Wolter joined the Army in 1946 after his graduation from Herington High School.  He served in the Occupational Forces in Japan.  While away from home, his mother suggested to my mom’s mother, Helen Herpich, that maybe Doris would like to correspond with Wolter to help ease his loneliness.  We all know how that ended! 

When he finished his service in the Army, Wolter attended and graduated from Kansas State University, while courting Doris. All his life he was a proud Wildcat and loved following the Wildcat teams.  You couldn’t call Wolter a fair-weather fan!  When the Wildcat football team was having its worst seasons, he’d load the family in the car to go watch a Saturday afternoon football game in KSU stadium.  During basketball season, after leaving the milking barn in the evening, he’d often take the family, along with Truman Lockard, to Ahearn Field House to watch basketball.  Of course, Wolter was as thrilled as any Wildcat when the football team finally got the hang of winning.  He and my mom went to many tail gates and games with Lee and Diana, their grandchildren, and the rest of the Wildcat Nation. 

 Wolter joined his father, Whit, in the dairy and farm operations after he graduated from K-State in the early 1950’s.  With his dad, he took great pride in managing their herd of registered Holsteins. 

 He joined Doris in marriage, built a new house for her on the farm, and together they raised three children, Gary, Susan and Lee. Wolter was always involved in his family’s activities. 

 He and Doris were faithful members of the First Christian Church all their lives.  Wolter served as a deacon and elder for his congregation.  He was a faithful member of the Christian Church for over 90 years. 

 They were supporters of 4-H.  Wolter served as a Community Leader for the Lyon Prospectors 4-H Club while his children were members. 

 He was the President of the Tri-County Fair Board for several years and served as the Dairy Superintendent at the Tri-County and Central Kansas Free Fairs.  When his kids were showing their Holstein cows, he and Doris were at the show ring.  As a dairyman, for many years he served as a board member of the Mid-America Dairy Producers. 

He supported his community as an active member of the Red Cap Club, Kiwanis, and Lions. 

 Wolter and Doris loved to join the other members of the Herington Squares to square dance.  They also belonged to bridge clubs and pitch clubs through the years.  

When Wolter decided to sell his dairy herd in the late 1980’s, he and Doris became “snowbirds” and spent their winters in Brownsville, TX.  Their friends from Herington, John and Perla McGrew, were often their partners in crime as they square danced, played bridge and traveled.  They made many new friends too during those winters in Texas and had lots of adventures until Doris insisted every spring they come home for Easter with their family. 

 Wolter and Doris spent many hours as babysitters through the years with their grandchildren.  Often the kids stayed the night, or a few days, depending on the plans of their parents.  As grandparents the door was always open, and Wolter and Doris took great joy in sharing their grandkids lives. Grandpa was always ready to have a bowl of ice cream with Hershey’s Syrup. It was great fun for them all to play games together.  When the grandkids were playing sports or showing cows at the fair, they were always there cheering them on. The grandkids all treasure the times with their Grandpa and Grandma. 

 In his final years, Wolter lived at the Legacy of Herington.  He was always eager to get in the Bingo, or Pitch or Mexican Train Dominos games. 

  When Wolter attended the church services at Legacy, often when the others stopped singing after the first verse, Wolter continued on with the next verse.  He knew his hymns! 

 He touched the lives of the caregivers at Legacy with his gentle ways and his smiles.  

He lived his life well and in doing so, showed his children, grandchildren, and others how to be decent human beings and how to live a life of service, integrity, and joy. 

 While his passing saddens all our hearts and leaves an empty place in our lives, we rejoice that he now dwells in Heaven with his Savior, and God, and his loved ones who have gone on before.  We know when he arrived, he was welcomed as a good and faithful servant. 

Wolter was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Herpich Floyd, his infant son, Robert Craig Floyd and his parents, Whitfield and Edythe Floyd.

He is survived by his children: Gary Floyd (Cindy), Susan Lehr, and Lee Floyd (Diana); his grandchildren: G.P. Floyd (Amber), Danny Floyd, Shannon Lehr, Jessica Lehr, LeAnn White (Jeff), Curtis Floyd (Kristen), and Ryan Floyd; his great-grandchildren: Amanda Patterson (Michael), Montana Floyd, Brandley, Wesley, and Mathew Floyd, Liam Floyd, Maddie and Elle White, Karley, Kali, Keely, and Kennedy Floyd, and Armond McGary; his great great-grandchild: Sadie Patterson. 

 His family will gather with friends on Friday from 10-11 a.m. on Friday at the First Christian Church in Herington where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.   He will be laid to rest in Sunset Hills Cemetery.  Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes, Herington is serving the family.  Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Gail at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure><h2>Wolter E. Floyd</h2>July 2, 1927~November 24, 2020(age 93)Wolter liked to tell people he was a 1927 Model. He joined his parents, Edythe Wolter Floyd and Whitfield Floyd, in this life, on a farm southwest of Herington on July 2. In 1936 the family moved to farm southeast of Herington where Wolter spent the rest of his life. Throughout his youth and into his adulthood he worked with his parents on the farm and in the dairy. Wolter joined the Army in 1946 after his graduation from Herington High School. He served in the Occupational Forces in Japan. While away from home, his mother suggested to my mom’s mother, Helen Herpich, that maybe Doris would like to correspond with Wolter to help ease his loneliness. We all know how that ended! When he finished his service in the Army, Wolter attended and graduated from Kansas State University, while courting Doris. All his life he was a proud Wildcat and loved following the Wildcat teams. You couldn’t call Wolter a fair-weather fan! When the Wildcat football team was having its worst seasons, he’d load the family in the car to go watch a Saturday afternoon football game in KSU stadium. During basketball season, after leaving the milking barn in the evening, he’d often take the family, along with Truman Lockard, to Ahearn Field House to watch basketball. Of course, Wolter was as thrilled as any Wildcat when the football team finally got the hang of winning. He and my mom went to many tail gates and games with Lee and Diana, their grandchildren, and the rest of the Wildcat Nation. Wolter joined his father, Whit, in the dairy and farm operations after he graduated from K-State in the early 1950’s. With his dad, he took great pride in managing their herd of registered Holsteins. He joined Doris in marriage, built a new house for her on the farm, and together they raised three children, Gary, Susan and Lee. Wolter was always involved in his family’s activities. He and Doris were faithful members of the First Christian Church all their lives. Wolter served as a deacon and elder for his congregation. He was a faithful member of the Christian Church for over 90 years. They were supporters of 4-H. Wolter served as a Community Leader for the Lyon Prospectors 4-H Club while his children were members. He was the President of the Tri-County Fair Board for several years and served as the Dairy Superintendent at the Tri-County and Central Kansas Free Fairs. When his kids were showing their Holstein cows, he and Doris were at the show ring. As a dairyman, for many years he served as a board member of the Mid-America Dairy Producers. He supported his community as an active member of the Red Cap Club, Kiwanis, and Lions. Wolter and Doris loved to join the other members of the Herington Squares to square dance. They also belonged to bridge clubs and pitch clubs through the years. When Wolter decided to sell his dairy herd in the late 1980’s, he and Doris became “snowbirds” and spent their winters in Brownsville, TX. Their friends from Herington, John and Perla McGrew, were often their partners in crime as they square danced, played bridge and traveled. They made many new friends too during those winters in Texas and had lots of adventures until Doris insisted every spring they come home for Easter with their family. Wolter and Doris spent many hours as babysitters through the years with their grandchildren. Often the kids stayed the night, or a few days, depending on the plans of their parents. As grandparents the door was always open, and Wolter and Doris took great joy in sharing their grandkids lives. Grandpa was always ready to have a bowl of ice cream with Hershey’s Syrup. It was great fun for them all to play games together. When the grandkids were playing sports or showing cows at the fair, they were always there cheering them on. The grandkids all treasure the times with their Grandpa and Grandma. In his final years, Wolter lived at the Legacy of Herington. He was always eager to get in the Bingo, or Pitch or Mexican Train Dominos games. When Wolter attended the church services at Legacy, often when the others stopped singing after the first verse, Wolter continued on with the next verse. He knew his hymns! He touched the lives of the caregivers at Legacy with his gentle ways and his smiles. He lived his life well and in doing so, showed his children, grandchildren, and others how to be decent human beings and how to live a life of service, integrity, and joy. While his passing saddens all our hearts and leaves an empty place in our lives, we rejoice that he now dwells in Heaven with his Savior, and God, and his loved ones who have gone on before. We know when he arrived, he was welcomed as a good and faithful servant. Wolter was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Herpich Floyd, his infant son, Robert Craig Floyd and his parents, Whitfield and Edythe Floyd.He is survived by his children: Gary Floyd (Cindy), Susan Lehr, and Lee Floyd (Diana); his grandchildren: G.P. Floyd (Amber), Danny Floyd, Shannon Lehr, Jessica Lehr, LeAnn White (Jeff), Curtis Floyd (Kristen), and Ryan Floyd; his great-grandchildren: Amanda Patterson (Michael), Montana Floyd, Brandley, Wesley, and Mathew Floyd, Liam Floyd, Maddie and Elle White, Karley, Kali, Keely, and Kennedy Floyd, and Armond McGary; his great great-grandchild: Sadie Patterson. His family will gather with friends on Friday from 10-11 a.m. on Friday at the First Christian Church in Herington where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes, Herington is serving the family. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Gail at www.ymzfh.com.

Wolter E. Floyd

October 10, 1931~November 24, 2020(age 89)

Delores Hazel Junod “DeDe” was born on a farm “Woodpecker Ranch” near Onaga, Kansas on October 10, 1931. Delores was the first born in the family, followed by five more siblings, to Henry Paul and Hazel Elizabeth (Franz) Junod. Delores was a lifelong Kansas native.&nbsp; She attended Centralia School, Centralia, Kansas. In 1951 Delores was employed by Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas for 15 years. Here by chance she met William “Gene” Bowser, another Beech employee. Oddly enough, or was it fate, their original upbringing, ages, and background history was very similar – enough so that they were married 63 years ago, on March 16, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas. In 1961 farm acreage near Burns, Kansas became available and they became residents. In 1966 daughter Charissa Ann Bowser was born. Then in 1979 another relative, her nephew, Jeffrey R. Junod became a family member. Delores was then employed as a do everything person. Cooking, facility upkeep, cleaning, and etc. for 23 years for the USD 398 Burns School System. She retired from her position in 1995. She was baptized and often attended the Cornerstone Church in Burns, Kansas. She loved Jesus and deeply believed in the hereafter. In her retirement years she kept busy with the many projects that rural farm family management requires.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Maurice Junod and a sister, Barbara Walker. After these 89+ years of life’s trials and tribulations, Delores passed away peacefully surrounded by her family due to complications from cancer on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. You can only say, “Well done, DeDe.”

Her loving family includes her husband, Gene; a daughter, Charissa Sutton of Douglass, Kansas; nephew, Jeff Junod of Burns, Kansas; two grandchildren, Jonathan Sutton of Douglass, Kansas and Victoria Sutton of Burns, Kansas; two sisters, Margaret Smith of Houston, Texas, Caroline (Robert) Unruh of Bella Vista, Arkansas; a brother, Robert Junod of Wichita, Kansas and many friends and neighbors.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a private family visitation and funeral will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the Pleasant Center Cemetery for family only.

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Cornerstone Church, Burns, Kansas in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Delores at ymzfh.com

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 </figure><h2>Delores Hazel (Junod) Bowser</h2>October 10, 1931~November 24, 2020(age 89)Delores Hazel Junod “DeDe” was born on a farm “Woodpecker Ranch” near Onaga, Kansas on October 10, 1931. Delores was the first born in the family, followed by five more siblings, to Henry Paul and Hazel Elizabeth (Franz) Junod. Delores was a lifelong Kansas native.&nbsp; She attended Centralia School, Centralia, Kansas. In 1951 Delores was employed by Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas for 15 years. Here by chance she met William “Gene” Bowser, another Beech employee. Oddly enough, or was it fate, their original upbringing, ages, and background history was very similar – enough so that they were married 63 years ago, on March 16, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas. In 1961 farm acreage near Burns, Kansas became available and they became residents. In 1966 daughter Charissa Ann Bowser was born. Then in 1979 another relative, her nephew, Jeffrey R. Junod became a family member. Delores was then employed as a do everything person. Cooking, facility upkeep, cleaning, and etc. for 23 years for the USD 398 Burns School System. She retired from her position in 1995. She was baptized and often attended the Cornerstone Church in Burns, Kansas. She loved Jesus and deeply believed in the hereafter. In her retirement years she kept busy with the many projects that rural farm family management requires.She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Maurice Junod and a sister, Barbara Walker. After these 89+ years of life’s trials and tribulations, Delores passed away peacefully surrounded by her family due to complications from cancer on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. You can only say, “Well done, DeDe.”Her loving family includes her husband, Gene; a daughter, Charissa Sutton of Douglass, Kansas; nephew, Jeff Junod of Burns, Kansas; two grandchildren, Jonathan Sutton of Douglass, Kansas and Victoria Sutton of Burns, Kansas; two sisters, Margaret Smith of Houston, Texas, Caroline (Robert) Unruh of Bella Vista, Arkansas; a brother, Robert Junod of Wichita, Kansas and many friends and neighbors.Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a private family visitation and funeral will be held at the Lamb Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the Pleasant Center Cemetery for family only.Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Cornerstone Church, Burns, Kansas in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Delores at ymzfh.com

Delores Hazel (Junod) Bowser

James “Jim” R. Pruitt, 71, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Ellsworth. He was born January 13, 1949 in Salina to James Pruitt, Jr. and Jacqueline (Jackson) Pruitt.

Jim was a longtime resident of rural southern Lincoln Co. He was a truck driver working for 30 years for Quartzite Stone in Lincoln then many years for Martin Oil, delivering fuel to local farmers. Jim married June Choitz at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln on February 27, 1971.

Jim is survived by his wife, June of the home; daughters, Christina Pruitt of Wyoming, MI and Jenny Shoemaker of Newton, KS; grandchildren, Marissa Edwards of Grand Rapids, MI, Wyatt Edwards of Cottonwood Falls, KS, Jerek Shoemaker of Park City, KS, and Kirsten Shoemaker of Newton, KS; sister, Sandy Maholland of Salina, KS; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Simmons; and half-brother, Phillip Louthan.

A private family graveside service will take place. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Ellsworth County Medical Center, or St. John Lutheran Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure>James “Jim” R. Pruitt, 71, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Ellsworth. He was born January 13, 1949 in Salina to James Pruitt, Jr. and Jacqueline (Jackson) Pruitt.Jim was a longtime resident of rural southern Lincoln Co. He was a truck driver working for 30 years for Quartzite Stone in Lincoln then many years for Martin Oil, delivering fuel to local farmers. Jim married June Choitz at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln on February 27, 1971.Jim is survived by his wife, June of the home; daughters, Christina Pruitt of Wyoming, MI and Jenny Shoemaker of Newton, KS; grandchildren, Marissa Edwards of Grand Rapids, MI, Wyatt Edwards of Cottonwood Falls, KS, Jerek Shoemaker of Park City, KS, and Kirsten Shoemaker of Newton, KS; sister, Sandy Maholland of Salina, KS; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Simmons; and half-brother, Phillip Louthan.A private family graveside service will take place. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date.Memorial contributions can be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Ellsworth County Medical Center, or St. John Lutheran Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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