Lois M. Wiechman, 81, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born June 23, 1939 in Barnes, Kan., to Ernest and Alma (Sewell) Finlayson. Lois married her high school sweetheart, Alvin Wiechman, on September 15, 1957 in Barnes.

Lois' greatest joy and passion was raising her family, in addition to the love she gave to her grandchildren and friends. For nearly 30 years Lois and Alvin were the owner/operators of Lois' Snacks. She was active in the TOPS Club and the Lutheran Women Missionary League. Lois enjoyed her flowers, birds and gardening.

She is survived by: her husband of almost 63 years, Alvin; sons, Calvin Wiechman (Phyllis) and Danny Wiechman (Anita); daughters, Kathy Dipman (Jeff) and Ruth Sears (Ken); eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, and sisters, Mary Weber and Ella Massey.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m., both at Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina. Masks will be required. Burial will be Thursday, August 20, at 11 a.m. in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Barnes.

Memorials may be made to Sunflower Adult Day Services or the St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina.

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 </figure>Lois M. Wiechman, 81, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born June 23, 1939 in Barnes, Kan., to Ernest and Alma (Sewell) Finlayson. Lois married her high school sweetheart, Alvin Wiechman, on September 15, 1957 in Barnes.Lois' greatest joy and passion was raising her family, in addition to the love she gave to her grandchildren and friends. For nearly 30 years Lois and Alvin were the owner/operators of Lois' Snacks. She was active in the TOPS Club and the Lutheran Women Missionary League. Lois enjoyed her flowers, birds and gardening.She is survived by: her husband of almost 63 years, Alvin; sons, Calvin Wiechman (Phyllis) and Danny Wiechman (Anita); daughters, Kathy Dipman (Jeff) and Ruth Sears (Ken); eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents, and sisters, Mary Weber and Ella Massey.Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m., both at Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina. Masks will be required. Burial will be Thursday, August 20, at 11 a.m. in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Barnes.Memorials may be made to Sunflower Adult Day Services or the St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina.

Lois M. Wiechman

&nbsp; Dr. Merle K. Schroeder, 80, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 10, 2020, surrounded by family. Merle, fondly known as “Doc”, practiced Optometry in McPherson for 50 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, McPherson. Merle was born in Wichita on September 9, 1939, to Ruby and Otto Schroeder of Hillsboro, KS. He attended Bethel College in Newton followed by Tabor College in Hillsboro, where he met his wife of 29 years, Darlene Suderman. They married in 1960 before heading to Texas where Merle graduated from the University of Houston. Merle opened his first Optometric practice in McPherson in 1963, and later added offices in Buhler and Wichita. In his early years, he was a member of the McPherson Kiwanis Club and served on various committees for the Kansas Optometric Association. He was also involved with VOSH International (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity), a now global mission organization which was founded in Hillsboro, KS by Dr. Franklin Harms. One of the highlights for Merle came in 1977, when he served as the Project Director for a VOSH mission trip to Nicaragua. A team of optometrists and Mennonite missionaries traveled to a small interior village called Nueva Guinea, roughly 200 miles from Managua. Merle and his fellow optometrists set up a temporary clinic where they provided eye exams and glasses (donated through the Lions Club) for the locals while the missionaries served as interpreters. He described countless stories of people’s excitement when they received a pair of glasses and could finally see clearly. He also shared heart breaking situations when people came with more serious eye problems that they weren’t equipped to treat. Merle said he felt the Lord called him to go on that trip which left an indelible impression on him. Merle retired in 2013, after receiving his 50 year Service Pin from the Kansas Optometric Association. Merle is survived by Darlene Schroeder, McPherson &amp; Fresno, CA, his three children Jeff Schroeder (Debbie), Tulsa, OK, Tamara Schroeder, Pasadena, CA and Scott Schroeder (Elizabeth), Gallatin, TN, 4 grandchildren; Ryan Schroeder, Colorado Springs, CO, Dillon Schroeder, Cockeysville, MD, Haley Schroeder and Landon Schroeder, Gallatin, TN, sister-in-law; Clarice Schroeder of Hillsboro, KS, nieces; Margo Stratton (Ken Lang), Overland Park, KS and Jennie Houck (Ron), Terrebonne, OR and nephews; Dennis Grote (Carrie), Tulsa, OK, Gary Schroeder, Fort Collins, CO, Rick Schroeder (Yona) Shawnee, KS, Randy Schroeder (Kim), Auburn, WA and Ryan Schroeder (Marcia), Kansas City, MO. Merle was preceded in death by his parents; Ruby and Otto Schroeder, brothers; Alfred Schroeder and Dean Schroeder, both of Hillsboro, KS, brother and sister-in-law; Victor and Jane Schroeder, Redmond, OR, sister and brother-in-law; Alva and Hilbert Grote, Bossier City, LA and niece Karen Grote, Shreveport, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, August 21, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A Celebration Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the First Baptist Church, McPherson. Graveside Service will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Hillsboro. Memorial donations may be given to the First Baptist Church, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Dr. Merle K. Schroeder, 80, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 10, 2020, surrounded by family. Merle, fondly known as “Doc”, practiced Optometry in McPherson for 50 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, McPherson. Merle was born in Wichita on September 9, 1939, to Ruby and Otto Schroeder of Hillsboro, KS. He attended Bethel College in Newton followed by Tabor College in Hillsboro, where he met his wife of 29 years, Darlene Suderman. They married in 1960 before heading to Texas where Merle graduated from the University of Houston. Merle opened his first Optometric practice in McPherson in 1963, and later added offices in Buhler and Wichita. In his early years, he was a member of the McPherson Kiwanis Club and served on various committees for the Kansas Optometric Association. He was also involved with VOSH International (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity), a now global mission organization which was founded in Hillsboro, KS by Dr. Franklin Harms. One of the highlights for Merle came in 1977, when he served as the Project Director for a VOSH mission trip to Nicaragua. A team of optometrists and Mennonite missionaries traveled to a small interior village called Nueva Guinea, roughly 200 miles from Managua. Merle and his fellow optometrists set up a temporary clinic where they provided eye exams and glasses (donated through the Lions Club) for the locals while the missionaries served as interpreters. He described countless stories of people’s excitement when they received a pair of glasses and could finally see clearly. He also shared heart breaking situations when people came with more serious eye problems that they weren’t equipped to treat. Merle said he felt the Lord called him to go on that trip which left an indelible impression on him. Merle retired in 2013, after receiving his 50 year Service Pin from the Kansas Optometric Association. Merle is survived by Darlene Schroeder, McPherson &amp; Fresno, CA, his three children Jeff Schroeder (Debbie), Tulsa, OK, Tamara Schroeder, Pasadena, CA and Scott Schroeder (Elizabeth), Gallatin, TN, 4 grandchildren; Ryan Schroeder, Colorado Springs, CO, Dillon Schroeder, Cockeysville, MD, Haley Schroeder and Landon Schroeder, Gallatin, TN, sister-in-law; Clarice Schroeder of Hillsboro, KS, nieces; Margo Stratton (Ken Lang), Overland Park, KS and Jennie Houck (Ron), Terrebonne, OR and nephews; Dennis Grote (Carrie), Tulsa, OK, Gary Schroeder, Fort Collins, CO, Rick Schroeder (Yona) Shawnee, KS, Randy Schroeder (Kim), Auburn, WA and Ryan Schroeder (Marcia), Kansas City, MO. Merle was preceded in death by his parents; Ruby and Otto Schroeder, brothers; Alfred Schroeder and Dean Schroeder, both of Hillsboro, KS, brother and sister-in-law; Victor and Jane Schroeder, Redmond, OR, sister and brother-in-law; Alva and Hilbert Grote, Bossier City, LA and niece Karen Grote, Shreveport, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, August 21, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A Celebration Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the First Baptist Church, McPherson. Graveside Service will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Hillsboro. Memorial donations may be given to the First Baptist Church, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Merle K. Schroeder

John Levi Cory III was born April 07, 1963 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to John II and Donna (Swogger) Cory.&nbsp; He died August 12, 2020 at his home in Wakefield, Kansas.&nbsp; John graduated in 1981 from Mohawk High School in Pennsylvania. He married Cindy Bradley on June 12, 1982.&nbsp; John joined the United States Army in 1982 and proudly served 24 years.&nbsp; John received numerous Army commendations throughout his military career. He retired as a First Sergeant in 2006 and continued working at Fort Riley, KS for the last 14 years. John loved to play golf and spend time with his family. He was a member of the VFW.&nbsp; John is preceded in death by his father.

Son: John and wife Amanda Cory of Fresno, CA

Daughter: Brandi and husband Charles Ruffo of Greenville, SC

Sisters: Diane (Anthony) Micco of Little Rock, AR

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Janice Cory of Sarasota, FL

Grandchildren: Jolena and Jayten Cory; Julia and Dominic Ruffo

Services:&nbsp;Private Family Services will take place

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 </figure>John Levi Cory III was born April 07, 1963 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to John II and Donna (Swogger) Cory.&nbsp; He died August 12, 2020 at his home in Wakefield, Kansas.&nbsp; John graduated in 1981 from Mohawk High School in Pennsylvania. He married Cindy Bradley on June 12, 1982.&nbsp; John joined the United States Army in 1982 and proudly served 24 years.&nbsp; John received numerous Army commendations throughout his military career. He retired as a First Sergeant in 2006 and continued working at Fort Riley, KS for the last 14 years. John loved to play golf and spend time with his family. He was a member of the VFW.&nbsp; John is preceded in death by his father.Survivors:Mother: Donna Cory of New Castle, PAWife: Cindy Cory of Wakefield, KSSon: John and wife Amanda Cory of Fresno, CADaughter: Brandi and husband Charles Ruffo of Greenville, SCSisters: Diane (Anthony) Micco of Little Rock, AR&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Janice Cory of Sarasota, FLGrandchildren: Jolena and Jayten Cory; Julia and Dominic RuffoServices:&nbsp;Private Family Services will take place

John Levi Cory III

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Tuesday, August 18 at the Beloit Municipal Building. 

Visitation will be from 1-7 PM with family present from 5-7 PM Monday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Education Fund, which would be reserved for her children. 

The use of masks &amp; the practice of social distancing is highly encouraged at both the service &amp; visitation.

Delycia K McBlairJuly 17, 1979 - August 13, 2020Funeral services will be at 10 AM Tuesday, August 18 at the Beloit Municipal Building. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM with family present from 5-7 PM Monday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Education Fund, which would be reserved for her children. The use of masks &amp; the practice of social distancing is highly encouraged at both the service &amp; visitation.

Delycia K McBlair

Clifford R. Bollier, 90, Minneapolis, died Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home.&nbsp; He was born April 11, 1930 in Vesper to Clifford O. and Rosella (Redman) Bollier.

Upon graduating from high school, Clifford served in the United States Navy.&nbsp; On June 9, 1953, he and Joann M. Ewart were united in marriage.&nbsp; They owned and operated Bollier Motors for several years but he was best known as a lifelong farmer.&nbsp; He also served as mayor and a city council member in Minneapolis.&nbsp; Clifford’s family will forever be grateful for the loving care he gave to Joann for many years before her passing on February 8, 2018.

Besides Joann, Clifford was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ella Marie Lamont, Juanita Sullivan, and Gertrude Lambert.

Survivors are his children, Rick and Ron Bollier, and Rita (Charlie) Carpenter; brothers, Merle and Gale; sisters, Shirley Tischer and Sharolyn Knapp; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Due to COVID-19, private services will be held.&nbsp; Memorial services will be announced at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation without the family present will be from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 18 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock City or Love INC and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Clifford R. Bollier, 90, Minneapolis, died Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home.&nbsp; He was born April 11, 1930 in Vesper to Clifford O. and Rosella (Redman) Bollier.Upon graduating from high school, Clifford served in the United States Navy.&nbsp; On June 9, 1953, he and Joann M. Ewart were united in marriage.&nbsp; They owned and operated Bollier Motors for several years but he was best known as a lifelong farmer.&nbsp; He also served as mayor and a city council member in Minneapolis.&nbsp; Clifford’s family will forever be grateful for the loving care he gave to Joann for many years before her passing on February 8, 2018.Besides Joann, Clifford was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Ella Marie Lamont, Juanita Sullivan, and Gertrude Lambert.Survivors are his children, Rick and Ron Bollier, and Rita (Charlie) Carpenter; brothers, Merle and Gale; sisters, Shirley Tischer and Sharolyn Knapp; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.Due to COVID-19, private services will be held.&nbsp; Memorial services will be announced at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation without the family present will be from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 18 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock City or Love INC and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Clifford R. Bollier

Georgana (Babcock) Lundberg passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020 at home in Lindsborg, Ks after a brief cancer illness. She was born on Dec. 3, 1934 at McPherson County Hospital to George F. and Ruth I. (Stockham) Babcock. She was a lifelong resident of the Lindsborg area and graduated from Lindsborg High School in May, 1952. On June 1, 1952, she married Lloyd R. Lundberg. They spent their 57 years together on the farm where Lloyd grew up south of Lindsborg. Lloyd passed away February 20, 2009. In 2011 Georgana moved to a triplex unit of Bethany Home, which she called her dream home. For the first time in her life she had central heat and air, a guest bedroom and bath, and a basement. She especially loved her neighbors, Dirk and Naomi Durant, and called them “her kids.”

Georgana began working at age 16 as a waitress at the Royal Cafe then at the Chuck Wagon restaurant. In 1962, her former high school principal, Gene Larson, asked her to come to work as a bookkeeper at the Farmers State Bank. She soon moved to teller, and retired as secretary to the president in 1999 after 37 years of service. She loved hosting dinners, going to her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sports and music programs, and going out to eat. She and Lloyd traveled much of the United States on bus trips. She also loved going on trips with her beloved sisters. 

Georgana is survived by daughters Debra (Jay) Myers, Lindsborg, and Linda Lundberg (Karen Lyons), Wells; grandchildren Ryan Anderson, Lindsborg, and Marshall (Lindsay) Anderson, Newton, and Carly (Kyle) Hazelwood, Park City, and Curtis (Megan) Myers, Olathe; great-grandchildren Brett and Mattias Anderson, Lindsborg, Kaden, Kaiya, and Kaleb Anderson, Newton; sisters Marilyn Opat and Judy (Jere) Ellis both of Lindsborg, sister-in-law Betty Babcock, Chapman, sister-in law Norma (Roger) Verdon, and brother-in-law Wendell Lundberg, both of Lindsborg; and many extended family members and friends. 

Waiting to embrace her on the other side of life are her husband, Lloyd; her parents, sister Virginia McMurray and her husband Sam; sister Phyllis Barton; brother Dale Babcock; brother-in-law Eddie Opat; and grandson Brett Christopher Anderson.

Friends are invited for a viewing and signing the guest book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg. All guests are requested to wear masks and social distance. 

Graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery Tuesday, August 18, at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Marshall Anderson presiding. Social distancing and face masks are required. 

Memorials may be made in Georgana’s name to Bethany Lutheran Church, Kindred Hospice, or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, in care of the funeral home.

Georgana (Babcock) Lundberg passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020 at home in Lindsborg, Ks after a brief cancer illness. She was born on Dec. 3, 1934 at McPherson County Hospital to George F. and Ruth I. (Stockham) Babcock. She was a lifelong resident of the Lindsborg area and graduated from Lindsborg High School in May, 1952. On June 1, 1952, she married Lloyd R. Lundberg. They spent their 57 years together on the farm where Lloyd grew up south of Lindsborg. Lloyd passed away February 20, 2009. In 2011 Georgana moved to a triplex unit of Bethany Home, which she called her dream home. For the first time in her life she had central heat and air, a guest bedroom and bath, and a basement. She especially loved her neighbors, Dirk and Naomi Durant, and called them “her kids.”Georgana began working at age 16 as a waitress at the Royal Cafe then at the Chuck Wagon restaurant. In 1962, her former high school principal, Gene Larson, asked her to come to work as a bookkeeper at the Farmers State Bank. She soon moved to teller, and retired as secretary to the president in 1999 after 37 years of service. She loved hosting dinners, going to her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sports and music programs, and going out to eat. She and Lloyd traveled much of the United States on bus trips. She also loved going on trips with her beloved sisters. Georgana is survived by daughters Debra (Jay) Myers, Lindsborg, and Linda Lundberg (Karen Lyons), Wells; grandchildren Ryan Anderson, Lindsborg, and Marshall (Lindsay) Anderson, Newton, and Carly (Kyle) Hazelwood, Park City, and Curtis (Megan) Myers, Olathe; great-grandchildren Brett and Mattias Anderson, Lindsborg, Kaden, Kaiya, and Kaleb Anderson, Newton; sisters Marilyn Opat and Judy (Jere) Ellis both of Lindsborg, sister-in-law Betty Babcock, Chapman, sister-in law Norma (Roger) Verdon, and brother-in-law Wendell Lundberg, both of Lindsborg; and many extended family members and friends. Waiting to embrace her on the other side of life are her husband, Lloyd; her parents, sister Virginia McMurray and her husband Sam; sister Phyllis Barton; brother Dale Babcock; brother-in-law Eddie Opat; and grandson Brett Christopher Anderson.Friends are invited for a viewing and signing the guest book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg. All guests are requested to wear masks and social distance. Graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery Tuesday, August 18, at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Marshall Anderson presiding. Social distancing and face masks are required. Memorials may be made in Georgana’s name to Bethany Lutheran Church, Kindred Hospice, or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, in care of the funeral home.

Georgana (Babcock) Lundberg

&nbsp; Phyllis J. Cooper, 97, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, August 13th, 2020 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Phyllis was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 2, 1923, a daughter of Rhoda Maco (Seward) and Carl William Hagel. Phyllis attended the Wichita area schools and graduated from North High School, Wichita, Kansas. She then attended and graduated from Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas with her Masters Degree. She also attended Indiana State University, Lafayette, Indiana. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Hutchinson, Kansas. Phyllis taught for two years at Marion High School, Marion, Kansas, for two years at Raton High School, Raton, New Mexico. She also taught classes at Ball State University, Munsey, Indiana and at Indiana State University in Lafayette, Indiana. She was the Executive Director for Girl Scout Councils in Indiana and later Colorado where she received with special permission the Thanks Badge, the highest award in Girl Scouts. She was a Special Loaned Executive to the National Organization and was one of twenty called to be a National Special Trainer for the 1960 Girl Scout Change. She is survived by her second cousin Philip Bradbury, of Saint George, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents. Private family graveside service will be at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, KS. Family request donations to the Phyllis Cooper memorial fund and can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460 in memory of Phyllis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Phyllis J. Cooper, 97, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, August 13th, 2020 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Phyllis was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 2, 1923, a daughter of Rhoda Maco (Seward) and Carl William Hagel. Phyllis attended the Wichita area schools and graduated from North High School, Wichita, Kansas. She then attended and graduated from Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas with her Masters Degree. She also attended Indiana State University, Lafayette, Indiana. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Hutchinson, Kansas. Phyllis taught for two years at Marion High School, Marion, Kansas, for two years at Raton High School, Raton, New Mexico. She also taught classes at Ball State University, Munsey, Indiana and at Indiana State University in Lafayette, Indiana. She was the Executive Director for Girl Scout Councils in Indiana and later Colorado where she received with special permission the Thanks Badge, the highest award in Girl Scouts. She was a Special Loaned Executive to the National Organization and was one of twenty called to be a National Special Trainer for the 1960 Girl Scout Change. She is survived by her second cousin Philip Bradbury, of Saint George, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents. Private family graveside service will be at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, KS. Family request donations to the Phyllis Cooper memorial fund and can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460 in memory of Phyllis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phyllis J. Cooper

Patricia Lapham, a life-long resident of Kansas died peacefully on August 12, 2020 at the Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita.

Patricia is survived by her son, Stephen Brockelman of Baltimore, Maryland and daughter, Sandra Adams of Winter Garden, Florida, grandson, John Adams, and three great-daughters, Adalynne, Kalista, and Olivia. &nbsp;She is predeceased by husbands, Frank Brockelman, Jr., Donald Rees, LeRoy Lapham, and stepchildren, Don Rees, Jr. and Dianne (née Rees) Loddy.

Patricia was born in Morris County, Kansas on April 5, 1929 to Freda (née Lowe) and John George Riely. She attended Lull Meadows “Little Red School House,” and graduated from Council Grove High School. She was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed traveling. Patricia also was an avid reader.

A lifetime member of First Congregational Church UCC, she was involved in many church activities and will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.

Due to coronavirus concerns a memorial service will be scheduled for a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First Congregational Church, 400 W. Main, Council Grove, Kansas 66846.

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 </figure><h2>Patricia Lapham</h2>April 5, 1929~August 12, 2020(age 91)Patricia Lapham, a life-long resident of Kansas died peacefully on August 12, 2020 at the Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita.Patricia is survived by her son, Stephen Brockelman of Baltimore, Maryland and daughter, Sandra Adams of Winter Garden, Florida, grandson, John Adams, and three great-daughters, Adalynne, Kalista, and Olivia. &nbsp;She is predeceased by husbands, Frank Brockelman, Jr., Donald Rees, LeRoy Lapham, and stepchildren, Don Rees, Jr. and Dianne (née Rees) Loddy.Patricia was born in Morris County, Kansas on April 5, 1929 to Freda (née Lowe) and John George Riely. She attended Lull Meadows “Little Red School House,” and graduated from Council Grove High School. She was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed traveling. Patricia also was an avid reader.A lifetime member of First Congregational Church UCC, she was involved in many church activities and will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.Due to coronavirus concerns a memorial service will be scheduled for a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First Congregational Church, 400 W. Main, Council Grove, Kansas 66846.

Patricia Lapham

John’s life began November 3, 1957, the son of Eldred and Flora (Hoerner) Zeiner and step father Richard Martin. He went to school in Lost Springs, KS.

John was the owner of L &amp; J Tire in Herington, KS since 2007. Previously he worked at the rock quarry where he met his wife Linda Jane. They were married on September 18, 2004 in a beautiful outdoor wedding at Herington Lake. John loved to hunt, fish and restore old vehicles. But his true passion was helping others. He was involved in the U.S. Honor Flight and the Herington Hearts Core Community.

His loving family includes his wife, Linda Jane of Lost Springs, KS; 3 children, Colleen (Chris) Garr of Cottonwood Falls, KS; Derek (Tonya) Summers of Herington, KS; Jeff Summers of Lost Springs KS; 5 Grandchildren, Linda, Christopher, Christina and Johnathon Garr and Austin Summers; 2 Great-Grandchildren, Remington and Donald Bennett; sisters, Linda (Tim) Douglas of Abilene, KS; Flora (Dale) English of Paducah, KY; Vera Davis of Junction City, KS; Betty Wheeler of Herington, KS; &nbsp;brothers, David (Mary) Zeiner of Herington KS; and Tommy Zeiner.

John passed away on August 12, 2020 at the age of 62 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents Eldred and Flora Zeiner, step-father Richard Martin and one brother Butchy.

At John’s request, no services will be held.

The family is requesting memorial contributions to Kansas Honor Flight and Herington Hearts Core Community in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449. Please go online and sign his guestbook and leave a memory of John at www.ymzfh.com.

<h2>John R. Zeiner</h2>November 3, 1957~August 12, 2020(age 62)John’s life began November 3, 1957, the son of Eldred and Flora (Hoerner) Zeiner and step father Richard Martin. He went to school in Lost Springs, KS.John was the owner of L &amp; J Tire in Herington, KS since 2007. Previously he worked at the rock quarry where he met his wife Linda Jane. They were married on September 18, 2004 in a beautiful outdoor wedding at Herington Lake. John loved to hunt, fish and restore old vehicles. But his true passion was helping others. He was involved in the U.S. Honor Flight and the Herington Hearts Core Community.His loving family includes his wife, Linda Jane of Lost Springs, KS; 3 children, Colleen (Chris) Garr of Cottonwood Falls, KS; Derek (Tonya) Summers of Herington, KS; Jeff Summers of Lost Springs KS; 5 Grandchildren, Linda, Christopher, Christina and Johnathon Garr and Austin Summers; 2 Great-Grandchildren, Remington and Donald Bennett; sisters, Linda (Tim) Douglas of Abilene, KS; Flora (Dale) English of Paducah, KY; Vera Davis of Junction City, KS; Betty Wheeler of Herington, KS; &nbsp;brothers, David (Mary) Zeiner of Herington KS; and Tommy Zeiner.John passed away on August 12, 2020 at the age of 62 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents Eldred and Flora Zeiner, step-father Richard Martin and one brother Butchy.At John’s request, no services will be held.The family is requesting memorial contributions to Kansas Honor Flight and Herington Hearts Core Community in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449. Please go online and sign his guestbook and leave a memory of John at www.ymzfh.com.

John R. Zeiner

Louise Beckman, 102 passed through death to eternal life on August 4, 2020. She lived in Lindsborg, Kansas for fifteen years. She was born and reared in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. Louise and her husband Rev. Axel Beckman served congregations in East Orange, New Jersey, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Jamestown, New York, Kansas City Missouri, New Orleans, Louisiana, Duncanville, Texas, and Seminole, Florida.

In her youth, Louise was an avid tennis player and enjoyed ice skating in the winter. She was a wonderful pastor’s spouse who consistently showed love, compassion, forgiveness, and confidentiality. She was a women’s ministry leader in every congregation they served.

She is remembered for her humor, for loving others, her playful/ teasing manor, and her strong faith in her Lord Jesus Christ. Louise treasured her friendships with many all over the country. She dearly loved and cared for her family.

Louise is survived by her daughter Janice Rathlef and her husband John from Lindsborg, Kansas; her son J.T. Beckman and his wife Usha from Beaumont, Texas; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Axel Beckman and her son, Jim Beckman.

We thank the staff at the Bethany Home Assisted Living in Lindsborg who provided loving care for Louise for the last five years.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home Assisted Living, 821 East Swensson, Lindsborg, Kansas 67456.

Louise Beckman, 102 passed through death to eternal life on August 4, 2020. She lived in Lindsborg, Kansas for fifteen years. She was born and reared in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. Louise and her husband Rev. Axel Beckman served congregations in East Orange, New Jersey, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Jamestown, New York, Kansas City Missouri, New Orleans, Louisiana, Duncanville, Texas, and Seminole, Florida.In her youth, Louise was an avid tennis player and enjoyed ice skating in the winter. She was a wonderful pastor’s spouse who consistently showed love, compassion, forgiveness, and confidentiality. She was a women’s ministry leader in every congregation they served.She is remembered for her humor, for loving others, her playful/ teasing manor, and her strong faith in her Lord Jesus Christ. Louise treasured her friendships with many all over the country. She dearly loved and cared for her family.Louise is survived by her daughter Janice Rathlef and her husband John from Lindsborg, Kansas; her son J.T. Beckman and his wife Usha from Beaumont, Texas; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Axel Beckman and her son, Jim Beckman.We thank the staff at the Bethany Home Assisted Living in Lindsborg who provided loving care for Louise for the last five years.Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home Assisted Living, 821 East Swensson, Lindsborg, Kansas 67456.

Louise Beckman

&nbsp; Mary Anna Purcell, 91, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born April 7, 1929 to Guy and Mary (Fairbairn) Crowe. She was the youngest of seven children, raised on the farm five miles north and 1 mile east of Coldwater, Kansas. She attended New Home Grade School, Coldwater High School, and Salt City Business College, Hutchinson, Kansas. Mary Anna was married to Roy E. Purcell on September 4, 1949. She was employed by People’s State Bank, Comanche County Conservation District, transferring to FSA as a program technician before retiring in 1992. Mary Anna and Roy moved to Salina in 1993 to be closer to their daughters, Saryl (Tom) Johnson and Joni (Kirk) Sticker. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Roy in 2015; 2 sisters; and 4 brothers. Survivors include her daughters, Saryl and Tom Johnson of Minneapolis, Kansas and Joni and Kirk Stricker of Wichita; 6 grandchildren, Addie (Kal) Abushousheh, Katie (Kent) Constable, Micah Copeland, Kindl Shaw, Ben Stricker, Tim (Taylor) Stricker; 6 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ellen Erwin; brother-in-law, Ralph Purcell; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Mary Anna loved to play the piano and organ, developing that talent since playing for her church at age 15. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was a member of Salina NARFE and VFW Lifetime Auxiliary member. She loved living her final years at Arbor Court. There will be no visitation or funeral that this time. Private burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Coldwater, Kansas at a later date. Memorials may be made to Arbor Court, Gideon’s International, or the Morrison House, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Mary Anna Purcell, 91, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born April 7, 1929 to Guy and Mary (Fairbairn) Crowe. She was the youngest of seven children, raised on the farm five miles north and 1 mile east of Coldwater, Kansas. She attended New Home Grade School, Coldwater High School, and Salt City Business College, Hutchinson, Kansas. Mary Anna was married to Roy E. Purcell on September 4, 1949. She was employed by People’s State Bank, Comanche County Conservation District, transferring to FSA as a program technician before retiring in 1992. Mary Anna and Roy moved to Salina in 1993 to be closer to their daughters, Saryl (Tom) Johnson and Joni (Kirk) Sticker. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Roy in 2015; 2 sisters; and 4 brothers. Survivors include her daughters, Saryl and Tom Johnson of Minneapolis, Kansas and Joni and Kirk Stricker of Wichita; 6 grandchildren, Addie (Kal) Abushousheh, Katie (Kent) Constable, Micah Copeland, Kindl Shaw, Ben Stricker, Tim (Taylor) Stricker; 6 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ellen Erwin; brother-in-law, Ralph Purcell; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Mary Anna loved to play the piano and organ, developing that talent since playing for her church at age 15. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was a member of Salina NARFE and VFW Lifetime Auxiliary member. She loved living her final years at Arbor Court. There will be no visitation or funeral that this time. Private burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Coldwater, Kansas at a later date. Memorials may be made to Arbor Court, Gideon’s International, or the Morrison House, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Anna Purcell

&nbsp; Martha Katherine Bell, 100, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 10th, 2020. Martha was born in Rural Blackwolf, Kansas on March 12, 1920, a daughter of the late Anna Laura (Zelenka)&nbsp;and Walter Sidney Belt. Survivors include three daughters, Donna Ethridge, Karen Hoffman, (Ronald), Koleene Zimmerman, all of Topeka, Kansas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Bell; 5 sisters and 4 brothers. At the family's request there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be private. Donations may be made to Sunrise Presbyterian Church, American Heart Association, or Phoenix Home Care, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Martha Katherine Bell, 100, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 10th, 2020. Martha was born in Rural Blackwolf, Kansas on March 12, 1920, a daughter of the late Anna Laura (Zelenka)&nbsp;and Walter Sidney Belt. Survivors include three daughters, Donna Ethridge, Karen Hoffman, (Ronald), Koleene Zimmerman, all of Topeka, Kansas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Bell; 5 sisters and 4 brothers. At the family's request there will be no visitation. Funeral services will be private. Donations may be made to Sunrise Presbyterian Church, American Heart Association, or Phoenix Home Care, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Martha Katherine Bell

Marjorie Fay (Smith) Lindstrom, 91, went to her heavenly home August 10, 2020, from her earthly home in Falun, KS.&nbsp; She was born September 16, 1928, in Salina, KS, to Paul Vestal Smith and Matilda (Allan) Smith.&nbsp; She was the fifth of five children born to this couple.&nbsp; Her kind, compassionate, loving, and generous heart will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She attended Kansas State University on a Union Pacific scholarship.&nbsp; She returned to her home on weekends to work in the family dairy, delivering milk.&nbsp; While in Manhattan, she worked at Yeo and Trubey’s.&nbsp; She left college to care for her widowed mother.&nbsp; She and her mother moved to Beaverton, Oregon for 11 months to work for Birds Eye frozen foods.&nbsp; Upon return to Salina, she attended Brown Mackie School of Business.&nbsp; She is a member of Phi Rho Zeta sorority of Brown Mackie.&nbsp; Following her education at Brown Mackie; Mr. Mackie, the school director, was instrumental in getting her a job at Robinson Milling Company as the Office Manager, working for Edmund Morgenstern the Director of Milling.&nbsp; Robinson Milling was sold in 1967.&nbsp; At that time, Marjorie became a bank auditor and the bank president’s secretary at First State Bank and Trust.&nbsp; During the 20 years that she worked at First State Bank, it transitioned to being a bank and trust.&nbsp; When the bank was sold, she became the office manager for Gibson’s Discount Center of Salina.&nbsp; During her five years of employment, she managed putting their five stores on the computer.&nbsp; She left Gibson’s to devote more time to her mother who was in a nursing home in Marquette, KS.

On April 29, 1967, Marjorie was united in marriage to Ervin Lindstrom in Salina at the University United Methodist Church.&nbsp; They made their home in Falun, KS.&nbsp; Ervin Lindstrom was a farmer and cattle rancher with his two brothers Clyde and Glenn.&nbsp; Ervin also had a brother Vernon who was a banker and a sister Beulah.&nbsp; Marjorie and Ervin were loyal K.C. Royals fans with season tickets.

Marjorie was a 4H leader for 20 years in the Saline Valley 4H.&nbsp; With 32 participants, she conducted plays, demonstrations, monthly meetings, and projects.&nbsp; She has been a member of Friendly Neighbors Club since 1972.&nbsp; She has been serving as the secretary for this organization.&nbsp; She served as secretary of the Falun Water District for 30 years.&nbsp; She has been a participant in FCE in Manhattan.&nbsp; She is a member of the University United Methodist Church and has been a church board member.&nbsp; She has been a member of the church for 91 years.&nbsp; She belonged to several bridge clubs.

She traveled the world including Ireland, England, Canada, the Mediterranean, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Republic of Czech, Hungary, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Hawaii, and Alaska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings: Alice Trubey, Alan Smith, Faith Singleton, and Mary Boyle.

She is survived by nieces and nephews: Timothy Paul (Linda) Trubey of Olathe, KS, Rosalie Hawk of Salina, KS, Barbara (Eric) Bailey of Tulsa, OK, Donna (Tom) Woods of Lodi, CA, Linda (Mike) Poh of Huntington Beach, CA, and Mary Ann Boyle of Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; She is survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She is also survived by her good friends Susan and Kevin Burchard of Abilene, KS.

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 </figure>Marjorie Fay (Smith) Lindstrom, 91, went to her heavenly home August 10, 2020, from her earthly home in Falun, KS.&nbsp; She was born September 16, 1928, in Salina, KS, to Paul Vestal Smith and Matilda (Allan) Smith.&nbsp; She was the fifth of five children born to this couple.&nbsp; Her kind, compassionate, loving, and generous heart will be greatly missed by her family and friends.She attended Kansas State University on a Union Pacific scholarship.&nbsp; She returned to her home on weekends to work in the family dairy, delivering milk.&nbsp; While in Manhattan, she worked at Yeo and Trubey’s.&nbsp; She left college to care for her widowed mother.&nbsp; She and her mother moved to Beaverton, Oregon for 11 months to work for Birds Eye frozen foods.&nbsp; Upon return to Salina, she attended Brown Mackie School of Business.&nbsp; She is a member of Phi Rho Zeta sorority of Brown Mackie.&nbsp; Following her education at Brown Mackie; Mr. Mackie, the school director, was instrumental in getting her a job at Robinson Milling Company as the Office Manager, working for Edmund Morgenstern the Director of Milling.&nbsp; Robinson Milling was sold in 1967.&nbsp; At that time, Marjorie became a bank auditor and the bank president’s secretary at First State Bank and Trust.&nbsp; During the 20 years that she worked at First State Bank, it transitioned to being a bank and trust.&nbsp; When the bank was sold, she became the office manager for Gibson’s Discount Center of Salina.&nbsp; During her five years of employment, she managed putting their five stores on the computer.&nbsp; She left Gibson’s to devote more time to her mother who was in a nursing home in Marquette, KS.On April 29, 1967, Marjorie was united in marriage to Ervin Lindstrom in Salina at the University United Methodist Church.&nbsp; They made their home in Falun, KS.&nbsp; Ervin Lindstrom was a farmer and cattle rancher with his two brothers Clyde and Glenn.&nbsp; Ervin also had a brother Vernon who was a banker and a sister Beulah.&nbsp; Marjorie and Ervin were loyal K.C. Royals fans with season tickets.Marjorie was a 4H leader for 20 years in the Saline Valley 4H.&nbsp; With 32 participants, she conducted plays, demonstrations, monthly meetings, and projects.&nbsp; She has been a member of Friendly Neighbors Club since 1972.&nbsp; She has been serving as the secretary for this organization.&nbsp; She served as secretary of the Falun Water District for 30 years.&nbsp; She has been a participant in FCE in Manhattan.&nbsp; She is a member of the University United Methodist Church and has been a church board member.&nbsp; She has been a member of the church for 91 years.&nbsp; She belonged to several bridge clubs.She traveled the world including Ireland, England, Canada, the Mediterranean, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Republic of Czech, Hungary, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Hawaii, and Alaska.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings: Alice Trubey, Alan Smith, Faith Singleton, and Mary Boyle.She is survived by nieces and nephews: Timothy Paul (Linda) Trubey of Olathe, KS, Rosalie Hawk of Salina, KS, Barbara (Eric) Bailey of Tulsa, OK, Donna (Tom) Woods of Lodi, CA, Linda (Mike) Poh of Huntington Beach, CA, and Mary Ann Boyle of Great Bend, KS.&nbsp; She is survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She is also survived by her good friends Susan and Kevin Burchard of Abilene, KS.

Marjorie Fay (Smith) Lindstrom

Betty Marie Chandler 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas.

She was born Teckla Betty Marie Nordin on October 1, 1926 in Lindsborg, the youngest daughter of 5 children to Emil and Olga (Johnson) Nordin. Betty married William “Red” Chandler on June 27, 1947 and they lived in Lindsborg where they had 4 children.

Betty held several jobs in Lindsborg the last of which was a cook for the Lindsborg High School, and helped with meals at the Lindsborg Senior Center. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, serving on different committees.

Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, brothers and their spouses, Emory Nordin (Esther), LaVern Nordin (Nell), sister and spouse Annabell Smith (Donald), brother-in-law and spouse, Allison Chandler (Mildred) and son-in-law David Smith, and infant sister Christine Nordin. 

She is survived by her sons, James (Maggie) Chandler, Mark Chandler, daughters, Vickie Smith and Norma (Lynn) Fox, and grandchildren Nicole (Jason),Orr, Jill (Mark) Weber, Donald (Ashlee) Creswell, Leslie (Marc) Beers, Alicia Chandler, Bonnie(Joey) Henderson, JD (Alyssa) Fox, 12 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 1 nephew and many friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, at Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home or to Kindred Hospice.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Betty Marie Chandler 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas.She was born Teckla Betty Marie Nordin on October 1, 1926 in Lindsborg, the youngest daughter of 5 children to Emil and Olga (Johnson) Nordin. Betty married William “Red” Chandler on June 27, 1947 and they lived in Lindsborg where they had 4 children.Betty held several jobs in Lindsborg the last of which was a cook for the Lindsborg High School, and helped with meals at the Lindsborg Senior Center. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, serving on different committees.Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, brothers and their spouses, Emory Nordin (Esther), LaVern Nordin (Nell), sister and spouse Annabell Smith (Donald), brother-in-law and spouse, Allison Chandler (Mildred) and son-in-law David Smith, and infant sister Christine Nordin. She is survived by her sons, James (Maggie) Chandler, Mark Chandler, daughters, Vickie Smith and Norma (Lynn) Fox, and grandchildren Nicole (Jason),Orr, Jill (Mark) Weber, Donald (Ashlee) Creswell, Leslie (Marc) Beers, Alicia Chandler, Bonnie(Joey) Henderson, JD (Alyssa) Fox, 12 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 1 nephew and many friends.Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, at Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg.Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Home or to Kindred Hospice. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Betty Marie Chandler

Brenda Gayle Langston, 60, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Colorado. She was born September 11, 1959 in Great Bend, KS to Andrew and Melva Jean (Thomas) Crawford.

Brenda was a resident of Holyrood, KS where she was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and was a paraprofessional working with Central Plains School District USD 112. She married Roger Langston in Ellsworth, KS on August 12, 1988.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Roger Langston of Holyrood; sons, Jason Fanatia (Jenn) of Arlington, OR and Chris Fanatia (Michelle) of Mollala, OR; daughters, Mandi Griffin (Keith) of Manhattan, KS and Stephanie Langston (Jamie) of Nixa, MO; grandchildren, Trinity, Tiana, Caden, McKenzie, Emily, Cohen, Mary, Abigayle, Braxton, Jeremy, Ryan, Madilynn, Mallery, Keagan, Aliyah, Alisia, and Derron; great grandson, Jack; siblings, Judy Vasquez, Andrew Crawford, Jr. (Diana), Steve Crawford (Marcia), David Crawford (Patty), Kenneth Crawford, Betty Adams, and Sue Schridde (David); and sister-in-law, Robie Lamia. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jared Paul Langston; brother-in-law, Joe Vasquez; and parents-in-law, Bobby and Ellen Langston.

Visitation: 4:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, with burial following in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ or the Holyrood Volunteer Fire Department, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Brenda Gayle Langston, 60, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Colorado. She was born September 11, 1959 in Great Bend, KS to Andrew and Melva Jean (Thomas) Crawford.Brenda was a resident of Holyrood, KS where she was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and was a paraprofessional working with Central Plains School District USD 112. She married Roger Langston in Ellsworth, KS on August 12, 1988.Brenda is survived by her husband, Roger Langston of Holyrood; sons, Jason Fanatia (Jenn) of Arlington, OR and Chris Fanatia (Michelle) of Mollala, OR; daughters, Mandi Griffin (Keith) of Manhattan, KS and Stephanie Langston (Jamie) of Nixa, MO; grandchildren, Trinity, Tiana, Caden, McKenzie, Emily, Cohen, Mary, Abigayle, Braxton, Jeremy, Ryan, Madilynn, Mallery, Keagan, Aliyah, Alisia, and Derron; great grandson, Jack; siblings, Judy Vasquez, Andrew Crawford, Jr. (Diana), Steve Crawford (Marcia), David Crawford (Patty), Kenneth Crawford, Betty Adams, and Sue Schridde (David); and sister-in-law, Robie Lamia. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jared Paul Langston; brother-in-law, Joe Vasquez; and parents-in-law, Bobby and Ellen Langston.Visitation: 4:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, with burial following in the church cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ or the Holyrood Volunteer Fire Department, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Brenda Gayle Langston

&nbsp; Nancy “Nan” F. Thompson, Bennington, Kansas passed away Wednesday August 12, 2020. She was born in Butler County, PA on December 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Lewis Baynard and Mary Kathryn (Crouch) Heller. 

Nan was united in marriage to the love of her life and soul mate, Allyn L Thompson on March 11, 1955. They both were actively enlisted in the Air Force stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. 

Nan held several different jobs over her 84 years. Her longest stint of 18 years was for beech Aircraft/Raytheon. Her greatest love of jobs was helping the elderly stay at home and caring for them. She was a true caregiver at heart.

She is survived by her three children: Wyatt (Karen) Thompson, Manhattan, Kansas; Kay (Nick) Burns, Hutchinson, Kansas; and Lisha (Greg) Wolf, Bennington, Kansas. 

Nan was one of twelve children of which six have preceded in death, Robert, Dorthy, Donald, William, Richard and Charlotte. 

Surviving her are Helen, Athea, Paul, Alma and Janie. Grandchildren include Dacy (Wade) Woods, Dustin (Michelle) Thompson, Stoney (Jamie) Burns, Ryan (Kate) Burns, Alexandra Winingham, Trevor Wolf, Lyndi (Jeremy) Bernard, Courtney (Griff) Burdett and Whitney (Blaise) Kaufman.

There will be a private family graveside service for Nan at Prairie Mound Cemetery held at a later date. Family will receive friends 5-7 Friday, August 14, 2020 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon. Friends may come by the funeral home anytime Friday after 9A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to the Village Manor Nursing Home or to the Countryside Assisted Living. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Nancy “Nan” F. Thompson, Bennington, Kansas passed away Wednesday August 12, 2020. She was born in Butler County, PA on December 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Lewis Baynard and Mary Kathryn (Crouch) Heller. Nan was united in marriage to the love of her life and soul mate, Allyn L Thompson on March 11, 1955. They both were actively enlisted in the Air Force stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Nan held several different jobs over her 84 years. Her longest stint of 18 years was for beech Aircraft/Raytheon. Her greatest love of jobs was helping the elderly stay at home and caring for them. She was a true caregiver at heart. She is survived by her three children: Wyatt (Karen) Thompson, Manhattan, Kansas; Kay (Nick) Burns, Hutchinson, Kansas; and Lisha (Greg) Wolf, Bennington, Kansas. Nan was one of twelve children of which six have preceded in death, Robert, Dorthy, Donald, William, Richard and Charlotte. Surviving her are Helen, Athea, Paul, Alma and Janie. Grandchildren include Dacy (Wade) Woods, Dustin (Michelle) Thompson, Stoney (Jamie) Burns, Ryan (Kate) Burns, Alexandra Winingham, Trevor Wolf, Lyndi (Jeremy) Bernard, Courtney (Griff) Burdett and Whitney (Blaise) Kaufman. There will be a private family graveside service for Nan at Prairie Mound Cemetery held at a later date. Family will receive friends 5-7 Friday, August 14, 2020 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon. Friends may come by the funeral home anytime Friday after 9A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to the Village Manor Nursing Home or to the Countryside Assisted Living. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy “Nan” F. Thompson

Janice McKinney, 81, passed away peacefully this week in Salt Lake City surrounded by her children.

She was born on September 11th, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois, to Lillian (Roetzer) Wallers and Leo Wallers.

Following her graduation from Madonna Catholic High School for Girls, she headed west to another all-girls catholic school. But instead of the urban suburbs of Chicago, this one was smack in the middle of the vast Kansas prairie, in a place called Salina.

After a difficult childhood with an overbearing mother, Janice found Salina to be liberating. She loved its wide open spaces and its open and friendly people. And with her unique style and “flair”, the newly-liberated teenager from the big city made quite a splash.

One day in the Spring of 1956, as she was walking up the Iron Street hill, a local boy in a snazzy Chevy convertible cruised slowly by. The young townie behind the wheel was immediately smitten with the vivacious coed, but Janice played it cool. Fortunately for us, Dick McKinney was not easily swayed and, after months of chasing, he finally won her over. She left Marymount in 1958 to marry him and start a family, but returned after the birth of her first daughter, Kyle, and graduated in 1969.

She was driven to create. After getting the kids to bed she would labor late into the night in her makeshift studio at the kitchen table - in paint, wood, needlepoint, and quilts. She became the art director at Brewster Place in Topeka, organizing its famous Christmas Craft Fair and raising thousands of dollars every year for charity. She managed floral shops for Dillons and later at Poppy’s Gift Shop in Salina, where her creations were legendary.

Although witty and animated, she was not an extrovert like her husband, preferring to watch while he worked a room; a beautiful, elegant presence, reminding us of Jaqueline Kennedy.

Like Jackie O, she was stoic in the face of adversity. She battled debilitating pain and health issues for the last three decades of her life, after a botched medical procedure in the 1980s. But she remained a warm and captivating presence, making you feel like you were the most important person in the world.

Janice was devoted to her grandchildren who revered her. On a hot summer afternoon in August of 2007, nine-year-old Megan went for a ride with Grandma Janice. Upon her return she rushed back into the house with wide eyes. "Nobody has a grandma as cool as mine!" she exclaimed. “She acts cool, she dresses cool and she drives a really cool car!”

Janice was preceded in death by her beloved Dick, who passed away in 2015; her mother and father, Lillian and Leo Wallers and her sister Carol.

She is survived by her six adoring children, Kevin of Los Angeles, Kelly (Monica) of New York City, Shawn (Cindy) of Little Rock, Kyle (Erick) of Seattle, Timothy of Salt Lake City, and Heather of Kansas City; her grandchildren, Paul, Zachary, Erin, Megan, James, Olivia, Henry, Finn and Hattie; her brother, Bill Wallers (Georgia) of Aurora, Illinois; her sister-in-law Patricia Corum of Fort Collins, Colorado and Dick’s nephews, Greggory (Cheri Parr) and Jeffrey Corum of Fort Collins.

Due to coronavirus concerns, a private burial service will be held in lieu of a funeral. A memorial service honoring her life is planned for the post-covid future.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the&nbsp;<a href="https://americanstroke.org/" target="_blank">American Stroke Foundation</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salinaanimalservices.com/" target="_blank">Salina Animal Services</a>.

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 </figure>Janice McKinney, 81, passed away peacefully this week in Salt Lake City surrounded by her children.She was born on September 11th, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois, to Lillian (Roetzer) Wallers and Leo Wallers.Following her graduation from Madonna Catholic High School for Girls, she headed west to another all-girls catholic school. But instead of the urban suburbs of Chicago, this one was smack in the middle of the vast Kansas prairie, in a place called Salina.After a difficult childhood with an overbearing mother, Janice found Salina to be liberating. She loved its wide open spaces and its open and friendly people. And with her unique style and “flair”, the newly-liberated teenager from the big city made quite a splash.One day in the Spring of 1956, as she was walking up the Iron Street hill, a local boy in a snazzy Chevy convertible cruised slowly by. The young townie behind the wheel was immediately smitten with the vivacious coed, but Janice played it cool. Fortunately for us, Dick McKinney was not easily swayed and, after months of chasing, he finally won her over. She left Marymount in 1958 to marry him and start a family, but returned after the birth of her first daughter, Kyle, and graduated in 1969.She was driven to create. After getting the kids to bed she would labor late into the night in her makeshift studio at the kitchen table - in paint, wood, needlepoint, and quilts. She became the art director at Brewster Place in Topeka, organizing its famous Christmas Craft Fair and raising thousands of dollars every year for charity. She managed floral shops for Dillons and later at Poppy’s Gift Shop in Salina, where her creations were legendary.Although witty and animated, she was not an extrovert like her husband, preferring to watch while he worked a room; a beautiful, elegant presence, reminding us of Jaqueline Kennedy.Like Jackie O, she was stoic in the face of adversity. She battled debilitating pain and health issues for the last three decades of her life, after a botched medical procedure in the 1980s. But she remained a warm and captivating presence, making you feel like you were the most important person in the world.Janice was devoted to her grandchildren who revered her. On a hot summer afternoon in August of 2007, nine-year-old Megan went for a ride with Grandma Janice. Upon her return she rushed back into the house with wide eyes. "Nobody has a grandma as cool as mine!" she exclaimed. “She acts cool, she dresses cool and she drives a really cool car!”Janice was preceded in death by her beloved Dick, who passed away in 2015; her mother and father, Lillian and Leo Wallers and her sister Carol.She is survived by her six adoring children, Kevin of Los Angeles, Kelly (Monica) of New York City, Shawn (Cindy) of Little Rock, Kyle (Erick) of Seattle, Timothy of Salt Lake City, and Heather of Kansas City; her grandchildren, Paul, Zachary, Erin, Megan, James, Olivia, Henry, Finn and Hattie; her brother, Bill Wallers (Georgia) of Aurora, Illinois; her sister-in-law Patricia Corum of Fort Collins, Colorado and Dick’s nephews, Greggory (Cheri Parr) and Jeffrey Corum of Fort Collins.Due to coronavirus concerns, a private burial service will be held in lieu of a funeral. A memorial service honoring her life is planned for the post-covid future.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the&nbsp;<a href="https://americanstroke.org/" target="_blank">American Stroke Foundation</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salinaanimalservices.com/" target="_blank">Salina Animal Services</a>.

Janice McKinney

&nbsp; Marilyn Sue Majors, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 11th, 2020. Marilyn was born in Stockton, Kansas on September 17, 1949, a daughter of Ruth (Hance) Jackson, of Salina, Kansas and the late Ivan Ray Jackson. Survivors include her son, Jeffery Majors, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Terry Jackson, Richard Jackson, (Michelle), of Salina, Kansas. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Sydney Majors, Seth Majors, and Briana Lund. She is preceded in death by her son, Daniel Majors. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Marilyn Sue Majors, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 11th, 2020. Marilyn was born in Stockton, Kansas on September 17, 1949, a daughter of Ruth (Hance) Jackson, of Salina, Kansas and the late Ivan Ray Jackson. Survivors include her son, Jeffery Majors, of Salina, Kansas; brothers, Terry Jackson, Richard Jackson, (Michelle), of Salina, Kansas. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Sydney Majors, Seth Majors, and Briana Lund. She is preceded in death by her son, Daniel Majors. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marilyn Sue Majors

John Wayne Hilbert, 35, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Ellsworth. He was born April 17, 1985 in Monett, MO to David A. and Beverly A. (Greene) Hilbert.

John is survived by his mother, Beverly Hilbert of Golden City, MO; brothers, David Jr., Thomas (Julie), James (Rose), Steven (Shelaya), and Delbert (Clarissa); and his partner, Shellie Hennings of Ellsworth. He will be missed by his six nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, David.

Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

John Wayne Hilbert, 35, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Ellsworth. He was born April 17, 1985 in Monett, MO to David A. and Beverly A. (Greene) Hilbert.John is survived by his mother, Beverly Hilbert of Golden City, MO; brothers, David Jr., Thomas (Julie), James (Rose), Steven (Shelaya), and Delbert (Clarissa); and his partner, Shellie Hennings of Ellsworth. He will be missed by his six nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, David.No services are planned at this time.Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

John Wayne Hilbert

William Lee Hilt Jr., 75, of Leawood, Ks, passed away August 10, 2020. He was born August 7, 1945 in Salina, Ks.

Ever devoted to his mother, Pyrle, Billy, as she called him, spent his childhood playing around town causing hijinks, joining the summer baseball league, going to the picture show Fox Watson, having fun with his friends, eating Cozy Inn hamburgers, and his mother’s Blueberry Pie. As he got older, he worked at the local bowling alley setting pins, scoreboard keeper at baseball games, and at his family’s shop, Salina Rentals. Bill was a member of the Pagodas Car Club, loved to race cars and cruise the “Fe”.

In his late teens, Bill joined the U.S. Marine Corps, learning a myriad of skills including Electrical Engineering and Radar. After completing operations in Vietnam, Bill was honorably discharged. Upon his return to Salina, he joined the Salina Police Department and eventually became the Head of the Traffic Division, but most loved his time as a Motorcycle Officer.

After marrying Cindy, in November 1979, Bill was the Owner and Operator of Ideal Cleaners and Tv Repair, and later returned to Electrical Engineering in various companies in Garden City, Ks and Kansas City, Mo, until his retirement in 2007.

Bill spent his personal time with his wife, Cindy, and daughters, Amber and Jennifer, making beautiful memories filled with love and laughter. Bill had a comedic way of dealing with life and continued his hijinks to the end. He was a gun enthusiast, visiting shooting ranges and gun shows as often as possible, loved to play pool, was an avid collector of O and N gauge trains, tinker with electronics, watch movies, horticulture especially purple flowers, tending to his dogs Annabelle and Baby Mae, his fish Georgy, and doting over his granddaughter Lorelai Pyrle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Pyrle (Brady) Hilt; and ex-wife Karen Blomberg.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Cindy Hilt; children, Amber (Philip) Brown, Jennifer (David) Morris, Michelle Reeves; grandchildren, Lorelai Morris, Aiden Reeves, and Breanna Reeves.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4-6pm at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:30am at New Community Christian Church, 530 E. Cloud, Salina. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

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

For online condolences contact Roselawn at

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 </figure>William Lee Hilt Jr., 75, of Leawood, Ks, passed away August 10, 2020. He was born August 7, 1945 in Salina, Ks.Ever devoted to his mother, Pyrle, Billy, as she called him, spent his childhood playing around town causing hijinks, joining the summer baseball league, going to the picture show Fox Watson, having fun with his friends, eating Cozy Inn hamburgers, and his mother’s Blueberry Pie. As he got older, he worked at the local bowling alley setting pins, scoreboard keeper at baseball games, and at his family’s shop, Salina Rentals. Bill was a member of the Pagodas Car Club, loved to race cars and cruise the “Fe”.In his late teens, Bill joined the U.S. Marine Corps, learning a myriad of skills including Electrical Engineering and Radar. After completing operations in Vietnam, Bill was honorably discharged. Upon his return to Salina, he joined the Salina Police Department and eventually became the Head of the Traffic Division, but most loved his time as a Motorcycle Officer.After marrying Cindy, in November 1979, Bill was the Owner and Operator of Ideal Cleaners and Tv Repair, and later returned to Electrical Engineering in various companies in Garden City, Ks and Kansas City, Mo, until his retirement in 2007.Bill spent his personal time with his wife, Cindy, and daughters, Amber and Jennifer, making beautiful memories filled with love and laughter. Bill had a comedic way of dealing with life and continued his hijinks to the end. He was a gun enthusiast, visiting shooting ranges and gun shows as often as possible, loved to play pool, was an avid collector of O and N gauge trains, tinker with electronics, watch movies, horticulture especially purple flowers, tending to his dogs Annabelle and Baby Mae, his fish Georgy, and doting over his granddaughter Lorelai Pyrle.He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Pyrle (Brady) Hilt; and ex-wife Karen Blomberg.Survivors include his wife of 40 years Cindy Hilt; children, Amber (Philip) Brown, Jennifer (David) Morris, Michelle Reeves; grandchildren, Lorelai Morris, Aiden Reeves, and Breanna Reeves.Visitation will be Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4-6pm at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.Funeral services will be held Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:30am at New Community Christian Church, 530 E. Cloud, Salina. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.Memorials may be made toThe Family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

William Lee Hilt Jr.

&nbsp; Suzanne Layne, 84, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:48 p.m., Thursday, August 6th, peacefully, at Cedars Health Care Center. Suzanne was born in Elmira, New York on August 18, 1935, a daughter of Virginia (Stevens) and Donald Eugene Balcom. Suzanne attended schools in upstate New York. Suzanne was a member of the St. Anne's Episcopal Church, McPherson, Kansas. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and took great pride in providing for her family. She ministered to many people throughout her life and will be remembered as caring and loving to anyone she met. Suzanne spent her life ministering to others. She was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas in 1994. She also loved baking with her grandchildren. Suzanne was united in marriage to Robert P. Layne on May 23, 1979 in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of over 41 years, Robert P. Layne, of McPherson, Kansas; her children, Lynne Stein, of Highland Ranch, Colorado, Cathy Novak, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Elizabeth Sherby, of Mendham, New Jersey, Michael Sherby, of Lawrence, Kansas; her step-daughters, Deborah Eickbush of McPherson, Kansas and Margaret "Peggy" Layne of Wichita, Kansas; her brother Kent Balcom, of Markham, Virginia; her 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents. Private family services will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association and they can be sent in care of the Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Suzanne Layne, 84, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:48 p.m., Thursday, August 6th, peacefully, at Cedars Health Care Center. Suzanne was born in Elmira, New York on August 18, 1935, a daughter of Virginia (Stevens) and Donald Eugene Balcom. Suzanne attended schools in upstate New York. Suzanne was a member of the St. Anne's Episcopal Church, McPherson, Kansas. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and took great pride in providing for her family. She ministered to many people throughout her life and will be remembered as caring and loving to anyone she met. Suzanne spent her life ministering to others. She was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas in 1994. She also loved baking with her grandchildren. Suzanne was united in marriage to Robert P. Layne on May 23, 1979 in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of over 41 years, Robert P. Layne, of McPherson, Kansas; her children, Lynne Stein, of Highland Ranch, Colorado, Cathy Novak, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Elizabeth Sherby, of Mendham, New Jersey, Michael Sherby, of Lawrence, Kansas; her step-daughters, Deborah Eickbush of McPherson, Kansas and Margaret "Peggy" Layne of Wichita, Kansas; her brother Kent Balcom, of Markham, Virginia; her 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents. Private family services will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association and they can be sent in care of the Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Suzanne Layne

&nbsp; Beatrice L. “Bea” Cole, age 86, of Abilene passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Village Manor in Abilene. She was born August 23, 1933 in Galeton, PA the daughter of Charles and Filide (Meucci) Osani. She graduated High School in Galeton and on June 25, 1955 she was united in marriage to Lewis W. Cole. To this union two sons were born. Lewis worked for Combustion Engineering and the family made their home in Galeton, PA Marion, NC, and Concordia, KS before moving to Abilene in 1973. Bea was a homemaker and was a member of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. She also volunteered for the Red Cross blood mobile, taking friends to appointments, socializing with her friends at coffee and working at Memorial Hospital. Bea is survived by her son Jeff and his wife Toye of Solomon, brother Joe and his wife Coleen Osani of Mason, Ohio, three grandchildren Brandon, Kasey, and Luke, two great grandchildren Emma and Hunter, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lewis on January 1, 1996, her son Geno in 1977, siblings Rita, Geno, Herman, Nella, Charles, Ted, and her parents. Cremation is planned. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at St. Andrews Catholic Church with Father Randall Weber as Celebrant. A Daughters of Isabella Rosary will be recited 10:15 a.m. Tuesday morning followed by a Parish Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Her final resting place will be in Pennsylvania. Because of COVID 19, please practice social distancing and wear a mask if possible. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County and may be dropped off or sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Beatrice L. “Bea” Cole, age 86, of Abilene passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Village Manor in Abilene. She was born August 23, 1933 in Galeton, PA the daughter of Charles and Filide (Meucci) Osani. She graduated High School in Galeton and on June 25, 1955 she was united in marriage to Lewis W. Cole. To this union two sons were born. Lewis worked for Combustion Engineering and the family made their home in Galeton, PA Marion, NC, and Concordia, KS before moving to Abilene in 1973. Bea was a homemaker and was a member of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. She also volunteered for the Red Cross blood mobile, taking friends to appointments, socializing with her friends at coffee and working at Memorial Hospital. Bea is survived by her son Jeff and his wife Toye of Solomon, brother Joe and his wife Coleen Osani of Mason, Ohio, three grandchildren Brandon, Kasey, and Luke, two great grandchildren Emma and Hunter, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lewis on January 1, 1996, her son Geno in 1977, siblings Rita, Geno, Herman, Nella, Charles, Ted, and her parents. Cremation is planned. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at St. Andrews Catholic Church with Father Randall Weber as Celebrant. A Daughters of Isabella Rosary will be recited 10:15 a.m. Tuesday morning followed by a Parish Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Her final resting place will be in Pennsylvania. Because of COVID 19, please practice social distancing and wear a mask if possible. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County and may be dropped off or sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beatrice L "Bea" Cole (Osani)

Nellie May (Empson) Kurtz, 98, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away July 26, 2020 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born Nellie May Demanette on November 28, 1921 in Aurora, Kansas, the youngest daughter of 12 children. Nellie married George Elvin Empson in 1941 and they settled in Concordia where they had 3 children. At one time they owned the Pastime Cafe. People enjoyed good food and Nellie's home-baked pies every day.

In 1967 she married Herbert C. Kurtz and they lived in Salina, Kansas. Nellie was very active in the DAV, VFW, and American Legion Auxiliaries, as well as the 8 and 40. She held various offices in the organizations and volunteered in numerous other capacities as well. Nellie was an avid bowler and volunteered for many years at St. John's Hospital in Salina. She worked at a wide variety of jobs in her lifetime.

When Nellie moved to Wichita in 2001, she remained very active in the same organizations and also volunteered for 12 years at the Dole V.A. Hospital. She lived in Haysville, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. She relocated to Olathe in 2015.

Nellie was preceded in death by both husbands, her sons John and James, and all of her siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Empson of Olathe, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Nellie was interred at the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina, Kansas on July 29, 2020. Donations may be made to the Disabled Veterans, V.F.W., American Legion, and The Forty and Eight, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Nellie May (Empson) Kurtz, 98, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away July 26, 2020 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born Nellie May Demanette on November 28, 1921 in Aurora, Kansas, the youngest daughter of 12 children. Nellie married George Elvin Empson in 1941 and they settled in Concordia where they had 3 children. At one time they owned the Pastime Cafe. People enjoyed good food and Nellie's home-baked pies every day.In 1967 she married Herbert C. Kurtz and they lived in Salina, Kansas. Nellie was very active in the DAV, VFW, and American Legion Auxiliaries, as well as the 8 and 40. She held various offices in the organizations and volunteered in numerous other capacities as well. Nellie was an avid bowler and volunteered for many years at St. John's Hospital in Salina. She worked at a wide variety of jobs in her lifetime.When Nellie moved to Wichita in 2001, she remained very active in the same organizations and also volunteered for 12 years at the Dole V.A. Hospital. She lived in Haysville, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. She relocated to Olathe in 2015.Nellie was preceded in death by both husbands, her sons John and James, and all of her siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Empson of Olathe, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.Nellie was interred at the Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina, Kansas on July 29, 2020. Donations may be made to the Disabled Veterans, V.F.W., American Legion, and The Forty and Eight, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Nellie May (Empson) Kurtz

&nbsp; Stephen E. Ascher, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 9th, 2020. Steve was born in Austin, Texas, on June 3, 1943, a son of the late Elinor (Wili) and Earl Ascher. Steve graduated from Salina High School in 1961 and from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1965 with a BA in Chemistry. While at KWU, he met a cute brunette in German class and eventually got up the nerve to ask her for a date. On July 30, 1966, he married Ruth Marie Schenck in Holly, Colorado. Steve was a Professional Engineer (Chemical Engineer). He was proud of his lifelong commitment to the environment, including working with industrial wastewater treatment clients, managing an environmental analytical laboratory, and supporting frozen food manufacturing health, safety and environmental work. After retirement, he relished a part-time job in the meat department at Jim’s Market, Canby, Minnesota. As a devoted husband and father, family was always his top priority. He was an amazing role model, not just for his own children, but for many of their friends as well. In his retirement, his passion was conducting “Camp Papu” with his four granddaughters, telling stories, reading, singing, exploring, and bicycling during their summer visits in Minnesota. He single handedly taught all of them how to ride bicycles and got them all out of training wheels. Steve wanted them to know him while he was still a “cool guy rather than just an old fart”. He was crushed when he realized that Alzheimer's disease would rob him of the opportunity to see his grandchildren graduate from high school and college. Steve was an avid reader, especially civil war history. He was a bicycling enthusiast and went on 10-20 mile rides every night after work. He was a community servant and passionate volunteer. He served two four year terms on the Salina Board of Education. He was active in the Presbyterian Church serving as a church officer and Clerk of Session at First Presbyterian, Salina. He was a church officer and lay minister at United Presbyterian, Canby, writing the worship service and filling the pulpit over seventy five times. Steve was active in the early development of the Southwest Minnesota CAT (chemical assessment) team. He was easily coerced into volunteering for many of his wife’s United Way projects and Canby Area Arts Council activities. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Jennifer Ascher (Larry Handlin) of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Sarah Geering (Brian) of Kechi, Kansas; and brothers, David Ascher (Kayla) of Salina, Kansas, Phillip Ascher of Smolan, Kansas. He is also survived by four granddaughters, Elinor Ascher-Handlin, Beatrice Ascher-Handlin, Abigail Geering, Emily Geering, and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Brenda Ascher. His body has been donated to the University of Kansas Medical School. Memorial services will be announced. Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Salina, United Presbyterian Church of Canby, Minnesota, or Sunflower Adult Day Services, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Stephen E. Ascher, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 9th, 2020. Steve was born in Austin, Texas, on June 3, 1943, a son of the late Elinor (Wili) and Earl Ascher. Steve graduated from Salina High School in 1961 and from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1965 with a BA in Chemistry. While at KWU, he met a cute brunette in German class and eventually got up the nerve to ask her for a date. On July 30, 1966, he married Ruth Marie Schenck in Holly, Colorado. Steve was a Professional Engineer (Chemical Engineer). He was proud of his lifelong commitment to the environment, including working with industrial wastewater treatment clients, managing an environmental analytical laboratory, and supporting frozen food manufacturing health, safety and environmental work. After retirement, he relished a part-time job in the meat department at Jim’s Market, Canby, Minnesota. As a devoted husband and father, family was always his top priority. He was an amazing role model, not just for his own children, but for many of their friends as well. In his retirement, his passion was conducting “Camp Papu” with his four granddaughters, telling stories, reading, singing, exploring, and bicycling during their summer visits in Minnesota. He single handedly taught all of them how to ride bicycles and got them all out of training wheels. Steve wanted them to know him while he was still a “cool guy rather than just an old fart”. He was crushed when he realized that Alzheimer's disease would rob him of the opportunity to see his grandchildren graduate from high school and college. Steve was an avid reader, especially civil war history. He was a bicycling enthusiast and went on 10-20 mile rides every night after work. He was a community servant and passionate volunteer. He served two four year terms on the Salina Board of Education. He was active in the Presbyterian Church serving as a church officer and Clerk of Session at First Presbyterian, Salina. He was a church officer and lay minister at United Presbyterian, Canby, writing the worship service and filling the pulpit over seventy five times. Steve was active in the early development of the Southwest Minnesota CAT (chemical assessment) team. He was easily coerced into volunteering for many of his wife’s United Way projects and Canby Area Arts Council activities. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Jennifer Ascher (Larry Handlin) of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Sarah Geering (Brian) of Kechi, Kansas; and brothers, David Ascher (Kayla) of Salina, Kansas, Phillip Ascher of Smolan, Kansas. He is also survived by four granddaughters, Elinor Ascher-Handlin, Beatrice Ascher-Handlin, Abigail Geering, Emily Geering, and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Brenda Ascher. His body has been donated to the University of Kansas Medical School. Memorial services will be announced. Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Salina, United Presbyterian Church of Canby, Minnesota, or Sunflower Adult Day Services, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stephen E. Ascher

Raymond Lee “Ray” Sherwood, 84, of Assaria died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bethany Home of Lindsborg.  Ray was born July 24, 1936 in Salina, KS to the late Robert Sherwood and Sestia (Kalb) Burch.   

Ray was a graduate of Assaria High School.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salina.  Ray married Donna Isaacson on January 4, 1958 at Assaria Lutheran Church.   He was a lifelong resident of the area and worked as a master craftsman and custom home builder.

He is survived by his sons: Brent Sherwood (Renella) of Falun, KS, Brian Sherwood of Wichita, KS, Brandon Sherwood (Dawn) of Assaria, KS; brother: Rick Hereth;  as well as 11 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Donna; a brother; and 2 sisters.

Cremation has been chosen.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Raymond Lee “Ray” Sherwood, 84, of Assaria died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Bethany Home of Lindsborg. Ray was born July 24, 1936 in Salina, KS to the late Robert Sherwood and Sestia (Kalb) Burch. Ray was a graduate of Assaria High School. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salina. Ray married Donna Isaacson on January 4, 1958 at Assaria Lutheran Church. He was a lifelong resident of the area and worked as a master craftsman and custom home builder.He is survived by his sons: Brent Sherwood (Renella) of Falun, KS, Brian Sherwood of Wichita, KS, Brandon Sherwood (Dawn) of Assaria, KS; brother: Rick Hereth; as well as 11 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.Ray is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Donna; a brother; and 2 sisters.Cremation has been chosen. Memorial services will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

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