&nbsp; Danny John Slechta, 66, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Monday, June 1st, 2020 while in the company of family members, at Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina, Ks. Danny was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on January 25, 1954, a son of Evelyn Marie (Schultz) and Richard John Slechta. Danny attended the Ellsworth Elementary School, Ellsworth, Kansas, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1972. He later attended Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was Baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, Kansas and was Confirmed in the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas. Through the years Danny worked as a concrete foreman for R.K. Miller Construction, spent many years establishing, managing, playing, writing, booking, did the art work on posters, playing base, later lead guitar for many bands like Tequila Jam, Maniax, and Locomotive, and was production supervisor for M.C.D.S. for many years until his retired in 2017. Danny enjoyed music, his boys, his pets, his grandchildren, fishing, camping, was very talented artistically making many projects, painting, drawing, and spending time with his family. Danny J. Slechta was united in marriage to Susan Kay "Sue" Anderson on July 27, 1973 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Hutchinson. In 1974 the couple moved to McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of three sons, John Scott, Tharon Daniel, and Daryl Lee. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 46 years, Sue Slechta, of McPherson, Kansas; his sons Scott Slechta and his wife Kristi, of McPherson, Kansas, Tharon Slechta, of Wichita, Kansas, and Daryl Slechta, of McPherson, Kansas; his sisters, Richkie Slechta, of Topeka, Kansas, Patricia "Pat" Schafer and her husband Danny, of McPherson, Kansas, and Carol Thach, of Holyrood, Kansas; his favorite granddaughters, Tiffany Slechta and Tabitha Slechta; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Danny was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of life time will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Danny Slechta Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Danny John Slechta, 66, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Monday, June 1st, 2020 while in the company of family members, at Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina, Ks. Danny was born in Ellsworth, Kansas on January 25, 1954, a son of Evelyn Marie (Schultz) and Richard John Slechta. Danny attended the Ellsworth Elementary School, Ellsworth, Kansas, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1972. He later attended Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was Baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, Kansas and was Confirmed in the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas. Through the years Danny worked as a concrete foreman for R.K. Miller Construction, spent many years establishing, managing, playing, writing, booking, did the art work on posters, playing base, later lead guitar for many bands like Tequila Jam, Maniax, and Locomotive, and was production supervisor for M.C.D.S. for many years until his retired in 2017. Danny enjoyed music, his boys, his pets, his grandchildren, fishing, camping, was very talented artistically making many projects, painting, drawing, and spending time with his family. Danny J. Slechta was united in marriage to Susan Kay "Sue" Anderson on July 27, 1973 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in Hutchinson. In 1974 the couple moved to McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of three sons, John Scott, Tharon Daniel, and Daryl Lee. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 46 years, Sue Slechta, of McPherson, Kansas; his sons Scott Slechta and his wife Kristi, of McPherson, Kansas, Tharon Slechta, of Wichita, Kansas, and Daryl Slechta, of McPherson, Kansas; his sisters, Richkie Slechta, of Topeka, Kansas, Patricia "Pat" Schafer and her husband Danny, of McPherson, Kansas, and Carol Thach, of Holyrood, Kansas; his favorite granddaughters, Tiffany Slechta and Tabitha Slechta; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Danny was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of life time will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Danny Slechta Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Danny John Slechta

&nbsp; To view the funeral service via livestream at 1:30 PM, Friday, June 5, click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://boxcast.tv/channel/tilly-peterson-funeral-service-myfprnwsvx5wesrbade7" target="_blank">https://boxcast.tv/channel/tilly-peterson-funeral-service-myfprnwsvx5wesrbade7</a> Tilly H. Peterson, 93, formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at at nursing care facility in Council Bluffs, IA. Tilly was born October 16, 1926, in Hanau, Germany, the daughter of Friedrich J. and Marie S. (Jung) Wegener. She spent her formative years in Germany until 1948, when she married Emil “Bud” Peterson, Jr. on August 28, 1948, in Hanau, Germany. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a Life Member of the VFW Auxiliary, both of McPherson. Survivors include: her husband of 71 years, Emil of Council Bluffs, IA; a daughter, Marilyn Wieseler (Bob) of Sidney, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Joan Peterson of Hidden Springs, ID; sister, Margot Dammer of Erlensee, Germany; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a son, Norman; and five siblings. The funeral service will be at 1:30 PM Friday, June 5, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery. To view the service over the internet via livestream, click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://boxcast.tv/channel/tilly-peterson-funeral-service-myfprnwsvx5wesrbade7" target="_blank">https://boxcast.tv/channel/tilly-peterson-funeral-service-myfprnwsvx5wesrbade7</a> Memorial donations may be given to McPherson VFW Auxiliary in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; To view the funeral service via livestream at 1:30 PM, Friday, June 5, click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://boxcast.tv/channel/tilly-peterson-funeral-service-myfprnwsvx5wesrbade7" target="_blank">https://boxcast.tv/channel/tilly-peterson-funeral-service-myfprnwsvx5wesrbade7</a> Tilly H. Peterson, 93, formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at at nursing care facility in Council Bluffs, IA. Tilly was born October 16, 1926, in Hanau, Germany, the daughter of Friedrich J. and Marie S. (Jung) Wegener. She spent her formative years in Germany until 1948, when she married Emil “Bud” Peterson, Jr. on August 28, 1948, in Hanau, Germany. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a Life Member of the VFW Auxiliary, both of McPherson. Survivors include: her husband of 71 years, Emil of Council Bluffs, IA; a daughter, Marilyn Wieseler (Bob) of Sidney, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Joan Peterson of Hidden Springs, ID; sister, Margot Dammer of Erlensee, Germany; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a son, Norman; and five siblings. The funeral service will be at 1:30 PM Friday, June 5, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery. To view the service over the internet via livestream, click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://boxcast.tv/channel/tilly-peterson-funeral-service-myfprnwsvx5wesrbade7" target="_blank">https://boxcast.tv/channel/tilly-peterson-funeral-service-myfprnwsvx5wesrbade7</a> Memorial donations may be given to McPherson VFW Auxiliary in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tilly H. Peterson

Vella Mae Kraft Jantz, 91, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Wichita, KS. She was born January 2, 1929 in Wichita to Walter and Alma (Mehl) Kingan.

Vella Mae was a longtime Holyrood, KS resident, living there since age four. She married Clarence Kraft in Holyrood on December 8, 1948. She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Ladies’ Aide, Quilting Bee, and the Red Hats. She worked as the city treasurer and clerk for many years as well as a cook at the Little Chef Café and the Big L.

Vella Mae is survived by her daughters, Gayle Woodhouse (Woody) of Emporia, KS, Karla Reif (Eldon) of Holyrood, and Leah Redding (Rusty) of Wichita; and grandsons, Zachary Redding of Odessa, FL, Wyatt Redding (Aubry) of Lenexa, KS, and Tanner Redding of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence and brother, Ralph Kingan.

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Graveside service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Holyrood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS. 67439.

Vella Mae Kraft Jantz, 91, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Wichita, KS. She was born January 2, 1929 in Wichita to Walter and Alma (Mehl) Kingan.Vella Mae was a longtime Holyrood, KS resident, living there since age four. She married Clarence Kraft in Holyrood on December 8, 1948. She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Ladies’ Aide, Quilting Bee, and the Red Hats. She worked as the city treasurer and clerk for many years as well as a cook at the Little Chef Café and the Big L.Vella Mae is survived by her daughters, Gayle Woodhouse (Woody) of Emporia, KS, Karla Reif (Eldon) of Holyrood, and Leah Redding (Rusty) of Wichita; and grandsons, Zachary Redding of Odessa, FL, Wyatt Redding (Aubry) of Lenexa, KS, and Tanner Redding of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence and brother, Ralph Kingan.Visitation: 11:00 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.Graveside service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Holyrood.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS. 67439.

Vella Mae Kraft Jantz

Virginia L. (Venning) Ransopher, age 97, entered into rest on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kansas. She was born on January 31, 1923 in Concordia, Kansas to Harry and Bertha (Bender) Venning. She was a graduate of Concordia High School. Virginia also attended Kansas State University and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. On January 27, 1943 she married Bill Ransopher. They celebrated 62 great years of marriage. Bill preceded her in death on September 4, 2005. To this marriage three children were born, Jack, Janet and Ann. Virginia worked as a bookkeeper alongside Bill at George W. Hays &amp; Son, a business they owned and operated in Clyde for many years. She was a former member of P.E.O. and Research Club. She belonged to several bridge clubs and was an avid fan of Kansas State Football and the Kansas City Royals. She loved the game of golf and Bill and she were members of the Concordia Country Club for many years. Virginia and Bill loved to travel, and most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Jack Ransopher (Bonnie, Clyde, KS.; 2 daughters, Ann Lowell (Jay, Concordia, KS.; Janet Graber, Oklahoma City, OK.; 6 grandchildren, Sandra Parr (Donn, Amy Allen (Klay, Rick Graber, Robin Markwell (Tripp, Rans Lowell (Allegra, Leah Loring (Michael, 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill”, and parents, Harry and Bertha, a sister, Dorothy Murry, daughter-in-law, Eileen Ransopher. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 1-5 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service to be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020 all at the Chaput Mortuary, Clyde, with Joshua Meyer officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Clyde.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Park Villa Nursing Home or Clyde Area Foundation, c/o Chaput Mortuary, PO Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.&nbsp; For online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>

Virginia L. (Venning) Ransopher, age 97, entered into rest on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kansas. She was born on January 31, 1923 in Concordia, Kansas to Harry and Bertha (Bender) Venning. She was a graduate of Concordia High School. Virginia also attended Kansas State University and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. On January 27, 1943 she married Bill Ransopher. They celebrated 62 great years of marriage. Bill preceded her in death on September 4, 2005. To this marriage three children were born, Jack, Janet and Ann. Virginia worked as a bookkeeper alongside Bill at George W. Hays &amp; Son, a business they owned and operated in Clyde for many years. She was a former member of P.E.O. and Research Club. She belonged to several bridge clubs and was an avid fan of Kansas State Football and the Kansas City Royals. She loved the game of golf and Bill and she were members of the Concordia Country Club for many years. Virginia and Bill loved to travel, and most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Jack Ransopher (Bonnie, Clyde, KS.; 2 daughters, Ann Lowell (Jay, Concordia, KS.; Janet Graber, Oklahoma City, OK.; 6 grandchildren, Sandra Parr (Donn, Amy Allen (Klay, Rick Graber, Robin Markwell (Tripp, Rans Lowell (Allegra, Leah Loring (Michael, 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill”, and parents, Harry and Bertha, a sister, Dorothy Murry, daughter-in-law, Eileen Ransopher. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 1-5 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service to be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020 all at the Chaput Mortuary, Clyde, with Joshua Meyer officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Clyde.Memorial Contributions may be given to Park Villa Nursing Home or Clyde Area Foundation, c/o Chaput Mortuary, PO Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.&nbsp; For online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>

Virginia L. (Venning) Ransopher

Scott Robert Cram, 39, son of Becky and Jim Cram was born on June 7, 1980. He passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 . Scott had a great love of life which he lived to the fullest. He had an infectious smile, care-free attitude and a loving nature. Scott enjoyed motocross and Kansas University basketball; he was inspired by uplifting music and the Word of God. His positive personality made him a much loved member of his Kansas and California communities

Scott graduated from Salina Central High School and attended Saddleback Junior College. He was a sales representative for Lexus.

A man of faith, he was a beloved son, brother, uncle and cousin with many friends who will miss him dearly.

Surviving are his parents; brother, Marc Cram, Mission Viejo, CA; special friend, Twee Hayes and her son Troy, Southern, CA; grandmother, Glennie Schmidt, Larned, KS; Aunt Janet (who was like a sister) and her family Randy, Madison and Taylor Naus, Calhoun, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Rod Schmidt (Patty) Larned, KS, John Schmidt, Pawnee Rock, KS, Karl Schmidt (Emily, Overland Park, KS, Patsy Nelson (Mike) and Betty Dickerson (Tom, Albuquerque, NM, Charles Cram (Sandy, Krum, TX, Mary Myers (Jack, Littleton, CO; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene Schmidt, Ole and Margerie Cram.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday June 6, 2020.

Due to gathering restrictions family and friends are invited to watch the service at the following links;&nbsp;<a href="https://facebook.com/scott.cram.memorial" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/scott.cram.memorial</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/celltech161" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/celltech161</a>.

Memorials to: Carl’s Cause, First Presbyterian Church Salina, AMBUCS or a charity of choice.

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 </figure>Scott Robert Cram, 39, son of Becky and Jim Cram was born on June 7, 1980. He passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 . Scott had a great love of life which he lived to the fullest. He had an infectious smile, care-free attitude and a loving nature. Scott enjoyed motocross and Kansas University basketball; he was inspired by uplifting music and the Word of God. His positive personality made him a much loved member of his Kansas and California communitiesScott graduated from Salina Central High School and attended Saddleback Junior College. He was a sales representative for Lexus.A man of faith, he was a beloved son, brother, uncle and cousin with many friends who will miss him dearly.Surviving are his parents; brother, Marc Cram, Mission Viejo, CA; special friend, Twee Hayes and her son Troy, Southern, CA; grandmother, Glennie Schmidt, Larned, KS; Aunt Janet (who was like a sister) and her family Randy, Madison and Taylor Naus, Calhoun, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Rod Schmidt (Patty) Larned, KS, John Schmidt, Pawnee Rock, KS, Karl Schmidt (Emily, Overland Park, KS, Patsy Nelson (Mike) and Betty Dickerson (Tom, Albuquerque, NM, Charles Cram (Sandy, Krum, TX, Mary Myers (Jack, Littleton, CO; and many cousins.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene Schmidt, Ole and Margerie Cram.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday June 6, 2020.Due to gathering restrictions family and friends are invited to watch the service at the following links;&nbsp;<a href="https://facebook.com/scott.cram.memorial" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/scott.cram.memorial</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/celltech161" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/celltech161</a>.Memorials to: Carl’s Cause, First Presbyterian Church Salina, AMBUCS or a charity of choice.

Scott Robert Cram

Marilyn Gayle Fee, 81, passed May 30, 2020. She was born March 14, 1939 west of Alva, OK, to Everett and Stella Murrow. She was the youngest of four children.

She attended Northwestern University in Alva, OK, and received her master’s degree from the University of Illinois. She became a teacher in 1960, retiring in 1998. Her last 29 years of teaching were at Ell-Salina High School, Brookville, KS.

She married Thomas W. Fee on August 18, 1960. The had one child, Gailyn Sue. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leon Murrow and sister, LaJune Ledesma.

She is survived by her husband, Tom; daughter, Gailyn Williams (Badger); three grandchildren, Jessica Dworshak (Chris Dowdy, Bryce Dworshak (Haley Dworshak); Lindsey Dworshak (Adam Flinn); and a brother, Wayne Lee Murrow.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Patrons are encouraged to wear masks and social distances protocols will be observed.

Marilyn Gayle Fee, 81, passed May 30, 2020. She was born March 14, 1939 west of Alva, OK, to Everett and Stella Murrow. She was the youngest of four children.She attended Northwestern University in Alva, OK, and received her master’s degree from the University of Illinois. She became a teacher in 1960, retiring in 1998. Her last 29 years of teaching were at Ell-Salina High School, Brookville, KS.She married Thomas W. Fee on August 18, 1960. The had one child, Gailyn Sue. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leon Murrow and sister, LaJune Ledesma.She is survived by her husband, Tom; daughter, Gailyn Williams (Badger); three grandchildren, Jessica Dworshak (Chris Dowdy, Bryce Dworshak (Haley Dworshak); Lindsey Dworshak (Adam Flinn); and a brother, Wayne Lee Murrow.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Patrons are encouraged to wear masks and social distances protocols will be observed.

Marilyn Gayle Fee

&nbsp; Steven John Boast, 53, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020. Steven was born in Aylesbury, England on August 4, 1966, a son of the late Fay Ann (Quinn) and Charles Boast. Survivors include 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Steven John Boast, 53, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020. Steven was born in Aylesbury, England on August 4, 1966, a son of the late Fay Ann (Quinn) and Charles Boast. Survivors include 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steven John Boast

Dorothy Anne was born July 9, 1938, to Glen and Helen (Ebeling) Hanshaw in Morrowville, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Morrowville, where she graduated in 1956.

Dorothy was married to Duane Nespor and made their home in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; As a couple, they had two children, Greg and Jeanne.&nbsp; Dorothy worked for Beech Aircraft in the Accounting Department and for Beechcraft Hawker Corp. as an Assistant to the Staff Accountant for many years.

In August 1975, Dorothy married Jerry Lohnes in Galveston, Texas.&nbsp; The couple lived in the Bay Area, South of Houston for 17 years, where they owned and operated a sanitation company.&nbsp; In February 1978, their son, JP was born.

In 1988, Dorothy and her family moved back to Kansas to be near her mother and their family. She was employed at Casey’s General Store in Belleville, Kansas for many years.

In her free time, she enjoyed fishing, playing cards and gardening.

Surviving Dorothy are her children: Jeanne Krenke and her husband Todd of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and JP Lohnes and his wife Jill of Velva, North Dakota; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Slama of Washington, Kansas; brother, Carl Hanshaw of Tulsa, Oklahoma and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Jerry; son Greg; parents; brother Jim and sister Betty.

Dorothy passed away on May 31, 2020 at the Belleville Health Care Center at the age of 81.

Funeral service will be held at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th St, Belleville, Kansas, on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 10:00 am, with burial to follow at the Morrowville City Cemetery.

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

<figure>
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 </figure>Dorothy Anne was born July 9, 1938, to Glen and Helen (Ebeling) Hanshaw in Morrowville, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Morrowville, where she graduated in 1956.Dorothy was married to Duane Nespor and made their home in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; As a couple, they had two children, Greg and Jeanne.&nbsp; Dorothy worked for Beech Aircraft in the Accounting Department and for Beechcraft Hawker Corp. as an Assistant to the Staff Accountant for many years.In August 1975, Dorothy married Jerry Lohnes in Galveston, Texas.&nbsp; The couple lived in the Bay Area, South of Houston for 17 years, where they owned and operated a sanitation company.&nbsp; In February 1978, their son, JP was born.In 1988, Dorothy and her family moved back to Kansas to be near her mother and their family. She was employed at Casey’s General Store in Belleville, Kansas for many years.In her free time, she enjoyed fishing, playing cards and gardening.Surviving Dorothy are her children: Jeanne Krenke and her husband Todd of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and JP Lohnes and his wife Jill of Velva, North Dakota; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Slama of Washington, Kansas; brother, Carl Hanshaw of Tulsa, Oklahoma and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Jerry; son Greg; parents; brother Jim and sister Betty.Dorothy passed away on May 31, 2020 at the Belleville Health Care Center at the age of 81.Funeral service will be held at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th St, Belleville, Kansas, on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 10:00 am, with burial to follow at the Morrowville City Cemetery.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Lohnes family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Dorothy A. (Hanshaw) Lohnes

&nbsp; Tracy Lynn Rhea, 44, of Canton, Kansas passed away at 12:20 a.m., Sunday, May 31st, 2020 unexpectedly at McPherson Hospital, McPherson. Tracy was born in McPherson, Kansas on July 2, 1975, a daughter of Lauren Hamm and Paulette (Campbell) Boeh. Tracy attended Hillsboro Grade School, Hillsboro Junior High and Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Kansas. Tracy enjoyed Joking with friends, her dogs , her truck and spending time with her friends and family. Tracy Lynn Hamm was united in marriage to Heath Eugene Rhea on February 14, 1997 in McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of two sons, Josh Eugene and Luke Allen She is survived by her husband Heath Rhea, of Canton, Kansas; her children, Josh Rhea and his wife Makayla, of McPherson, Kansas and Luke Rhea and his wife Toni, of Hutchinson, Kansas; her father Loren Hamm, of McPherson, Kansas; her mother Paulette Boeh and her husband Joe, of Hillsboro, Kansas; her sisters, Tina Hamm, of Moundridge, Kansas and Holly Hamm, of McPherson, Kansas. She is also survived by her grandson, Logan Rhea. Tracy was preceded in death by her son Austin Lee Rhea. A private family service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Tracy Lynn Rhea, 44, of Canton, Kansas passed away at 12:20 a.m., Sunday, May 31st, 2020 unexpectedly at McPherson Hospital, McPherson. Tracy was born in McPherson, Kansas on July 2, 1975, a daughter of Lauren Hamm and Paulette (Campbell) Boeh. Tracy attended Hillsboro Grade School, Hillsboro Junior High and Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Kansas. Tracy enjoyed Joking with friends, her dogs , her truck and spending time with her friends and family. Tracy Lynn Hamm was united in marriage to Heath Eugene Rhea on February 14, 1997 in McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of two sons, Josh Eugene and Luke Allen She is survived by her husband Heath Rhea, of Canton, Kansas; her children, Josh Rhea and his wife Makayla, of McPherson, Kansas and Luke Rhea and his wife Toni, of Hutchinson, Kansas; her father Loren Hamm, of McPherson, Kansas; her mother Paulette Boeh and her husband Joe, of Hillsboro, Kansas; her sisters, Tina Hamm, of Moundridge, Kansas and Holly Hamm, of McPherson, Kansas. She is also survived by her grandson, Logan Rhea. Tracy was preceded in death by her son Austin Lee Rhea. A private family service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tracy Lynn Rhea

&nbsp; Virginia Louise Kenney, 88, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 7:01 p.m., Saturday, May 30th, 2020 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Virginia was born in McPherson, Kansas on February 21, 1932, a daughter of Emilie (Flegel) and John Borth. Virginia attended the McPherson grade school, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church McPherson, where she served her church in many capacities and was the last living Charter Member. Viriginia was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner she also worked as the head cook for the Inman School District for many years. Virginia was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary, McPherson Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, baking, being out doors tending to her garden and spending time with her friends and family. Virginia Louise Borth was united in marriage to Kenneth Donald Kenney on July 2, 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson and they were blessed with the birth of three daughters, Susan, Karyn, and Paula. Kenneth died on December 13, 2005. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Walker, of Kaufman, Texas and Karyn Larson and her husband, Lyle, of Inman, Kansas; her son-in-law, Randy Premer, of McPherson, Kansas; her 10 grandchildren: Jamie Fernandez-Vinas (Rob, Jessica Peterson, Lynsi Giles (Josh, Nick Hague, Trevor Larson, Brandi Golemon (Bryan, Aaron Premer (Makenzie, Roy Walker, Shawn Walker, and Shane Walker; her eight great-grandchildren - Jaylee Giles, Ascher Fernandez-Vinas, Isabel Fernandez-Vinas, Adyson Giles, Jaxzen Giles, Remi Jo Golemon, Kourtney Golemon, and Reghan Premer with one on the way; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emilie Borth; her husband Kenneth; and a daughter Paula Premer; her brothers, Emil, Harold, John, and Daniel Borth; her sisters, Mary Kruse, Edna Niehage, Wilna Lattin, Trudy Frank, and Ellen Charlsen; a son-in-law, Clyde Walker; and a grandson, Danny Walker. Graveside service will be held at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kasnas, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 with Reverend Dale Dumperth officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, or Pleasantview Home and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Virginia Louise Kenney, 88, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 7:01 p.m., Saturday, May 30th, 2020 peacefully, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, Kansas. Virginia was born in McPherson, Kansas on February 21, 1932, a daughter of Emilie (Flegel) and John Borth. Virginia attended the McPherson grade school, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church McPherson, where she served her church in many capacities and was the last living Charter Member. Viriginia was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner she also worked as the head cook for the Inman School District for many years. Virginia was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary, McPherson Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, baking, being out doors tending to her garden and spending time with her friends and family. Virginia Louise Borth was united in marriage to Kenneth Donald Kenney on July 2, 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson and they were blessed with the birth of three daughters, Susan, Karyn, and Paula. Kenneth died on December 13, 2005. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Walker, of Kaufman, Texas and Karyn Larson and her husband, Lyle, of Inman, Kansas; her son-in-law, Randy Premer, of McPherson, Kansas; her 10 grandchildren: Jamie Fernandez-Vinas (Rob, Jessica Peterson, Lynsi Giles (Josh, Nick Hague, Trevor Larson, Brandi Golemon (Bryan, Aaron Premer (Makenzie, Roy Walker, Shawn Walker, and Shane Walker; her eight great-grandchildren - Jaylee Giles, Ascher Fernandez-Vinas, Isabel Fernandez-Vinas, Adyson Giles, Jaxzen Giles, Remi Jo Golemon, Kourtney Golemon, and Reghan Premer with one on the way; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emilie Borth; her husband Kenneth; and a daughter Paula Premer; her brothers, Emil, Harold, John, and Daniel Borth; her sisters, Mary Kruse, Edna Niehage, Wilna Lattin, Trudy Frank, and Ellen Charlsen; a son-in-law, Clyde Walker; and a grandson, Danny Walker. Graveside service will be held at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kasnas, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 with Reverend Dale Dumperth officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, or Pleasantview Home and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virginia Louise Kenney

Samuel H. Euler, 91, of Dwight, Kansas passed away on May 30, 2020 at Diversicare Nursing Facility in Council Grove, Kansas. Sam was born in Dwight, Kansas on April 6, 1929. 

He attended grade school at Hurino School in the rural Dwight area and graduated from Dwight Rural High School in 1947. He also attended Kansas State University. 

He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956 and then returned home to Dwight to farm. 

He married Alice M. Pierson on August 20, 1957. Alice passed away on June 30, 1999. On August 31, 2002, he married Lola Blim. Lola passed away on January 21, 2011. 

Sam loved the life of a farmer. He was happiest when he was out on a tractor working the land. Sam had a Grade A Dairy until 1969 and then took great pride in his Angus cowherd. 

He was a member of the Dwight Masonic Lodge and a life-long member of the Dwight United Methodist Church. Sam was an active member in the United Methodist Men. He sang tenor in the choir for many years. He also served in every leadership position in the church on the boards and committees of the church. Sam and Alice trained and served as lay speakers at Unite Methodist churches throughout eastern Kansas. 

Sam also served for many years on the Morris County Soil Conservation Board receiving numerous awards and recognition for his service. 

Sam is survived by his two children: Stephen L. Euler (Diane) of Dwight, Kansas and Sharon K. Euler (Doug Armstrong, of Gladstone, Missouri, 2 grandchildren, Kaleena Delk of Skiatook, Oklahoma and Lexia Anthony (Jessen) of Lacey, Washington, and 4 great-grandchildren, Destiny and Joey Delk , Troy and Gabrielle Anthony and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Alice, his wife Lola, his parents, Lewis E. and Hazel M. Euler, his sisters, Imogene Ruth Kennon and Doris Inlow and his brother, Clyde E. Euler. 

Private graveside service to be held at the Dwight Cemetery with a Celebration of Life to be announced at a future date. Memorials may be made to the Dwight United Methodist Church, Dwight, Kansas in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 273, Council Grove, Kansas 66846.

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 </figure>Samuel H. Euler, 91, of Dwight, Kansas passed away on May 30, 2020 at Diversicare Nursing Facility in Council Grove, Kansas. Sam was born in Dwight, Kansas on April 6, 1929. He attended grade school at Hurino School in the rural Dwight area and graduated from Dwight Rural High School in 1947. He also attended Kansas State University. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956 and then returned home to Dwight to farm. He married Alice M. Pierson on August 20, 1957. Alice passed away on June 30, 1999. On August 31, 2002, he married Lola Blim. Lola passed away on January 21, 2011. Sam loved the life of a farmer. He was happiest when he was out on a tractor working the land. Sam had a Grade A Dairy until 1969 and then took great pride in his Angus cowherd. He was a member of the Dwight Masonic Lodge and a life-long member of the Dwight United Methodist Church. Sam was an active member in the United Methodist Men. He sang tenor in the choir for many years. He also served in every leadership position in the church on the boards and committees of the church. Sam and Alice trained and served as lay speakers at Unite Methodist churches throughout eastern Kansas. Sam also served for many years on the Morris County Soil Conservation Board receiving numerous awards and recognition for his service. Sam is survived by his two children: Stephen L. Euler (Diane) of Dwight, Kansas and Sharon K. Euler (Doug Armstrong, of Gladstone, Missouri, 2 grandchildren, Kaleena Delk of Skiatook, Oklahoma and Lexia Anthony (Jessen) of Lacey, Washington, and 4 great-grandchildren, Destiny and Joey Delk , Troy and Gabrielle Anthony and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice, his wife Lola, his parents, Lewis E. and Hazel M. Euler, his sisters, Imogene Ruth Kennon and Doris Inlow and his brother, Clyde E. Euler. Private graveside service to be held at the Dwight Cemetery with a Celebration of Life to be announced at a future date. Memorials may be made to the Dwight United Methodist Church, Dwight, Kansas in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 273, Council Grove, Kansas 66846.

Samuel H. Euler

&nbsp; Margarita C. "Margie" Gentry, 71, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Abilene. She was born January 1, 1949 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the daughter of Manuel and Manuela (Vigil) Calderon. 

Growing up in Garden Grove, California, Margie attended local schools, graduated from Garden Grove High School and earned her Associates Degree from Brown Mackie of Salina. 

1965, she married Larry Lee Gentry, later divorcing. 

Margie had been employed by Alco Duckwall offices, retiring after thirty years. 

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, making pottery and planting morning glories. 

Margie was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a brother. 

She is survived by: two sons, Larry Gentry of Abilene, Jim Gentry of Manhattan; one sister, Naomi Calderon; three brothers, Miguel, Daniel and Samuel Calderon; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 4th at the Abilene Cemetery with Pastor Jack Gilstrap officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N, Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Margarita C. "Margie" Gentry, 71, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Abilene. She was born January 1, 1949 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the daughter of Manuel and Manuela (Vigil) Calderon. Growing up in Garden Grove, California, Margie attended local schools, graduated from Garden Grove High School and earned her Associates Degree from Brown Mackie of Salina. 1965, she married Larry Lee Gentry, later divorcing. Margie had been employed by Alco Duckwall offices, retiring after thirty years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, making pottery and planting morning glories. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a brother. She is survived by: two sons, Larry Gentry of Abilene, Jim Gentry of Manhattan; one sister, Naomi Calderon; three brothers, Miguel, Daniel and Samuel Calderon; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 4th at the Abilene Cemetery with Pastor Jack Gilstrap officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N, Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Margarita C. "Margie" Gentry

&nbsp; Christian Burial for Dorothea F. Lorson, age 98, formerly of rural Hope, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery south of Elmo with Father Peter O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held separately for immediate family. Dorothea was born June 26, 1921, on the family farm south of Dillon and died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Via Christi Village in Wichita. She was a daughter of John O. and Wilhelmina S. “Minnie” (Hoffman) Lorson and lived on the family farm until moving to Wichita in 2011. She attended Tennessee School and graduated from Hope High School in 1939. She then lived with her parents until their deaths, her dad in 1977 and her mother in 1990. She was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Elmo and the Altar Society. She leaves a sister, Bernice Scanlan of Wichita, many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Roberta Welch and Marlene Pryor; brother John “Gene” Lorson; and nephews Patrick Scanlan, Kenny Pryor and Donald Pryor. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothea’s memory to St. Columba Church or Catholic Charities of Salina, Inc. and may be sent in care of Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Christian Burial for Dorothea F. Lorson, age 98, formerly of rural Hope, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery south of Elmo with Father Peter O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held separately for immediate family. Dorothea was born June 26, 1921, on the family farm south of Dillon and died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Via Christi Village in Wichita. She was a daughter of John O. and Wilhelmina S. “Minnie” (Hoffman) Lorson and lived on the family farm until moving to Wichita in 2011. She attended Tennessee School and graduated from Hope High School in 1939. She then lived with her parents until their deaths, her dad in 1977 and her mother in 1990. She was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church in Elmo and the Altar Society. She leaves a sister, Bernice Scanlan of Wichita, many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Roberta Welch and Marlene Pryor; brother John “Gene” Lorson; and nephews Patrick Scanlan, Kenny Pryor and Donald Pryor. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothea’s memory to St. Columba Church or Catholic Charities of Salina, Inc. and may be sent in care of Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothea F. Lorson

&nbsp; John Edward Gilbert Sr., 80, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. John was born in Beaumont, Texas on April 1, 1940, a son of the late Pinky (Williams) and James Gilbert. He had experience in welding and refrigeration. He was a cowboy and loved horses, rode in parades, and took all the kids for buggy rides. Survivors include his wife, Vera Gilbert, of the home; three daughters, Evelyn Kency, of Salina, Sharmaine Poole, of Wichita, Jonnie Arnold, (Robert, of Phoenix, Arizona; three sons, John Gilbert Jr., (Quecia, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Shaun Gilbert, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Telly Gilbert, of Lawrence; sisters Ruby Chaison, of Beaumont, Texas, Sister Mary Magdala Gilbert, of Baltimore, Maryland, and Lillie Davis, of St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation will be Friday, June 5, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am, at the funeral home, with Pastor Eric Malone officiating. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; John Edward Gilbert Sr., 80, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. John was born in Beaumont, Texas on April 1, 1940, a son of the late Pinky (Williams) and James Gilbert. He had experience in welding and refrigeration. He was a cowboy and loved horses, rode in parades, and took all the kids for buggy rides. Survivors include his wife, Vera Gilbert, of the home; three daughters, Evelyn Kency, of Salina, Sharmaine Poole, of Wichita, Jonnie Arnold, (Robert, of Phoenix, Arizona; three sons, John Gilbert Jr., (Quecia, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Shaun Gilbert, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Telly Gilbert, of Lawrence; sisters Ruby Chaison, of Beaumont, Texas, Sister Mary Magdala Gilbert, of Baltimore, Maryland, and Lillie Davis, of St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation will be Friday, June 5, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am, at the funeral home, with Pastor Eric Malone officiating. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

John Edward Gilbert Sr.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM Wednesday, June 3 at the St. John's Catholic Church in Beloit followed by burial in Elmwood Cemetery. 

A rosary service will take place at 10 AM Wednesday at the Church. 

Visitation will be from 9 AM to 7 PM Tuesday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be given to the VFW Post #6242.

Charles F. BodenDecember 24, 1929 - May 29, 2020Funeral services will be at 11 AM Wednesday, June 3 at the St. John's Catholic Church in Beloit followed by burial in Elmwood Cemetery. A rosary service will take place at 10 AM Wednesday at the Church. Visitation will be from 9 AM to 7 PM Tuesday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the VFW Post #6242.

Charles F. Boden

Elizabeth Siebert Tibbetts died on May 29, 2020, at the age of 99. She was born December 9, 1920, in Marion, Kansas, the daughter of Walter &amp; Eva (Bryan) Siebert. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Tibbetts, parents Walter and Eva Siebert, and her brother Paul Siebert. She graduated from Marion High School in 1938 and went on to achieve her teaching certificate from Emporia State. She taught school in Alune, Kansas. She married Jim Tibbetts on September 19, 1942, and they celebrated 70 years of married life. They moved to Belleville, Kansas, in 1947.

Survivors include her daughter Paula Simms (Douglas) of Belleville, son James C. Tibbetts (Beverly) of Lansing, Kansas, grandchildren Christine Conn (Michael, Snoqualmie, WA, James K. Simms (Anne, Daykin, NE, Julia Werthman (Jeffrey, Easton, K, Jill Luse (Brian, Olathe, KS, seven great-grandchildren, Spencer and Libby Conn, Tucker and Riley Simms, Maddy Werthmann, and Abby and Jason Luse, sister in law Joan Tibbetts-Baker of Olathe, Kansas, nieces and nephews.

Lib was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church, Mariners and United Presbyterian Women. She taught Sunday School, and helped in many ways at the church. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood (Chapter BM) for more than 75 years, being initiated in Marion, Kansas, in 1943. She served as President of Chapter BM in 1952. Lib was also involved in the As You Like It, Shakespeare Study and Coke Clubs. She liked to golf, and was active in the Country Club Ladies Organization.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 2, 2020, from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at the United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, with Pastor Robert Frasier officiating. Burial will follow at the Belleville City Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to the United Presbyterian Church of Belleville, or Meadowlark Hospice, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville is entrusted with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Elizabeth Siebert Tibbetts died on May 29, 2020, at the age of 99. She was born December 9, 1920, in Marion, Kansas, the daughter of Walter &amp; Eva (Bryan) Siebert. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Tibbetts, parents Walter and Eva Siebert, and her brother Paul Siebert. She graduated from Marion High School in 1938 and went on to achieve her teaching certificate from Emporia State. She taught school in Alune, Kansas. She married Jim Tibbetts on September 19, 1942, and they celebrated 70 years of married life. They moved to Belleville, Kansas, in 1947.Survivors include her daughter Paula Simms (Douglas) of Belleville, son James C. Tibbetts (Beverly) of Lansing, Kansas, grandchildren Christine Conn (Michael, Snoqualmie, WA, James K. Simms (Anne, Daykin, NE, Julia Werthman (Jeffrey, Easton, K, Jill Luse (Brian, Olathe, KS, seven great-grandchildren, Spencer and Libby Conn, Tucker and Riley Simms, Maddy Werthmann, and Abby and Jason Luse, sister in law Joan Tibbetts-Baker of Olathe, Kansas, nieces and nephews.Lib was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church, Mariners and United Presbyterian Women. She taught Sunday School, and helped in many ways at the church. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood (Chapter BM) for more than 75 years, being initiated in Marion, Kansas, in 1943. She served as President of Chapter BM in 1952. Lib was also involved in the As You Like It, Shakespeare Study and Coke Clubs. She liked to golf, and was active in the Country Club Ladies Organization.Visitation will be Tuesday, June 2, 2020, from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at the United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, with Pastor Robert Frasier officiating. Burial will follow at the Belleville City Cemetery.Memorials are requested to the United Presbyterian Church of Belleville, or Meadowlark Hospice, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville is entrusted with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Siebert Tibbetts

Patricia Ann Ortez, 99, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Vintage Park Living Center in Holton, Kansas. She was born on May 20, 1921 in Horton, Kansas the daughter of Bicente and Monica Rojas Ramirez. Pat attended school and grew up in Horton, Kansas, she then moved to Miami, Oklahoma for a short time. Pat then moved to Clay Center, Kansas living there for 45 years before returning to Horton. Pat was a photographer owning and operating her own studio called Pat's Studio in Clay Center for many years before retiring. She was a member of the American Professional Photographer Association, International Photographer Association, St. Leo's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Survivors include a brother, Greg Ramirez of Horton, Kansas; son-in-law, Rex (Sandy) Carlson of Clay Center, Kansas; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Joyce Ann Ortez Carlson, sister, Mary, 4 brothers, Antonio, Aristeo, John and Anthony Ramirez.

Visitation: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook funeral home in Clay Center, Kansas.

Graveside service: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Patricia Ortez memorial fund to be used for a high school scholarship and may be sent in care of the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary.

&nbsp;A Mass of Celebration will be held at a later date in Horton, Kansas.&nbsp; A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

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 </figure>Patricia Ann Ortez, 99, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Vintage Park Living Center in Holton, Kansas. She was born on May 20, 1921 in Horton, Kansas the daughter of Bicente and Monica Rojas Ramirez. Pat attended school and grew up in Horton, Kansas, she then moved to Miami, Oklahoma for a short time. Pat then moved to Clay Center, Kansas living there for 45 years before returning to Horton. Pat was a photographer owning and operating her own studio called Pat's Studio in Clay Center for many years before retiring. She was a member of the American Professional Photographer Association, International Photographer Association, St. Leo's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Survivors include a brother, Greg Ramirez of Horton, Kansas; son-in-law, Rex (Sandy) Carlson of Clay Center, Kansas; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Joyce Ann Ortez Carlson, sister, Mary, 4 brothers, Antonio, Aristeo, John and Anthony Ramirez.Visitation: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook funeral home in Clay Center, Kansas.Graveside service: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Patricia Ortez memorial fund to be used for a high school scholarship and may be sent in care of the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary.&nbsp;A Mass of Celebration will be held at a later date in Horton, Kansas.&nbsp; A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Patricia Ann Ortez

Ronnie’s life began on February 14, 1939 at home in Herington. He was the son of Daniel and Leah (Berg) Barrett. 

 He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek. 

 He was a 1958 graduate of Herington High School and attended Washburn University.  

Ronnie served his country in the United States Army Reserves for over 20 years. 

 He had worked for Anderson/Oxandale quarry before becoming a police officer in the City of Herington, an agent for the Kansas Department of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control and in “retirement” a security officer for Aldersgate Security.  

Ronnie was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed fixing lawn mowers. 

 He was an avid auction sale attendee and would often buy something because it was a good price then give it away.  His dream was to outbid everyone at an auction someday.  

He had to read the morning newspaper daily and was devoted to his wife Patricia and family. 

 Ronnie and Patricia enjoyed 60 years of marriage. They were wed on September 6, 1959 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lyons Creek. 

 His loving family includes his wife Patricia Barrett of Auburn; children April (Mark) Millikan of Topeka, Matthew (Brandi) Barrett of Fairfield, CA, Faith ( Michael ) Martin of Topeka, Amber (Burt) Wickersham of Lawrence, Aaron (Leonita) Barrett of Vallejo, CA and Rachel Gray of Topeka; grandchildren Terah (Christopher) Baldridge, Kayleigh (Kyle) Biggs, Hayden (Adriana) Barrett, James (Olivia) Edwards, Brandy (Nick) Jensen, Shaun Martin, Andrew (Dani) Edwards, Kaity (Keegan) Cole, Alexander Wickersham, Josh Gray, Jordan Gray, and Jaden Gray; great grandchildren Kaelyn, Jayce, Libby, Laine, Isabella, James, Aiden, Ian and Cheyenne; and his brother James Barrett of Mexico.  

Ronnie went home to meet his Savior on May 27, 2020 from the University of Kansas- St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. 

 He is preceded in death by his parents, son Daniel David Barrett, and brothers Walter, Lloyd, LaVern and Bobby Barrett. 

 His family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lyons Creek where his funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.  Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.  Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Topeka Rescue Mission in care of the funeral home.  Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Ronnie at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure>Ronnie’s life began on February 14, 1939 at home in Herington. He was the son of Daniel and Leah (Berg) Barrett. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek. He was a 1958 graduate of Herington High School and attended Washburn University. Ronnie served his country in the United States Army Reserves for over 20 years. He had worked for Anderson/Oxandale quarry before becoming a police officer in the City of Herington, an agent for the Kansas Department of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control and in “retirement” a security officer for Aldersgate Security. Ronnie was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed fixing lawn mowers. He was an avid auction sale attendee and would often buy something because it was a good price then give it away. His dream was to outbid everyone at an auction someday. He had to read the morning newspaper daily and was devoted to his wife Patricia and family. Ronnie and Patricia enjoyed 60 years of marriage. They were wed on September 6, 1959 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lyons Creek. His loving family includes his wife Patricia Barrett of Auburn; children April (Mark) Millikan of Topeka, Matthew (Brandi) Barrett of Fairfield, CA, Faith ( Michael ) Martin of Topeka, Amber (Burt) Wickersham of Lawrence, Aaron (Leonita) Barrett of Vallejo, CA and Rachel Gray of Topeka; grandchildren Terah (Christopher) Baldridge, Kayleigh (Kyle) Biggs, Hayden (Adriana) Barrett, James (Olivia) Edwards, Brandy (Nick) Jensen, Shaun Martin, Andrew (Dani) Edwards, Kaity (Keegan) Cole, Alexander Wickersham, Josh Gray, Jordan Gray, and Jaden Gray; great grandchildren Kaelyn, Jayce, Libby, Laine, Isabella, James, Aiden, Ian and Cheyenne; and his brother James Barrett of Mexico. Ronnie went home to meet his Savior on May 27, 2020 from the University of Kansas- St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Daniel David Barrett, and brothers Walter, Lloyd, LaVern and Bobby Barrett. His family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lyons Creek where his funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Topeka Rescue Mission in care of the funeral home. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Ronnie at www.ymzfh.com.

Ronald Lee Barrett

Loretta M. Engelbert, 92, passed away peacefully May 27, 2020 at the Mitchell County Hospital.

Born April 1, 1928, Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Kate Engelbert, sister RoseMarie Childers, and brother Donnie Engelbert.&nbsp; She is survived by cousins Sheryl Henry, Pam Griffeth, Barb Simmons, Jodi File, Pat Goddard, Roselyn Bowers, JR Simmons, and Hank Haneberg. &nbsp; Private family service pending.

During her working years Loretta had a variety of jobs including secretary in St. Louis and then later in San Antonio, Tx.&nbsp; In 2000 Loretta returned to Beloit to care for her brother.&nbsp; She loved to join her classmates for lunches and visit with the many friends that stopped by to see her.&nbsp;

Loretta was described as having a heart of gold and a feisty bubbly personality.&nbsp; The family wishes to thank Dr. Fugate and all the nurses at the hospital who provided such loving care during her last days.&nbsp;

We will greatly miss this gracious and truly “coolest” lady who loved to have her Bud Light every night.

A Private family burial will take place.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Kansas Humane Society in care of Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments, 302 N. Hersey Ave. Beloit, KS 67420.&nbsp;

Loretta M. Engelbert, 92, passed away peacefully May 27, 2020 at the Mitchell County Hospital.Born April 1, 1928, Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Kate Engelbert, sister RoseMarie Childers, and brother Donnie Engelbert.&nbsp; She is survived by cousins Sheryl Henry, Pam Griffeth, Barb Simmons, Jodi File, Pat Goddard, Roselyn Bowers, JR Simmons, and Hank Haneberg. &nbsp; Private family service pending.During her working years Loretta had a variety of jobs including secretary in St. Louis and then later in San Antonio, Tx.&nbsp; In 2000 Loretta returned to Beloit to care for her brother.&nbsp; She loved to join her classmates for lunches and visit with the many friends that stopped by to see her.&nbsp;Loretta was described as having a heart of gold and a feisty bubbly personality.&nbsp; The family wishes to thank Dr. Fugate and all the nurses at the hospital who provided such loving care during her last days.&nbsp;We will greatly miss this gracious and truly “coolest” lady who loved to have her Bud Light every night.A Private family burial will take place.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Kansas Humane Society in care of Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments, 302 N. Hersey Ave. Beloit, KS 67420.&nbsp;

Loretta M. Engelbert

Michael E. Andrews, 67, Hedville, died Friday, March 27, 2020 in Salina. Michael was born August 7, 1952 in Salina to William and Marjorie (Zorn) Andrews.

Michael was a graduate of Tescott High School Class of 1970 and went on to work at Phillips Lighting for numerous years before retiring from the company. He made many great friends while working at Phillips that truly impacted his life. Michael and Deborah (Debe) spent many years together before parting ways in 1992 but still remaining close friends. Michael was a proud Harley Rider and loved going on bike runs and seeing the beautiful sights of Kansas. He loved his 2 dogs, Jake &amp; Jasper and truly cherished his friendships and would never turn down a Keystone or an Iced Tea. Michael was always there to lend a hand and was constantly working on numerous projects not only for himself but for others. He truly was a talented welder and very talented handyman.

He was preceded in death by his late ex-wife Debe, his father, William, and his brother, Marvin.

Survivors include his mother, Marjorie, his brothers, JD Andrews and Veryl Andrews (Brenda) and his children Travis Andrews &amp; Shawn Andrews (Rich Schuman). His Grandchildren, Chelsie Andrews (Levi) Garrett Schuman, Zachary Schuman, Madi Schuman (Kyle) TerrenAndrews, Rain Andrews, and River Andrews. And one great grandson. Along with nieces and nephews and numerous lifelong friends.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Glendale Cemetery. A lunch will follow at the Rolling Hills Zoo Picnic area.

The family request that any memorials in Michaels name be made to the Salina Animal Shelter or Kindred Hospice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Directions to Glendale Cemetery- From I-70 take the Brookville/Tescott Exit - Go North towards Tescott- Go about two miles to Glendale- Go across bridge and train tracks- Turn East on Watkins Road (gravel road)- Cemetery is about a 1/4 mile on Watkins Road

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 </figure>Michael E. Andrews, 67, Hedville, died Friday, March 27, 2020 in Salina. Michael was born August 7, 1952 in Salina to William and Marjorie (Zorn) Andrews.Michael was a graduate of Tescott High School Class of 1970 and went on to work at Phillips Lighting for numerous years before retiring from the company. He made many great friends while working at Phillips that truly impacted his life. Michael and Deborah (Debe) spent many years together before parting ways in 1992 but still remaining close friends. Michael was a proud Harley Rider and loved going on bike runs and seeing the beautiful sights of Kansas. He loved his 2 dogs, Jake &amp; Jasper and truly cherished his friendships and would never turn down a Keystone or an Iced Tea. Michael was always there to lend a hand and was constantly working on numerous projects not only for himself but for others. He truly was a talented welder and very talented handyman.He was preceded in death by his late ex-wife Debe, his father, William, and his brother, Marvin.Survivors include his mother, Marjorie, his brothers, JD Andrews and Veryl Andrews (Brenda) and his children Travis Andrews &amp; Shawn Andrews (Rich Schuman). His Grandchildren, Chelsie Andrews (Levi) Garrett Schuman, Zachary Schuman, Madi Schuman (Kyle) TerrenAndrews, Rain Andrews, and River Andrews. And one great grandson. Along with nieces and nephews and numerous lifelong friends.Cremation was chosen. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Glendale Cemetery. A lunch will follow at the Rolling Hills Zoo Picnic area.The family request that any memorials in Michaels name be made to the Salina Animal Shelter or Kindred Hospice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.Directions to Glendale Cemetery- From I-70 take the Brookville/Tescott Exit - Go North towards Tescott- Go about two miles to Glendale- Go across bridge and train tracks- Turn East on Watkins Road (gravel road)- Cemetery is about a 1/4 mile on Watkins Road

Michael E. Andrews

James “Toby” Tobin Johnson Jr., 85, Lake of the Forrest, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away on May 18, 2020, surrounded by family and friends.

Toby was born November 9, 1934, in Hutchinson, KS, to James Tobin Sr. and Katherine (George) Johnson. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1952. He next went on to Fort Hays State University, where he was a dynamite athlete. Three-sport letterman, making school history in football, basketball, and track, but Toby always said four, including baseball. He was proud of his athletic accomplishments. Football and basketball- 3-year starter, 4-year lettermen, 2nd team all-conference, all American honorable mention, and held the school record for pole vault and javelin. His college athletic career ended in 1957 when he graduated from FHSU.

Toby was a high school football coach, teacher, and a business owner.

He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in Hays, KS, sponsored a Seniors Golf Tournament in Ellinwood, KS, and was Commissioner of the Wheat Bowl.

Toby leaves behind his wife, Marty (McKee) Johnson; daughters Jill Puetz (Ken) of Salina, KS and Kappy Park (Scott) of Prairie Village, KS, son Jay Johnson (Lisa) of Las Vegas NV; 7 step children; 7 grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; brother Mike Johnson (Gwen) of Abilene; and multiple nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Carolyn Johnson; wife Joanna Johnson; sister Mary Virginia Kriwiel.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>James “Toby” Tobin Johnson Jr., 85, Lake of the Forrest, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away on May 18, 2020, surrounded by family and friends.Toby was born November 9, 1934, in Hutchinson, KS, to James Tobin Sr. and Katherine (George) Johnson. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1952. He next went on to Fort Hays State University, where he was a dynamite athlete. Three-sport letterman, making school history in football, basketball, and track, but Toby always said four, including baseball. He was proud of his athletic accomplishments. Football and basketball- 3-year starter, 4-year lettermen, 2nd team all-conference, all American honorable mention, and held the school record for pole vault and javelin. His college athletic career ended in 1957 when he graduated from FHSU.Toby was a high school football coach, teacher, and a business owner.He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in Hays, KS, sponsored a Seniors Golf Tournament in Ellinwood, KS, and was Commissioner of the Wheat Bowl.Toby leaves behind his wife, Marty (McKee) Johnson; daughters Jill Puetz (Ken) of Salina, KS and Kappy Park (Scott) of Prairie Village, KS, son Jay Johnson (Lisa) of Las Vegas NV; 7 step children; 7 grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; brother Mike Johnson (Gwen) of Abilene; and multiple nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Carolyn Johnson; wife Joanna Johnson; sister Mary Virginia Kriwiel.A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina in care of Ryan Mortuary.

James “Toby” Tobin Johnson Jr.

Stanley Edward Briggs was born on December 5, 1934, in Ottawa County, Kansas, the second son of Helen Walmsley Briggs and Edward Paul Briggs.&nbsp; He departed his earthly life on May 28, 2020 at the age of 85.

Stanley would be known throughout his life as a farmer.&nbsp; The family farm had been passed down through generations, beginning when Stanley’s Great Grandpa Walmsley received the land as part of the Homestead Act by President Ulysses S. Grant after the Civil War. &nbsp;Growing up on the family farm with his mother and his brother Carmen, Stanley attended early school in a one room schoolhouse in Lamar, Ottawa County, Kansas.&nbsp; He often told stories of riding his horse bareback to school, tying up his horse, only to find the horse gone when he got out of school. &nbsp;Walking home he would arrive to find his horse there waiting, apparently with a mind of his own much like his owner. His whole life Stanley would be quite fond of animals. As a young boy he enjoyed a variety of dogs, cats, and even a pet raccoon and later a monkey.&nbsp; Stanley was very involved in 4H and earned several first place and Champion ribbons at the Ottawa County Fair for his prized cow, Donie, and several pigs and sheep. &nbsp;By the time Stanley was a teenager, he was running the family farm himself with the help of hired men and his brother, Carmen.&nbsp; He graduated from Miltonvale High School 1953, where his fondest memories were being on the football team and going undefeated all four years, so he said!&nbsp; He attended Cloud County Community College later moving on to Kansas State University where he met the love of his life, Ruth Marie Kohr, a student at K-State from Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; There were married on June 8, 1958.&nbsp; While living on the family farm they had three young sons and one daughter.&nbsp; Shortly after the birth of their daughter in 1970, &nbsp;Stanley returned to Kansas State University graduating in 1972 with a degree in agricultural engineering.&nbsp; He would spend the next several years moving with his young family from Manhattan, KS to Hesston, Ks, Bismarck, ND and Beloit, Ks before later returning to Ottawa Co. Kansas in 1981 to be closer to the farm.&nbsp; During those years, Stanley continued to farm even while working as an engineer for various engineering firms.&nbsp; In the 1980s, he decided to start his own manufacturing business where he would self-produce many products designed to improve the efficiency of farming. A deep thinker, he spent his life designing and tinkering with farm and truck products all with the intent of making farming more efficient.&nbsp; His work produced several engineering awards and patents in his name.

In his later years, his children all grown, married and moved away, Stanley would continue to farm until after the summer of 2012, when Stanley by his own accord, came home from the farm and told his wife Ruth, “I’m done.”&nbsp; And Stanley, being a very strong-willed man, was really quite done and he would never farm again.&nbsp; In the Spring of 2013, he sold his equipment and leased his land.&nbsp;&nbsp; The following years he began to travel around the country with Ruth, visiting their children and vacationing with them.&nbsp; In the Spring of 2019 Stanley and Ruth moved into a senior living facility in Olathe, Kansas where they enjoyed being closer to their oldest son and his family.

Stanley was a beloved father and grandfather. He was very proud of his children and their families and was fond of boasting about them. &nbsp;His grandchildren were the light of his life and he was very devoted to them and all their activities.&nbsp;&nbsp; His family’s love for him was so great and immense and the world is a little darker without him.&nbsp; Stanley was preceded in death by his mother Helen, his estranged father Ed, and his brother Carmen.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife of 61 years Ruth, his sons David (Carla, Bradley (Lori, Andrew (Lori) and daughter, Cynthia (Mauricio, and eight grandchildren with one great grandchild on the way later this year.

Funeral for Stanley will be Tuesday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at Wilson Family Funeral Home with visitation Monday from 4 -8 p.m.&nbsp; He will be interred at Hall Cemetery, Ottawa County, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, KS, or The Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org.

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 </figure>Stanley Edward Briggs was born on December 5, 1934, in Ottawa County, Kansas, the second son of Helen Walmsley Briggs and Edward Paul Briggs.&nbsp; He departed his earthly life on May 28, 2020 at the age of 85.Stanley would be known throughout his life as a farmer.&nbsp; The family farm had been passed down through generations, beginning when Stanley’s Great Grandpa Walmsley received the land as part of the Homestead Act by President Ulysses S. Grant after the Civil War. &nbsp;Growing up on the family farm with his mother and his brother Carmen, Stanley attended early school in a one room schoolhouse in Lamar, Ottawa County, Kansas.&nbsp; He often told stories of riding his horse bareback to school, tying up his horse, only to find the horse gone when he got out of school. &nbsp;Walking home he would arrive to find his horse there waiting, apparently with a mind of his own much like his owner. His whole life Stanley would be quite fond of animals. As a young boy he enjoyed a variety of dogs, cats, and even a pet raccoon and later a monkey.&nbsp; Stanley was very involved in 4H and earned several first place and Champion ribbons at the Ottawa County Fair for his prized cow, Donie, and several pigs and sheep. &nbsp;By the time Stanley was a teenager, he was running the family farm himself with the help of hired men and his brother, Carmen.&nbsp; He graduated from Miltonvale High School 1953, where his fondest memories were being on the football team and going undefeated all four years, so he said!&nbsp; He attended Cloud County Community College later moving on to Kansas State University where he met the love of his life, Ruth Marie Kohr, a student at K-State from Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; There were married on June 8, 1958.&nbsp; While living on the family farm they had three young sons and one daughter.&nbsp; Shortly after the birth of their daughter in 1970, &nbsp;Stanley returned to Kansas State University graduating in 1972 with a degree in agricultural engineering.&nbsp; He would spend the next several years moving with his young family from Manhattan, KS to Hesston, Ks, Bismarck, ND and Beloit, Ks before later returning to Ottawa Co. Kansas in 1981 to be closer to the farm.&nbsp; During those years, Stanley continued to farm even while working as an engineer for various engineering firms.&nbsp; In the 1980s, he decided to start his own manufacturing business where he would self-produce many products designed to improve the efficiency of farming. A deep thinker, he spent his life designing and tinkering with farm and truck products all with the intent of making farming more efficient.&nbsp; His work produced several engineering awards and patents in his name.In his later years, his children all grown, married and moved away, Stanley would continue to farm until after the summer of 2012, when Stanley by his own accord, came home from the farm and told his wife Ruth, “I’m done.”&nbsp; And Stanley, being a very strong-willed man, was really quite done and he would never farm again.&nbsp; In the Spring of 2013, he sold his equipment and leased his land.&nbsp;&nbsp; The following years he began to travel around the country with Ruth, visiting their children and vacationing with them.&nbsp; In the Spring of 2019 Stanley and Ruth moved into a senior living facility in Olathe, Kansas where they enjoyed being closer to their oldest son and his family.Stanley was a beloved father and grandfather. He was very proud of his children and their families and was fond of boasting about them. &nbsp;His grandchildren were the light of his life and he was very devoted to them and all their activities.&nbsp;&nbsp; His family’s love for him was so great and immense and the world is a little darker without him.&nbsp; Stanley was preceded in death by his mother Helen, his estranged father Ed, and his brother Carmen.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife of 61 years Ruth, his sons David (Carla, Bradley (Lori, Andrew (Lori) and daughter, Cynthia (Mauricio, and eight grandchildren with one great grandchild on the way later this year.Funeral for Stanley will be Tuesday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at Wilson Family Funeral Home with visitation Monday from 4 -8 p.m.&nbsp; He will be interred at Hall Cemetery, Ottawa County, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, KS, or The Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org.

Stanley Edward Briggs

Donna Kay (Timmermeyer) Noble of Republic, Kansas, passed away on May 27, 2020, in Hastings, Nebraska, at the age of 77.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna was born on April 13, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to Lawrence and Pauline (Steinke) Timmermeyer, and had one brother, Lawrence (Larry) Timmermeyer. She attended St. Mary’s High School and continued to be a devout Catholic throughout her life.&nbsp;

Donna married Coyt A. (Butch) Noble in 1966. Married for 50 years, they loved to spend weekends at “the cabin”, boating, relaxing and spending time with friends and family. First and foremost, Donna was a loving and involved mother to her two daughters, Chris Noble-Urchell of Crown Point, Indiana and Amy Landgren of Hastings, Nebraska. Donna never missed a piano recital, band concert or sporting event. Donna was very involved in her Catholic church in the community and volunteered numerous hours teaching CCD, cooking for events, or simply volunteering her time.&nbsp;

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, husband Butch in 2016, and brother Larry in 2017. She&nbsp;is survived by her daughters and their families:&nbsp; Chris Noble-Urchell, her husband Raymond Urchell and their children, Claire, Benjamin and Ian, as well as her daughter Amy Landgren, her husband Michael Landgren, and their children, Libby, Emma and Jake.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial fund has been established in Donna’s name at the Swedish American State Bank in Courtland, Kansas. All donations will benefit St. George Catholic Church in Munden, Kansas.&nbsp;Swedish American State Bank, PO Box 350, Courtland, KS 66939

Donna’s wishes were for direct cremation. Friends may sign her book Thursday, June 4th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas. A family graveside inurnment service will be held Friday, June 5th, 2020, at Lake Cemetery, rural Republic, Kansas with Father Henry Baxa officiating.

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

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 </figure>Donna Kay (Timmermeyer) Noble of Republic, Kansas, passed away on May 27, 2020, in Hastings, Nebraska, at the age of 77.&nbsp;&nbsp;Donna was born on April 13, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to Lawrence and Pauline (Steinke) Timmermeyer, and had one brother, Lawrence (Larry) Timmermeyer. She attended St. Mary’s High School and continued to be a devout Catholic throughout her life.&nbsp;Donna married Coyt A. (Butch) Noble in 1966. Married for 50 years, they loved to spend weekends at “the cabin”, boating, relaxing and spending time with friends and family. First and foremost, Donna was a loving and involved mother to her two daughters, Chris Noble-Urchell of Crown Point, Indiana and Amy Landgren of Hastings, Nebraska. Donna never missed a piano recital, band concert or sporting event. Donna was very involved in her Catholic church in the community and volunteered numerous hours teaching CCD, cooking for events, or simply volunteering her time.&nbsp;Donna is preceded in death by her parents, husband Butch in 2016, and brother Larry in 2017. She&nbsp;is survived by her daughters and their families:&nbsp; Chris Noble-Urchell, her husband Raymond Urchell and their children, Claire, Benjamin and Ian, as well as her daughter Amy Landgren, her husband Michael Landgren, and their children, Libby, Emma and Jake.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial fund has been established in Donna’s name at the Swedish American State Bank in Courtland, Kansas. All donations will benefit St. George Catholic Church in Munden, Kansas.&nbsp;Swedish American State Bank, PO Box 350, Courtland, KS 66939Donna’s wishes were for direct cremation. Friends may sign her book Thursday, June 4th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas. A family graveside inurnment service will be held Friday, June 5th, 2020, at Lake Cemetery, rural Republic, Kansas with Father Henry Baxa officiating.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Noble family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Donna Kay (Timmermeyer) Noble



Lorenz Glen "Curly" Redger, 89, of McPherson, Kansas passed away at 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 peacefully at the Cedars.

Curly was born in Durham, Kansas on June 25, 1930, a son of Neal and Marie (Schmidt) Redger.

Curly attended Roxbury grade school and graduated from Roxbury High School, Roxbury, Kansas in 1948.

Curly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Through the years Curly worked for Tom Brown Construction, Lindsborg, Kansas. He then worked for NCRA until he retired as a shop supervisor in 1991.

Curly enjoyed jeep trails, joking with friends, golfing, billiards, hunting, boating, skiing, riding bikes in the mountains, fishing, camping, traveling to Texas for 28 winters and spending time with friends and family.

Lorenz Glen Redger was united in marriage to Juanita Lou Heim on September 16, 1956 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of a daughter, Anita.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Juanita Redger, of McPherson, Kansas.

He is also survived by grandchildren, Brandon Unruh(Jennifer, Kristy Jo Moore, Kyle Unruh and Meghan Wedel and Great-grandchild, Morgen Hubbs.

Curly was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Anita; his brothers, Milton and Dallas and his sisters, Hazel, Neola and Enid.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.

Burial is at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas.

Memorials are to the McPherson Relay For Life and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, Ks. 67460.



Lorenz Glen "Curly" Redger, 89, of McPherson, Kansas passed away at 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 peacefully at the Cedars.Curly was born in Durham, Kansas on June 25, 1930, a son of Neal and Marie (Schmidt) Redger.Curly attended Roxbury grade school and graduated from Roxbury High School, Roxbury, Kansas in 1948.Curly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.Through the years Curly worked for Tom Brown Construction, Lindsborg, Kansas. He then worked for NCRA until he retired as a shop supervisor in 1991.Curly enjoyed jeep trails, joking with friends, golfing, billiards, hunting, boating, skiing, riding bikes in the mountains, fishing, camping, traveling to Texas for 28 winters and spending time with friends and family.Lorenz Glen Redger was united in marriage to Juanita Lou Heim on September 16, 1956 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. This union was blessed with the birth of a daughter, Anita.He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Juanita Redger, of McPherson, Kansas.He is also survived by grandchildren, Brandon Unruh(Jennifer, Kristy Jo Moore, Kyle Unruh and Meghan Wedel and Great-grandchild, Morgen Hubbs.Curly was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Anita; his brothers, Milton and Dallas and his sisters, Hazel, Neola and Enid.A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.Burial is at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas.Memorials are to the McPherson Relay For Life and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, Ks. 67460.

Lorenz Glen "Curly" Redger

Clifford H. McGee, 71 died May 28, 2020 Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; He was born on July 25, 1948 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Clifford L. and Sybil (Gains) McGee.&nbsp; Clifford was raised in Clay Center and was a graduate of CCCHS Class or 1967.&nbsp; He earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism, 1983, and social work, 1993 from Wichita State University.&nbsp; Clifford worked at the Wichita Eagle newspaper as a writer covering hunting, fishing and outdoors stories.&nbsp; His articles were also published in the LA Times, Denver Post and several magazines.&nbsp; Clifford cared for and house broke an orphaned pigeon which led to his hobby of raising and racing pigeons.&nbsp; He was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and a former member of the Jaycees, both of Clay Center.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sharon McGee.

Sister: Lori and husband Larry Wilkerson of Clay Center, KS

Brother: Johan and wife Lin McGee of Clay Center, KS

Funeral Services: Friday, June 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Clay Center Wesleyan Church

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas

Visitation: Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Clifford McGee memorial fund c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Clifford H. McGee, 71 died May 28, 2020 Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; He was born on July 25, 1948 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Clifford L. and Sybil (Gains) McGee.&nbsp; Clifford was raised in Clay Center and was a graduate of CCCHS Class or 1967.&nbsp; He earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism, 1983, and social work, 1993 from Wichita State University.&nbsp; Clifford worked at the Wichita Eagle newspaper as a writer covering hunting, fishing and outdoors stories.&nbsp; His articles were also published in the LA Times, Denver Post and several magazines.&nbsp; Clifford cared for and house broke an orphaned pigeon which led to his hobby of raising and racing pigeons.&nbsp; He was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and a former member of the Jaycees, both of Clay Center.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sharon McGee.Survivors:Sister: Lori and husband Larry Wilkerson of Clay Center, KSBrother: Johan and wife Lin McGee of Clay Center, KSFuneral Services: Friday, June 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Clay Center Wesleyan ChurchMinister: Pastor Rob StewartBurial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation: Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Clifford McGee memorial fund c/o the funeral home

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