John W. Fick, 70, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. He was born April 26, 1949 to Gilbert E. and Florence H. (Adams) Fick, on a farm, 13 miles southwest of Abilene. He married Mary Kay Percival, Dec. 27, 1975. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of Grand Ave U.M.C.

Survivors: his wife, Mary; siblings, Mark Fick of Great Bend, Neldon Fick of Ellsworth, Karen Wenger of Salina, Lynette Snyder of Oklahoma, and Marlene Frederick of Abilene. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Marvin Fick.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 304 W Grand, Salina, with inurnment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th, Salina, KS 67401.

John W. Fick, 70, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. He was born April 26, 1949 to Gilbert E. and Florence H. (Adams) Fick, on a farm, 13 miles southwest of Abilene. He married Mary Kay Percival, Dec. 27, 1975. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of Grand Ave U.M.C.Survivors: his wife, Mary; siblings, Mark Fick of Great Bend, Neldon Fick of Ellsworth, Karen Wenger of Salina, Lynette Snyder of Oklahoma, and Marlene Frederick of Abilene. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Marvin Fick.Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 304 W Grand, Salina, with inurnment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th, Salina, KS 67401.

John W. Fick

Orena Marie (Maag) Spatz, age 94, passed away January 21, 2020 at Mankato Long Term Care.

Orena was born to Clarence and Erma (Lansden) Maag on November 24, 1925 at Otego, Kansas. She was blessed with one younger sister, Maxine Bownman of Lebanon, KS. She grew up in the Ionia area and graduated from Esbon High School in 1944. &nbsp;

On December 23, 1946 she was married to Duane Arthur Spatz. During their marriage they lived in towns of Jewell, Mankato, and finally making their home of Burr Oak. Duane and her started the Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club and were members of the Sam’s Camping Club. They loved going fishing together and camping. To this marriage, 3 children were blessed: Dennis, Bob and Pat. Duane passed away in July of 1989. Years later Frosty Clegg became her friend and partner and stood by her through all the sickness till the end.

Orena worked in many businesses in the Burr Oak and Mankato towns. You might have seen her waiting tables, sacking groceries, driving a mail truck or looking up information at the Register of Deeds office in the Jewell County Court House. She was mean tractor driver and cow herder in her time also! &nbsp;She had many hobbies, loved to fish, bowl, canvas stitchery and crocheting. She was known for making many dollies and angels for her family and friends.

Her family was always her life. She kept score for many baseball games, sponsored many High School after game dances, and sat behind home base at softball games yelling “Strike em out!”

In 1973 her son Bob was killed in an accident at DeBuque Packing Plant, leaving a big void in her heart. Her Grandkids were her life line. She enjoyed every minute she had with them. When they would leave she would already be asking “When are you coming back?”

Orena is survived by her children Dennis Spatz (Donna, Cheyenne, WY; Patricia Boyles (Doug, Superior, NE; sister, Maxine Bownman, Salina, KS; Grandkids, Evan Boyles, Kearney, NE, Tammy Heeren (Chris, Westminster, CO, Bruce Spatz (Tammy, Mt Airy, MD, Deidra Hamilton (Tim, Las Vegas, NV; Great-grandchildren, Rachel and Logan Heeren, Macey and Addie Spatz, Blake Vrbas, April and Charlie Teoh, and many other family and friends

She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; parents, Clarence and Erma Maag; Son, Bob Spatz.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579742647884.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Orena Marie (Maag) Spatz, age 94, passed away January 21, 2020 at Mankato Long Term Care.Orena was born to Clarence and Erma (Lansden) Maag on November 24, 1925 at Otego, Kansas. She was blessed with one younger sister, Maxine Bownman of Lebanon, KS. She grew up in the Ionia area and graduated from Esbon High School in 1944. &nbsp;On December 23, 1946 she was married to Duane Arthur Spatz. During their marriage they lived in towns of Jewell, Mankato, and finally making their home of Burr Oak. Duane and her started the Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club and were members of the Sam’s Camping Club. They loved going fishing together and camping. To this marriage, 3 children were blessed: Dennis, Bob and Pat. Duane passed away in July of 1989. Years later Frosty Clegg became her friend and partner and stood by her through all the sickness till the end.Orena worked in many businesses in the Burr Oak and Mankato towns. You might have seen her waiting tables, sacking groceries, driving a mail truck or looking up information at the Register of Deeds office in the Jewell County Court House. She was mean tractor driver and cow herder in her time also! &nbsp;She had many hobbies, loved to fish, bowl, canvas stitchery and crocheting. She was known for making many dollies and angels for her family and friends.Her family was always her life. She kept score for many baseball games, sponsored many High School after game dances, and sat behind home base at softball games yelling “Strike em out!”In 1973 her son Bob was killed in an accident at DeBuque Packing Plant, leaving a big void in her heart. Her Grandkids were her life line. She enjoyed every minute she had with them. When they would leave she would already be asking “When are you coming back?”Orena is survived by her children Dennis Spatz (Donna, Cheyenne, WY; Patricia Boyles (Doug, Superior, NE; sister, Maxine Bownman, Salina, KS; Grandkids, Evan Boyles, Kearney, NE, Tammy Heeren (Chris, Westminster, CO, Bruce Spatz (Tammy, Mt Airy, MD, Deidra Hamilton (Tim, Las Vegas, NV; Great-grandchildren, Rachel and Logan Heeren, Macey and Addie Spatz, Blake Vrbas, April and Charlie Teoh, and many other family and friendsShe was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; parents, Clarence and Erma Maag; Son, Bob Spatz.

Orena Marie (Maag) Spatz



Jerry William Nelson, 81, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 9:17 a.m., Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 while in the company of family members, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis , Wichita, Kansas.

Jerry was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 6, 1938, a son of Mary Beatrice "Bea" (Kelly) and John Walker Nelson.

Jerry attended a Wichita grade school, Lincoln grade school, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1956. He joined the Army National Guard at age of 18 while attending KU, Lawrence, Kansas.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson, Kansas.

Through the years Jerry worked for his dad at Groendyke Transport Company McPherson Terminal as assistant manager. He then served his Country in the United States Air Force flying the F100 during the Pueblo Crisis in Korea in 1968 thru 1969 and was released from active duty on the day of the Moon Landing. He remained an active member of the Air National Guard where he flew F-4 Phantoms and F-5 Thunderbirds and served as Commander of the Smokey Hill Gunnary Range until he retired as a Lt. Colonel. He flew for Orion Air, Emory Air Freight and then Ryan International Airlines for several years before becoming a Flight Simulator Instructor at Flight Safety International, Wichita, Kansas until his retirement at age 78.

Jerry was a member of the American Legion Post 24, and National Guard Association.

Jerry enjoyed, golfing, farming, flying since he was 16 when he received his pilots license, and loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family very much. He also enjoyed his time outside, and with his horses and canine companions.

Jerry William Nelson was united in marriage to Angela Susan Cassise on November 5, 1966 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson while Jerry was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base. This union was blessed with two daughters, Jera and Shanna.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over fifty-three years, Angela Nelson, of McPherson, Kansas; his daughters, Jera Thompson and husband Ty, of Wichita, Kansas and Shanna Hoch and husband Scott, of Basehor, Kansas; his nine grandchildren, Colton Snyder and wife Cassie, Camden Snyder and wife Kady, Corynn Snyder and husband Tony Pitcher, Camille Snyder, Corbin Snyder, Crandall Snyder, Skylar Hoch and fiance' Gretchen Reed, Foster Hoch, and Thatcher Hoch; his seven great-grandchildren, Cade Snyder, Collin Snyder, Clasen Snyder, Kyla Snyder, Vincent Pitcher, Nicholas Pitcher, and Samuel Pitcher; his German Shepherds, Phanotm and Hawker; other relatives and a host of friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bea Nelson; his brother, Ralph "Gene" Nelson; his sister, Nancy Jo Guiot; and a niece, Susan Lynn "Suzi" Nelson.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.

The funeral service will be held at the Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 27th, 2020 with Reverend Emily Cannon officiating.

Burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, KS with Military Honors presented by members of the 184th Wing Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association and can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460.



Jerry William Nelson, 81, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 9:17 a.m., Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 while in the company of family members, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis , Wichita, Kansas.Jerry was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 6, 1938, a son of Mary Beatrice "Bea" (Kelly) and John Walker Nelson.Jerry attended a Wichita grade school, Lincoln grade school, McPherson Junior High and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1956. He joined the Army National Guard at age of 18 while attending KU, Lawrence, Kansas.He was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson, Kansas.Through the years Jerry worked for his dad at Groendyke Transport Company McPherson Terminal as assistant manager. He then served his Country in the United States Air Force flying the F100 during the Pueblo Crisis in Korea in 1968 thru 1969 and was released from active duty on the day of the Moon Landing. He remained an active member of the Air National Guard where he flew F-4 Phantoms and F-5 Thunderbirds and served as Commander of the Smokey Hill Gunnary Range until he retired as a Lt. Colonel. He flew for Orion Air, Emory Air Freight and then Ryan International Airlines for several years before becoming a Flight Simulator Instructor at Flight Safety International, Wichita, Kansas until his retirement at age 78.Jerry was a member of the American Legion Post 24, and National Guard Association.Jerry enjoyed, golfing, farming, flying since he was 16 when he received his pilots license, and loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family very much. He also enjoyed his time outside, and with his horses and canine companions.Jerry William Nelson was united in marriage to Angela Susan Cassise on November 5, 1966 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson while Jerry was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base. This union was blessed with two daughters, Jera and Shanna.He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over fifty-three years, Angela Nelson, of McPherson, Kansas; his daughters, Jera Thompson and husband Ty, of Wichita, Kansas and Shanna Hoch and husband Scott, of Basehor, Kansas; his nine grandchildren, Colton Snyder and wife Cassie, Camden Snyder and wife Kady, Corynn Snyder and husband Tony Pitcher, Camille Snyder, Corbin Snyder, Crandall Snyder, Skylar Hoch and fiance' Gretchen Reed, Foster Hoch, and Thatcher Hoch; his seven great-grandchildren, Cade Snyder, Collin Snyder, Clasen Snyder, Kyla Snyder, Vincent Pitcher, Nicholas Pitcher, and Samuel Pitcher; his German Shepherds, Phanotm and Hawker; other relatives and a host of friends.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bea Nelson; his brother, Ralph "Gene" Nelson; his sister, Nancy Jo Guiot; and a niece, Susan Lynn "Suzi" Nelson.Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.The funeral service will be held at the Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 27th, 2020 with Reverend Emily Cannon officiating.Burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, KS with Military Honors presented by members of the 184th Wing Honor Guard.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association and can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460.

Jerry William Nelson

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Monday, January 27 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home followed by burial in Saltville Cemetery. 

Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Sunday, January 26 at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Lottie Judd-Gregg Memorial Fund.

Lottie GreggJuly 19, 1923 - January 22, 2020Funeral services will be at 10 AM Monday, January 27 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home followed by burial in Saltville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Sunday, January 26 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Lottie Judd-Gregg Memorial Fund.

Lottie Gregg

Rochelle’s life began on March 8, 1973, the daughter of Michael and Linda (Armstead) Wimberly in El Dorado, Kansas. She lived there until 1980 when her family moved to the country in Burns, Kansas. She graduated from Peabody/Burns High, Class of 1991.There she was involved in music, choir, swing choir and several musical performances every year. She earned an Associate Degree in General Studies and later an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Program both at Butler Community College.

Rochelle was a homemaker and a mother first, and loved and cherished all of her children. She loved music, animals, gardening, cooking, dancing and being outside in the summertime. For ten years she attended dance classes, recitals and attended any event with music and dancing. She had a kind heart and tried to help anyone in need. This also included spending a big portion of her life caring and taking in any animal she could.

Her loving family includes her mother, Linda (Dan) Trent of Burns, Kansas; children, Sarah Wilson of Salina, Kansas, Isaac Wilson of El Dorado, Hannah Wilson of Emporia, Kansas; sister, Amy Reagan (Peter Ferley) of El Dorado; grandmothers, Ann Wimberly and Patricia Wilkerson&nbsp;both of El Dorado; grandparents, Claude (Diane) Armstead of Fairfax, Virginia; friend, Alan Hatton of El Dorado, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Wimberly in 2005; grandfathers, Ralph Wimberly and Wallace Wilkerson. Rochelle passed away peacefully after her courageous battle with breast cancer on Monday, January 20, 2020, having reached the age of 46 years old.

Memorial contributions in her name may be designated to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67219 or in care of Lamb Funeral Home, PO Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.

At Rochelle’s request there will be no services. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Rochelle at ymzfh.com

<h2>Rochelle Ann (Wimberly) Wilson</h2>March 8, 1973~January 20, 2020(age 46)Rochelle’s life began on March 8, 1973, the daughter of Michael and Linda (Armstead) Wimberly in El Dorado, Kansas. She lived there until 1980 when her family moved to the country in Burns, Kansas. She graduated from Peabody/Burns High, Class of 1991.There she was involved in music, choir, swing choir and several musical performances every year. She earned an Associate Degree in General Studies and later an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Program both at Butler Community College.Rochelle was a homemaker and a mother first, and loved and cherished all of her children. She loved music, animals, gardening, cooking, dancing and being outside in the summertime. For ten years she attended dance classes, recitals and attended any event with music and dancing. She had a kind heart and tried to help anyone in need. This also included spending a big portion of her life caring and taking in any animal she could.Her loving family includes her mother, Linda (Dan) Trent of Burns, Kansas; children, Sarah Wilson of Salina, Kansas, Isaac Wilson of El Dorado, Hannah Wilson of Emporia, Kansas; sister, Amy Reagan (Peter Ferley) of El Dorado; grandmothers, Ann Wimberly and Patricia Wilkerson&nbsp;both of El Dorado; grandparents, Claude (Diane) Armstead of Fairfax, Virginia; friend, Alan Hatton of El Dorado, and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Wimberly in 2005; grandfathers, Ralph Wimberly and Wallace Wilkerson. Rochelle passed away peacefully after her courageous battle with breast cancer on Monday, January 20, 2020, having reached the age of 46 years old.Memorial contributions in her name may be designated to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67219 or in care of Lamb Funeral Home, PO Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.At Rochelle’s request there will be no services. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Rochelle at ymzfh.com

Rochelle Ann (Wimberly) Wilson

Terry Lynn McCullough, 56, Salina, Kansas died unexpectedly, Monday, January 20, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

Mr. McCullough was born January 8, 1964 to Martha (Edwards) and Claud McCullough in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up between Gainesville, Missouri area and Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from High School in Wichita, Kansas.

He married Marci Deann Kerr on June 6, 1992 They lived in Wichita until moving to Salina in 1995.

He is survived by wife Marci McCullough, brother, Howard McCullough (Audrey, sister, Linda (Vern) Shrewsbury, both of Wichita, and sister, Sherry McCullough, of Salina. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Gary McCullough and one sister, Carolyn Lockhart.

His hobby was working on old cars. Before being disabled he worked in Maintenance at Tony’s Pizza Plant, Salina.

Service will be held Saturday, January 25, at 11:00 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 825 East Beloit, Salina, Kansas. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to family to be designated later.

Terry Lynn McCullough, 56, Salina, Kansas died unexpectedly, Monday, January 20, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.Mr. McCullough was born January 8, 1964 to Martha (Edwards) and Claud McCullough in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up between Gainesville, Missouri area and Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from High School in Wichita, Kansas.He married Marci Deann Kerr on June 6, 1992 They lived in Wichita until moving to Salina in 1995.He is survived by wife Marci McCullough, brother, Howard McCullough (Audrey, sister, Linda (Vern) Shrewsbury, both of Wichita, and sister, Sherry McCullough, of Salina. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Gary McCullough and one sister, Carolyn Lockhart.His hobby was working on old cars. Before being disabled he worked in Maintenance at Tony’s Pizza Plant, Salina.Service will be held Saturday, January 25, at 11:00 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 825 East Beloit, Salina, Kansas. Burial will be at a later date.Memorials may be made to family to be designated later.

Terry Lynn McCullough



Angela Kaye (Skibbe) Brady , 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 21st, 2020.

Angela was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 21, 1963, a daughter of Julia May (Reathaford) and the late Merlin Dell Skibbe.

Survivors include two daughters, Crystal Ann Marshall (Dion) and Candice Aurelia Winborne (Christopher); son, Tyson Dell Brady (Nikki); brother, Gaylord D. Skibbe; and sister, Anita A. Sparlin.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Trenton, Kaleb, Sheyanne, Xander, Dakota, Xoie, Korbin; and three nieces, Briley (Kris, Lindsey, and Ivy.

She is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; brother, Jon Dell Skibbe; and grandson, little Justin.

Visitation will be Friday, January 24th from 1:00 to 7:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio Street, Salina.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials may be made to The Morrison House, Tammy Walker Cancer Center, or to the family sent in care of the Funeral Home.



Angela Kaye (Skibbe) Brady , 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 21st, 2020.Angela was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 21, 1963, a daughter of Julia May (Reathaford) and the late Merlin Dell Skibbe.Survivors include two daughters, Crystal Ann Marshall (Dion) and Candice Aurelia Winborne (Christopher); son, Tyson Dell Brady (Nikki); brother, Gaylord D. Skibbe; and sister, Anita A. Sparlin.She is also survived by grandchildren, Trenton, Kaleb, Sheyanne, Xander, Dakota, Xoie, Korbin; and three nieces, Briley (Kris, Lindsey, and Ivy.She is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; brother, Jon Dell Skibbe; and grandson, little Justin.Visitation will be Friday, January 24th from 1:00 to 7:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio Street, Salina.Funeral service will be Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.Memorials may be made to The Morrison House, Tammy Walker Cancer Center, or to the family sent in care of the Funeral Home.

Angela Kaye (Skibbe) Brady

John Kingsley Weber, 92 of Salina, KS passed away at Eaglecrest Retirement Community on January 1, 2020.&nbsp; John was born August 26, 1927 in Salina to John William and Ida Virginia Weber.

John graduated from Salina High School in 1945 and then enlisted in the Navy on June 11, 1946.&nbsp; He served two years in the Navy unit in the Pacific during World War II.&nbsp; He finished as a Second Lieutenant in the armed services on September 22, 1953.&nbsp; He attended Kansas Wesleyan University, Kansas University and Wichita State.&nbsp; He finished with a degree from Kansas Wesleyan.&nbsp; In 1953 he married Marilyn L. Peters in Ft. Benning, GA where he was stationed.

They returned to Salina and for 25+ years he was a Grain Merchandiser for Smoot Grain Company.&nbsp;&nbsp; John and Marilyn traveled extensively in their retirement and spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona, but always maintained their residence in Salina.&nbsp; They both loved to take their nieces and nephews on some of their travel excursions.

John was preceded in death by his parents, brother James C. Weber and his wife Marilyn.&nbsp; Survivors include his sister-in-law Margaret Weber, brother-in-law Allan Peters and his wife Nancy.&nbsp; He is also survived by three nephews, Kurt Weber, John Weber and Eric Peters as well as five nieces, Jennifer Weber, Stefanie Gardner, Julie Baxes, Karen Stafford and Laura Clancy.

An informal celebration of life will be held at Eaglecrest Retirement Community, 1501 E. Magnolia Rd, Salina, KS 67401, on January 25, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.&nbsp; His final resting place is at Roselawn Memorial.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be made to Salina YMCA.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579741443034.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Kingsley Weber, 92 of Salina, KS passed away at Eaglecrest Retirement Community on January 1, 2020.&nbsp; John was born August 26, 1927 in Salina to John William and Ida Virginia Weber.John graduated from Salina High School in 1945 and then enlisted in the Navy on June 11, 1946.&nbsp; He served two years in the Navy unit in the Pacific during World War II.&nbsp; He finished as a Second Lieutenant in the armed services on September 22, 1953.&nbsp; He attended Kansas Wesleyan University, Kansas University and Wichita State.&nbsp; He finished with a degree from Kansas Wesleyan.&nbsp; In 1953 he married Marilyn L. Peters in Ft. Benning, GA where he was stationed.They returned to Salina and for 25+ years he was a Grain Merchandiser for Smoot Grain Company.&nbsp;&nbsp; John and Marilyn traveled extensively in their retirement and spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona, but always maintained their residence in Salina.&nbsp; They both loved to take their nieces and nephews on some of their travel excursions.John was preceded in death by his parents, brother James C. Weber and his wife Marilyn.&nbsp; Survivors include his sister-in-law Margaret Weber, brother-in-law Allan Peters and his wife Nancy.&nbsp; He is also survived by three nephews, Kurt Weber, John Weber and Eric Peters as well as five nieces, Jennifer Weber, Stefanie Gardner, Julie Baxes, Karen Stafford and Laura Clancy.An informal celebration of life will be held at Eaglecrest Retirement Community, 1501 E. Magnolia Rd, Salina, KS 67401, on January 25, 2020 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.&nbsp; His final resting place is at Roselawn Memorial.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be made to Salina YMCA.

John Kingsley Weber



Dr. Reverend Robert (Bob) W. Dell went to be with God two days after his 81st birthday, early afternoon on January 16, 2020. He was surrounded by his wife and children and other loved ones. Bob will be remembered by all as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a gentle servant of the Lord and shared his gifts with many throughout his years as teacher and pastor.

Bob was born January 14, 1939, to Samuel Milton (S.M.) and Miriam Dell and raised in McPherson, KS. Bob’s parents both worked at McPherson College for a combined 83 years so it was no surprise that he chose to attend McPherson College. Bob graduated with highest honors with a degree in Philosophy and Religion. He married Emilie Rowland, from Hutchinson, KS, June 19, 1961. The first few years of their marriage were filled with more education. Bob was awarded his Master of Divinity from Bethany Seminary in Chicago. He moved with Emilie to Madison, New Jersey to attend graduate school and begin his Ph.D studies at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Bob then attended Phillips University in Marburg, Germany while working on his dissertation.

Bob continued in the education field and moved his family to Manchester, IN where he taught Philosophy and Religion for seven years at Manchester College. They then moved to Bremen, IN with their four children in 1975 where he served as a pastor for the Church of the Brethren for 13 years. He continued to pastor after moving to Pennsylvania as Senior Pastor at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, an interim at York First Church of the Brethren, an interim at Red Lion United Church of Christ, and the Codorus Church of the Brethren where he served as Senior Pastor until his retirement in 2006.

Bob and Emilie retired back to his home town of McPherson, KS. Since returning to Kansas, has spent many hours expanding and sharing his hobby of photography. He has continued to serve in many ways within his local church and the district. He will be remembered within the Church of the Brethren as having been a faithful and loving servant for many, many years.

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Emilie; his sisters, Leona Ikenberry, MaryJo Christy; children, Krista (Bruce) Wine, Jay (Heather) Dell, Melia (Kevin) Jones, Sean (Jane) Dell; grandchildren, Dinae (Stephen) Chichester, Micah (Annie) Wine, Adrian Wine, Camden Wine, Bryson Wine, Miranda Jones, Keenan Wine, Chloe Dell, Kirsten Wine, Noah Jones, Sophie Dell; great-grandchildren, Brittany Chichester, Reuben Chichester, Mycaiah Chichester, Simeon Chichester, Kristiana Chichester, Solomon Chichester, Izzibella Wine, Evangeline Chichester, Malichi Wine, Jonathon Chichester, Michael Wine.

Robert W. Dell will be greatly missed by all. He said it best himself: “(I) hope, of course, that there will have been some lasting impact from (my) work here, but rejoice even more that the most significant legacy that (I) share with you is the powerful good news of Christ, continuing to work …as you seek to “love as Jesus has loved you”. “

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 24, 2020, at McPherson Church of the Brethren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Haiti Water Project in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Dr. Reverend Robert (Bob) W. Dell went to be with God two days after his 81st birthday, early afternoon on January 16, 2020. He was surrounded by his wife and children and other loved ones. Bob will be remembered by all as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a gentle servant of the Lord and shared his gifts with many throughout his years as teacher and pastor.Bob was born January 14, 1939, to Samuel Milton (S.M.) and Miriam Dell and raised in McPherson, KS. Bob’s parents both worked at McPherson College for a combined 83 years so it was no surprise that he chose to attend McPherson College. Bob graduated with highest honors with a degree in Philosophy and Religion. He married Emilie Rowland, from Hutchinson, KS, June 19, 1961. The first few years of their marriage were filled with more education. Bob was awarded his Master of Divinity from Bethany Seminary in Chicago. He moved with Emilie to Madison, New Jersey to attend graduate school and begin his Ph.D studies at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Bob then attended Phillips University in Marburg, Germany while working on his dissertation.Bob continued in the education field and moved his family to Manchester, IN where he taught Philosophy and Religion for seven years at Manchester College. They then moved to Bremen, IN with their four children in 1975 where he served as a pastor for the Church of the Brethren for 13 years. He continued to pastor after moving to Pennsylvania as Senior Pastor at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, an interim at York First Church of the Brethren, an interim at Red Lion United Church of Christ, and the Codorus Church of the Brethren where he served as Senior Pastor until his retirement in 2006.Bob and Emilie retired back to his home town of McPherson, KS. Since returning to Kansas, has spent many hours expanding and sharing his hobby of photography. He has continued to serve in many ways within his local church and the district. He will be remembered within the Church of the Brethren as having been a faithful and loving servant for many, many years.He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Emilie; his sisters, Leona Ikenberry, MaryJo Christy; children, Krista (Bruce) Wine, Jay (Heather) Dell, Melia (Kevin) Jones, Sean (Jane) Dell; grandchildren, Dinae (Stephen) Chichester, Micah (Annie) Wine, Adrian Wine, Camden Wine, Bryson Wine, Miranda Jones, Keenan Wine, Chloe Dell, Kirsten Wine, Noah Jones, Sophie Dell; great-grandchildren, Brittany Chichester, Reuben Chichester, Mycaiah Chichester, Simeon Chichester, Kristiana Chichester, Solomon Chichester, Izzibella Wine, Evangeline Chichester, Malichi Wine, Jonathon Chichester, Michael Wine.Robert W. Dell will be greatly missed by all. He said it best himself: “(I) hope, of course, that there will have been some lasting impact from (my) work here, but rejoice even more that the most significant legacy that (I) share with you is the powerful good news of Christ, continuing to work …as you seek to “love as Jesus has loved you”. “A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 24, 2020, at McPherson Church of the Brethren.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Haiti Water Project in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Dr. Reverend Robert (Bob) W. Dell

JoEllen Freeman, 62, passed away January 19, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born December 26, 1957 in Scottsbluff, NE to Forrest and Jeanette (Jacobi) Salyers. She married Jeffrey Freeman in Ellsworth on December 3, 1977 and worked as a sales assistant at Cashco, Inc. in Ellsworth.

JoEllen is survived by her husband, Jeff Freeman of Kanopolis; daughter, Jenny Freeman of Columbia, MO; son, Clint Freeman (Sarah) of Kanopolis; grandsons, Korbin and Khamin; brother, Forrest Salyers of Wichita; sister, Nina Drennen (Jim) of Midwest City, OK; brother, William Salyers (Debbie) of Wichita; sister, Debbie Randolph of Ringwood, OK; sister, Joni Davis of Kanopolis; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Jeanette Salyers; and sisters, Glenda Jensen, Joy Shaw, Kathy Curtis, and Marva Salyers.

Visitation: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ellsworth County Kids Wrestling or Saline County Humane Society, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

JoEllen Freeman, 62, passed away January 19, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born December 26, 1957 in Scottsbluff, NE to Forrest and Jeanette (Jacobi) Salyers. She married Jeffrey Freeman in Ellsworth on December 3, 1977 and worked as a sales assistant at Cashco, Inc. in Ellsworth.JoEllen is survived by her husband, Jeff Freeman of Kanopolis; daughter, Jenny Freeman of Columbia, MO; son, Clint Freeman (Sarah) of Kanopolis; grandsons, Korbin and Khamin; brother, Forrest Salyers of Wichita; sister, Nina Drennen (Jim) of Midwest City, OK; brother, William Salyers (Debbie) of Wichita; sister, Debbie Randolph of Ringwood, OK; sister, Joni Davis of Kanopolis; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Jeanette Salyers; and sisters, Glenda Jensen, Joy Shaw, Kathy Curtis, and Marva Salyers.Visitation: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to Ellsworth County Kids Wrestling or Saline County Humane Society, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

JoEllen Freeman

Doris E. Johnson-Conger, 84, passed Jan. 15, 2020 in Salina. She was born June 16, 1935, in Salina, to Joseph B. and Alberta L. (Hines) Hazelton.

She married Leonard W. Johnson, Sept. 2, 1951 until he passed away in 1976. To his union were born Michael, Kathleen, and Lisa. Doris married Lynn E. Conger in 1981 until he passed in 1995. She worked for USD #305 as a para-educator for more then 26 years making many friends.

Doris is survived by: her children, Michael Johnson, Kathleen Gurney (Gary, and Lisa Vogan (Leland); sister, Gaye Woods (David); grandchildren; Christopher Gurney, Sara Hammon, and Anna Marvin; and 11 great-great-children. Preceding her were husbands, Leonard and Lynn; sisters, Eunice, and Lillie; and grandchildren, Tracy, and Chadd.

Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with inurnment in Brookville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Heart Association.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579665837594.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Doris E. Johnson-Conger, 84, passed Jan. 15, 2020 in Salina. She was born June 16, 1935, in Salina, to Joseph B. and Alberta L. (Hines) Hazelton.She married Leonard W. Johnson, Sept. 2, 1951 until he passed away in 1976. To his union were born Michael, Kathleen, and Lisa. Doris married Lynn E. Conger in 1981 until he passed in 1995. She worked for USD #305 as a para-educator for more then 26 years making many friends.Doris is survived by: her children, Michael Johnson, Kathleen Gurney (Gary, and Lisa Vogan (Leland); sister, Gaye Woods (David); grandchildren; Christopher Gurney, Sara Hammon, and Anna Marvin; and 11 great-great-children. Preceding her were husbands, Leonard and Lynn; sisters, Eunice, and Lillie; and grandchildren, Tracy, and Chadd.Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with inurnment in Brookville Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Heart Association.

Doris E. Johnson-Conger

John M. Walmsley, 68, Minneapolis, died suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2020 near Traer.&nbsp; John was born August 22, 1951 in Salina to Walter and Lois (Johnson) Walmsley.

He was a 1969 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he taught diesel mechanic classes at Salina Vo-Tech for two years.&nbsp; John was the owner and operator or Walmsley Trucking for over 30 years.&nbsp;

Survivors are his children, Jason (Amanda) Walmsley, Jennifer (Garet) Fitzpatrick, Kathy (Shelby Atwell) Walmsley, Tarin (Dave) Hauck, and Misha Walmsley; fiancé, Lucy Boucher; brother, Tom (Marla) Walmsley; sister, Kathy (John) Eck; and eleven grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 23 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 24 at Antioch Baptist Church, Ada.&nbsp; The family kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials may be made to the Ada Community Building and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579665629289.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John M. Walmsley, 68, Minneapolis, died suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2020 near Traer.&nbsp; John was born August 22, 1951 in Salina to Walter and Lois (Johnson) Walmsley.He was a 1969 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he taught diesel mechanic classes at Salina Vo-Tech for two years.&nbsp; John was the owner and operator or Walmsley Trucking for over 30 years.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors are his children, Jason (Amanda) Walmsley, Jennifer (Garet) Fitzpatrick, Kathy (Shelby Atwell) Walmsley, Tarin (Dave) Hauck, and Misha Walmsley; fiancé, Lucy Boucher; brother, Tom (Marla) Walmsley; sister, Kathy (John) Eck; and eleven grandchildren.Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 23 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 24 at Antioch Baptist Church, Ada.&nbsp; The family kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials may be made to the Ada Community Building and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

John M. Walmsley

Myron Lee Vishnefske died Friday, January 17, 2020, at Hillcrest Firethorn Home in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 61. Myron was born on February 15, 1958, in Concordia, Kansas, to John A. and Pauline (Bachand) Vishnefske. He attended school in Belleville, Kansas, graduating in 1976. He completed 2 years of college at Cloud County Community College and attended Kansas State University.

As a young adult, Myron was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which resulted in him needing assistance with his care.&nbsp; He has spent most of his adult life in various mental health and nursing facilities.

Myron married Tina Garst in April 1983 and to this union two daughters were born, Chrissa and Andrea; they later were divorced.

Myron was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by two brothers: Mark (Patty) Vishnefske of Mulvane, Kansas and Jan Vishnefske of Belleville; two sisters: Sharon (Eric) Fuentes of Lincoln, Nebraska and Tina Haefke of Olathe, Kansas; two daughters: Chrissa (Richard) Bridgmon of Fairbury, Nebraska and Andrea (Matt) Hupka of Lincoln, Nebraska; two granddaughters, Leah and Ellie Bridgmon; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville, Kansas.

Graveside services will follow the visitation at 2:30 p.m., at Union Valley Cemetery northwest of Belleville, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Myron’s honor, which will go to support the needs of others who are experiencing mental illness, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579579595430.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Myron Lee Vishnefske died Friday, January 17, 2020, at Hillcrest Firethorn Home in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 61. Myron was born on February 15, 1958, in Concordia, Kansas, to John A. and Pauline (Bachand) Vishnefske. He attended school in Belleville, Kansas, graduating in 1976. He completed 2 years of college at Cloud County Community College and attended Kansas State University.As a young adult, Myron was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which resulted in him needing assistance with his care.&nbsp; He has spent most of his adult life in various mental health and nursing facilities.Myron married Tina Garst in April 1983 and to this union two daughters were born, Chrissa and Andrea; they later were divorced.Myron was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by two brothers: Mark (Patty) Vishnefske of Mulvane, Kansas and Jan Vishnefske of Belleville; two sisters: Sharon (Eric) Fuentes of Lincoln, Nebraska and Tina Haefke of Olathe, Kansas; two daughters: Chrissa (Richard) Bridgmon of Fairbury, Nebraska and Andrea (Matt) Hupka of Lincoln, Nebraska; two granddaughters, Leah and Ellie Bridgmon; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville, Kansas.Graveside services will follow the visitation at 2:30 p.m., at Union Valley Cemetery northwest of Belleville, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Myron’s honor, which will go to support the needs of others who are experiencing mental illness, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, assisted the Vishnefske family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

Myron Lee Vishnefske

Merlyn Dale Trzicky, the son of William L. and Lorena B. (Pressnall) Trzicky, was born October 25, 1948 in Belleville, Kansas and passed away on January 18, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas at the age of 71 years, 2 months, and 23 days.

Merlyn grew up and attended school in Munden, graduating from Munden High School in 1966.&nbsp; He then attended K-State University, Manhattan, KS for one year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He joined the United States Air Force, serving from 1967 until 1971.&nbsp; He was a munitions specialist and was stationed in Thailand for one year.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Following his discharge, he moved to Wabaunsee, KS, where he worked for UPS and a Service Station.&nbsp;&nbsp; In 1974, he moved to Munden, KS where he worked for Klings, and later Splichal Hardware.&nbsp;&nbsp; He then worked at Mark-Clark later Precision Dynamics for several years as an Environmental Safety Coordinator.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He later worked at Alstoms, Nutra Shield, and also Belleville Health Care Center.

On November 1, 1969, he was united in marriage to Judy Smith and children, Lance, Jerry, and Elizabeth came to bless the home.&nbsp; The couple had just celebrated 50 years of marriage.&nbsp; Merlyn was a devoted husband, Father, and Grandfather.

Merlyn was preceded in death by his Parents, William and Lorena Trzicky; his son, Lance; and his sister Linda Splichal.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Trzicky of Munden, Kansas;&nbsp; one son, Jerry (Kathy) Trzicky of Concordia, KS;&nbsp; one daughter, Elizabeth (Bryce) Swafford of Goddard, KS; 6 grandsons:&nbsp; Nicholas, Cameron, Dustin, Troy, Ashton, and Soryn; other relatives, and friends.

Cremation was selected and Graveside Memorial Services with Military Graveside Rites will be held at a later time in the spring at the Tabor Cemetery, rural Munden, KS.

Inurnment will follow the services at the Tabor Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Merlyn Trzicky Memorial Fund.

Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579579375746.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Merlyn Dale Trzicky, the son of William L. and Lorena B. (Pressnall) Trzicky, was born October 25, 1948 in Belleville, Kansas and passed away on January 18, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas at the age of 71 years, 2 months, and 23 days.Merlyn grew up and attended school in Munden, graduating from Munden High School in 1966.&nbsp; He then attended K-State University, Manhattan, KS for one year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He joined the United States Air Force, serving from 1967 until 1971.&nbsp; He was a munitions specialist and was stationed in Thailand for one year.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Following his discharge, he moved to Wabaunsee, KS, where he worked for UPS and a Service Station.&nbsp;&nbsp; In 1974, he moved to Munden, KS where he worked for Klings, and later Splichal Hardware.&nbsp;&nbsp; He then worked at Mark-Clark later Precision Dynamics for several years as an Environmental Safety Coordinator.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He later worked at Alstoms, Nutra Shield, and also Belleville Health Care Center.On November 1, 1969, he was united in marriage to Judy Smith and children, Lance, Jerry, and Elizabeth came to bless the home.&nbsp; The couple had just celebrated 50 years of marriage.&nbsp; Merlyn was a devoted husband, Father, and Grandfather.Merlyn was preceded in death by his Parents, William and Lorena Trzicky; his son, Lance; and his sister Linda Splichal.He is survived by his wife, Judy Trzicky of Munden, Kansas;&nbsp; one son, Jerry (Kathy) Trzicky of Concordia, KS;&nbsp; one daughter, Elizabeth (Bryce) Swafford of Goddard, KS; 6 grandsons:&nbsp; Nicholas, Cameron, Dustin, Troy, Ashton, and Soryn; other relatives, and friends.Cremation was selected and Graveside Memorial Services with Military Graveside Rites will be held at a later time in the spring at the Tabor Cemetery, rural Munden, KS.Inurnment will follow the services at the Tabor Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the Merlyn Trzicky Memorial Fund.Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.comBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

Merlyn Dale Trzicky



Dale Emory Nelson, was born on August 2, 1939, in Salina, Kansas, to Elmer A. and Veda V. (Magnuson) Nelson. He died on January 16, 2020 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 80 years. He had one older brother, Dee W. Nelson who passed away on June 9, 1993.

Dale grew up on a farm near Bridgeport, Kansas and went to Bridgeport grade school for four years, Assaria grade school for four years and graduated from Assaria High School in 1957. He was baptized and confirmed at Assaria Lutheran Church.

While growing up Dale loved farming and playing baseball and basketball. Dale joined the United States Army Reserve after high school. He served 6 months active duty and 3 and a half years in the active reserve and several years in the inactive reserves, receiving an Honorable discharge in 1965. When his active Army duty was completed, he enrolled in Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas and received a BA degree in 1962.

After graduation Dale taught high school business and American History at Trego Community High School in WaKeeney, Kansas. While at Bethany he met his wife Glee Elaine Morrison and they were married July 20, 1963 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bertrand, Nebraska. The young couple established their first home together in WaKeeney, Kansas. Born to this marriage was two sons, Eric Andrew Nelson was born January 16, 1970 and Mark Frederick Nelson on September 27, 1973.

He also received a MS degree in Business from Fort Hays State University in 1965. He then was an instructor of Economics and Business at North Platte Junior College(now named Mid-Plains Community College) for eight years. The Nelson family moved to Columbus, Nebraska in 1973. The family lived there 29 years and Dale worked at Equitable Savings and Loan, Nebraska Public Power and Reed, Veach &amp; Wurderman Engineering. He also did some work for Nebraska Land Title and Abstract Company in Omaha, Nebraska. After Dale and Glee retired they moved to McPherson, Kansas in 2002. Dale served on church council at 3 different Lutheran churches, sang in several choirs and was a docent at the McPherson Opera House. He sang in the Bethany Oratorio Society, Lindsborg, Kansas for 10 tears. All his life he enjoyed sports (especially KU Basketball, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals and McPherson Bullpups) , music, traveling, his church and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Glee Nelson, of McPherson, Kansas; his sons Eric A. Nelson, of Strongsville, Ohio and Mark F. Nelson, of Olathe, Kansas; his brother-in-law &amp; sister-in-law, William and Elizabeth Hinze, of Santa Claita, California, his brother-in-law, James Cooley, of Oxford, Nebraska; his nephews, Jeffrey &amp; Matt Hinze and their family, of Santa Clarita, California, Christopher Cooley and family, of Waverly, Nebraska and Robert Cooley and family, of Kearney, Nebraska; other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Dee W. Nelson; his sister-in-laws Marg Nelson and Maria Cooley.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Tim Leaf officiating.

Burial will be held at the Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery in Smolan, Kansas

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund, Bethany College or Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery and can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid; McPherson, Ks. 67460.



Dale Emory Nelson, was born on August 2, 1939, in Salina, Kansas, to Elmer A. and Veda V. (Magnuson) Nelson. He died on January 16, 2020 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 80 years. He had one older brother, Dee W. Nelson who passed away on June 9, 1993.Dale grew up on a farm near Bridgeport, Kansas and went to Bridgeport grade school for four years, Assaria grade school for four years and graduated from Assaria High School in 1957. He was baptized and confirmed at Assaria Lutheran Church.While growing up Dale loved farming and playing baseball and basketball. Dale joined the United States Army Reserve after high school. He served 6 months active duty and 3 and a half years in the active reserve and several years in the inactive reserves, receiving an Honorable discharge in 1965. When his active Army duty was completed, he enrolled in Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas and received a BA degree in 1962.After graduation Dale taught high school business and American History at Trego Community High School in WaKeeney, Kansas. While at Bethany he met his wife Glee Elaine Morrison and they were married July 20, 1963 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bertrand, Nebraska. The young couple established their first home together in WaKeeney, Kansas. Born to this marriage was two sons, Eric Andrew Nelson was born January 16, 1970 and Mark Frederick Nelson on September 27, 1973.He also received a MS degree in Business from Fort Hays State University in 1965. He then was an instructor of Economics and Business at North Platte Junior College(now named Mid-Plains Community College) for eight years. The Nelson family moved to Columbus, Nebraska in 1973. The family lived there 29 years and Dale worked at Equitable Savings and Loan, Nebraska Public Power and Reed, Veach &amp; Wurderman Engineering. He also did some work for Nebraska Land Title and Abstract Company in Omaha, Nebraska. After Dale and Glee retired they moved to McPherson, Kansas in 2002. Dale served on church council at 3 different Lutheran churches, sang in several choirs and was a docent at the McPherson Opera House. He sang in the Bethany Oratorio Society, Lindsborg, Kansas for 10 tears. All his life he enjoyed sports (especially KU Basketball, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals and McPherson Bullpups) , music, traveling, his church and spending time with his family.He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Glee Nelson, of McPherson, Kansas; his sons Eric A. Nelson, of Strongsville, Ohio and Mark F. Nelson, of Olathe, Kansas; his brother-in-law &amp; sister-in-law, William and Elizabeth Hinze, of Santa Claita, California, his brother-in-law, James Cooley, of Oxford, Nebraska; his nephews, Jeffrey &amp; Matt Hinze and their family, of Santa Clarita, California, Christopher Cooley and family, of Waverly, Nebraska and Robert Cooley and family, of Kearney, Nebraska; other relatives and a host of friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Dee W. Nelson; his sister-in-laws Marg Nelson and Maria Cooley.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Tim Leaf officiating.Burial will be held at the Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery in Smolan, KansasMemorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund, Bethany College or Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery and can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid; McPherson, Ks. 67460.

Dale Emory Nelson



Harold Glenn Schlender, a prolific McPherson homebuilder, and one of the driving forces behind the renovation of the historic McPherson Opera House, passed away early Thursday morning, January 16, 2020, at The Cedars retirement village. The cause of death was complications arising from congestive heart failure.

Harold was born on March 21, 1925 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, Kansas, and grew up on a farm south of Moundridge. He was 94 years old at the time of his death.

The third of eight children of Edna Mae (Nanninga) and Milton C. Schlender of rural Moundridge, Kansas, Harold entered first grade at the age of five—one year younger than his classmates—at North Garden School, a one-room schoolhouse in Harvey County not far from the family farm, and he graduated from Moundridge High School in May of 1942.

After high school, Harold served two “hitches” in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, from 1945-1948, primarily in Camp LeJune, North Carolina, and from 1951-1952 at the U.S. Naval Hospital at Mare Island, California. In his later posting, he was a surgeon’s assistant who helped to deliver literally hundreds of babies.

In between those two Navy stints, Harold returned home to Moundridge to help with the family farm, and that is where he met Charlotte Lavae Ross, a newly minted schoolteacher who hailed from Haviland, Kansas, and who he would marry in 1948. She accompanied him to California, where in 1951 their first son – Greg – was born in the same hospital where Harold worked. (Harold was not allowed to participate in that delivery. Brent, the second son, would be born in 1954 in the same delivery room in Newton in which Harold was born 29 years earlier; and Debbie, their only daughter was born in McPherson in 1959.)

After being discharged from the Navy, Harold and “CharLavae” as he called her, returned to the family farm where he built his first home – a mail-order kit-house from Sears Roebuck &amp; Co. that arrived in pieces on a railroad car. And just like that, he had stumbled into his life’s calling.

In 1956, the young couple decided to stop farming and move to the nearby community of McPherson, where Harold had hired on as a carpenter and soon became a framing foreman with Pyle Construction. Charlotte found a teaching position in nearby Inman. So they jacked up their little farmhouse, put some wheels underneath it, and quite literally moved it into town. Three years later they would move into a larger new home that Harold had built, this time with the help of fellow Pyle employees.

By 1963, after more than a decade working for Pyle, Harold decided he wanted to set out on his own as a builder. He linked up with two brothers from Halstead, Kansas – Warren and Harold Harris – who had purchased a lumber yard (now known as Jantz Lumber) in McPherson. Over the next 33 years, the company they formed, Harris Development, would build more than 300 houses, transforming many of the town’s residential areas. These were not cookie-cutter homes: Harold drew up most of his own house plans, and rarely repeated a design. Although his company never bore his name, the homes he built were known around town as “Harold Schlender Homes.”

Harold was reluctant to retire. But finally, in 1996, at the age of 72 he finally called it quits. That cleared the way for the biggest building project of his life – the restoration of the century –old McPherson Opera House. For the next 14 years, the Opera House was, as he put it: “the other woman in my life.” He spent hours each day tuck-pointing brick and stonework, building massive scaffolding to enable the restoration of the ceiling art as well as the fresco decorating the top of the stage. He and other retiree volunteers built a platform 70 feet up, 8 feet below the arching ceiling.

Over the years, Harold became an exemplary civic citizen. He was a longtime member of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce and the National Homebuilders Association, and served on the boards of The Cedars, the McPherson Opera House, the McPherson Main Street association, and he also was instrumental in the Second Century Campaign at McPherson College which renovated much of the campus. He served as a longtime advisor to the McPherson High School Carpentry program and in 2018 was named a finalist in McPherson’s Philanthropist of the Year awards in recognition of his tireless support for community improvement.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Charlotte Lavae; his eldest brother Frederick (wife Gwen) Schlender of Burrton, Kansas, and his younger sister Catherine (husband Levi) Becker of Newton, Kansas.

He is survived by his three children, Greg (wife Shelley) of Boulder, Colorado; Brent (wife Lorna) of Sebastopol, `California; and Debbie (husband J. Douglas) Way, of Boulder, Colorado.

His surviving siblings include elder brother Melvin of Wichita; younger brother John of Manhattan, Kansas; younger sisters Bethe (husband Kenny) Cowan of Topeka, and Lois Propp of Willmar, Minnesota; and younger brother Keith (wife Shirley) Schlender of Toledo, Ohio. He also had four grandchildren and one great grandchild, and dozens of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on January 29, 2020 from 5-7 pm at the Glidden-Ediger Chapel. The funeral Service will be January 30, 2020 at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas.

Family requests donations be made to The McPherson Opera House or The Cedars and they can be sent in care of the Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460



Harold Glenn Schlender, a prolific McPherson homebuilder, and one of the driving forces behind the renovation of the historic McPherson Opera House, passed away early Thursday morning, January 16, 2020, at The Cedars retirement village. The cause of death was complications arising from congestive heart failure.Harold was born on March 21, 1925 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, Kansas, and grew up on a farm south of Moundridge. He was 94 years old at the time of his death.The third of eight children of Edna Mae (Nanninga) and Milton C. Schlender of rural Moundridge, Kansas, Harold entered first grade at the age of five—one year younger than his classmates—at North Garden School, a one-room schoolhouse in Harvey County not far from the family farm, and he graduated from Moundridge High School in May of 1942.After high school, Harold served two “hitches” in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, from 1945-1948, primarily in Camp LeJune, North Carolina, and from 1951-1952 at the U.S. Naval Hospital at Mare Island, California. In his later posting, he was a surgeon’s assistant who helped to deliver literally hundreds of babies.In between those two Navy stints, Harold returned home to Moundridge to help with the family farm, and that is where he met Charlotte Lavae Ross, a newly minted schoolteacher who hailed from Haviland, Kansas, and who he would marry in 1948. She accompanied him to California, where in 1951 their first son – Greg – was born in the same hospital where Harold worked. (Harold was not allowed to participate in that delivery. Brent, the second son, would be born in 1954 in the same delivery room in Newton in which Harold was born 29 years earlier; and Debbie, their only daughter was born in McPherson in 1959.)After being discharged from the Navy, Harold and “CharLavae” as he called her, returned to the family farm where he built his first home – a mail-order kit-house from Sears Roebuck &amp; Co. that arrived in pieces on a railroad car. And just like that, he had stumbled into his life’s calling.In 1956, the young couple decided to stop farming and move to the nearby community of McPherson, where Harold had hired on as a carpenter and soon became a framing foreman with Pyle Construction. Charlotte found a teaching position in nearby Inman. So they jacked up their little farmhouse, put some wheels underneath it, and quite literally moved it into town. Three years later they would move into a larger new home that Harold had built, this time with the help of fellow Pyle employees.By 1963, after more than a decade working for Pyle, Harold decided he wanted to set out on his own as a builder. He linked up with two brothers from Halstead, Kansas – Warren and Harold Harris – who had purchased a lumber yard (now known as Jantz Lumber) in McPherson. Over the next 33 years, the company they formed, Harris Development, would build more than 300 houses, transforming many of the town’s residential areas. These were not cookie-cutter homes: Harold drew up most of his own house plans, and rarely repeated a design. Although his company never bore his name, the homes he built were known around town as “Harold Schlender Homes.”Harold was reluctant to retire. But finally, in 1996, at the age of 72 he finally called it quits. That cleared the way for the biggest building project of his life – the restoration of the century –old McPherson Opera House. For the next 14 years, the Opera House was, as he put it: “the other woman in my life.” He spent hours each day tuck-pointing brick and stonework, building massive scaffolding to enable the restoration of the ceiling art as well as the fresco decorating the top of the stage. He and other retiree volunteers built a platform 70 feet up, 8 feet below the arching ceiling.Over the years, Harold became an exemplary civic citizen. He was a longtime member of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce and the National Homebuilders Association, and served on the boards of The Cedars, the McPherson Opera House, the McPherson Main Street association, and he also was instrumental in the Second Century Campaign at McPherson College which renovated much of the campus. He served as a longtime advisor to the McPherson High School Carpentry program and in 2018 was named a finalist in McPherson’s Philanthropist of the Year awards in recognition of his tireless support for community improvement.Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Charlotte Lavae; his eldest brother Frederick (wife Gwen) Schlender of Burrton, Kansas, and his younger sister Catherine (husband Levi) Becker of Newton, Kansas.He is survived by his three children, Greg (wife Shelley) of Boulder, Colorado; Brent (wife Lorna) of Sebastopol, `California; and Debbie (husband J. Douglas) Way, of Boulder, Colorado.His surviving siblings include elder brother Melvin of Wichita; younger brother John of Manhattan, Kansas; younger sisters Bethe (husband Kenny) Cowan of Topeka, and Lois Propp of Willmar, Minnesota; and younger brother Keith (wife Shirley) Schlender of Toledo, Ohio. He also had four grandchildren and one great grandchild, and dozens of nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on January 29, 2020 from 5-7 pm at the Glidden-Ediger Chapel. The funeral Service will be January 30, 2020 at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas.Family requests donations be made to The McPherson Opera House or The Cedars and they can be sent in care of the Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460

Harold Glenn Schlender

Richard DeWayne “Dick” Mitchell, 93, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home in Ellsworth. He was born March 23, 1928&nbsp;in Fairbury, NE to Harold and Alma (Ellington) Mitchell.

Dick was a longtime resident of Ellsworth and telegraph operator for the Union Pacific Railroad. He served his county in the U.S. Navy during WW2 and was a member of the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146, and Eastern Star. He married Twila Peterman on November 8, 1952 in Ellsworth.

Dick is survived by his wife, Twila of Ellsworth and daughter, Lori Mitchell of Augusta. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Allan Louis; brothers, Norman and Harold Eugene; and half-sisters, Avola Ahrens and Roberta Miller.

Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth.

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church with burial following in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 or the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Richard DeWayne “Dick” Mitchell, 93, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home in Ellsworth. He was born March 23, 1928&nbsp;in Fairbury, NE to Harold and Alma (Ellington) Mitchell.Dick was a longtime resident of Ellsworth and telegraph operator for the Union Pacific Railroad. He served his county in the U.S. Navy during WW2 and was a member of the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, Ellsworth Masonic Lodge 146, and Eastern Star. He married Twila Peterman on November 8, 1952 in Ellsworth.Dick is survived by his wife, Twila of Ellsworth and daughter, Lori Mitchell of Augusta. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Allan Louis; brothers, Norman and Harold Eugene; and half-sisters, Avola Ahrens and Roberta Miller.Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth.Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church with burial following in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 or the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Richard DeWayne “Dick” Mitchell

John’s life began on April 30, 1931, the son of John and Jennie (Smit) Bottema in Artesia, California. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War, and married Helen “Joan” Croft in 1954. She preceded him in death. In 1995 he married Gladys June (Payne) Arrasmith in Deadwood, South Dakota.

John was a mechanic, welder and shop foreman at Haliburton Industries. He loved racing and working on Hot Rod cars. Other interests included NASCAR, dirt bikes, dune buggies and off roading. He also rebuilt a 1931 John Deere tractor.

His loving family includes his wife, Gladys of Wichita; sons, Jeffrey (Michelle) Bottema of Lake Forest, California; Robert “Bob” (Vicki) Arrasmith of Wichita; daughter, Billie (Steve) Mills of Inkom, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Sheri Bottema Furin of San Dimas, California; grandchildren, Danielle (Scott) Allen, Tyler Bottema, Brandon (Lacey) Arrasmith, Derrick (Anna) Arrasmith, Christian (Mindy) Mills, Kevin Mills, Sarah (Colby) Robinson; twenty great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Joan; son, Johnny; brother, George Bottema; sisters, Winnie Greer and Kathryn Shearer. John passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, having reached the age of 88 years old.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 2-4 p.m. at Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th Street, North,&nbsp;Wichita, Kansas 67212.

Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th Street, N., Wichita, Kansas 67212, or in care of Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, 902 E. D Street, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of John at www.ymzfh.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579578703097.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure><h2>John Lee Bottema</h2>April 30, 1931~January 18, 2020(age 88)John’s life began on April 30, 1931, the son of John and Jennie (Smit) Bottema in Artesia, California. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War, and married Helen “Joan” Croft in 1954. She preceded him in death. In 1995 he married Gladys June (Payne) Arrasmith in Deadwood, South Dakota.John was a mechanic, welder and shop foreman at Haliburton Industries. He loved racing and working on Hot Rod cars. Other interests included NASCAR, dirt bikes, dune buggies and off roading. He also rebuilt a 1931 John Deere tractor.His loving family includes his wife, Gladys of Wichita; sons, Jeffrey (Michelle) Bottema of Lake Forest, California; Robert “Bob” (Vicki) Arrasmith of Wichita; daughter, Billie (Steve) Mills of Inkom, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Sheri Bottema Furin of San Dimas, California; grandchildren, Danielle (Scott) Allen, Tyler Bottema, Brandon (Lacey) Arrasmith, Derrick (Anna) Arrasmith, Christian (Mindy) Mills, Kevin Mills, Sarah (Colby) Robinson; twenty great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Joan; son, Johnny; brother, George Bottema; sisters, Winnie Greer and Kathryn Shearer. John passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, having reached the age of 88 years old.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 2-4 p.m. at Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th Street, North,&nbsp;Wichita, Kansas 67212.Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th Street, N., Wichita, Kansas 67212, or in care of Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, 902 E. D Street, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of John at www.ymzfh.com

John Lee Bottema

Patsy Ann Sarratt, of Wilsey passed away Saturday evening, January 18th at the Morris County Hospital after a short illness. She was surrounded by family at the end to celebrate her life and to ease the pain of leaving her loved ones.

Patsy was born at home on April 3rd, 1936 in Goodman, Missouri to Hugh and Loraine Jones and as the first, was big sister to the next five kids born into the family. She married her high school sweetheart after graduating high school even though her journal at the time said that she intended to be a career woman as a secretary or book keeper. Those were big aspirations for a young woman in 1954.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and by her son Gary, who she dearly missed. She is survived by her husband JC, and children Mark (Sandy, Tammy, and Todd (Debbie, ten grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Patsy was a member of the Council Grove community since 1955, after she and JC moved there to start a business and raise a family. As a younger woman she was a member of multiple local organizations and was very involved in the community. She enjoyed summer life at the lake, golf (even though she’d tell you it was challenging, square dancing, and watching her kids and grandkids compete with life and grow to adults. She was exceptionally proud of her family and they were her reason for being.

In addition to raising a family, Patsy finally realized her goal to perform secretarial and book keeping work after her kids were all in school. Over the years she worked for several local employers in these positions and was very good at what she did. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

She will be missed by everyone who knew her as a person of kind words and helping hands who was there for others. Even at the end of her life, she was asking gathered family if they were getting enough to eat – that was her in a nutshell.

A celebration of life will be held at Sawyer Funeral Home Wednesday January 22nd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; a time to enjoy food and share memories of Patsy.

Donations in Patsy’s memory can be made to the Morris County Hospital. The care and understanding the nursing professionals provided at the end of her life and to her family was exceptional.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579578570785.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Patsy Ann Sarratt, of Wilsey passed away Saturday evening, January 18th at the Morris County Hospital after a short illness. She was surrounded by family at the end to celebrate her life and to ease the pain of leaving her loved ones.Patsy was born at home on April 3rd, 1936 in Goodman, Missouri to Hugh and Loraine Jones and as the first, was big sister to the next five kids born into the family. She married her high school sweetheart after graduating high school even though her journal at the time said that she intended to be a career woman as a secretary or book keeper. Those were big aspirations for a young woman in 1954.Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and by her son Gary, who she dearly missed. She is survived by her husband JC, and children Mark (Sandy, Tammy, and Todd (Debbie, ten grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.Patsy was a member of the Council Grove community since 1955, after she and JC moved there to start a business and raise a family. As a younger woman she was a member of multiple local organizations and was very involved in the community. She enjoyed summer life at the lake, golf (even though she’d tell you it was challenging, square dancing, and watching her kids and grandkids compete with life and grow to adults. She was exceptionally proud of her family and they were her reason for being.In addition to raising a family, Patsy finally realized her goal to perform secretarial and book keeping work after her kids were all in school. Over the years she worked for several local employers in these positions and was very good at what she did. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She will be missed by everyone who knew her as a person of kind words and helping hands who was there for others. Even at the end of her life, she was asking gathered family if they were getting enough to eat – that was her in a nutshell.A celebration of life will be held at Sawyer Funeral Home Wednesday January 22nd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; a time to enjoy food and share memories of Patsy.Donations in Patsy’s memory can be made to the Morris County Hospital. The care and understanding the nursing professionals provided at the end of her life and to her family was exceptional.

Patsy Ann Sarratt

Robert Eugene Boeh, “Bob”, passed away on January 15, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove, after complications from a fall at the age of 91.

Bob was born on January 31, 1928 in Atchison, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of Lambert Boeh and Elizabeth Shalz Boeh.&nbsp; Bob’s childhood began in the Wathena area. His family moved to Colby and he graduated as Valedictorian from Colby Junior High School in 1942. Next, he attended Cathedral High School in Wichita for two years. In 1944 at the age of 16 he joined the Merchant Marines for two years with his mother’s consent. In 1947 he graduated from Christian Brothers High School in St. Joe, MO. &nbsp;Briefly he attended Northwest Missouri State and played football. He married Carolyn Morgan on December 27, 1950 in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; They were together for 61 years.&nbsp; Bob was drafted into the United States Army and stationed at Fort Benning, GA from 1950-1952.&nbsp; In 1958 the family moved from Wichita to the farm where Bob lived for 61 years.

Bob was actively involved in the Dwight community.&nbsp; He was a dedicated member of the Dwight American Legion for 62 years. He served as Post Commander of Squadron #289 in 1964 and 1971. He participated in the firing squad for Memorial Day services.&nbsp; He was instrumental in planning the activities for the Dwight Independence Day celebrations and shooting off the fireworks. He coached several youth baseball teams.&nbsp; &nbsp;For many years, he rode the Dwight firetruck through main street dressed as Santa Claus to greet many excited children. &nbsp;Bob established Boeh Water Softeners and RC Angus Farm raising registered Angus cattle.&nbsp; He was honored to be a Grand Marshall in parades at Dwight and White City.&nbsp; In his retirement years he designed Boeh Meadows, a five-hole golf course on his property.&nbsp;

Survivors include four children: Michael Boeh (Kellie) of White City; Barbara Becker (Bernie) of Topeka; Patrick Boeh of Ottawa; and Carol Stilwell (Mark) of White City; eight grandchildren: Preston Boeh, Whitney Dauben (Jarett, Tanner Boeh, Kelby Umbehr (Christine, Dillon Boeh (Celsie, Drew Boeh, Mindy and Cade Stilwell; a step-grandson Jack Becker (Lindsey); eight great-grandchildren: Colt, Molly and Case Dauben, Max, Zelie, Leah, Otto and Greta Umbehr, soon to be born great-granddaughter, and three step great-grandchildren Jackson, Brooklyn and Nolan Becker; two sister-in-laws Doris Morgan and Betty Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, sister Velma Mercer and husband Frank, brothers Donald and Gerald Boeh, and a son-in-law Jack Umbehr.

Visitation and Rosary will be held at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Junction City, KS.&nbsp; Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to:&nbsp; Dwight American Legion, White City Senior Citizen Center or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579578438616.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robert Eugene Boeh, “Bob”, passed away on January 15, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove, after complications from a fall at the age of 91.Bob was born on January 31, 1928 in Atchison, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son of Lambert Boeh and Elizabeth Shalz Boeh.&nbsp; Bob’s childhood began in the Wathena area. His family moved to Colby and he graduated as Valedictorian from Colby Junior High School in 1942. Next, he attended Cathedral High School in Wichita for two years. In 1944 at the age of 16 he joined the Merchant Marines for two years with his mother’s consent. In 1947 he graduated from Christian Brothers High School in St. Joe, MO. &nbsp;Briefly he attended Northwest Missouri State and played football. He married Carolyn Morgan on December 27, 1950 in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; They were together for 61 years.&nbsp; Bob was drafted into the United States Army and stationed at Fort Benning, GA from 1950-1952.&nbsp; In 1958 the family moved from Wichita to the farm where Bob lived for 61 years.Bob was actively involved in the Dwight community.&nbsp; He was a dedicated member of the Dwight American Legion for 62 years. He served as Post Commander of Squadron #289 in 1964 and 1971. He participated in the firing squad for Memorial Day services.&nbsp; He was instrumental in planning the activities for the Dwight Independence Day celebrations and shooting off the fireworks. He coached several youth baseball teams.&nbsp; &nbsp;For many years, he rode the Dwight firetruck through main street dressed as Santa Claus to greet many excited children. &nbsp;Bob established Boeh Water Softeners and RC Angus Farm raising registered Angus cattle.&nbsp; He was honored to be a Grand Marshall in parades at Dwight and White City.&nbsp; In his retirement years he designed Boeh Meadows, a five-hole golf course on his property.&nbsp;Survivors include four children: Michael Boeh (Kellie) of White City; Barbara Becker (Bernie) of Topeka; Patrick Boeh of Ottawa; and Carol Stilwell (Mark) of White City; eight grandchildren: Preston Boeh, Whitney Dauben (Jarett, Tanner Boeh, Kelby Umbehr (Christine, Dillon Boeh (Celsie, Drew Boeh, Mindy and Cade Stilwell; a step-grandson Jack Becker (Lindsey); eight great-grandchildren: Colt, Molly and Case Dauben, Max, Zelie, Leah, Otto and Greta Umbehr, soon to be born great-granddaughter, and three step great-grandchildren Jackson, Brooklyn and Nolan Becker; two sister-in-laws Doris Morgan and Betty Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, sister Velma Mercer and husband Frank, brothers Donald and Gerald Boeh, and a son-in-law Jack Umbehr.Visitation and Rosary will be held at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Junction City, KS.&nbsp; Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to:&nbsp; Dwight American Legion, White City Senior Citizen Center or St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Robert Eugene Boeh

Grace F. Christians, age 93, of Concordia, Kansas, went to heaven on Sunday, January 19, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home in Concordia.&nbsp; She was born on Nov. 2, 1926 in Sibley, Iowa to Harm &amp; Tillie (Kruger) Doeden.

Grace attended country school in Sibley, Iowa until the 8th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; Grace accepted Christ as her Savior as a young girl.&nbsp; Grace was a prayer warrior for her family and friends.&nbsp;

She married Evert L. Christians on Feb. 22, 1945 in Sibley, Iowa and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1992. &nbsp;She helped her husband farm for 12 years when they lived in Little Rock, Iowa.&nbsp; She and her husband Evert owned and operated livestock auction markets in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, Jamestown, North Dakota, Edgeley, North Dakota and Belleville, Kansas.

Grace enjoyed going to church, gardening, flowers, and most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Left to cherish Grace’s memory are her children, Dianne Sell (Dennis, Wichita, KS.; Donna Swanson (Dave, Grand Island, NE.; Curt Christians (Lori, Beloit, KS.; Gayle Christians, Grand Island, NE &amp; Autumn Seifert (Vincent, Concordia, KS.; a sister, Gertie Wester, of Minnesota; 16 grandchildren, Craig Sell, Heather Sell, Ashley Sell, Chad Swanson, Leigh Parrella, Josh Christians, Leah Johnson, Hannah Christians, Jordan Barnhart, Abby Nyce, Dan Christians, Adam Christians, Danielle Seifert, Taylor Brown, Christian and Grace Seifert &amp; 22 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Evert; a son, Daniel A. Christians; her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, 2 brothers and 2 sisters in infancy, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Christians.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia with Jonathan Peppers officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 one hour prior to service at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia.

Memorials are suggested to Meadowlark Hospice in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579578271130.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Grace F. Christians, age 93, of Concordia, Kansas, went to heaven on Sunday, January 19, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home in Concordia.&nbsp; She was born on Nov. 2, 1926 in Sibley, Iowa to Harm &amp; Tillie (Kruger) Doeden.Grace attended country school in Sibley, Iowa until the 8th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; Grace accepted Christ as her Savior as a young girl.&nbsp; Grace was a prayer warrior for her family and friends.&nbsp;She married Evert L. Christians on Feb. 22, 1945 in Sibley, Iowa and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1992. &nbsp;She helped her husband farm for 12 years when they lived in Little Rock, Iowa.&nbsp; She and her husband Evert owned and operated livestock auction markets in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, Jamestown, North Dakota, Edgeley, North Dakota and Belleville, Kansas.Grace enjoyed going to church, gardening, flowers, and most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.Left to cherish Grace’s memory are her children, Dianne Sell (Dennis, Wichita, KS.; Donna Swanson (Dave, Grand Island, NE.; Curt Christians (Lori, Beloit, KS.; Gayle Christians, Grand Island, NE &amp; Autumn Seifert (Vincent, Concordia, KS.; a sister, Gertie Wester, of Minnesota; 16 grandchildren, Craig Sell, Heather Sell, Ashley Sell, Chad Swanson, Leigh Parrella, Josh Christians, Leah Johnson, Hannah Christians, Jordan Barnhart, Abby Nyce, Dan Christians, Adam Christians, Danielle Seifert, Taylor Brown, Christian and Grace Seifert &amp; 22 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Evert; a son, Daniel A. Christians; her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, 2 brothers and 2 sisters in infancy, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Christians.Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia with Jonathan Peppers officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 one hour prior to service at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia.Memorials are suggested to Meadowlark Hospice in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia is in charge of arrangements.

Grace F. Christians



Kimberly A. Land passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene at the age of 62. She was born April 2, 1957 in Salina, Kansas the daughter of Richard and Betty (King) Booth.

Kimberly grew up in the area and graduated from Chapman High School. She Loved children, dogs, and reading books. Kimberly had just stated not long ago the she had spent a lifetime being good with God.

Kimberly A. Land passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene at the age of 62. She was born April 2, 1957 in Salina, Kansas the daughter of Richard and Betty (King) Booth.Kimberly grew up in the area and graduated from Chapman High School. She Loved children, dogs, and reading books. Kimberly had just stated not long ago the she had spent a lifetime being good with God.On October 25, 1976 she married James C “Jim” Land in Randolph , Kansas. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her sons Jason and his wife Marti Land of Abilene, Jeremy and his wife Jenn Land of Abilene, brother Steve Booth of Randolph, sister Gina Richardson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and one grandchild Skyler. She was preceded in death by her parents.The family has selected cremation and a private service will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Abilene Public Library and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.martinbeckercarlson.com.

Obituaries