Funeral services will be at 1 PM Monday, January 13 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

Visitation will be from 1-5 PM with family present from 1-3 PM Sunday at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels.

Nancy DoanFebruary 01, 1939 - January 07, 2020Funeral services will be at 1 PM Monday, January 13 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-5 PM with family present from 1-3 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels.

Nancy Doan

HERINGTON – Charles “Chuck” Ronald Otis

Chuck Otis, 80, departed this life Monday evening, January 6, 2020, at the Legacy of Herington.&nbsp; He was the son of Robert and Rena (Peterson) Otis.

Chuck married Frances May Fisher, February 25, 1959, at her parent’s farm in&nbsp;White City, and was a devoted and loving husband.&nbsp; Many knew him as a quiet&nbsp;man but he would become a kind, caring, and supportive father to three daughters,&nbsp;Pam, Lori, and Kristi.&nbsp; He would not compromise giving up time with his family.&nbsp;Family outings water skiing and snow skiing were memorable occasions.&nbsp; His family enjoyed watching and helping him with his gardens of strawberries and assisting with the apple orchards.&nbsp;

Chuck was a machinist for 43 years; began working with the Rock Island Railroad, and retired with the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting ducks, pheasants, and quail. &nbsp;He liked watching K-State women’s basketball, K-State football, and KU basketball.&nbsp;He served in the United States Air Force and graduated from White City High&nbsp;School with the class of 1957.&nbsp;

Preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby, Gene; and his parents.&nbsp;

Chuck is survived by his wife, Fran Otis of the home in Herington; three daughters, Pam Molz (husband-Chris) of Olathe, Lori Spurgeon (Larry)&nbsp;of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Kristi Kling (Matthew) of Minneapolis, Minnesota;&nbsp;sister, Debbie Bryant (Jim) of Valley Center, Kansas; and four grandchildren,&nbsp;Erin and Megan Spurgeon, and Henry and Natalie Kling.&nbsp;

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, January 9, 2020, 7:00 – 8:00pm,&nbsp;at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel. Memorial services&nbsp;will be Friday, January 10, 2020, 10:30am at the Woodbine Methodist Church.

Inurnment services will be held at a later date at the Delavan Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association and they may be sent to&nbsp;in care of the YMZ Funeral Home, 404 S. Bdwy., Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

HERINGTON – Charles “Chuck” Ronald OtisChuck Otis, 80, departed this life Monday evening, January 6, 2020, at the Legacy of Herington.&nbsp; He was the son of Robert and Rena (Peterson) Otis.Chuck married Frances May Fisher, February 25, 1959, at her parent’s farm in&nbsp;White City, and was a devoted and loving husband.&nbsp; Many knew him as a quiet&nbsp;man but he would become a kind, caring, and supportive father to three daughters,&nbsp;Pam, Lori, and Kristi.&nbsp; He would not compromise giving up time with his family.&nbsp;Family outings water skiing and snow skiing were memorable occasions.&nbsp; His family enjoyed watching and helping him with his gardens of strawberries and assisting with the apple orchards.&nbsp;Chuck was a machinist for 43 years; began working with the Rock Island Railroad, and retired with the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting ducks, pheasants, and quail. &nbsp;He liked watching K-State women’s basketball, K-State football, and KU basketball.&nbsp;He served in the United States Air Force and graduated from White City High&nbsp;School with the class of 1957.&nbsp;Preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby, Gene; and his parents.&nbsp;Chuck is survived by his wife, Fran Otis of the home in Herington; three daughters, Pam Molz (husband-Chris) of Olathe, Lori Spurgeon (Larry)&nbsp;of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Kristi Kling (Matthew) of Minneapolis, Minnesota;&nbsp;sister, Debbie Bryant (Jim) of Valley Center, Kansas; and four grandchildren,&nbsp;Erin and Megan Spurgeon, and Henry and Natalie Kling.&nbsp;Visitation with the family will be Thursday, January 9, 2020, 7:00 – 8:00pm,&nbsp;at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel. Memorial services&nbsp;will be Friday, January 10, 2020, 10:30am at the Woodbine Methodist Church.Inurnment services will be held at a later date at the Delavan Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association and they may be sent to&nbsp;in care of the YMZ Funeral Home, 404 S. Bdwy., Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

Charles “Chuck” Ronald Otis

WOODBINE -&nbsp;James Michael Clute, 68, SGT Retired US Army, departed this life Thursday, January 2, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on May 3, 1951, at Alpena, Michigan, the son of Estel and Ann (Hutzek) Clute.

Served in Vietnam retiring from the U. S. Army, Fort Riley in 1998.&nbsp; Graduated&nbsp;from high school in Alpena, Michigan.&nbsp; He was an avid hunter and fisherman&nbsp;and enjoyed woodworking&nbsp;

Married Brenda Lewis-Marzolf October 5, 1991, at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Preceded in death by a nephew and his parents.

Survivors are wife, Brenda Clute of Woodbine; two sons, Trevor Clute (Casey) of Topeka, KS, James Clute of Oscada, MI; a daughter, Jessica Clapp of Houma, LA; three grandchildren, Wyatt, Eli, and Alice; sisters and brothers of Michigan,&nbsp;Margaret (Daniel) Doherty, Mary (Norbert) Rickelmann, Virginia (Richard) Frank,&nbsp;Robert (Sally) Clute, Donald (Mary) Clute, Douglas (Patty) Clute, Cynthia (Nicholas) Rupas, and thirty-three nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends at the Woodbine Fellowship Hall, 2:00pm until 3:00pm, Thursday, January 9, 2020.&nbsp; Burial will follow with military rites at the Woodbine Cemetery.

Memorials have been designated to the Disabled American Veterans-Topeka Chapter; and may be sent in care of Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

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 </figure>WOODBINE -&nbsp;James Michael Clute, 68, SGT Retired US Army, departed this life Thursday, January 2, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on May 3, 1951, at Alpena, Michigan, the son of Estel and Ann (Hutzek) Clute.Served in Vietnam retiring from the U. S. Army, Fort Riley in 1998.&nbsp; Graduated&nbsp;from high school in Alpena, Michigan.&nbsp; He was an avid hunter and fisherman&nbsp;and enjoyed woodworking&nbsp;Married Brenda Lewis-Marzolf October 5, 1991, at Fort Riley, Kansas.Preceded in death by a nephew and his parents.Survivors are wife, Brenda Clute of Woodbine; two sons, Trevor Clute (Casey) of Topeka, KS, James Clute of Oscada, MI; a daughter, Jessica Clapp of Houma, LA; three grandchildren, Wyatt, Eli, and Alice; sisters and brothers of Michigan,&nbsp;Margaret (Daniel) Doherty, Mary (Norbert) Rickelmann, Virginia (Richard) Frank,&nbsp;Robert (Sally) Clute, Donald (Mary) Clute, Douglas (Patty) Clute, Cynthia (Nicholas) Rupas, and thirty-three nieces and nephews.Visitation for family and friends at the Woodbine Fellowship Hall, 2:00pm until 3:00pm, Thursday, January 9, 2020.&nbsp; Burial will follow with military rites at the Woodbine Cemetery.Memorials have been designated to the Disabled American Veterans-Topeka Chapter; and may be sent in care of Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

James Michael Clute

Carl Wesley Ostrom, 76, passed from this life Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in rural new Madison, Ohio. He was born January 15, 1943 at Concordia, Kansas to Edward and Lola Ostrom. 

He is survived by his brothers Delbert Ostrom (Charlotte, Plainville, Kansas and Larry Ostrom (Phyllis, Concordia, Kansas. Wes attended Concordia schools.&nbsp; 

He was working as a firefighter in Salina, Kansas when he was married to Carolyn Pugh in February 1965. They had two children who survive: John Ostrom (Kelley, Burwell, Nebraska and Julie Ostrom-Asch, Clyde, Kansas. His grandchildren include Shaylynn Morey, Brendon Asch, Jhett Ostrom, Justin Ostrom, Joel Ostrom, Jace Ostrom and Kierra Ostrom. 

In October1995 he married Sherry Combs and resided in Ohio. He had several step-children; step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. They all took wonderful care of him. Wes wrote to his family, “A pair of spurs upon a wall. If they could talk, what stories they could tell to all. Ridin good horses or bad ones, they were all the same. Being a cowboy was the name of the game. When I pass recall the joy, here lies Grandpa, a real cowboy.”

A come and go gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas. Wes’ wishes were to be cremated and laid to rest in his favorite spot near New Madison.

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 </figure>Carl Wesley Ostrom, 76, passed from this life Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in rural new Madison, Ohio. He was born January 15, 1943 at Concordia, Kansas to Edward and Lola Ostrom. He is survived by his brothers Delbert Ostrom (Charlotte, Plainville, Kansas and Larry Ostrom (Phyllis, Concordia, Kansas. Wes attended Concordia schools.&nbsp; He was working as a firefighter in Salina, Kansas when he was married to Carolyn Pugh in February 1965. They had two children who survive: John Ostrom (Kelley, Burwell, Nebraska and Julie Ostrom-Asch, Clyde, Kansas. His grandchildren include Shaylynn Morey, Brendon Asch, Jhett Ostrom, Justin Ostrom, Joel Ostrom, Jace Ostrom and Kierra Ostrom. In October1995 he married Sherry Combs and resided in Ohio. He had several step-children; step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. They all took wonderful care of him. Wes wrote to his family, “A pair of spurs upon a wall. If they could talk, what stories they could tell to all. Ridin good horses or bad ones, they were all the same. Being a cowboy was the name of the game. When I pass recall the joy, here lies Grandpa, a real cowboy.”A come and go gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas. Wes’ wishes were to be cremated and laid to rest in his favorite spot near New Madison.

Carl Wesley Ostrom



Ruby L. Swick, 97, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at The Cedars, McPherson. She retired from Farmers Alliance Insurance where she worked in the accounting department.

Ruby was born on October 13, 1922, in Drumright, OK, the daughter of Frank W. and Loya (Wilson) Wingrove. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1940. Ruby was united in marriage to Dean W. Swick on January 20, 1946, in McPherson. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2003.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Life Member of V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Survivors include: two sons, Greg Swick (Martha) of Ozark, MO and Dennis Swick (Susan) of Poinciana, FL; four grandchildren, Dean Swick, Erin Sabyan (Scott, Nathan Swick (Danielle, and Laura Tacke (Bart); four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Claude Wingrove and Ronald “Bud” Wingrove, and sisters, Louise Sucher and Lillian Pontius.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 10, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 11, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Lacey Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or V.F.W. Auxiliary in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Ruby L. Swick, 97, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at The Cedars, McPherson. She retired from Farmers Alliance Insurance where she worked in the accounting department.Ruby was born on October 13, 1922, in Drumright, OK, the daughter of Frank W. and Loya (Wilson) Wingrove. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1940. Ruby was united in marriage to Dean W. Swick on January 20, 1946, in McPherson. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2003.She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Life Member of V.F.W. Auxiliary.Survivors include: two sons, Greg Swick (Martha) of Ozark, MO and Dennis Swick (Susan) of Poinciana, FL; four grandchildren, Dean Swick, Erin Sabyan (Scott, Nathan Swick (Danielle, and Laura Tacke (Bart); four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Claude Wingrove and Ronald “Bud” Wingrove, and sisters, Louise Sucher and Lillian Pontius.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 10, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 11, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor Lacey Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or V.F.W. Auxiliary in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Ruby L. Swick

William “Billy” Ray Goode, 75, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in Russell. He was born May 20, 1944 in Hopkinsville, KY to George Raymond and Ola Agnes (Henderson) Goode.

Billy is survived by his finace, Lisa Abell of Russell; daughters, Shawnka Goode of Kanopolis and Heather McClendon (Brian) of Black Wolf; son, DJ Abell of Russell; grandchildren, Caleb Goode and Coral Goode, Micah Galvan, and Ambriana and Brian McClendon, Jr.; great granddaughter, Aria Goode; and sisters, Gerdie, Martha, Wanda, and Patricia. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerald, Boon, and Leland; and sisters, Elsie, Juanita, Dorothy, and Nancy Sue.

Visitation with family present will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Funeral services and burial will be held at a later date in Hopkinsville, KY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

William “Billy” Ray Goode, 75, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in Russell. He was born May 20, 1944 in Hopkinsville, KY to George Raymond and Ola Agnes (Henderson) Goode.Billy is survived by his finace, Lisa Abell of Russell; daughters, Shawnka Goode of Kanopolis and Heather McClendon (Brian) of Black Wolf; son, DJ Abell of Russell; grandchildren, Caleb Goode and Coral Goode, Micah Galvan, and Ambriana and Brian McClendon, Jr.; great granddaughter, Aria Goode; and sisters, Gerdie, Martha, Wanda, and Patricia. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerald, Boon, and Leland; and sisters, Elsie, Juanita, Dorothy, and Nancy Sue.Visitation with family present will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.Funeral services and burial will be held at a later date in Hopkinsville, KY.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.Billy is survived by his finace, Lisa Abell of Russell; daughters, Shawnka Goode of Kanopolis and Heather McClendon (Brian) of Black Wolf; son, DJ Abell of Russell; grandchildren, Caleb Goode and Coral Goode, Micah Galvan, and Ambriana and Brian McClendon, Jr.; great granddaughter, Aria Goode; and sisters, Gerdie, Martha, Wanda, and Patricia. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerald, Boon, and Leland; and sisters, Elsie, Juanita, Dorothy, and Nancy Sue.Visitation with family present will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.Funeral services and burial will be held at a later date in Hopkinsville, KY.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

William “Billy” Ray Goode

Memorial services will be at 10 AM Monday, January 13 at the Glasco VFW Hall. 

Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7 PM Sunday, January 12 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be given to the Funeral Expense Fund.

Wayne MitchellSeptember 10, 1937 - January 06, 2020Memorial services will be at 10 AM Monday, January 13 at the Glasco VFW Hall. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7 PM Sunday, January 12 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Funeral Expense Fund.

Wayne Mitchell

February 28, 1949~January 6, 2020(age 70)

Chuck's life began on February 28, 1949 in Wichita.  He was the son of George C. and Elva (Frankenberg) Brewer. 

 Chuck is a 1967 graduate of Wichita East High School and a 1975 graduate of Wichita State University. 

 He was united in marriage to Susan Wise on February 14, 1970 in Andover. 

 Chuck was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a mail carrier in El Dorado. 

 He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and watching TV. 

 He was a member of the Emmaus Mennonite Church. 

 Chuck's greatest joy was his family which includes his wife of 49 years Susan Brewer of Potwin, and son Clint Brewer of Potwin.  

Chuck passed away on January 6, 2020 near El Dorado. 

 He is preceded in death by his parents. 

 His family will gather with friends on Thursday January 9, 2020 at Emmaus Cemetery for his graveside service at 11 a.m. and a time of visiting beginning at 10 a.m. led by Rev. Tim Mace.  Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater is serving the family.  Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Chuck at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure><h2>Charles "Chuck" Carl Brewer</h2>February 28, 1949~January 6, 2020(age 70)Chuck's life began on February 28, 1949 in Wichita. He was the son of George C. and Elva (Frankenberg) Brewer. Chuck is a 1967 graduate of Wichita East High School and a 1975 graduate of Wichita State University. He was united in marriage to Susan Wise on February 14, 1970 in Andover. Chuck was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a mail carrier in El Dorado. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and watching TV. He was a member of the Emmaus Mennonite Church. Chuck's greatest joy was his family which includes his wife of 49 years Susan Brewer of Potwin, and son Clint Brewer of Potwin. Chuck passed away on January 6, 2020 near El Dorado. He is preceded in death by his parents. His family will gather with friends on Thursday January 9, 2020 at Emmaus Cemetery for his graveside service at 11 a.m. and a time of visiting beginning at 10 a.m. led by Rev. Tim Mace. Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater is serving the family. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Chuck at www.ymzfh.com.

Charles "Chuck" Carl Brewer

Dorothy Jane Loewen Waner Gilbert was born on October 4, 1930, at the Hillsboro, Kansas hospital; the daughter of John and Susie (Arbsland) Loewen.  She died on January 6, 2020, at Hillsboro Community Hospital. 

 Dorothy grew up north of Peabody, attending Country School #58 and when it closed, she went to Peabody grade school and high school graduating with the class of 1948. 

 She worked at the Peabody High School until her marriage to Alfred Waner in November of 1948.  They lived on a farm east of Florence for 13 years and resided in Marion for a year, then they purchased their farm and moved backed to the country in 1962.  Mr. Waner passed away in 1974. 

 In 1981, she was united in marriage to Laurence Gilbert.  Mr. Gilbert passed away in 2010. 

 Dorothy enjoyed sewing, making almost 400 quilts.  She had quilts in nearly all 48 states, several foreign countries and one in the textile cottage in Mt. Hope, England. 

She also liked country music, making two quilts for Merle Haggard and a 7500-page scrapbook on his career.  The scrapbook is in the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum and Library in Nashville. 

 Dorothy also shot trap and was elected to the state board of directors, serving as president of the board. 

 She loved to garden and work outside helping with farming and livestock. 

 She moved from the farm in 2015 to Salem Apartments in Hillsboro where she resided until her passing. 

There will be no formal services.   Her cremains will be buried in the Youngstown Cemetery next to her two husbands at a later date.  

She is survived by her adopted son  Lynn (Sue) Applegate and family, a niece and nephews, special friends Wayne (Jane) Weber, Thad and Janie Meierhoff who helped care for her in her later years.  

Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.  Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Dorothy at www.ymzfh.com.

Dorothy Jane Loewen Waner Gilbert was born on October 4, 1930, at the Hillsboro, Kansas hospital; the daughter of John and Susie (Arbsland) Loewen. She died on January 6, 2020, at Hillsboro Community Hospital. Dorothy grew up north of Peabody, attending Country School #58 and when it closed, she went to Peabody grade school and high school graduating with the class of 1948. She worked at the Peabody High School until her marriage to Alfred Waner in November of 1948. They lived on a farm east of Florence for 13 years and resided in Marion for a year, then they purchased their farm and moved backed to the country in 1962. Mr. Waner passed away in 1974. In 1981, she was united in marriage to Laurence Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert passed away in 2010. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, making almost 400 quilts. She had quilts in nearly all 48 states, several foreign countries and one in the textile cottage in Mt. Hope, England. She also liked country music, making two quilts for Merle Haggard and a 7500-page scrapbook on his career. The scrapbook is in the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum and Library in Nashville. Dorothy also shot trap and was elected to the state board of directors, serving as president of the board. She loved to garden and work outside helping with farming and livestock. She moved from the farm in 2015 to Salem Apartments in Hillsboro where she resided until her passing. There will be no formal services. Her cremains will be buried in the Youngstown Cemetery next to her two husbands at a later date. She is survived by her adopted son Lynn (Sue) Applegate and family, a niece and nephews, special friends Wayne (Jane) Weber, Thad and Janie Meierhoff who helped care for her in her later years. Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Dorothy at www.ymzfh.com.

Dorothy Jane Loewen Waner Gilbert

September 16, 1951~January 3, 2020(age 68)

Greg&nbsp;was born&nbsp;on September 16, 1951 in Junction City, KS.&nbsp; He was the son of L. S. “Scott,” Sr. and Helen (Ziegler) McDiffett.&nbsp;Greg was in the last graduating class of Alta Vista High School in 1969, and then&nbsp;trained in Manhattan, KS to be a diesel mechanic.&nbsp;He was united in marriage to&nbsp;Deborah Kay Hennes on March 21, 1971 in the Pleasant Ridge Church.

After a brief stint at the John Deere dealership in Council Grove as a mechanic, Greg worked as a union construction laborer for the next 30+ years. In&nbsp;his “retirement” he took over operation of his father’s&nbsp;service station in Alta Vista, renaming it&nbsp;McDiffett Service&nbsp;in 2001.&nbsp;Greg was skilled at repairing small engines such as lawn mowers and chain saws and was a helpful and honest businessman, always willing to make an after-hours trip to “The Station” to fix a flat tire or pump some gas for a stranded traveler. Even though retired from construction he would often stop at the&nbsp;job sites in Manhattan on his way to pick up parts for his repair business to “check on” his sons and their projects.

Greg was an outdoorsman his whole life&nbsp;who loved to hunt and fish, especially enjoying elk hunting in the mountains of Colorado with his sons Jason and Nathan, and his nephews. To support his bird hunting hobby, for several years&nbsp;he raised German Shorthair puppies and trained&nbsp;them&nbsp;for hunting&nbsp;quail and other wildfowl. His favorite fishing spots were "The Tubes” at both Council Grove and Tuttle Creek reservoirs.

Greg enjoyed traveling with&nbsp;his family&nbsp;and made several trips with them to Aspen,&nbsp;Colorado to see his son Travis perform in professional theatrical shows; as well as sightseeing trips to Denver and Colorado Springs, and a very special surprise trip to Graceland in Memphis, TN as a treat for his wife Deb.&nbsp;

Greg enjoyed many athletic activities, including playing football and basketball for Alta Vista High School; and later in young adulthood played coed softball and joined a men’s recreational bowling league. He loved watching sports&nbsp;with his family and friends, especially Kansas City Chiefs football.&nbsp;

Greg treasured time with his family; he&nbsp;greatly loved spoiling his&nbsp;grandchildren (and granddogs).&nbsp;His loving family includes his wife of 48 years, Deb of Alta Vista; children Travis McDiffett of Aspen, CO, Jason McDiffett of Junction City, and&nbsp;Nathan (Annie) McDiffett of Alta Vista; grandchildren Stevie Kay McDiffett and Shelby McDiffett; great grandson Ethan Fuller; and Greg's siblings Linda McDiffett of Manhattan, Beverly McDiffett-Roeser of Manhattan, and Mickey (Lori) McDiffett of Alta Vista.

Greg passed away on January 3, 2020 at University of Kansas&nbsp;Medical Center from complications of heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother L. S. “Scotty” McDiffett, Jr. and sister-in-law Patricia (Cronin) McDiffett.

His family invites you to join loved ones and friends at a casual memorial gathering on Saturday January 11, 2020 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Sawyer Funeral Home; a time to enjoy some of his favorite foods and&nbsp;share memories of Greg in&nbsp;celebration of his life.

Greg chose to be an organ and tissue donor and his family requests memorial contributions in Greg’s name be directed to Midwest Transplant Network in support of the non-profit organization that has made his gifts available to so many in need. https://www.mwtn.org/get-involved/monetary-donations/

Greg’s family is so grateful to the caring and skilled staff at University of Kansas Medical Center, you may also choose to give a gift in his memory to the University of Kansas Medical Foundation, a non-profit designed to assist in programs and education for the staff of the facility.

https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/giving/ways-to-give/make-a-gift/heart-care

Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory or words of comfort for his family at www.sawyerchapel.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure><h2>Gregory Hale McDiffett</h2>September 16, 1951~January 3, 2020(age 68)Greg&nbsp;was born&nbsp;on September 16, 1951 in Junction City, KS.&nbsp; He was the son of L. S. “Scott,” Sr. and Helen (Ziegler) McDiffett.&nbsp;Greg was in the last graduating class of Alta Vista High School in 1969, and then&nbsp;trained in Manhattan, KS to be a diesel mechanic.&nbsp;He was united in marriage to&nbsp;Deborah Kay Hennes on March 21, 1971 in the Pleasant Ridge Church.After a brief stint at the John Deere dealership in Council Grove as a mechanic, Greg worked as a union construction laborer for the next 30+ years. In&nbsp;his “retirement” he took over operation of his father’s&nbsp;service station in Alta Vista, renaming it&nbsp;McDiffett Service&nbsp;in 2001.&nbsp;Greg was skilled at repairing small engines such as lawn mowers and chain saws and was a helpful and honest businessman, always willing to make an after-hours trip to “The Station” to fix a flat tire or pump some gas for a stranded traveler. Even though retired from construction he would often stop at the&nbsp;job sites in Manhattan on his way to pick up parts for his repair business to “check on” his sons and their projects.Greg was an outdoorsman his whole life&nbsp;who loved to hunt and fish, especially enjoying elk hunting in the mountains of Colorado with his sons Jason and Nathan, and his nephews. To support his bird hunting hobby, for several years&nbsp;he raised German Shorthair puppies and trained&nbsp;them&nbsp;for hunting&nbsp;quail and other wildfowl. His favorite fishing spots were "The Tubes” at both Council Grove and Tuttle Creek reservoirs.Greg enjoyed traveling with&nbsp;his family&nbsp;and made several trips with them to Aspen,&nbsp;Colorado to see his son Travis perform in professional theatrical shows; as well as sightseeing trips to Denver and Colorado Springs, and a very special surprise trip to Graceland in Memphis, TN as a treat for his wife Deb.&nbsp;Greg enjoyed many athletic activities, including playing football and basketball for Alta Vista High School; and later in young adulthood played coed softball and joined a men’s recreational bowling league. He loved watching sports&nbsp;with his family and friends, especially Kansas City Chiefs football.&nbsp;Greg treasured time with his family; he&nbsp;greatly loved spoiling his&nbsp;grandchildren (and granddogs).&nbsp;His loving family includes his wife of 48 years, Deb of Alta Vista; children Travis McDiffett of Aspen, CO, Jason McDiffett of Junction City, and&nbsp;Nathan (Annie) McDiffett of Alta Vista; grandchildren Stevie Kay McDiffett and Shelby McDiffett; great grandson Ethan Fuller; and Greg's siblings Linda McDiffett of Manhattan, Beverly McDiffett-Roeser of Manhattan, and Mickey (Lori) McDiffett of Alta Vista.Greg passed away on January 3, 2020 at University of Kansas&nbsp;Medical Center from complications of heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother L. S. “Scotty” McDiffett, Jr. and sister-in-law Patricia (Cronin) McDiffett.His family invites you to join loved ones and friends at a casual memorial gathering on Saturday January 11, 2020 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Sawyer Funeral Home; a time to enjoy some of his favorite foods and&nbsp;share memories of Greg in&nbsp;celebration of his life.Greg chose to be an organ and tissue donor and his family requests memorial contributions in Greg’s name be directed to Midwest Transplant Network in support of the non-profit organization that has made his gifts available to so many in need. https://www.mwtn.org/get-involved/monetary-donations/Greg’s family is so grateful to the caring and skilled staff at University of Kansas Medical Center, you may also choose to give a gift in his memory to the University of Kansas Medical Foundation, a non-profit designed to assist in programs and education for the staff of the facility.https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/giving/ways-to-give/make-a-gift/heart-carePlease sign his online guestbook and leave a memory or words of comfort for his family at www.sawyerchapel.com.&nbsp;

Gregory Hale McDiffett 

Lawrence “Larry” A. Beil Jr., 95, passed away Jan. 5, 2020, at Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Salina. He was born in Salina, Feb. 8, 1924, to Lawrence F. Beil and Nancy R. (Anderson) Beil. He married Elizabeth "Betty Jo" Dunn, Sept. 12, 1943, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina. She passed away in 2011. He married Ardis Jensen, June 15, 2014.

He graduated from Salina High School, Class of 1943. He served in the Navy during World War II. Larry worked for Larson Lumber Company, Frisbie Construction, Michaelsen Lumber Company, and Planters State Bank (later Bank IV, retiring from Bank IV in 1988, after 23 years in banking.

Larry was very active in the Salina Downtown Lions Club, Salina Elks, ISIS Shrine, Shrine Patrol, Salina Home Builders Association, and Salina Crime Stoppers. Larry enjoyed dancing with the Jolly Mixers, traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his family and friends. Larry was a very kind and loving husband and father and was loved and respected by all.

Survivors include: his wife, Ardis; sons, Steven R. Beil of New Orleans, La., and Lawrence "Larry" F. Beil II (Hedy) of Overland Park; sister, Fayetta Hart (Bob) of Bella Vista, Ark.; grandchildren, Lindsey S. Wannamaker (J.J., Lisa A. Erisman (Gary, and Lacy L. Mahlandt (Andy, all of Overland Park; five great-grandchildren; and stepchildren, Marilyn Schneider (John, Ron Jensen (Shelly, and Arlisa Robertson. Larry was preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Helen Graves and Virginia Brookhouser; and his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, Salina, with family receiving friends from 5-7.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at the Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Avenue, Salina, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park after the service.

Memorials may be made to the ISIS Shrine, Salina Downtown Lions Club, Ray Avenue Baptist Church, or St. John’s Lutheran Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Lawrence “Larry” A. Beil Jr., 95, passed away Jan. 5, 2020, at Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Salina. He was born in Salina, Feb. 8, 1924, to Lawrence F. Beil and Nancy R. (Anderson) Beil. He married Elizabeth "Betty Jo" Dunn, Sept. 12, 1943, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salina. She passed away in 2011. He married Ardis Jensen, June 15, 2014.He graduated from Salina High School, Class of 1943. He served in the Navy during World War II. Larry worked for Larson Lumber Company, Frisbie Construction, Michaelsen Lumber Company, and Planters State Bank (later Bank IV, retiring from Bank IV in 1988, after 23 years in banking.Larry was very active in the Salina Downtown Lions Club, Salina Elks, ISIS Shrine, Shrine Patrol, Salina Home Builders Association, and Salina Crime Stoppers. Larry enjoyed dancing with the Jolly Mixers, traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his family and friends. Larry was a very kind and loving husband and father and was loved and respected by all.Survivors include: his wife, Ardis; sons, Steven R. Beil of New Orleans, La., and Lawrence "Larry" F. Beil II (Hedy) of Overland Park; sister, Fayetta Hart (Bob) of Bella Vista, Ark.; grandchildren, Lindsey S. Wannamaker (J.J., Lisa A. Erisman (Gary, and Lacy L. Mahlandt (Andy, all of Overland Park; five great-grandchildren; and stepchildren, Marilyn Schneider (John, Ron Jensen (Shelly, and Arlisa Robertson. Larry was preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Helen Graves and Virginia Brookhouser; and his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, Salina, with family receiving friends from 5-7.Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at the Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Avenue, Salina, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park after the service.Memorials may be made to the ISIS Shrine, Salina Downtown Lions Club, Ray Avenue Baptist Church, or St. John’s Lutheran Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Lawrence “Larry” A. Beil Jr.

Mary Marie Reeves, 72, of Salina, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born January 7, 1947 in Concordia, to James and Opal (Blades) Beck. Mary Marie worked many years at the local Walmart.

Survivors include her children, Donna Adams (Darren, of Harrisonville, MO, Terry Richard (Stephanie, of Windsor, CO, Diana Pruitt (Joe) of Bennington; grandchildren, Megan Johnson (Corey, Connor Adams, Ashley Richard, Logan Richard, Amber Strong (Casey, Cameron Gibbs, and Eli Gibbs; great-grandchildren, Matteo, Vonnie, Gloria, Ethan and Colin; brother, Sam Beck (Cathy); sister in law, Teresa Beck;

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Shorty” Reeves; parents, James and Opal Beck; children, Stacy Richard and Richard Reeves; brother, Jim Beck; son-in-law Joe “Pep” Gibbs.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary, family will greet friends 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be 1p.m. Thursday, January 9, at Ryan Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Central Kansas Mental Health, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Mary Marie Reeves, 72, of Salina, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born January 7, 1947 in Concordia, to James and Opal (Blades) Beck. Mary Marie worked many years at the local Walmart.Survivors include her children, Donna Adams (Darren, of Harrisonville, MO, Terry Richard (Stephanie, of Windsor, CO, Diana Pruitt (Joe) of Bennington; grandchildren, Megan Johnson (Corey, Connor Adams, Ashley Richard, Logan Richard, Amber Strong (Casey, Cameron Gibbs, and Eli Gibbs; great-grandchildren, Matteo, Vonnie, Gloria, Ethan and Colin; brother, Sam Beck (Cathy); sister in law, Teresa Beck;She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Shorty” Reeves; parents, James and Opal Beck; children, Stacy Richard and Richard Reeves; brother, Jim Beck; son-in-law Joe “Pep” Gibbs.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary, family will greet friends 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be 1p.m. Thursday, January 9, at Ryan Mortuary.Memorials may be made to Central Kansas Mental Health, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Mary Marie Reeves

Richard E. “Ed” Abernathy, 70, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. He was born Nov. 16, 1949 to Robert and Faye Abernathy. He married Mary Ann (Barnes) Abernathy, Dec. 1, 1970.

Ed was a building operator for the Salina School District for 34 years, before retiring from USD 305. He also was a teachers aide with computers for the school district and a counselor for drug and alcohol classes.

Ed is survived by: his wife; grandson, Tyler Short; brother, Bob Abernathy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Eric; sister, Evelyn Damker; and brother, Bill Abernathy.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 with family receiving friends 6-7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Ryan Mortuary, with burial to follow in Bennington City Cemetery, Bennington. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8 from 4-8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. at Mortuary.

Memorials maybe made to the family and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Richard E. “Ed” Abernathy, 70, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. He was born Nov. 16, 1949 to Robert and Faye Abernathy. He married Mary Ann (Barnes) Abernathy, Dec. 1, 1970.Ed was a building operator for the Salina School District for 34 years, before retiring from USD 305. He also was a teachers aide with computers for the school district and a counselor for drug and alcohol classes.Ed is survived by: his wife; grandson, Tyler Short; brother, Bob Abernathy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Eric; sister, Evelyn Damker; and brother, Bill Abernathy.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 with family receiving friends 6-7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Ryan Mortuary, with burial to follow in Bennington City Cemetery, Bennington. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8 from 4-8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. at Mortuary.Memorials maybe made to the family and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Richard E. “Ed” Abernathy



A Funeral Mass for Sandy will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Shickley, Nebraska.

A Graveside Service will be held in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, rural Shickley, Nebraska, following the Funeral Mass.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Farmer &amp; Son Funeral Home in Geneva. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Shickley, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities.

Sandra Lou (Gilg) Schafer-Nagy, the daughter of Louis and Mary Lou (Hollister) Gilg, was born October 6, 1943 in Bassett, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on January 4, 2020 with family at her side at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 29 days.

Sandra was a 1961 graduate of Rock County High School in Bassett, and she continued her education at Mary Lanning Hospital and Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska where she earned her nursing degree. She dedicated her life to nursing, and spent the majority of her career at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings until her retirement.

Sandra was married to Gaylord (Nellie) Schafer from 1973 until his death in 1998. On July 16, 2005, she married Herman Nagy who passed away in 2011. Sandy loved her family. She was proud of her children and always wanted the best for them. She was especially fond of her grandchildren and great grandchild, always looking forward to seeing them and sharing time together. They were the lights of her life.

Sandra enjoyed a very active life. In earlier years, she enjoyed bowling with her friends and grandchildren, and spending time at the lake with her lake family. These past few years, she maintained a busy schedule playing bridge. She also spent numerous hours connecting with family, friends, former nursing colleagues, and high school classmates. Sandy was a member of the St. Mary’s Altar Society, the Shickley American Legion Auxiliary and she spent many hours as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, coordinating the local blood drives and teaching CPR.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Gaylord Schafer and second husband Herman Nagy.

She is survived by her two children, Kris Benson of McPherson, KS, and Jason Schafer (Trish) of Bethlehem, PA; grandchildren Jacob Benson, Katie (Kevin) Hewitt, Makenzie Benson, Zachary Schafer, and Reghan Schafer; great grandchild Benson James Hewitt; sisters Carol (Owen) Dutt, Florissant, MO and Jo (Doug) Durr, Salina, KS; son-in-law Bradley Benson, Salina, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.



<h2>Sandra L. Schafer-Nagy</h2>

A Funeral Mass for Sandy will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Shickley, Nebraska.A Graveside Service will be held in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, rural Shickley, Nebraska, following the Funeral Mass.Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Farmer &amp; Son Funeral Home in Geneva. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Shickley, Nebraska.Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities.Sandra Lou (Gilg) Schafer-Nagy, the daughter of Louis and Mary Lou (Hollister) Gilg, was born October 6, 1943 in Bassett, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on January 4, 2020 with family at her side at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 29 days.Sandra was a 1961 graduate of Rock County High School in Bassett, and she continued her education at Mary Lanning Hospital and Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska where she earned her nursing degree. She dedicated her life to nursing, and spent the majority of her career at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings until her retirement.Sandra was married to Gaylord (Nellie) Schafer from 1973 until his death in 1998. On July 16, 2005, she married Herman Nagy who passed away in 2011. Sandy loved her family. She was proud of her children and always wanted the best for them. She was especially fond of her grandchildren and great grandchild, always looking forward to seeing them and sharing time together. They were the lights of her life.Sandra enjoyed a very active life. In earlier years, she enjoyed bowling with her friends and grandchildren, and spending time at the lake with her lake family. These past few years, she maintained a busy schedule playing bridge. She also spent numerous hours connecting with family, friends, former nursing colleagues, and high school classmates. Sandy was a member of the St. Mary’s Altar Society, the Shickley American Legion Auxiliary and she spent many hours as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, coordinating the local blood drives and teaching CPR.Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Gaylord Schafer and second husband Herman Nagy.She is survived by her two children, Kris Benson of McPherson, KS, and Jason Schafer (Trish) of Bethlehem, PA; grandchildren Jacob Benson, Katie (Kevin) Hewitt, Makenzie Benson, Zachary Schafer, and Reghan Schafer; great grandchild Benson James Hewitt; sisters Carol (Owen) Dutt, Florissant, MO and Jo (Doug) Durr, Salina, KS; son-in-law Bradley Benson, Salina, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sandra L. Schafer-Nagy

Dr. Glen Eugene "Bud" Harland, Jr., age 86, died at home on Friday, January 3rd after a brief illness.&nbsp; He was born on January 30, 1933 to Glen E. Harland, Sr., and Wilma Mackey Harland, in Salina, Kansas. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeanne’ (Deines) Harland.

Glen graduated from Salina High School, Salina, Kansas in 1951 and served in the Navy Air Reserve from 1951 to 1953 and the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, at which time he received an honorable discharge.&nbsp; He was in the infantry and tank corps.

From 1955 to 1964, Glen attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, during which time he earned Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Physics.&nbsp; He then worked at Delco Electronics in Advanced Development from 1964 until his retirement in 1987.&nbsp; He was awarded twelve patents for automotive electronic and semiconductor device inventions and was the first person to receive the Boss Kettering Award for inventions of significance to General Motors in 1977.

During his years at Delco, Glen also taught mathematics as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University, Kokomo.&nbsp; After retiring from Delco, Glen joined the Electrical Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University Kokomo as a full-time faculty member.&nbsp; He retired from the university in 2007 as a full professor and was awarded Professor Emeritus status.

His many memberships included the Kokomo Engineering Society, IEEE, Sigma Xi Scientific Honorary, American Association of Electrical Engineers, Instrument Society of America, Chapter 152 Air Force Association and a trustee of the Grissom Air Museum.&nbsp; He was a faithful supporter of the Purdue 400 club where he and his wife endowed an annual scholarship through the Community Foundation of Howard County.

Glen loved being with his family and enjoyed raising fruit trees and working in the woods.&nbsp;&nbsp; He also loved animals, especially his cats. There wasn’t a handyman job he couldn’t conquer and he made sure his daughters learned to use power tools safely and proficiently.&nbsp;&nbsp; For many years he tutored both high school and college students in math and physics classes free of charge. His favorite food groups were chocolate, donuts, and Dr. Pepper.

Also surviving are two daughters and two sons-in-law, Dr. Lynn Harland and her husband&nbsp; Dr. Harmon Maher Jr., Omaha, Nebraska, Leslie Harland and her husband, Bill Farris, Richmond, Virginia, one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Carroll of Salina, Kansas,&nbsp;two grandsons, Ian and Ayden Maher, one granddaughter, Tera Maher, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Lillie and Shirley Tedford.

Friends and family may call at Shirley &amp; Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd, Kokomo from 4:00 – 6:00 pm Thursday, January 9th for a celebration of Glen’s life. Military funeral honors and time for sharing will begin at 6:00 pm. &nbsp;The family looks forward to hearing from anyone who would like to share remembrances of Glen. &nbsp;Messages of Condolence may be left online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.shirleyandstout.com/">www.shirleyandstout.com</a>.

Those who so desire may make memorial donations in honor of Glen to the Kokomo Humane Society at 729 E. Hoffer St. or to the Glen and Jeanné Harland Scholarship Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Howard County (215 Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN or&nbsp;<a href="http://cfhoward.org/">cfhoward.org</a>).

Although Glen did not subscribe to any particular religious affiliation, he always respected the beliefs of others.&nbsp; He was a patient, honorable man who believed in making the world better by doing “what needs to be done” without the expectation of thanks or praise. &nbsp;He also believed that there was hope for every person to do that.&nbsp; Family and friends will remember him as a wise, kind, and gentle giant of a man.

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 </figure>Dr. Glen Eugene "Bud" Harland, Jr., age 86, died at home on Friday, January 3rd after a brief illness.&nbsp; He was born on January 30, 1933 to Glen E. Harland, Sr., and Wilma Mackey Harland, in Salina, Kansas. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeanne’ (Deines) Harland.Glen graduated from Salina High School, Salina, Kansas in 1951 and served in the Navy Air Reserve from 1951 to 1953 and the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, at which time he received an honorable discharge.&nbsp; He was in the infantry and tank corps.From 1955 to 1964, Glen attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, during which time he earned Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Physics.&nbsp; He then worked at Delco Electronics in Advanced Development from 1964 until his retirement in 1987.&nbsp; He was awarded twelve patents for automotive electronic and semiconductor device inventions and was the first person to receive the Boss Kettering Award for inventions of significance to General Motors in 1977.During his years at Delco, Glen also taught mathematics as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University, Kokomo.&nbsp; After retiring from Delco, Glen joined the Electrical Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University Kokomo as a full-time faculty member.&nbsp; He retired from the university in 2007 as a full professor and was awarded Professor Emeritus status.His many memberships included the Kokomo Engineering Society, IEEE, Sigma Xi Scientific Honorary, American Association of Electrical Engineers, Instrument Society of America, Chapter 152 Air Force Association and a trustee of the Grissom Air Museum.&nbsp; He was a faithful supporter of the Purdue 400 club where he and his wife endowed an annual scholarship through the Community Foundation of Howard County.Glen loved being with his family and enjoyed raising fruit trees and working in the woods.&nbsp;&nbsp; He also loved animals, especially his cats. There wasn’t a handyman job he couldn’t conquer and he made sure his daughters learned to use power tools safely and proficiently.&nbsp;&nbsp; For many years he tutored both high school and college students in math and physics classes free of charge. His favorite food groups were chocolate, donuts, and Dr. Pepper.Also surviving are two daughters and two sons-in-law, Dr. Lynn Harland and her husband&nbsp; Dr. Harmon Maher Jr., Omaha, Nebraska, Leslie Harland and her husband, Bill Farris, Richmond, Virginia, one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Carroll of Salina, Kansas,&nbsp;two grandsons, Ian and Ayden Maher, one granddaughter, Tera Maher, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Lillie and Shirley Tedford.Friends and family may call at Shirley &amp; Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd, Kokomo from 4:00 – 6:00 pm Thursday, January 9th for a celebration of Glen’s life. Military funeral honors and time for sharing will begin at 6:00 pm. &nbsp;The family looks forward to hearing from anyone who would like to share remembrances of Glen. &nbsp;Messages of Condolence may be left online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.shirleyandstout.com/">www.shirleyandstout.com</a>.Those who so desire may make memorial donations in honor of Glen to the Kokomo Humane Society at 729 E. Hoffer St. or to the Glen and Jeanné Harland Scholarship Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Howard County (215 Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN or&nbsp;<a href="http://cfhoward.org/">cfhoward.org</a>).Although Glen did not subscribe to any particular religious affiliation, he always respected the beliefs of others.&nbsp; He was a patient, honorable man who believed in making the world better by doing “what needs to be done” without the expectation of thanks or praise. &nbsp;He also believed that there was hope for every person to do that.&nbsp; Family and friends will remember him as a wise, kind, and gentle giant of a man.

Dr. Glen Eugene "Bud" Harland, Jr.

Judy Jean Miller was born July 22, 1945 to Herman and Phyllis (Bossen) Hake on a farm in Esbon, KS.

Judy moved to the family farm with her Grandparents at the age of 10 years old and attended Esbon Schools till Graduation in 1963.

Just was united in marriage to Morris Hillman on September 15, 1963, in Ionia, KS. To this union, four children were born; Ranae Lynn, Shelli Anette, Shane LeRoy, and Renita Faye. This marriage was dissolved. In August of 1997, Judy married Ed Miller of Salina, KS.

Judy had a love for People. She worked numerous places throughout her life. The two places she so enjoyed working at as a CNA was Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS, and Jewell County Hospital of Mankato, KS. Those two places were where she could take care of people and that’s what she loved to do.

One of Judy’s main hobbies was being a seamstress, and spending time with her grandkids. Judy really enjoyed sitting with her friends at the round table in the little community that she lived in.

Judy’s getting away time, she loved going to spend time with her brother, Jim Hake and wife Doris in Concordia. She would take her laundry and they would watch movies, wash laundry, and reminisce all weekend. She also loved helping her sister Debbie Kearn in the kitchen at there auction house in Concordia.

Judy lost her 12 year battle with cancer on January 4, 2020 at the Republic County. Hospital with her family by her side.

Judy is survived by her children; Ranae Jacobs and partner Shawn Frost, Esbon; Shelli Kuhlmann, Mankato; Renita Volker and husband Cody, Burr Oak; Shane Hillman, Scandia; Jud Freeman, Hutchinson; Coleen Muir, Salina; Tessa McMains and husband Nate, Burr Oak; A very dear friend, Donald Tiger Long, Mankato; a brother, Jim Hake and wife Doris, Wichita;&nbsp; sisters Patty Kiel, Salina; Debbie Kearn and husband Dannie, Concordia; Joye Roush, Ionia; and numerous nieces and nephews; 18 Grandchildren and 24 Great-grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Phyliss and Herman Hake; Grandparents, Clyde and Georgene Bossen; Brothers Lonnie and Richie Hake; an infant son Zachary Keith Noller and granddaughter Tamara Michelle Kuhlman.

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 </figure>Judy Jean Miller was born July 22, 1945 to Herman and Phyllis (Bossen) Hake on a farm in Esbon, KS.Judy moved to the family farm with her Grandparents at the age of 10 years old and attended Esbon Schools till Graduation in 1963.Just was united in marriage to Morris Hillman on September 15, 1963, in Ionia, KS. To this union, four children were born; Ranae Lynn, Shelli Anette, Shane LeRoy, and Renita Faye. This marriage was dissolved. In August of 1997, Judy married Ed Miller of Salina, KS.Judy had a love for People. She worked numerous places throughout her life. The two places she so enjoyed working at as a CNA was Presbyterian Manor in Salina, KS, and Jewell County Hospital of Mankato, KS. Those two places were where she could take care of people and that’s what she loved to do.One of Judy’s main hobbies was being a seamstress, and spending time with her grandkids. Judy really enjoyed sitting with her friends at the round table in the little community that she lived in.Judy’s getting away time, she loved going to spend time with her brother, Jim Hake and wife Doris in Concordia. She would take her laundry and they would watch movies, wash laundry, and reminisce all weekend. She also loved helping her sister Debbie Kearn in the kitchen at there auction house in Concordia.Judy lost her 12 year battle with cancer on January 4, 2020 at the Republic County. Hospital with her family by her side.Judy is survived by her children; Ranae Jacobs and partner Shawn Frost, Esbon; Shelli Kuhlmann, Mankato; Renita Volker and husband Cody, Burr Oak; Shane Hillman, Scandia; Jud Freeman, Hutchinson; Coleen Muir, Salina; Tessa McMains and husband Nate, Burr Oak; A very dear friend, Donald Tiger Long, Mankato; a brother, Jim Hake and wife Doris, Wichita;&nbsp; sisters Patty Kiel, Salina; Debbie Kearn and husband Dannie, Concordia; Joye Roush, Ionia; and numerous nieces and nephews; 18 Grandchildren and 24 Great-grandchildren.She was proceeded in death by her parents, Phyliss and Herman Hake; Grandparents, Clyde and Georgene Bossen; Brothers Lonnie and Richie Hake; an infant son Zachary Keith Noller and granddaughter Tamara Michelle Kuhlman.

Judy Jean Miller

Eileen F. Regier was born to Glenn and Irene (Keazer) Hoover on July 11, 1925 in Marion, Kansas. Eileen was raised in Marion, KS and graduated from Marion High School in 1942 at the age of 16. After graduation Eileen worked at the Marion County Extension Office several years during World War II saving money for college. She attended the University of Kansas for one year cementing her lifelong loyalty to the Jayhawks. Eileen married Vernon Regier, the love of her life, in Marion on December 5, 1948. They made their initial home in Marion where they welcomed their first child, Cheryl. Later they moved to Concordia, KS where Jim was born. They also spent several years in Hays before making their permanent residence Clay Center, 57 years ago. Eileen was active in NEA Women’s Study Club and belonged to several bridge clubs and other social organizations. A mighty woman of God that led by example, Eileen was a member of the United Methodist church for 57 years. A faithful and gracious daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Eileen will be missed by her family and friends. Her husband, Vernon, preceded her in death on January 21, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Bob and Larry Hoover and sister in law, FernEtta Hoover.

Survivors:Daughter: Cheryl (Mick) Payne of Clay Center, KS

Grandchildren: Christi (Mike) Rice of Clay Center, Kyleigh Payne (Jonathan Moore) of Washington, DC, Elizabeth Regier of Topeka, KS, Kelsey (Blake) Fields of Cassville, MO and Matthew (Jessica) Regier of Topeka, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral Services: Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KSMinister: Rev. Andrea BeyerBurial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation: Thursday, January 9, from 5-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials: Clay Center United Methodist Church c/o the funeral homeOnline condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

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 </figure>Eileen F. Regier was born to Glenn and Irene (Keazer) Hoover on July 11, 1925 in Marion, Kansas. Eileen was raised in Marion, KS and graduated from Marion High School in 1942 at the age of 16. After graduation Eileen worked at the Marion County Extension Office several years during World War II saving money for college. She attended the University of Kansas for one year cementing her lifelong loyalty to the Jayhawks. Eileen married Vernon Regier, the love of her life, in Marion on December 5, 1948. They made their initial home in Marion where they welcomed their first child, Cheryl. Later they moved to Concordia, KS where Jim was born. They also spent several years in Hays before making their permanent residence Clay Center, 57 years ago. Eileen was active in NEA Women’s Study Club and belonged to several bridge clubs and other social organizations. A mighty woman of God that led by example, Eileen was a member of the United Methodist church for 57 years. A faithful and gracious daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Eileen will be missed by her family and friends. Her husband, Vernon, preceded her in death on January 21, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Bob and Larry Hoover and sister in law, FernEtta Hoover.Survivors:Daughter: Cheryl (Mick) Payne of Clay Center, KSSon: Jim (Rowena) Regier of Topeka, KSGrandchildren: Christi (Mike) Rice of Clay Center, Kyleigh Payne (Jonathan Moore) of Washington, DC, Elizabeth Regier of Topeka, KS, Kelsey (Blake) Fields of Cassville, MO and Matthew (Jessica) Regier of Topeka, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;8 Great-grandchildrenSister in law, Pat Hoover, Euless, TXFuneral Services: Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KSMinister: Rev. Andrea BeyerBurial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation: Thursday, January 9, from 5-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials: Clay Center United Methodist Church c/o the funeral homeOnline condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

Eileen F. Regier

Marsha Sue Carlson Davies was born February 9, 1948 in Clay Center, Kansas to Marshall and Darlene (Sutter) Carlson, She passed away December 30, 2019 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 71.

She graduated from CCCHS with the class of 1966.&nbsp; She married Jim Davies on January 15, 1967 in Clay Center and in a few days, they would have been married for 53 years.&nbsp; Sue and Jim lived in Virginia; West Point; Highland Falls, New York; Ft. Carson, Colorado; Denver; Salina; Oklahoma City; Lawrence and Wichita.

Sue worked as a clerk/typist for the FBI, at several banks, for Wise American Fire Equipment and for Mid Continent Fire Equipment.

She was a member of the Kansas Credit Group for approximately 10 years and served as president of the local chapter.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Pilot Group for approximately 10 years and served as president of the regional chapter.

She enjoyed doing cross-stitch and made many beautiful pictures.

Sue is survived by her husband, Jim of Wichita, several nieces and nephews and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Melvin Carlson and niece, Stacie Carlson.

Marsha Sue Carlson Davies was born February 9, 1948 in Clay Center, Kansas to Marshall and Darlene (Sutter) Carlson, She passed away December 30, 2019 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 71.She graduated from CCCHS with the class of 1966.&nbsp; She married Jim Davies on January 15, 1967 in Clay Center and in a few days, they would have been married for 53 years.&nbsp; Sue and Jim lived in Virginia; West Point; Highland Falls, New York; Ft. Carson, Colorado; Denver; Salina; Oklahoma City; Lawrence and Wichita.Sue worked as a clerk/typist for the FBI, at several banks, for Wise American Fire Equipment and for Mid Continent Fire Equipment.She was a member of the Kansas Credit Group for approximately 10 years and served as president of the local chapter.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Pilot Group for approximately 10 years and served as president of the regional chapter.She enjoyed doing cross-stitch and made many beautiful pictures.Sue is survived by her husband, Jim of Wichita, several nieces and nephews and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Melvin Carlson and niece, Stacie Carlson.

Marsha Sue Carlson Davies

Mark Edward Lane, 62, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Clay Center. He was born December 10, 1957, in Beloit. He was the son of John “Blackie” and Allene Lane, and was a 1976 graduate of CCCHS. He attended Hutchinson Community College where he ran track, and received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Emporia State University. He did his student teaching in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Mark held various jobs over the years, and his favorite was his time as daytime custodian at CCCHS.

He was preceded in death by his father “Blackie” in 2003, and mother Allene on December 11, 2019. 

Mark spent the past several years caring for his mother, allowing her to live at home where they enjoyed their time together watching sports and keeping up with his nieces and nephews’ activities. 

Mark was a voracious reader, and loved keeping up with all types of sports, often reciting and debating statistics, records, and the latest in current events. 

Mark’s greatest love over the past decade had been watching his nieces and nephews as they attended school, participated in sports, music, drama, and other activities, and cherished the times they would stop by to update him on the latest news or text him just to check in and say “Hi Uncle Mark”. As anyone who knew Mark would attest, he always had a quick smile and a ready story to tell.

Survivors include his siblings (and nieces/nephews.) His sister Mary Getto and Ron Harper of Ozawkie, KS (Holly and Erica, sister Nancy Warren and husband Jay of Ark City (Dru, Chris, and Molly, brother Paul and wife Paula of Clay Center (Ian and Eli, sister Suzanne Ahlberg and husband Dick of Clay Center (Christi, Andy, Erik, and Mason, and brother JD and wife Carrie of Clay Center (Lauren, Peyton, and Sydney). Mark is also survived by 18 grand-nieces and nephews.

A private family celebration will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blackie &amp; Allene Lane Family Memorial Scholarship fund in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mark Edward Lane, 62, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Clay Center. He was born December 10, 1957, in Beloit. He was the son of John “Blackie” and Allene Lane, and was a 1976 graduate of CCCHS. He attended Hutchinson Community College where he ran track, and received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Emporia State University. He did his student teaching in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Mark held various jobs over the years, and his favorite was his time as daytime custodian at CCCHS.He was preceded in death by his father “Blackie” in 2003, and mother Allene on December 11, 2019. Mark spent the past several years caring for his mother, allowing her to live at home where they enjoyed their time together watching sports and keeping up with his nieces and nephews’ activities. Mark was a voracious reader, and loved keeping up with all types of sports, often reciting and debating statistics, records, and the latest in current events. Mark’s greatest love over the past decade had been watching his nieces and nephews as they attended school, participated in sports, music, drama, and other activities, and cherished the times they would stop by to update him on the latest news or text him just to check in and say “Hi Uncle Mark”. As anyone who knew Mark would attest, he always had a quick smile and a ready story to tell.Survivors include his siblings (and nieces/nephews.) His sister Mary Getto and Ron Harper of Ozawkie, KS (Holly and Erica, sister Nancy Warren and husband Jay of Ark City (Dru, Chris, and Molly, brother Paul and wife Paula of Clay Center (Ian and Eli, sister Suzanne Ahlberg and husband Dick of Clay Center (Christi, Andy, Erik, and Mason, and brother JD and wife Carrie of Clay Center (Lauren, Peyton, and Sydney). Mark is also survived by 18 grand-nieces and nephews.A private family celebration will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blackie &amp; Allene Lane Family Memorial Scholarship fund in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Mark Edward Lane

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 11 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home followed by burial in Downs Cemetery. 

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM Friday, January 10 at the funeral home. 

Memorials may be given to the Beloit Church of Christ.

Mary Lou ThomasNovember 07, 1933 - January 03, 2020Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 11 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home followed by burial in Downs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM Friday, January 10 at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Beloit Church of Christ.

Mary Lou Thomas

William E. "Bill" Keeler, 97, Salina, died Saturday, January 4, at Salina Regional Health Center.

Mr. Keeler was born December 5, 1922 in Barnard, Kansas. He graduated from Barnard High School in 1940 and then went to Kansas Wesleyan University through June 1943, when he left for an accelerated naval officer training program at Southeast Missouri State University and Northwestern University. In May 1944 he received his commission at Northwestern as an Ensign in the US Navy, beginning what would be a twenty-two year career as a naval officer. Keeler served as the commanding officer of LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) 432 in "island-hopping" operations in the Philippines and in the pivotal Battle of Leyte Gulf. He was part of the fleet preparing for the attack on the home islands of Japan until the Japanese surrendered in August 1945. After a brief return to the United States, during which he married Priscilla Anne Keeler, he returned to the Pacific as an LCI commander in Operation Crossroads, the famous nuclear weapons tests focused on Bikini Atoll. In September 1947 he was selected for flight training in Florida and for the rest of his military career served as a naval aviator. From the mid-1950s until his retirement in 1966, he alternated between tours of "sea duty" based on aircraft carriers in the Pacific and tours of "shore duty" based in the Washington, DC area, normally at the Pentagon. After service as Operations Officer on the carrier USS Princeton during the early stages of the Vietnam War, he spent several years with the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, then retired as a Commander in 1966 and settled in Coronado, California.

In his post-navy career, Keeler worked in hotel management in San Diego, spent thirteen years as an auditor for JC Penney, and worked summers with his wife Priscilla for many years in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

After his first wife passed away in 2006, Keeler fully expected to live out his retired life in southern California. However, his life took a happy turn back to Kansas when he reconnected with widow Betty Price, a former dance partner from his college days in Salina more than sixty years in the past. The two were married in December 2008 and, after a brief residence in California, lived the rest of their days together in Salina until Betty Price Keeler passed away in June 2019.

Bill Keeler was a loyal alumnus of Kansas Wesleyan University and was very proud to have received two honors from the university—despite the fact that World War Il prevented him from graduating with the class of 1944. In 2009 he received the KWU Alumni Achievement Award for Outstanding Career Field Achievements for his distinguished service as a naval officer. Then in 2013 he was inducted into the KWU Athletic Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding varsity football career. Keeler was the starting center on offense and a linebacker on defense from 1940 through 1942, receiving All-KCAC honors at center his junior year. He was proud that KWU won the KCAC championship his freshman year and was undefeated (5-0-1) in conference play—that team's achievements were commemorated with a plaque at the old football stadium twenty year ago, with Keeler in attendance. At that ceremony Keeler noted that he was also proud to have helped build Glen Martin Stadium while a student— earning $16 a month for his efforts.

"Bill" carried in his wallet a card which detailed the decision he made to surrender his life to Jesus Christ. It was signed August 28, 2008. He was not shy to say it was 'the best decision' he ever made.

Keeler was preceded in death by his first wife, Priscilla Anne Keeler, his second wife, Betty Price Keeler, his daughter Caroline McCrary, and his step-son Steve Price. Survivors include his son John (Anne) Keeler ( Pittsburgh, PA, his step-daughter Janice (Joe) Krause Bennington, KS , and his step-son John (Susie ) Price (Salina, KS); as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made in his name to Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU, Office of Institutional Advancement, 100 E. Claflin Avenue, Salina, KS 67401) or Christ the Lord Community Church, (Box 437 Salina, KS 67401).

A "Celebration of Life" Service will be at Christ the Lord Community Church, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:30 am. The body will be interred later this year with Military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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 </figure>William E. "Bill" Keeler, 97, Salina, died Saturday, January 4, at Salina Regional Health Center.Mr. Keeler was born December 5, 1922 in Barnard, Kansas. He graduated from Barnard High School in 1940 and then went to Kansas Wesleyan University through June 1943, when he left for an accelerated naval officer training program at Southeast Missouri State University and Northwestern University. In May 1944 he received his commission at Northwestern as an Ensign in the US Navy, beginning what would be a twenty-two year career as a naval officer. Keeler served as the commanding officer of LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) 432 in "island-hopping" operations in the Philippines and in the pivotal Battle of Leyte Gulf. He was part of the fleet preparing for the attack on the home islands of Japan until the Japanese surrendered in August 1945. After a brief return to the United States, during which he married Priscilla Anne Keeler, he returned to the Pacific as an LCI commander in Operation Crossroads, the famous nuclear weapons tests focused on Bikini Atoll. In September 1947 he was selected for flight training in Florida and for the rest of his military career served as a naval aviator. From the mid-1950s until his retirement in 1966, he alternated between tours of "sea duty" based on aircraft carriers in the Pacific and tours of "shore duty" based in the Washington, DC area, normally at the Pentagon. After service as Operations Officer on the carrier USS Princeton during the early stages of the Vietnam War, he spent several years with the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, then retired as a Commander in 1966 and settled in Coronado, California.In his post-navy career, Keeler worked in hotel management in San Diego, spent thirteen years as an auditor for JC Penney, and worked summers with his wife Priscilla for many years in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.After his first wife passed away in 2006, Keeler fully expected to live out his retired life in southern California. However, his life took a happy turn back to Kansas when he reconnected with widow Betty Price, a former dance partner from his college days in Salina more than sixty years in the past. The two were married in December 2008 and, after a brief residence in California, lived the rest of their days together in Salina until Betty Price Keeler passed away in June 2019.Bill Keeler was a loyal alumnus of Kansas Wesleyan University and was very proud to have received two honors from the university—despite the fact that World War Il prevented him from graduating with the class of 1944. In 2009 he received the KWU Alumni Achievement Award for Outstanding Career Field Achievements for his distinguished service as a naval officer. Then in 2013 he was inducted into the KWU Athletic Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding varsity football career. Keeler was the starting center on offense and a linebacker on defense from 1940 through 1942, receiving All-KCAC honors at center his junior year. He was proud that KWU won the KCAC championship his freshman year and was undefeated (5-0-1) in conference play—that team's achievements were commemorated with a plaque at the old football stadium twenty year ago, with Keeler in attendance. At that ceremony Keeler noted that he was also proud to have helped build Glen Martin Stadium while a student— earning $16 a month for his efforts."Bill" carried in his wallet a card which detailed the decision he made to surrender his life to Jesus Christ. It was signed August 28, 2008. He was not shy to say it was 'the best decision' he ever made.Keeler was preceded in death by his first wife, Priscilla Anne Keeler, his second wife, Betty Price Keeler, his daughter Caroline McCrary, and his step-son Steve Price. Survivors include his son John (Anne) Keeler ( Pittsburgh, PA, his step-daughter Janice (Joe) Krause Bennington, KS , and his step-son John (Susie ) Price (Salina, KS); as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren.Memorials may be made in his name to Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU, Office of Institutional Advancement, 100 E. Claflin Avenue, Salina, KS 67401) or Christ the Lord Community Church, (Box 437 Salina, KS 67401).A "Celebration of Life" Service will be at Christ the Lord Community Church, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:30 am. The body will be interred later this year with Military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

William E. "Bill" Keeler

Arlen Ralph Fink, 74, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020.&nbsp; He was born July 16, 1945 in Herrington, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Della (Ziegler) Fink; sister, Ethel Clark.

Survivors include his nieces, Cindy Abrams, and Kimbely; nephew, Robert; and many great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 9-11 am January 8, 2020 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.

Funeral services will be held at Wednesday, 11:00 am, January 8, 2020 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford St., Salina Burial will be in Green Wood Cemetery, Council Grove, KS.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Arlen Ralph Fink, 74, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020.&nbsp; He was born July 16, 1945 in Herrington, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Della (Ziegler) Fink; sister, Ethel Clark.Survivors include his nieces, Cindy Abrams, and Kimbely; nephew, Robert; and many great nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Wednesday, 9-11 am January 8, 2020 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.Funeral services will be held at Wednesday, 11:00 am, January 8, 2020 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford St., Salina Burial will be in Green Wood Cemetery, Council Grove, KS.Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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