Billie N. Sprecker, age 85, passed away March 29, 2020, at Sunrise Assisted Living of Overland Park.&nbsp; Due to the current virus situation, a private family graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, April 4th at Wilsey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wilsey Christian Church and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Billie was born December 30, 1934 in Council Grove, KS, the daughter of William and Violet Clayton Thomas. She was a graduate of Wilsey High School in 1952, along with her husband Jayde Sprecker, whom she met in the third grade, at Wilsey Grade School.&nbsp; After graduating she moved to Wichita, KS and was employed for several years as a secretary at a savings and loan association, until her first child was born in 1959. She was a stay at home mother until her children were raised.&nbsp; She was an assistant librarian at Remington High School near Whitewater, KS, until retirement in 1999. Billie was a lifelong Christian and was a dedicated volunteer at the churches where she was a member and several other charitable organizations.

Billie is survived by her husband Jayde; sons Trent Sprecker and wife Debbie, Devin Sprecker and wife Kimberly, Ryan Sprecker and wife Michelle and son-in-law Daniel Herrington; and 10 grandchildren. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Mara Herrington on March 30, 2016, granddaughter Talia Sprecker and grandson Cory Sprecker.

Billie N. Sprecker, age 85, passed away March 29, 2020, at Sunrise Assisted Living of Overland Park.&nbsp; Due to the current virus situation, a private family graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, April 4th at Wilsey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wilsey Christian Church and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.Billie was born December 30, 1934 in Council Grove, KS, the daughter of William and Violet Clayton Thomas. She was a graduate of Wilsey High School in 1952, along with her husband Jayde Sprecker, whom she met in the third grade, at Wilsey Grade School.&nbsp; After graduating she moved to Wichita, KS and was employed for several years as a secretary at a savings and loan association, until her first child was born in 1959. She was a stay at home mother until her children were raised.&nbsp; She was an assistant librarian at Remington High School near Whitewater, KS, until retirement in 1999. Billie was a lifelong Christian and was a dedicated volunteer at the churches where she was a member and several other charitable organizations.Billie is survived by her husband Jayde; sons Trent Sprecker and wife Debbie, Devin Sprecker and wife Kimberly, Ryan Sprecker and wife Michelle and son-in-law Daniel Herrington; and 10 grandchildren. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Mara Herrington on March 30, 2016, granddaughter Talia Sprecker and grandson Cory Sprecker.

Billie N. Sprecker

Billy LaVern Brown passed away shortly before noon on Sunday, March 29th at the age of 92 at Diversicare of Council Grove. He was born June 13, 1927 to Clifford and Bertha (Morgan) Brown. He lived his entire life in the Dwight community. He attended a school in the country near his home through 8th grade and then Alta Vista High School where he graduated in 1945.&nbsp; He married Rosemary Elizabeth Zeckser on July 28, 1946. They raised four children, Barbara, Kenneth, Larry and Jack.

He was a farmer his entire life. He ran a Grade A dairy until 1978 and raised Black Angus until 2009. He spent the last 3 years of his life residing at Diversicare where he enjoyed serenading the nursing staff. Bill is survived by his son Jack and wife JaNell of Dwight, son Larry and wife Stephanie of Dwight and daughter Barbara. Grandchildren, Cristy Hutchinson and husband Jake of Council Grove, Eric Brown and wife Ashley of Emporia, Sara Weaver and husband Jesse of Osage City, Sandra Engstrom, Darren Engstrom , Julie Thurston and husband Brian of Fort Scott, Anna Brown of Illinois, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister Marietta, and his brother Earl, son Kenneth, grandsons Scott Brown and Matt Gillaspie.

He was an active member of The St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alta Vista.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 235, Alta Vista, Kansas 66834.

There will be no immediate service, but a Celebration of His Life will be scheduled at a later date.

Billy LaVern Brown passed away shortly before noon on Sunday, March 29th at the age of 92 at Diversicare of Council Grove. He was born June 13, 1927 to Clifford and Bertha (Morgan) Brown. He lived his entire life in the Dwight community. He attended a school in the country near his home through 8th grade and then Alta Vista High School where he graduated in 1945.&nbsp; He married Rosemary Elizabeth Zeckser on July 28, 1946. They raised four children, Barbara, Kenneth, Larry and Jack.He was a farmer his entire life. He ran a Grade A dairy until 1978 and raised Black Angus until 2009. He spent the last 3 years of his life residing at Diversicare where he enjoyed serenading the nursing staff. Bill is survived by his son Jack and wife JaNell of Dwight, son Larry and wife Stephanie of Dwight and daughter Barbara. Grandchildren, Cristy Hutchinson and husband Jake of Council Grove, Eric Brown and wife Ashley of Emporia, Sara Weaver and husband Jesse of Osage City, Sandra Engstrom, Darren Engstrom , Julie Thurston and husband Brian of Fort Scott, Anna Brown of Illinois, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister Marietta, and his brother Earl, son Kenneth, grandsons Scott Brown and Matt Gillaspie.He was an active member of The St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alta Vista.Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 235, Alta Vista, Kansas 66834.There will be no immediate service, but a Celebration of His Life will be scheduled at a later date.

Billy LaVern Brown

Hattie’s life began on December 6, 1916, the daughter of Ralph and Mattie (Meade) Ullum in Potwin, Kansas. She graduated from Potwin High, Class of 1936. She married Elvin C. Long on July 6, 1938, in El Dorado, Kansas. She was a farm wife and worked 16 years at Wheat State Manor as a dietary aide. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Potwin where she taught Sunday School and was also the Sunday School Superintendent. Clubs included the Golden Age Club, Pinnocle Club and she appreciated going to Christian Women’s Fellowship. Hattie loved her flower garden, her dog, Daisy and enjoyed playing pitch. After their husbands passed away, Jessie Bayes and Hattie had a great time traveling all over the United States.&nbsp; At 102 years of age she went to her first Kansas University Basketball Game where she also met Coach Bill Self.

Her loving family includes her son, Lonnie W. Long of Andover, Kansas; daughter, Lavon Tetrick of El Dorado; sister, Virginia McClurg of El Dorado; Seven grandchildren, Geoffrey Long (Cheryl, Tracy Long Sikora, Dan Ravenscraft, Lora Ravenscraft, Christine Melugin (Monty, Kelly Tetrick (Mandy, and Michelle Frye; 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elvin in 1981; infant son, Monty Joe Long; son, Lamont Long; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Jerry Ravenscraft; daughter-in-law, Norma Long; son-in-law, Gene Tetrick; brothers, Ralph and Roy Ullum; sisters, Ivene Ford, Florence Potts, Gladys Stites and Hazel Parsons. Hattie passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020, at the age of 103 years old.

You may pay your respects at the Lamb Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, from 9 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. There will be a private family graveside service at McGill Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date when the State of Kansas lifts the stay-at-home order.

Contributions in her name may be directed to the First Christian Church of Potwin, in care of Lamb Funeral Home, PO Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Hattie at www.ymzfh.com

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 </figure><h2>Hattie Opal Long</h2>December 6, 1916~March 27, 2020(age 103)Hattie’s life began on December 6, 1916, the daughter of Ralph and Mattie (Meade) Ullum in Potwin, Kansas. She graduated from Potwin High, Class of 1936. She married Elvin C. Long on July 6, 1938, in El Dorado, Kansas. She was a farm wife and worked 16 years at Wheat State Manor as a dietary aide. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Potwin where she taught Sunday School and was also the Sunday School Superintendent. Clubs included the Golden Age Club, Pinnocle Club and she appreciated going to Christian Women’s Fellowship. Hattie loved her flower garden, her dog, Daisy and enjoyed playing pitch. After their husbands passed away, Jessie Bayes and Hattie had a great time traveling all over the United States.&nbsp; At 102 years of age she went to her first Kansas University Basketball Game where she also met Coach Bill Self.Her loving family includes her son, Lonnie W. Long of Andover, Kansas; daughter, Lavon Tetrick of El Dorado; sister, Virginia McClurg of El Dorado; Seven grandchildren, Geoffrey Long (Cheryl, Tracy Long Sikora, Dan Ravenscraft, Lora Ravenscraft, Christine Melugin (Monty, Kelly Tetrick (Mandy, and Michelle Frye; 15 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elvin in 1981; infant son, Monty Joe Long; son, Lamont Long; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Jerry Ravenscraft; daughter-in-law, Norma Long; son-in-law, Gene Tetrick; brothers, Ralph and Roy Ullum; sisters, Ivene Ford, Florence Potts, Gladys Stites and Hazel Parsons. Hattie passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020, at the age of 103 years old.You may pay your respects at the Lamb Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, from 9 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. There will be a private family graveside service at McGill Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date when the State of Kansas lifts the stay-at-home order.Contributions in her name may be directed to the First Christian Church of Potwin, in care of Lamb Funeral Home, PO Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Hattie at www.ymzfh.com

Hattie Opal Long

Bernice Justyna, age 94, died, Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Mt. Joseph Senior Community, Concordia, Kansas.

Bernice Justyna was born in the village of Hucisko-Nienadowskie, Poland on August 14, 1925 to Jozef and Katrin Cielecki. She lived with her family in the countryside until 1941 when she was taken to Germany to work in a labor camp. At the end of WWII, Bernice married Mike Justyna, another Polish national, and they remained in Germany until 1952 when they immigrated to the U.S. under the sponsorship of a Kansas rancher.

Primarily a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and canning, loved having a big garden, writing letters to her family in Poland, and to friends she had made on her journey to the States. Besides being a caring mother and grandmother, she had a heart for all living creatures, having cared for many pets in her lifetime. She will be remembered as a woman of indomitable spirit.

She was preceded in death by an infant son and daughter, sister Maria Babis, and husband Mike Justyna.

Survivors include sons Ignacy (Candy, Ann Arbor MI, Paul (Charlotte, Concordia KS, and daughter Christina Navis (John, Omaha NE, grandchildren Jeff Justyna, Joel Justyna (Tina, Erin Justyna (Patrick Hayes, Natalie Navis, Garrett Navis, great-grandchildren Nathan Justyna, Kayla, Ethan, Jacob Kainer, Riley Justyna, step-great-grandchildren Shane Price, Amber Price.

Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-5 pm, Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or O’Connor Animal Shelter both of Concordia, in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Bernice Justyna, age 94, died, Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Mt. Joseph Senior Community, Concordia, Kansas.Bernice Justyna was born in the village of Hucisko-Nienadowskie, Poland on August 14, 1925 to Jozef and Katrin Cielecki. She lived with her family in the countryside until 1941 when she was taken to Germany to work in a labor camp. At the end of WWII, Bernice married Mike Justyna, another Polish national, and they remained in Germany until 1952 when they immigrated to the U.S. under the sponsorship of a Kansas rancher.Primarily a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and canning, loved having a big garden, writing letters to her family in Poland, and to friends she had made on her journey to the States. Besides being a caring mother and grandmother, she had a heart for all living creatures, having cared for many pets in her lifetime. She will be remembered as a woman of indomitable spirit.She was preceded in death by an infant son and daughter, sister Maria Babis, and husband Mike Justyna.Survivors include sons Ignacy (Candy, Ann Arbor MI, Paul (Charlotte, Concordia KS, and daughter Christina Navis (John, Omaha NE, grandchildren Jeff Justyna, Joel Justyna (Tina, Erin Justyna (Patrick Hayes, Natalie Navis, Garrett Navis, great-grandchildren Nathan Justyna, Kayla, Ethan, Jacob Kainer, Riley Justyna, step-great-grandchildren Shane Price, Amber Price.Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-5 pm, Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or O’Connor Animal Shelter both of Concordia, in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Bernice Justyna

Roger C. Yager, 91, Delphos, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.&nbsp; He was born September 24, 1928 in Ada to Charles and Ellen (West) Yager.&nbsp;

He served in the United States Army from 1950-1952.&nbsp; Roger and Neva Marie Johnson were united in marriage on October 12, 1975.&nbsp; He worked for Kansas Gas Service for 38 years.

Roger was a member of the Delphos Presbyterian Church, Bohemian Lodge 203 of Glasco, and a 65-year member of the American Legion.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Keith.

Survivors are his wife, Neva Marie Yager; brothers, Kenneth and his wife Josephine and Joe and his wife Charlene; sister, Beth Slaven; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

There will be no visitation. The graveside service for Roger at the Delphos Cemetery, shall be attended by immediate family only on Thursday, April 2 at 2:00 P.M. The family invites all relatives and friends to join in this service on Wilson Family Funeral Home’s Facebook page on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Nicol Home or Bohemian Lodge 203 both of Glasco and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Roger C. Yager, 91, Delphos, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.&nbsp; He was born September 24, 1928 in Ada to Charles and Ellen (West) Yager.&nbsp;He served in the United States Army from 1950-1952.&nbsp; Roger and Neva Marie Johnson were united in marriage on October 12, 1975.&nbsp; He worked for Kansas Gas Service for 38 years.Roger was a member of the Delphos Presbyterian Church, Bohemian Lodge 203 of Glasco, and a 65-year member of the American Legion.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Keith.Survivors are his wife, Neva Marie Yager; brothers, Kenneth and his wife Josephine and Joe and his wife Charlene; sister, Beth Slaven; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;There will be no visitation. The graveside service for Roger at the Delphos Cemetery, shall be attended by immediate family only on Thursday, April 2 at 2:00 P.M. The family invites all relatives and friends to join in this service on Wilson Family Funeral Home’s Facebook page on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Nicol Home or Bohemian Lodge 203 both of Glasco and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Roger C. Yager

Hillsboro – Audrey Jane Buchholz, 91, died March 28, 2020 at Bethesda Home in Goessel.  She was born October 7, 1928 in Wakeeney, KS to Charles and Audrey (Kenyon) Surprise. 

 She married LaVerne Buchholz June 1, 1947 in Wakeeney. 

 Survivors include: son, DeVerne (Sue) Buchholz of rural Hillsboro; daughter, Jan (Leonard) Frantz of rural Hillsboro; 7 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Norma Surprise of Fairfax, Ok, Donna Surprise of Lions, KS.  

Predeceased by: husband, LaVerne Buchholz in 2020; son, Kirk Buchholz in 1969; brothers, Dell, Curtis, Boyd, David.  

Due to COVID-19 all services will be private.  A Celebration of Life service will be held when the COVID-19 is no longer a health concern to the community.  Memorials to Bethesda Home in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.  Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Hillsboro – Audrey Jane Buchholz, 91, died March 28, 2020 at Bethesda Home in Goessel. She was born October 7, 1928 in Wakeeney, KS to Charles and Audrey (Kenyon) Surprise. She married LaVerne Buchholz June 1, 1947 in Wakeeney. Survivors include: son, DeVerne (Sue) Buchholz of rural Hillsboro; daughter, Jan (Leonard) Frantz of rural Hillsboro; 7 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Norma Surprise of Fairfax, Ok, Donna Surprise of Lions, KS. Predeceased by: husband, LaVerne Buchholz in 2020; son, Kirk Buchholz in 1969; brothers, Dell, Curtis, Boyd, David. Due to COVID-19 all services will be private. A Celebration of Life service will be held when the COVID-19 is no longer a health concern to the community. Memorials to Bethesda Home in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Audrey Jane Buchholz

Fern Ethlyn Vellucci was born to Chris and Edith (Brown) Haden on January 5, 1926 in Broughton, Kansas. She died March 29, 2020 at the age of 94. Fern grew up in the Broughton area and attended Broughton Grade School.&nbsp; She graduated from CCCHS.&nbsp; Fern married Alfred “Al” Vellucci on May 21, 1944, he preceded her in death on October 17, 2007. She was the bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Al’s Garage, in Broughton.&nbsp; Fern was a member of the Countryside United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her son, Richard; sisters, Grace, Bertha, Bernice, Roine and brothers, Ernest and Charlie.

Graveside Services:&nbsp;Will be live streamed on our Facebook page at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 2, 2020

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Countryside United Methodist Church c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Fern Ethlyn Vellucci was born to Chris and Edith (Brown) Haden on January 5, 1926 in Broughton, Kansas. She died March 29, 2020 at the age of 94. Fern grew up in the Broughton area and attended Broughton Grade School.&nbsp; She graduated from CCCHS.&nbsp; Fern married Alfred “Al” Vellucci on May 21, 1944, he preceded her in death on October 17, 2007. She was the bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Al’s Garage, in Broughton.&nbsp; Fern was a member of the Countryside United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her son, Richard; sisters, Grace, Bertha, Bernice, Roine and brothers, Ernest and Charlie.Survivors:Daughter: Theresa Johnson, of Normal, IL3 GrandchildrenGraveside Services:&nbsp;Will be live streamed on our Facebook page at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 2, 2020Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Countryside United Methodist Church c/o the funeral home

Fern Ethlyn Vellucci

Rex Orlan Young, Sr., age 59, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on June 14, 1960 in Beloit, Kansas to Wilden and Betty (Aldrich) Young.

Rex was a graduate of Waukegan HS in Waukegan, Illinois.&nbsp;

He married Mona Renee Pearl Ward and they later divorced.

Rex was a mechanic working for several companies including Jiffy Lube.

He loved playing the Guitar, fishing, camping, racing, and bartering with friends.

Rex is survived by his daughter, Sheree Murdoch, Salina, KS; son, Rex Young, Jr., Parker, CO; Mother, Betty Havens, Concordia, KS; sisters, Trina McDonnor, Concordia, KS; Frances Jamison, Concordia, KS; brother, James Harold Young, Sr., Larned, KS; several grandchildren, a host of friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilden and sister, Janet Marie Young-Criffield.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later time.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Church of Christ Latter Day Saints, Concordia in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS. 66901.

For online condolences, please visit www. chaputbuoy.com

Rex Orlan Young, Sr., age 59, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on June 14, 1960 in Beloit, Kansas to Wilden and Betty (Aldrich) Young.Rex was a graduate of Waukegan HS in Waukegan, Illinois.&nbsp;He married Mona Renee Pearl Ward and they later divorced.Rex was a mechanic working for several companies including Jiffy Lube.He loved playing the Guitar, fishing, camping, racing, and bartering with friends.Rex is survived by his daughter, Sheree Murdoch, Salina, KS; son, Rex Young, Jr., Parker, CO; Mother, Betty Havens, Concordia, KS; sisters, Trina McDonnor, Concordia, KS; Frances Jamison, Concordia, KS; brother, James Harold Young, Sr., Larned, KS; several grandchildren, a host of friends and neighbors.He was preceded in death by his father, Wilden and sister, Janet Marie Young-Criffield.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later time.Memorial contributions may be given to the Church of Christ Latter Day Saints, Concordia in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS. 66901.For online condolences, please visit www. chaputbuoy.com

Rex Orlan Young, Sr.

Norma Jean Davis, 91, passed away Sunday, March 29th, in Enterprise. She was born July 7, 1928 in Wakefield , the daughter of George and Louisa (Buchanan) Harris. 

Growing up in Industry, Norma attended local schools and graduated from Chapman High School. 

March 1, 1947 she was married to Preston Davis in Abilene. 

Most all of their married life was spent in Abilene. she had been employed by West's Plaza as a meat wrapper for many years. He preceded her in death in 2013. 

Norma enjoyed Gardening, coffee and spending time with family and friends. 

She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Vera Boyd and a brother, Ray Harris. 

Norma is survived by: three daughters, Connie Zook of Abilene, Karen Schmidt of Salina, Lindy Mayes of Abilene, a son, Daniel Davis of Abilene; eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a sister Wanda Schlappy of Chapman. 

Private family grave side service will be held Thursday, April 2nd at the Bethel Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name to be made to Hospice of Dickenson County. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 </figure>Norma Jean Davis, 91, passed away Sunday, March 29th, in Enterprise. She was born July 7, 1928 in Wakefield , the daughter of George and Louisa (Buchanan) Harris. Growing up in Industry, Norma attended local schools and graduated from Chapman High School. March 1, 1947 she was married to Preston Davis in Abilene. Most all of their married life was spent in Abilene. she had been employed by West's Plaza as a meat wrapper for many years. He preceded her in death in 2013. Norma enjoyed Gardening, coffee and spending time with family and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Vera Boyd and a brother, Ray Harris. Norma is survived by: three daughters, Connie Zook of Abilene, Karen Schmidt of Salina, Lindy Mayes of Abilene, a son, Daniel Davis of Abilene; eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a sister Wanda Schlappy of Chapman. Private family grave side service will be held Thursday, April 2nd at the Bethel Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name to be made to Hospice of Dickenson County. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Norma Jean Davis



Wilma Roberta (Spangler) Beemer passed away at Azria Health Gretna in Gretna, NE on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the age of 89.

Wilma was born December 4, 1930, in Detroit to George and Mae Spangler. She graduated from Chapman High School with the Class of 1949. She was married to Wayne Beemer on February 17, 1980. She had been a resident of Azria Health since 2013.

She is survived by four children and four stepchildren. Dennis Rector &amp; wife Trina; Larry Rector; Steve Rector &amp; wife Ruth; Debra Edwards; daughter-in-law Kristy Rector; Don Beemer &amp; wife Sally; Glenda Singleton &amp; husband Jim; Jan Beemer; Sharon Keenan &amp; husband Kelly and 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Norman Spangler of Carlton.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; son Randall Rector; brothers Bruce and Paul Spangler; sisters Phyllis Lay and Marian Hottman.

Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery and a Celebration of Life for the family will be held at a later date.

Martin Becker Carlson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Memorials may be mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com



Wilma Roberta (Spangler) Beemer passed away at Azria Health Gretna in Gretna, NE on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the age of 89.Wilma was born December 4, 1930, in Detroit to George and Mae Spangler. She graduated from Chapman High School with the Class of 1949. She was married to Wayne Beemer on February 17, 1980. She had been a resident of Azria Health since 2013.She is survived by four children and four stepchildren. Dennis Rector &amp; wife Trina; Larry Rector; Steve Rector &amp; wife Ruth; Debra Edwards; daughter-in-law Kristy Rector; Don Beemer &amp; wife Sally; Glenda Singleton &amp; husband Jim; Jan Beemer; Sharon Keenan &amp; husband Kelly and 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Norman Spangler of Carlton.She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; son Randall Rector; brothers Bruce and Paul Spangler; sisters Phyllis Lay and Marian Hottman.Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery and a Celebration of Life for the family will be held at a later date.Martin Becker Carlson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Memorials may be mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

Wilma Roberta (Spangler) Beemer



Dr. Max L. Long, 93, Abilene, Kansas passed away at his home, March 27th, 2020.

He was born March 27th, 1927 at the family farm south of Chapman, Kansas, to Loren and Esther (Buhrer) Long.

Max attended Prairie Cottage Grade School and graduated from Chapman High School in 1945. He attended Kansas State University. He graduated from Kansas State Chiropractic College in October, 1955. He started his practice in Wichita, but in November, 1956 he returned to Abilene and practiced until fall of 2018 when his health forced him to retire. One of Max’s greatest joys was being able to help people.

Max married Edna Edwards, March 4, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife of the home, two sons, Jeffrey, Salina, kansas, Bruce (Deana, Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Sarah Long, Abilene, Lysa (Derrick) Matthew, Bronson, Kansas, Jessica Long, Tucson, Arizona, Joel (Kiersten) Long, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jonah Long and Lydia Long, Dallas, Texas. Max was blessed with thirteen great-grandchildren . One sister Phyllis Kolling, Abilene, sister-in-law Linda Long, Columbus, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leland and brother-in-law Henry Kolling.

The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations in Max’s memory to First Christian Church where he served as an elder for decades until he became elder emeritus. Memorials may be mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.



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Dr. Max L. Long, 93, Abilene, Kansas passed away at his home, March 27th, 2020.He was born March 27th, 1927 at the family farm south of Chapman, Kansas, to Loren and Esther (Buhrer) Long.Max attended Prairie Cottage Grade School and graduated from Chapman High School in 1945. He attended Kansas State University. He graduated from Kansas State Chiropractic College in October, 1955. He started his practice in Wichita, but in November, 1956 he returned to Abilene and practiced until fall of 2018 when his health forced him to retire. One of Max’s greatest joys was being able to help people.Max married Edna Edwards, March 4, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas.He is survived by his wife of the home, two sons, Jeffrey, Salina, kansas, Bruce (Deana, Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Sarah Long, Abilene, Lysa (Derrick) Matthew, Bronson, Kansas, Jessica Long, Tucson, Arizona, Joel (Kiersten) Long, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jonah Long and Lydia Long, Dallas, Texas. Max was blessed with thirteen great-grandchildren . One sister Phyllis Kolling, Abilene, sister-in-law Linda Long, Columbus, Ohio.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leland and brother-in-law Henry Kolling.The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations in Max’s memory to First Christian Church where he served as an elder for decades until he became elder emeritus. Memorials may be mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Dr. Max L. Long

Charles F. Miller, 81, of Enterprise, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born October 10, 1938 in Duff, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles T. and Jewell L. Miller; sister, Kathy St. Amand.

Survivors include his wife, Patty L. Miller; children Kathleen Ernzen, Daniel (Betty) Miller, Ronald (Judy) Miller, Timothy McLaughlin, Thomas (Diane) McLaughlin, Terry (Elena) McLaughlin; brother, William (Joan) Miller; sister, Jewel Ordway;

8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

St. Jude’s Children Hospital in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

For online condolences contact Roselawn at

Charles F. Miller, 81, of Enterprise, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born October 10, 1938 in Duff, KY.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles T. and Jewell L. Miller; sister, Kathy St. Amand.Survivors include his wife, Patty L. Miller; children Kathleen Ernzen, Daniel (Betty) Miller, Ronald (Judy) Miller, Timothy McLaughlin, Thomas (Diane) McLaughlin, Terry (Elena) McLaughlin; brother, William (Joan) Miller; sister, Jewel Ordway;8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren.No services have been scheduled at this time.Memorials may be made toSt. Jude’s Children Hospital in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

Charles F. Miller

Wanda Ailene Reynolds was born on September 14, 1931 in the rural community of Lovewell, Kansas. She was the daughter of Fred Eugene and Minnie Myrtle (Miller) Allen. 

Wanda attended grade school in Formoso, Kansas till the eighth grade. She attended Belleville High School and graduated with the Class of 1949. 

Except for two years in Salina, Kansas, Wanda lived most of her adult life in Denver, Colorado. 

She became a legal secretary of an Oil &amp; Gas company. Most of her work was with their leasing of mineral rights. 

A lot of her spare time she was involved with several community services, especially for the elderly. 

In 2002, she moved back to the Belleville area where her family originated. She had an apartment in Clyde, Kansas for several years and when her health began to fail, she moved in to the Park Villa Home in Clyde. 

At the age of 88 years, Wanda passed from this life Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Park Villa Nursing home. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Ray Allen and her sister Treva. 

She is survived a several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

A family graveside service and burial was held at White Rock Cemetery, rural Courtland, Kansas on Monday, December 30, 2020. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas was in charge of these arrangements.

Wanda Ailene Reynolds was born on September 14, 1931 in the rural community of Lovewell, Kansas. She was the daughter of Fred Eugene and Minnie Myrtle (Miller) Allen. Wanda attended grade school in Formoso, Kansas till the eighth grade. She attended Belleville High School and graduated with the Class of 1949. Except for two years in Salina, Kansas, Wanda lived most of her adult life in Denver, Colorado. She became a legal secretary of an Oil &amp; Gas company. Most of her work was with their leasing of mineral rights. A lot of her spare time she was involved with several community services, especially for the elderly. In 2002, she moved back to the Belleville area where her family originated. She had an apartment in Clyde, Kansas for several years and when her health began to fail, she moved in to the Park Villa Home in Clyde. At the age of 88 years, Wanda passed from this life Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Park Villa Nursing home. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Ray Allen and her sister Treva. She is survived a several nieces, nephews and cousins. A family graveside service and burial was held at White Rock Cemetery, rural Courtland, Kansas on Monday, December 30, 2020. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas was in charge of these arrangements.

Wanda Ailene Reynolds



Luther “Luke” S. Robinson, 83, of Lindsborg, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Luke was a heavy equipment operator. He worked road construction and did dirt work and dam building. He retired from Malm Construction in 2009.

Luke was born on June 29, 1936, in Wilbert, MN, the son of John Wesley and Sophia Emelia (Sylvester) Robinson. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1954. He was united in marriage to Shirley Belle Duncan on August 15, 1959, in Duluth, KS.

He was in the Army National Guard. Luke was a member of the Freemount Lutheran Church, rural Lindsborg.

Survivors include: his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley of the home; five children, Carl Robinson of Drumright, OK, Stan Robinson (Roanna) of Layton, UT, Rick Robinson (Jana) of Lindsborg, KS, Susan Burch (Justin) of Concord, VA, Christopher Robinson of Lindsborg, KS; brother, Wilbert Robinson (Arline) of Spring Hill, FL; sisters, Grace Heck of Oconomowoc, WI, Ellen Burnett of Mokena, IL, and Wanda Honig (Larry) of Onaga, KS; seven grandchildren, Emelia Gooch, Mathew Robinson, Chelsi Montoya, Trenton Robinson, Karisa Burch, Karston Burch, and Kimbel Burch; four great-grandchildren, Maliyah Koster, Taliyah Koster, Grace Montoya, and Jace Montoya.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Lois Troxell, Gladys Ford, and James Robinson.

A viewing will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Freemount Lutheran Old Stone Church, rural Lindsborg. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 PM at the Freemount Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Kootz officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Freemount Lutheran Church or Hospice &amp; Homecare of Reno County in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Luther “Luke” S. Robinson, 83, of Lindsborg, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by family at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Luke was a heavy equipment operator. He worked road construction and did dirt work and dam building. He retired from Malm Construction in 2009.Luke was born on June 29, 1936, in Wilbert, MN, the son of John Wesley and Sophia Emelia (Sylvester) Robinson. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1954. He was united in marriage to Shirley Belle Duncan on August 15, 1959, in Duluth, KS.He was in the Army National Guard. Luke was a member of the Freemount Lutheran Church, rural Lindsborg.Survivors include: his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley of the home; five children, Carl Robinson of Drumright, OK, Stan Robinson (Roanna) of Layton, UT, Rick Robinson (Jana) of Lindsborg, KS, Susan Burch (Justin) of Concord, VA, Christopher Robinson of Lindsborg, KS; brother, Wilbert Robinson (Arline) of Spring Hill, FL; sisters, Grace Heck of Oconomowoc, WI, Ellen Burnett of Mokena, IL, and Wanda Honig (Larry) of Onaga, KS; seven grandchildren, Emelia Gooch, Mathew Robinson, Chelsi Montoya, Trenton Robinson, Karisa Burch, Karston Burch, and Kimbel Burch; four great-grandchildren, Maliyah Koster, Taliyah Koster, Grace Montoya, and Jace Montoya.He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Lois Troxell, Gladys Ford, and James Robinson.A viewing will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the Freemount Lutheran Old Stone Church, rural Lindsborg. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 PM at the Freemount Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Kootz officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.Memorial donations may be given to Freemount Lutheran Church or Hospice &amp; Homecare of Reno County in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Luther “Luke” S. Robinson

Ruth M. Whitney, 98, of Salina, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Ada to Leonard and Esther (Adams) VanDoren.

Ruth married Richard Whitney on Feb. 10, 1946. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and Shriners.

Survivors include her daughter, Judy Quigley, of Salina; son, Rich Whitney, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; infant son, Richard Alvin; sister, Betty McKain; brother, Alvin VanDoren; son-in-law, Bill Quigley; and daughter-in-law, Teresa Whitney.

Private burial will be in Minneapolis City Cemetery, Minneapolis, Kan. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.

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 </figure>Ruth M. Whitney, 98, of Salina, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Ada to Leonard and Esther (Adams) VanDoren.Ruth married Richard Whitney on Feb. 10, 1946. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and Shriners.Survivors include her daughter, Judy Quigley, of Salina; son, Rich Whitney, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; infant son, Richard Alvin; sister, Betty McKain; brother, Alvin VanDoren; son-in-law, Bill Quigley; and daughter-in-law, Teresa Whitney.Private burial will be in Minneapolis City Cemetery, Minneapolis, Kan. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.

Ruth M. Whitney

Patricia Ann Cline, daughter of Melvin Riffel and Elizabeth (Rutz) Riffel was born May 24, 1949 at home in rural Hope, KS and passed away March 25, 2020 in Belleville, KS at the age of 70 years, 10 months, and 1 day.

Patricia grew up in the surrounding Herington, KS area, playing the role of big sister to her rambunctious younger siblings. 

She graduated from Hope High School in 1967 and attended Brown Mackie College in Salina, KS the following year.

Patricia was united in marriage to Gary Cline on November 15, 1969 and to this union two children were born, Brian and Rana. 

In July of 1976 they moved to Scandia, KS and opened a family business, Scandia Auto, where they worked side by side for 20 years. 

She served as assistant librarian at the Scandia City Library since 2012.

Patricia was active in many social circles and participated in a number of clubs and organizations throughout her years as a member of the Scandia community. She sold Avon, was a member of the Red Hat Society and the American Legion Auxilliary, was a board and council member for the Amana Lutheran Church and Peace Parish, competed in local bowling leagues, and taught line dancing. 

Pat cherished family time and especially loved watching her children, nieces, and nephews grow up. She was overjoyed by the birth of her granddaughter, Rowan, in March of 2017, who immediately became the center of her life.

She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin, and brother, Henry Riffel.

She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Riffel of Herington, son, Brian Cline of Osborne, daughter Rana (Elijah Moore) Cline of Scandia, Gary Cline of Scandia, three brothers, Melvin Riffel Jr. of Hope, Terry Riffel of Enterprise, Brad Riffel of Scandia, three sisters, Karen (Vance) Donahue of Herington, Marvella Riffel of Scandia, Tammy Stalder of Salina, and one granddaughter, Rowan Moore of Scandia.

Private Family Graveside Services will be held Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, Kansas, conducted by, Pastor Lance Rundus

Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, Kansas

Memorials may be given to the Patricia A. Cline Memorial Fund.

Friends may call on Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Scandia, KS.

Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Scandia, Kansas in charge of arrangements

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 </figure>Patricia Ann Cline, daughter of Melvin Riffel and Elizabeth (Rutz) Riffel was born May 24, 1949 at home in rural Hope, KS and passed away March 25, 2020 in Belleville, KS at the age of 70 years, 10 months, and 1 day.Patricia grew up in the surrounding Herington, KS area, playing the role of big sister to her rambunctious younger siblings. She graduated from Hope High School in 1967 and attended Brown Mackie College in Salina, KS the following year.Patricia was united in marriage to Gary Cline on November 15, 1969 and to this union two children were born, Brian and Rana. In July of 1976 they moved to Scandia, KS and opened a family business, Scandia Auto, where they worked side by side for 20 years. She served as assistant librarian at the Scandia City Library since 2012.Patricia was active in many social circles and participated in a number of clubs and organizations throughout her years as a member of the Scandia community. She sold Avon, was a member of the Red Hat Society and the American Legion Auxilliary, was a board and council member for the Amana Lutheran Church and Peace Parish, competed in local bowling leagues, and taught line dancing. Pat cherished family time and especially loved watching her children, nieces, and nephews grow up. She was overjoyed by the birth of her granddaughter, Rowan, in March of 2017, who immediately became the center of her life.She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin, and brother, Henry Riffel.She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Riffel of Herington, son, Brian Cline of Osborne, daughter Rana (Elijah Moore) Cline of Scandia, Gary Cline of Scandia, three brothers, Melvin Riffel Jr. of Hope, Terry Riffel of Enterprise, Brad Riffel of Scandia, three sisters, Karen (Vance) Donahue of Herington, Marvella Riffel of Scandia, Tammy Stalder of Salina, and one granddaughter, Rowan Moore of Scandia.Private Family Graveside Services will be held Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, Kansas, conducted by, Pastor Lance RundusInterment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, KansasMemorials may be given to the Patricia A. Cline Memorial Fund.Friends may call on Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Scandia, KS.Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.comBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Scandia, Kansas in charge of arrangements

Patricia Ann Cline



Alan Darrell Hansen, 93, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at McPherson Hospital. He was a mechanical engineer and retired from White Sands Missile Range/Dept. of Defense.

He was born on February 5, 1927, in Mina, South Dakota, the son of I.A. and Dorothy (Pittam) Hansen. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School and in 1950, graduated from South Dakota State College. Alan was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Schauer on January 27, 1951, in Aberdeen, SD. They were married 68 years before her passing on March 25, 2019.

Alan was a member of Countryside Covenant Church and Gideons International. He was a United States Navy veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post #24. He volunteered for Friendship Meals.

Survivors include: children, Marlan (Clarene) Hansen of Alpine, UT, Harlan (Kathy) Hansen of Madera, CA, Kathy (Ron) Park of Fort Worth , TX, Robert Hansen of Rose Hill, KS, and Todd (Barb) Hansen of Bixby, OK; a brother, Duane Hansen (Judy) of Houston, TX; two sisters, Beverly De Lange (Daniel Fisher) of San Diego, CA and Sharon Hartman (Jim) of Fort Collins, CO; 15 grandchildren, Jason Hansen, Marlene Esplin, Amanda Berger, Christopher Hansen, Chelsey Payne, Chase Hansen, April Lee, Eric Hansen, Bryan Hansen, Jerad Park, Bryce Park, Rhett Hansen, Rachelle Tiffany, Kyle Hansen, and Kendra Hansen; and 33 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and an infant sister.

A private family graveside service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020, at the McPherson Cemetery with Pastor Jon Black officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Wycliffe Bible Translators, Gideons International, or Countryside Covenant Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Alan Darrell Hansen, 93, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of South Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at McPherson Hospital. He was a mechanical engineer and retired from White Sands Missile Range/Dept. of Defense.He was born on February 5, 1927, in Mina, South Dakota, the son of I.A. and Dorothy (Pittam) Hansen. He graduated from Aberdeen Central High School and in 1950, graduated from South Dakota State College. Alan was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Schauer on January 27, 1951, in Aberdeen, SD. They were married 68 years before her passing on March 25, 2019.Alan was a member of Countryside Covenant Church and Gideons International. He was a United States Navy veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post #24. He volunteered for Friendship Meals.Survivors include: children, Marlan (Clarene) Hansen of Alpine, UT, Harlan (Kathy) Hansen of Madera, CA, Kathy (Ron) Park of Fort Worth , TX, Robert Hansen of Rose Hill, KS, and Todd (Barb) Hansen of Bixby, OK; a brother, Duane Hansen (Judy) of Houston, TX; two sisters, Beverly De Lange (Daniel Fisher) of San Diego, CA and Sharon Hartman (Jim) of Fort Collins, CO; 15 grandchildren, Jason Hansen, Marlene Esplin, Amanda Berger, Christopher Hansen, Chelsey Payne, Chase Hansen, April Lee, Eric Hansen, Bryan Hansen, Jerad Park, Bryce Park, Rhett Hansen, Rachelle Tiffany, Kyle Hansen, and Kendra Hansen; and 33 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and an infant sister.A private family graveside service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020, at the McPherson Cemetery with Pastor Jon Black officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Memorial donations may be given to Wycliffe Bible Translators, Gideons International, or Countryside Covenant Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Alan Darrell Hansen

Rex Whitney was born July 12, 1931 to Kenneth and Hildred (Cyr) Whitney. He passed from this life March 27, 2020 at Cloud County Health Center at the age of 88 years. He grew up farming with his father in Iowa. At the young age of 12 he felt a strong, undeniable calling to a life of ministry of his Lord. He moved with his parents to Miltonvale, Kansas in 1948. Following his calling to become a pastor, he attended college at Miltonvale Wesleyan College from where he graduated with a degree in theology. While there he met and married his wife, Gwen on December 27, 1952. They were married nearly 60 years when she passed away in 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. To this union three children were born: Don, Dan and Deb.

Rex was appointed to his first pastoral position at the New Hope Wesleyan Methodist church, just south of Concordia in 1955. He also worked for Mayfield Electric Company to help keep the bills covered, while pastoring evenings and weekends. They were poor, but happy! &nbsp;He went on to pastor a church near Topeka, where he and Gwen were showered with a new home and generous gifts of meat and produce from his loving congregation. He was later recruited by the church in Belleville, Kansas where he ministered for three years. Following this, his ministry led him to Englewood, Colorado, where he grew the youth group to the largest in the Colorado district. He found out later in life that three of those youth were led to also become pastors, a testament to his leadership. He was deeply loved by all of his congregation and lead them to grow in the Lord and in size.

While pastoring in Colorado, he began having cardiac health issues and his physicians recommended that he retire from his career as a pastor, a very difficult decision for him. He moved the family back to Concordia, Kansas where he worked at Cloud County Community College for a few years before joining his father in the family business; Whitney Plumbing and Electric. This was not enough for Rex, he wanted to raise his children on a farm to, so he purchased a wheat field north of Concordia and turned that into the family farm raising wheat, dairy cattle, pigs, sheep and chickens, all while holding down a full time job “in town”. He later he sold the business and tried to retire, but retiring was not for him. He returned to work at the Nazareth Convent, and then for several years at Chaput-Buoy Funeral home, where he was able to minister in a new way to people through a difficult time in their lives.

Rex is survived by his son Don and wife Susan of Olathe, Kansas; son Dan and wife Mary of Wichita, Kansas; and daughter Deb and husband Drake of Seattle, Washington; two granddaughters; Stacy and husband Vincent, and Raeann, and one grandson; Parker and fiancé Jill. He was also survived by recent wife; Maxine M. Smith-Whitney.

A private family only service will be held Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral home with Rev. Dean Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. at the funeral home and there will not be a family greeting session due to the current national crisis. The family suggests memorials to the Gideons International, as Rex requested. &nbsp;For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com

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 </figure>Rex Whitney was born July 12, 1931 to Kenneth and Hildred (Cyr) Whitney. He passed from this life March 27, 2020 at Cloud County Health Center at the age of 88 years. He grew up farming with his father in Iowa. At the young age of 12 he felt a strong, undeniable calling to a life of ministry of his Lord. He moved with his parents to Miltonvale, Kansas in 1948. Following his calling to become a pastor, he attended college at Miltonvale Wesleyan College from where he graduated with a degree in theology. While there he met and married his wife, Gwen on December 27, 1952. They were married nearly 60 years when she passed away in 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. To this union three children were born: Don, Dan and Deb.Rex was appointed to his first pastoral position at the New Hope Wesleyan Methodist church, just south of Concordia in 1955. He also worked for Mayfield Electric Company to help keep the bills covered, while pastoring evenings and weekends. They were poor, but happy! &nbsp;He went on to pastor a church near Topeka, where he and Gwen were showered with a new home and generous gifts of meat and produce from his loving congregation. He was later recruited by the church in Belleville, Kansas where he ministered for three years. Following this, his ministry led him to Englewood, Colorado, where he grew the youth group to the largest in the Colorado district. He found out later in life that three of those youth were led to also become pastors, a testament to his leadership. He was deeply loved by all of his congregation and lead them to grow in the Lord and in size.While pastoring in Colorado, he began having cardiac health issues and his physicians recommended that he retire from his career as a pastor, a very difficult decision for him. He moved the family back to Concordia, Kansas where he worked at Cloud County Community College for a few years before joining his father in the family business; Whitney Plumbing and Electric. This was not enough for Rex, he wanted to raise his children on a farm to, so he purchased a wheat field north of Concordia and turned that into the family farm raising wheat, dairy cattle, pigs, sheep and chickens, all while holding down a full time job “in town”. He later he sold the business and tried to retire, but retiring was not for him. He returned to work at the Nazareth Convent, and then for several years at Chaput-Buoy Funeral home, where he was able to minister in a new way to people through a difficult time in their lives.Rex is survived by his son Don and wife Susan of Olathe, Kansas; son Dan and wife Mary of Wichita, Kansas; and daughter Deb and husband Drake of Seattle, Washington; two granddaughters; Stacy and husband Vincent, and Raeann, and one grandson; Parker and fiancé Jill. He was also survived by recent wife; Maxine M. Smith-Whitney.A private family only service will be held Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral home with Rev. Dean Frazier officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.Visitation will be Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. at the funeral home and there will not be a family greeting session due to the current national crisis. The family suggests memorials to the Gideons International, as Rex requested. &nbsp;For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com

Rex Whitney



Marjorie M. Isaac, 84, passed away Friday, March 27th, in Salina. She was born December 20, 1935 near Manchester the daughter of Edwin and Thelma (Gaswint) Jeffrey. 

Growing up in Abilene, Marjorie attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1953. 

She also married William Isaac that year. Most all of their married life was spent in Solomon. 

Marjorie enjoyed reading, puzzles and spending time with family and friends. 

She was also preceded in death by: parents; three daughters, Jill Julie and Jana and a brother, Marshal Bob Jeffrey. 

Marjorie is survived by: four grandchildren, Kristy, Marty, Melissa, Megan; five great-grandchildren and three brothers ,Junior, Jim and Clyde Jeffrey.

Private family graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 1st with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name be made to the Salvation Army or D.A.V. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.



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Marjorie M. Isaac, 84, passed away Friday, March 27th, in Salina. She was born December 20, 1935 near Manchester the daughter of Edwin and Thelma (Gaswint) Jeffrey. Growing up in Abilene, Marjorie attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1953. She also married William Isaac that year. Most all of their married life was spent in Solomon. He preceded her in death in 2003. Marjorie enjoyed reading, puzzles and spending time with family and friends. She was also preceded in death by: parents; three daughters, Jill Julie and Jana and a brother, Marshal Bob Jeffrey. Marjorie is survived by: four grandchildren, Kristy, Marty, Melissa, Megan; five great-grandchildren and three brothers ,Junior, Jim and Clyde Jeffrey.Private family graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 1st with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name be made to the Salvation Army or D.A.V. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Marjorie M. Isaac

Susan A. Gross, 70, of Salina, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born to Ralph and Frances (Ripley) Gross in Garden City.

Susan worked for Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services for more than 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Opal Gross; and brother, Warren Lee Gross.

Susan is survived by her brothers, Eugene Gross (Connie, of Holcomb, William Gross (Elaine, of Salina, and Douglas Gross (Kay, of Salina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.

Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

Susan A. Gross, 70, of Salina, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was born to Ralph and Frances (Ripley) Gross in Garden City.Susan worked for Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services for more than 30 years.She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Opal Gross; and brother, Warren Lee Gross.Susan is survived by her brothers, Eugene Gross (Connie, of Holcomb, William Gross (Elaine, of Salina, and Douglas Gross (Kay, of Salina; and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

Susan A. Gross

Eva K. “Bo” Boberg, 87, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was born Dec. 27, 1932, in Prague, Okla., to Frank and Vlasta Suva. She was a registered nurse for more than 40 years at St. John’s Hospital, Salina.

Survivors include her daughters, Theresa Henson (Paul, of Mulvane, Patricia Frazier (Bryan) and Marie Ruder, all of Salina, Cecilia Clemence (Jon, of Abilene, and Barbara Kinning (Elmer Barker, of Falls City, Neb.; sister, Georgia Connor (James, of Ponca City, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; brother, Jerry; and grandson, Joseph.

Private Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with Father Fred Gatschet as celebrant. Burial followed in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life for family and friends at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.

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 </figure>Eva K. “Bo” Boberg, 87, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. She was born Dec. 27, 1932, in Prague, Okla., to Frank and Vlasta Suva. She was a registered nurse for more than 40 years at St. John’s Hospital, Salina.Survivors include her daughters, Theresa Henson (Paul, of Mulvane, Patricia Frazier (Bryan) and Marie Ruder, all of Salina, Cecilia Clemence (Jon, of Abilene, and Barbara Kinning (Elmer Barker, of Falls City, Neb.; sister, Georgia Connor (James, of Ponca City, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; brother, Jerry; and grandson, Joseph.Private Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with Father Fred Gatschet as celebrant. Burial followed in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life for family and friends at a later date.Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.

Eva K. “Bo” Boberg

Glenn Arthur Madden, Jr., 80, died unexpectedly on March 19, 2020 in Salina.&nbsp; He was born May 19, 1939 in Salina.&nbsp;

He was a very loving, caring, and helpful son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend to so many.&nbsp; Glenn will be dearly missed by his family and so many others.

Glenn was a United States Navy Veteran, and Retired from 30 years at Rohr Industries in San Diego, California.

Glenn is survived by four daughters, Rene Madden-Andrus, Bonnie Moore, Sherry Russell all of San Diego, CA and Joanna Davis of Smolan; son, Thomas Madden of Las Vegas, NV; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; &nbsp;two sisters, Shielda Jeffries of Scott City and Jean Elmquist of Sacramento, CA; two cousins, Terry Mead and Sam Brittendal both of Salina; and countless friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; As soon as our country returns to normal and we are allowed to have it, the plans will be announced.&nbsp;&nbsp; Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis is handling arrangements.

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 </figure>Glenn Arthur Madden, Jr., 80, died unexpectedly on March 19, 2020 in Salina.&nbsp; He was born May 19, 1939 in Salina.&nbsp;He was a very loving, caring, and helpful son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, and friend to so many.&nbsp; Glenn will be dearly missed by his family and so many others.Glenn was a United States Navy Veteran, and Retired from 30 years at Rohr Industries in San Diego, California.Glenn is survived by four daughters, Rene Madden-Andrus, Bonnie Moore, Sherry Russell all of San Diego, CA and Joanna Davis of Smolan; son, Thomas Madden of Las Vegas, NV; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; &nbsp;two sisters, Shielda Jeffries of Scott City and Jean Elmquist of Sacramento, CA; two cousins, Terry Mead and Sam Brittendal both of Salina; and countless friends.A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; As soon as our country returns to normal and we are allowed to have it, the plans will be announced.&nbsp;&nbsp; Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis is handling arrangements.

Glenn Arthur Madden, Jr.



Alma Jean “Jeannie” Thiel, 80, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020, surrounded by her family at Mercy Hospital, Moundridge. She was a CNA at Memorial Hospital, McPherson for over 40 years and after retirement, she worked at The Cedars and Sterling House. For the last several years, Jeannie had been a resident of Schowalter Villa in Hesston.

Jeannie was born on July 5, 1939, to Emmanuel and Nora (Hunt) Nightengale. She was raised by parents, David and Bertha Penner in rural Inman, KS. She graduated from Inman High School in 1957 and attended Bethel College. Jeannie was united in marriage to Kendall Duane Thiel on June 11, 1961, at the Hoffnungsau Church in Inman, KS. This union was blessed with four children, Connie, Sharon, Angie, and Gary. Kendall and Jeannie were married 58 years prior to his passing on September 15, 2019.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, McPherson.

Survivors include: four children, Connie LeSage and husband, Troy, of Salina, KS, Sharon Thiel of El Dorado, KS, Angie Tatro and husband, Matt, of Hutchinson, KS, and Gary Thiel of McPherson, KS; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings, Frederick Penner and Walter Penner.

Due to the risks and mandates associated with COVID-19, a private family graveside service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury with Dr. Gary Blaine officiating. A private family viewing will precede the service.

Memorial donations may be given to Schowalter Villa or McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Alma Jean “Jeannie” Thiel, 80, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020, surrounded by her family at Mercy Hospital, Moundridge. She was a CNA at Memorial Hospital, McPherson for over 40 years and after retirement, she worked at The Cedars and Sterling House. For the last several years, Jeannie had been a resident of Schowalter Villa in Hesston.Jeannie was born on July 5, 1939, to Emmanuel and Nora (Hunt) Nightengale. She was raised by parents, David and Bertha Penner in rural Inman, KS. She graduated from Inman High School in 1957 and attended Bethel College. Jeannie was united in marriage to Kendall Duane Thiel on June 11, 1961, at the Hoffnungsau Church in Inman, KS. This union was blessed with four children, Connie, Sharon, Angie, and Gary. Kendall and Jeannie were married 58 years prior to his passing on September 15, 2019.She was a member of First Baptist Church, McPherson.Survivors include: four children, Connie LeSage and husband, Troy, of Salina, KS, Sharon Thiel of El Dorado, KS, Angie Tatro and husband, Matt, of Hutchinson, KS, and Gary Thiel of McPherson, KS; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings, Frederick Penner and Walter Penner.Due to the risks and mandates associated with COVID-19, a private family graveside service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury with Dr. Gary Blaine officiating. A private family viewing will precede the service.Memorial donations may be given to Schowalter Villa or McPherson County Humane Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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