The Urban family sadly announces that Ms. Edie Urban passed away peacefully at 9:30PM on December 13th and joined her sister Denise in heaven at age 60.

Edie was predeceased by her Sister Denise Urban and her Father Edward Urban.

She is survived by her daughter Taylor Willis and her husband, Zach Willis, her son Harrison Knopp and his girlfriend, TeeJay Johnson, her grandson Levi Knopp, her sisters Cindy Urban and Jan Bergman, her brother-in-law Jerry Bergman, her nephew Derek Bergman, and her parents Naomi and Norman Krug.

Visitation will be held at Ryan Mortuary on December 18th from 6 to 8 p.m., and a Celebration of Edie's life will be held at First Southern Baptist Church on December 19th at 10 a.m., with a burial at Roselawn Cemetery to follow immediately.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Foundation.

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Edie Urban



Jason Lee Spooner, 55, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 16th, 2019.

Jason was born in Denver, Colorado on February 6, 1964, a son of the late Nola Mae (Thompson) and Donald Dale Spooner.

He worked as a Welder at Sunflower Manufacturing for 35 years.

Survivors include his wife, Ronda (Redeker) Spooner; daughter, Anna Marie Spooner, of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Pat Clay, Pam Dodd (Dale, Connie Bowman (Richard, all of Salina; brother, Larry Spooner (Debbie, of Austin, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 21st, at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Cawker City, Kansas.



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Jason Lee Spooner, 55, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 16th, 2019.Jason was born in Denver, Colorado on February 6, 1964, a son of the late Nola Mae (Thompson) and Donald Dale Spooner.He worked as a Welder at Sunflower Manufacturing for 35 years.Survivors include his wife, Ronda (Redeker) Spooner; daughter, Anna Marie Spooner, of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Pat Clay, Pam Dodd (Dale, Connie Bowman (Richard, all of Salina; brother, Larry Spooner (Debbie, of Austin, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 21st, at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Cawker City, Kansas.

Jason Lee Spooner



Naomi Jean Lambert, 91, of Shawnee Mission, KS. passed away Friday, December 13th, 2019 suddenly, at Bickford Place.

Naomi was born in Wellsville, Kansas on March 28, 1928, a daughter of Lela Marie (Sleppy) and Raymond Leroy Wiggins.

Naomi attended the Wellsville grade schools and graduated from Wellsville High School, Wellsville, Kansas in 1946.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson, and served her church in several capacities through the years.

Naomi worked at Stanley's Clothiers as a seamstress and did alterations for others. She was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. She later worked for Farmers Alliance Insurance Company and started out as a Key-punch operator, then became a Computer Operator, and retired as a Computer Programmer.

Naomi was a member of Order of Eastern Star, and What Not Club. Naomi enjoyed gardening, all kinds of crafts from crocheting, needle point, wood working, wood carving just to name a few, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Naomi Wiggins was united in marriage to Reginald "Reggie" Hapgood on September 11, 1949 at McPherson, Kansas at the First United Methodist Church. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. They were blessed with the birth of two children, one daughter and one son, Kathy and Curtis. The family was deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Reggie May 12, 1969. Naomi Hapgood was united in marriage to James Lambert in October of 1971 at the Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in McPherson. Jim died in the summer of 1979.

She is survived by her children, Kathy Taylor, of Topeka, Kansas and Curtis Hapgood and wife Margaret, of Merriam, Kansas; her stepchildren, Jim Lambert and wife Phyllis of Fredonia, Kansas; Jeff Lambert and wife Bonnie, of Sebring, Florida, and Nancy Gallinger and husband Bruce, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; her two grandchildren, Matthew Taylor and wife Michelle and Haley Hapgood; 11 step grandchildren, Jim Lambert and his wife Melinda, Matt Davis and wife Lori, Beth Williams, Kelsie Proehl and husband Clifford, Doug Lambert and wife April, Candice McAndrews and husband Thomas, Sean Lambert and wife Desiree, Austin Lambert, Ben Gallinger and wife Jamie, Nick Gallinger and wife Betsey, Matt Lambert, and Molly McGaughey; 10 step-great-grandchildren, Zach Davis, Luke Davis, Caleb Davis, Trent Gashler, Cody Gashler, Harper Proehl, Morgan Proehl, Raef Proehl, Lilly Lambert, and Vivienne McAndrews; other relatives and a host of friends.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Reggie Hapgood and Jim Lambert; her brothers, Donald and Larry Wiggins; and a step-son, Cliff Lambert.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson.

Funeral service will be held at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21st, 2019 with Reverend Lacey Wheeler officiating.

Burial will be in the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer Association and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.



Naomi Jean Lambert, 91, of Shawnee Mission, KS. passed away Friday, December 13th, 2019 suddenly, at Bickford Place.Naomi was born in Wellsville, Kansas on March 28, 1928, a daughter of Lela Marie (Sleppy) and Raymond Leroy Wiggins.Naomi attended the Wellsville grade schools and graduated from Wellsville High School, Wellsville, Kansas in 1946.She was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson, and served her church in several capacities through the years.Naomi worked at Stanley's Clothiers as a seamstress and did alterations for others. She was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. She later worked for Farmers Alliance Insurance Company and started out as a Key-punch operator, then became a Computer Operator, and retired as a Computer Programmer.Naomi was a member of Order of Eastern Star, and What Not Club. Naomi enjoyed gardening, all kinds of crafts from crocheting, needle point, wood working, wood carving just to name a few, cooking, and spending time with her family.Naomi Wiggins was united in marriage to Reginald "Reggie" Hapgood on September 11, 1949 at McPherson, Kansas at the First United Methodist Church. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson. They were blessed with the birth of two children, one daughter and one son, Kathy and Curtis. The family was deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Reggie May 12, 1969. Naomi Hapgood was united in marriage to James Lambert in October of 1971 at the Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in McPherson. Jim died in the summer of 1979.She is survived by her children, Kathy Taylor, of Topeka, Kansas and Curtis Hapgood and wife Margaret, of Merriam, Kansas; her stepchildren, Jim Lambert and wife Phyllis of Fredonia, Kansas; Jeff Lambert and wife Bonnie, of Sebring, Florida, and Nancy Gallinger and husband Bruce, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; her two grandchildren, Matthew Taylor and wife Michelle and Haley Hapgood; 11 step grandchildren, Jim Lambert and his wife Melinda, Matt Davis and wife Lori, Beth Williams, Kelsie Proehl and husband Clifford, Doug Lambert and wife April, Candice McAndrews and husband Thomas, Sean Lambert and wife Desiree, Austin Lambert, Ben Gallinger and wife Jamie, Nick Gallinger and wife Betsey, Matt Lambert, and Molly McGaughey; 10 step-great-grandchildren, Zach Davis, Luke Davis, Caleb Davis, Trent Gashler, Cody Gashler, Harper Proehl, Morgan Proehl, Raef Proehl, Lilly Lambert, and Vivienne McAndrews; other relatives and a host of friends.Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Reggie Hapgood and Jim Lambert; her brothers, Donald and Larry Wiggins; and a step-son, Cliff Lambert.Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson.Funeral service will be held at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21st, 2019 with Reverend Lacey Wheeler officiating.Burial will be in the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer Association and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Naomi Jean Lambert

Betty Mae Thacker, 85, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 in Ellsworth. She was born June 14, 1934 in Creighton, MO&nbsp;to Riley and Jaunita (Paul) Wheeldon.

Betty married Dwight Thacker on November 22, 1963 in WaKeeney, KS. As a resident of Lucas, Betty attended the Lucas United Methodist Church and was a cook at the K-18 Café.

Betty is survived by her husband, Dwight of Lucas; daughter, Susan Whye of Topeka; son, Rick Thacker (Pamela) of Canal Winchester, OH; grandchildren, Michael Novak (Janet, Sandy and Michelle Thacker, and Alyssa and Karessa Whye; great grandchildren, Hannah and Colton Thacker, Kailyn and Carter White, and Ethan and Sarah Novak; special children, Ann and Andy Ridinger and their children, Jenna and Evelyn Sinnot and Drew Ridinger; brothers, Bob Wheeldon (Sherry) and David Wheeldon; sister, Ella Marie Hudson (Harold); and her beloved dog, Buddy. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Joseph Thacker; and several brothers and sisters.

Betty had chosen cremation. Services will be planned at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Lucas United Methodist Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Betty Mae Thacker, 85, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 in Ellsworth. She was born June 14, 1934 in Creighton, MO&nbsp;to Riley and Jaunita (Paul) Wheeldon.Betty married Dwight Thacker on November 22, 1963 in WaKeeney, KS. As a resident of Lucas, Betty attended the Lucas United Methodist Church and was a cook at the K-18 Café.Betty is survived by her husband, Dwight of Lucas; daughter, Susan Whye of Topeka; son, Rick Thacker (Pamela) of Canal Winchester, OH; grandchildren, Michael Novak (Janet, Sandy and Michelle Thacker, and Alyssa and Karessa Whye; great grandchildren, Hannah and Colton Thacker, Kailyn and Carter White, and Ethan and Sarah Novak; special children, Ann and Andy Ridinger and their children, Jenna and Evelyn Sinnot and Drew Ridinger; brothers, Bob Wheeldon (Sherry) and David Wheeldon; sister, Ella Marie Hudson (Harold); and her beloved dog, Buddy. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Joseph Thacker; and several brothers and sisters.Betty had chosen cremation. Services will be planned at a later date.Memorial contributions can be made to the Lucas United Methodist Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Betty Mae Thacker

O loving God, we send our mother home to you,Home to a place of everlasting love,To join there with the angel choirs and blessed saints,And to behold Your glorious holy face.

Receive her soul and let eternal light shine,Eternal light forever on her soulSo she may be, forever in Your dwelling placeAnd be at rest, at peace until we meet her there.

O loving God, have mercy and forgivenessUpon Your servant’s now departed soulAnd may Your grace and love enfold her evermoreSo she may dwell in paradise at last.

Allene Lane was born November 1, 1927 and passed away peacefully December 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Edith Jones, three brothers, one sister, twin great grandchildren, and her husband of 55 years, John “Blackie” Lane.

She leaves behind:Daughter Mary Getto and Ron Harper of Ozawki, daughter Nancy Warren and husband Jay of Arkansas City, son Paul and wife Paula of Clay Center, daughter Suzanne Ahlberg and husband Dick of Clay Center, son Mark of Clay Center, and son John D. and wife Carrie of Clay Center. She was proud to be called “Mimi” by 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Allene was born and raised on “The Farm” in The Flint Hills southwest of Olpe, Kansas, and her heart was grounded in the windswept hills. She loved telling stories of growing up there and some of the best memories held by her children are of summers spent with cousins learning about the rural way of life. She loved tradition and family gatherings. She was a strong woman who carried herself with grace, was devoted to her children, and never stopped teaching the lessons of life and how to enjoy it. She fostered a love of family and considered it a circle. When anyone was added to the family, she’d say “a circle can always get bigger, just hold hands and step back to make room.”

She and her family traveled a great deal generating memories. For over thirty years, she vacationed in Grand Lake, Colorado sharing a love of nature and the mountains. It was normal to have 30-40 Joneses and Lanes vacationing together each year.

Allene taught two years in Bushong, Kansas, after graduating from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia. She moved to Wakefield, Kansas, where her husband began his teaching career. Their next stop was Beloit, and then, in 1959, Clay Center, the place she always said she knew would be home for the rest of her life. Her husband coached over 100 seasons of athletics, and she loved every season because she loved sports. When she could no longer attend her grandchildren’s events, she enjoyed listening to them on the radio.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until service time Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Clay Center, KS. A memorial service for Allene will be at 4:00 PM Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the Blackie and Allene Scholarship c/o the funeral home.

Online condolences may be at www.nsrfh.com

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 </figure><h2>Allene Lane</h2>O LOVING GODO loving God, we send our mother home to you,Home to a place of everlasting love,To join there with the angel choirs and blessed saints,And to behold Your glorious holy face.Receive her soul and let eternal light shine,Eternal light forever on her soulSo she may be, forever in Your dwelling placeAnd be at rest, at peace until we meet her there.O loving God, have mercy and forgivenessUpon Your servant’s now departed soulAnd may Your grace and love enfold her evermoreSo she may dwell in paradise at last.Allene Lane was born November 1, 1927 and passed away peacefully December 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Edith Jones, three brothers, one sister, twin great grandchildren, and her husband of 55 years, John “Blackie” Lane.She leaves behind:Daughter Mary Getto and Ron Harper of Ozawki, daughter Nancy Warren and husband Jay of Arkansas City, son Paul and wife Paula of Clay Center, daughter Suzanne Ahlberg and husband Dick of Clay Center, son Mark of Clay Center, and son John D. and wife Carrie of Clay Center. She was proud to be called “Mimi” by 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.Allene was born and raised on “The Farm” in The Flint Hills southwest of Olpe, Kansas, and her heart was grounded in the windswept hills. She loved telling stories of growing up there and some of the best memories held by her children are of summers spent with cousins learning about the rural way of life. She loved tradition and family gatherings. She was a strong woman who carried herself with grace, was devoted to her children, and never stopped teaching the lessons of life and how to enjoy it. She fostered a love of family and considered it a circle. When anyone was added to the family, she’d say “a circle can always get bigger, just hold hands and step back to make room.”She and her family traveled a great deal generating memories. For over thirty years, she vacationed in Grand Lake, Colorado sharing a love of nature and the mountains. It was normal to have 30-40 Joneses and Lanes vacationing together each year.Allene taught two years in Bushong, Kansas, after graduating from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia. She moved to Wakefield, Kansas, where her husband began his teaching career. Their next stop was Beloit, and then, in 1959, Clay Center, the place she always said she knew would be home for the rest of her life. Her husband coached over 100 seasons of athletics, and she loved every season because she loved sports. When she could no longer attend her grandchildren’s events, she enjoyed listening to them on the radio.Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until service time Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Clay Center, KS. A memorial service for Allene will be at 4:00 PM Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the church.In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the Blackie and Allene Scholarship c/o the funeral home.Online condolences may be at www.nsrfh.com

Allene Lane

Larry Dale Thomas, 55, of Dwight, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Stormont Vail Hospital.&nbsp; He was born December 24, 1963, the son of Dale and Hazel (Thompson) Thomas.&nbsp; Larry graduated from Council Grove High School.&nbsp; Throughout his lifetime, Larry was a truck driver and farmhand, working for various companies over the years. He was member of the Alta Vista Masons Lodge #357 and the Sons of the American Legion.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed various outdoor activities.

He was preceded in death by his father and sister Diana Thomas.

Larry is survived by his mother Hazel Thomas, of Council Grove; brother Jim Thomas and wife Luretta, of Dwight; nephew Joshua Thomas, of Wichita; nieces Christina Thomas and Hannah Thomas, of Emporia, Rachel Thomas and Deborah Thomas, of Dwight; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at Sawyer Funeral Home Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 5:30 – 7:00.&nbsp; Graveside service will be at 2:00, Thursday, December 19th, at Dwight Cemetery.

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 </figure>Larry Dale Thomas, 55, of Dwight, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Stormont Vail Hospital.&nbsp; He was born December 24, 1963, the son of Dale and Hazel (Thompson) Thomas.&nbsp; Larry graduated from Council Grove High School.&nbsp; Throughout his lifetime, Larry was a truck driver and farmhand, working for various companies over the years. He was member of the Alta Vista Masons Lodge #357 and the Sons of the American Legion.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed various outdoor activities.He was preceded in death by his father and sister Diana Thomas.Larry is survived by his mother Hazel Thomas, of Council Grove; brother Jim Thomas and wife Luretta, of Dwight; nephew Joshua Thomas, of Wichita; nieces Christina Thomas and Hannah Thomas, of Emporia, Rachel Thomas and Deborah Thomas, of Dwight; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.A visitation for family and friends will be held at Sawyer Funeral Home Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 5:30 – 7:00.&nbsp; Graveside service will be at 2:00, Thursday, December 19th, at Dwight Cemetery.

Larry Dale Thomas

Donald Leroy Harrison, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. He was born July 14, 1926, in Densmore, KS the son of Revilo “Rex” and Lydia "Leta" (Stepper) Harrison. He was a graduate of Delavan High School and Brown Mackie College and worked for the city of Salina as City Clerk and Director of Finance. Don was a member of First United Methodist Church, Salina Lions Club, and Isis Shrine.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Virginia Lange. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Carol (Francis) Harrison; children L.J., Snowflake, AZ, Carla (Steve) Eshleman, and Linda Lagroon, Salina. He has 4 grandchildren; Dan (Petey) Eshleman, Corey (Rhonda) Lagroon and Adam Eshleman, all of Salina, and Carly (Adam) Feldhausen, Topeka; and 7 great-grandchildren; Avery, Addison, and Aaliyah Eshleman, Danison and Cale Lagroon, and Jackson and Kellen Feldhausen.

There will be Memorial Services at 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon December 19, 2019, at the 1st United Methodist Church, Salina. Memorials are suggested to the church.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald Leroy Harrison, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. He was born July 14, 1926, in Densmore, KS the son of Revilo “Rex” and Lydia "Leta" (Stepper) Harrison. He was a graduate of Delavan High School and Brown Mackie College and worked for the city of Salina as City Clerk and Director of Finance. Don was a member of First United Methodist Church, Salina Lions Club, and Isis Shrine.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Virginia Lange. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Carol (Francis) Harrison; children L.J., Snowflake, AZ, Carla (Steve) Eshleman, and Linda Lagroon, Salina. He has 4 grandchildren; Dan (Petey) Eshleman, Corey (Rhonda) Lagroon and Adam Eshleman, all of Salina, and Carly (Adam) Feldhausen, Topeka; and 7 great-grandchildren; Avery, Addison, and Aaliyah Eshleman, Danison and Cale Lagroon, and Jackson and Kellen Feldhausen.There will be Memorial Services at 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon December 19, 2019, at the 1st United Methodist Church, Salina. Memorials are suggested to the church.&nbsp;

Donald Leroy Harrison



Tina Marie Howland, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 in Salina.

Tina was born in Topeka, Kansas, on March 21, 1957, a daughter of Gerald H. Stormann and the late Mary Rose (Slusser) Stormann.

She loved her family more than anything. She spent her time enjoying her family and country music. She was also writing a book about being a domestic violence survivor.

Survivors include her son, Gerald Howland; daughter, Mary Bishop; and step daughter Trista Ballard.

She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Brandon, Michelle, Marlee, Nathaniel, Phillip, Johanna, George, Crystal, and Joshua; and many brothers, sisters, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Jimmy Ray Ballard.

She was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by all of her friends and family.

Cremation has been chosen, and the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.



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Tina Marie Howland, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 in Salina.Tina was born in Topeka, Kansas, on March 21, 1957, a daughter of Gerald H. Stormann and the late Mary Rose (Slusser) Stormann.She loved her family more than anything. She spent her time enjoying her family and country music. She was also writing a book about being a domestic violence survivor.Survivors include her son, Gerald Howland; daughter, Mary Bishop; and step daughter Trista Ballard.She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Brandon, Michelle, Marlee, Nathaniel, Phillip, Johanna, George, Crystal, and Joshua; and many brothers, sisters, and cousins.She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Jimmy Ray Ballard.She was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by all of her friends and family.Cremation has been chosen, and the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Tina Marie Howland

Dean A. Johnson, 83, Minneapolis, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; Dean was born December 12, 1936 in Kingsbury County, SD to Lovell and Alice (Fenner) Johnson.

He was a graduate of Carthage High School, Carthage, SD. Dean also graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from South Dakota State University.&nbsp; He and Illa Rae Sumnicht were united in marriage on June 24, 1959 in Yankton, SD. &nbsp;Dean and Illa Rae owned and operated City Pharmacy in Minneapolis for 40 years; retiring in 2004.&nbsp; He belonged to several civic organizations and he was a longtime member of the Minneapolis First United Methodist Church.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Illa Rae; and daughter, Theresa “Terri” Penn.

Survivors are his sons, Lance (Donna) Johnson and Kent Johnson; five grandchildren; sister, Sally Madison; and nieces and nephews.

It was Dean’s wishes to have private graveside services in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 2:00 to 7:00 Thursday, December 19 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Campbell Straw Built Museum, Carthage, SD or the Minneapolis First United Methodist Church and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Dean A. Johnson, 83, Minneapolis, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; Dean was born December 12, 1936 in Kingsbury County, SD to Lovell and Alice (Fenner) Johnson.He was a graduate of Carthage High School, Carthage, SD. Dean also graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from South Dakota State University.&nbsp; He and Illa Rae Sumnicht were united in marriage on June 24, 1959 in Yankton, SD. &nbsp;Dean and Illa Rae owned and operated City Pharmacy in Minneapolis for 40 years; retiring in 2004.&nbsp; He belonged to several civic organizations and he was a longtime member of the Minneapolis First United Methodist Church.Dean was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Illa Rae; and daughter, Theresa “Terri” Penn.Survivors are his sons, Lance (Donna) Johnson and Kent Johnson; five grandchildren; sister, Sally Madison; and nieces and nephews.It was Dean’s wishes to have private graveside services in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 2:00 to 7:00 Thursday, December 19 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Campbell Straw Built Museum, Carthage, SD or the Minneapolis First United Methodist Church and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Dean A. Johnson

Bonnie Eileen Packard, 88, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. She was born Jan. 27, 1931 in Beverly, Kansas, the daughter of George and Zola Anderson. She retired as a secretary for the Soil Conservation Service. She was devoted to her family and church.

She was married to her beloved of 67 years James E. Packard who so adored her. They met at a bus stop and fell in love, beginning a wonderful life together. She has two loving sons Steve (Suzie) Packard of Salina and Randy (Lydia) Packard of Holyrood, KS.

Bonnie has 4 siblings; Ivan (Lou) Anderson of Topeka, Bill Anderson of Beverly, Ruth (Robert) Parker of Salina, Raymond (Rosemary) Anderson of Salina. She has 4 loving grand-children; Rachel (Mark) Passmore of Salina, Michael Packard of Salina, Kelsey Packard of Salina and John (Lori) Golbek of Bennington. She has 8 loving great grand-children; Isabella, Zachary, Amethyst, Zora, Jakkari, Kairo, Jonathon and Lily.

Memorial services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday Dec 21, 2019 at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Bonnie Eileen Packard, 88, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. She was born Jan. 27, 1931 in Beverly, Kansas, the daughter of George and Zola Anderson. She retired as a secretary for the Soil Conservation Service. She was devoted to her family and church.She was married to her beloved of 67 years James E. Packard who so adored her. They met at a bus stop and fell in love, beginning a wonderful life together. She has two loving sons Steve (Suzie) Packard of Salina and Randy (Lydia) Packard of Holyrood, KS.Bonnie has 4 siblings; Ivan (Lou) Anderson of Topeka, Bill Anderson of Beverly, Ruth (Robert) Parker of Salina, Raymond (Rosemary) Anderson of Salina. She has 4 loving grand-children; Rachel (Mark) Passmore of Salina, Michael Packard of Salina, Kelsey Packard of Salina and John (Lori) Golbek of Bennington. She has 8 loving great grand-children; Isabella, Zachary, Amethyst, Zora, Jakkari, Kairo, Jonathon and Lily.Memorial services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday Dec 21, 2019 at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Bonnie Eileen Packard

Kenneth Lawrence Brummer, 81, of Salina, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Tipton, the son of John and Caroline (Koster) Brummer. Kenny was a graduate of Cawker City High and a U.S. Air Force veteran.

In a beautiful handwritten letter for the family, he recalled how he met the love of his life in the summer of 1959. He married Betty Brummer on Dec. 29, 1962, in the Beloit Cathedral full of Christmas preparations. They continued to celebrate Christmas and their anniversary as their favorite time of year, passing on the wonder and faith of the season to their families. They moved to Salina and lived a beautiful life together raising their daughters.

Kenny was an architectural wood master craftsman. He work 42 years for Salina Planing Mill, retiring in 2004. His masterful craftsmanship is in every inch of the home he raised his family in, as well as countless churches and homes across the U.S. He had a great mathematical mind and many mechanical skills which his four engineer grandchildren inherited. His hobbies were hunting, gardening, live music and sports including the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and University of Kansas Jayhawks.

He continued with his woodworking until this month. He was proud to be a Knights of Columbus and enjoyed camping, waterskiing, bowling, traveling and playing golf. His greatest joy was spending time with his devoted family and countless neighbors and friends. He was fun, adventurous, sentimental and of great moral character. He knew no stranger, loved everybody and tried to help in any way.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty; parents; sister, MaDonna; and brothers, Dennis and Duane.

Kenny is survived by his daughters, LaShelle Ginther (David, of Leawood, and Darcy Wojcik, of Overland Park; brother, Calvin Brummer; sister, Danielle Nuanes (Gene); and grandchildren, Reagan and Landon Ginther, of Dallas, and Ross and Grace Wojcik, of Overland Park.

Recitation of the rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, followed by Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., all at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud, Salina. Celebration of life in St. Mary's Parish Hall will immediately follow the Mass; private graveside burial for his daughters and their families in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina.

He fought a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer and was lovingly cared for by family and friends. He will always be in our hearts and minds. His family is grateful for the deep compassion and excellent care provided by Dr. Yazan Aboudeh, Dr. Jessica Brown, Dr. Jeffrey Geitz and Dr. Ryan Payne, of Salina, and Dr. Joe Cates and team, of Kansas City, and Hospice of Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center or Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, KS 67401.

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 </figure>Kenneth Lawrence Brummer, 81, of Salina, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Tipton, the son of John and Caroline (Koster) Brummer. Kenny was a graduate of Cawker City High and a U.S. Air Force veteran.In a beautiful handwritten letter for the family, he recalled how he met the love of his life in the summer of 1959. He married Betty Brummer on Dec. 29, 1962, in the Beloit Cathedral full of Christmas preparations. They continued to celebrate Christmas and their anniversary as their favorite time of year, passing on the wonder and faith of the season to their families. They moved to Salina and lived a beautiful life together raising their daughters.Kenny was an architectural wood master craftsman. He work 42 years for Salina Planing Mill, retiring in 2004. His masterful craftsmanship is in every inch of the home he raised his family in, as well as countless churches and homes across the U.S. He had a great mathematical mind and many mechanical skills which his four engineer grandchildren inherited. His hobbies were hunting, gardening, live music and sports including the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and University of Kansas Jayhawks.He continued with his woodworking until this month. He was proud to be a Knights of Columbus and enjoyed camping, waterskiing, bowling, traveling and playing golf. His greatest joy was spending time with his devoted family and countless neighbors and friends. He was fun, adventurous, sentimental and of great moral character. He knew no stranger, loved everybody and tried to help in any way.He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty; parents; sister, MaDonna; and brothers, Dennis and Duane.Kenny is survived by his daughters, LaShelle Ginther (David, of Leawood, and Darcy Wojcik, of Overland Park; brother, Calvin Brummer; sister, Danielle Nuanes (Gene); and grandchildren, Reagan and Landon Ginther, of Dallas, and Ross and Grace Wojcik, of Overland Park.Recitation of the rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, followed by Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., all at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, 230 E. Cloud, Salina. Celebration of life in St. Mary's Parish Hall will immediately follow the Mass; private graveside burial for his daughters and their families in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina.He fought a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer and was lovingly cared for by family and friends. He will always be in our hearts and minds. His family is grateful for the deep compassion and excellent care provided by Dr. Yazan Aboudeh, Dr. Jessica Brown, Dr. Jeffrey Geitz and Dr. Ryan Payne, of Salina, and Dr. Joe Cates and team, of Kansas City, and Hospice of Salina.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center or Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, KS 67401.

Kenneth Lawrence Brummer

Gerald Lee Newell, 77, Minneapolis, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Salina.&nbsp; He was born July 26, 1942 to LaVaughn and Catherine (Hammel) Newell.&nbsp;

Gerald and Barbara Murphy were united in marriage in February 1966.&nbsp; Gerald drove for Graves Truck Lines for 25 years; hauling meat to the west coast and later had his own fleet of trucks. He was a dispatcher in Wichita for Quick Transfer and then he moved to Minneapolis to farm the family farm.&nbsp; Gerald enjoyed hunting with coon dogs, fishing, and watching his grandchildren participate in school and athletic events.&nbsp; He was a farmer at heart and enjoyed morning coffee with his Minneapolis and Bennington friends.

Survivors are his wife, Barbara of the home; daughter, Kelley Nordberg of Wamego; son, Bryan Newell (Wymetta) of Wamego; grandchildren, Sean Nordberg, Lauren Newell, Caiden Newell, and Garrett Newell; sister, Dixie Senters (Garry); brother, Leroy Newell (Roberta); and nieces and nephews.

It was Gerald’s wishes to be cremated and no services be held.&nbsp; Private burial will be in Bennington Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 18 at the Bennington Senior Center.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Church of Bennington or the Minneapolis Public Library and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Gerald Lee Newell, 77, Minneapolis, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Salina.&nbsp; He was born July 26, 1942 to LaVaughn and Catherine (Hammel) Newell.&nbsp;Gerald and Barbara Murphy were united in marriage in February 1966.&nbsp; Gerald drove for Graves Truck Lines for 25 years; hauling meat to the west coast and later had his own fleet of trucks. He was a dispatcher in Wichita for Quick Transfer and then he moved to Minneapolis to farm the family farm.&nbsp; Gerald enjoyed hunting with coon dogs, fishing, and watching his grandchildren participate in school and athletic events.&nbsp; He was a farmer at heart and enjoyed morning coffee with his Minneapolis and Bennington friends.Survivors are his wife, Barbara of the home; daughter, Kelley Nordberg of Wamego; son, Bryan Newell (Wymetta) of Wamego; grandchildren, Sean Nordberg, Lauren Newell, Caiden Newell, and Garrett Newell; sister, Dixie Senters (Garry); brother, Leroy Newell (Roberta); and nieces and nephews.It was Gerald’s wishes to be cremated and no services be held.&nbsp; Private burial will be in Bennington Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 18 at the Bennington Senior Center.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Church of Bennington or the Minneapolis Public Library and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Gerald Lee Newell

Cremation was chosen, there will be no viewing or visitation.

The family has requested casual attire for the Memorial Service.&nbsp;

Guy Laverne Chizek, son of Dale and Ruby (Jarrett) Chizek was born April 15, 1952 in Concordia, Kansas. He grew up with his three sisters, Glory, Dala and Renna on the farm near Agenda. Guy attended Agenda grade school, graduated from Cuba High school in 1970 and received his Associates Degree from Cloud County Community College. From that time on he pursued his passion of farming and raising cattle. On May 10, 1975 he was married to Karla Cory in Concordia, Kansas and together they raised two sons Alan and Carl.

Fifty years ago, Guy together with Terry, Don, and Ed began a country western band and called themselves “The Salt Creek Playboys”. They played all over the mid-west and especially in their hometown communities. He loved to play and sing whenever and wherever he could.

Guy loved his family unmeasurably and was proud of his Bohemian heritage. He enjoyed being in town and visiting with everyone. He considered his neighbors his extended family. He was a member of the Cuba Presbyterian Church and supported Karla as she played for Sunday services, funerals and other functions.

As his health began to fail and he could no longer take care of his beloved cows, Sadie and Button became his sidekicks and together they would find various ways to tinker around and past the time.&nbsp; On Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 67 seven years, Guy’s heart took it’s last beat and he left this earthly life suddenly at his home with Karla by his side. He was preceded in death by his son Alan; his father Dale and sister Glory Chizek.

Guy will be forever remembered by his wife Karla of their home; son Carl Chizek (Melanie, Kansas City; mother Ruby Chizek, sister Dala Chizek, Cuba, KS, and sister Renna Baldwin (Todd, Huntsville, Arkansas; other family members and many friends.

Memorial services will be held 11:00am Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Presbyterian Church in Cuba, Kansas with Pastor Phil Goombi officiating. A family inurnment service will be held later in the Agenda Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated later. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas assisted the Chizek family with these arrangements.

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 </figure>Cremation was chosen, there will be no viewing or visitation.The family has requested casual attire for the Memorial Service.&nbsp;Guy Laverne Chizek, son of Dale and Ruby (Jarrett) Chizek was born April 15, 1952 in Concordia, Kansas. He grew up with his three sisters, Glory, Dala and Renna on the farm near Agenda. Guy attended Agenda grade school, graduated from Cuba High school in 1970 and received his Associates Degree from Cloud County Community College. From that time on he pursued his passion of farming and raising cattle. On May 10, 1975 he was married to Karla Cory in Concordia, Kansas and together they raised two sons Alan and Carl.Fifty years ago, Guy together with Terry, Don, and Ed began a country western band and called themselves “The Salt Creek Playboys”. They played all over the mid-west and especially in their hometown communities. He loved to play and sing whenever and wherever he could.Guy loved his family unmeasurably and was proud of his Bohemian heritage. He enjoyed being in town and visiting with everyone. He considered his neighbors his extended family. He was a member of the Cuba Presbyterian Church and supported Karla as she played for Sunday services, funerals and other functions.As his health began to fail and he could no longer take care of his beloved cows, Sadie and Button became his sidekicks and together they would find various ways to tinker around and past the time.&nbsp; On Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 67 seven years, Guy’s heart took it’s last beat and he left this earthly life suddenly at his home with Karla by his side. He was preceded in death by his son Alan; his father Dale and sister Glory Chizek.Guy will be forever remembered by his wife Karla of their home; son Carl Chizek (Melanie, Kansas City; mother Ruby Chizek, sister Dala Chizek, Cuba, KS, and sister Renna Baldwin (Todd, Huntsville, Arkansas; other family members and many friends.Memorial services will be held 11:00am Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Presbyterian Church in Cuba, Kansas with Pastor Phil Goombi officiating. A family inurnment service will be held later in the Agenda Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated later. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas assisted the Chizek family with these arrangements.

Guy Laverne Chizek

Hillsboro – Ruby Suderman, 99, died December 13, 2019 at Parkside Home in Hillsboro.  She was born August 9, 1920 in Fairview, Oklahoma to J.C. and Minnie (Hein) Grunau. 

 She married Leon Suderman October 2, 1942 in Fairview, Oklahoma. 

 Survivors include: sons, Gary (Lisa) Suderman of Rural Hillsboro, Jerry (Micki) Suderman of Rural Hillsboro, Merlin (Robby) Suderman of Wichita; daughter, Becky (Dale) Nuss of Hillsboro; sister, Wilma Ewert of Fresno, CA; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. 

 Celebration of Life Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Ebenfeld M.B. Church rural Hillsboro with Pastor Gaylord Goertzen officiating. 

 Interment 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Ebenfeld Cemetery rural Hillsboro. 

 Family will receive guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. 

 Memorials to the Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.  Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Hillsboro – Ruby Suderman, 99, died December 13, 2019 at Parkside Home in Hillsboro. She was born August 9, 1920 in Fairview, Oklahoma to J.C. and Minnie (Hein) Grunau. She married Leon Suderman October 2, 1942 in Fairview, Oklahoma. Survivors include: sons, Gary (Lisa) Suderman of Rural Hillsboro, Jerry (Micki) Suderman of Rural Hillsboro, Merlin (Robby) Suderman of Wichita; daughter, Becky (Dale) Nuss of Hillsboro; sister, Wilma Ewert of Fresno, CA; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Celebration of Life Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Ebenfeld M.B. Church rural Hillsboro with Pastor Gaylord Goertzen officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Ebenfeld Cemetery rural Hillsboro. Family will receive guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorials to the Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Ruby Suderman



Bonita Helene "Bonnie" Thompson, 86, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Friday, December 13th, peacefully, at Brookdale McPherson.

Bonita was born on her grandparents farm, rural Delavan, Kansas on June 7, 1933, a daughter of Wanda Ione (Zirkle) Briix-Jilka and Robert "Bob" Clyde Briix.

Bonnie attended Delavan grade school, Junior High and High School, Delavan, Kansas and Herington High School, Herington, Kansas. For many years Bonnie desired to get her high school diploma, so she went back to school to receive her high school diploma from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas.

Bonnie Briix was united in marriage to Franklin Lavonne "Tommie" Thompson on January 10, 1950 at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of four children, three daughters and a son, Christine, Roxanne, Toni and Mike.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson, and a former member of the First United Methodist Church, Herington, Kansas.

Bonnie was a homemaker and took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. Through the years Bonnie owned and operated Thompson's Liquor Store and retired from Farmers Alliance Insurance Company as an underwriter in the farm department in 2000.

Through the years Bonnie was a member of several insurance associations. Bonnie enjoyed gardening, playing cards, watching sports, especially the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family. She was a amazing seamstress, having made clothes for her family and many groups including choir and dance costumes.

She is survived by her children, Christine Maxey, of Madison, Mississippi, Roxanne Schmidt and husband Tim, of McPherson, Toni Ortiz and husband Ron, of Parkville, Missouri, and Mike Thompson and wife Kim, of McPherson; her brother-in-law, James Lowther, of Emporia, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, Paxton Mogenson and wife Jennifer, Shawn Mogenson, Jeremy Littrell and wife Jenny, Jarod Littrell and wife Tracy, Jordan Ortiz, Austen Ortiz, Olivia Knapp and husband Rob, Mallory Roberts and husband Aaron, Shea Thompson and wife Jordan; 10-Great-Grandchildren, Alex, Grayden, Kaden, Kaylee, Keaton, Weston, Wyatt, Brody, Ava, and Lucas.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Wanda Ione Jilka and Robert "Bob" Briix; her sisters, Carolyn Lee and Virgina Lowther.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 17 , 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to service time at the Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, with Reverend Jon Black officiating.

Burial will be at the Crestwood Memorial Park Cemetery McPherson, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Down Syndrome Society, Women and Children Combating Cancer, Giving Hope Fund, or McPherson Brookdale; and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St.; McPherson, Kansas 67460.



Bonita Helene "Bonnie" Thompson, 86, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Friday, December 13th, peacefully, at Brookdale McPherson.Bonita was born on her grandparents farm, rural Delavan, Kansas on June 7, 1933, a daughter of Wanda Ione (Zirkle) Briix-Jilka and Robert "Bob" Clyde Briix.Bonnie attended Delavan grade school, Junior High and High School, Delavan, Kansas and Herington High School, Herington, Kansas. For many years Bonnie desired to get her high school diploma, so she went back to school to receive her high school diploma from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas.Bonnie Briix was united in marriage to Franklin Lavonne "Tommie" Thompson on January 10, 1950 at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of four children, three daughters and a son, Christine, Roxanne, Toni and Mike.She was a member of First United Methodist Church McPherson, and a former member of the First United Methodist Church, Herington, Kansas.Bonnie was a homemaker and took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. Through the years Bonnie owned and operated Thompson's Liquor Store and retired from Farmers Alliance Insurance Company as an underwriter in the farm department in 2000.Through the years Bonnie was a member of several insurance associations. Bonnie enjoyed gardening, playing cards, watching sports, especially the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family. She was a amazing seamstress, having made clothes for her family and many groups including choir and dance costumes.She is survived by her children, Christine Maxey, of Madison, Mississippi, Roxanne Schmidt and husband Tim, of McPherson, Toni Ortiz and husband Ron, of Parkville, Missouri, and Mike Thompson and wife Kim, of McPherson; her brother-in-law, James Lowther, of Emporia, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, Paxton Mogenson and wife Jennifer, Shawn Mogenson, Jeremy Littrell and wife Jenny, Jarod Littrell and wife Tracy, Jordan Ortiz, Austen Ortiz, Olivia Knapp and husband Rob, Mallory Roberts and husband Aaron, Shea Thompson and wife Jordan; 10-Great-Grandchildren, Alex, Grayden, Kaden, Kaylee, Keaton, Weston, Wyatt, Brody, Ava, and Lucas.Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Wanda Ione Jilka and Robert "Bob" Briix; her sisters, Carolyn Lee and Virgina Lowther.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 17 , 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to service time at the Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, with Reverend Jon Black officiating.Burial will be at the Crestwood Memorial Park Cemetery McPherson, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Down Syndrome Society, Women and Children Combating Cancer, Giving Hope Fund, or McPherson Brookdale; and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St.; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Bonita Helene "Bonnie" Thompson

Evelyn Kathryn Arensman, 92, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1927, the oldest daughter of Ralph and Mildred (Vodraska) Vopat.

Evelyn attended elementary school at Ash Creek School and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1945. She attended Fort Hays State University and received her teaching certificate. She returned to the Kanopolis area and taught school at the Nebraska one-room schoolhouse. During this time she met her future husband, Eugene. They married on August 6, 1947 in Ellsworth.

Eugene and Evelyn farmed together many years until moving into Kanopolis in 1979. Evelyn also worked at the Ellsworth Creamery, El-Kan, the Kanopolis Drive-In, Charlies Country Corner, the Other Place, Duckwalls, and the Ellsworth Historical Society. In her “free” time, she enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, craft work, and spending time with family.

Evelyn was a member of the Carneiro and Kanopolis First United Methodist Churches. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene in 1990; son, Donald; grandson, Scott Shute; great granddaughter, Cailin Arensman; sister, Mona Brubaker; and brothers, Ed and Billy Joe Vopat. She is survived by her children, Lloyd (Row) Arensman of Olathe, Wayne (Stacie) Arensman of Salina, Barb (John) Kudlacek of Valley View, TX, Sandra (Tom) Uecker of Kenton, OK, Richard (Sue) Arensman of Ellsworth, Teresa (Bernard) Shute of Kanopolis, and Carl (Toni Kerby) Arensman of Kanopolis; 21 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; and her sister, Carol Shannon of Hutchinson.

Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Parsons Funeral Home with burial following in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth County Historical Society, the Carneiro or Kanopolis Methodist Churches, or the Ellsworth VFW Veterans’ Christmas Wreath Program, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Evelyn Kathryn Arensman, 92, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1927, the oldest daughter of Ralph and Mildred (Vodraska) Vopat.Evelyn attended elementary school at Ash Creek School and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1945. She attended Fort Hays State University and received her teaching certificate. She returned to the Kanopolis area and taught school at the Nebraska one-room schoolhouse. During this time she met her future husband, Eugene. They married on August 6, 1947 in Ellsworth.Eugene and Evelyn farmed together many years until moving into Kanopolis in 1979. Evelyn also worked at the Ellsworth Creamery, El-Kan, the Kanopolis Drive-In, Charlies Country Corner, the Other Place, Duckwalls, and the Ellsworth Historical Society. In her “free” time, she enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, craft work, and spending time with family.Evelyn was a member of the Carneiro and Kanopolis First United Methodist Churches. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary.Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene in 1990; son, Donald; grandson, Scott Shute; great granddaughter, Cailin Arensman; sister, Mona Brubaker; and brothers, Ed and Billy Joe Vopat. She is survived by her children, Lloyd (Row) Arensman of Olathe, Wayne (Stacie) Arensman of Salina, Barb (John) Kudlacek of Valley View, TX, Sandra (Tom) Uecker of Kenton, OK, Richard (Sue) Arensman of Ellsworth, Teresa (Bernard) Shute of Kanopolis, and Carl (Toni Kerby) Arensman of Kanopolis; 21 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; and her sister, Carol Shannon of Hutchinson.Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m.Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Parsons Funeral Home with burial following in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth County Historical Society, the Carneiro or Kanopolis Methodist Churches, or the Ellsworth VFW Veterans’ Christmas Wreath Program, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Evelyn Kathryn Arensman

Larry Dale Thomas, 55, of Dwight, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Stormont Vail Hospital.&nbsp; He was born December 24, 1963, the son of Dale and Hazel (Thompson) Thomas.&nbsp; Larry graduated from Council Grove High School.&nbsp; Throughout his lifetime, Larry was a truck driver and farmhand, working for various companies over the years. He was member of the Alta Vista Masons Lodge #357 and the Sons of the American Legion.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed various outdoor activities.He was preceded in death by his father and sister Diana Thomas.Larry is survived by his mother Hazel Thomas, of Council Grove; brother Jim Thomas and wife Luretta, of Dwight; nephew Joshua Thomas, of Wichita; nieces Christina Thomas and Hannah Thomas, of Emporia, Rachel Thomas and Deborah Thomas, of Dwight; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.A visitation for family and friends will be held at Sawyer Funeral Home Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 5:30 – 7:00.&nbsp; Graveside service will be at 2:00, Thursday, December 19th, at Dwight Cemetery.

Norma Joyce Ablard Banasky passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Puyallup, Washington on Thursday, December 12, 2019.&nbsp; Norma recently celebrated her 90th birthday in Tacoma surrounded by family. Norma was a devoted mother of two children and wife to Louis Banasky for over 50 years.&nbsp; Her departure is a loss shared by family members and friends.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Hazel Ablard, husband Louis Banasky in 2003, sister Janice Pounds, and granddaughter Lauren in 2008.&nbsp; Norma is survived by her sister Carol Lohmann, son Stephen Banasky, and daughter Nora Cracraft.&nbsp; Grandchildren include Erin Webster, Jennifer Cracraft, and Sara Banasky, Christina West, and Mark Baker.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Grandchildren Hunter Webster, Meadow Webster, and James West.

Norma was born at the onset of the depression in the farming community surrounding Delphos, Kansas.&nbsp; After attending Delphos High School, Norma left the Midwest for Southern California staying with relatives while gaining employment.&nbsp; Norma met Louis while working at the same location and within a year they were married in 1949.&nbsp; Ever the greatest generation couple, Louis worked and finished school at USC, and bought a home on the GI Bill while Norma became mother to two small children.&nbsp; Later, Norma would guide two teenagers thru the sixties, always providing protection and encouragement when it was necessary to two very different personalities. After retirement, Norma and Louis maintained two homes; Delphos and Florida.&nbsp; Delphos became the studio for Norma’s new passion, Art. Over time, Norma became an accomplished oil painter.&nbsp; Her Kansas still scenes are on many family walls throughout the country.&nbsp; Norma also designed and created many quilts providing each grandchild a unique gift.

Norma was fascinated with travel specifically to ancient sites and cultures.&nbsp; She traveled with Louis to China, Europe, Egypt, and Latin America and absolutely was delighted every time she could grab a suitcase and head for the airport.&nbsp; Norma clearly had her favorite which was Egypt and her furnishings reflected her interest in home decoration.

Always fascinated with genealogy, Norma spent the last five years working on the Ablard-Hozapfel family tree and with the assistance of a researcher, traced the lineage to the 1650’s.&nbsp;

Norma will be remembered as a kind soul, terrific mother, and a trailblazer in pursuing a wonderful life for herself and her family.

Visitation will be&nbsp;from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 20&nbsp;at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Graveside services will be&nbsp;at 11:00 A.M., December 21&nbsp;at Hall Cemetery, rural Delphos.&nbsp; The family kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials be made to the Lauren Banasky Memorial Fund.&nbsp; For more information please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.laurenbanasky.com/foundation">www.laurenbanasky.com/foundation</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Norma Joyce Ablard Banasky passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Puyallup, Washington on Thursday, December 12, 2019.&nbsp; Norma recently celebrated her 90th birthday in Tacoma surrounded by family. Norma was a devoted mother of two children and wife to Louis Banasky for over 50 years.&nbsp; Her departure is a loss shared by family members and friends.Norma is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Hazel Ablard, husband Louis Banasky in 2003, sister Janice Pounds, and granddaughter Lauren in 2008.&nbsp; Norma is survived by her sister Carol Lohmann, son Stephen Banasky, and daughter Nora Cracraft.&nbsp; Grandchildren include Erin Webster, Jennifer Cracraft, and Sara Banasky, Christina West, and Mark Baker.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Grandchildren Hunter Webster, Meadow Webster, and James West.Norma was born at the onset of the depression in the farming community surrounding Delphos, Kansas.&nbsp; After attending Delphos High School, Norma left the Midwest for Southern California staying with relatives while gaining employment.&nbsp; Norma met Louis while working at the same location and within a year they were married in 1949.&nbsp; Ever the greatest generation couple, Louis worked and finished school at USC, and bought a home on the GI Bill while Norma became mother to two small children.&nbsp; Later, Norma would guide two teenagers thru the sixties, always providing protection and encouragement when it was necessary to two very different personalities. After retirement, Norma and Louis maintained two homes; Delphos and Florida.&nbsp; Delphos became the studio for Norma’s new passion, Art. Over time, Norma became an accomplished oil painter.&nbsp; Her Kansas still scenes are on many family walls throughout the country.&nbsp; Norma also designed and created many quilts providing each grandchild a unique gift.Norma was fascinated with travel specifically to ancient sites and cultures.&nbsp; She traveled with Louis to China, Europe, Egypt, and Latin America and absolutely was delighted every time she could grab a suitcase and head for the airport.&nbsp; Norma clearly had her favorite which was Egypt and her furnishings reflected her interest in home decoration.Always fascinated with genealogy, Norma spent the last five years working on the Ablard-Hozapfel family tree and with the assistance of a researcher, traced the lineage to the 1650’s.&nbsp;Norma will be remembered as a kind soul, terrific mother, and a trailblazer in pursuing a wonderful life for herself and her family.Visitation will be&nbsp;from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 20&nbsp;at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Graveside services will be&nbsp;at 11:00 A.M., December 21&nbsp;at Hall Cemetery, rural Delphos.&nbsp; The family kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials be made to the Lauren Banasky Memorial Fund.&nbsp; For more information please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.laurenbanasky.com/foundation">www.laurenbanasky.com/foundation</a>.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/">www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com</a>

Norma Joyce Ablard Banasky

Marion – Ralph D. Richmond, 86, died December 12, 2019 at St. Luke Living Center in Marion.  He was born March 21, 1933 to Clyde (Fritz) and Henrietta (Hank) Conyers Richmond Rural Marion. 

 He married Wanda Propp in Marion October 2, 1955. 

 Survivors include: wife, Wanda Richmond of Marion; sons, Rodney (Diane) Richmond of rural Marion, Randall (Ramona) Richmond of Salina; brother, Jim Richmond of Marion; sister, Evelyn Bredemeier of Marion; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 

 Predeceased by his daughter, Rhonda Schinnerer in 2017 and brother, Jack Richmond in 2004. 

 Celebration of Life Service 11:00 a.m. December 27, 2019 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion officiated by Pastor Darren Frazier. 

 Memorials to Marion County Lake Heated Dock or Eastmoor United Methodist Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063.  Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Marion – Ralph D. Richmond, 86, died December 12, 2019 at St. Luke Living Center in Marion. He was born March 21, 1933 to Clyde (Fritz) and Henrietta (Hank) Conyers Richmond Rural Marion. He married Wanda Propp in Marion October 2, 1955. Survivors include: wife, Wanda Richmond of Marion; sons, Rodney (Diane) Richmond of rural Marion, Randall (Ramona) Richmond of Salina; brother, Jim Richmond of Marion; sister, Evelyn Bredemeier of Marion; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his daughter, Rhonda Schinnerer in 2017 and brother, Jack Richmond in 2004. Celebration of Life Service 11:00 a.m. December 27, 2019 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion officiated by Pastor Darren Frazier. Memorials to Marion County Lake Heated Dock or Eastmoor United Methodist Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Ralph D. Richmond



Karl Reilly Berry, 16, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at his home in McPherson.

Reilly was born on September 8, 2003, in Salina, KS, the son of Justin Wayne and Michelle Anne (Bagby) Berry. He went to Roosevelt Elementary School, McPherson Middle School, and was currently a sophomore at McPherson High School.

Reilly was on the McPherson High School Debate and Forensics Team, played the viola in Strings, and attended several summer space camps. He had previously worked at Burger King where he was “Employee of the Year” and had worked for Sindy Rosproy at Mockingbird Vintage and Estates. He was currently learning to play the guitar and bass guitar and loved driving his car.

Survivors include: his father, Justin Berry of McPherson, KS; mother, Michelle Berry of McPherson, KS; brother, Evan Berry of McPherson, KS; sister, Alex Berry of McPherson, KS; grandparents, Karl Bagby of Owasso, OK, Larry Berry (Sue) of Chandler, OK, and Sheryl Krehbiel (Wes) of McPherson, KS; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Valeria “Anne” Bagby.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 18, at the First Christian Church with Tabetha Rosproy officiating. A private burial of cremains will be held at the Fredonia City Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson High School Debate &amp; Forensics in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Karl Reilly Berry, 16, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at his home in McPherson.Reilly was born on September 8, 2003, in Salina, KS, the son of Justin Wayne and Michelle Anne (Bagby) Berry. He went to Roosevelt Elementary School, McPherson Middle School, and was currently a sophomore at McPherson High School.Reilly was on the McPherson High School Debate and Forensics Team, played the viola in Strings, and attended several summer space camps. He had previously worked at Burger King where he was “Employee of the Year” and had worked for Sindy Rosproy at Mockingbird Vintage and Estates. He was currently learning to play the guitar and bass guitar and loved driving his car.Survivors include: his father, Justin Berry of McPherson, KS; mother, Michelle Berry of McPherson, KS; brother, Evan Berry of McPherson, KS; sister, Alex Berry of McPherson, KS; grandparents, Karl Bagby of Owasso, OK, Larry Berry (Sue) of Chandler, OK, and Sheryl Krehbiel (Wes) of McPherson, KS; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Valeria “Anne” Bagby.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 18, at the First Christian Church with Tabetha Rosproy officiating. A private burial of cremains will be held at the Fredonia City Cemetery at a later date.Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson High School Debate &amp; Forensics in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Karl Reilly Berry



Evelyn “Evie” Louise Nelson, 91, of Manhattan, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019, with her family by her side at Stolzer House, Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan, KS. Evelyn loved education and music and began teaching music while living in Phillipsburg, KS at three rural schools; Speed, Stuggart, and Glade. When they moved to Winfield, she began teaching in a Special Education classroom and decided to pursue her Masters in that area. She was a Kindergarten teacher while living in Hutchinson. Evelyn was a special education teacher for McPherson USD 418, professor for ACCK, and Reality Therapy Certified facilitator and trainer. She directed bell choirs at every church they attended and also taught piano and organ. During her lifetime, Evie touched the hearts of so many young lives.

She was born on August 21, 1928, in Solomon, KS, the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Grant) Eisenhauer. She attended Solomon grade school and graduated from Solomon High School in 1946. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS in 1950 and Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.

Evelyn was united in marriage to Rev. Dr. Harold E. Nelson on July 25, 1948, at the University United Methodist Church in Salina, KS.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, McPherson, where her husband was pastor for many years. She was also a member of McPherson Teachers Association, Kansas National Education Association, Institute for Reality Therapy, Alpha Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Kappa, Kansas Association for Children with Behavior Disorders, American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Choristers Guild, Wichita Area Piano Teachers League, and Kansas Music Educators Association. Evelyn was a board member for the McPherson Arts Council and both she and Harold were board members and volunteers for the McPherson Opera House. Her hobbies included art, music, attending her grandchildren’s’ activities, playing ROOK, fishing and collecting Madonnas and bells. She loved to entertain and particularly enjoyed co-hosting (along with Harold) her annual birthday party on the deck at their Colorado cabin, inviting people for watermelon, popcorn, and fellowship.

Evie’s faith and family were extremely important to her. When the children were still at home, they recall their mom having a candlelight dinner every Wednesday evening with the full china place setting before church activities. Some of Evie’s greatest joys were the times spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and even in her later years, her face would light up in the presence of a child.

Survivors include: her loving husband of 71 years, Harold Nelson of Manhattan, KS; three children, Sonia Nelson (Jeff Mackey) of Edmonds, WA, Douglas Nelson (Janice) of Bonner Springs, KS, and Anita Wiley (Jack) of Manhattan, KS; five grandchildren, Neil Bergquist (Anna, Kyle Bergquist (Allie, Amber Atchison (Chance, Tyler Klug, and Jillian Nelson; five step-grandchildren, Greg Klug (Sheri, Denet Smith, Kevin Mackey (Lisa, Christy Green (Shane, and Brian Mackey; five great-grandchildren, Karson Stroda, Easton Atchison, Jack Bergquist, Theo Bergquist, and Harrison Atchison; 11 step-great-grandchildren, Erin Mackey, Kirsten Mackey, Lindsey Mackey, Nickolas Mackey, Alyssa Green, Cameron Green, Kaitlyn Green, Joshua Mackey, Jorden Klug, Natasha Klug, and Gage Smith; one step-great-great-granddaughter, Alyssa Klug.

Evelyn and Harold also have two former International students that lived with them for a year, Susi Konigseder from Austria and Gill Gillian from Wales.

She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings, Irvin Eisenhauer, Melvin Eisenhauer, Alda Conner, Frank Eisenhauer, Marvin Eisenhauer, Mabel Hill, Irene Farley, and Ray Eiseinhauer.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 19, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, McPherson. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 20, at the church with Rev. Emily Spearman Cannon officiating with burial following at McPherson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Harold &amp; Evelyn Eisenhauer Nelson Scholarship Fund at Kansas Wesleyan University or McPherson Opera House Endowment Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Evelyn “Evie” Louise Nelson, 91, of Manhattan, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019, with her family by her side at Stolzer House, Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan, KS. Evelyn loved education and music and began teaching music while living in Phillipsburg, KS at three rural schools; Speed, Stuggart, and Glade. When they moved to Winfield, she began teaching in a Special Education classroom and decided to pursue her Masters in that area. She was a Kindergarten teacher while living in Hutchinson. Evelyn was a special education teacher for McPherson USD 418, professor for ACCK, and Reality Therapy Certified facilitator and trainer. She directed bell choirs at every church they attended and also taught piano and organ. During her lifetime, Evie touched the hearts of so many young lives.She was born on August 21, 1928, in Solomon, KS, the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Grant) Eisenhauer. She attended Solomon grade school and graduated from Solomon High School in 1946. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, KS in 1950 and Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.Evelyn was united in marriage to Rev. Dr. Harold E. Nelson on July 25, 1948, at the University United Methodist Church in Salina, KS.She was a member of First United Methodist Church, McPherson, where her husband was pastor for many years. She was also a member of McPherson Teachers Association, Kansas National Education Association, Institute for Reality Therapy, Alpha Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Kappa, Kansas Association for Children with Behavior Disorders, American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Choristers Guild, Wichita Area Piano Teachers League, and Kansas Music Educators Association. Evelyn was a board member for the McPherson Arts Council and both she and Harold were board members and volunteers for the McPherson Opera House. Her hobbies included art, music, attending her grandchildren’s’ activities, playing ROOK, fishing and collecting Madonnas and bells. She loved to entertain and particularly enjoyed co-hosting (along with Harold) her annual birthday party on the deck at their Colorado cabin, inviting people for watermelon, popcorn, and fellowship.Evie’s faith and family were extremely important to her. When the children were still at home, they recall their mom having a candlelight dinner every Wednesday evening with the full china place setting before church activities. Some of Evie’s greatest joys were the times spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and even in her later years, her face would light up in the presence of a child.Survivors include: her loving husband of 71 years, Harold Nelson of Manhattan, KS; three children, Sonia Nelson (Jeff Mackey) of Edmonds, WA, Douglas Nelson (Janice) of Bonner Springs, KS, and Anita Wiley (Jack) of Manhattan, KS; five grandchildren, Neil Bergquist (Anna, Kyle Bergquist (Allie, Amber Atchison (Chance, Tyler Klug, and Jillian Nelson; five step-grandchildren, Greg Klug (Sheri, Denet Smith, Kevin Mackey (Lisa, Christy Green (Shane, and Brian Mackey; five great-grandchildren, Karson Stroda, Easton Atchison, Jack Bergquist, Theo Bergquist, and Harrison Atchison; 11 step-great-grandchildren, Erin Mackey, Kirsten Mackey, Lindsey Mackey, Nickolas Mackey, Alyssa Green, Cameron Green, Kaitlyn Green, Joshua Mackey, Jorden Klug, Natasha Klug, and Gage Smith; one step-great-great-granddaughter, Alyssa Klug.Evelyn and Harold also have two former International students that lived with them for a year, Susi Konigseder from Austria and Gill Gillian from Wales.She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings, Irvin Eisenhauer, Melvin Eisenhauer, Alda Conner, Frank Eisenhauer, Marvin Eisenhauer, Mabel Hill, Irene Farley, and Ray Eiseinhauer.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 19, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, McPherson. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 20, at the church with Rev. Emily Spearman Cannon officiating with burial following at McPherson Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Harold &amp; Evelyn Eisenhauer Nelson Scholarship Fund at Kansas Wesleyan University or McPherson Opera House Endowment Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Evelyn “Evie” Louise Nelson

Joan Catherine (Roether) Phillips, 87, died Tuesday, December 10, at Mosaic Life Care Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri.

She was born April 17, 1932, in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Roether and Maude (Tellis) Roether. On July 10, 1952, she married Charles Phillips, in Wilsey, Kansas. Joan raised four daughters and worked as a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four sisters: Betty, Jeanette, Beverly, and Barbara; and two brothers: Charles (Bug) and Edward (Chuck).

Joan is survived by her four daughters: Sue Ann Morton and husband, Jones, Dumas, TX, Jeanine K. Allen, St. Joseph, MO, Cathy Jo Welch and husband, Bernie, St. Petersburg, FL, and Diana L. Summers, Weston, MO.&nbsp; Also surviving are her seven grandchildren: Joanna (Morton) Schmidt, Charles Robert Morton and wife, Maria, Jamie (Allen) Tucker and husband Chris, Danie (Allen) McNeely and husband Troy, Emily Summers, Abby Summers and John “Jack” Summers; seven great grandchildren: Catie Morton, Luke Morton, Darko Tucker, Charlie Tucker, Aspen McNeely, Emery McNeely and Olivia McNeely; and numerous nieces and nephews

A memorial service will be held at the Sawyer Funeral Home, Council Grove, Kansas, Sunday, December 15th, at 1:00 p.m.&nbsp; A private family graveside service will follow at the Wilsey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org).

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 </figure>Joan Catherine (Roether) Phillips, 87, died Tuesday, December 10, at Mosaic Life Care Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri.She was born April 17, 1932, in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Roether and Maude (Tellis) Roether. On July 10, 1952, she married Charles Phillips, in Wilsey, Kansas. Joan raised four daughters and worked as a homemaker.She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four sisters: Betty, Jeanette, Beverly, and Barbara; and two brothers: Charles (Bug) and Edward (Chuck).Joan is survived by her four daughters: Sue Ann Morton and husband, Jones, Dumas, TX, Jeanine K. Allen, St. Joseph, MO, Cathy Jo Welch and husband, Bernie, St. Petersburg, FL, and Diana L. Summers, Weston, MO.&nbsp; Also surviving are her seven grandchildren: Joanna (Morton) Schmidt, Charles Robert Morton and wife, Maria, Jamie (Allen) Tucker and husband Chris, Danie (Allen) McNeely and husband Troy, Emily Summers, Abby Summers and John “Jack” Summers; seven great grandchildren: Catie Morton, Luke Morton, Darko Tucker, Charlie Tucker, Aspen McNeely, Emery McNeely and Olivia McNeely; and numerous nieces and nephewsA memorial service will be held at the Sawyer Funeral Home, Council Grove, Kansas, Sunday, December 15th, at 1:00 p.m.&nbsp; A private family graveside service will follow at the Wilsey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org).

Joan Catherine (Roether) Phillips

Patrick H. Sauble, age 98 died December 7, 2019, at the Presbyterian Manor in Newton, KS.  He was born August 15, 1921, in Newton to John C. Sauble and Hildred Jeffers.  He had one sister Rebecca Taylor and a step-mother Frankie Mead. 

 Pat was a lifetime Chase County rancher and farmer. 

 He is survived by his children David (Barbara Walker) Sauble, Ann (Galen) Carpenter and Susan (Dennis) Hague; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, brother in law Joe Loriaux and long-time friend Dutch Schultz. 

 Pat graduated from Newton High School in the class of 1939 and attended Kansas State University before entering the United States Army Air Corps in 1942. 

 He met and married Mary Palmer and they were together for 65 years. 

 Pat was very civic-minded.  He served on the Cedar Point School Board, first president of the Kansas Watershed Association, a member of the Neosho Basin Advisory Committee, a member of the Chase County Conservation District from 1955 to 2012, a 70-year member of the Kansas Livestock Association, 75 years as a Mason and Shriner, member of the John McKay Post 308 American Legion, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at Kansas State and instrumental in getting the Old Mill in Cedar Point on the National Historic Registry.  Patrick was proud of his pioneering ancestry in Chase County and continued to run the Sauble Ranch until his death.  The land was homesteaded by his grandfather in 1856. 

 He will be remembered for his zest for life and the multitude of (mostly true) stories that he has passed on to family and friends.  

His family will gather with friends on Saturday, December 28, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.  His funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Camp Wood YMCA Camp in Elmdale.  Pat will be laid to rest in Griffith Cemetery with military honors.  Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Florence American Legion.  Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Pat at www.ymzfh.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Patrick H. Sauble, age 98 died December 7, 2019, at the Presbyterian Manor in Newton, KS. He was born August 15, 1921, in Newton to John C. Sauble and Hildred Jeffers. He had one sister Rebecca Taylor and a step-mother Frankie Mead. Pat was a lifetime Chase County rancher and farmer. He is survived by his children David (Barbara Walker) Sauble, Ann (Galen) Carpenter and Susan (Dennis) Hague; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, brother in law Joe Loriaux and long-time friend Dutch Schultz. Pat graduated from Newton High School in the class of 1939 and attended Kansas State University before entering the United States Army Air Corps in 1942. He met and married Mary Palmer and they were together for 65 years. Pat was very civic-minded. He served on the Cedar Point School Board, first president of the Kansas Watershed Association, a member of the Neosho Basin Advisory Committee, a member of the Chase County Conservation District from 1955 to 2012, a 70-year member of the Kansas Livestock Association, 75 years as a Mason and Shriner, member of the John McKay Post 308 American Legion, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at Kansas State and instrumental in getting the Old Mill in Cedar Point on the National Historic Registry. Patrick was proud of his pioneering ancestry in Chase County and continued to run the Sauble Ranch until his death. The land was homesteaded by his grandfather in 1856. He will be remembered for his zest for life and the multitude of (mostly true) stories that he has passed on to family and friends. His family will gather with friends on Saturday, December 28, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion. His funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Camp Wood YMCA Camp in Elmdale. Pat will be laid to rest in Griffith Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Florence American Legion. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Pat at www.ymzfh.com.&nbsp;

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