<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574725343472.jpeg"> Donna M. Stark, the daughter of William E. Heym and Julana (Millward) Heym, was born, June 26, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away on November 21, 2019 at Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS at the age of 93 years, 4 months, and 26 days.Donna attended schools in Ohio and Michigan, later graduating from high school in Port Huron, Michigan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1945 until 1949, she worked in Washington, DC as a Naval Ship Biographer, writing the histories of naval ships.From 1966 until 1970, she owned and operated a ceramic shop:&nbsp;Donna’s Pot Shop, Seattle, Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1952 until 1990 she worked for the Veteran’s Administration in Seattle as an office supervisor.&nbsp;&nbsp;She retired in 1990, and then wrote short stories for the Looking Ahead Paper, in Sequim, Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On April 1, 1963, she was united in marriage to William Lon Stark.&nbsp;In recent years, the couple made their home in Belleville KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on February 1, 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Donna was a member of the American Legion, Concordia, KS; the VFW in Sequim, Washington, and a member of the Writing Club in Sequim.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Donna also was an avid bowler and bowled for 40 years.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Lon Stark in 2015; son, Richard Saltmarsh;&nbsp;daughter, Janice Sheridan; two brothers, Wally Heym and Dale Heym.Donna is survived her daughter, Gail (Larry) Baxa of Belleville, KS; step-daughter, Janice (Stark) McCall of Everett, Washington; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren; other relatives, and friends.Cremation was selected and a memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will greet friends from 6 PM until 8 PM with Kathleen Marsicek conducting a short memorial service and sharing of memories at 7 PM.Donna’s cremains will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean Strait of Juan de Fuca near the US Coast Guard Station, Port Angeles, Washington by the US Coast Guard at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Republic County Hospital.Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of arrangements.

Donna M. Stark

LeRoy James Funk died Nov. 24, 2019, at Bethesda Home in Goessel, Kan. He was born Aug. 13, 1928, in Kansas City, Mo., and adopted by Ferdinand and Agnes Funk when he was 3 months old. His early years were spent in Newton. The family moved to a farm south of Goessel when he was 5 years old.&nbsp; LeRoy was baptized at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church on May 28, 1944. He married Alice Goerzen on March 16, 1948, at Tabor Mennonite Church, where he became a lifelong member. They had six children: Sharon, Barbara, Denise, Darwin, Gayle and Wendy. LeRoy farmed and worked at the Newton flour mill. He then worked at the Goessel Crossroads Co-op delivering gasoline to area farmers. He eventually discontinued farming and in 1973 began working at Goessel High School as the head of maintenance. After he retired in 1993, he and Alice enjoyed many trips to Branson, Mo. As LeRoy’s family grew, he cherished each son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchild and great-grandchild. From hunting and fishing with the boys, fixing or repairing things, attending school music and sports events and babysitting for grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he showed his love for his family in many ways. If anything at their homes needed to be fixed, it had to be taken care of right away.&nbsp; In 2013 LeRoy and Alice moved into a Bethesda Home duplex in Goessel. He lived there until August 2017, when he moved to Bethesda Home after suffering an infection in both knees that took away his mobility and left him in chronic pain. LeRoy and Alice celebrated their 70th&nbsp;wedding anniversary in 2018. After Alice’s death in July 2019 from a stroke, LeRoy started declining. He set a good example to his family of a Christian husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He always had a positive attitude, caring spirit, and generous heart. LeRoy is survived by his six children, Sharon (Duane) Adrian of Goessel, Barbara (Keith) Banman of rural Canton, Denise (Elton) Nickel of Goessel, Darwin (Kimberly) Funk of rural Canton, Gayle Funk (Brian Voth) of rural Newton and Wendy (Paul) Schrag of Newton; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; sister Darlene McVey; step-siblings Ralph (Lois) Janzen, Gerald (Judy) Janzen and Mary (Augustin) Rodriguez; sister-in-law Thelma Goerzen; and many nieces and nephews who were very dear to him. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ferdinand and Agnes Funk; stepfather George Janzen; and wife Alice Funk. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Tabor Mennonite Church. A Celebration of Life service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Tabor. Cards, memorials and floral arrangements should be sent to Tabor Mennonite Church. Memorials are for Tabor Mennonite Church and Bethesda Home.&nbsp;Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

LeRoy James Funk

Woodard Monroe Hughbanks, 90, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital. Monroe was born December 20, 1928, to James Frank Hughbanks and Vivian Esther (Hunt) Hughbanks in a farm home west of Anthony. His early education was in country schools through 8th grade, then on to Attica High School, graduating in 1947. Monroe attended K-State for one semester and then transferred to Asbury College (a new university) in Kentucky to prepare for Christian ministry and teaching. He graduated in 1952. In 1948, he married Corinne Neubauer and took her back to Asbury with him where she graduated in 1953. Monroe pastored a three-point charge for the Methodist and taught country school while Corinne finished her degree. Together, they served in mission work for eight years in McAllen, Texas and Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. In 1961, they returned to the USA and began teaching in the Buhler school district, Monroe in east Hutchinson and Corinne in Buhler. Then in 1964, he was offered a teaching position at McPherson College. By then, he had completed his Master’s at Emporia. This turned out to be a 29 year position. Sabbatical leaves at the college helped both of them finish their doctorates, he in 1971 and she in 1980. During this time, they sponsored two Guatemalan boys (brothers) to Asbury College; Otto Solorzano in 1978 and Aroldo Solorzano in 1980. They became a part of the family and both graduated and earned scholarships to complete their Master’s degrees. Other sabbaticals found them teaching at the Universidad Evangelica Boliviana in 1987. This allowed them to visit Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Summers allowed them to be very active in mission work with Teen Missions International on work teams. Monroe was head leader for teams going to Finland, Bolivia, and Poland. Interterms at McPherson College also gave them opportunities to travel with student groups, specifically to Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and New Mexico. One interterm at McPherson College, he worked with Habitat for Humanity building cement block homes in Guatemalan highlands for the Mam Indians. While teaching at McPherson College, Monroe also pastored the Monitor Church of the Brethren. For 22 years, he served as an “interim pastor” and loved those parishioners very much. He felt he was greatly blessed by those farm families and learned much from them. Upon retiring from McPherson College in 1993, Monroe served as bookkeeper for the Brethren Colleges Abroad program in Barcelona, Spain while Corinne was assistant director. This year-long experience gave them many opportunities to visit multiple countries in Europe. All together, they have visited 34 different countries in the Western Hemisphere and Europe, plus Israel. Upon returning from Spain, Prudent Tours hired them as tour directors, basically in the USA and Canada. This experience gave them the opportunity to visit many provinces and states and to meet wonderful people. Monroe considered this work with Prudent a ministry. He led devotions every morning on the tour bus for the very mixed-denominational group. He led tours for eleven plus years. Finally, health concerns caused him to retire. In 1998, the Hughbanks moved to the Cedars Village where they lived for 16 years before moving to assisted living and eventually to the health care unit last year. Monroe has blessed many lives through his work and his ministry. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Corinne; two children, Stephen B. Hughbanks (Nancy) of Wichita, KS and Melody Ann Athey (Bill) of Park City, KS; his siblings, Galen (Bonnie, James (Donna, Harold (Gerry, Tipton (Anita, Karen Smith (Dave, Sandra Kurt (Bob, and Teresa Whitney (Jerry); six grandchildren, Staci Dean (Billy, Stephanie Warner (Mike, Bryce Hughbanks (Ashleigh, Ben French (Jenny, Jonathan French (Amanda, and Tyler French (Kelly); 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Vincent M. Hughbanks, and three siblings, Beverly Hurley, Roger Hughbanks, and Fineas Hughbanks. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 29, 2019, at McPherson Free Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Griffith and Rev. David Kessler officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, at Forest Park Cemetery in Anthony, KS. Memorial donations may be given to World Gospel Mission, Heifer International, or McPherson Free Methodist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Woodard Monroe Hughbanks

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574724381090.jpeg"> Donald D. Simkins, JR, 58 of Abilene passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Abilene, Kansas October 15, 1961 the son of Donald SR and Myrtle (Cameron) Simkins. Donald grew up in the Abilene area and attended the local schools. Don is survived by his sister, Mary Hanback of Dallas,TX , three brothers, Robert (Rhonda) Meeks, James (Pam) Meeks all of Abilene,KS and Jay Simkins of Colorado. Four nieces, Sarah (Robert) Waters, Susan Hanback, Amber Reiff and Jamie Meeks and three nephews, Jeremy Meeks, Jake Area, and Shane Meeks all of Abilene,Ks. Two adopted sons, Mason Flynn and Matt Nestler both of Abilene,KS. And many great nieces and nephews. ﻿He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenny and David Cameron. The family has chosen cremation. A Celebration of life Service for Don will be 1PM Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the First Christian Church of Abilene with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to the Donald Simkins Memorial Fund. Memorials may be mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410 or dropped off at the church day of the service. Online condolences may sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net

Donald D Simkins

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574724096714.jpeg"> Eileen (Loy) Nelson, 94, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. She was born April 23, 1925, in Beverly, to Leonard and Vera (Painter) Loy. Eileen was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She is survived by: her daughter, Pam Strahan and husband, Larry; brother, Royce Loy and wife, Reta; grandchildren, Ward Strahan and wife, Katherine, Megan Strahan, Sarah Hartnett and husband, Eric, Lindsay Brown and husband, Benjamin, and Michael Hartnett; great-grandchildren, Adelaide Brown, Lily Brown, Maclin Strahan, Eleanor Brown, Cameron Strahan, and Naomi Brown; son-in-law, Robert Hartnett; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Darrel; daughter, Jody Hartnett; son, Bruce Nelson; brothers, Stephen "Harvey" Loy and Virgil Loy; and grandson, James Hartnett. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Salina, with visitation the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Franklin Cemetery, Tescott. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Eileen (Loy) Nelson

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574723874558.jpeg"> Charles Wayne (Charlie) Luck, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 24th, 2019. Charles was born in Solomon, Kansas on December 14, 1936, a son of the late Ethel (Rouse) McCain and Charles James Luck. He served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Judy (McClure) Luck; daughter, Lynn Blount and son, Kris Luck, both of Salina; and sister, Barbara Hale of Dwight, Kansas. He is also survived by grandchildren, Travis, Daniel, and Allegra; and 6 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Preston Luck; sisters Madge Kramer, Evelyn O'Shea, and Viola McIntosh. Cremation has been chosen. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 27th, at First Church of the Nazarene, Salina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, 67401.

Charles "Charlie" Wayne Luck

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574723714072.jpeg"> Lois Maxine Fahring, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Lois was born in rural Kansas on June 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Edna Marie (Crowther) and Robert Wendell Morrison. She married Philo Fahring on June 11, 1946. Lois and Philo traveled many years and loved their campers. There were also many weekends of boating and camping at Lake Kanopolis and Lake Wilson. Together they enjoyed working in their flower and vegetable gardens. Lois worked at NBA and worked her way up to Senior Vice President as Head of Operations. She retired in 1980. Survivors include her daughter, Donna J. Young (Royce, of Salina, Kansas; grandsons, Jeffrey R. Belton (Beth) of Overland Park, Kansas and Todd Fahring (Maci) of Cumming, Georgia; granddaughter, Ivy L. Hutson (Chris) of Overland Park, Kansas; daughter in law, Dianne Fahring of Johns Creek, Georgia; and sister in law, Lonelva Morrison. She is also survived by great grandchildren, Carter Belton, Will Belton, Thea Melvin, Allyn Fahring, Hollis Fahring, Reid Fahring, Weslee Fahring, Kennedy Hutson, and Duncan Hutson She is preceded in death by her husband, Philo; son, Alan; and one sister and two brothers. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 3rd at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio Street, Salina, Kansas. Inurnment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina. Memorials may be made to Alan L. Fahring Endowed Scholarship Fund at Kansas Wesleyan University, sent in care of the funeral home.

Lois Maxine Fahring

Norman Wendte, 96 died November 23, 2019 at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn, KS. He was born on May 17, 1923 in Clay Center, the son of Fred and Anna (Keller) Wendte. Norman was raised in the Palmer community. He married Norma Dankenbring on October 8, 1950. They farmed in the Palmer area and Norman worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation. In 1973, they made their home in Clay Center. They returned to Palmer in 1992 and back to Clay Center in 2010. Norma preceded him in death on June 15, 2019. Norman was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center and enjoyed playing softball and baseball. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Aletha Weiche. Survivors:Son: Gary and wife Marie Wendte of Palmer, KSDaughter: Patricia and husband Ken Lemke of Lincoln, NESister: Evelyn and husband Charlie Novak of Clay Center, KS6 Grandchildren, 4 Step-Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, 15 Step-Great-Grandchildren and 1 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren Funeral Services: Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS Minister: Pastor Paul Tessaro Inurnment: Greenwood Cemetery, at a later date Visitation: Friday, November 29, 2019 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 3-5 PM Memorials: Linn Nursing Home or St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home

Norman Wendte

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574637407445.jpeg"> Alcide “Sid” Balthazor, 93, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. He was born Nov. 28, 1925, in Palco, Kan., to Jeremaniah and Rose (Roberts) Balthazor. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Sid married Janet Roberta Brin on May 28, 1952. She passed away April 17, 2012. He was a teacher, farmer, builder and business owner. There was no job too small or too large for him to tackle. If his family, friends or church asked for help he never said no. He served in active duty in Korea, returning home to finish his education specialist degree at Ft. Hays State University. He was a devout Catholic and devoted family man. Sid is survived by his children, Roxie Miller, of Mesa, Ariz., and Melanie Britegam, John Balthazor and Tracy Balthazor (Sheryl, all of Salina; brother, Keith Balthazor (Jane, of Salina; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Rosary service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Father Fred Gatschet as celebrant, and Mark Roberti as Deacon and homilist. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon following at the church provided by the Ladies' Guild. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Grade School or Sacred Heart Cathedral, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS, 67401.

Alcide “Sid” Balthazor

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574637247957.jpeg"> Florence A. Henry, 88, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Survivors include her children: son, Robert Henry (Flo, of Buffalo, Wyo., daughter, Iris Henry, of Salina, and son, Charles F. Henry, of Colorado; and grandsons, Alex Henry, of Manhattan, and Nicholas Henry, of Seattle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Henry, and 17 brothers and sisters. Graveside inurnment service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, at Gypsum Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.

Florence A. Henry

Glenna LoRee Jolly, 89, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Kenwood View Nursing Home. Survivors include her children, daughter, Marsha Ostmeyer (Kristen, son, Dan Jolly and wife Connie, and daughter, Janis Holmes and husband Wallace; seven grandchildren, John M., Mike and Adam Ostmeyer, Matt Jolly and wife Lori, Danielle Jolly, Clayton Abbott and wife Crystal and Chris Abbott and friend Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Carson, Juliet and Alexis Abbott; sister, Patsy Ostmeyer; brother, Dennis Sowers and wife MaryJo, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Keith Jolly, and son in-law, John Ostmeyer. Cremation was chosen and a celebration of life service will be at a later date. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Glenna LoRee Jolly

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574636941145.jpeg"> Harold R. Baier, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 23rd, 2019. Harold was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on December 5, 1939, a son of the late Dellora (Wagner) and Harold L. Baier. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1978 and was a decorated Vietnam veteran. After his retirement from the Army, he worked for the Volunteer in Probation/Parole program in Milwaukee, and volunteered for both the Hotline, a crisis, information and referral service and the Volunteer Connection of Salina. He was a wonderful carpenter and enjoyed doing home repair work for the elderly and others who were not able to do for themselves. Survivors include two daughters, Debi Holcomb (Cary) of Manhattan, Kansas, and Jennifer McConnell (Duce) of Wichita, Kansas; son, Bryan Baier of Salina; three stepdaughters, Marva Morgan of Salina, Marcia Blosser (John) of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Amanda Foust of Salina; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Farrar) Baier; and sons, Justin and Daryl Baier. Memorial service will be Saturday, November 30th at 2:00 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home. 500 S. Ohio Street, Salina, Kansas.

Harold R. Baier

Abby Lynn Gourley, 58, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Ellsworth. She was born February 1, 1961 in Phillipsburg, KS to Raymond A. and Majol L. (Pollom) Thompson.&nbsp;Abby married David Gourley in Phillipsburg on September 1, 1984. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Kansas State University and was an elementary school teacher. She was active with fundraising at her local humane societies.&nbsp;Abby is survived by her husband, David Gourley; her beloved cat, Snyder; and sisters, Amy Gibbs (Randy) and Betsy Goff (Rod). She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;Abby had chosen cremation. Services will be planned at a later date.&nbsp;Per Abby’s wishes, memorials can be made to your local humane society. Sympathy cards can be sent in c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Abby Lynn Gourley

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574551257761.jpeg"> Janette Faye Pounds was born March 21, 1962 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Milton and Wanda (Nutz) Henderson. Janette passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit at the age of 57. Janette attended Glasco Elementary and Glasco High School. She graduated in May of 1980. On November 26, 1983, she was united in marriage to Gregory Donald Pounds of Downs. To this union were born six children. Janette was a wife, mom, RN, and a seven-time grandma. Her passion for caring for people started her on the path at the age of 16 until health issues forced her to retire as an RN in acute care at Mitchell County Hospital. Even in retirement, she continued to teach and give advice. Her passion for teaching her children and grandchildren or what she called “her girls” in the nursing profession was a great joy to her. To her, their accomplishments, whether in school, at their jobs, or life itself, was the ultimate gift for her. Janette was preceded in death by three children: daughter Kerri Lynn in 1985, sons Kaleb Donald in 1987 and Kale Gregory in 1988. Also preceding her were her grandparents, in-laws, and numerous other close family members. Survivors are her husband, Greg of Glasco; daughters, Kristen Pounds of Phillipsburg and Kimberly (Joe) Peterson of Lindsborg; son, Kody (Staci) of Great Bend; grandchildren, Carter and Cameron Jenkins, Colton and Caydence Ewing, all of Phillipsburg, and Kaden, Karly, and Kora Pounds of Great Bend; her parents, Milton Henderson and Wanda Henderson, both of Glasco; her brother, Mike (Cindy) Henderson of St. Francis; and her sister, Teresa Adams of Wamego. As her parents came from large families, there are lots and lots of other close family members. Not to be left out are her very close friends, all of her co-workers, from CNAs all the way up to the doctors, and most importantly, “her girls”. Funeral services will be at 2:30 PM Wednesday, November 27 at the Glasco United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 4-7:30 PM with family present from 6-7:30 PM Tuesday at the Dean Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation or the Church.

Janette Faye Pounds

<img src="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/images/icons/vet_color_ffffff.gif" alt="U.S. Veteran">&nbsp;&nbsp;Mitchell “Butch” Hagen, age 66, died Friday November 22, 2019 at his home in Clifton, KS.&nbsp;He was born on October 12, 1953 to Robert L. &amp; Ruby I. (Wulf) Hagen.He graduated from Concordia High School in 1971.&nbsp;He joined the US Army in 1972 and served in Germany until 1975.&nbsp;During his active duty service, Butch spent a lot of time in Switzerland learning to ski.&nbsp;He was a longtime Clifton resident.&nbsp;He had several jobs throughout the years but always enjoyed working on cars.&nbsp;He also DJ’d at The Rendezvous in Concordia.He is survived by his sisters, Vicki Conn (Dan, Concordia &amp; Bobbie Jo Brown (John, Clifton; brother, Rick Hagen (Vickie, Belleville &amp; several nieces, nephews, great nieces &amp; great nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.The family selected cremation and will celebrate Butch’s life at 11:00 am on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Chaput Mortuary, Clyde with Dwight Whitead officiating.&nbsp;Friends may sign the register book from 8-11 am pm with family greeting friends from 10-11 am on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the funeral home.&nbsp;Military honors will be conducted at the services by VFW Post #7515.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the American Legion Post #227. Clifton or VFW Post #7515, Clyde in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Mitchell “Butch” Hagen

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574550676449.jpeg"> Richard L. Huiett, 75, Minneapolis, died Thursday, November 21, 2019.&nbsp;He was born in Salina on March 1, 1944 to David E. and Myrtle (Young) Huiett. Richard lived in the area most of his life, working for Ottawa County as both a shop worker and as a maintainer grader.&nbsp;He was known as a jack of all trades, dabbling in everything from woodworking, to cars, to fishing and anything outdoors.&nbsp;Perhaps most of all, Richard will be remembered for the amazing way he loved his grandchildren.&nbsp; Richard was united in marriage to Madonna (Adams) on September 25, 1965 in Tescott.&nbsp;Four children were born to this union.&nbsp; Richard is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Frank; and an infant granddaughter, Elizabeth Huiett.&nbsp; Survivors are his children, Patti Huiett, Timothy (Jennifer) Huiett, Karen (Bradley)Falder, and Kristina (Paul) McGuire; lifelong companion, Madonna; grandchildren, Reesa and Joseph Huiett, Orren and Ethan Huiett, Ethan Bevard, Jerica and Annie Parker, Jacob, Lauren, and Jayme Falder, Lacey and Lorelei McGuire, B.J. Huber and Michael Walker; great-grandchildren, Cullen and Madelyn Huiett, Harlie Falder and Jackson Walker; brothers John and Paul Huiett. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. Monday, November 25, 2019 at Wilson Family Funeral Home with funeral services at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Cremation will follow the funeral. Memorials may be made to the Richard Huiett Memorial Fund to be used for lunches in the Tescott school system.

Richard L. Huiett

Willie Mae DuBois, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, November 17th, while in the company of family members, at Cedars Health Care Center. Willie was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma on February 10, 1927, a daughter of Esma Ree (Teel) and Otto Lee Parks. Willie Mae attended a two room school house, Prairie view Country School and graduated from Cement High School, Cement, Oklahoma. She was a member of Church of Christ in Oklahoma and Texas. Willie Mae worked for many years as a key punch operator and worked her way up to head secretary for Furr's in Texas. She worked hard to support her young family. She is survived by her children, Sharri Jeannie DuBois and Alexander F. DuBois, of Lubbock, Texas; her sister Minnie Belle, of McPherson, Kansas; her brothers Clyde Harold Parks, of Amarillo, Texas and E.J. Parks, of Springfield, Missouri. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Willie Mae was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Morna Ree Parks, Ima Lee Pope, and a Brother, Roy Lee Parks. A Celebration of Life will be held in Amarillo, Texas at a later date. Burial will be at a later date in Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Cedars or Hospice of Reno County, McPherson and can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid St., McPherson, Ks. 67460.

Willie Mae DuBois

Terie Lynn Tector, 69, of Galva, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019, surrounded by family at her home in Galva. She was a school teacher and special education teacher for schools in McPherson County and Commerce, OK. Terie was born on December 28, 1949, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Roland “Blackie” Hayes and Deloris Mae (Huber) Nutter. She received her master’s degree from Wichita State University. Terie was united in marriage to Larry Lee Tector on November 15, 1990, in Lindsborg, KS. She attended Galva Christian Church, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and former member of the Canton-Galva School Board. Terie enjoyed playing bunco and going to casinos. Survivors include: her loving husband, Larry of the home; son, Jeff Tector (Lori) of Galva, KS; daughter, Tammy Schmidt (Dennis) of Galva, KS; mother, Deloris Nutter of Pryor, OK; brothers, Tim Nutter (Carolyn) of Pryor, OK and Tony Nutter (Shelly) of Oklahoma City, OK; three grandchildren, Danielle Schmidt of Galva, KS, Ryan Schmidt (Kelli) of Wichita, KS, and Kalisha Tector (Quinten Sloup) of Galva, KS; four great-grandchildren, Ryker Sloup, Kennadi Schmidt, Kaden Schmidt, and Jaxxen Sloup; and many other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father. A visitation with the family receiving friends will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday, November 29, 2019, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to City of Galva for playground equipment in Park Henry in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Terie Lynn Tector

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574465058664.jpeg"> Leo Benjamin Schwerman was born in 1926 in Beloit to Mary Wahlmeier&nbsp;Schwerman and Benjamin Schwerman. He passed away at his home on&nbsp;November 21, 2019 on his 93 rd birthday. He lived his entire life on the family farm&nbsp;north of Beloit. He attended elementary and high school at St. John’s, graduating&nbsp;with the class of 1944.&nbsp;He spent his whole life farming and ranching, raising crops, cattle, sheep and&nbsp;hogs. His proud achievement was being elected to serve as president of the&nbsp;National Farmers Organization for several years. He was an honorary life memberof the Knights of Columbus, being a member for 61 years. He also served in the&nbsp;National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Leonard and sister-in-law,&nbsp;Susagnes, and his great niece, Jennifer Stewart. He is survived by his nieces Ann&nbsp;Pearson (Tommy) of&nbsp;Ellisville, Mississippi, Rita Soler (Hector, nephews Dale&nbsp;Schwerman (Ann) and Carl Schwerman (Joanie) all of Beloit, Kansas, along with&nbsp;many great nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, November 25th from 4-7 p.m. with rosary service beginning at 7 p.m. at Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 26th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery. Memorials to St. John’s Church or St. John’s schools.

Leo Benjamin Schwerman

Geraldine Marie Tinsley, 92, of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Pine Village in Moundridge, KS. She was a homemaker. Geraldine was born on January 25, 1927, in Hillsboro, KS, the daughter of Albert and Helena (Unger) Schroeder. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1945. Geraldine was united in marriage to Stanley K. Tinsley on May 18, 1952, in Hillsboro. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2014. Survivors include: two daughters, Marian Tinsley of Hesston, KS and Marlys Duchinsky and husband, Greg, of Wichita, KS; and brother, Laverne Schroeder and wife, Linda, of Atoka, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Kathryn Heinrichs. A private graveside service will be held at Canton Township Cemetery, Canton, KS. Memorial donations may be given to Good Shepherd Hospice or Pine Village in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Geraldine Marie Tinsley

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574387646220.jpeg"> Viola Blackwood, 99 died November 21, 2019 in Clay Center, KS. She was born on December 7, 1919 in Clay Center, the daughter of Calvin and Caroline (Taddiken) Lippe. Viola was raised near the Morganville Community. She attended Tabor country school and graduated from Clay Center High School. Viola married Francis Blackwood on August 28, 1940. They made their home on a farm in Clay County before moving to Lawrence, KS and then to Chanute. They owned and operated Blackwood White Nash Agency and Viola worked in an overhaul factory. The later moved to Independence, KS. Viola worked for Wiggins Wholesale, Wards catalogue department, Electric Manufacturing CO., and managed King Apartments for 30 years. In 2014, Viola returned to Clay Center to live closer to family. Viola was a member of the Independence United Methodist Church, Clipper Sunday school class, United Methodist Women and Beta Sigma Phi. She was preceded in death by her husband on December 16, 2005; her parents; 5 brothers, Harvey, Clarence, Fred, Orville and William Lippe; 2 sisters, Minnie Cyr and Irene Green. Survivors:Many nieces and nephews Graveside Services: Monday, November 25, 2019 at 11:00AM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS Memorials: Idana Presbyterian Church c/o the funeral home

Viola Blackwood

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574387071577.jpeg"> Elvira M. "Vera" Dick, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in Enterprise. She was born November 21, 1946 in Spearville, Kansas the daughter of Anthony and Magdalene (Schawe) Ackerman. Growing up in Windhorst, Kansas. Vera attended local schools and graduated from Windhorst High School with the class of 1964. November 26, 1966 she was married to Bob Dick in Windhorst, Kansas. Most all of their married life was spent in Abilene where she had beenemployed by Duckwall Alco general offices for 30 years. Vera enjoyed cross-stitch as a past time. She was preceded in death by: her parents; 2 children, Timothy and Michele; a sister, Sister Karen Ackerman and 2 brothers Robert and Victor Ackerman. Vera is survived by: husband, Bob Dick of Abilene; sister, Doris (Dave) Waldron of Ulysses, Kansas; 2 brothers, Steve (Kerry) Ackerman of Spearville, Kansas and Dennis (Judy) Ackerman of Denver, Colorado. A Parish Rosary will be recited 5:00 PM Friday November 29, 2019, followed by the family receiving friends until 6:30 PM at the Danner Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, November 30, 2019, at the St. Andrew Catholic Church with Celebrant Fr. Don Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery north of Abilene. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the St. Andrew Catholic School Tuition Fund in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Elvira M. "Vera" Dick

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574386847183.jpeg"> Caleb M. McConnell, 20, of Salina passed away, Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born January 18, 1999, in Salina to Tyler and Sarah (McConnell) Hagen. He graduated in 2017 from Salina Central High School. Survivors include his parents, Tyler and Sarah, of Salina; siblings, Elizabeth Hagen, Annabelle Hagen, and Sydney Hagen, all of Salina; grandparents, Karen and Ron Mueller, of Salina, Troy and Debbie Hagen, of Talmage, Vanessa Oxford, of Salina; great-grandparents, Victor and Sherry Lettrell, of Lawson; girlfriend, Chloe Pettijon; special canine companion, Honcho; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Keith and Colleen Mueller. Celebration of Life will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, November 30 at Labor Building, First Floor, Salina. Memorials may be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Caleb M. McConnell

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574386698771.jpeg"> MCPHERSON —&nbsp;Donna Opal Clapsaddle, 99, passed away Nov. 14, 2019 at The Cedars rest home in McPherson. She was born Jan. 23, 1920 in Gypsum. Donna attended school in Gypsum and graduated in 1938. She married William Clapsaddle, June 8, 1941 , moved to Southern California after their marriage, and lived in the same home in Lakewood, Calif., for 56 years. Donna is survived by: her son, John Clapsaddle (Chris); grandson, John; granddaughter, Michelle (Clapsaddle) Oard (Jeff); great-granddaughter, Alicia (Oard) Cox (Chris); her daughter, Patricia (Clapsaddle) Van Otterloo (Alvin); grandsons, Todd Van Otterloo (Mary, Ryan Van Otterloo (Jenna); great-grandchildren, Alex, Kelley, and Jack; her step-grandchildren, Lindsey Sibley (Lance, children Addison and Jake, and Brett Wilson (Lindsey) and daughter, Brynn. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Nov. 24 at The Cedars in McPherson, 1021 Cedar Drive in the Wellness Center Auditorium Il. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: The Cedars, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Donna Opal Clapsaddle

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574386507107.jpeg"> Joyce Virginia Easter, 91 passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at her home in Salina. Joyce was born Nov. 3, 1928, in Elbert County Colorado, to William Robert Plant and Hilda O’Tilda Erickson Plant. She was a loving wife for 64 years, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful prayer warrior. Joyce grew up on the prairie in sight of Pikes Peak on the family dairy, a homestead, attending a one room schoolhouse. In July of 1937 Joyce came to knowledge of Christ Jesus as her Savior. She moved with her family to Colorado Springs in 1948 where she attended Blair Business College. She met George Easter at a prayer meeting when the army stationed him at Fort Carson. The couple married on Palm Sunday, April 3, 1955. They moved to Lawrence, Kansas attending the University of Kansas until 1958. They lived briefly in Wichita, then Rural Dickenson County, finally moving to Salina in 1959 where they hosted many traveling missionaries and preachers. She was active in teaching Sunday School, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Biblefest at Sunset Bible Chapel, Kansas Bible Camp, Christians Women’s Club, Salina Rescue Mission, Bible Study at Salina Senior Center as well as working along side her husband in his business after working 10 years with VITA checking tax returns. She is survived by: husband, George; daughters, Beth Easter of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Karen Zeller (Stephen) of Overbrook, and Sarah Guidry (Chad) of Pearland, Texas; son, David Easter (Renee) of Villa de Leyva, Colombia; grandchildren, Jason Zeller, Becky Lamphier (Josh, Jon Zeller (Charlotte, Joshua Zeller, Jeffrey , Andrea, Matthew Guidry, David, Meleah, Lydia, Julia, George III, and Sophia Easter; great-granddaughter, Ellianna Zeller; and numerous other relatives and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by: her parents; sisters, Vera Walden. Clara Daharsh, and Cleona Plant; and brother, Vernon Plant. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Nov. 22, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Services will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 23, at Ryan Mortuary, with burial to follow in Abilene City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Kansas Bible Camp, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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