Vearl F. Ferguson, 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, 2019. Vearl was born in Abilene, Kansas on March 6, 1947, a son of the late Garnet (Oard) and Guy D. Ferguson. Survivors include his wife, Joy; daughter, Heather Ferguson of Salina; son, Guy Ferguson of Seattle, Washington; granddaughter, Makayla Ferguson of Salina; brother, Steve Ferguson (Susie) of Abilene; sister, Pat Boyd (Rod) of Abilene; and his nieces and nephews. Cremation has been chosen, and there are no services planned at this time. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Vearl F. Ferguson

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574386169849.jpeg"> William James Crosley, 88, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.&nbsp;He was born June 23, 1931 in Louisville, AL to Abraham and Eva (Chambers) Crosley.&nbsp;&nbsp;He moved from Kansas City, MO to Cape Coral in 2009. He retired from the United States Army in 1975, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars where he was a Purple Heart recipient. Following his retirement from the Army, he worked for the United States Postal service and retired again in 1997.&nbsp;Bill is survived by his stepchildren: Mike Kelly (Laura) of Kansas City, MO and Helen Tapp (Larry) of Barataria, LA; his sister, Doris Herrin of Jamaica, NY; his brothers: Aaron Crosley and Riven Thomas Crosley, both of Louisville, AL.&nbsp;Also surviving are a host of step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann in 2014.&nbsp;Visitation will be held at Roselawn Memorial Chapel Friday, November 22, 2019 from 10a.m. to 12 p.m. with burial to follow at 1p.m. in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Ks.&nbsp;For online condolences contact Roselawn at www.roselawnsalina.com

William James Crosley

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574207040593.jpeg"> Marvin Lee Houdek, the son of Charles W. Houdek and Ann R. (Vesely) Houdek, was born October 18, 1942 in Belleville, KS and passed away on November 18, 2019 at Republic County Hospital, Belleville at the age of 77 years and 1 month. Marvin attended the local schools at Albion, Ida, and later Munden, KS where he graduated from high school.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He then attended and studied agriculture at Fairbury Jr. College, Fairbury, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marvin served with the Army National Guard for 5 and a half years and was called to active duty, serving at posts in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On January 12, 1974, Marvin was united in marriage to Connie Rae Williams and to this union was born:&nbsp;Lori, Tiffiny, Amy, and Kyle.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple live on the family farm in rural Munden.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She preceded him in death on September 12, 2002.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On October 29, 2005, he was united in marriage to Janis Sams and the couple lived on the family farm and in Belleville. Marvin was involved in farming his entire life, working with his family (Father &amp; Brother) and later on his own.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was still involved with the farm operation.&nbsp;Marvin was a member of the Belleville/Concordia American Legion, and the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed working with his children during their involvement in 4-H and their other activities. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ann Houdek, and his wife Connie. He is survived by his wife Janis Houdek, of Belleville, KS;&nbsp;one son, Kyle D. Houdek of Jacksonville, Florida; three daughters,&nbsp;Lori M. (Troy) Frybarger of rural Munden, KS, Tiffiny J. Houdek of Denton, Texas, and Amy R. (Caleb) Knepper of League City, Texas;&nbsp;11 grandchildren: Kayla, Jacob, Peyton, Amelia, Lucy, Nicole, Bryan, Chandler, Collin, Hannah, and Ethan; 1 great grandchild: Hallie Jane;&nbsp;one brother, Gary L. Houdek, of rural Munden, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp;one step-son, Scott A. (Jennifer) Sams of Jefferson, Georgia; 3 step daughers, Jo Lynn (Alan) Edmonson of Millidgeville, Georgia, Larae J. Sams of New Port Richey, Florida, and Dawn D. (Tod) Crimmins, of Wesley Chapel, Florida; other relatives, and friends. Cremation was selected and memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS with Reverend Sang Hak Lee, officiating. Inurnment will be at the Tabor Cemetery, rural Munden, KS following the reception at the Church after the memorial services. Friends may call from 1 PM until 8 PM on Monday, November 25, 2019 atBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will greet friends from 6 PM until 8 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.comBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

Marvin Lee Houdek

Dolores Fulton, 97 died November 17, 2019 in Clay Center, KS. She was born on January 28, 1922 in Clay Center, the daughter of Benjamin and Frances (Misner) Reed. She was raised in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS. She moved to California where she worked as a Nurses Aide. She married Daniel Zamora, I and they later divorced. She married Richard Fulton on September 1, 1978 and he preceded her September 9, 1981. She moved back to Clay Center in 1981.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, 2 sons, Gary Zamora and Daniel Zamora, II,&nbsp;several brothers and sisters. Survivors:3 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center KS. Visitation from 9:00 AM until service time Monday. Officiating the service will be Pastor Charles Dyer Burial will be in the Ft. Riley Post Cemetery, Ft. Riley, KS at 1:00 PM Monday. Memorials: Paralyzed Veterans c/o the funeral home

Dolores Fulton

Myron E. DeGraff, left this earthly life on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 82 years at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp;He was born on October 31, 1937 in Rural Cloud County, Kansas to Charles and Ruby (Huscher) DeGraff. Myron attended Concordia High School. He married Virginia (Walker) DeGraff on June 14, 1964 in Concordia, Kansas and they were married for 55 years. He is survived by his wife Virginia, a son, Doug DeGraff (Amy, a daughter, Janet Michaud (Rod, 3 grandchildren, Adrianna Michaud (Zak, Brendan Michaud and Daegen DeGraff, and a sister, Marge Mansfield all of Concordia. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ruby. Myron was one of the original board members of the rural Nelson Center Fire District. He was a farmer and stockman all of his life.&nbsp;He worked at both the Concordia Livestock Auction and the Belleville 81 Livestock. He enjoyed spending time overseeing his cows and most of all Myron enjoyed spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., November 21, 2019 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, with Pastor David Redmond officiating. Burial will follow in the Nelson Cemetery, Huscher, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Myron E. DeGraff

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574206126731.jpeg"> Alice May Vogelsberg, 95, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 . She was born Aug. 25, 1924, in Kipp, to Peter and Kathleen (Quinn) Martin. Alice grew up on the farm around Kipp with her eight siblings and worked at Camp Phillips in the 1940s and later for 24 years at the ASCS office. She married Ralph Vogelsberg in 1947 and was a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Alice loved to dance, play cards, and had many opportunities to travel around the world. Alice is survived by: her children, Paul Vogelsberg (Erminda) of La Puzunca, Honduras, Marilyn Loy (Steve) of Polk City, Iowa, Jeanne Holloway (Bruce) of Warsaw, Mo., Delores York (Jim) of Midland, Ga., and Marie Vogelgesang of Munich, Germany; brother, James Martin of Solomon; and sister, Frances Holman of Topeka. Preceded in death by: her husband of 53 years, Ralph; five brothers; and one sister. Visitation will start at 4 p.m. with a vigil and rosary service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Ryan Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Sacred Heart Cathedral, or the Sacred Heart High School Scholarship Fund.

Alice May Vogelsberg

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574205843544.jpeg"> Afton Nickolas Jones, 98, of Salina, passed away Sunday, November 17th, 2019. Afton was born in Morris, Oklahoma on October 19, 1921, a son of the late Florence Vernettie (Gattis) and Arthur Nickolas Jones. He was in the United States Army Air Corp, during WWII. He worked for Beech Aircraft for over 50 years and was an avid gardener and coin collector. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Thompson (Bryan) of Salina, Kansas, Kathy Brocato, (Ralph) of Austin, Texas; six grandchildren, Arthur Thompson, Emily Thompson, Frank Thompson (Alison, John Thompson, Laurel Thompson, Rachel Bryan (Phillip); and two great grandchildren, Reed and Skylar He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Agnes (Dohrman) Jones; grandson, Ralph Michael Thompson; sister, Ellen Jones; brothers, Jack Jones, Emerson Jones, and J.D. Jones. At the family's request there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 21st, at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Kansas, with Rev. Becky Reed officiating. A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 am, December 23rd, at Belmont Blvd Christian Church, Salina. Donations may be made to the Vision Clinic at Infant-Child Development Center at the Donna Vanier Center, 155 N Oakdale Ave Suite 300, Salina, KS 67401.

Afton Nickolas Jones

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574205621395.jpeg"> Velma May Mihm, 77, Hutchinson, formerly of Tescott, died Monday, November 18, 2019.&nbsp;She was born in Tescott on September 3, 1942 to Donald O. and Dorothy (Stanley) Burroughs. She was a 1960 graduate of Tescott High School and she worked as a C.N.A. for over 30 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; and a great-grandchild. Survivors are her children, Rick (Nikki) Mihm, Mary Adams (Dennis, and James (Jessica) Mihm; brother, Eldon (Terri) Burroughs; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; niece, Trisha Burroughs (Mike Suter); and great-niece, Kaitlyn Burroughs-Suter. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, November 22 at the Tescott United Methodist Church.&nbsp;Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 Thursday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the church.

Velma May Mihm

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574134079242.jpeg"> Elaine Rose Yanish was born on November 10, 1930, in Oakton, South Dakota, to Ray and Lona (Johnson) Stickler. She passed away on November 17, 2019, at the Belleville Health Care Center in Belleville, at the age of 89 years and 7 days. Elaine married Robert W. Yanish on February 10, 1948, in Midland, South Dakota, and to this union of 65 years, five children were born. Elaine and Robert moved to Courtland, Kansas, in 1958. Elaine worked as a waitress, and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting and fishing. During the holidays, Elaine enjoyed making candy and goodies for her family and friends. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert in 2013; infant son J.D.; son Roger; infant daughter Mary Ann, and daughter Diane Lobdell in 2013. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, brothers Harold, Duane and Gary, and her sister Edna. Elaine is survived by her daughter, Shirley Veach and her husband Gary of Topeka; grandchildren Kelly, Roger and Kevin Veach; Jennifer Jones, Brad and Craig Lobdell; and her great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Carold Stickler. Elaine’s wishes were for immediate cremation with no visitation, and a private family inurnment at Courtland Cemetery.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, was in charge of these arrangements.

Elaine Rose Yanish

Steven Anthony Torres, the son of Frank Torres and Maureen (Hallinan) Dore, was born August 14, 1957 in Denver, Colorado and passed away on November 16, 2019 in Belleville, KS at the age of 62 years, 3 months, an 2 days. Sherry Lee Torres, the daughter of Gerald Tate Walker and Mariam Mary Louis (Boulier) Hancock, was born October 14, 1957 in Syracuse, New York and passed away on November 16, 2019 at Belleville, KS at the age of 62 years, 1 month, and 2 days. Steven and Sherry were united in marriage on July 30, 2011.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sherry was a LPN Nurse for many years and Steven owned/operated several businesses.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2008, the couple became owners and operators of Christian Assisted Living in Aurora, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple operated the facility until just recently when they sold the business and moved to Belleville, KS to make their home. Sherry was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; Steven and Sherry are survived by five children,&nbsp;Christopher Nami , of Denver, CO, Tylor Sherman of Denver, CO, Brenda Finnegan of Omaha, NE, Sandra Fuller of Omaha, NE, and Tiffany Torres of Aurora, Colorado; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Steven is also survived by his parents, Frank Torres and Maureen Dore;&nbsp;one brother, Christopher Torres, and two sisters, Stephanie Kimbrel and Christa Smith. Sherry is also survived by three sisters, Sheila Harrington, Catherine Hancock, and Judy Hancock. Cremation was selected and memorial services will be held at a later date in Denver, Colorado. Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, is in charge of the arrangements.

Steven A. Torres and Sherry L. Torres

Saundra R. Dunbar, 76, died November 16, 2019.&nbsp;She was born March 16, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Clarence and Genevieve (Kidwell) Siebold. Saundra was raised in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS.&nbsp;She attended Crum’s Beauty School in Manhattan.&nbsp;Saundra married Jim Dunbar on August 27, 1979.&nbsp;She operated Rae’s Jewelry for 17 years and Rae’s Decorating for 5 years.&nbsp;She has assisted her husband at Dunbar Tree Service for 5 years.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents and a son, Jeffrey Mallean.Survivors:Husband: Jim Dunbar of Clay Center, KSSon: Tony and wife Lara Mallean of Manhattan, KSSister: Denice and husband Larry Mossburgh of Clay Center, KSGranddaughter: McKenna MalleanMemorial Services:&nbsp;will be announced at a later date.Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Saundra Dunbar memorial fund to be designated later c/o the funeral home.

Saundra R. Dunbar

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574133329103.png"> Sharon Elsen, longtime resident of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 15th at Wesley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born in Littleton, Colorado on November 11, 1960. She married Ron Elsen in 1982 and they had three children. She was known in the community for being the face of Tyner Insurance, where she worked as the office manager for the last 19 years. Sharon’s true joy in life came from being a mother and spending time with her family, especially her four grandchildren. Sharon is survived by her parents Frank and Mary Reed of Council Grove, KS; son Dean &amp; Kendra Elsen of Council Grove, KS; daughter Desiree &amp; Robert Hoose of Irvine, CA; grandchildren Jason, Colton, Kasten, &amp; Blair; sister Patricia &amp; Dan Medwid of Hemet, CA; and brother Randy &amp; Regina Reed of Council Grove, KS. She was preceded in death by her son Derrick Elsen and brother David Reed. A visitation will be held from 6 – 7, Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Sawyer Funeral Home.&nbsp;Funeral services are planned for 11:00AM, Friday, November 22nd, at Council Grove Christian Church. Interment will follow at Sunny Slope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Federation of the Blind, in honor of Sharon’s son, Derrick. They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Sharon Elsen

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574132987780.jpeg"> John W. Vickroy, 78, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. He was born in Lacona, Iowa to L. Stuart and Cleo B. (Ralston) Vickroy. John married Norma L. Carlson, March 3, 1962. He graduated from Salina Central High School in 1960. John had a four year apprenticeship and 28 year career as a journeyman in sheet metal. Moving back to Salina, in 1981, he worked 18 years at Great Plains Manufacturing, also worked over 10 years at Ace Hardware. Over the years, he enjoyed working with kids, Cub Scouts, girls softball and campfire girls in Topeka. John and Norma together were involved in church and marriage prep and Marriage Encounter. John enjoyed working with wood in his long awaited enlarged garage. John is survived by: his wife, Norma; daughter, Debra Deiser (Ray); sons, Leslie Vickroy (Linda, and Mark Vickroy (Mechelli) all of Salina; grandchildren, Stephan Shellton (Chelsea, Tasha Deiser, Nichole Wolf (Tyler) of Hays, Raymond Deiser (Molly) of Manhattan, Megan Allotey (Leon) of England, Terry Vickroy of KC, and Stephanie Vickroy of Salina; longtime friend, Don Porter; great-grandchildren, Kaylynn and Rega Shelton, Mason and Sylvie Wolf, Lillyann, Cora, and Leland Deiser. John was preceded in death by: his parents; older infant brother, John Wesley; and younger brother, Jimmie S. Vickroy. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with burial in All Saints Catholic Cemetery.Memorials to: Salina Animal Shelter or Hospice of Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

John W. Vickroy

Duane Chester Scribner, 69, of McPherson, Kansas passed away at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16th, 2019 suddenly at his residence. Duane was born in El Dorado, Kansas on February 17, 1950, a son of Chester and Beulah (Singleton) Scribner. Duane attended Washington Elementary School, El Dorado Junior High School and graduated from El Dorado High School, El Dorado, Kansas in 1968. He then attended Butler Community College, El Dorado, Kansas. He attended First Christian Church in McPherson. He served in the Army National Guard. Duane moved to McPherson to work at Femco and shortly afterwards began his career at NCRA doing a number of different job duties and retired as Maintenance Supervisor with over 30 years of service. Duane was a member of the American Legion Post 24, McPherson, Kansas. Duane enjoyed KU Basketball, golf, fishing, baseball, playing cards,tennis and spending time with his friends and family. Duane Scribner was united in marriage to Rhonda "Shelly" Kasper on April 17, 1971 in El Dorado, Kansas. The young couple established their first home together in McPherson, Kansas. This union was blessed with the birth of a daughter, Kelli. On February 20, 1988, Duane was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Venable in Lindsborg, Kansas. This union brought together three children, Kelli, Melissa and Tim. He is survived by his children, Kelli Haigh and her husband Dustin, of Lindsborg, Kansas, Melissa Smith and her husband Clint, of McPherson, Kansas and Tim Schmidt and his wife Baylee, of McPherson, Kansas; his sister Janet Smith and her husband Dean, of McPherson, Kansas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Katelyn Haigh, Britton Haigh, Alaina Haigh, Carson Smith, Sawyer Smith, Harper Smith, Zoee Schmidt, Monroe Schmidt and his great-grandchild, Ryland Waite. Duane was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Beth Scribner. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery McPherson, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or The Relay For Life and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Duane Chester Scribner

Ross Kelly, age 93, left this earthly life surrounded by his family on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp;He was born on May 17, 1926 in Corinth, Kansas to Ross R. &amp; Mary “Maymie” F. (Marvinec) Kelly. Ross graduated from Jamestown High School in the class of 1944.&nbsp;Ross joined the U.S. Navy and served during WWII in the South Pacific on the Admiralty Islands. He married Maxine R. Lewis on Nov. 16, 1948 in Belleville, Kansas and they were one day shy of celebrating 71 years of marriage.&nbsp;Together they operated Kelly’s Fine Foods in Glasco, Kansas from 1968-1990. He was a member of the Glasco United Methodist Church, Past Commander of the VFW Glasco Memorial Post #7697 and Glasco Country Club where he loved to play golf and spend time with friends.&nbsp;Ross had a passion for coaching local youth baseball teams.&nbsp;He also enjoyed traveling and watching all sports.&nbsp;He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in all of their events.&nbsp;He and Maxine spent countless hours traveling to watch them. Ross is survived by his wife, Maxine, Topeka; sons, Norman Kelly (Sherrie, Salina and Kyle Kelly (Vickie, Lansing; son-in-law, Brad Bryant, Silver Lake; 10 grandchildren, Jason Butler, Nikki Foley (Jeff, Bryan Kelly (Kay, Jessica Martens (John, Matthew Bryant (Amanda, Stephanie Bryant, Javen Kelly, Anne Kelly, Shancy Kelly, Kari Ebel (Seth) and his 4 great grandchildren. Ross was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Nancy Bryant and a brother, Eugene Kelly. It was Ross’s wish to be cremated. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Glasco United Methodist Church.&nbsp;Burial of the cremains will follow in the Jamestown Cemetery, Jamestown, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm at the Glasco United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 with the family receiving friends during this time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Glasco United Methodist Church or Glasco Public School System USD #334 in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Ross Kelly

<img src="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/fh_live/11000/11017/images/obituaries/6764440_fbs.jpg">Frances M. Eakins, age 92, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at 5:30 am in Grand Junction, CO.&nbsp;She was born on Aug. 22, 1927 in Rural Concordia, KS to John O. &amp; Stella M. (Snider) Hale. She had many interest’s in life. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands; William Herbert (Bill) Mathis on Feb 25, 1981, Duane Lee (Smoky) Willmarth on Aug 18, 1973, Arthur Lewis Eakins on Jan 6, 2002, her daughter Roline Kaie Willmarth on July 14, 1970 and three of her younger brothers. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #588, Concordia, Kansas. She is survived by her daughters, Lora Mathis, Ft. Worth, TX &amp; Kathleen Gee (Terry, Ft. Worth, TX; sons, Morris Willmarth, Hermiston, OR &amp; Ralph Willmarth (Lori, Grand Junction, CO; 7 grandchildren &amp; 2 great grandchildren &amp; 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Burns officiating.&nbsp;Burial will follow at the Hall Cemetery, Delphos, Kansas.&nbsp;Visitation will be Monday, November 25, 2019 from 1-8 pm, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 pm at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chaputbuoy@sbcglobal.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">chaputbuoy@sbcglobal.net</a>

Frances M. Eakins

<img src="http://www.ryanmortuary.com/obits/2019/moy91113.jpg" width="175"> Eldon Wayne Moyer, 68, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. He was born June 12, 1951, in Junction City, to James "Alvy" Moyer and Eva (Bryant) Moyer. After high school Eldon joined the Army and served in Vietnam as a turbine engine specialist and was later stationed in Germany. After his Army service, he was a truck driver, he worked many years as a welder at Great Plains as well as helping on the farm every chance he got. He eventually retired from Farm Service Agency. Eldon and Stephanie loved to travel and had many adventures together. He was especially proud of his three sons and loved being a grandfather and spending time with his family. Eldon had a servant's heart and was chairman of Gypsum Community Food Bank for many years. He was a member of Gypsum United Methodist Church, where he served on the board of trustees and was chairman of the finance committee. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Stephanie; sons, Kyle (Erica, Kevin (Ashley) and Kurtis (Murphy); grandsons, Thomas, Lincoln and William; sisters, Ardella Stebbins and Donna Leach (Jerry); and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ralph, Jim and Melvin. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, with family receiving visitors 6-8 p.m., at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Gypsum United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Poheta Cemetery, rural Saline County. Memorials may be made to Gypsum Community Food Bank, Southeast of Saline Education Foundation and Peeples Prosthetics, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Eldon Wayne Moyer

Blanche Louise Hawkinson-Spilman, 88, of Lindsborg passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Riverview Estates, Marquette.&nbsp;Blanche was born February 7, 1931 in Lindsborg, KS, the tenth child of&nbsp;the late Harry and Nellie (Forney) Andrews, who died 18 days apart.&nbsp;&nbsp;Blanche was the current wife of Harold Montgomery. She was married to Warren Hawkinson, for 43 years, and Marshall Spilman, for 20 years.&nbsp;Blanche was married her entire life after the age of 16.&nbsp;Blanche was a member of Freemont Lutheran Church and the VFW Auxiliary in McPherson.&nbsp;She was a homemaker and mother, worked for a while as a school bus driver and a wall paper hanger. She was the personal assistant to Margaret Greenough, for 35 years.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband: Harold Montgomery; daughters: Marlene Brazell (Bob) of McPherson, KS, and Linda McBurney(Terry) of Lindsborg, KS;son: Daniel Hawkinson (Katherine, of Lindsborg; grandchildren: Jeremy, Denny, Andy, Marshall, Sarah, and Shea; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous step children, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.&nbsp;&nbsp;Blanche is preceded in death by her parents; husbands: Warren and Marshall; son: William Hawkinson; brothers: Oren, Glen, Alvin, George, and Earl Andrews; and sisters: Edna Axelson, Evelyn Claypool, Doris, Hall, and May Hulse.&nbsp;Visitation will be Monday, November 18 from 5pm-7pm at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 19 at New Gottland Lutheran Church, McPherson, KS with Pastor Laura Smith officiating.&nbsp;Burial will follow at New Gottland Lutheran Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association for dimentia related illness. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Blanche Louise Hawkinson-Spilman

Eleanor Lundquist, 97, of Marquette, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was born on June 13, 1922, to Pearl (Stone) and Eben Flohr of Marquette. She graduated from Marquette High School and was employed by the Marquette State Bank of Marquette. On August 22, 1945, she was united in marriage to L. L. (LaVern) Lundquist at Freemount Lutheran Church. LaVern preceded her in death in 1995. With LaVern, Eleanor was active on their farm in the Fremont community as well as in the Freemount Lutheran Church; she was a community leader for many years with the Friendly Fremont 4-H Club and touched the lives of many club members; she was a member of the Mizar Club, Marquette Moderns, Order of the Eastern Star (75 years, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Marquette CCB serving in several volunteer positions or on various committees where she was needed. Eleanor worked at Marquette banks for over 50 years, retiring from Marquette Farmers State Bank in 1991. She enjoyed dressing in costume for Halloween occasions and loved decorating her home for every holiday. She entertained with many extended family dinners and celebrations including Christmas breakfasts after Julotta services. The candy dish in her room at Riverview was always offered to visitors and staff. She was a talented seamstress, embroiderer, and quilter and also enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing cards. Eleanor’s daughters and several nieces and nephews graduated from K-State, and she was an avid fan, following the sports teams on radio and television. She moved from the farm near Freemount Church back to Marquette in 2012 and became a member of Elim Lutheran Church. Survivors include: daughters, Marcia Stockham (Steve) of Manhattan, KS and Kathy Windall (John) of Tucson AZ; grandchildren, Erik Stockham, (Jessica) Arlington, VA, Mark Stockham (Jessica, Lawrence, KS, Brianne Anderson (Olaf, Thousand Oaks, CA, Christopher Windall, Tucson, AZ, and Julie Windall, Tucson, AZ; great-grandchildren, Davis and Cooper Anderson, Tanner Welch, Roland and Margaret Stockham, and Abigail Stockham; brother-in-law, Don Lundquist (Dixie, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, LaVern, and sisters, Marilyn Gregwire and Joan Wickstrom. Note: A son-in-law, Steve Stockham, passed away just two days after Eleanor's death on November 14. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Elim Lutheran Church in Marquette. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, Nov. 25, also at Elim Lutheran Church. Inurnment will follow at Freemount Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lindsborg. Memorial donations may be given to Elim Lutheran Church or Riverview Estates, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Eleanor Lundquist

Steven L. Stockham, 71, passed away on November 14, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, Kansas from complications of cancer. He was a Veterinary Clinical Pathologist and spent 47 years in the veterinary profession. Steve was born August 25, 1948, in McPherson, KS the son of Lloyd C. and Maureen M. Stockham. He attended Conway and McPherson elementary schools, graduated from McPherson High School in 1966, earned a DVM from Kansas State University, MS from Michigan State University and was board certified as a Veterinary Clinical Pathologist in 1980. Steve was united in marriage to Marcia G. Lundquist on August 15, 1970, at Freemount Lutheran Church near Lindsborg, KS and she survives of the home. They have two sons, Erik and Mark. He practiced veterinary medicine in Caldwell, Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah before entering a residency program at Michigan State University in 1977. Upon successful completion of the residency, he became a faculty member and taught veterinary students at the University of Missouri from 1981-2001 and Kansas State University from 2001-2016. He was passionate about teaching and had a positive impact on hundreds of students. He received numerous local, national, and international teaching awards, including the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology Educator Award and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award; was inducted into the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Hall of Fame, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Steve co-authored 2 editions of a highly respected textbook and published numerous articles. He was a captain in the USAF from 1972-1974 serving as the base veterinarian at Ellington AFB, TX. Steve was an avid golfer, participating in numerous leagues and tournaments wherever he was living, and had 4 holes-in-one during his golfing years. He also participated in league bowling for many years. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, American Society for Clinical Veterinary Pathology, European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, honorary member of the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, lifetime member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Kansas State University Veterinary Alumni Association. He enjoyed the outdoors and accompanied Boy Scouts to the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and several trips to the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota as well as many other canoe and camping trips when he served as Scout Master of Troop 706 in Columbia, MO. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, supportive of his family’s many endeavors and proud of their accomplishments. He attended and participated in sports, school and scouting activities of his sons. In later years he enjoyed traveling with family and friends, taking care of his home and yard, and playing with his grandchildren. He believed in offering help when it was needed and was a good friend and neighbor. Survivors include his wife Marcia; two sons, Lt. Col. Erik Stockham and his wife, Jessica, of Arlington, VA and Dr. Mark Stockham and his wife, Dr. Jessica, of Lawrence, KS; grandchildren, Roland, Margaret and Abigail Stockham; sister, Diane Mattingly of Kansas City MO; step-sisters, Janet Helms (Larry) and Jackie Bohnenblust (Fred, all of McPherson, KS; sisters-in-law, Kathy Windall (John) of Tucson AZ, Pauline Stockham of Roeland Park, KS and Trudy Stockham of Norton, KS; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Maurine Stockham, step-mother, Jeanette Geiman Stockham, and brother, Norman Stockham.Family will receive friends 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan KS. A graveside service and celebration of life will be held at Freemount Lutheran Church near Lindsborg, KS beginning at 11:00 am, Saturday November 23, 2019 handled through Stockham Family Funeral Home of McPherson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Good Shepherd Hospice House or to a memorial scholarship for Dr. Steven Stockham at the Kansas State University Foundation, (Fund M47283) 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200 Manhattan KS 66502 or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(229, 225, 203); color: rgb(25, 40, 154);">www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials</a>. Donations can also be sent in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Steven L. Stockham

<img alt="Wendy Lynn Dauphinee" src="https://tributecenteronline.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/Obituaries/8945341/Thumbnail.JPG" class="avatar"> Wendy Lynn Dauphinee, 55, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 15th, 2019.﻿ Wendy was born in Rochester, New York on January 17, 1964, a daughter of the late Carmen and Robert Dauphinee. Survivors include her daughters, Calli Roth, and Allison Roth, both of Salina, Kansas; son, Kevin Roth, of Junction City, Kansas; sisters, Debbie Dauphinee, of Devine, Texas, Colleen Dauphinee, of Abilene, Kansas; brothers, Glen Dauphinee, of Rochester, New York, Mark Dauphinee, of Snellville, Georgia; Russell Dauphinee, of Rochester, New York, and Bryan Dauphinee, of Abilene, Kansas. At the family's request there will be no visitation as cremation has been chosen. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 23rd at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, Kansas, with Rev. Jon Fillipi officiating. Donations may be made to the Salina Regional Health Center's Rehabilitation Unit in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Wendy Lynn Dauphinee

<img src="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/fh_live/15800/15873/images/obituaries/6764443_fbs.jpg"> Billy Ray Stout, 88, of Manhattan, passed away, Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born August 29, 1931 in Salina, KS.&nbsp;He worked as an Electronic Tech for the FAA for 30 years.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Anna (Discoll) Stout; children, Tammy Zeedyk, Timmy Stout; great grandchildren, Damen Elder and Bishop Klinger.&nbsp;Survivors include his children, Toni Klinger, Terry Stout; brother, Kenneth Stout; sister, Cora Mae Gleason; grandchildren, Sarra Reeves, Daniel Stout (Alisa, Kathleen Baker (Phillip, Shawn Zeedyk (Siara, Kristina Zeedyk (Keith, Nicole Beatty (Austin, Jacob Cunningham, Bryan Hatch and Kurt Klinger; great grandchildren, Brooke Keller, Emaley Reeves, Kamron Reeves, Bobbie Stout, Alice Baker, Macie Baker, Maleah Beatty, Landen Beatty, Liam Beatty, Jordon Zeedyk, Jace Zeedyk, Jacob Woodring, Dustin Woodring, Vanessa Woodring, Mariah Ortiz and Hallie Elder.&nbsp;Visitation will be Monday November 18, 2019 from 2-7 PM with Family from 5-7 PM at Roselawn HeightsMemorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at Tuesday November 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to VFW or American Legion Riders in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.&nbsp;For online condolences contact Roselawn atwww.roselawnsalina.com

Billy Ray Stout

<img src="https://www.nsrfh.com/fh_live/11000/11047/images/obituaries/6763179_fbs.jpg">Charles Edward Lilley, age 95, of Longford, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. Edward was born on January 17, 1924, to Jesse Peter and Mable Hazel (Malcolm) Lilley. On a Sunday afternoon January 28, 1945, Edward married Bessie Irene Benfer in the Benfer home east of Longford, to this union they had two sons, Eugene and Dennis. Edward grew up on a farm southeast of Longford and farmed full time in the Longford area. He worked for Francis Haas delivering Longford water and later bought the Longford Water Service, which he drove a 1967 Chevy delivering water to many rural customers. He was also a part of building the Longford Church. Edward attended Longford Grade School and graduated from Longford High School in 1942. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, he worked roads for the Athelstane Township and served on the Walker Grade School board. Edward was a member of the Longford American Legion and a member of the Longford Bethel United Methodist Church. Edward enjoyed farming, also his hobbies were woodworking, helping his wife Bessie in the garden and fishing. He is survived by his wife Bessie; son Eugene and wife Virginia, Longford; 7 grandchildren,&nbsp;Debra and husband Brian Moon, Clay Center, Paula and husband Gerald Sheridan, Hutchinson, Steven and wife Pam Lilley, Clay Center and Daniel, Timothy, David and James Lilley, South Carolina; 6 great grandchildren, Cody and Dylan Moon, Clay Center, Trent Sheridan, Hutchinson, Stephanie Lilley, Clay Center, Natalie Lilley, South Carolina, Adam Lilley, South Carolina; 3 step great grandchildren, Nicholas Sheridan, Hutchinson, Mindy Sheridan, Hutchinson, Courtney (Phillip) Snyder of Pratt; 1 step great-great-granddaughter, Maya Sheridan, Hutchinson; 1 brother, Kenneth and wife Dorothy, Silver Lake and many nieces and nephews. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, a son Dennis, sister Lorene Neaderhiser and her husband Raymond. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 20, at 10:30AM at the Longford United Methodist Church. Burial at Athlestane Cemetery with full military honors. Respect calls will be Tuesday, November 19, from 3-8PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home with family greeting friends from 3-6PM.A memorial has been established for Edward Lilley Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date by the family c/o the funeral home.

Charles Edward Lilley

Percy Lee Schrader, 87, lifelong resident of Herington, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at St. Luke’s Living Center in Marion, Kansas. He was born on December 21, 1931, in Latimer, Kansas the son of Edwin Carl and Agnes Kathryn (Biehler) Schrader. Funeral Service will be held at10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington, with Pastor Amy Truhe, officiating.&nbsp;Military Honors will be presented at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington. The family will receive friends Friday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel. Percy graduated from Herington High School in 1949, and joined the U.S. Air Force in December of 1950 until December of 1954, during the Korean War. He married Leila Mae Knight on June 6, 1953, in Herington. He worked for Beech Aircraft from 1950-1960 and was a school bus driver for USD #487 for 18 years. After working at Beech Aircraft, he worked at Fort Riley in Civil Service until his retirement in 1984.&nbsp;Farming crops and cattle from his youth, until he left the rural home&nbsp;required work&nbsp;daily and gave him great pleasure.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, and square dancing. His loving family includes his sons and their wives, Pastor Gary and Liz Schrader of Herington, Tim and Michal Schrader of White City, Kansas, Bill and Carrie Schrader of Goddard, Kansas and Ron and Jenny Schrader of Wichita, Kansas; three sister-in-laws, Milly Schrader, Mary Lynn Mitchell, Billie Jean Sonnenberg; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leila Mae in 2016; and a brother, Glen Schrader. Memorial contributions&nbsp;may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Percy at ymzfh.com

Percy Lee Schrader

Nora F. Shaffer, 107, of Salina, passed away Oct. 30, 2019. Nora was born March 16, 1912, in Milan, Wash., to Edward F. and Laura Riley. She married Oliver lee Shaffer, March 28, 1932 in Dodge City, moved to Hutchinson in 1939, and then to Delphos in 1946. She assisted Lee with Shaffer’s Recreation, in Delphos, for 15 years, and worked at the Delphos and Minneapolis Rest Homes until retiring. Nora was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Delphos. Survivors: son, Donald Shaffer (Sylvia) of Salina; daughters, Donna Jordan (Dave) of Greely, Colo., Laura Rowley of Los Gatos, Calif., and Denise Morganthaler (Mike) of Edmond, Okla.; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Tonya Shea and Sheryl Ruach. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Oliver; stepmother, Fanny Riley; brothers, Bernard and Orville Riley; sisters, Mary Lou Grimm and Patricia Parks Pointer; sons-in-law, Larry Rowley and Delmer Gardner; and grandson, Davis Rowley. Funeral arrangements for the spring will be announced at a later date. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.