Rebecca Torres Drennan, 70, Yucca Valley, California, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on January 31, 2020. Becky is a former resident of both Delphos and Minneapolis, Kansas. Becky was born January 17, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Jose and Janie (Ramirez) Torres.

Becky was born in Detroit, but grew up in Redondo Beach, California. Becky married Lucky Drennan in 1981. Together, they moved from California to Kansas where they raised their three children. Becky worked extremely hard to help support her family, even working three jobs at one time. Her strong work ethic was ingrained into all of her children. What Becky loved most was cheering on her children and grandchildren in sports; she was their biggest fan. Becky also loved coaching the Delphos junior high girls basketball team and Susie’s summer softball team.

Becky had a lifelong friend Cathy Vansant, who’s friendship she cherished. Together, they took their last best friends trip to the east coast visiting both the Canadian and New York sides of Niagara Falls, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Becky and Cathy raised their children together creating a lifetime of memories to reminiscence upon when getting together. Thank you Cathy for always being a source of strength for mom.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Lucky.

Survivors include her children Jeremy (Marilyn, Susie (Steven, Shawn (Lluvia, grandchildren Alexis, Dominic, Leila, Cannan, Lucky, Kruz, Sofia, Sidney, and Charlie. Sisters Susie Barnes, Annie Jones, Lucy Torres, and Jeanette Mendez and brothers Sammy, Emanuel, and Gary Torres as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A private memorial service was held with close friends and family in California.

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 </figure>Rebecca Torres Drennan, 70, Yucca Valley, California, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on January 31, 2020. Becky is a former resident of both Delphos and Minneapolis, Kansas. Becky was born January 17, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Jose and Janie (Ramirez) Torres.Becky was born in Detroit, but grew up in Redondo Beach, California. Becky married Lucky Drennan in 1981. Together, they moved from California to Kansas where they raised their three children. Becky worked extremely hard to help support her family, even working three jobs at one time. Her strong work ethic was ingrained into all of her children. What Becky loved most was cheering on her children and grandchildren in sports; she was their biggest fan. Becky also loved coaching the Delphos junior high girls basketball team and Susie’s summer softball team.Becky had a lifelong friend Cathy Vansant, who’s friendship she cherished. Together, they took their last best friends trip to the east coast visiting both the Canadian and New York sides of Niagara Falls, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Becky and Cathy raised their children together creating a lifetime of memories to reminiscence upon when getting together. Thank you Cathy for always being a source of strength for mom.Becky was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Lucky.Survivors include her children Jeremy (Marilyn, Susie (Steven, Shawn (Lluvia, grandchildren Alexis, Dominic, Leila, Cannan, Lucky, Kruz, Sofia, Sidney, and Charlie. Sisters Susie Barnes, Annie Jones, Lucy Torres, and Jeanette Mendez and brothers Sammy, Emanuel, and Gary Torres as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.A private memorial service was held with close friends and family in California.

Rebecca Torres Drennan

Kaye Barrett, daughter of Roscoe Banister and Blanche (Haynes) Banister was born August 4, 1931 at Traer, Kansas and passed away on February 9, 2020 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS at the age of 88.

Kaye was united in marriage to Richard A. Barrett Sr. on August 26, 1951 and to this union two children were born, Richard and Terri.

Kaye was a member of the United Methodist Church of Republic, KS, United Methodist Women.&nbsp;&nbsp; She and her husband Richard were house parents of Youthville for ten years.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was the accompanist for many school programs and funerals for many years, she was a member of the Farmerettes singing group for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Blanche Banister, husband, Richard A. Barrett Sr., daughter in law, Darlene Barrett, two brothers, Durward and Paul.

She is survived by one son, Richard Barrett Jr. of Wichita, KS, one daughter, Terri (Gary) Ritter of Manhattan, KS, five grandchildren, Christopher Ritter, Heath Ritter, Sabrina Ault, Craig Barrett, Madison Barrett, eight great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one brother, Terry Lee Banister of Mesa, AZ, one sister, Tharen McKee of Broomfield, CO, special friend, Alma Dean Johnson, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 15, 2020, United Methodist Church, Republic, KS, conducted by Pastor Lance Rundus.

Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 15, 2020, Downs Cemetery, Down, KS, conducted by Pastor Kathy Aeillo

Interment will be in the Downs Cemetery, Downs, KS

Memorials may be given to Kaye Barrett Memorial Fund.

Friends may call on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 1 PM to 8 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS, where the family will receive friends from

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

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of arrangements

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 </figure>Kaye Barrett, daughter of Roscoe Banister and Blanche (Haynes) Banister was born August 4, 1931 at Traer, Kansas and passed away on February 9, 2020 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS at the age of 88.Kaye was united in marriage to Richard A. Barrett Sr. on August 26, 1951 and to this union two children were born, Richard and Terri.Kaye was a member of the United Methodist Church of Republic, KS, United Methodist Women.&nbsp;&nbsp; She and her husband Richard were house parents of Youthville for ten years.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was the accompanist for many school programs and funerals for many years, she was a member of the Farmerettes singing group for many years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Blanche Banister, husband, Richard A. Barrett Sr., daughter in law, Darlene Barrett, two brothers, Durward and Paul.She is survived by one son, Richard Barrett Jr. of Wichita, KS, one daughter, Terri (Gary) Ritter of Manhattan, KS, five grandchildren, Christopher Ritter, Heath Ritter, Sabrina Ault, Craig Barrett, Madison Barrett, eight great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one brother, Terry Lee Banister of Mesa, AZ, one sister, Tharen McKee of Broomfield, CO, special friend, Alma Dean Johnson, other relatives and many friends.Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 15, 2020, United Methodist Church, Republic, KS, conducted by Pastor Lance Rundus.Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 15, 2020, Downs Cemetery, Down, KS, conducted by Pastor Kathy AeilloInterment will be in the Downs Cemetery, Downs, KSMemorials may be given to Kaye Barrett Memorial Fund.Friends may call on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 1 PM to 8 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS, where the family will receive friends from5 PM to 7 PM.Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.comBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of arrangements

Kaye Barrett



Melvin Irving Tarum, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020, with his children by his side at Brookdale in McPherson. He was born July 7, 1927, in Opheim, MT, the son of Atle and Jennie (Hanson) Tarum. Melvin graduated from Opheim High School in 1944 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Montana State in 1949. He served in the United States Navy during WW II from 1945 to 1946.

On June 27, 1954, Melvin was united in marriage to Eunice Emily Bentson at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson. Together, they raised three children, Daniel, Julie, and Nancy. Mel and Eunice were married for 63 years before her passing on April 13, 2018. After 40 years at the NCRA Refinery, Melvin retired in 1992 as Manager of Product Supply and Distribution.

Mel was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the Property Committee. He was also a lifetime member of American Legion Post #24 and member of V.F.W. Post #2715. He served on the McPherson Planning Commission for 25 years, with six of those as chairman. He served on the McPherson Museum Board for 15 years, the Rotary Club, the City Centennial Committee for the 1972 Centennial, Globe Refinery Committee, and on the Board of Directors of the Equus Beds Groundwater Management District.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Atle and Jennie Tarum, wife, Eunice Tarum, brothers, Francis Tarum and Clarence Tarum, brother-in-law, Gail Stensland, sister-in-law, Marie (Tarum) Ostrem, and daughter, Julie (Tarum) Tidd.

He is survived by son, Daniel Tarum of McPherson, KS; son-in-law and wife, David (Julie Tarum) Tidd and Laura Tidd of Iola, KS – David and Julie’s children: Joshua (Emily) Tidd and their son, Ezekiel Tidd, Joel (Leslie) Tidd, Jason Tidd, Jonathan Tidd, Jennifer Tidd, and Jessica Tidd; daughter, Nancy (David) Woodruff of Wichita, KS, and their children, Brandon, Kristin, and Ryan; sister, Elinor Stensland of Great Falls, MT; and sister-in-law, Rosalie Tarum of Great Falls, MT.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, February 14, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at New Gottland Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund, Montana State Engineering Dept., or McPherson Museum in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.



Melvin Irving Tarum, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020, with his children by his side at Brookdale in McPherson. He was born July 7, 1927, in Opheim, MT, the son of Atle and Jennie (Hanson) Tarum. Melvin graduated from Opheim High School in 1944 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Montana State in 1949. He served in the United States Navy during WW II from 1945 to 1946.On June 27, 1954, Melvin was united in marriage to Eunice Emily Bentson at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson. Together, they raised three children, Daniel, Julie, and Nancy. Mel and Eunice were married for 63 years before her passing on April 13, 2018. After 40 years at the NCRA Refinery, Melvin retired in 1992 as Manager of Product Supply and Distribution.Mel was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the Property Committee. He was also a lifetime member of American Legion Post #24 and member of V.F.W. Post #2715. He served on the McPherson Planning Commission for 25 years, with six of those as chairman. He served on the McPherson Museum Board for 15 years, the Rotary Club, the City Centennial Committee for the 1972 Centennial, Globe Refinery Committee, and on the Board of Directors of the Equus Beds Groundwater Management District.He is preceded in death by his parents, Atle and Jennie Tarum, wife, Eunice Tarum, brothers, Francis Tarum and Clarence Tarum, brother-in-law, Gail Stensland, sister-in-law, Marie (Tarum) Ostrem, and daughter, Julie (Tarum) Tidd.He is survived by son, Daniel Tarum of McPherson, KS; son-in-law and wife, David (Julie Tarum) Tidd and Laura Tidd of Iola, KS – David and Julie’s children: Joshua (Emily) Tidd and their son, Ezekiel Tidd, Joel (Leslie) Tidd, Jason Tidd, Jonathan Tidd, Jennifer Tidd, and Jessica Tidd; daughter, Nancy (David) Woodruff of Wichita, KS, and their children, Brandon, Kristin, and Ryan; sister, Elinor Stensland of Great Falls, MT; and sister-in-law, Rosalie Tarum of Great Falls, MT.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, February 14, 2020, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at New Gottland Lutheran Church Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund, Montana State Engineering Dept., or McPherson Museum in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Melvin Irving Tarum



Alice Marie (Hunsicker) Heine 78, passed away into her Saviors arms Friday morning February 7, 2020, in Franklin, North Carolina. In March 2019 she moved from Abilene, Kansas in with her daughter Karin where she lived the remainder of her life.

She was born to Glen West Hunsicker and Wilma Jean (Nichols) Hunsicker February 28, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas. Alice Hunsicker graduated with the class of 1959 from Topeka High School. Alice was married to Jerry Robert Heine June 29, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. Alice worked for Southwestern Bell for many years retiring in 1980. She went on to work for United Telephone Company before enjoying her retirement years at home. Alice testified that she had received Jesus Christ as her Savior while living in Scranton, Kansas. After moving to Lyndon, Kansas and then on to Abilene, Kansas she started attending Abilene Bible Baptist Church. She was baptized there and became a longtime member. She taught 3 and 4 year old Sunday School there for many years. She loved the people of Abilene Bible Baptist Church as family. Alice loved working in her flower garden and had a love for horses, dogs, and cats.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, March 2014. Her parents Glen and Wilma Jean Hunsicker. Her infant brother Alan Dean Hunsicker. Two sisters Twyla Beth (Hunsicker) Cunningham and Sharon Jean (Hunsicker) Glassburner.

Alice is survived by two brothers and one sister. David Hunsicker (Nancy) of California, Gary Hunsicker (Carol) of Kansas, Marilyn (Hunsicker) Goldsleger (Alex) of Pennsylvania.

Alice is also survived by four daughters and one son. Lory (Heine) Cover of Washington, Karin (Heine) Hillman of North Carolina, Brenda (Heine) McNair of Kansas, Ginger Heine of Texas, and Joseph Heine (Rose) of Texas.

Grandchildren: Jason Cover, Wesley Cover (Brooke, Travis Cover (Antonia, Heather (Cover) Bernick (Skylar). Benjamin Hillman (Lauren, Josh Hillman, Jessica Hillman, Juliana Hillman.

Storm Didas, Nathan Didas (Christel, Willie McNair, Brianna McNair, Kaylynn McNair.

Jasmine Heine. Gracie Heine, Grant Heine, Thomas Heine.

Great-grandchildren: David and Wyatt Cover, and Abigail Bernick. Julian, Daniel, Corban, Isabell, Rosa, Naomi, and Nathan Hillman. Skylar Didas.

The family will receive friends 5:30 - 6:30 PM Thursday February 13th at the Danner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday February 14th at the Abilene Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Carson Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Abilene Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Abilene Bible Baptist Church.



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Alice Marie (Hunsicker) Heine 78, passed away into her Saviors arms Friday morning February 7, 2020, in Franklin, North Carolina. In March 2019 she moved from Abilene, Kansas in with her daughter Karin where she lived the remainder of her life.She was born to Glen West Hunsicker and Wilma Jean (Nichols) Hunsicker February 28, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas. Alice Hunsicker graduated with the class of 1959 from Topeka High School. Alice was married to Jerry Robert Heine June 29, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. Alice worked for Southwestern Bell for many years retiring in 1980. She went on to work for United Telephone Company before enjoying her retirement years at home. Alice testified that she had received Jesus Christ as her Savior while living in Scranton, Kansas. After moving to Lyndon, Kansas and then on to Abilene, Kansas she started attending Abilene Bible Baptist Church. She was baptized there and became a longtime member. She taught 3 and 4 year old Sunday School there for many years. She loved the people of Abilene Bible Baptist Church as family. Alice loved working in her flower garden and had a love for horses, dogs, and cats.Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, March 2014. Her parents Glen and Wilma Jean Hunsicker. Her infant brother Alan Dean Hunsicker. Two sisters Twyla Beth (Hunsicker) Cunningham and Sharon Jean (Hunsicker) Glassburner.Alice is survived by two brothers and one sister. David Hunsicker (Nancy) of California, Gary Hunsicker (Carol) of Kansas, Marilyn (Hunsicker) Goldsleger (Alex) of Pennsylvania.Alice is also survived by four daughters and one son. Lory (Heine) Cover of Washington, Karin (Heine) Hillman of North Carolina, Brenda (Heine) McNair of Kansas, Ginger Heine of Texas, and Joseph Heine (Rose) of Texas.Grandchildren: Jason Cover, Wesley Cover (Brooke, Travis Cover (Antonia, Heather (Cover) Bernick (Skylar). Benjamin Hillman (Lauren, Josh Hillman, Jessica Hillman, Juliana Hillman.Storm Didas, Nathan Didas (Christel, Willie McNair, Brianna McNair, Kaylynn McNair.Jasmine Heine. Gracie Heine, Grant Heine, Thomas Heine.Great-grandchildren: David and Wyatt Cover, and Abigail Bernick. Julian, Daniel, Corban, Isabell, Rosa, Naomi, and Nathan Hillman. Skylar Didas.The family will receive friends 5:30 - 6:30 PM Thursday February 13th at the Danner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday February 14th at the Abilene Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Carson Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Abilene Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Abilene Bible Baptist Church.

Alice Marie (Hunsicker) Heine



Edward William Sherman, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 7th, 2020.

He was born in Salina, Kansas on March 9, 1937, a son of the late Florence and Edward Sherman.

Edward attended school in Gentry, Arkansas, Salina, Kansas, and received his GED from Garden City Community College. He retired from International Union of Operating Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri in 1997.

Survivors include his wife, LaVaun of the home; three sisters, Shirley Miller of Springfield, Missouri, Mary Muzingo of Streetman, Texas, Elizabeth Wooley of Boerne, Texas; two step brothers, Robert Duffield and George Duffield, both of Pompano Beach, Florida.

Edward will be buried at Gypsum Hill Cemetery during a private family graveside.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.



Edward William Sherman, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 7th, 2020.He was born in Salina, Kansas on March 9, 1937, a son of the late Florence and Edward Sherman.Edward attended school in Gentry, Arkansas, Salina, Kansas, and received his GED from Garden City Community College. He retired from International Union of Operating Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri in 1997.Survivors include his wife, LaVaun of the home; three sisters, Shirley Miller of Springfield, Missouri, Mary Muzingo of Streetman, Texas, Elizabeth Wooley of Boerne, Texas; two step brothers, Robert Duffield and George Duffield, both of Pompano Beach, Florida.Edward will be buried at Gypsum Hill Cemetery during a private family graveside.Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Edward William Sherman

Virgil “Ray” Thompson, age 78, of Beloit, Kansas entered into rest on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Jewell County Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on May 26, 1941 in Cimarron, Kansas to Virgil Elmer and Lucille (Ray) Thompson.

Ray was a graduate of Cimarron High School. Right after high school, Ray proudly entered into the Army service, then later graduating from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;

Ray was a member of the American Legion, Beloit, KS.

He loved all sports and excelled in all of them. Ray was particularly proud of his time playing football for the Army, and playing both football and basketball at Ft. Hays State University. &nbsp;In later years, once he couldn’t play sports himself anymore, he followed them very closely and became a statistician. Ray enjoyed spending time with his family and most of all, his grandkids. He also loved spending his time hunting and fishing.

Ray owned and operated T &amp; R Truck in Beloit, KS.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa, Beloit, KS; son, Aaron (Sara, Jefferson City, MO; daughter, Lori (Curt, Jewell, KS; son, Ryan (Laura, Pierre, SD; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; Brother, Donald (Christina, Flint, MI; Sister-in-law, Emily, Kansas City, MO; a host of nieces and nephews, honorary Brothers, Richard Morrison “Flappy” and Bob Elliott “Ed”, and many extended family members. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Lucille and brother, Glenn Thompson

Ray chose cremation. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the St. Theresa Catholic Church, Mankato, KS. &nbsp;

The family suggests memorials be made out to Wounded Warrior Project or the St. Theresa Catholic Church, Mankato in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;www.melbymortuary.com.

Virgil “Ray” Thompson, age 78, of Beloit, Kansas entered into rest on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Jewell County Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on May 26, 1941 in Cimarron, Kansas to Virgil Elmer and Lucille (Ray) Thompson.Ray was a graduate of Cimarron High School. Right after high school, Ray proudly entered into the Army service, then later graduating from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;Ray was a member of the American Legion, Beloit, KS.He loved all sports and excelled in all of them. Ray was particularly proud of his time playing football for the Army, and playing both football and basketball at Ft. Hays State University. &nbsp;In later years, once he couldn’t play sports himself anymore, he followed them very closely and became a statistician. Ray enjoyed spending time with his family and most of all, his grandkids. He also loved spending his time hunting and fishing.Ray owned and operated T &amp; R Truck in Beloit, KS.He is survived by his wife, Theresa, Beloit, KS; son, Aaron (Sara, Jefferson City, MO; daughter, Lori (Curt, Jewell, KS; son, Ryan (Laura, Pierre, SD; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; Brother, Donald (Christina, Flint, MI; Sister-in-law, Emily, Kansas City, MO; a host of nieces and nephews, honorary Brothers, Richard Morrison “Flappy” and Bob Elliott “Ed”, and many extended family members. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Lucille and brother, Glenn ThompsonRay chose cremation. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the St. Theresa Catholic Church, Mankato, KS. &nbsp;The family suggests memorials be made out to Wounded Warrior Project or the St. Theresa Catholic Church, Mankato in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;www.melbymortuary.com.

Virgil “Ray” Thompson



Barbara Maxine Crane, 86, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away with her family at her side at 12:25 a.m., Sunday, February 9th, 2020 peacefully, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

Barbara was born in Denver, Colorado on August 28, 1933, a daughter of Anna Christine (Petersen) and Elbert Eugene Caldwell.

Barbara attended the Fort Logan, Colorado schools and graduated from South Denver High School, Denver, Colorado.

Barbara M. Caldwell was united in marriage to Les Crane on September 19, 1959. Les died on November 24, 2014.

She was a member of Roxbury United Parish Roxbury, Kansas.

Barbara was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. Through the years, Barbara worked the Canton Pilot newspaper as a writer for her weekly column, and retired as the secretary to the President at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas.

Barbara enjoyed Bingo, watching tv, sewing, quilting, working on crafts, cooking, baking, reading, was a sports nut and was up on all the latest, and her love of life was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids.

She is survived by her children, William Crane and wife Cindy, of Roxbury, Kansas, Michael Crane and wife Shelly, of Abilene, Kansas, and Susan Durall and husband Tom, of Roxbury, Kansas; her sister, Mikkie Holding, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming; her 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Elbert Caldwell; her husband, Les; her two brothers, Jack and Dick Caldwell and a sister, Ellen Caldwell.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury, Kansas, with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.

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



Barbara Maxine Crane, 86, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away with her family at her side at 12:25 a.m., Sunday, February 9th, 2020 peacefully, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.Barbara was born in Denver, Colorado on August 28, 1933, a daughter of Anna Christine (Petersen) and Elbert Eugene Caldwell.Barbara attended the Fort Logan, Colorado schools and graduated from South Denver High School, Denver, Colorado.Barbara M. Caldwell was united in marriage to Les Crane on September 19, 1959. Les died on November 24, 2014.She was a member of Roxbury United Parish Roxbury, Kansas.Barbara was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. Through the years, Barbara worked the Canton Pilot newspaper as a writer for her weekly column, and retired as the secretary to the President at Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas.Barbara enjoyed Bingo, watching tv, sewing, quilting, working on crafts, cooking, baking, reading, was a sports nut and was up on all the latest, and her love of life was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids.She is survived by her children, William Crane and wife Cindy, of Roxbury, Kansas, Michael Crane and wife Shelly, of Abilene, Kansas, and Susan Durall and husband Tom, of Roxbury, Kansas; her sister, Mikkie Holding, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming; her 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Elbert Caldwell; her husband, Les; her two brothers, Jack and Dick Caldwell and a sister, Ellen Caldwell.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury, Kansas, with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barbara Crane memorial fund and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Barbara Maxine Crane

A memorial service will be at 11 AM Saturday, February 15 at the Dispatch Christian Church. 

Cremation was chosen &amp; there will be no visitation. 

Randy VandeRietAugust 23, 1946 - February 07, 2020A memorial service will be at 11 AM Saturday, February 15 at the Dispatch Christian Church. Cremation was chosen &amp; there will be no visitation. Memorials will be announced.

Randy VandeRiet

Glenn was born on July 18, 1935, to Dutch immigrants who made their way to Jersey City, NJ by way of Ellis Island. Although Glenn spent much of his adult life in Delaware, his home across the harbor from the Statue of Liberty was where his heart remained. At age 19, he married a spunky Puerto Rican girl, which was not a widely accepted choice at that time. Together they raised 3 sons and he was fiercely loyal to his family. Glenn often worked several jobs to provide his family with every opportunity possible.

In addition to being a member of the Coast Guard Reserves from 1953-1961, Glenn worked many years for DuPont and enjoyed working in the automotive parts department, at Sears, until he retired.

Glenn had a sharp tongue and a quick wit; a wit that caused a lot of eye rolls at family gatherings!!&nbsp;

Glenn had a great many loves in his life. He loved to laugh and cracking jokes with his boys was his favorite pastime. He LOVED his Yankees. His fondest memory was the day his father took him to see Joe DiMaggio play at Yankee Stadium.&nbsp;

He LOVED to drive and considered Consumer Reports to be the only place to get reliable information about cars. He read it religiously and loved to talk about what he learned and give advice.

He loved music. Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet topped the list but he also really enjoyed Michael Buble. He filled the halls of Hilltop Retirement Lodge with his music and always had time to to talk about jazz with anyone who wanted to listen. He loved good food - he did NOT consider biscuits/gravy or BBQ meatballs “good food” and at Hilltop, he would tell anyone who would listen, just that! He loved his boys and he loved to be in their presence. He loved his 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He loved his Catholic Faith. Glenn was raised a Presbyterian but drove his boys to Catholic mass each week, at their request. At the age of 82, he finally joined his family as a member of the Catholic Church. He said it just had to be. It was very important to him that his family could worship together. He was a proud Blujay grandparent and loved St. John’s. He enjoyed being an honorary Kansan. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and faith. Glenn left this life surrounded by his family and covered in love.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Cornelia De Kler, his wife of 64 years, Carmen Torres De Kler, his son Roy De Kler, and his infant son, Rory.

He is survived by his sister, Sue Baglino(Frank, his children Gary De Kler(Emma, and Randy De Kler(Felisa, 3 grandchildren, Samantha Hicks, Catherine DiNuzzo(Dave, and Glenn De Kler(Jessica) and 8 grandchildren: Isaac, Jeremy, Claire, and Joel Hicks and Lily, Emma, David, and Maria DiNuzzo.

Memorial services will be at 10 AM Monday, February 17 at the St. John's Catholic Church. A rosary service will be at 7 PM Sunday, February 16 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home, &amp; the family will be available to visit with friends from 6 PM until the rosary service begins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Great Grandchildren's Education Fund.

Glenn De KlerJuly 18, 1935 - February 06, 2020Glenn was born on July 18, 1935, to Dutch immigrants who made their way to Jersey City, NJ by way of Ellis Island. Although Glenn spent much of his adult life in Delaware, his home across the harbor from the Statue of Liberty was where his heart remained. At age 19, he married a spunky Puerto Rican girl, which was not a widely accepted choice at that time. Together they raised 3 sons and he was fiercely loyal to his family. Glenn often worked several jobs to provide his family with every opportunity possible.In addition to being a member of the Coast Guard Reserves from 1953-1961, Glenn worked many years for DuPont and enjoyed working in the automotive parts department, at Sears, until he retired.Glenn had a sharp tongue and a quick wit; a wit that caused a lot of eye rolls at family gatherings!!&nbsp;Glenn had a great many loves in his life. He loved to laugh and cracking jokes with his boys was his favorite pastime. He LOVED his Yankees. His fondest memory was the day his father took him to see Joe DiMaggio play at Yankee Stadium.&nbsp;He LOVED to drive and considered Consumer Reports to be the only place to get reliable information about cars. He read it religiously and loved to talk about what he learned and give advice.He loved music. Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet topped the list but he also really enjoyed Michael Buble. He filled the halls of Hilltop Retirement Lodge with his music and always had time to to talk about jazz with anyone who wanted to listen. He loved good food - he did NOT consider biscuits/gravy or BBQ meatballs “good food” and at Hilltop, he would tell anyone who would listen, just that! He loved his boys and he loved to be in their presence. He loved his 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He loved his Catholic Faith. Glenn was raised a Presbyterian but drove his boys to Catholic mass each week, at their request. At the age of 82, he finally joined his family as a member of the Catholic Church. He said it just had to be. It was very important to him that his family could worship together. He was a proud Blujay grandparent and loved St. John’s. He enjoyed being an honorary Kansan. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and faith. Glenn left this life surrounded by his family and covered in love.He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Cornelia De Kler, his wife of 64 years, Carmen Torres De Kler, his son Roy De Kler, and his infant son, Rory.He is survived by his sister, Sue Baglino(Frank, his children Gary De Kler(Emma, and Randy De Kler(Felisa, 3 grandchildren, Samantha Hicks, Catherine DiNuzzo(Dave, and Glenn De Kler(Jessica) and 8 grandchildren: Isaac, Jeremy, Claire, and Joel Hicks and Lily, Emma, David, and Maria DiNuzzo.Memorial services will be at 10 AM Monday, February 17 at the St. John's Catholic Church. A rosary service will be at 7 PM Sunday, February 16 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home, &amp; the family will be available to visit with friends from 6 PM until the rosary service begins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Great Grandchildren's Education Fund.

Glenn De Kler

June Loydene (Spradley) Boyer, 78, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska on June 23, 1941, the eighth of nine children, and fifth daughter, to Claud and Dorothy (Pabst) Spradley.

June graduated from Hebron High School in 1959, and attended Commercial Business School in Omaha.&nbsp; She moved to Lincoln in 1961 and worked at Midwest Life Insurance Company.

On June 2, 1962 she was married to Eldon Boyer in Hebron, Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union four children were born.

In 1963 June and Eldon moved to Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1976 she went to work at Republic County Hospital as a ward clerk.&nbsp; She retired in September of 2006.&nbsp; She enjoyed being a wife, mother, and grandmother.&nbsp; Her hobbies were bowling, reading, puzzles, and all things Elvis.&nbsp; She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s many activities.&nbsp; She was an avid sports fan, particularly the Huskers and Royals.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Claud Spradley, her brothers John &nbsp;Spradley (Dorothy, Russell Spradley (Nancy, and Larry Spradley, and sisters Donita Brennan (Keith, Fern Hughes (Larry, Janice Eldredge, and nephew Terry Spradley.

She is survived by her husband Eldon, son Brad Boyer (Jill) of Belleville, Kansas; daughter Becky Snavely (Bob) of Liberty, Missouri; daughter Bonny Angell (Jake) of Shawnee, Kansas; and son Bobby Boyer of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren Alexandria, Brody, Hannah, Rylan, and Leah. &nbsp;&nbsp;She is also survived by sisters Hope Brennan (Delmar) of Lincoln, and Carol Nicholson of Bozeman, MT. June is also survived by many other family members, and a community of friends.

Visitation will be Monday, February 10, 2020, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville, with Rosary and Vigil Service following at 6:00 pm at St. Edward Catholic Church, in Belleville. The family will greet friends at the Sacred Heart Center (parish hall) following the rosary service. &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday February 11, 2020, at 10:00 am, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Belleville, with Father Henry Baxa officiating, burial following at Belleville City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital to benefit the Hematology and Oncology Units, and may be sent in care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Boyer family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>June Loydene (Spradley) Boyer, 78, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska on June 23, 1941, the eighth of nine children, and fifth daughter, to Claud and Dorothy (Pabst) Spradley.June graduated from Hebron High School in 1959, and attended Commercial Business School in Omaha.&nbsp; She moved to Lincoln in 1961 and worked at Midwest Life Insurance Company.On June 2, 1962 she was married to Eldon Boyer in Hebron, Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union four children were born.In 1963 June and Eldon moved to Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1976 she went to work at Republic County Hospital as a ward clerk.&nbsp; She retired in September of 2006.&nbsp; She enjoyed being a wife, mother, and grandmother.&nbsp; Her hobbies were bowling, reading, puzzles, and all things Elvis.&nbsp; She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s many activities.&nbsp; She was an avid sports fan, particularly the Huskers and Royals.June was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Claud Spradley, her brothers John &nbsp;Spradley (Dorothy, Russell Spradley (Nancy, and Larry Spradley, and sisters Donita Brennan (Keith, Fern Hughes (Larry, Janice Eldredge, and nephew Terry Spradley.She is survived by her husband Eldon, son Brad Boyer (Jill) of Belleville, Kansas; daughter Becky Snavely (Bob) of Liberty, Missouri; daughter Bonny Angell (Jake) of Shawnee, Kansas; and son Bobby Boyer of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren Alexandria, Brody, Hannah, Rylan, and Leah. &nbsp;&nbsp;She is also survived by sisters Hope Brennan (Delmar) of Lincoln, and Carol Nicholson of Bozeman, MT. June is also survived by many other family members, and a community of friends.Visitation will be Monday, February 10, 2020, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville, with Rosary and Vigil Service following at 6:00 pm at St. Edward Catholic Church, in Belleville. The family will greet friends at the Sacred Heart Center (parish hall) following the rosary service. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday February 11, 2020, at 10:00 am, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Belleville, with Father Henry Baxa officiating, burial following at Belleville City Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital to benefit the Hematology and Oncology Units, and may be sent in care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Boyer family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

June Loydene (Spradley) Boyer

Erwin D. Havel, son of Leon E. Havel and Olive E. (Beneda) Havel was born

October 6, 1947 at Belleville, KS and passed away on February 4, 2020 at his home in Hutchinson, KS at the age of 72.

Erwin graduated from Cuba High School, Cuba, KS and Beloit Technical College, Beloit, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Carol S. Kolman on August 21, 1966 and to this union three daughters were born, Shari, Kristy, Cathy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Erwin served with the United States Air Force.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Olive Havel, granddaughter, Jessica Wagner, one brother, Marlin Havel.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Carol S. Havel of Hutchinson, KS, three daughters, Shari (Scott) Barnhart of Hutchinson, KS, Kristy (DeWayne) Wagner-Cagle of Grand Forks, ND, Cathy Havel of Hutchinson, KS, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Private family Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Erwin D. Havel memorial fund.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of arrangements.

Erwin D. Havel, son of Leon E. Havel and Olive E. (Beneda) Havel was bornOctober 6, 1947 at Belleville, KS and passed away on February 4, 2020 at his home in Hutchinson, KS at the age of 72.Erwin graduated from Cuba High School, Cuba, KS and Beloit Technical College, Beloit, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Carol S. Kolman on August 21, 1966 and to this union three daughters were born, Shari, Kristy, Cathy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Erwin served with the United States Air Force.He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Olive Havel, granddaughter, Jessica Wagner, one brother, Marlin Havel.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Carol S. Havel of Hutchinson, KS, three daughters, Shari (Scott) Barnhart of Hutchinson, KS, Kristy (DeWayne) Wagner-Cagle of Grand Forks, ND, Cathy Havel of Hutchinson, KS, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.Cremation was chosen.There will be no services or visitation.Private family Inurnment will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to Erwin D. Havel memorial fund.Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.comBachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS in charge of arrangements.

Erwin D. Havel

Neoma M. Thaemert-Baer, 95, passed away February 7, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born March 11, 1924 in Lincoln, KS to John Henry Karl Meier and Minnie Augusta (Semlow) Meier.

Neoma was a homemaker and a farmwife. She was a longtime resident of Sylvan Grove, KS where she was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the church’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

Neoma is survived by her sons, John Thaemert (Shelley) of Sylvan Grove and Steve Thaemert (Diane Kramer-Thaemert) of Parkville, MO; grandchildren, James C. Thaemert, Rachel Thaemert-Miller (Austin, Katherine L. Thaemert-Johnson (Cory, and Mitchell R. Thaemert (Jennifer Metzger-Thaemert); great grandson, Bennett Lyle Miller; and brother, Herbert Meier (Nancy) of Scottsdale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilmer and Buz; sister, Della; and brothers, Loren, Victor, Leo, and Earl.

Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church General Endowment Fund, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Neoma M. Thaemert-Baer, 95, passed away February 7, 2020 in Ellsworth. She was born March 11, 1924 in Lincoln, KS to John Henry Karl Meier and Minnie Augusta (Semlow) Meier.Neoma was a homemaker and a farmwife. She was a longtime resident of Sylvan Grove, KS where she was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the church’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.Neoma is survived by her sons, John Thaemert (Shelley) of Sylvan Grove and Steve Thaemert (Diane Kramer-Thaemert) of Parkville, MO; grandchildren, James C. Thaemert, Rachel Thaemert-Miller (Austin, Katherine L. Thaemert-Johnson (Cory, and Mitchell R. Thaemert (Jennifer Metzger-Thaemert); great grandson, Bennett Lyle Miller; and brother, Herbert Meier (Nancy) of Scottsdale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wilmer and Buz; sister, Della; and brothers, Loren, Victor, Leo, and Earl.Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove.Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church General Endowment Fund, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Neoma M. Thaemert-Baer

Ruth’s life began on June 6, 1925, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Schranz) Peters in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Blue Island, Illinois High School Class of 1942 and married Almus “Al” Richard Gantz on August 9, 1947, in Oaklawn, Illinois.

She was a homemaker and attended Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion. She loved K-State sports and played basketball in high school. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, embroidery and hand work.

Her loving family includes her husband, Al of Marion; children, Barbara Doyle of Richardson, Texas, Howard&nbsp; Gantz (Donna) of Kingman, Kansas, and Alice Martin (Tom Holtgrew) of Bonner Springs, Kansas; six grandchildren, Brian Doyle (Amy, Stephen Doyle (Angela Capio, David Gantz (Brittany Lagemann, Krystal Gantz-Fensky (Travis Fensky, Geoffrey Martin (Angie Flax, Andrea Martin; six great-grandchildren, Rose, Stella, Max, Bella, Benjamin and Lois.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jean Claussen and Laverne Albrecht. Ruth passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the age of 94 years old.

Ruth’s family will gather with friends on Tuesday, February 11, from 10-11:00 a.m. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. both at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 205 Elm Street, Marion. She will then be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the St. Luke Foundation in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Marion, Kansas 66861. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Ruth at www.ymzfh.com.

<h2>Ruth Louise (Peters) Gantz</h2>June 6, 1925~February 6, 2020(age 94)Ruth’s life began on June 6, 1925, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Schranz) Peters in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Blue Island, Illinois High School Class of 1942 and married Almus “Al” Richard Gantz on August 9, 1947, in Oaklawn, Illinois.She was a homemaker and attended Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion. She loved K-State sports and played basketball in high school. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, embroidery and hand work.Her loving family includes her husband, Al of Marion; children, Barbara Doyle of Richardson, Texas, Howard&nbsp; Gantz (Donna) of Kingman, Kansas, and Alice Martin (Tom Holtgrew) of Bonner Springs, Kansas; six grandchildren, Brian Doyle (Amy, Stephen Doyle (Angela Capio, David Gantz (Brittany Lagemann, Krystal Gantz-Fensky (Travis Fensky, Geoffrey Martin (Angie Flax, Andrea Martin; six great-grandchildren, Rose, Stella, Max, Bella, Benjamin and Lois.She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Jean Claussen and Laverne Albrecht. Ruth passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the age of 94 years old.Ruth’s family will gather with friends on Tuesday, February 11, from 10-11:00 a.m. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. both at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 205 Elm Street, Marion. She will then be laid to rest in Marion CemeteryIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the St. Luke Foundation in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, PO Box 96, Marion, Kansas 66861. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Ruth at www.ymzfh.com.

Ruth Louise (Peters) Gantz

January 26, 1943~February 5, 2020(age 77)

Thad's life began on January 26, 1943, the son of Arthur Lee and Myrtle Genevieve (Snelling) Meierhoff in Marion, Kansas. He graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1961 and then served his country in the US Army Reserves. He married Edith Jane "Janie" Hett on February 14, 1965, in Marion.

Thad worked on the family farm until he moved to town with his family. He worked at Lynn’s Truck and Tractor from 1973 to 1980. In 1980 it became Lynn’s Farm Equipment and he continued to work there until 1994. In 1994, he purchased Beaston’s Market and ran the store for 16 months. Upon selling the store, he began work for Sander’s Electric for the next four years. He continued as an electrician for the City of Marion until his retirement in 2008.&nbsp; After retirement, he worked part-time alongside his son, Chris, at Marion Marble and Granite. He was a Volunteer Fireman for 31 years serving as the Fire Chief from 2000 to 2005. He was a member of the Butler Community College Grizzlybacker Athletic Club, Lions Club, and a Boy Scout leader. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, bird watching, tinkering around, and watching westerns on television. He was also a history buff, and thoroughly enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities.

His loving family includes his wife of almost 55 years, Janie; children and their spouses, Chris (Kathy) Meierhoff of Marion, Denise (Todd) Carter of El Dorado, Christian (Stacey) Pedersen of Marion and Henrik (Anita) Pedersen of Denmark; grandchildren, Brandon and Erin Meierhoff, Austin, Landon and Mason Pedersen, Callie, Camden and Carly Carter, Camilla and Daniel Pedersen; one great-grandson, Keenan Meierhoff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Cecil Dean Meierhoff. Thad passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the age of 77 years old.

His family will gather with friends on Saturday, February 7, from 5-7 pm at the Yazel-Megli Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Marion Christian Church, 140 N Elm, Marion.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice, Marion Fire Department or St. Jude's Children's Hospital in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 205 Elm Street, Marion, Kansas 66861. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Thad at www.ymzfh.com

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 </figure><h2>Thad Lee Meierhoff</h2>January 26, 1943~February 5, 2020(age 77)Thad's life began on January 26, 1943, the son of Arthur Lee and Myrtle Genevieve (Snelling) Meierhoff in Marion, Kansas. He graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1961 and then served his country in the US Army Reserves. He married Edith Jane "Janie" Hett on February 14, 1965, in Marion.Thad worked on the family farm until he moved to town with his family. He worked at Lynn’s Truck and Tractor from 1973 to 1980. In 1980 it became Lynn’s Farm Equipment and he continued to work there until 1994. In 1994, he purchased Beaston’s Market and ran the store for 16 months. Upon selling the store, he began work for Sander’s Electric for the next four years. He continued as an electrician for the City of Marion until his retirement in 2008.&nbsp; After retirement, he worked part-time alongside his son, Chris, at Marion Marble and Granite. He was a Volunteer Fireman for 31 years serving as the Fire Chief from 2000 to 2005. He was a member of the Butler Community College Grizzlybacker Athletic Club, Lions Club, and a Boy Scout leader. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, bird watching, tinkering around, and watching westerns on television. He was also a history buff, and thoroughly enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities.His loving family includes his wife of almost 55 years, Janie; children and their spouses, Chris (Kathy) Meierhoff of Marion, Denise (Todd) Carter of El Dorado, Christian (Stacey) Pedersen of Marion and Henrik (Anita) Pedersen of Denmark; grandchildren, Brandon and Erin Meierhoff, Austin, Landon and Mason Pedersen, Callie, Camden and Carly Carter, Camilla and Daniel Pedersen; one great-grandson, Keenan Meierhoff.He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Cecil Dean Meierhoff. Thad passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the age of 77 years old.His family will gather with friends on Saturday, February 7, from 5-7 pm at the Yazel-Megli Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Marion Christian Church, 140 N Elm, Marion.Memorial contributions may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice, Marion Fire Department or St. Jude's Children's Hospital in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 205 Elm Street, Marion, Kansas 66861. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Thad at www.ymzfh.com

Thad Lee Meierhoff

Randa Lee Seals, 63 passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.

She was born May 7, 1956 in Council Grove, to Wilma (Billie) Cornell and Carl Proehl and attended Council Grove High School.

Randa was a homemaker and mother to her daughter Danna. Together they made their home in Council Grove, until it became necessary to be cared for by her sister Carla, and moved to Topeka.

Randa loved her family and she loved Jesus, attending Pleasant Ridge church for many years.

She enjoyed board games, word search puzzles, classic TV and birthday parties, especially her own.

She was preceded in death by her mother Billie Cornell and brother Doug Proehl.

She is survived by her daughter Danna of Topeka, her father Carl Proehl and wife Jan of Gilbert of Arizona, brother Rick Proehl of Chandler, Arizona, sister Dawn Sawyer and husband Jim of Eldorado, sister Carla Swisher and husband Lynn of Topeka, and several nieces, nephews and greats.

She requested cremation and we will celebrate her life on May 7th, 2020. It would have been her 64th Birthday. The celebration will include a graveside service at Four Mile Cemetery at 11:00am, followed by a Birthday party at Sawyer Funeral Home. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846, which will go to the Special Education Department of Council Grove High School.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Randa Lee Seals, 63 passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.She was born May 7, 1956 in Council Grove, to Wilma (Billie) Cornell and Carl Proehl and attended Council Grove High School.Randa was a homemaker and mother to her daughter Danna. Together they made their home in Council Grove, until it became necessary to be cared for by her sister Carla, and moved to Topeka.Randa loved her family and she loved Jesus, attending Pleasant Ridge church for many years.She enjoyed board games, word search puzzles, classic TV and birthday parties, especially her own.She was preceded in death by her mother Billie Cornell and brother Doug Proehl.She is survived by her daughter Danna of Topeka, her father Carl Proehl and wife Jan of Gilbert of Arizona, brother Rick Proehl of Chandler, Arizona, sister Dawn Sawyer and husband Jim of Eldorado, sister Carla Swisher and husband Lynn of Topeka, and several nieces, nephews and greats.She requested cremation and we will celebrate her life on May 7th, 2020. It would have been her 64th Birthday. The celebration will include a graveside service at Four Mile Cemetery at 11:00am, followed by a Birthday party at Sawyer Funeral Home. All are welcome.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846, which will go to the Special Education Department of Council Grove High School.&nbsp;

Randa Lee Seals

Trevor R. Thornton age 41 life-long resident of Osborne, Kansas passed away at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital on Thursday February 6th.&nbsp; He was born to Keith and Brenda (French) Thornton on December 22, 1978.&nbsp; He was a 1997 graduate of Osborne High School.&nbsp; &nbsp; Trevor was the lucky middle child.&nbsp; He has a big brother Brandon (Buck) Thornton and his little sister (Boogs) Megan Thornton Schoen. On June 8, 2002 Trevor was united in marriage to Keri Ann Cordill.&nbsp; Trevor was a long time employee of the Kansas Department of Transportation.&nbsp; At the time of his death he was the Highway Maintenance Supervisor for the Osborne sub area.

Growing up Trevor spent his summers on the Sarver place with his Uncle Lynn and Aunt Jacque.&nbsp; He loved being on the farm taking care of the cattle and the crops.&nbsp; He also liked coming in to town for breakfast every morning with his uncle Lynn.&nbsp; This started a life-long love for all things farming.&nbsp; When he wasn’t helping uncle Lynn he was riding around the countryside with both uncle Lynn and his uncle Billy. &nbsp;

Trevor was lucky to have the Eilert family as his second family.&nbsp; He spent lots of time with Jim and Deb and their three sons Jason, Judd and Josh.&nbsp; In Trevor’s high school years he also became friends with Kirk Mans, Jared Schurr and many others we are surely forgetting.&nbsp; There were many nights the boys spent riding around the country side drinking their favorite beverages and they might have ruined a few pickup trucks along the way.&nbsp; We’ll never tell.&nbsp; Trevor also introduced his little sister Megan to the wonders of Vera’s in Hunter.

In the late 90’s Jared and Trevor went and watched Jared’s brother race a Crazy Cruiser.&nbsp; It just so happened that uncle Lynn had an old Monte Carlo just sitting around.&nbsp; They turned that Monte into a cruiser and spent many nights having fun and taking the checkered flag.&nbsp; They got so good that someone from Nebraska claimed their race car.&nbsp; We’ll never know how they got that car home without the hood and trunk pins.&nbsp; From the cruiser Trev moved onto racing a hobby stock and eventually a stock car.&nbsp; Trevor and Keri spent many nights with Brian, Shan, Tracy, Lacey and Shaylon Holloway at the Minneapolis Raceway and other area tracks.&nbsp; Trevor loved every minute of being on a racetrack and all the people that he and Keri met.&nbsp; One of his dreams was to race at the Boone Speedway Super Nationals.&nbsp; In 2009 he fulfilled that dream.&nbsp; While he didn’t make the big dance like his brother in law Brady he had a tremendous amount of fun trying.&nbsp; Trevor’s love of racing extended to his brother Buck who raced a sport compact.&nbsp; One day Trevor’s brother cut the gas line in his sport compact&nbsp; and drove from his home in Nebraska to Osborne so that his brother could fix it.&nbsp; Trevor’s nephews and niece in Nebraska are carrying on the Thornton racing tradition by racing go karts. &nbsp;

On November 17, 2008 one of the greatest things to ever happen to Trevor and Keri was born, Kenley Ann Thornton better known as Squirrel.&nbsp; Trevor took to the role of daddy immediately as he was a natural.&nbsp; He was quick to get up in the night to help and in fact Kenley would only sleep at night for her daddy.&nbsp;

April 1, 2014 brought another blessing to the family with the addition of Tucker Ray Thornton better known as Willis P.&nbsp; Tuck arrived into the family with red hair and his dad’s tenacity.&nbsp; With the addition of Tucker, Trevor’s racing career came to a close and the family started camping. &nbsp;

Once Trevor and Keri purchased their camper it started a chain reaction.&nbsp; Pretty soon Brenda and Keith had a camper, Megan and Brady had a camper, Sheri and Wig purchased a camper, Cari and Rob purchased a camper and finally the last hold outs Judd and Hanna purchased a camper.&nbsp; Any summer weekend you could find the ENTIRE group at Waconda Lake.&nbsp; While at the lake Trevor spent many hours fishing and boating with his nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Trevor and his brother in law Brady spent many a day fishing for catfish and throwing out chum!

Trevor loved harvesting crops, it didn’t matter what the crop was he was in the thick of it helping to bring it in.&nbsp; In his early years he helped uncle Lynn.&nbsp; From there he helped Keith Brooks for several years.&nbsp; In 2007 Trevor started helping Loy and Kathy Willson on their farm.&nbsp; With the passing of Loy, Trevor helped Kathy prepare their farm for new owners and move her to South Dakota.&nbsp; In 2016, Trevor started helping Sheldon and Nolan Remus.&nbsp; The last few years of his life he made many new friends helping them.&nbsp; He especially loved going with Nolan to Salina. &nbsp;

Trevor was preceded in death by Keri’s fathers Sherd Cordill and Larry Droppleman, his grandpa Leland and grandma Noreen Thornton, his grandpa Steve Ballard, his grandpa Dick French and his aunt Bobi Jarret.

Trevor leaves behind to mourn his passing his wife Keri and his daughter Kenley and son Tucker of the home. His parents Keith and Brenda Thornton of Osborne.&nbsp; His mother-in-law Judy Droppleman of Osborne.&nbsp; His brother Buck Thornton wife Paige and Braydon, Avari and Reid of Nebraska City, Nebraska.&nbsp; His sister Megan Thornton Schoen husband Brady and Tyler, Jorden and Cambri of Downs, Kansas.&nbsp; Sister in law Sheri Conway and husband Wig and Felicity, Stasha and Bryan. Grandma Jeani and husband Rex Hyde of Osborne.&nbsp; Grandma Alice French of Osborne.&nbsp; His uncles Billy Thornton and Lynn Thornton of Osborne, his uncle Bo and aunt Linda French of Osborne, his aunt Lynn French of Salina, Kansas his aunt Jacque Thornton of Larned, Kansas his uncle Allen and Aunt Karen of Cawker City, Kansas, his aunt Vickie and uncle Dale Hopson of Council Bluffs, Iowa and a host of cousins and many many friends.

Visitation will be at the United Christian Church, Osborne, Sunday, February 9th from 4-8 p.m. with family present from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 10th at the church with interment following at Covert Cemetery, Osborne. Dress will be casual, If you show up in a suit Keri will send you home! Memorials may be made to Thornton Children’s Educational Fund.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Trevor R. Thornton age 41 life-long resident of Osborne, Kansas passed away at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital on Thursday February 6th.&nbsp; He was born to Keith and Brenda (French) Thornton on December 22, 1978.&nbsp; He was a 1997 graduate of Osborne High School.&nbsp; &nbsp; Trevor was the lucky middle child.&nbsp; He has a big brother Brandon (Buck) Thornton and his little sister (Boogs) Megan Thornton Schoen. On June 8, 2002 Trevor was united in marriage to Keri Ann Cordill.&nbsp; Trevor was a long time employee of the Kansas Department of Transportation.&nbsp; At the time of his death he was the Highway Maintenance Supervisor for the Osborne sub area.Growing up Trevor spent his summers on the Sarver place with his Uncle Lynn and Aunt Jacque.&nbsp; He loved being on the farm taking care of the cattle and the crops.&nbsp; He also liked coming in to town for breakfast every morning with his uncle Lynn.&nbsp; This started a life-long love for all things farming.&nbsp; When he wasn’t helping uncle Lynn he was riding around the countryside with both uncle Lynn and his uncle Billy. &nbsp;Trevor was lucky to have the Eilert family as his second family.&nbsp; He spent lots of time with Jim and Deb and their three sons Jason, Judd and Josh.&nbsp; In Trevor’s high school years he also became friends with Kirk Mans, Jared Schurr and many others we are surely forgetting.&nbsp; There were many nights the boys spent riding around the country side drinking their favorite beverages and they might have ruined a few pickup trucks along the way.&nbsp; We’ll never tell.&nbsp; Trevor also introduced his little sister Megan to the wonders of Vera’s in Hunter.In the late 90’s Jared and Trevor went and watched Jared’s brother race a Crazy Cruiser.&nbsp; It just so happened that uncle Lynn had an old Monte Carlo just sitting around.&nbsp; They turned that Monte into a cruiser and spent many nights having fun and taking the checkered flag.&nbsp; They got so good that someone from Nebraska claimed their race car.&nbsp; We’ll never know how they got that car home without the hood and trunk pins.&nbsp; From the cruiser Trev moved onto racing a hobby stock and eventually a stock car.&nbsp; Trevor and Keri spent many nights with Brian, Shan, Tracy, Lacey and Shaylon Holloway at the Minneapolis Raceway and other area tracks.&nbsp; Trevor loved every minute of being on a racetrack and all the people that he and Keri met.&nbsp; One of his dreams was to race at the Boone Speedway Super Nationals.&nbsp; In 2009 he fulfilled that dream.&nbsp; While he didn’t make the big dance like his brother in law Brady he had a tremendous amount of fun trying.&nbsp; Trevor’s love of racing extended to his brother Buck who raced a sport compact.&nbsp; One day Trevor’s brother cut the gas line in his sport compact&nbsp; and drove from his home in Nebraska to Osborne so that his brother could fix it.&nbsp; Trevor’s nephews and niece in Nebraska are carrying on the Thornton racing tradition by racing go karts. &nbsp;On November 17, 2008 one of the greatest things to ever happen to Trevor and Keri was born, Kenley Ann Thornton better known as Squirrel.&nbsp; Trevor took to the role of daddy immediately as he was a natural.&nbsp; He was quick to get up in the night to help and in fact Kenley would only sleep at night for her daddy.&nbsp;April 1, 2014 brought another blessing to the family with the addition of Tucker Ray Thornton better known as Willis P.&nbsp; Tuck arrived into the family with red hair and his dad’s tenacity.&nbsp; With the addition of Tucker, Trevor’s racing career came to a close and the family started camping. &nbsp;Once Trevor and Keri purchased their camper it started a chain reaction.&nbsp; Pretty soon Brenda and Keith had a camper, Megan and Brady had a camper, Sheri and Wig purchased a camper, Cari and Rob purchased a camper and finally the last hold outs Judd and Hanna purchased a camper.&nbsp; Any summer weekend you could find the ENTIRE group at Waconda Lake.&nbsp; While at the lake Trevor spent many hours fishing and boating with his nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Trevor and his brother in law Brady spent many a day fishing for catfish and throwing out chum!Trevor loved harvesting crops, it didn’t matter what the crop was he was in the thick of it helping to bring it in.&nbsp; In his early years he helped uncle Lynn.&nbsp; From there he helped Keith Brooks for several years.&nbsp; In 2007 Trevor started helping Loy and Kathy Willson on their farm.&nbsp; With the passing of Loy, Trevor helped Kathy prepare their farm for new owners and move her to South Dakota.&nbsp; In 2016, Trevor started helping Sheldon and Nolan Remus.&nbsp; The last few years of his life he made many new friends helping them.&nbsp; He especially loved going with Nolan to Salina. &nbsp;Trevor was preceded in death by Keri’s fathers Sherd Cordill and Larry Droppleman, his grandpa Leland and grandma Noreen Thornton, his grandpa Steve Ballard, his grandpa Dick French and his aunt Bobi Jarret.Trevor leaves behind to mourn his passing his wife Keri and his daughter Kenley and son Tucker of the home. His parents Keith and Brenda Thornton of Osborne.&nbsp; His mother-in-law Judy Droppleman of Osborne.&nbsp; His brother Buck Thornton wife Paige and Braydon, Avari and Reid of Nebraska City, Nebraska.&nbsp; His sister Megan Thornton Schoen husband Brady and Tyler, Jorden and Cambri of Downs, Kansas.&nbsp; Sister in law Sheri Conway and husband Wig and Felicity, Stasha and Bryan. Grandma Jeani and husband Rex Hyde of Osborne.&nbsp; Grandma Alice French of Osborne.&nbsp; His uncles Billy Thornton and Lynn Thornton of Osborne, his uncle Bo and aunt Linda French of Osborne, his aunt Lynn French of Salina, Kansas his aunt Jacque Thornton of Larned, Kansas his uncle Allen and Aunt Karen of Cawker City, Kansas, his aunt Vickie and uncle Dale Hopson of Council Bluffs, Iowa and a host of cousins and many many friends.Visitation will be at the United Christian Church, Osborne, Sunday, February 9th from 4-8 p.m. with family present from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 10th at the church with interment following at Covert Cemetery, Osborne. Dress will be casual, If you show up in a suit Keri will send you home! Memorials may be made to Thornton Children’s Educational Fund.&nbsp;

Trevor R. Thornton

Kimberly “Kim” Frahm, age 57, Concordia, Kansas, left this earthly life on Friday, February 7, 2020, at the Via-Christi St. Francis Specialty Hospital, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

She was born on May 14, 1962, in Marysville, Kansas to Shirley (Harries) Frahm.

Kim graduated from Concordia High School class of 1981.&nbsp;

Kim worked for Scott’s Specialty Supply in Concordia for 33 years as a seamstress.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Kim experienced fishing in her younger years with her aunt Lorene and cousins.&nbsp; Kim also had a love for animals and she took care of and raised many pets through the years.&nbsp; Kim also enjoyed gardening and watching home movies.

She is survived by her aunt, Lorene Hammon of Concordia and 6 cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley A. Frahm.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 1-8 pm at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Pastor Melanie Adams officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.

Memorial contributions are requested to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Kimberly “Kim” Frahm, age 57, Concordia, Kansas, left this earthly life on Friday, February 7, 2020, at the Via-Christi St. Francis Specialty Hospital, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She was born on May 14, 1962, in Marysville, Kansas to Shirley (Harries) Frahm.Kim graduated from Concordia High School class of 1981.&nbsp;Kim worked for Scott’s Specialty Supply in Concordia for 33 years as a seamstress.She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.Kim experienced fishing in her younger years with her aunt Lorene and cousins.&nbsp; Kim also had a love for animals and she took care of and raised many pets through the years.&nbsp; Kim also enjoyed gardening and watching home movies.She is survived by her aunt, Lorene Hammon of Concordia and 6 cousins.She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley A. Frahm.Visitation will be Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 1-8 pm at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia with Pastor Melanie Adams officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.Memorial contributions are requested to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Kimberly “Kim” Frahm



Steven Anthony Gunter, Abilene resident and co-owner of Midway Bar and Grill in Detroit, KS passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 4th 2020 at the age of 38.

Steven grew up in Independence Missouri and Urbana Missouri. He honorably served his country as a Petroleum Supply Specialist in the United States Army. Following his release from the military he was a man of many trades; from line cook to construction to candy maker to forklift driver to fishing the Bering Sea in Alaska. His final career as co-owner of Midway Bar and Grill was where he found that customers became friends... and those friends became family. During his time there he was an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and a driver when someone “over indulged”. He was the biker that would hold a mother’s child so she could finish her meal, the friend that would replace your tire or battery after he made you a burger. He was the man that would save a stray kitten, stop and pull a turtle out of the road and take it to safety, and always stopped to check on a stranded motorist. He was the husband that wanted everything for his wife, the father that raised his wife’s children as his own and he became a father figure to many other kids in the community… especially Faith Everhart and Matthew Hamm. He was the son that loved all his parents, biological and otherwise and the brother that would drop anything for his sisters. He was the grandfather of two and loved nothing more than spending time with and spoiling his grandbabies. He was a member of the Herington American Legion post 12 and American Legion Riders Chapter 12. It was there and at his bar he learned that family isn’t just blood, that it’s the people he stood by and helped and the same people that are now standing by his family. He never hesitated to lend a hand or organize a fundraiser or simply ask “what can I do?” He was his family’s rock, a true friend and his kind heart and generosity will live on.

Steven was proceeded in death by his father Victor Nave, sister Tracy Perryman, and brother Thomas Gunter. He left behind his wife of fifteen years Anna Gunter. His children Kayla Marie Hillers, Katherine Elizabeth Graham, and Anthony Jules Ny-Graham. The children he considered his own Faith Ronae Everhart and Matthew Kristopher Hamm. His grandchildren Roylee Grace Everhart and Braylon Zander Albertson. His parents Penny Perryman and Alice and Joe Gunter and sisters Robyn Yancey, Debra Gunter and Janice Crowe. He also left behind his Midway family and his biker brothers and sisters.

A service will be held on Saturday February 15th at 1pm at the National Guard Armory located at 1009 NW 8th Street in Abilene, KS. Friends and family are welcome to join us after the service for a celebration of his life at Midway Bar and Grill. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the Steven Gunter memorial fund at Danner Funeral Home 501N. Buckeye Abilene, KS. 647410.



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Steven Anthony Gunter, Abilene resident and co-owner of Midway Bar and Grill in Detroit, KS passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 4th 2020 at the age of 38.Steven grew up in Independence Missouri and Urbana Missouri. He honorably served his country as a Petroleum Supply Specialist in the United States Army. Following his release from the military he was a man of many trades; from line cook to construction to candy maker to forklift driver to fishing the Bering Sea in Alaska. His final career as co-owner of Midway Bar and Grill was where he found that customers became friends... and those friends became family. During his time there he was an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and a driver when someone “over indulged”. He was the biker that would hold a mother’s child so she could finish her meal, the friend that would replace your tire or battery after he made you a burger. He was the man that would save a stray kitten, stop and pull a turtle out of the road and take it to safety, and always stopped to check on a stranded motorist. He was the husband that wanted everything for his wife, the father that raised his wife’s children as his own and he became a father figure to many other kids in the community… especially Faith Everhart and Matthew Hamm. He was the son that loved all his parents, biological and otherwise and the brother that would drop anything for his sisters. He was the grandfather of two and loved nothing more than spending time with and spoiling his grandbabies. He was a member of the Herington American Legion post 12 and American Legion Riders Chapter 12. It was there and at his bar he learned that family isn’t just blood, that it’s the people he stood by and helped and the same people that are now standing by his family. He never hesitated to lend a hand or organize a fundraiser or simply ask “what can I do?” He was his family’s rock, a true friend and his kind heart and generosity will live on.Steven was proceeded in death by his father Victor Nave, sister Tracy Perryman, and brother Thomas Gunter. He left behind his wife of fifteen years Anna Gunter. His children Kayla Marie Hillers, Katherine Elizabeth Graham, and Anthony Jules Ny-Graham. The children he considered his own Faith Ronae Everhart and Matthew Kristopher Hamm. His grandchildren Roylee Grace Everhart and Braylon Zander Albertson. His parents Penny Perryman and Alice and Joe Gunter and sisters Robyn Yancey, Debra Gunter and Janice Crowe. He also left behind his Midway family and his biker brothers and sisters.A service will be held on Saturday February 15th at 1pm at the National Guard Armory located at 1009 NW 8th Street in Abilene, KS. Friends and family are welcome to join us after the service for a celebration of his life at Midway Bar and Grill. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the Steven Gunter memorial fund at Danner Funeral Home 501N. Buckeye Abilene, KS. 647410.

Steven Anthony Gunter

Gary Dean "Slick" Wilson, 56, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Abilene. He was born September 7, 1963 in Abilene, the son of George Keith and Elizabeth Ruth (Lind) Wilson. 

Growing up in Abilene Gary attended local schools. 

He had been employed by Brierton Engineering and Great Plains Manufacturing. 

He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Bryan Wilson and nephew Dale Wilson II. 

Gary is survived by: son, Shane Wilson of Lawrence; mother, Elizabeth Ruth Wilson of Abilene; sister, Linda (Johnny) Kinder of Abilene; brother, Dale (Karen) Wilson of Miltonvale and sister, Chris Hawk of Abilene. 

He had chosen cremation without services. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N, Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410. Danner Funeral Home is entrusted with local arrangements.

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 </figure>Gary Dean "Slick" Wilson, 56, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Abilene. He was born September 7, 1963 in Abilene, the son of George Keith and Elizabeth Ruth (Lind) Wilson. Growing up in Abilene Gary attended local schools. He had been employed by Brierton Engineering and Great Plains Manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Bryan Wilson and nephew Dale Wilson II. Gary is survived by: son, Shane Wilson of Lawrence; mother, Elizabeth Ruth Wilson of Abilene; sister, Linda (Johnny) Kinder of Abilene; brother, Dale (Karen) Wilson of Miltonvale and sister, Chris Hawk of Abilene. He had chosen cremation without services. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N, Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410. Danner Funeral Home is entrusted with local arrangements.

Gary Dean "Slick" Wilson



Patsy R. Nix, age 85, of Topeka, formerly of Abilene, passed away January 6, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.

Patsy was born January 14, 1935 in Shamrock, Texas the daughter of RosaLee (Pruitt) Bledsoe. She attended schools in Enid, Oklahoma, graduating from Memorial High Catholic School.

On April 4, 1959 Patsy married the love of her life, Cecil Nix in Medford, Oklahoma. They began their married life in Oklahoma, moving to Abilene, in the summer of 1976. Patsy worked as a medical transcriptionist for over 63 years, spending 32 years at the Abilene Family Physicians.

She is survived by her daughters, Tami Rodda of Topeka, Kansas, Teresa Nix of Abilene; son Doug Nix of Florida; two sisters Carolyn and her husband Richard Conrady and Joy Harrison both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two brothers Butch Bledsoe of Enid, Oklahoma, and Bob Bledsoe and his wife Lucia of Jenks, Oklahoma; grandchildren Aaron and his wife Kristen Rodda, Joey Rodda, Kristen Rodda, Ethan and his wife Emily Heller, and Lucas Heller; great grandchildren Hudson and Bennett Rodda and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil Nix, mother RosaLee Bledsoe; sister Charlotte Schultz, and one niece Sharon Mahan.

Visitation for Patsy will be from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial for Patsy will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Don Zimmerman as Celebrant. A parish rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church. Her final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patsy R. Nix Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.



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Patsy R. Nix, age 85, of Topeka, formerly of Abilene, passed away January 6, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.Patsy was born January 14, 1935 in Shamrock, Texas the daughter of RosaLee (Pruitt) Bledsoe. She attended schools in Enid, Oklahoma, graduating from Memorial High Catholic School.On April 4, 1959 Patsy married the love of her life, Cecil Nix in Medford, Oklahoma. They began their married life in Oklahoma, moving to Abilene, in the summer of 1976. Patsy worked as a medical transcriptionist for over 63 years, spending 32 years at the Abilene Family Physicians.She is survived by her daughters, Tami Rodda of Topeka, Kansas, Teresa Nix of Abilene; son Doug Nix of Florida; two sisters Carolyn and her husband Richard Conrady and Joy Harrison both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two brothers Butch Bledsoe of Enid, Oklahoma, and Bob Bledsoe and his wife Lucia of Jenks, Oklahoma; grandchildren Aaron and his wife Kristen Rodda, Joey Rodda, Kristen Rodda, Ethan and his wife Emily Heller, and Lucas Heller; great grandchildren Hudson and Bennett Rodda and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil Nix, mother RosaLee Bledsoe; sister Charlotte Schultz, and one niece Sharon Mahan.Visitation for Patsy will be from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial for Patsy will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Don Zimmerman as Celebrant. A parish rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church. Her final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patsy R. Nix Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Patsy R. Nix

Coleen Hanchett, 89, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. She was born Jan. 23, 1931, to Raymond and Elsie Cyr.

On May 7, 1950, she married Earl Hanchett at the Assaria Lutheran Church. Her career included work in secretarial positions, as a librarian assistant and in other types of work.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina. The past eight years she has been receiving wonderful care from the nursing staff and administration at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Schrag and husband Jerry, of McPherson, Tara Cupps and husband Terry, of Manhattan, and Kay Hanchett, of Salina; brothers, Gail Cyr and wife Janice, of Glasco, and Carroll Cyr, of Arizona; grandson, Troy Schrag and wife Jami; granddaughter, Jody McCoy and husband Daniel; and great-grandchildren.

Coleen was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Earl.

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 </figure>Coleen Hanchett, 89, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. She was born Jan. 23, 1931, to Raymond and Elsie Cyr.On May 7, 1950, she married Earl Hanchett at the Assaria Lutheran Church. Her career included work in secretarial positions, as a librarian assistant and in other types of work.She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina. The past eight years she has been receiving wonderful care from the nursing staff and administration at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina.Survivors include three daughters, Linda Schrag and husband Jerry, of McPherson, Tara Cupps and husband Terry, of Manhattan, and Kay Hanchett, of Salina; brothers, Gail Cyr and wife Janice, of Glasco, and Carroll Cyr, of Arizona; grandson, Troy Schrag and wife Jami; granddaughter, Jody McCoy and husband Daniel; and great-grandchildren.Coleen was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Earl.Celebration of Life service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Cremation was chosen; private inurnment will be at a later date in Delphos Cemetery, Delphos.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina, or Kindred Hospice, McPherson, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.

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