Jack Landon Moyer, 89, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 4:26 p.m., Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 while in the company of family members at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. Jack was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 7, 1930, a son of Marjorie E. (Moyer) Duncan. Jack attended Gueda Springs Elementary School and graduated in 1948 from Gueda Springs High School, Gueda Springs, Kansas. Jack then attended Arkansas City Junior College, Arkansas City, Kansas from 1955-1957, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma from 1957-1959 for diesel engineering. Jack left college to return home to help his family. He was a member of Methodist Church in Gueda Springs, Kansas where he was baptized. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Airman 1st Class as a navigator and radio operator in the Korean War. Through the years Jack worked as truck driver and parts runner for General Motors, Kansas City, Kansas from 1954-1955, Arkansas City Refinery, Arkansas City, Kansas from 1955-1959, San Ore Construction, McPherson, Kansas from 1959-1973; from 1973 to 1976 Jack hauled pipe for Certain-Teed, and retired from Farmland Industries, McPherson, Kansas working from 1976-2001. Jack was a member of the American Legion, Arkansas City, Kansas since 1954, transferring to American Legion Post 24 at McPherson, Kansas in 1959, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 since 1961, Masonic Lodge #172 since 1972, ISIS Shriners since 1973, Elks Lodge #502 since 1975 and Forty and Eight since 1995. Jack enjoyed Volunteering at the American Legion Post 24 for the last 30 years especially Bingo and taking veterans to doctor visits, loved his dogs, reading, meeting the fellas for coffee at Wendy's, and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his significant other Connie Ketterman, of McPherson, Kansas, his daughter Kristi Ketterman and her husband Danny, of McPherson, Kansas; his sister-in-law, Bea Richards, of Gueda Springs, Kansas; his niece Debbie Dowler and her husband Steve, of Gueda Springs, Kansas; his great-nephew Nathan Cook and his wife Trish, of Gueda Springs, Kansas; his great-great-nephew Colton Cook, of Gueda Springs, Kansas; his great-great-niece Lakin Aleese Cook and her husband ?, of Gueda Springs, Kansas. Jack was preceded in death by his mother Marjorie E. Duncan; his daughter, Dr. Diana Kay "Dee Dee" Ketterman; his aunt, Ruth Elizabeth; his maternal grandparents, Harley and Lydia Moyer; a great-nephew, Dustin Ray Cook; and his brother Dean Richards. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 24 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson Shriners Children's fund or McPherson County Humane Society and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid St., McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Jack Landon Moyer

<h1><img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575508487753.jpeg"></h1> Wilfred Wayne NiceJune 6, 1936&nbsp;~&nbsp;December 3, 2019&nbsp;(age 83) Wilfred Wayne "Willie" Nice, 83, of Marion, Kansas was born at the family farm home in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, on June 6, 1936 to parents Willard E. and Dorothy Smith Nice.&nbsp;He passed away on December 3, 2019 at St. Luke Hospital, Marion. His childhood and teen years were spent on the family farm near Omega, Oklahoma, where he graduated high school in 1954,&nbsp;He was active in the vo-ag program, FFA and 4-H.&nbsp;He raised cattle, prize-winning chickens and sheep to show at the local fair. After high school he was a hay hauler, and later moved to Peoria, Illinois to work for Caterpillar for the next 30 years.&nbsp;He also had a job as a filling station attendant at one time.&nbsp;He met his future wife, Wilma A. Begner, and they were married on June 29, 1958.&nbsp;They made their home in Peoria, where they welcomed children Jane and Dennis. In 1991 Wilfred retired and moved to Marion KS, where he and Wilma bought farm ground so he could return to his roots of farming.&nbsp;He found joy in farming and cattle raising with son Dennis and grandson Jordan. Wilfred is survived by wife Wilma, son Dennis Nice of Marion, grandchildren Cori Lyn Nice of Wichita, and Jordan Nice of Newton, sister Norma Kline (Jerry) of Marion, and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Predeceased by his parents, sister Carol Helmer, and daughter Jane Craig. A visitation with family will be held Friday evening, December 6th at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral home in Marion.&nbsp;Wilfred's funeral will be held on Saturday, December 7th, at 10:30 a.m. at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to St. Luke Hospital Foundation, in care of the funeral home.

Wilfred Wayne Nice

<h1><img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575508325991.jpeg"></h1> Gerhard Paul HarderAugust 18, 1921&nbsp;~&nbsp;December 2, 2019&nbsp;(age 98) Gerhard’s life began on August 18, 1921, the son of Gustav and Anna (Wiebe) Harder in their farmhouse in Whitewater, Kansas. He attended Whitewater Schools and graduated from Hesston High School, Class of 1939. He married Anna Louise Regier on October 5, 1945, in Newton, Kansas.&nbsp;He was a farmer stockman and loved every aspect of farming. He was a member of Emmaus Church, enjoyed singing (and sang bass) reading and traveling.&nbsp;His loving family includes his wife of 74 years, Anna Harder of the home; his children, JoAnn Harder of Wichita, Ron (Janice) Harder of Newton, Richard (Glenda) Harder of Whitewater, Jeanette (Walter) Braun of Paraguay, Eileen (Dave) Barkman of Japan, Anbeth (Mark) Anderson of Newton; brother Arthur (Norma) Harder of Olathe; sister, Ella Harnly of Manheim, Pennsylvania; 22 grandchildren and 34 Great-grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gus, Herb, Walter, and Harold Harder; sisters, Martha Dyck, Ann Claassen, twins - Esther Wiebe, Elsie Regier and Agnes Wuthrich; a grandson, Christopher Harder. Gerhard passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Wheatstate Manor in Whitewater, having reached the age of 98 years old.&nbsp;His family will receive friends on Friday, December 6, from 6-8 p.m. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. both at Emmaus Church, 9070 NW Meadowlark Road, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, in the Emmaus Cemetery.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Gerhard’s name may be directed to Che Roga Camp in Paraguay or Okutama Bible Chalet in Japan in care of Lamb Funeral Home, PO Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Gerhard at ymzfh.com

Gerhard Paul Harder

<h1><img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575508087650.jpeg"></h1> Brandon James HendersonApril 3, 1987&nbsp;~&nbsp;November 27, 2019&nbsp;(age 32) Brandon’s life began on April 3, 1987, the son of Steven and Teresa Henderson in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Circle High School in 2006 and received his welding and auto body certificates from Butler County College. He received his plumbing apprenticeship and became a journeyman with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 441. He married Katie Lyn Johannsen on May 9, 2009, in El Dorado, Kansas. Brandon attended Newspring Church, was an avid DIY&nbsp;guy, loved to fish and hunt and was a jack of all trades.&nbsp;His loving family includes his wife, Katie Henderson; son, Wyatt Henderson both of Wichita; father, Steve (Gina) Henderson of El Dorado; mother, Teresa Henderson of Topeka; brother, Travis (Kimberly) Henderson of El Dorado; grandparents, Charles (Nadene) Henderson of Derby, Val Joyce Adams of Haysville; in-laws, Chris (Mike) Wilson of Wichita; Don Johannsen of New York; sister-in-law, Kimberly (Scott) Coller of Wichita; brother-in-law, Levi (Piper) Johannsen of Bel Plaine; grandparents-in-law, Joe and Jackie Prickett of Wichita and Mary Prickett of WaKeeney, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Marshall, Serenity, Jayleigh and Gabriel Henderson, Korben and Soran Coller, Eva and Levi Johannsen.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donna Henderson and Bill Adams. Brandon passed away, Wednesday, November 27, 2019, having reached the age of 32 years old.&nbsp;His family will gather with friends on Tuesday, December 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. His memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 11, at 10:30 a.m. both at the El Dorado Civic Center, 201 East Central, El Dorado, Kansas 67042.&nbsp;Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Brandon Henderson Memorial Fund for his son, Wyatt Henderson’s educational fund (in the memo line) in care of Intrust Bank, 100 S. Main Street, El Dorado, Kansas 67042 or in care of the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home.

Brandon James Henderson

Phillip Raymond Grubbs Jr., 52, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. He was born, in Junction City, Sept. 10, 1967 to Phillip Sr. and Evelyn (May) Grubbs. He graduated from Salina Central High School in 1987 and worked at Tony’s Pizza for many years. Survivors include: his parents; stepson, Douglas Taber of Moundridge; three grandchildren; aunts and uncles, Gene Grubbs (Edna) of Indiana, Robert May (Dorothy) of Ewing, Mo., Joan Brackney (Henry) of Chapman, Alice Disney (Robert, of Delphos, Wayne May (Judy) of Mud Lake, Idaho, Danny May (Sandra) of Chicago, Ill., and Danny Grubbs (Karen) of Quincey, Ill; and great-aunt, Wilma Frontiera of Junction City. Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time. Memorials to: Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401.

Phillip Raymond Grubbs Jr.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575507227025.jpeg"> Robert Louis Knoth, 89, passed away Dec. 3, 2019. He was born March 22, 1930 in Lindenhurst, N.Y. to Charles and Elizabeth Knoth. He married Beverly Landt in Lindenhurst. Together they had one son. Robert and Beverly lived in Salina for the last 17 years. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force (1951–1955). He worked for 22 years as a machinist for Republic Aviation and 20 years as a heavy equipment operator for Long Island Lighting Company before retiring in 1995. Robert is survived by: his son, Robert Knoth Jr. (Leslie) of Salina; granddaughters, Taylor and Casey Knoth of Salina; and nieces, Gay Kronen (Eric) of Florida, and Lois Helbert (Bruce) of Washington. Preceded in death by, his wife, Beverly; parents; brother, Charlie; sister, Ann; and niece Merrie. Services for Robert will be held later in New York. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Robert Louis Knoth

Goessel – Larry Wayne Jay, 67, died December 1, 2019 at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater.&nbsp;He was born October 18, 1952 in Wichita to Virgil Wayne and Barbara Jean (Burgman) Jay.&nbsp; He married Peggy Hall May 26, 1973 in Augusta.&nbsp; Survivors include: wife Peggy Jay of Goessel; sons, Michael (Jennifer) Jay of Rural Hillsboro, Brian (Amy) Jay of Houston, Texas; daughter, Karry (Jon) Lawrence of Newton; grandchildren, Cody, Vivianne, Ellis, Emery, Briar; uncle, Ed Jay of Burden, KS.&nbsp; Celebration of Life Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Golden Plains Free Methodist Church rural Newton.&nbsp; ﻿Committal service 11:00 a.m. Friday at Cresco cemetery rural Howard, KS.&nbsp;Memorials to Goessel Community Foundation Impact Fund in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.&nbsp;Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Larry Wayne Jay

<h1>Donald Lavern Keazer</h1>May 4, 1947&nbsp;~&nbsp;December 2, 2019&nbsp;(age 72) Donald's life began on May 4, 1947 in Marion.&nbsp;He was the son of Curtis W. and Violet Mae ( Weber) Keazer.&nbsp; Don was a 1966 graduate of Wichita North High School and Butler County Community College. He served his country in two branches of the military, first in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 through 1972 and later served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1981 through 2000.&nbsp; Don was the former Chief of Police for the City of Marion, a transport deputy for Marion County and had been a truck driver.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Loretta (Smith) Keazer on October 1, 2016, in Marion.&nbsp; Don was a member of the Aulne Church.&nbsp; He was an avid fisherman, Green Bay Packers fan, Boston Red Sox and Wichita State fan.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Loretta of Marion, children Mikki (Seth) Larson of Marion, KS, Casey (Kelly) Keazer of Emporia, Roger Hudlin of Edgerton and Jason (Kerri) Hudlin of Ketchikan, AK; grandchildren Ashton and Reese Oursler, Curtis, Arien and Nikola Keazer, Zach Hudlin, Elizabeth Headley, Courtney Poley, Kyle Hudlin, Jake Hudlin and Amber Power; seven great-grandchildren and his brother Gerald (Sharon ) Keazer of Bentley, KS.&nbsp; Don passed away on December 2, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Marion.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp; ﻿Don's family will gather with friends on Sunday December 15th at 2 p.m. for his memorial service at the Aulne Church led by Pastor Jeff Lee.&nbsp;He will be laid to rest in Claney Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp;Yazel- Megli- Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Don's name may be directed to USD 252 Honor Flight Fund (Ople and Hartford)&nbsp;or the Aulne Church.&nbsp;Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Don at www.ymzfh.com.

Donald Lavern Keazer

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575415639053.jpeg"> Joyce Lajeanne (Jeannie) Trimmell, age 81 of Wichita, (formerly of Concordia, passed away peacefully on December 3rd 2019 at her son’s home in Wichita, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joyce was born in Republic, Kansas on November 4th 1938 to Jesse &amp; Flora (Garlow) Reeves. She lived in Concordia, Kansas at the time of her birth. Joyce was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Derby, Kansas for many years and retired from Boeing Aircraft Company in 1989. She loved fishing, bowling, playing guitar and music. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, siblings and son-in-law. She was survived by her beloved dog Rusty; daughters, Connie Staley, Terri (John) Frazier, Jerri Snyder &amp; Billi Green; son, Jesse (Cathi) Trimmell; 14 Grandchildren and 12 Great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Thurs., Dec. 5, 2019 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia.&nbsp;Visitation will be Thurs., Dec. 5, 2019 from 10 am to 2 pm with family greeting friends 1-2 pm at the funeral home.&nbsp;Burial will follow at the Nelson Cemetery, Huscher, KS.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the Leukemia Society.&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Joyce Lajeanne (Jeannie) Trimmell

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575415295212.jpeg"> Steven Arthur Balaun, 69, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. He was born Nov. 11, 1950 to Donald Eugene and Norma Lea (Cochran) Balaun at Asbury Hospital, Salina. Steven met his wife, Jane Marie Opat, in Lindsborg, and they were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Salina, July 15, 1977. Steven attended Magnolia Country School, Grace E. Stewart Grade School, and South Middle School. He then graduated from the first class at South East of Saline High School. After graduating, he attended Bethany College, majoring in Music, with the intent of becoming a music teacher. Steven played all the brass instruments and specialized in the Euphonium and the Trombone. His studies were interrupted by a motorcycle accident that led him to become an electronics technician. He received a degree with a First Class FCC Endorsement from Salina Area Vo-Tech. He was employed as an electronics technician at Communications Service Company. He also worked as a part time police officer for the City of Lindsborg and a Reservist on the Saline County Sheriff’s Department. Steven was the founder and owner of Mid-Kansas Tool Repair until he sold the business and focused on farming full time, which he continued to do until his death. Steven served as Finance Chair at the Mentor United Methodist Church for 13 years where he also sang in the church choir. Steven and his family were named “Farm Family of the Year” in 2001 by the Saline County Farm Bureau. He is survived by: his wife, Jane, of the home; twin daughters, Jenny R. Balaun of Salina, and Courtney D. Balaun (fiancé Eric) of Augusta; sister, Katherine Lysell (Larry) of Overland Park; uncle, James Balaun (Carol) of Cleveland, Ga.A; aunt, Hazel Ranney of Solomon; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Roselawn Memorial Park. A Celebration of Steven’s life will follow at 11 a.m. at Mentor United Methodist Church, Mentor, with Rev. Susan Murithi officiating. Memorial contributions to: Mentor United Methodist Church, or St. Jude’s Children Hospital, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.

Steven Arthur Balaun

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575415097164.jpeg"> Michael J. “Mike” Oakes Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 at Legacy of Salina. He was born June 21, 1945, in Springfield, Mass., to Charles and Corrine Oakes. He married Betty Oakes, Nov. 19, 1988, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. Mike graduated from Technical High School in Springfield, Mass. He worked for 15 years in Longmeadow, Mass. as an auto mechanic. After moving to Salina in 1980, he worked as a machinist for Exline for 28 years and A and B Machine until retirement. Mike’s passion was golfing. He is survived by: stepdaughters, Kathy Hartley and Kelly Roberts (Rick); stepson, Joe Hartley (Anita); son, Michael Oakes Jr. (Eva); daughter, Cheryl Gilmour; brother, Charles Oakes; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Betty Oakes; sister, Joanne Poirier; and son, Charles P. Oakes. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Ryan Mortuary. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina. Memorials to Ryan Mortuary to help with expenses.

Michael J. “Mike” Oakes Sr.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575414799013.jpeg"> James “Jim” Lee Beck, 59, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019.&nbsp;He was born April 15, 1960 in Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp;He was a self-employed house painter for 35 years.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, James O. and Opal J. (Blades) Beck.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Teresa Beck; children, Mathew (Elizabeth Rathbun) Bohrer, Stephanie Bohrer; grandson,Christopher Smith; sister, Mary Marie Reeves; brother, Sam (Cathy) Beck.&nbsp;Visitation will be 2-7pm with family receiving from 5-7pm, Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Reception to follow.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

James “Jim” Lee Beck

Hillsboro – Vida Bartel, 83, died November 30, 2019 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro.&nbsp;She was born July 1, 1936 in Dodge City to Jude and Elsie (Hiebert) Neufeld.&nbsp; She married Vernon Bartel October 21, 1955 in Cimarron.&nbsp; Survivors include: daughter, Ronnda Bartel of San Diego, California; brothers, Melvin Neufeld of Garden City, J.D. Neufeld of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; sisters, Joyce Prather of James Town, KS, Karen Friesen of Wellington, Colorado.&nbsp; Predeceased by her husband, Vernon Bartel.&nbsp; Celebration of Life Service 3:00 p.m. December 14, 2019 at The Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro.&nbsp;Committal service 2:00 p.m. December 14, 2019 at French Creek cemetery rural Hillsboro.&nbsp;Memorials to Hillsboro M.B. Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.&nbsp;Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral BulletinMy Life HistoryVida Delores Neufeld Bartel&nbsp;I’m sitting at the computer this cold January day to think of my past and the future. After completing the work of our family history, “Our Family Journey from 1736 to 1996,” I was encouraged to write my life’s story!&nbsp;I was born July 1, 1936 in Dodge City, KS and given the name of Vida Delores Neufeld by my parents Henry Julius (Jude) Neufeld and Elsie Frieda Hiebert Neufeld. My Spanish name was given me as a tribute to a 1930’s employer of Jude.&nbsp;&nbsp;I’m told that the summer of my birth was a very hot, windy, and dusty one. I was taken home from the Dodge City hospital to a simple wooden farm home that was not well protected from the western Kansas dirt storms of the 1930s. This home was north of Cimarron and Ingalls, KS. Later our family moved about three miles northwest to my grandpa D. K. Hiebert’s farm where I spent my childhood and high school years. This farm has been in our family nearly 100 years, and now in the 2000s is owned by the fourth generation in our Hiebert family.&nbsp;&nbsp;My Hiebert and Neufeld extended families surrounded me in the early years. We were a part of community of the Ingalls Mennonite Brethren country church with the families of Cornelson, Penner, Hagen, Wiens, Loewen, Huebert, Unruh, Wiebe, Friesen, Plett, Brandt, Siemens and others I don’t recall. These western Kansas farm families became one large family in their efforts to bring up the children in the ways of Jesus within the larger community. These families were a praying body that depended upon the Lord for their daily needs at home and for the church and its mission.&nbsp;As a result of the godly living in my family and the church body I recognized my need to accept Jesus as Lord of my life when I was thirteen years of age. Rev. Dave Wiens came to visit me about baptism and I asked him to help me find the peace that Jesus gives. A week later, Rev. J. W. Vogt, from Hillsboro, baptized me in the Scott County Lake along with nine other young people in the church. Our baptism and becoming members of the Ingalls M B Church was in August 1950. This membership was later transferred to Hillsboro M B Church in 1957.&nbsp;Born the eldest, I experienced our family’s growth to five children. My brothers Melvin Neufeld and Maxine, a farmer and KS Representative from Ingalls, KS and retired in Garden City; and J D Neufeld, a farmer, convention center manager, and a handyman in Sandy Springs, OK; two sisters Joyce, Mrs. Vaughn Prather, a teacher, librarian and farmer’s wife of Jamestown, KS; and Karen, Mrs. Elgie Friesen, a Registered Nurse and farmer’s wife of Aurora, NE to Wellington, CO. We were taught to have family values and support each other, even in our differences!The Ingalls, KS Consolidated School provided my twelve years of education. I graduated in May 1954.&nbsp;During my high school years, the school board contacted Tabor College for teaching staff.&nbsp;I was among the first to benefit from a Tabor music teacher, Mrs. Marlys Groening Hershey. The fall after my graduation from high school I attended Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS. There I received vocal lessons from Herbert C Richert and became a member of a Tabor College choir.&nbsp;&nbsp;During that year in Hillsboro, I met Vernon A. Bartel.&nbsp;We were married October 21, 1955 and remained life companions for 59years.&nbsp;The day after our wedding we moved to Denver, CO for Vernon’s two years of I-W service in the Denver General Hospital. I found employment in AT&amp;T’s Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph billing department in the early days of the keypunch process. While in Denver, we were privileged to be a part of the beginnings of the Garden Park Church, pastored by J. J. Gerbrandt. Vernon was a welder on the church building construction led by Johnny Klassen from Hillsboro.&nbsp;Returning from Denver to Hillsboro in 1957 we established our home on Vernon’s grandpa Penner’s farm north of Hillsboro, KS in the French Creek community. When the farm was sold, we move to George Jost’s farm before purchasing our own farm northwest of Hillsboro. This farm was purchased so we could be near Vernon’s childhood home where his brother, Eldon lived. The brothers worked together with their farming ventures until Eldon’s death in 1984.&nbsp;In order to become acquainted with the people of the community I immediately sought work, and spent a few months sewing in each of the two sewing factories in Hillsboro in the late 1950s, and as receptionist in the office of the Tip Top Dairies in Hillsboro. There were a few months of Avon sales for the local representative while she stayed home with her new baby.&nbsp;&nbsp;A year after returning from Denver to the farm our daughter, Ronnda was born. My life’s focus was to teach her love, discipline, and to help her achieve her life’s goals in the Lord’s will and love. It was rewarding to know she achieved the education of a PhD in Biochemistry and to corporate positions making use of the knowledge she obtained.&nbsp;As a volunteer, I served in the community with the Red Cross Blood Mobile as chairperson, a Salem Hospital delegate, and the PTA president in Hillsboro Grade School. Over many years, I was the Marion County Fair Home Economic superintendent, fair board member, manager of the fair, fair board president for 4 years, past president for one year, and served on the Marion County Planning Commission. And, there were the 25 years of maintaining my ‘interior decorating’ business to paint and hang wallpaper in many homes and businesses.&nbsp;My service in the church included teaching children age two through fourth graders in Sunday school, teaching mid-week Bible study to 7th&nbsp;and 8th&nbsp;graders, in the summer’s Vacation Bible School assisting with the children’s choir with Jetta Feil, and directing the Junior High Choir.&nbsp;I participated in the adult education several years as the Sunday school superintendent. The music committee was a part of my early years in the church and again at the time of the church fire in 2004.&nbsp;Throughout the years, I was a member of the adult choir, singing solos, and member of a ladies’ trio with Darlene Franz and Leora Grunau. As chairman of the music committee, I was a member of the church council.&nbsp;During the 1976 summer, I was privileged to be a member of a summer touring-drama with Tabor College’s ‘Anna Barkman Story,’ written and directed by Jack Braun. The adventure of travel took our group of fifteen to parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. It was a time of building relationships with others from our community and students from Tabor College.&nbsp;Along with the variety of service in the community the 27 years of work for Parkside Homes Inc. were the most challenging. It was a ministry of service that I enjoyed from 1986 to 2013. The elder residents had much to teach me in my daily walk with them in the five different positions I’ve held over the years that I spent with them.&nbsp;For me, a goal was met in 1996 when I completed the compilation of my mother’s diaries and family trees onto pages of information for my family. It truly shows a background of faith and trust in the Lord’s guidance from Holland and Germany to Poland on to Russia’s Ukraine and to Kansas on a 200-year journey.&nbsp;God has guided, protected and provided for our family throughout the years.&nbsp;My faith and trust has faltered many times in my life, but I know the promise of John 3:16…’God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.’ is as true in my later years as it was in my salvation experience at the age of thirteen. God has carried me through good experiences and more difficult times, but He walked with me to the goal. Blessed be the Lord our God.&nbsp;In summer of 2011, I was told I needed to address cancer. Through the many doctor appointments and treatments, I was never fearful, because I knew God is in control. Thanks to Ronnda for her trips home to support us during this time. After a 5-year study period, I continued cancer free. And have energy to volunteer at Et Cetera shop, attend a Community Bible Study group and learn to know new neighbors after moving to town in 2014.&nbsp;Thank you to those who have come in support to say goodbye. I ask you to keep your eyes on Jesus to lead you through your years to the eternal goal that I have reached.&nbsp;POSTSCRIPT:&nbsp;Vida died at the age of 83 on November 30, 2019 at after suffering from metastatic breast cancer.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her husband, Vernon, parents, Jude and Elsie Neufeld, parents-in-law, Albert and Anna Bartel, brother-in-laws Eldon Bartel, Larry Bartel and Aaron Reimer and sister-in-laws, Margie Reimer, Ruth Bartel, Ethel Bartel and Eunice Nachtigall.&nbsp;Her daughter, Ronnda Bartel of San Diego, CA, brothers and sister, nieces, nephews, and friends survive her.

Vida Bartel

Bernard “Butch” Joseph Bensing, Jr., 76, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, surrounded by his MCDS family at his home in McPherson. He worked at McPherson Industries, working with wood, leather, and beads. Butch was born on May 18, 1943, in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Bernard Joseph, Sr., and Naomi Pauline (Smith) Bensing. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1964. He competed in Special Olympics in track and bowling. He enjoyed roaming around town in his power wheelchair. Old western movies were his favorite, especially the John Wayne movies. Survivors include: his siblings, Ann of Lawrence, KS, Terry of Hutchinson, KS, and Sharon of Portland, OR; his DPOA, Vaughn Ingram of McPherson, KS; and his loving and caring MCDS family. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 AM, Friday, December 6, 2019, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Troy Schroeder officiating. Memorial donations may be given to MCDS (Multi Community Diversified Services, Inc.) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Bernard “Butch” Joseph Bensing, Jr.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575328779857.jpeg"> Ronald Wayne Tillett, 80, passed away November 29, 2019 in Burleson, Texas after a valiant battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and COPD. Ronald (Ronnie) was born March 1, 1939 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to Charles Weymouth Tillett, Jr. and Birdie (Godfrey-Pritchard) Tillett. Ron met Debora (Debbie Bauer) Tillett at the Pentagon, and they married June 6, 1970 in Elizabeth City, N.C. Ron is preceded in death by parents Charles Tillett, Birdie Tillett, and sister Roberta Dianne (Tillett) Ward. He is survived by his wife Debora Tillett, children, Christopher Tillett, and Cassandra (Cassie) Havas, grandson, Aidan Havas of Burleson, Texas, brother Charles Weymouth Tillett, III and wife Norma of Beaufort, North Carolina and close friend since age 4, Radford Cliff Reel and wife Patricia of Jacksonville, Florida. Ron was a devoted husband, father, and most loved the title of Paw Paw to grandson Aidan Havas. They were "best friends" and buddies. Ron proudly served 22 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and the U. S. Army, retiring November 30, 1981as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. Ron was awarded numerous medals including the Bronze Star in Viet Nam. He treasured his many Army friends and enjoyed staying in touch over the years. Ron was a member of First Baptist Burleson Church, City of Burleson community volunteer for 15 years, lifetime member of the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA, Knights of the Square Table, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. After retiring from the US Army, Ron worked for the NCOA, and Radio Shack. Visitation will be Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home followed by a military service at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas. The family requests donations be made to any Veteran's support organization.

Ronald Wayne Tillett

Richard B. HeelerApril 04, 1949 - December 01, 2019 Private family graveside services will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place &amp; there will be no visitation.

Richard B. Heeler

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575328297230.jpeg"> Ellen “Joyce” (Felton) Collins, 76, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. She was born Dec. 15, 1942, in Salina, to Clifford E and Dora E (Kalb) Felton. She graduated from Salina Central High School in 1961. Joyce is survived by: her son, Timothy E. Collins (Jolana Sellers) of Salina; daughter, Patiricia D. Webb (Johnny) of Junction City; grandchildren, Amanda Collins of Salina, Megan Webb, Caitlynn Webb and Brayden Webb of Junction City, Jordan Kent (Kody) of Germany, and Savannah Soper of Salina; great-grandchildren, Khi Bell of Salina, and Adalynn and Paisley Kent of Germany; sister, Judith A. Henkle of Salina; Jolana’s children, Ashlynn, Todd, Danny, and Brandon; and plethora of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents; infant son, William E. Wilson; sister, Shirley J. Olsson; and ex-husband, Richard D. Collins. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Boxman and Rev. Dennis Kootz as officiants. Celebration of life will be announced at service, all are welcome to join. Memorials to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 702 S. 9th Street, Salina, KS 67401.

Ellen “Joyce” (Felton) Collins

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575328073457.jpeg"> Debra Kay Doerfler, 56, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019.&nbsp;She was born March 15, 1963 in Riverside, CA. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 2-7 p.m. with family from 5-7 p.m. at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Burial will be held at a later date. A graduate of Salina High School, she married and was widowed. She remarried for 32 years which allowed her to see more of the country. She was involved in all kids’ lives regardless of relation. She worked for Salina Regional Health Center for 20 years as an Environmental Service Supervisor. She was a collector of teddy bears. She played softball and loved football (Vikings &amp; Chiefs). She loved the dogs she helped raise prior to passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brian Lilley; parents, James and Judy (Larrabee) Goudy; sister, Julie Baker. Survivors include her husband Thomas Doerfler, children, Brian Goudy (Nick, Kevin Lilley (Andria, Melissa Lilley, and Stacy Park; sisters, Anna Goudy, Linda Burkholder, Laura Williams; brothers, James Goudy and Michael Goudy; 4 grandchildren (Alexander, Kayson, Austin, Lyrik); and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The Family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402. For online condolences&nbsp;&nbsp;contact Roselawn at&nbsp;www.roselawnsalina.com

Debra Kay Doerfler

Wayne Dean Koehn, 72, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River. He was an Amsoil Distributer and owned and operated an automotive repair shop. Wayne was born on November 24, 1947, in McPherson, KS, the son of Henry and Lenora (Unruh) Koehn. He lived in McPherson County all of his life. He was an 8th grade graduate of Elyria School, having attended Harmony school the first four grades. Wayne was united in marriage to RLou Holm on June 18, 1966. He later married Cynthia “Cindy” Ann McQuilliam on May 20, 1972, in Lyons, KS. She preceded him in death on January 10, 2014. Wayne served in the Army National Guard and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was a member of Countryside Covenant Church and Christian Motorcycle Association. Survivors include: brothers, Lewellyn Koehn and wife, Linda, of Little River/McPherson, KS and Lynn Koehn and wife, Vickie, of Grafton, ND; sister, Avanell Hines and husband, Denny, of Galva, KS; sixteen nieces and nephews; 24 great-nieces and nephews; and three great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lenora Koehn; step-father, Jessie Koehn; wife, Cynthia Koehn; and son, Darrin Koehn. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 4, at Countryside Covenant Church with Rev. Jon Black and Rev. Jeremy Bower officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at McPherson Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Countryside Covenant Church Children’s Ministry or Elyria Christian School in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Wayne Dean Koehn

<h1>Charles "Steve" Stephen Kill</h1>October 5, 1948&nbsp;~&nbsp;November 29, 2019&nbsp;(age 71) Steve's life began October 5, 1948 in Winfield.&nbsp;He was the son of William "Bill" E. and Verna Ann (Beaty) Kill.&nbsp; Steve was a 1966 graduate of Moline High School and studied two years at the American Business School in Wichita.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to the former Judy Bernhardt on October 10, 1993 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lincolnville. Steve retired after 41 years as an agent Farm Bureau Insurance in Marion.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Herington County Club where he played golf nearly daily and he enjoyed hunting and fishing as a young man.&nbsp; Steve is survived by his loving family which includes his wife Judy of Lincolnville, children Angie (Kevin) Payne and David Kill, all of Lyndon; Kimbra (Martin) Kroupa of Lincolnville, and Kent (Cheryl) Remmers of Sun City, KS; grandchildren Justin (Jessica) Payne, Kristen (Cale) Buchman, Josh Payne, Clint (Abby) Kroupa, Kayla Kroupa, and McKenzee Remmers; great grandchildren Hensley Buchman; and brothers Hank Kill and Tim (Renea) Kill and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Steve passed away on November 29, 2019 at Newton Medical Center.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister and five brothers.&nbsp; Friends may call at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion on Wednesday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve's family will gather with friends on Thursday December 5th at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church for his funeral service led by Rev. Alan Stahlecker.&nbsp;He will be laid to rest in Lincolnville Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial contributions in Steve's name may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church.&nbsp;Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory at www.ymzfh.com.

Charles "Steve" Stephen Kill

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575253966853.jpeg"> Kennadie M. Gorrell, 15, Minneapolis, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.&nbsp;She was born August 5, 2004 in Salina to Christopher and Hallee (Chronister) Gorrell. Kennadie was a sophomore at Minneapolis Junior Senior High School where she was a cheerleader.&nbsp; She is survived by her parents, Chris and Hallee Gorrell; brother, Brayden Gorrell; grandparents, Robert Gorrell, Dean and Bonnie Bruce, Richard and Tammy Wenthe, and Glenda Love; and many other family and friends.&nbsp;Kennadie was preceded in death by her grandfather, Doug Chronister.&nbsp; Private family funeral services will be held, and burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M, Wednesday, December 4 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp;The family will not be present.&nbsp;The family kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials be made to the M.J.S.H.S. Lionbackers and be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Avenue, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Kennadie M. Gorrell

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1575156855023.jpeg"> David Lewis Trecek of Agenda, the son of Louis and Mildred (Shindler) Trecek, was born August 30, 1944, in Belleville, Kansas, and passed away on November 28, 2019, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, KS, at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 29 days. David graduated from Agenda Rural High School with the class of 1962. He farmed and raised cattle, and was a lifelong resident of the Agenda area. On September 26, 1965, in Clyde, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Marilyn I. Junek, and to this union four children were born, Bret, Angela, Kevin and Amanda. David and Marilyn celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in September 2019. David enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and collected Allis-Chalmers tractors. He belonged to the Elk Creek Riders Saddle Club, and rode bulls at some rodeos. He bought a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle, and kept it all his life. In 2015, he restored it for their 50th wedding anniversary. He was on the Hillcrest School Board, Willoughby Cemetery Board, and was a special Sheriff’s deputy for area festivals. He was also a member of the Belleville Masonic Lodge, and ISIS Shrine of Salina, Kansas. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of home, son Bret Trecek and his wife Melinda of Concordia, Kansas; daughter Angela Becker and her husband Jason of Herington, Kansas, and son Kevin Trecek of home. David is also survived by his grandchildren Tanner and Tate Becker, and Lauren, Katelyn and Shea Trecek; sisters Ruth Steward of Polk City, Iowa; Peggy Latta and her husband Brad of Osborne, Kansas; brothers Millard Trecek and his wife Glenda of Agenda, Perry Trecek and his wife Linda of Agenda; brother in law Dennis Houdek of Newton, Kansas; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. David is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Amanda in 1987, sister Anita Houdek, brother Duane Trecek and brother in law Jay Stewart. Cremation was chosen, there will be no viewing. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 5th, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, where family will greet friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, December 6th, 2019, at 10:30 am, at the Community Center in Cuba. Masonic Services will be conducted by the Belleville Masonic Lodge No. 129, A.F. &amp; A.M. Inurnment will occur at a later date at the National Bohemian Cemetery, rural Cuba. Memorials are requested to the Family’s Choice to be designated at a later date. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the Trecek family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

David Lewis Trecek

Marion – Donna Brown, 76, died November 29, 2019 at Parkside Home in Hillsboro.&nbsp;She was born March 30, 1943 in Wichita to Clarence and Virginia (Reece) Pickens.&nbsp; She married Chester Brown February 2, 1992 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.&nbsp; Survivors include: husband, Chet Brown of Marion; son, Mike (Tracy) Carroll of Marion; step-sons, Boyd Brown of Omaha, Nebraska, Chester Good of Savannah, Georgia; daughters, Patty (Brad) Putter of Marion, Heather Mueller of Newton; step-daughter, Shannon Graham of Altoona, Kansas; brothers, Dennis (Sharon) Pickens of Peabody, Randy (Connie) Pickens of Wichita; sister, LeEsta (Russell) Hanes of Newton; 7 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Predeceased by a sister, Glenda Allen.&nbsp; ﻿Celebration of Life Service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Aulne Church in Aulne officiated by Pastor Jeff Lee.&nbsp;Memorials to Sew Much Love East Moor Church in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063.&nbsp;Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Donna Brown

Hillsboro – Pauline Greenhaw, 94, passed away November 28, 2019 at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita.&nbsp;She was born July 6, 1925 to Preston and Grace (Miller) Waln rural Canton.&nbsp; She married Don Greenhaw August 22, 1948 in Canton.&nbsp; Survivors include: sons, Steven (Lou) Greenhaw of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Dennis (Pat) Greenhaw of Lawrence, Kansas; grandchildren, Cameron of Tampa, Florida, Carson of Denver, Andy of Denver, Adam of Kansas City; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Marlys Marston of Hillsboro.&nbsp; Predeceased by her husband, Don Greenhaw in 2005.&nbsp; ﻿Celebration of Life Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at The Hillsboro United Methodist Church in Hillsboro.&nbsp;Interment at Canton Township cemetery.&nbsp;Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro.&nbsp;Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Pauline Greenhaw

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1575156248914.jpeg"> <h1>Billy Joe Williams</h1>March 11, 1930&nbsp;~&nbsp;November 26, 2019&nbsp;(age 89) Billy's life began on March 11, 1930, in Harrell, AR.&nbsp;He was the son of Fred and Leuna (Mulligan) Williams.&nbsp; Billy is a 1949 graduate of Harrell High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to the former Margie Sue Thompson on June 26, 1953 in Harrell Ark..&nbsp; Billy worked in the oil fields, refinery, drove truck and farmed. When he was a young man, he worked at the grocery store ice house hauling up to 300-pound blocks of ice; he worked one summer clearing trees for pastures for five dollars for the summer and was always a hardworking man.&nbsp; Bill enjoyed cutting horses as a young man and as a father, supporting his children's sporting events.&nbsp;Bill wore out a car every few years attending his son or daughter's games.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion Post 308 in Florence.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; His greatest joy was his family which includes his wife Margie of Cedar Point, children Gary (Terry) Williams of Goddard and Gayla (Will) Soyez of Goddard;&nbsp;grandchildren Carl Williams, Elliot and Samantha Soyez and four great-grandchildren. Billy passed away on November 26, 2019 at Family Health and Rehabilitation in Wichita.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.&nbsp; His family will gather with friends on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.&nbsp; Bill's funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Florence Christian Church led by Chaplain John Hull.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will be laid to rest in the Cedar Point Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp;&nbsp; ﻿Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice or Florence Christian Church.&nbsp;Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Billy at www.ymzfh.com.

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