Priscilla Belz Jenkins died peacefully at home under hospice care in the company of her loving husband at age 73 on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024, after a multi-year illness with interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. A resident of Salina, Kansas, she was born on July 7, 1951, in Baltimore’s Mercy Hospital, and spent her childhood in the Edmondson Village neighborhood. As a child she enjoyed Sunday trips with her father and siblings to Fort McHenry, Leakin Park/Gwynns Falls trails, Gettysburg, and the Friendship Airport observation deck where they loved to watch takeoffs and landings. A special treat was a trip to the Baltimore Zoo, which nurtured her love for animals and nature. She developed a lifelong love for gardening, entertaining, classical music and dogs, especially those she leaves now, Angie and Ricky.

Pris’ education began at St. Bernardine’s, and she graduated from Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Towson, Notre Dame Prep, and Goucher College, where her lifelong passion for art was refined. Her watercolor paintings became family treasures. She completed her education by earning a master’s degree in publication design from the University of Baltimore.

She went to work in the 1970s at the USF&amp;G, one of the nation’s largest insurers. She broke glass ceilings there when she became the first female editor of the firm’s two publications: “The Helmsman,” which went to some 10,000 employees at the home office, and “The Bulletin,” which went to about 8,000 independent agents across the country. Additionally, she was the first woman to be promoted to head the USF&amp;G’s advertising department. In 1979, she won the “Gold Quill” award, the highest given by the International Association of Business Communicators.

Perhaps her proudest moment at the USF&amp;G was her role in approving a nest for Baltimore’s now iconic falcon family. On a rainy February day in 1978, Mary Clutter, the secretary for senior vice president Charles Foelber, came down from the 35th floor to Pris’ publications office on the 33rd floor and asked her to take a photo of a strange-looking bird screeching through the window at Mr. Foelber. Pris believed the bird was a peregrine falcon, but her photo description drew skepticism from her contact at the MD Audubon Society who informed her that those raptors were extinct east of the Mississippi. They put her in contact with Dr. Thomas Cade, who was leading a Cornell project to restore the falcon population following the DDT disaster which decimated the species. At that time Cade was working at the Aberdeen Proving Ground on his restoration project. He had placed a bird on remote Carroll Island in the Chesapeake Bay where they taught her to hunt for herself. When Pris described the bird in her picture to Cade on the phone (this was pre-email) he exclaimed, “Hot damn! That’s got to be Scarlett.” The bird had found the highest point in Baltimore facing the harbor. It remained for Pris to convince skeptical executives that they should allow Cade to prepare a proper nest (called a “scrape”) outside the 35th floor window. They agreed and today a 24-hour webcam follows Scarlett’s descendants courtesy of Explore.org. Cade used the data gathered at that window in his successful efforts with all kinds of endangered raptors including the bald eagle.

Pris expanded on her USF&amp;G falcon experience by writing a children’s book published by Harper Collins for their popular education series. It was titled Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers. She also wrote one on robins for that series titled A Nest Full of Eggs and another on manatees titled A Safe Home for Manatees.

She left the USF&amp;G and joined the National Aquarium in Baltimore after it opened in 1981. She was very proud of some 25 awards she received for her National Aquarium publications as head of the Public Relations and Publications department. She met and subsequently married Robert L. Jenkins, a top executive for Nick Brown, the aquarium’s third director. Pris and Bob were married at the Goucher College chapel on August 7, 1987.

Her husband’s career took the family to Marin County, California for a number of years until his appointment as director of the Salina Zoo in 2012 led them to settle in Salina, Kansas.

Priscilla is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years Robert L. Jenkins, two sons, Brandon M. Jenkins and John Nicholas Dieter (Mishel), both of San Francisco, one grandson Nicholas R. Dieter, two brothers, Eugene G. Belz of Clinton, IA and Paul H. Belz of Lutherville, MD, and three sisters, Mary Jane Belz of Lutherville, MD, Sr. Ann E. Belz IHM of Scranton, PA and Elaine Ackerman of Arlington Heights, IL.

Pris chose cremation and no service. Contributions to the American Lung Association would be appreciated.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735317583534.jpeg" alt="Priscilla Belz Jenkins" />
 <figcaption>Priscilla Belz Jenkins</figcaption>
 </figure>Priscilla Belz Jenkins died peacefully at home under hospice care in the company of her loving husband at age 73 on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024, after a multi-year illness with interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. A resident of Salina, Kansas, she was born on July 7, 1951, in Baltimore’s Mercy Hospital, and spent her childhood in the Edmondson Village neighborhood. As a child she enjoyed Sunday trips with her father and siblings to Fort McHenry, Leakin Park/Gwynns Falls trails, Gettysburg, and the Friendship Airport observation deck where they loved to watch takeoffs and landings. A special treat was a trip to the Baltimore Zoo, which nurtured her love for animals and nature. She developed a lifelong love for gardening, entertaining, classical music and dogs, especially those she leaves now, Angie and Ricky.Pris’ education began at St. Bernardine’s, and she graduated from Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Towson, Notre Dame Prep, and Goucher College, where her lifelong passion for art was refined. Her watercolor paintings became family treasures. She completed her education by earning a master’s degree in publication design from the University of Baltimore.She went to work in the 1970s at the USF&amp;G, one of the nation’s largest insurers. She broke glass ceilings there when she became the first female editor of the firm’s two publications: “The Helmsman,” which went to some 10,000 employees at the home office, and “The Bulletin,” which went to about 8,000 independent agents across the country. Additionally, she was the first woman to be promoted to head the USF&amp;G’s advertising department. In 1979, she won the “Gold Quill” award, the highest given by the International Association of Business Communicators.Perhaps her proudest moment at the USF&amp;G was her role in approving a nest for Baltimore’s now iconic falcon family. On a rainy February day in 1978, Mary Clutter, the secretary for senior vice president Charles Foelber, came down from the 35th floor to Pris’ publications office on the 33rd floor and asked her to take a photo of a strange-looking bird screeching through the window at Mr. Foelber. Pris believed the bird was a peregrine falcon, but her photo description drew skepticism from her contact at the MD Audubon Society who informed her that those raptors were extinct east of the Mississippi. They put her in contact with Dr. Thomas Cade, who was leading a Cornell project to restore the falcon population following the DDT disaster which decimated the species. At that time Cade was working at the Aberdeen Proving Ground on his restoration project. He had placed a bird on remote Carroll Island in the Chesapeake Bay where they taught her to hunt for herself. When Pris described the bird in her picture to Cade on the phone (this was pre-email) he exclaimed, “Hot damn! That’s got to be Scarlett.” The bird had found the highest point in Baltimore facing the harbor. It remained for Pris to convince skeptical executives that they should allow Cade to prepare a proper nest (called a “scrape”) outside the 35th floor window. They agreed and today a 24-hour webcam follows Scarlett’s descendants courtesy of Explore.org. Cade used the data gathered at that window in his successful efforts with all kinds of endangered raptors including the bald eagle.Pris expanded on her USF&amp;G falcon experience by writing a children’s book published by Harper Collins for their popular education series. It was titled Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers. She also wrote one on robins for that series titled A Nest Full of Eggs and another on manatees titled A Safe Home for Manatees.She left the USF&amp;G and joined the National Aquarium in Baltimore after it opened in 1981. She was very proud of some 25 awards she received for her National Aquarium publications as head of the Public Relations and Publications department. She met and subsequently married Robert L. Jenkins, a top executive for Nick Brown, the aquarium’s third director. Pris and Bob were married at the Goucher College chapel on August 7, 1987.Her husband’s career took the family to Marin County, California for a number of years until his appointment as director of the Salina Zoo in 2012 led them to settle in Salina, Kansas.Priscilla is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years Robert L. Jenkins, two sons, Brandon M. Jenkins and John Nicholas Dieter (Mishel), both of San Francisco, one grandson Nicholas R. Dieter, two brothers, Eugene G. Belz of Clinton, IA and Paul H. Belz of Lutherville, MD, and three sisters, Mary Jane Belz of Lutherville, MD, Sr. Ann E. Belz IHM of Scranton, PA and Elaine Ackerman of Arlington Heights, IL.Pris chose cremation and no service. Contributions to the American Lung Association would be appreciated.

Priscilla Belz Jenkins

Leanne Kelley, 42, Assaria, passed on December 19, 2024. She was born on December 24, 1981, to Leon P. Tryon Sr. and Christene R. Young in Newark, New York.

She was preceded by her grandparents Elmer Leon Tryon and Melba Martha Ruth Hazelwood, Larry and Jean Rosenlieb.

She is survived by her husband Richard Kelley, parents Leon P Tryon Sr. and Rhoda Nickels; siblings Leon P. Tryon Jr. and Brittany; sisters-in-law Peggy, Gloria, and Penny; children Cheyenne and Dakota Kelley, 3 stepchildren and 4 grandchildren.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1735317469183.jpeg" alt="Leanne Kelley" />
 <figcaption>Leanne Kelley</figcaption>
 </figure>Leanne Kelley, 42, Assaria, passed on December 19, 2024. She was born on December 24, 1981, to Leon P. Tryon Sr. and Christene R. Young in Newark, New York.She was preceded by her grandparents Elmer Leon Tryon and Melba Martha Ruth Hazelwood, Larry and Jean Rosenlieb.She is survived by her husband Richard Kelley, parents Leon P Tryon Sr. and Rhoda Nickels; siblings Leon P. Tryon Jr. and Brittany; sisters-in-law Peggy, Gloria, and Penny; children Cheyenne and Dakota Kelley, 3 stepchildren and 4 grandchildren.

Leanne Kelley

Arleene
Virginia (Duerksen) Kreier, 90, of Salina, Kansas, died on Thursday, December
19, 2024, at her home in Salina, Kansas.

Arleene
was born June 7th, 1934, to John R. and (Ernabelle) June (Klump) Duerksen in
Bessie, Oklahoma.&nbsp; When she was a small
child, the family moved to a farm about 4 miles northwest of Weatherford,
Oklahoma.&nbsp; Arleene attended high school
in Weatherford and graduated with the class of 1952.&nbsp; She then continued to live at home and rode
the school bus into Weatherford to attend and graduated from Southwestern
College in 1956 with a Bachelor Degree in Education.&nbsp; Arleene’s first teaching job was at Beeler,
Ks, teaching business and home economics.&nbsp;
She then taught the same classes at Utica High School.&nbsp; It was during this time that Arleene met, at
a high school basketball game, the new young Lutheran minister, Rev. Robert
Kreier, from Our Redeemer, in Ness City.&nbsp;
The couple married, June 13, 1957, at Arleene’s home congregation,
Trinity Lutheran in Clinton, Oklahoma.&nbsp;
The family was blessed with two children during this time, David John
and Patricia Ann.&nbsp; The family moved to
Talmage, Nebraska in 1962 and while there the family added a daughter, Kristine
Lynn.&nbsp; 

While
residing in Talmage, Arleene was a member of the Young Homemakers (now
Tri-County) Extension Club. &nbsp;In January
of 1973 the family moved to the Milberger, Kansas community.&nbsp; She joined the Prairie Mates EHU, continuing
to enjoy the women's club as she had in Talmage.&nbsp; It was shortly after this move that Arleene
decided to re-enter the workforce.&nbsp;&nbsp; She
was hired as the 13th employee at the new TG&amp;Y store located at the newly
built Klema Plaza Russell.&nbsp; She also
worked at the Russell County courthouse and Keilee’s Restaurant, located in the
current S&amp;W building.&nbsp; It was in the
early 1980’s that Arleene found her second calling as a CNA, CMA and Activities
Director working in Nursing Homes, starting her career at Russell Care Center,
now Wheatland.&nbsp; After the kids finished
High School in Russell, Bob and Arleene moved to rural Athol, Kansas, where
Arleene worked in Smith Center, then in Bellville when they lived in the
Courtland area, and finally in Salina, for a few years when they moved there
after Bob’s retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp; She enjoyed all
her kids' sports, music, 4-H and church activities, then later her grandkids,
even driving 2 hours to babysit when they were sick and couldn't go to daycare
or school.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a Big 8, Big 12
football and basketball fan, having lived in the region her entire life.&nbsp; As with Bob she enjoyed being able to watch
all the games, including the Cubs, Bears, Royals and Chiefs, finally having
cable access in retirement.&nbsp; Arleene also
enjoyed baking, sewing, knitting and crocheting, making many of her own and the
girls’ clothes when she was younger.&nbsp;
Later she never missed a craft show, garage sale or an opportunity to
collect a cookbook, and having gardened in younger years, always had flowers in
pots on the porches and patios of their homes.&nbsp;


Arleene
was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, son-in-law, Curtis Mader,
and a daughter-in-law, Diane Branning.&nbsp; 

She
is survived by her daughters, Patrica Ann, Walton, Ks, Kristine Lynn, formerly
Russell, Salina Ks.&nbsp; Grandchildren,
Donald Brown, Hollie, Chad, Ashley, Tyler, and TJ Kreier-Branning, ZoAnn (Adam
Carey) Mader, Hayle (Jackson) Bjornstad, and Emily Mader; 12 great
grandchildren and one arriving in March 2025.&nbsp;
Her sister, Kay Fry, Oklahoma City, sister-in-law, JoAnn Kreier, and nieces
and nephews.

Celebration
of Arleene’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2024, at
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp;
A private burial will follow the services.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends
from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Friday at the Mortuary.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. John
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and
condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of
these arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734722539444.jpeg" alt="Arleene Virginia (Duerksen) Kreier" />
 <figcaption>Arleene Virginia (Duerksen) Kreier</figcaption>
 </figure>Arleene
Virginia (Duerksen) Kreier, 90, of Salina, Kansas, died on Thursday, December
19, 2024, at her home in Salina, Kansas.Arleene
was born June 7th, 1934, to John R. and (Ernabelle) June (Klump) Duerksen in
Bessie, Oklahoma.&nbsp; When she was a small
child, the family moved to a farm about 4 miles northwest of Weatherford,
Oklahoma.&nbsp; Arleene attended high school
in Weatherford and graduated with the class of 1952.&nbsp; She then continued to live at home and rode
the school bus into Weatherford to attend and graduated from Southwestern
College in 1956 with a Bachelor Degree in Education.&nbsp; Arleene’s first teaching job was at Beeler,
Ks, teaching business and home economics.&nbsp;
She then taught the same classes at Utica High School.&nbsp; It was during this time that Arleene met, at
a high school basketball game, the new young Lutheran minister, Rev. Robert
Kreier, from Our Redeemer, in Ness City.&nbsp;
The couple married, June 13, 1957, at Arleene’s home congregation,
Trinity Lutheran in Clinton, Oklahoma.&nbsp;
The family was blessed with two children during this time, David John
and Patricia Ann.&nbsp; The family moved to
Talmage, Nebraska in 1962 and while there the family added a daughter, Kristine
Lynn.&nbsp; While
residing in Talmage, Arleene was a member of the Young Homemakers (now
Tri-County) Extension Club. &nbsp;In January
of 1973 the family moved to the Milberger, Kansas community.&nbsp; She joined the Prairie Mates EHU, continuing
to enjoy the women's club as she had in Talmage.&nbsp; It was shortly after this move that Arleene
decided to re-enter the workforce.&nbsp;&nbsp; She
was hired as the 13th employee at the new TG&amp;Y store located at the newly
built Klema Plaza Russell.&nbsp; She also
worked at the Russell County courthouse and Keilee’s Restaurant, located in the
current S&amp;W building.&nbsp; It was in the
early 1980’s that Arleene found her second calling as a CNA, CMA and Activities
Director working in Nursing Homes, starting her career at Russell Care Center,
now Wheatland.&nbsp; After the kids finished
High School in Russell, Bob and Arleene moved to rural Athol, Kansas, where
Arleene worked in Smith Center, then in Bellville when they lived in the
Courtland area, and finally in Salina, for a few years when they moved there
after Bob’s retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp; She enjoyed all
her kids' sports, music, 4-H and church activities, then later her grandkids,
even driving 2 hours to babysit when they were sick and couldn't go to daycare
or school.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a Big 8, Big 12
football and basketball fan, having lived in the region her entire life.&nbsp; As with Bob she enjoyed being able to watch
all the games, including the Cubs, Bears, Royals and Chiefs, finally having
cable access in retirement.&nbsp; Arleene also
enjoyed baking, sewing, knitting and crocheting, making many of her own and the
girls’ clothes when she was younger.&nbsp;
Later she never missed a craft show, garage sale or an opportunity to
collect a cookbook, and having gardened in younger years, always had flowers in
pots on the porches and patios of their homes.&nbsp;
Arleene
was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, son-in-law, Curtis Mader,
and a daughter-in-law, Diane Branning.&nbsp; She
is survived by her daughters, Patrica Ann, Walton, Ks, Kristine Lynn, formerly
Russell, Salina Ks.&nbsp; Grandchildren,
Donald Brown, Hollie, Chad, Ashley, Tyler, and TJ Kreier-Branning, ZoAnn (Adam
Carey) Mader, Hayle (Jackson) Bjornstad, and Emily Mader; 12 great
grandchildren and one arriving in March 2025.&nbsp;
Her sister, Kay Fry, Oklahoma City, sister-in-law, JoAnn Kreier, and nieces
and nephews.Celebration
of Arleene’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2024, at
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp;
A private burial will follow the services.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends
from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Friday at the Mortuary.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. John
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and
condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of
these arrangements.

Arleene Virginia (Duerksen) Kreier

Margaret Ann Ray, 92, passed away on December 10, 2024 in Salina, KS.

Margaret was born on May 22, 1932 in Hodge, LA to parents Otto C. and Helen (Young) Hair.

Grandma was a devout Christian woman who had a firm moral compass, fearless to express her beliefs on right and wrong (or any other subject for that matter). She took the grandkids to church at any opportunity she had, always making delicious muffins before church.

She kept a tidy and inviting home where the extended family would often gather for her amazing home cooked meals (just don’t leave the table “empty-handed” after dinner). Her delicious meals left us in need of stretchy pants and a nap.

Grandma enjoyed classic murder mysteries, chocolate (“they have antioxidants so it’s health food” she would say with a laugh) and beating Grandpa at card games. Although we know from stories, that as a younger woman, before she was “Grandma”, she loved square-dancing with Grandpa, together collecting awards on a sash she kept fondly.

As children, the grandkids loved to be in her home; playing on the swing set, swimming in the pool, eating watermelon on the patio, playing in the sandbox (and Grandma fussing at us to get in the bath right away afterwards), playing in the basement, which was stocked with all sorts of toys like pool/ping-pong table and an antique organ (she tolerated a lot of noises from the basement, as long as we minded her when it was time to “stop”). She also made the best buttermilk pancakes on Saturday mornings.

We enjoyed hearing stories about their travels, Grandma and Grandpa’s. A collection of artwork and souvenirs tastefully decorated their cozy home with stories of their adventures. They lived in Europe during Grandpa’s Airforce deployment and traveled for leisure during retirement. Grandma said her favorite place she visited was Alaska, she and Grandpa had rented a car and stayed at various Bed-n-Breakfasts, she said it was amazing driving thru the picturesque state and “everyone should do that.” One summer, they surprised several of the high-school-aged grandchildren by going whitewater-rafting in Colorado. Yes, Grandma went whitewater rafting in her late sixties. It was a great adventure and a wonderful memory.

She supported, invested, and encouraged her young-adult grandchildren in their careers and interests. She inspired feelings of both respect, with her “no-nonsense attitude,” and warmth, with her laugh and the best goodbye-hugs. Always insisting we take “money for gas” even when we had jobs as young adults (there was no arguing with Grandma and her sweet, generous, but stubborn, heart).

She was a remarkable grandmother, and along with our grandfather (it’s hard to not mention Grandpa, because they really were a united “pair”, you can’t think of one without the other), with their 70+ year marriage, were both a virtuous example of how to live and a great blessing. Times with them in their home are imprinted in our memories.

None of her grandkids would be who we are today without her, in one way or another, the trajectory of our lives has been affected. From guidance, moral support, college support, to giving us our first cars, she was a grandma that showed up in a remarkable way.

Her intensity, strength, sense of humor, stubbornness, beliefs, and good looks live on in her grandchildren, who are lucky to have the honor of calling her Grandma.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and spouse Ervin Ray.

Margaret is survived by ; Children Stuart Ray, Janice Martinez, Steven Ray and spouse Elizabeth; Others: Jessica Martinez (Granddaughter) , Lauran Ray (Granddaughter), Leslie Ray (Granddaughter), Alvaro Martinez (Grandson).

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024, 10:30 AM at Evangelical Covenant Church; 102 S. Washington St.;&nbsp;Lindsborg, KS 67456 with Rev. Jeff Waugh officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina, KS.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734545767281.jpeg" alt="Margaret Ann Ray" />
 <figcaption>Margaret Ann Ray</figcaption>
 </figure>Margaret Ann Ray, 92, passed away on December 10, 2024 in Salina, KS.Margaret was born on May 22, 1932 in Hodge, LA to parents Otto C. and Helen (Young) Hair.Grandma was a devout Christian woman who had a firm moral compass, fearless to express her beliefs on right and wrong (or any other subject for that matter). She took the grandkids to church at any opportunity she had, always making delicious muffins before church.She kept a tidy and inviting home where the extended family would often gather for her amazing home cooked meals (just don’t leave the table “empty-handed” after dinner). Her delicious meals left us in need of stretchy pants and a nap.Grandma enjoyed classic murder mysteries, chocolate (“they have antioxidants so it’s health food” she would say with a laugh) and beating Grandpa at card games. Although we know from stories, that as a younger woman, before she was “Grandma”, she loved square-dancing with Grandpa, together collecting awards on a sash she kept fondly.As children, the grandkids loved to be in her home; playing on the swing set, swimming in the pool, eating watermelon on the patio, playing in the sandbox (and Grandma fussing at us to get in the bath right away afterwards), playing in the basement, which was stocked with all sorts of toys like pool/ping-pong table and an antique organ (she tolerated a lot of noises from the basement, as long as we minded her when it was time to “stop”). She also made the best buttermilk pancakes on Saturday mornings.We enjoyed hearing stories about their travels, Grandma and Grandpa’s. A collection of artwork and souvenirs tastefully decorated their cozy home with stories of their adventures. They lived in Europe during Grandpa’s Airforce deployment and traveled for leisure during retirement. Grandma said her favorite place she visited was Alaska, she and Grandpa had rented a car and stayed at various Bed-n-Breakfasts, she said it was amazing driving thru the picturesque state and “everyone should do that.” One summer, they surprised several of the high-school-aged grandchildren by going whitewater-rafting in Colorado. Yes, Grandma went whitewater rafting in her late sixties. It was a great adventure and a wonderful memory.She supported, invested, and encouraged her young-adult grandchildren in their careers and interests. She inspired feelings of both respect, with her “no-nonsense attitude,” and warmth, with her laugh and the best goodbye-hugs. Always insisting we take “money for gas” even when we had jobs as young adults (there was no arguing with Grandma and her sweet, generous, but stubborn, heart).She was a remarkable grandmother, and along with our grandfather (it’s hard to not mention Grandpa, because they really were a united “pair”, you can’t think of one without the other), with their 70+ year marriage, were both a virtuous example of how to live and a great blessing. Times with them in their home are imprinted in our memories.None of her grandkids would be who we are today without her, in one way or another, the trajectory of our lives has been affected. From guidance, moral support, college support, to giving us our first cars, she was a grandma that showed up in a remarkable way.Her intensity, strength, sense of humor, stubbornness, beliefs, and good looks live on in her grandchildren, who are lucky to have the honor of calling her Grandma.Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and spouse Ervin Ray.Margaret is survived by ; Children Stuart Ray, Janice Martinez, Steven Ray and spouse Elizabeth; Others: Jessica Martinez (Granddaughter) , Lauran Ray (Granddaughter), Leslie Ray (Granddaughter), Alvaro Martinez (Grandson).Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024, 10:30 AM at Evangelical Covenant Church; 102 S. Washington St.;&nbsp;Lindsborg, KS 67456 with Rev. Jeff Waugh officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina, KS.Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.

Margaret Ann Ray

Donald Ray Atkins, 86, passed away on December 10, 2024 at his home in Salina, KS.

Donald was born on April 20, 1938 in Chillicothe, MO to parents Harold and Edna (Pence) Atkins.

Donald Atkins was called home to the house of the Lord the morning of December 10th 2024. Don was a person who always kept active, he enjoyed bowling, roller skating, bicycling, boating, skiing, swimming, camping and motorcycle riding.

Out of High School he joined the Navy for 3 years. After the Navy, Don joined his father building houses. Don married and started his family and in 1970 Don brought his family to Salina, Kansas, where he continued his craft. His last 12 years working before retirement was at the First Presbyterian Church, Don was their Maintenance person.

Retirement opened up his final and most successful hobby, geo caching. He hunted caches in 5 states and had made and hidden over 350 himself, just in Kansas. He has touched many peoples lives, some happy, some not so happy, but we Love him and will miss him.

Donald was preceded in death by Edna Atkins (Mother), Harold Atkins (Father), Harold Atkins (Brother).

Donald is survived by; Children Steve (Linda) Atkins, Teresa (Mark) Sabes, Sonna Middle; 7 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel; 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, KS 67401. Inurnment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina, KS.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Donald Ray Atkins</figcaption>
 </figure>Donald Ray Atkins, 86, passed away on December 10, 2024 at his home in Salina, KS.Donald was born on April 20, 1938 in Chillicothe, MO to parents Harold and Edna (Pence) Atkins.Donald Atkins was called home to the house of the Lord the morning of December 10th 2024. Don was a person who always kept active, he enjoyed bowling, roller skating, bicycling, boating, skiing, swimming, camping and motorcycle riding.Out of High School he joined the Navy for 3 years. After the Navy, Don joined his father building houses. Don married and started his family and in 1970 Don brought his family to Salina, Kansas, where he continued his craft. His last 12 years working before retirement was at the First Presbyterian Church, Don was their Maintenance person.Retirement opened up his final and most successful hobby, geo caching. He hunted caches in 5 states and had made and hidden over 350 himself, just in Kansas. He has touched many peoples lives, some happy, some not so happy, but we Love him and will miss him.Donald was preceded in death by Edna Atkins (Mother), Harold Atkins (Father), Harold Atkins (Brother).Donald is survived by; Children Steve (Linda) Atkins, Teresa (Mark) Sabes, Sonna Middle; 7 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.Memorial Services will be on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel; 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, KS 67401. Inurnment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina, KS.Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.

Donald Ray Atkins

Marion “Buddy” Hershel Neff, 74, passed away peacefully at home on December 13th, 2024, in Salina, KS, after a long and courageous battle with stage-4 lung cancer, with his loving wife, Yong Ae Neff, by his side. Born on August 17th, 1950, in Whittaker, West Virginia, to Hershel Berman Neff and Marie Kathleen Jenkins, Buddy leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

After graduating from Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany, Buddy was drafted into the Army, where he was stationed in Korea. He worked in the medical field, including roles in hospital care and optometry. While stationed in Korea, Buddy met Yong, the love of his life, and they married in 1980. He continued his service with dedication until retirement.

Following his military career, Buddy pursued several unique roles that showcased his spirit and work ethic. He began working at Tony’s pizza for 7 years. Inspired to create something of his own, Buddy later opened a small shop, a unique store where he sold a variety of unique items, connecting with people from all walks of life. In the later years of his working career, Buddy found joy delivering freshly baked pies, sharing smiles and delicious treats with the community.

Even when facing health challenges, including open-heart surgery, Buddy remained active and resilient. Seeking a fulfilling pastime, he initially explored golf but soon discovered his true passion—disc golf—through a friend’s recommendation. Disc golf became a beloved part of Buddy’s life. He played countless rounds, participated in tournaments, and created lasting memories with friends and family. His love for the sport inspired his children and grandchildren, whom he proudly taught to play, passing on his enthusiasm for the game.

Buddy will be fondly remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family. Whether working hard, playing disc golf, or simply sharing stories, Buddy had a remarkable ability to bring joy to everyone he met.

His legacy lives on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Please join the family in celebrating Buddy’s life at 3 pm Saturday, December 21st at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 E Ray Ave, Salina, KS, 67401.

Memorials can be made to the family, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th Street, Salina, KS, 67401.

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 </figure>Marion “Buddy” Hershel Neff, 74, passed away peacefully at home on December 13th, 2024, in Salina, KS, after a long and courageous battle with stage-4 lung cancer, with his loving wife, Yong Ae Neff, by his side. Born on August 17th, 1950, in Whittaker, West Virginia, to Hershel Berman Neff and Marie Kathleen Jenkins, Buddy leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.After graduating from Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany, Buddy was drafted into the Army, where he was stationed in Korea. He worked in the medical field, including roles in hospital care and optometry. While stationed in Korea, Buddy met Yong, the love of his life, and they married in 1980. He continued his service with dedication until retirement.Following his military career, Buddy pursued several unique roles that showcased his spirit and work ethic. He began working at Tony’s pizza for 7 years. Inspired to create something of his own, Buddy later opened a small shop, a unique store where he sold a variety of unique items, connecting with people from all walks of life. In the later years of his working career, Buddy found joy delivering freshly baked pies, sharing smiles and delicious treats with the community.Even when facing health challenges, including open-heart surgery, Buddy remained active and resilient. Seeking a fulfilling pastime, he initially explored golf but soon discovered his true passion—disc golf—through a friend’s recommendation. Disc golf became a beloved part of Buddy’s life. He played countless rounds, participated in tournaments, and created lasting memories with friends and family. His love for the sport inspired his children and grandchildren, whom he proudly taught to play, passing on his enthusiasm for the game.Buddy will be fondly remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family. Whether working hard, playing disc golf, or simply sharing stories, Buddy had a remarkable ability to bring joy to everyone he met.His legacy lives on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.Please join the family in celebrating Buddy’s life at 3 pm Saturday, December 21st at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 E Ray Ave, Salina, KS, 67401.Memorials can be made to the family, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th Street, Salina, KS, 67401.

Marion “Buddy” Hershel Neff

Dawson Kane McCready&nbsp;passed away in the loving embrace of family on December 10, 2024.&nbsp; Dawson was born December 10, 2024, in Salina, Kansas, and lived four short hours.&nbsp;

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Zach McCready and Lynzee Jost, brother Kashton Errett, sister Oakli Ann, grandparents Scott and Heidi McCready (Salina) and Chad Jost (Minneapolis), several great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Dawson was preceded in death by his brother, Kingston Scott, in December 2022, and&nbsp;his grandmother, Lona Jost, in January 2023.&nbsp;

Services will be held at Ryan Mortuary in Salina on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in care of Ryan Mortuary.

&nbsp;“Though our time was brief, our love for you is eternal.”

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 <figcaption>Dawson Kane McCready</figcaption>
 </figure>Dawson Kane McCready&nbsp;passed away in the loving embrace of family on December 10, 2024.&nbsp; Dawson was born December 10, 2024, in Salina, Kansas, and lived four short hours.&nbsp;Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Zach McCready and Lynzee Jost, brother Kashton Errett, sister Oakli Ann, grandparents Scott and Heidi McCready (Salina) and Chad Jost (Minneapolis), several great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dawson was preceded in death by his brother, Kingston Scott, in December 2022, and&nbsp;his grandmother, Lona Jost, in January 2023.&nbsp;Rest in peace, dear Dawson.&nbsp;Services will be held at Ryan Mortuary in Salina on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in care of Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp;“Though our time was brief, our love for you is eternal.”

Dawson Kane McCready

Anna Jean McDaniel, 101 years old, passed away December 15, 2024.&nbsp; Known as Jean, she was born August 28, 1923, to Roy and Erma (Tripp) Vangieson in Hugoton, Kansas.&nbsp;

Jean grew up in Seward County, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Liberal High School in 1940.&nbsp; In February 1953 she began working in the Federal Civil Service.&nbsp; She worked in Nevada, California, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.&nbsp; She retired from the Federal Civil Service in 1983.

Jean married Grady McDaniel in February 1973 in Jacksonville, Florida.&nbsp; They moved to Salina, Kansas in 1989.&nbsp; They were both active members at The Church of the Cross.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Grady; her parents; sister, Doris Carpenter; and brother, Donald Vangieson.

Survivors include niece, Vanetta Carpenter of Camden TN; niece Cindy Hall of Liberal KS.&nbsp; Little brother, Clifford Thompson and his family; and special friends, Judy and Larry Beck of Salina, KS, and Jennifer and John Redding of Salina, KS.

No visitation or services planned.&nbsp; Private inurnment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Park, Atlanta, Georgia.

Memorials may be made to the Greater Salina Community Foundation for the benefit of the Salina Food Bank.

We would like to thank the staff at Interim Healthcare Salina, and Brookdale Fairdale of Salina for their kind and passionate care.

Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St Salina KS, 67401, is handling arrangements.

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 </figure>Anna Jean McDaniel, 101 years old, passed away December 15, 2024.&nbsp; Known as Jean, she was born August 28, 1923, to Roy and Erma (Tripp) Vangieson in Hugoton, Kansas.&nbsp;Jean grew up in Seward County, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Liberal High School in 1940.&nbsp; In February 1953 she began working in the Federal Civil Service.&nbsp; She worked in Nevada, California, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.&nbsp; She retired from the Federal Civil Service in 1983.Jean married Grady McDaniel in February 1973 in Jacksonville, Florida.&nbsp; They moved to Salina, Kansas in 1989.&nbsp; They were both active members at The Church of the Cross.She is preceded in death by her husband, Grady; her parents; sister, Doris Carpenter; and brother, Donald Vangieson.Survivors include niece, Vanetta Carpenter of Camden TN; niece Cindy Hall of Liberal KS.&nbsp; Little brother, Clifford Thompson and his family; and special friends, Judy and Larry Beck of Salina, KS, and Jennifer and John Redding of Salina, KS.No visitation or services planned.&nbsp; Private inurnment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Park, Atlanta, Georgia.Memorials may be made to the Greater Salina Community Foundation for the benefit of the Salina Food Bank.We would like to thank the staff at Interim Healthcare Salina, and Brookdale Fairdale of Salina for their kind and passionate care.Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St Salina KS, 67401, is handling arrangements.

Anna Jean McDaniel, 101

Royce L. Rehmert, 71, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1953, in Beloit, Kan., to Jim and Joan (Slate) Rehmert.

Royce worked for over 30 years as a painter for Great Plains Manufacturing, where he retired.

Survivors include his mother; sister, Ramona Stimson; brother, Jon (Kimberly); nieces and nephews; and his uncle, Jerry Rehmert (Jo).

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

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 </figure>Royce L. Rehmert, 71, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1953, in Beloit, Kan., to Jim and Joan (Slate) Rehmert.Royce worked for over 30 years as a painter for Great Plains Manufacturing, where he retired.He was preceded in death by his father.Survivors include his mother; sister, Ramona Stimson; brother, Jon (Kimberly); nieces and nephews; and his uncle, Jerry Rehmert (Jo).A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.

Royce L. Rehmert

Julie K. Reddig, 65, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024.&nbsp; She was born August 9, 1959, to Herman and Betty (Krehbiel) Holloway in McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; She attended Canton Galva High School and graduated in 1977.&nbsp; She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1981 to become an English teacher.&nbsp;&nbsp; Throughout her teaching career, she taught at Minneapolis High School, Roosevelt Lincoln Junior High, and South Middle School and retired in 2017.&nbsp; She married Walter Reddig on June 9, 1981.&nbsp; She loved motorcycle and jeep trips to the Colorado Mountains.&nbsp; What brought her the most joy, was spending time with her family, especially her two grandsons.

She is survived by her husband Walter; son, Chris and Kristen Reddig; grandsons, Jaxon Reddig and Holden Reddig; sisters, Carmen and Art Adamsen and Sue and Carl Boldra; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents;&nbsp; sister, Holly Mitchell; infant twin brothers, Rex and Ryan Holloway.

A celebration of life will be at a later date.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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 </figure>Julie K. Reddig, 65, of Salina, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024.&nbsp; She was born August 9, 1959, to Herman and Betty (Krehbiel) Holloway in McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; She attended Canton Galva High School and graduated in 1977.&nbsp; She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1981 to become an English teacher.&nbsp;&nbsp; Throughout her teaching career, she taught at Minneapolis High School, Roosevelt Lincoln Junior High, and South Middle School and retired in 2017.&nbsp; She married Walter Reddig on June 9, 1981.&nbsp; She loved motorcycle and jeep trips to the Colorado Mountains.&nbsp; What brought her the most joy, was spending time with her family, especially her two grandsons.She is survived by her husband Walter; son, Chris and Kristen Reddig; grandsons, Jaxon Reddig and Holden Reddig; sisters, Carmen and Art Adamsen and Sue and Carl Boldra; and many nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her parents;&nbsp; sister, Holly Mitchell; infant twin brothers, Rex and Ryan Holloway.A celebration of life will be at a later date.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Julie K. Reddig

Wayne Rudolph “Chief” Krug, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Wayne was born February 11, 1944 in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four children to Rudolph C. and Lorraine I. (Muth) Krug.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell County and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1962.&nbsp; He then attended Emporia State University before returning home to farm with his father on the family farm south of Russell.

Wayne was a farmer and rancher most of his life.&nbsp; He was very proud of his family’s heritage.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was confirmed at Bender Hill Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching sports, especially KU Basketball, KSU Football and the Kansas City Chiefs.&nbsp; In his younger years, he participated in league bowling and often hosted pitch parties and fish frys.&nbsp; Wayne loved being outdoors fishing, hunting, gardening and cruising the farm in his ranger with his dog, Leah.&nbsp; He enjoyed butchering and making sausage every year following the family secret recipe, which included hanging it in the smoke house for several hours.&nbsp; Most of all, Wayne loved family gatherings and attending his grandson’s sporting events and activities.

Wayne’s surviving family include his daughter, Darci Baker (Randy) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Juanita Flegler of Russell, Kansas and Shirley Arnhold of Russell, Kansas; two grandsons, Austin W. Bachar and Brandon D. Bachar; faithful 4-legged companion, Leah; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Vernon Krug; grandson, Joshua Bachar; and brother-in-laws, Melvin Flegler and Ben Arnhold.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10.30 AM, Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, a Memorial has been established with Russell Rough Riders.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Wayne Rudolph “Chief” Krug, 80, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.Wayne was born February 11, 1944 in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four children to Rudolph C. and Lorraine I. (Muth) Krug.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell County and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1962.&nbsp; He then attended Emporia State University before returning home to farm with his father on the family farm south of Russell.Wayne was a farmer and rancher most of his life.&nbsp; He was very proud of his family’s heritage.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was confirmed at Bender Hill Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching sports, especially KU Basketball, KSU Football and the Kansas City Chiefs.&nbsp; In his younger years, he participated in league bowling and often hosted pitch parties and fish frys.&nbsp; Wayne loved being outdoors fishing, hunting, gardening and cruising the farm in his ranger with his dog, Leah.&nbsp; He enjoyed butchering and making sausage every year following the family secret recipe, which included hanging it in the smoke house for several hours.&nbsp; Most of all, Wayne loved family gatherings and attending his grandson’s sporting events and activities.Wayne’s surviving family include his daughter, Darci Baker (Randy) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Juanita Flegler of Russell, Kansas and Shirley Arnhold of Russell, Kansas; two grandsons, Austin W. Bachar and Brandon D. Bachar; faithful 4-legged companion, Leah; and numerous nieces and nephews.Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Vernon Krug; grandson, Joshua Bachar; and brother-in-laws, Melvin Flegler and Ben Arnhold.Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10.30 AM, Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, a Memorial has been established with Russell Rough Riders.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Wayne Rudolph “Chief” Krug

​Marjorie Hartsel, age 101, Jewell, KS resident, passed away on December 14, 2024 at Minneapolis Health and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, KS. Marjorie Ilene Hartsel was born on March 25, 1923 to Harry (Gus) and Bertha (Miller) Divel in Jewell County, KS. She went to school at Pioneer Rural School and grew up on a farm southwest of Jewell with a sister and two brothers. Marjorie graduated from Jewell Rural High School in 1941. She went to work for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 10 years. She married Kenneth Hartsel May 5, 1946. They lived on a farm southeast of Jewell. She helped her husband on the farm and sold Avon over the years. She enjoyed cooking and baking pies and her baked beans. Three children were born to this union; Ricky Kenneth, Debra Ann, and Tamara Sue. She enjoyed going to sporting events and other activities of her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;

​She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth in 1983, her parents, sister Louise McGaughey, and brothers Lawrence (Pete) Divel and Rex Divel, Brother in laws Edward McGaughey, Paul Hartsel, and Chet Canary, Sister in laws Evelyn Divel, Barbara Divel, Doris Divel, Dorothy Canary, and Carol Hartsel.

Rick (Monica) Hartsel, Concordia, KS, grandchildren Bryan (Kelsey) Hartsel, Wichita, KS, Julie Hartsel, Wichita, KS, and Melissa (Tevin) Robinson, Manhattan, KS

Deb (Robin) Griffeth, Jewell, KS, grandchildren Chad Griffeth, Chaska, MN, Sarah (Doug) Spencer, Marion, KS, Kelly (Teresa) Griffeth, Glen Elder, KS, great grandchildren Owen, Grant, and Graycn Spencer, Marion, KS, Wadyn, Kaleb, Kapaun, Landon, and Brendan Griffeth, Glen Elder, KS.

Tami (Mark) Baxa, Salina, KS, grandchildren Ken (Kylene) Baxa, Salina, KS, Dane (Daniele) Baxa, Wichita, KS, and Jenny (Joseph) Bollman, Frederick, CO, great grandchildren Brooklyn, Easton, Ren, Nela, and Malia Baxa, Wichita, KS, Kenzie, Aubrie, and BenjaminBaxa, Salina, KS,&nbsp;Hank&nbsp;and Rudy Bollman, Frederick, CO.

Visitation will be Friday December 20, 2024 from 1pm – 6pm at Kleppinger Funeral Home, Jewell, KS with the family receiving friends from 4pm – 6pm.

Funeral Services will be Saturday December 21, 2024 at 11am at the Trinity Methodist Church, Jewell, KS with Pastors Keith Shank &amp; Jim Rice Officiating.

Internment will follow the service at Wallace Cemetery, Jewell, KS.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Transportation or Trinity Methodist Church, Jewell, KS.

For online condolences, please visit kleppingerfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>​Marjorie Hartsel, age 101, Jewell, KS resident, passed away on December 14, 2024 at Minneapolis Health and Rehabilitation, Minneapolis, KS. Marjorie Ilene Hartsel was born on March 25, 1923 to Harry (Gus) and Bertha (Miller) Divel in Jewell County, KS. She went to school at Pioneer Rural School and grew up on a farm southwest of Jewell with a sister and two brothers. Marjorie graduated from Jewell Rural High School in 1941. She went to work for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 10 years. She married Kenneth Hartsel May 5, 1946. They lived on a farm southeast of Jewell. She helped her husband on the farm and sold Avon over the years. She enjoyed cooking and baking pies and her baked beans. Three children were born to this union; Ricky Kenneth, Debra Ann, and Tamara Sue. She enjoyed going to sporting events and other activities of her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;​She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth in 1983, her parents, sister Louise McGaughey, and brothers Lawrence (Pete) Divel and Rex Divel, Brother in laws Edward McGaughey, Paul Hartsel, and Chet Canary, Sister in laws Evelyn Divel, Barbara Divel, Doris Divel, Dorothy Canary, and Carol Hartsel.​Survivors include:Rick (Monica) Hartsel, Concordia, KS, grandchildren Bryan (Kelsey) Hartsel, Wichita, KS, Julie Hartsel, Wichita, KS, and Melissa (Tevin) Robinson, Manhattan, KSDeb (Robin) Griffeth, Jewell, KS, grandchildren Chad Griffeth, Chaska, MN, Sarah (Doug) Spencer, Marion, KS, Kelly (Teresa) Griffeth, Glen Elder, KS, great grandchildren Owen, Grant, and Graycn Spencer, Marion, KS, Wadyn, Kaleb, Kapaun, Landon, and Brendan Griffeth, Glen Elder, KS.Tami (Mark) Baxa, Salina, KS, grandchildren Ken (Kylene) Baxa, Salina, KS, Dane (Daniele) Baxa, Wichita, KS, and Jenny (Joseph) Bollman, Frederick, CO, great grandchildren Brooklyn, Easton, Ren, Nela, and Malia Baxa, Wichita, KS, Kenzie, Aubrie, and BenjaminBaxa, Salina, KS,&nbsp;Hank&nbsp;and Rudy Bollman, Frederick, CO.Visitation will be Friday December 20, 2024 from 1pm – 6pm at Kleppinger Funeral Home, Jewell, KS with the family receiving friends from 4pm – 6pm.Funeral Services will be Saturday December 21, 2024 at 11am at the Trinity Methodist Church, Jewell, KS with Pastors Keith Shank &amp; Jim Rice Officiating.Internment will follow the service at Wallace Cemetery, Jewell, KS.In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Transportation or Trinity Methodist Church, Jewell, KS.For online condolences, please visit kleppingerfuneralhome.com.

​Marjorie Hartsel, 101

Ruth Ann Hills, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

Ruth was born in Salina, Kansas on July 4, 1950, a daughter to Edna Marie (Wesley) and Edwin Cash Sr.

Ruth and her husband, Steve Hills, spent many happy years together before his passing in 2017.

Survivors include her sisters, Sarah Callison and Cathleen Fisher; longtime friends, Carol and Mike McFadden; and special caregivers, Taya, Ro, and Monica.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Hills; brothers, Eddie Cash Jr., and Eugene Cash.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 20th, at Highland Cemetery, New Cambria, Kansas.

The family requests donations be made to Salina Animal Services or OCCK, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.

Extra special thanks to everyone at OCCK, P.I.N, and Gentiva Hospice for their many years of assistance, guidance and acceptance.

To send online condolences to the family, visit the funeral home website at www.carlsonfh.net, or on the Facebook page. 

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 </figure>Ruth Ann Hills, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 14th, 2024.Ruth was born in Salina, Kansas on July 4, 1950, a daughter to Edna Marie (Wesley) and Edwin Cash Sr.Ruth and her husband, Steve Hills, spent many happy years together before his passing in 2017.Survivors include her sisters, Sarah Callison and Cathleen Fisher; longtime friends, Carol and Mike McFadden; and special caregivers, Taya, Ro, and Monica.She is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Hills; brothers, Eddie Cash Jr., and Eugene Cash.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 20th, at Highland Cemetery, New Cambria, Kansas.The family requests donations be made to Salina Animal Services or OCCK, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.Extra special thanks to everyone at OCCK, P.I.N, and Gentiva Hospice for their many years of assistance, guidance and acceptance.To send online condolences to the family, visit the funeral home website at www.carlsonfh.net, or on the Facebook page.

Ruth Ann Hills

Keenan L. Elliott, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 13, at his home in Belleville.

An informal service of memories and reminiscing to celebrate his life will be held at the Republic Community Church on Thursday, December 19, at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorial&nbsp;services will be held at the church on&nbsp; Friday December 20, at 11:00 a.m. followed by inurnment at Lake Cemetery, Republic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials to the family will be designated later, and may be sent to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, PO Box 566, Belleville, Kansas, 66935.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Elliott family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Keenan L. Elliott, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 13, at his home in Belleville.An informal service of memories and reminiscing to celebrate his life will be held at the Republic Community Church on Thursday, December 19, at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial&nbsp;services will be held at the church on&nbsp; Friday December 20, at 11:00 a.m. followed by inurnment at Lake Cemetery, Republic.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials to the family will be designated later, and may be sent to Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, PO Box 566, Belleville, Kansas, 66935.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Elliott family with arrangements.

Keenan L. Elliott

Twila Mae Reed 89, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Clay Center, KS. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Clifton, KS. to Elwin and Gladys (Bloom) Nelson. She was number 8 of 18 children. She was raised in Clay Center by her grandparents Albert and Laura Bloom as she had asthma and needed to be near a doctor.&nbsp;

Twila graduated from Clay Center High School in 1953. She married Donald Reed, April 22, 1956, and they celebrated 68 years together. Twila worked as the secretary at First Presbyterian Church for 20 years, then she went into banking, working at Union State Bank, Northwestern Federal Savings and Loan, Peoples National Bank, and retired in 2012 from United Bank and Trust.

Twila was a devoted lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church where she was baptized, served as an Elder and Deacon. She was a member of Presbyterian Women and church treasurer for many years.&nbsp; She was a 50 plus year member of Beta Sigma Phi and member of Pilot Club. She and Don enjoyed square dancing with Piotique Promenaders, she also bowled for many years

Twila was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Dwight Nelson, Marlin Nelson, Ronald Nelson, Merrill Nelson, Carroll Nelson, Darrell Nelson, Wendell Nelson, Terry Nelson. Sisters: Delores Norton, Mona Lee Patrick, Vivian Samford, Diane Kelley, baby Nelson.

Survivors: Husband, Donald Reed/ Clay Center, KS. Brother, Larry Nelson,

Manhattan, KS. Sisters: Shirley Ham, Clay Center, Ks., Sue Smith, Townsend/ TN, Sharon Kenney, Lenexa, KS. Stepbrother, Robin Nelson, California Numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4-7 pm Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center

Services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday December 19, at the First Presbyterian Church, Clay

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center

Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

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 </figure>Twila Mae Reed 89, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Clay Center, KS. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Clifton, KS. to Elwin and Gladys (Bloom) Nelson. She was number 8 of 18 children. She was raised in Clay Center by her grandparents Albert and Laura Bloom as she had asthma and needed to be near a doctor.&nbsp;Twila graduated from Clay Center High School in 1953. She married Donald Reed, April 22, 1956, and they celebrated 68 years together. Twila worked as the secretary at First Presbyterian Church for 20 years, then she went into banking, working at Union State Bank, Northwestern Federal Savings and Loan, Peoples National Bank, and retired in 2012 from United Bank and Trust.Twila was a devoted lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church where she was baptized, served as an Elder and Deacon. She was a member of Presbyterian Women and church treasurer for many years.&nbsp; She was a 50 plus year member of Beta Sigma Phi and member of Pilot Club. She and Don enjoyed square dancing with Piotique Promenaders, she also bowled for many yearsTwila was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Dwight Nelson, Marlin Nelson, Ronald Nelson, Merrill Nelson, Carroll Nelson, Darrell Nelson, Wendell Nelson, Terry Nelson. Sisters: Delores Norton, Mona Lee Patrick, Vivian Samford, Diane Kelley, baby Nelson.Survivors: Husband, Donald Reed/ Clay Center, KS. Brother, Larry Nelson,Manhattan, KS. Sisters: Shirley Ham, Clay Center, Ks., Sue Smith, Townsend/ TN, Sharon Kenney, Lenexa, KS. Stepbrother, Robin Nelson, California Numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be 4-7 pm Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay CenterServices will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday December 19, at the First Presbyterian Church, ClayCenterBurial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Clay CenterOnline condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com

Twila Mae Reed

Mark Sprout, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 15th, at Kenwood View Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center.

Mark was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 7, 1966, to Pat Belden and Earl Sprout.Mark was a wonderful friend, and brother. 

In his free time, he enjoyed playing pool and darts with the people he was closest to.Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time.

To send online condolences, visit the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/">www.carlsonfh.net</a>, or on the Facebook page.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mark Sprout, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 15th, at Kenwood View Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center.Mark was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 7, 1966, to Pat Belden and Earl Sprout.Mark was a wonderful friend, and brother. In his free time, he enjoyed playing pool and darts with the people he was closest to.Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned at this time.To send online condolences, visit the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/">www.carlsonfh.net</a>, or on the Facebook page.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mark Sprout

Bruce S. Nech age 73 passed away on Friday December 13, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born on November 19, 1951 in Beloit, KS the son of Edward “Bud” Nech and Rosalee Terrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Larry.

He is survived by his wife Deanna of the home; a daughter Elizabeth of Salina, KS; a son Benjamin (Sheila) Nech of Long Island, KS; grandchildren Josephine, Grady and Marshall Nech; brother Terry (Melissa) Nech of Hoisington, KS; Sister Susan(Mike) Young of Holyrood, KS; sister in law Joan Nech of Kensington, KS; Many nieces and nephews.

The family has requested memorials in lieu of flowers be given to Smith County EMS and/or the Smith County Community Foundation.

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 </figure>Bruce S. Nech age 73 passed away on Friday December 13, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born on November 19, 1951 in Beloit, KS the son of Edward “Bud” Nech and Rosalee Terrell.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Larry.He is survived by his wife Deanna of the home; a daughter Elizabeth of Salina, KS; a son Benjamin (Sheila) Nech of Long Island, KS; grandchildren Josephine, Grady and Marshall Nech; brother Terry (Melissa) Nech of Hoisington, KS; Sister Susan(Mike) Young of Holyrood, KS; sister in law Joan Nech of Kensington, KS; Many nieces and nephews.The family has requested memorials in lieu of flowers be given to Smith County EMS and/or the Smith County Community Foundation.

 Bruce S. Nech

JoAnn L. Haist, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Sunflower Care Homes of Baldwin City, KS. She was 92 years of age. She was born on June 5, 1932, in Clifton, Kansas to Sylvester J. &amp; Helen R. (Roberts) Gieber.

JoAnn graduated from Haddam High School in 1950.&nbsp;&nbsp;She received her nursing degree from Marymount School of Nursing in 1953.

On November 30, 1957, JoAnn married James “Jim” L. Haist in Concordia, Kansas at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. They were married for 66 years and to this union, 8 children were born: Debra, Daniel, Michael, Mark, Teri, Thomas, Rodney, and Rita.

JoAnn worked as a registered nurse in several locations including, St. Joseph Hospital, Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE, St. Ann’s, Mt. Joseph Nursing Home and St. Mary’s Convent.

She enjoyed gardening, quilting and making apple pies.

JoAnn is survived by her children; Debra (Ronald) Lawrenz, Lawrence, KS; Daniel Haist, Concordia, KS; Michael (Heloisa) Haist, Wichita, KS; Mark (Teri) Haist, Stockton, MO; Teri (Bradley) Simpson, Canyon, TX; Thomas (DeAnn) Haist, Alva, FL; Rodney (Diane) Haist, Shawnee, KS, and Rita (Rick) Limon, Hutchinson, KS; brother, William Gieber (Marvene), Concordia, KS and sister, Marjorie Blazek, Concordia, KS. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews.

JoAnn was preceded in death by both her husband, Jim, her parents, Sylvester &amp; Helen Gieber and a nephew, David Haist.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with a parish rosary/vigil service being held at 6 pm on Thursday evening all at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia, Led by Fr. Steven Heina.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family will receive friends after the rosary/vigil service.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, Kansas, with Fr. Joseph Kieffer officiating.&nbsp;Burial will follow in the St. Concordia Catholic Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be left to the St. Concordia Catholic Cemetery Fund or the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Altar Society, Concordia, KS. Condolences may be left online at www.chaputbuoy.com. Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>JoAnn L. Haist, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Sunflower Care Homes of Baldwin City, KS. She was 92 years of age. She was born on June 5, 1932, in Clifton, Kansas to Sylvester J. &amp; Helen R. (Roberts) Gieber.JoAnn graduated from Haddam High School in 1950.&nbsp;&nbsp;She received her nursing degree from Marymount School of Nursing in 1953.On November 30, 1957, JoAnn married James “Jim” L. Haist in Concordia, Kansas at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. They were married for 66 years and to this union, 8 children were born: Debra, Daniel, Michael, Mark, Teri, Thomas, Rodney, and Rita.JoAnn worked as a registered nurse in several locations including, St. Joseph Hospital, Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE, St. Ann’s, Mt. Joseph Nursing Home and St. Mary’s Convent.She enjoyed gardening, quilting and making apple pies.JoAnn is survived by her children; Debra (Ronald) Lawrenz, Lawrence, KS; Daniel Haist, Concordia, KS; Michael (Heloisa) Haist, Wichita, KS; Mark (Teri) Haist, Stockton, MO; Teri (Bradley) Simpson, Canyon, TX; Thomas (DeAnn) Haist, Alva, FL; Rodney (Diane) Haist, Shawnee, KS, and Rita (Rick) Limon, Hutchinson, KS; brother, William Gieber (Marvene), Concordia, KS and sister, Marjorie Blazek, Concordia, KS. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews.JoAnn was preceded in death by both her husband, Jim, her parents, Sylvester &amp; Helen Gieber and a nephew, David Haist.Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with a parish rosary/vigil service being held at 6 pm on Thursday evening all at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia, Led by Fr. Steven Heina.&nbsp;&nbsp;Family will receive friends after the rosary/vigil service.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, Kansas, with Fr. Joseph Kieffer officiating.&nbsp;Burial will follow in the St. Concordia Catholic Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be left to the St. Concordia Catholic Cemetery Fund or the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Altar Society, Concordia, KS. Condolences may be left online at www.chaputbuoy.com. Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home in Concordia in charge of arrangements.

JoAnn L. Haist 

Suzanne Akers Wallace was born December 2nd, 1951, in Enid Oklahoma to Bobbie and Lonnie Akers. She died October 10th, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota.&nbsp;

Suzanne loved life and lived it to the fullest. Fun to be around and always active. She loved her "glass of wine" friend Gloria (Dick), "hey girl" Albert John and Mary. She shot sporting clays, fished competitively, para-sailed, swam with dolphins and manatees and learned how to sail a 40-foot boat on Lake Superior. She was game for anything. Suz loved to travel. Oatman, Arizona, and Zion National Park were her favorite places in the states. She liked Jamaica, and Cozumel and snorkeled in Roatan, Honduras, her favorite place in the Caribbean.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her father, Lonnie and older brother, David who was her confidant and her hero. She is survived by her mother Bobbie, her husband Kirk, daughter Mendi who she idolized, son-in-law Kirk Eskew and grandsons she adored Kyle, Ryan and Callen. Sister Jay Johnsen, younger brother Mark who she had a strong loving bond with. He called her his "second mom." Sister Jamie Rains, Aunt Venetia Jorgensen who was more like a sister. Aunt Tommy Hawk and sister-in-law Sherry Strong, several nieces and nephews. Suzanne had a special tie to her niece&nbsp;Jaid&nbsp;since&nbsp;Jaid&nbsp;was a child. Suz called&nbsp;Jaid's sons "her boys" Cameron was her sports boy and Jaxson was her ice cream buddy.

Suzanne was much loved by many and leaves a void that can never be filled. Her ashes will be spread on her favorite place on the shore of Lake Superior.

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 </figure>Suzanne Akers Wallace was born December 2nd, 1951, in Enid Oklahoma to Bobbie and Lonnie Akers. She died October 10th, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota.&nbsp;Suzanne loved life and lived it to the fullest. Fun to be around and always active. She loved her "glass of wine" friend Gloria (Dick), "hey girl" Albert John and Mary. She shot sporting clays, fished competitively, para-sailed, swam with dolphins and manatees and learned how to sail a 40-foot boat on Lake Superior. She was game for anything. Suz loved to travel. Oatman, Arizona, and Zion National Park were her favorite places in the states. She liked Jamaica, and Cozumel and snorkeled in Roatan, Honduras, her favorite place in the Caribbean.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her father, Lonnie and older brother, David who was her confidant and her hero. She is survived by her mother Bobbie, her husband Kirk, daughter Mendi who she idolized, son-in-law Kirk Eskew and grandsons she adored Kyle, Ryan and Callen. Sister Jay Johnsen, younger brother Mark who she had a strong loving bond with. He called her his "second mom." Sister Jamie Rains, Aunt Venetia Jorgensen who was more like a sister. Aunt Tommy Hawk and sister-in-law Sherry Strong, several nieces and nephews. Suzanne had a special tie to her niece&nbsp;Jaid&nbsp;since&nbsp;Jaid&nbsp;was a child. Suz called&nbsp;Jaid's sons "her boys" Cameron was her sports boy and Jaxson was her ice cream buddy.Suzanne was much loved by many and leaves a void that can never be filled. Her ashes will be spread on her favorite place on the shore of Lake Superior.

 Suzanne Akers Wallace 

Kenneth Paul Palmquist, age 82, left this earthly life on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS surrounded by his family.&nbsp; He was born on April 17, 1942 in Deshler, NE to Elmer G. &amp; Inez M. (Bevington) Palmquist.&nbsp;

He lived in Hebron, NE (his mother’s hometown) until his father purchased the Schmelling Drug Store and they moved to Concordia, KS in 1945.&nbsp; He graduated from Concordia High School in 1960.&nbsp; He attended Kansas University for one year and then graduated from UMKC in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. He was a member of Kappa Psi, a pharmacy student fraternity. He married Mary Ann St. Pierre on June 8, 1963 in Concordia, KS. He worked for Parkview Drug Store until 1967 when he and Mary Ann returned to Concordia, KS. He then joined the family business at Palmquist Drug Store.&nbsp; On January 2, 1972, he and his brother, Keith became co-owners of the drug store until Keith moved to Montana in 1993.&nbsp; He then operated the drug store with his son Steven until his retirement in 2016.&nbsp;

He took great pride in serving Concordia and the surrounding communities, providing compassionate and professional care as a pharmacist for 50 years. Ken’s example paved the way for both of his children to follow in his footsteps in becoming pharmacists themselves. &nbsp;

Ken and Mary Ann were active members of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Concordia, KS where Ken served as an acolyte, lay reader, Vestry member, and sang in the choir.&nbsp; For his dedicated church service he received the Bishop’s Award. After the church closed, Ken and Mary Ann attended the First United Methodist Church, Concordia.&nbsp;

His community involvement included Junior Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Hospital Foundation Board and Sunset Home Board. Driven by his passion for the performances at the Brown Grand Theatre, Ken dedicated many years to enriching the Concordia community by bringing a diverse array of entertainment through the Community Concert Association. Ken enjoyed attending local sporting events and concerts at Concordia High School and Cloud County Community College&nbsp;

Ken and Mary Ann cherished countless travels and adventures with friends and family, with one of their favorite destinations being Lake City, Colorado.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Ken is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann, Concordia, KS; daughter, Lisa Sorell (Sean), Manhattan, KS; son, Steven Palmquist (Andrea), Concordia, KS; brother, Keith Palmquist, Bigfork, MT; grandsons, Lane Sorell (Sammi Grieger), Isaac Sorell, Jacob Palmquist &amp; Kyle Palmquist, sisters-in-law Joyce Coppoc (Jim), Sandy Sample (Roger); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer &amp; Inez Palmquist and sister-in-law Diana Palmquist.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held&nbsp;from 1-8 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with the family greeting friends&nbsp;from 6-7 pm&nbsp;all at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services will be&nbsp;at 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 18, 2024&nbsp;at the First United Methodist Church, Concordia, KS with Pastor Mark Crist officiating and burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, KS. For online condolences please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>

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 </figure>Kenneth Paul Palmquist, age 82, left this earthly life on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS surrounded by his family.&nbsp; He was born on April 17, 1942 in Deshler, NE to Elmer G. &amp; Inez M. (Bevington) Palmquist.&nbsp;He lived in Hebron, NE (his mother’s hometown) until his father purchased the Schmelling Drug Store and they moved to Concordia, KS in 1945.&nbsp; He graduated from Concordia High School in 1960.&nbsp; He attended Kansas University for one year and then graduated from UMKC in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. He was a member of Kappa Psi, a pharmacy student fraternity. He married Mary Ann St. Pierre on June 8, 1963 in Concordia, KS. He worked for Parkview Drug Store until 1967 when he and Mary Ann returned to Concordia, KS. He then joined the family business at Palmquist Drug Store.&nbsp; On January 2, 1972, he and his brother, Keith became co-owners of the drug store until Keith moved to Montana in 1993.&nbsp; He then operated the drug store with his son Steven until his retirement in 2016.&nbsp;He took great pride in serving Concordia and the surrounding communities, providing compassionate and professional care as a pharmacist for 50 years. Ken’s example paved the way for both of his children to follow in his footsteps in becoming pharmacists themselves. &nbsp;Ken and Mary Ann were active members of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Concordia, KS where Ken served as an acolyte, lay reader, Vestry member, and sang in the choir.&nbsp; For his dedicated church service he received the Bishop’s Award. After the church closed, Ken and Mary Ann attended the First United Methodist Church, Concordia.&nbsp;His community involvement included Junior Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Hospital Foundation Board and Sunset Home Board. Driven by his passion for the performances at the Brown Grand Theatre, Ken dedicated many years to enriching the Concordia community by bringing a diverse array of entertainment through the Community Concert Association. Ken enjoyed attending local sporting events and concerts at Concordia High School and Cloud County Community College&nbsp;Ken and Mary Ann cherished countless travels and adventures with friends and family, with one of their favorite destinations being Lake City, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ken is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann, Concordia, KS; daughter, Lisa Sorell (Sean), Manhattan, KS; son, Steven Palmquist (Andrea), Concordia, KS; brother, Keith Palmquist, Bigfork, MT; grandsons, Lane Sorell (Sammi Grieger), Isaac Sorell, Jacob Palmquist &amp; Kyle Palmquist, sisters-in-law Joyce Coppoc (Jim), Sandy Sample (Roger); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer &amp; Inez Palmquist and sister-in-law Diana Palmquist.&nbsp;Visitation will be held&nbsp;from 1-8 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with the family greeting friends&nbsp;from 6-7 pm&nbsp;all at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be&nbsp;at 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 18, 2024&nbsp;at the First United Methodist Church, Concordia, KS with Pastor Mark Crist officiating and burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, KS. For online condolences please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>

Kenneth Paul Palmquist

Kathy M. Holliman passed away at Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus December 6, 2024. Kathy was born April 4th 1962 at Ft. Riley, Kansas the daughter of Stephen and Carol Kirkbride. Kathy graduated from Chapman High School.

Kathy lived in Chapman her entire life and had worked for Konza construction as an office manager. On June 5, 2009 Kathy married Chris Holliman in Helena Montana. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Pam, and her brother Jeff.

Kathy is survived by her husband Chris of the home, her daughters Nicole Moneypenny, Christina Scott, Christina Holliman, Gabby Holliman and Natalie Luthi and son Robert Sayers as well as her brothers James Kirkbride and Stephen Kirkbride. Kathy was a very proud Nana to 11 grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday December 17th at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel 206 W. 5th Street Chapman, Kansas. Memorials may be made in Kathy’s Honor to the Chapman American Legion Auxiliary and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel PO Box 411 Chapman, Kansas 67431.

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 </figure>Kathy M. Holliman passed away at Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus December 6, 2024. Kathy was born April 4th 1962 at Ft. Riley, Kansas the daughter of Stephen and Carol Kirkbride. Kathy graduated from Chapman High School.Kathy lived in Chapman her entire life and had worked for Konza construction as an office manager. On June 5, 2009 Kathy married Chris Holliman in Helena Montana. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Pam, and her brother Jeff.Kathy is survived by her husband Chris of the home, her daughters Nicole Moneypenny, Christina Scott, Christina Holliman, Gabby Holliman and Natalie Luthi and son Robert Sayers as well as her brothers James Kirkbride and Stephen Kirkbride. Kathy was a very proud Nana to 11 grandchildren.The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday December 17th at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel 206 W. 5th Street Chapman, Kansas. Memorials may be made in Kathy’s Honor to the Chapman American Legion Auxiliary and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel PO Box 411 Chapman, Kansas 67431.

Kathy M. Holliman

Gerald L. Norman was born February 27, 1938 in Junction City, Kansas the son of Ernest and Geraldine (Seubert) Norman. He passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Chapman Valley Manor at the age of 86.

He graduated from the Dickinson County Community High School with the class of 1955. He was a tractor mechanic for Willhoite’s in Junction City and also was a farmer, and a school bus driver for the Dickinson County School District.

Gerald served in the National Guard, and was on the Good Hope Cemetery Board, and the Dickinson County Historical Society. He enjoyed assembling electronic kits, spending time with his family, and spending time with his friends at the Senior Center in Chapman, and attending his class reunions.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews, brother Gail Norman of Salina, and sister Yvonne Silver of San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carolyn Lehner and nephew Scott Chronister.

Funeral services for Gerald will be 2:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Chapman United Methodist Church in Chapman with Pastor Connie Woldridge. His final resting place will be in the Good Hope Cemetery north of Chapman. His family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Thursday evening at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1734110433764.jpeg" alt="Gerald L. Norman" />
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 </figure>Gerald L. Norman was born February 27, 1938 in Junction City, Kansas the son of Ernest and Geraldine (Seubert) Norman. He passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Chapman Valley Manor at the age of 86.He graduated from the Dickinson County Community High School with the class of 1955. He was a tractor mechanic for Willhoite’s in Junction City and also was a farmer, and a school bus driver for the Dickinson County School District.Gerald served in the National Guard, and was on the Good Hope Cemetery Board, and the Dickinson County Historical Society. He enjoyed assembling electronic kits, spending time with his family, and spending time with his friends at the Senior Center in Chapman, and attending his class reunions.He is survived by his nieces and nephews, brother Gail Norman of Salina, and sister Yvonne Silver of San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carolyn Lehner and nephew Scott Chronister.Funeral services for Gerald will be 2:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Chapman United Methodist Church in Chapman with Pastor Connie Woldridge. His final resting place will be in the Good Hope Cemetery north of Chapman. His family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Thursday evening at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.

Gerald L. Norman

Harvey Ernest Disque, 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Harvey was born on September 9, 1932, in Claflin, Kansas, to Adam and Margaret (Radenberg) Disque.

Harvey attended a one-room school at State Center District 75 in Claflin, Kansas, and graduated from Claflin High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army at the headquarters of the Guided Missile Corp. during the Korean War, from February 1955 to February 1957.

A lifelong Kansas farmer, Harvey dedicated his life to farming, sowing, and reaping the land with pride as part of his calling. He married Neva Ann Holl on May 15, 1960, in Ellinwood, Kansas. After 34 wonderful years together, she preceded him in death on March 14, 1994.

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 </figure>Harvey Ernest Disque, 92, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Harvey was born on September 9, 1932, in Claflin, Kansas, to Adam and Margaret (Radenberg) Disque.Harvey attended a one-room school at State Center District 75 in Claflin, Kansas, and graduated from Claflin High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army at the headquarters of the Guided Missile Corp. during the Korean War, from February 1955 to February 1957.A lifelong Kansas farmer, Harvey dedicated his life to farming, sowing, and reaping the land with pride as part of his calling. He married Neva Ann Holl on May 15, 1960, in Ellinwood, Kansas. After 34 wonderful years together, she preceded him in death on March 14, 1994.Harvey is survived by his four daughters: Renee (Lee) Williams of Colorado Springs, CO, Angela (Gary) Naden of Bozeman, MT, Robin (Kenneth) Ponitz of Ft. Worth, TX, and Julie (Shawn) Opat of Salina, KS. He leaves behind twelve grandchildren: Jeremy (Kaci) Snyder, Amber (Shaun) O'Bryant, Cory (Shelby) Snyder, Rebecca Naden, Ryan (Anne Marie) Williams, Michelle (Nathan) Bjelland, Matthew (Aurora) Naden, Niles (Paige) Gridley, along with his step-grandchildren Kenny Ponitz, Olivia McAdams, Olivia Opat, and Sara Opat. Additionally, Harvey is survived by thirteen great-grandchildren: Corianne, Genevieve, Josephine, Asher, Isaac, Geneva, Carina, Ruth, Adalee, Errol, Oliver, Raelynn, and Samuel.Harvey is also survived by two brothers: Walter Disque of Claflin, Kansas, and Herman Disque of Stafford, Kansas, along with a grafted-in daughter, Lindsay Meyer of Kansas City, Kansas, daughter of Don and Phyllis Meyer of Salina, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, and his siblings: five brothers, Martin, Clarence, Marlin, Edgar, and Charles; and six sisters, Edna, Grace, and Velma Disque, Mabel Flickinger, Aline Howser, and Leona Welch.The family will welcome visitors on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, Kansas. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina, Kansas, followed by a graveside service at Pleasant View Cemetery in Claflin, Kansas at 2:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina Senior Center, and Salina Animal Shelter—causes that were close to Harvey’s heart. The family expresses their gratitude for the support provided by Pastor Mark Boxman, Pastor Dennis Kootz, the members at Trinity Lutheran Church, Gentiva Hospice, and the doctors and nurses at Salina Regional Health Center.Harvey will be dearly missed and remembered by all who knew him.

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