Allen Lee Atwell June 1, 1932 ~ December 14, 2023

Allen Lee Atwell was born June 1, 1932, on the farm East of Minneapolis, KS to Fay and Alma (Sumerall) Atwell.&nbsp;He passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home. Allen graduated from Minneapolis High School in May 1950.

Allen married Deloros Ilene Ranney on March 4, 1956. Of this union, two children were born, Harry Lee Atwell and Valorie Rhea (Atwell) Zimmer.

He enjoyed his 1939 Packard he bought and running hurdles in high school. In his senior year, he was 5th in the state.

Allen served in the Navy on the USS Block Island carrier from January 4, 1951, to October 5, 1954. He enjoyed his Navy service sailing in the Mediterranean and Atlantic seas.

Farming was his life’s work, and he was happiest when he drove his combine harvesting wheat.&nbsp;Allen’s first couple years, after his Navy service, he enjoyed custom harvesting from Kansas to South Dakota.&nbsp;

Allen and Deloros enjoyed pulling their camper to Apache Junction, Arizona during the winter months. Polka dancing and friends were his favorite pastime. He had a quick wit and always had a funny saying to share with everyone. His neighbors always knew when he arrived in the park due to the noise his beloved diesel pickup made. They let him know it, but he still teased them. His family and all his friends were important to him.

A unique feature he was proud of was the fact he could make both of his ears wiggle at the same time.&nbsp;

He was strong in his faith in the Lord, his Savior.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Fay and Alma Atwell; one granddaughter; and one step-grandson.

Allen is survived by his wife of 67 years, Deloros Atwell; children Harry Atwell (Cyndi) of Delphos KS, Valorie (Atwell) Zimmer (Terry) of Salina KS; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Eva) Atwell of Los Lunas, NM; sister, Carolyn (Jack) McKain of Manhattan, KS; and sister Connie Pell of Texas.

A private graveside service with military honors will be held at the Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, KS. The memorial service will be held at the Words of Light Fellowship, Delphos, KS, on December 21, at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, December 20 from&nbsp; 5:00 P.M., to 7:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Allen Atwell Minneapolis High School Scholarship Fund or the Words of Light Fellowship Church, sent in the care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle St., Minneapolis, KS, 67467.

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 </figure>Allen Lee Atwell June 1, 1932 ~ December 14, 2023Allen Lee Atwell was born June 1, 1932, on the farm East of Minneapolis, KS to Fay and Alma (Sumerall) Atwell.&nbsp;He passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home. Allen graduated from Minneapolis High School in May 1950.Allen married Deloros Ilene Ranney on March 4, 1956. Of this union, two children were born, Harry Lee Atwell and Valorie Rhea (Atwell) Zimmer.He enjoyed his 1939 Packard he bought and running hurdles in high school. In his senior year, he was 5th in the state.Allen served in the Navy on the USS Block Island carrier from January 4, 1951, to October 5, 1954. He enjoyed his Navy service sailing in the Mediterranean and Atlantic seas.Farming was his life’s work, and he was happiest when he drove his combine harvesting wheat.&nbsp;Allen’s first couple years, after his Navy service, he enjoyed custom harvesting from Kansas to South Dakota.&nbsp;Allen and Deloros enjoyed pulling their camper to Apache Junction, Arizona during the winter months. Polka dancing and friends were his favorite pastime. He had a quick wit and always had a funny saying to share with everyone. His neighbors always knew when he arrived in the park due to the noise his beloved diesel pickup made. They let him know it, but he still teased them. His family and all his friends were important to him.A unique feature he was proud of was the fact he could make both of his ears wiggle at the same time.&nbsp;He was strong in his faith in the Lord, his Savior.Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Fay and Alma Atwell; one granddaughter; and one step-grandson.Allen is survived by his wife of 67 years, Deloros Atwell; children Harry Atwell (Cyndi) of Delphos KS, Valorie (Atwell) Zimmer (Terry) of Salina KS; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Eva) Atwell of Los Lunas, NM; sister, Carolyn (Jack) McKain of Manhattan, KS; and sister Connie Pell of Texas.A private graveside service with military honors will be held at the Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, KS. The memorial service will be held at the Words of Light Fellowship, Delphos, KS, on December 21, at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, December 20 from&nbsp; 5:00 P.M., to 7:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Allen Atwell Minneapolis High School Scholarship Fund or the Words of Light Fellowship Church, sent in the care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle St., Minneapolis, KS, 67467.

Allen L. Atwell

Ida left this world on December 13, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Ida was born September 1, 1929 in Vinita, Oklahoma to Paul and Meda (Hall) Simms. At 3 years old she lost her mother and was placed with her maternal grandparents who raised her. She had very fond memories of her grandparents and all they taught her in her life. She had 3 brothers and a sister who, even though separated, remained as close as siblings could be.

Ida graduated from Vinita High School and had some college. Ida was constantly learning, loved to find out the ins and outs of everything. Ida was well traveled and loved sharing her adventures with others, made many trips with her siblings and other family members. She was a wonderful photographer, amazing gardener and she loved her family above anything else.

Ida married Lloyd Lundy on December 25, 1947. To this union came Connie Norris-Baldwin and Jane Matlock. Throughout their married lives they had many adventures and tried their hand at many things. They had funeral homes in Miami and Welch Oklahoma. After that, opportunity presented itself in the restaurant business, with businesses in Vinita and Salina, Kansas. Their ultimate and final business venture was the Hospitality Industry, starting with the Sands in Salina, Kansas. Then on to Hays, Kansas in 1966 to become managing partners in the Best Western Vagabond. They went onto to own and operate 6 hotels in Kansas. After Lloyd’s passing, Ida went on to build the Butterfield and Days Inn (Ellis), with her partners; daughter Jane, grandson Chris and close family friend, Sabrina Symns. They were later sold and Ida and Jane moved back to Vinita, Oklahoma to be closer to family.

She became a Grandmother in 1973 and 1974, she took her role as Grandma very seriously. She took Jenny and Chris on many of her adventures traveling. She helped with all of their show and tells in school with pictures and items brought from so many different countries she traveled to. They had a cabin in Grove, Oklahoma that they went to every summer and made so many memories with Jenny and Chris but also her siblings and their families.

It’s so hard to sum up the life of such an amazing, loving and caring woman. She worked hard every day of her life but never lost the joy of giving to others. She suffered so much loss in her life but always tried to see the positive side of things. Always picking herself up and doing what needed done. To say she will be missed by all who knew her is such an understatement.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, her daughters Connie and Jane, her parents, grandparents and siblings, Pauline Poe, Robert (Bud) Simms and Tom Simms.

She leaves behind her brother Charles Simms, her grandchildren Jenny Norris-Burch (Allen) and Chris (Megan) Norris, 6 great-grandchildren; Aaron Hintz, Sam Hintz, Nick Burch, Cj Norris, Mason Norris, Cy Drobeck and Sophia Norris. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.

There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.

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 </figure>Ida left this world on December 13, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Ida was born September 1, 1929 in Vinita, Oklahoma to Paul and Meda (Hall) Simms. At 3 years old she lost her mother and was placed with her maternal grandparents who raised her. She had very fond memories of her grandparents and all they taught her in her life. She had 3 brothers and a sister who, even though separated, remained as close as siblings could be.Ida graduated from Vinita High School and had some college. Ida was constantly learning, loved to find out the ins and outs of everything. Ida was well traveled and loved sharing her adventures with others, made many trips with her siblings and other family members. She was a wonderful photographer, amazing gardener and she loved her family above anything else.Ida married Lloyd Lundy on December 25, 1947. To this union came Connie Norris-Baldwin and Jane Matlock. Throughout their married lives they had many adventures and tried their hand at many things. They had funeral homes in Miami and Welch Oklahoma. After that, opportunity presented itself in the restaurant business, with businesses in Vinita and Salina, Kansas. Their ultimate and final business venture was the Hospitality Industry, starting with the Sands in Salina, Kansas. Then on to Hays, Kansas in 1966 to become managing partners in the Best Western Vagabond. They went onto to own and operate 6 hotels in Kansas. After Lloyd’s passing, Ida went on to build the Butterfield and Days Inn (Ellis), with her partners; daughter Jane, grandson Chris and close family friend, Sabrina Symns. They were later sold and Ida and Jane moved back to Vinita, Oklahoma to be closer to family.She became a Grandmother in 1973 and 1974, she took her role as Grandma very seriously. She took Jenny and Chris on many of her adventures traveling. She helped with all of their show and tells in school with pictures and items brought from so many different countries she traveled to. They had a cabin in Grove, Oklahoma that they went to every summer and made so many memories with Jenny and Chris but also her siblings and their families.It’s so hard to sum up the life of such an amazing, loving and caring woman. She worked hard every day of her life but never lost the joy of giving to others. She suffered so much loss in her life but always tried to see the positive side of things. Always picking herself up and doing what needed done. To say she will be missed by all who knew her is such an understatement.She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, her daughters Connie and Jane, her parents, grandparents and siblings, Pauline Poe, Robert (Bud) Simms and Tom Simms.She leaves behind her brother Charles Simms, her grandchildren Jenny Norris-Burch (Allen) and Chris (Megan) Norris, 6 great-grandchildren; Aaron Hintz, Sam Hintz, Nick Burch, Cj Norris, Mason Norris, Cy Drobeck and Sophia Norris. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.

Ida Mae Simms-Lundy

Leona Louise (Sommerfeld) Fabrizius was born to Otto and Louise (Hebbe) Sommerfeld in Marlin, TX on Monday, June 7, 1926. She passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Ottawa County Health Center with her family at her side.

Leona met a handsome soldier while working as a waitress in Marlin. He had been stationed at Fort Hood, TX. That man was Herman Fabrizius. They were married in Marlin on May 20, 1945. After Herman was discharged from the Army in October 1945, they moved back to his family farm in WaKeeney, KS. He had worked in construction with his uncles since he was 12 or 13, so naturally he went back into that line of work. Needless to say, they relocated several times going from job to job and town to town, even while starting their family. In 1959, they moved to Minneapolis to build the original Minneapolis High School. Leona liked Minneapolis so much that she said “No more moving. He can go to his jobs and come home on the weekends.”

Leona worked as a waitress for a brief time at Bailey’s Restaurant before deciding to be a stay-at-home mom for a time. In 1968 she started her Certified Nurses Aide career at the Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center. In 1980, she went across the street to the Ottawa County Hospital, now known as the Ottawa County Health Center – retiring in 1992. While at the hospital, she worked the 3:00 to 11:00 P.M. shift with several older women and toss in a young man we all know as Santa Claus, AKA Todd Wilson. They all worked hard together but had so much fun together.

Leona loved her children and grandchildren and tried to follow all of their sports and activities. She loved games and she was an award-winning bowler. Leona loved Scrabble, dominoes, crossword puzzles, and BINGO – and she was the BEST at all of them.

She was the kindest most loving woman to everyone who knew her.

Leona was preceded in death by her parents; husband Herman on January 21, 1979; twin brothers, Otto and Arthur; sister, Alice Herwald; daughter, Mich Fiske; daughter-in-law, Lauri Fabrizius; granddaughter, Amy Cleveland; and great-grandson, Sydney.

Survivors are her children, Don Fabrizius and his wife, Wendy, Kathy Nash and her husband, Marty, Steve Fabrizius; and Mike Fabrizius and his wife, Tami; son-in-law, Kenny Fiske; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, December 21 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M, Friday, December 22 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Ottawa County Health Center or the M.H.S. Alumni Scholarship Fund for granddaughter Amy Cleveland’s Accounting Scholarship and may be left in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Leona Louise (Sommerfeld) Fabrizius was born to Otto and Louise (Hebbe) Sommerfeld in Marlin, TX on Monday, June 7, 1926. She passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Ottawa County Health Center with her family at her side.Leona met a handsome soldier while working as a waitress in Marlin. He had been stationed at Fort Hood, TX. That man was Herman Fabrizius. They were married in Marlin on May 20, 1945. After Herman was discharged from the Army in October 1945, they moved back to his family farm in WaKeeney, KS. He had worked in construction with his uncles since he was 12 or 13, so naturally he went back into that line of work. Needless to say, they relocated several times going from job to job and town to town, even while starting their family. In 1959, they moved to Minneapolis to build the original Minneapolis High School. Leona liked Minneapolis so much that she said “No more moving. He can go to his jobs and come home on the weekends.”Leona worked as a waitress for a brief time at Bailey’s Restaurant before deciding to be a stay-at-home mom for a time. In 1968 she started her Certified Nurses Aide career at the Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center. In 1980, she went across the street to the Ottawa County Hospital, now known as the Ottawa County Health Center – retiring in 1992. While at the hospital, she worked the 3:00 to 11:00 P.M. shift with several older women and toss in a young man we all know as Santa Claus, AKA Todd Wilson. They all worked hard together but had so much fun together.Leona loved her children and grandchildren and tried to follow all of their sports and activities. She loved games and she was an award-winning bowler. Leona loved Scrabble, dominoes, crossword puzzles, and BINGO – and she was the BEST at all of them.She was the kindest most loving woman to everyone who knew her.Leona was preceded in death by her parents; husband Herman on January 21, 1979; twin brothers, Otto and Arthur; sister, Alice Herwald; daughter, Mich Fiske; daughter-in-law, Lauri Fabrizius; granddaughter, Amy Cleveland; and great-grandson, Sydney.Survivors are her children, Don Fabrizius and his wife, Wendy, Kathy Nash and her husband, Marty, Steve Fabrizius; and Mike Fabrizius and his wife, Tami; son-in-law, Kenny Fiske; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, December 21 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M, Friday, December 22 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Ottawa County Health Center or the M.H.S. Alumni Scholarship Fund for granddaughter Amy Cleveland’s Accounting Scholarship and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Leona Louise (Sommerfeld) Fabrizius

Leona Hattie Mutschler February 7, 1929 ~ December 12, 2023

Leona H. Mutschler, 94, of Delphos, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 12th, at Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan.

Leona was born in Wilson, Kansas, on February 7, 1929, the daughter of the late Hattie Joanna Amanda (Schepmann) and William F.&nbsp; Anschutz.&nbsp; She was the widow of Richard Herbert Mutschler.&nbsp; They were married on June 5, 1949, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, KS. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina.

Leona is survived by her daughter, Elaine, widow of &nbsp;Jon Riedl, of Brighton, CO; &nbsp;three sons, Donald "Don," widower of &nbsp;Terry Mutschler, of Minneapolis, KS; &nbsp;Paul, widower of &nbsp;Gwen Mutschler, of Delphos, KS; &nbsp;Harold, husband of &nbsp;Glenda Mutschler, of Gypsum, KS; also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wilmetta "Billie," wife of &nbsp;Paul McDonald, of Topeka, KS; Leora, widow of &nbsp;Harold True; Maydene "Betty," widow of &nbsp;Louis Meyer, of LeRoy, KS;&nbsp;Leona is preceded in death by two brothers, Dale Anschutz, and Glenn, 1 sister Margaret Anschutz and a grandson. 

Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 21st, at 10:30 AM in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, with Pastor Dennis Kootz officiating. 

Interment will be at St. Paul's Cemetery, Kipp, Kansas. The family wishes for memorials to be to the Lutheran Hour Ministries or the Trinity Lutheran Church and be sent to the Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, 500 S. Ohio, Salina.

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 </figure>Leona Hattie Mutschler February 7, 1929 ~ December 12, 2023Leona H. Mutschler, 94, of Delphos, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 12th, at Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan.Leona was born in Wilson, Kansas, on February 7, 1929, the daughter of the late Hattie Joanna Amanda (Schepmann) and William F.&nbsp; Anschutz.&nbsp; She was the widow of Richard Herbert Mutschler.&nbsp; They were married on June 5, 1949, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, KS. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina.Leona is survived by her daughter, Elaine, widow of &nbsp;Jon Riedl, of Brighton, CO; &nbsp;three sons, Donald "Don," widower of &nbsp;Terry Mutschler, of Minneapolis, KS; &nbsp;Paul, widower of &nbsp;Gwen Mutschler, of Delphos, KS; &nbsp;Harold, husband of &nbsp;Glenda Mutschler, of Gypsum, KS; also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wilmetta "Billie," wife of &nbsp;Paul McDonald, of Topeka, KS; Leora, widow of &nbsp;Harold True; Maydene "Betty," widow of &nbsp;Louis Meyer, of LeRoy, KS;&nbsp;Leona is preceded in death by two brothers, Dale Anschutz, and Glenn, 1 sister Margaret Anschutz and a grandson. Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 21st, at 10:30 AM in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Salina, with Pastor Dennis Kootz officiating. Interment will be at St. Paul's Cemetery, Kipp, Kansas. The family wishes for memorials to be to the Lutheran Hour Ministries or the Trinity Lutheran Church and be sent to the Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, 500 S. Ohio, Salina.

Leona Hattie Mutschler

Raymond Harold “Bo” Johnston December 31, 1931 ~ December 12, 2023

Raymond Harold “Bo” Johnston, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; Bo was born in Concordia, Kansas on December 31st, 1931, to Raymond Sr. and Viola (DeLude) Johnston.&nbsp;

Bo attended Notre Dame Catholic School in Concordia, KS and graduated in 1950. After graduation, he joined the Navy Air and was stationed in Alabama and Pensacola, Florida.

During his time in the Navy, he married Barbara Jean Holbert on May 27, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They returned to Concordia when he was discharged and added five children to their family, Machelle, Marcia, Kevin, Modene, and Kurt.

Bo’s love of driving took him from racing to his career as a truck driver. As a racer he drove in the Dust Devil Racing Series as #77. This became a family legacy, with a son and grandsons using 77 as their racing number and another grandson using it as his baseball number.&nbsp;

As a truck driver he worked for Wentz Construction. He took part in a number of projects including driving the final dozer out when Waconda Lake was built. He drove for various other companies, including Boogaarts, from where he officially retired. After retirement, he continued to drive for local farmers.&nbsp;

Bo was a lifelong member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was a member of the Antique Car Club, the American Legion, and the Elks. He and Barbara were members of the Cloud County Historical Society and spent many hours doing volunteer work for them. He liked his EARLY morning coffee group and was sometimes seen waiting for McDonald’s to open. He enjoyed being an active member of the Veteran’s Club at Sunset Home.&nbsp;

He continued driving into his later years and was often seen riding around town with his little buddy, Jake.

He is survived by his children Machelle Raleigh (Tom) of Clyde, KS, Marcia Jensen of Concordia, KS, Modene Smith (Terry) of Salina, KS, Kevin Johnston (Kelly) of Salina, KS, and Kurt Johnston (Toni) of Concordia, KS; grandchildren, Dara, Jill, Stephanie, Amber, April, Travis, Jarrod, Ashly, Jenna, and Trevor; 23 great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; brothers, Gary Johnston and Jim Johnston; and sisters, Therese Johnson and Ann Crosby.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-8 pm, at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Health Catholic Church with Father Joseph Kieffer officiating.&nbsp; A burial will follow in the St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Military honors will be provided by the American Legion and VFW, Concordia and the United State Navy Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Concordia Cemetery Fund or the O’Connor Animal Shelter in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901 are in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; For online condolences visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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 </figure>Raymond Harold “Bo” Johnston December 31, 1931 ~ December 12, 2023Raymond Harold “Bo” Johnston, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; Bo was born in Concordia, Kansas on December 31st, 1931, to Raymond Sr. and Viola (DeLude) Johnston.&nbsp;Bo attended Notre Dame Catholic School in Concordia, KS and graduated in 1950. After graduation, he joined the Navy Air and was stationed in Alabama and Pensacola, Florida.During his time in the Navy, he married Barbara Jean Holbert on May 27, 1953, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They returned to Concordia when he was discharged and added five children to their family, Machelle, Marcia, Kevin, Modene, and Kurt.Bo’s love of driving took him from racing to his career as a truck driver. As a racer he drove in the Dust Devil Racing Series as #77. This became a family legacy, with a son and grandsons using 77 as their racing number and another grandson using it as his baseball number.&nbsp;As a truck driver he worked for Wentz Construction. He took part in a number of projects including driving the final dozer out when Waconda Lake was built. He drove for various other companies, including Boogaarts, from where he officially retired. After retirement, he continued to drive for local farmers.&nbsp;Bo was a lifelong member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was a member of the Antique Car Club, the American Legion, and the Elks. He and Barbara were members of the Cloud County Historical Society and spent many hours doing volunteer work for them. He liked his EARLY morning coffee group and was sometimes seen waiting for McDonald’s to open. He enjoyed being an active member of the Veteran’s Club at Sunset Home.&nbsp;He continued driving into his later years and was often seen riding around town with his little buddy, Jake.He is survived by his children Machelle Raleigh (Tom) of Clyde, KS, Marcia Jensen of Concordia, KS, Modene Smith (Terry) of Salina, KS, Kevin Johnston (Kelly) of Salina, KS, and Kurt Johnston (Toni) of Concordia, KS; grandchildren, Dara, Jill, Stephanie, Amber, April, Travis, Jarrod, Ashly, Jenna, and Trevor; 23 great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara; brothers, Gary Johnston and Jim Johnston; and sisters, Therese Johnson and Ann Crosby.Visitation will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6-8 pm, at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Health Catholic Church with Father Joseph Kieffer officiating.&nbsp; A burial will follow in the St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Military honors will be provided by the American Legion and VFW, Concordia and the United State Navy Honor Guard.Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Concordia Cemetery Fund or the O’Connor Animal Shelter in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901 are in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; For online condolences visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Raymond “Bo” Johnston

Ed Collins, Jr. July 7, 1949 ~ December 12, 2023

Ed Collins, Jr. passed away at his home in Jamestown on Dec12, 2023 at the age of 74.

He was born on July 7, 1949 in Concordia, KS to Edward S. Collins, Sr. and Anna Ireland Mills Collins.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended Jamestown public school.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ed worked for a hot tar roofing crew, did shingle roofing and worked for area farmers doing manual labor.&nbsp;&nbsp;During his adult years he was a help to neighbors and community residents shoveling snow and doing odd jobs for the elderly.

Ed had a lifelong interest in keeping birds.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had nesting places for turtle doves and later branched out to make homes for purple martins.&nbsp;&nbsp;He made many purple martin houses for his own yard and many friends and family members. He got much joy watching the martin scouts return and the martins nesting each season.&nbsp;

Ed suffered a major heart attack in 1999 and had by-pass surgery in Jan. 2000.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following surgery, he could not continue farm labor and began making purple martin birdhouses and also making clocks of the states. One wall of his home had a map of the United States with a clock in the shape of each state.

Ed was an avid fan of the KU basketball team.&nbsp;&nbsp;He used that theme on many clocks and had many KU T- Shirts and hats.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved watching westerns and Chiefs football.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Anna, brothers John Collins, Milton Mills, Willie Collins, Milford Mills, and sister Joann Mills Wells(Ed) and brother-in-law, Phil Swenson.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by sisters, Jackie Alcorn (Marion) College Station Texas, Janice Swenson, Concordia, Sisters in law, Diana Mills and Margaret Collins both of Glasco, brother-in-law Ed Wells, Boise Idaho, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Chaput Buoy funeral on Saturday, December 19, 2023 from 1-6 pm with family greeting friends from 5-6 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral service will be at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Sunday December 17 at 2:00 pm with Judy Hill, PMA officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be at Jamestown cemetery following the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the Cloud County Food Bank in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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 </figure>Ed Collins, Jr. July 7, 1949 ~ December 12, 2023Ed Collins, Jr. passed away at his home in Jamestown on Dec12, 2023 at the age of 74.He was born on July 7, 1949 in Concordia, KS to Edward S. Collins, Sr. and Anna Ireland Mills Collins.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended Jamestown public school.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ed worked for a hot tar roofing crew, did shingle roofing and worked for area farmers doing manual labor.&nbsp;&nbsp;During his adult years he was a help to neighbors and community residents shoveling snow and doing odd jobs for the elderly.Ed had a lifelong interest in keeping birds.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had nesting places for turtle doves and later branched out to make homes for purple martins.&nbsp;&nbsp;He made many purple martin houses for his own yard and many friends and family members. He got much joy watching the martin scouts return and the martins nesting each season.&nbsp;Ed suffered a major heart attack in 1999 and had by-pass surgery in Jan. 2000.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following surgery, he could not continue farm labor and began making purple martin birdhouses and also making clocks of the states. One wall of his home had a map of the United States with a clock in the shape of each state.Ed was an avid fan of the KU basketball team.&nbsp;&nbsp;He used that theme on many clocks and had many KU T- Shirts and hats.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved watching westerns and Chiefs football.Ed was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Anna, brothers John Collins, Milton Mills, Willie Collins, Milford Mills, and sister Joann Mills Wells(Ed) and brother-in-law, Phil Swenson.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by sisters, Jackie Alcorn (Marion) College Station Texas, Janice Swenson, Concordia, Sisters in law, Diana Mills and Margaret Collins both of Glasco, brother-in-law Ed Wells, Boise Idaho, and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be at Chaput Buoy funeral on Saturday, December 19, 2023 from 1-6 pm with family greeting friends from 5-6 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral service will be at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Sunday December 17 at 2:00 pm with Judy Hill, PMA officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be at Jamestown cemetery following the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the Cloud County Food Bank in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Ed Collins, Jr.

Penny Swift Kelly March 25, 1970 ~ December 12, 2023

Penny Swift Kelly fought the good fight for many years, and on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, she crossed the finish line. We celebrate her life, and even though she did not like running, we still celebrate a race well run.

Her life journey began as she spent most of her childhood in New Hampshire, and her undergraduate years in Maine. After graduation from college, Penny moved across the country to Berkley, CA. While in Berkley she heard a calling to ministry. She moved to Denver, CO, for an opportunity to study at the Iliff School of Theology.

After graduation with a Master of Divinity, she continued her education by earning a Master of Social Work. Following her second master’s degree, she was ordained as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church. The lady loved school and loved to learn.

Speaking of love, Penny met her future husband while in Denver. She would state afterward that she was not looking for a partner, but it worked out that way. Kline was looking for her.

Together they moved to Kansas, and she continued her work with the church and with mental health therapy. She enjoyed cooking and a good conversation. Over the years, more than one cat spent time curled up with or on Penny.

Even as her health condition changed over the years, she kept pushing herself. We knew her illness would wear her down eventually, but she fought it hard every step of the way. Well done, Penny.

A celebration of her life has begun. Tears are flowing because of our loss, but laughter is also flowing as we tell our Penny stories.

Family and friends are invited this Friday evening, December 15, 2023, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., to Ellsworth Methodist Church fellowship hall for visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ellsworth Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Penny’s name to Ellsworth Methodist Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure>Penny Swift Kelly March 25, 1970 ~ December 12, 2023God is good all the time.Penny Swift Kelly fought the good fight for many years, and on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, she crossed the finish line. We celebrate her life, and even though she did not like running, we still celebrate a race well run.Her life journey began as she spent most of her childhood in New Hampshire, and her undergraduate years in Maine. After graduation from college, Penny moved across the country to Berkley, CA. While in Berkley she heard a calling to ministry. She moved to Denver, CO, for an opportunity to study at the Iliff School of Theology.After graduation with a Master of Divinity, she continued her education by earning a Master of Social Work. Following her second master’s degree, she was ordained as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church. The lady loved school and loved to learn.Speaking of love, Penny met her future husband while in Denver. She would state afterward that she was not looking for a partner, but it worked out that way. Kline was looking for her.Together they moved to Kansas, and she continued her work with the church and with mental health therapy. She enjoyed cooking and a good conversation. Over the years, more than one cat spent time curled up with or on Penny.Even as her health condition changed over the years, she kept pushing herself. We knew her illness would wear her down eventually, but she fought it hard every step of the way. Well done, Penny.A celebration of her life has begun. Tears are flowing because of our loss, but laughter is also flowing as we tell our Penny stories.Family and friends are invited this Friday evening, December 15, 2023, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., to Ellsworth Methodist Church fellowship hall for visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ellsworth Methodist Church.Memorial contributions may be made in Penny’s name to Ellsworth Methodist Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Penny Swift Kelly

Marjorie A. Bowell January 11, 1928 ~ December 7, 2023

Marjorie A. Bowell, age 95, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene.

She was born January 11, 1928 near Enterprise the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Staatz) Rissman.

On December 8, 1946 Marjorie was united in marriage to Gerald Bowell in Salina. Together they farmed all their lives Marjorie loved working in her flower garden raising beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed taking walks, reading, knitting, crocheting, and embroidering.

Marjorie is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, an infant brother, brothers Laurence and Verne Rissman, sister Dorothy Lee, and her parents.

The family of Marjorie has selected cremation and there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or to the Eisenhower Park Flower Garden and may be sent in care of the Marin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 </figure>Marjorie A. Bowell January 11, 1928 ~ December 7, 2023Marjorie A. Bowell, age 95, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene.She was born January 11, 1928 near Enterprise the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Staatz) Rissman.On December 8, 1946 Marjorie was united in marriage to Gerald Bowell in Salina. Together they farmed all their lives Marjorie loved working in her flower garden raising beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed taking walks, reading, knitting, crocheting, and embroidering.Marjorie is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, an infant brother, brothers Laurence and Verne Rissman, sister Dorothy Lee, and her parents.The family of Marjorie has selected cremation and there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or to the Eisenhower Park Flower Garden and may be sent in care of the Marin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Marjorie A. Bowell

Betty Louise (Armstrong) Hohl July 10, 1944 ~ December 9, 2023

Betty Louise Hohl, 79, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born in Salina, KS, on July 10, 1944 to Charles W. Armstrong II and Ida M. Armstrong. In her many years working at Westinghouse/Philips Lighting, she met Royal. They were married on August 11, 1977. Family was very important to her, especially being a mom and grandma. Betty was an avid quilter and baker, known for her famous sugar cookies.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John; brother, Keith; brother, Richard; brother, Charlie; sister, Rosie. Survivors include her husband, Royal; daughter, Denise; granddaughter, Kathrin; her sister, Charlotte; sister, Irene; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 11-1 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina. This is a come and go, to pay respects to family and share your favorite stories of Betty.

Memorials may be made to the family, care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Betty Louise (Armstrong) Hohl July 10, 1944 ~ December 9, 2023Betty Louise Hohl, 79, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born in Salina, KS, on July 10, 1944 to Charles W. Armstrong II and Ida M. Armstrong. In her many years working at Westinghouse/Philips Lighting, she met Royal. They were married on August 11, 1977. Family was very important to her, especially being a mom and grandma. Betty was an avid quilter and baker, known for her famous sugar cookies.Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John; brother, Keith; brother, Richard; brother, Charlie; sister, Rosie. Survivors include her husband, Royal; daughter, Denise; granddaughter, Kathrin; her sister, Charlotte; sister, Irene; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 11-1 at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina. This is a come and go, to pay respects to family and share your favorite stories of Betty.Memorials may be made to the family, care of Ryan Mortuary.

Betty Louise Hohl

Elizabeth Ann Francis Schroeder December 27, 1961 ~ December 1, 2023

Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Francis Schroeder was born in Wichita, KS on December 27th, 1961, to parents Carol and Eugene Schroeder. She was the youngest of four children, having three older siblings, Tim, Patrice, and Jo Lynn.&nbsp;

She was raised under the signature Pizza Hut Red Roof, starting from napping in booths as a child, to young teen waitress, to young adult serving tables in the Pear Tree Restaurant and Peppy Partridge Club, to keeping books in the Pizza Co. office on and off until the franchise sold many years later.

A lifelong lover of Rock n’ Roll music, nice cars, and a good smoke, she attended school at Hutchinson Community College to receive her Associate Arts Degree in Broadcasting. While going to college and working at KSKU radio in Hutchinson, she met her future husband and lifemate Bruce Chalmers. They married July 22nd, 1982, and created a family with three children - Abbey Jo, Brandell Eugene, and Carolann Patricia. The whirlwind early years led Beth and Bruce to start their own radio station, KQNS 95.5 “The Rock'', which won an award for KAKE 10 Best Kansas Company 1996.&nbsp; Through the buzz of her blossoming life, she was a loving wife, mother, leader, daughter, sister, and friend to all.&nbsp; She kept an open door to all children her kids brought home, offering a meal and a warm place to rest if needed.&nbsp;

As her children grew, she became a grandmother to three - Sylas Dean, Isla Ellice, and Cohen Michael. She loved being the fun grandma that let them have a soda or happy meal and stay up late. She could be talked into a water slide or lacing up a pair of roller skates because she loved to fill hearts with happy memories, even if she needed a chiropractor after.&nbsp; In her later years, she opened her heart even more and became a caretaker to aging and ailing loved ones on multiple occasions, even quitting work to move in with her mom and care for her after she could no longer live alone.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beth is preceded in death by both parents Eugene (1988) and Carol (2023), brother Tim (2004), and sister Patsy (2023). She is survived by sister Jo, ex-husband Bruce, children Abbey, Brandell, and Carolann, and grandchildren Sylas, Isla, and Cohen.&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in McPherson on her birthday, December 27th, 2023, from 4-7 pm.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>Elizabeth Ann Francis Schroeder December 27, 1961 ~ December 1, 2023Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Francis Schroeder was born in Wichita, KS on December 27th, 1961, to parents Carol and Eugene Schroeder. She was the youngest of four children, having three older siblings, Tim, Patrice, and Jo Lynn.&nbsp;She was raised under the signature Pizza Hut Red Roof, starting from napping in booths as a child, to young teen waitress, to young adult serving tables in the Pear Tree Restaurant and Peppy Partridge Club, to keeping books in the Pizza Co. office on and off until the franchise sold many years later.A lifelong lover of Rock n’ Roll music, nice cars, and a good smoke, she attended school at Hutchinson Community College to receive her Associate Arts Degree in Broadcasting. While going to college and working at KSKU radio in Hutchinson, she met her future husband and lifemate Bruce Chalmers. They married July 22nd, 1982, and created a family with three children - Abbey Jo, Brandell Eugene, and Carolann Patricia. The whirlwind early years led Beth and Bruce to start their own radio station, KQNS 95.5 “The Rock'', which won an award for KAKE 10 Best Kansas Company 1996.&nbsp; Through the buzz of her blossoming life, she was a loving wife, mother, leader, daughter, sister, and friend to all.&nbsp; She kept an open door to all children her kids brought home, offering a meal and a warm place to rest if needed.&nbsp;As her children grew, she became a grandmother to three - Sylas Dean, Isla Ellice, and Cohen Michael. She loved being the fun grandma that let them have a soda or happy meal and stay up late. She could be talked into a water slide or lacing up a pair of roller skates because she loved to fill hearts with happy memories, even if she needed a chiropractor after.&nbsp; In her later years, she opened her heart even more and became a caretaker to aging and ailing loved ones on multiple occasions, even quitting work to move in with her mom and care for her after she could no longer live alone.&nbsp;&nbsp;Beth is preceded in death by both parents Eugene (1988) and Carol (2023), brother Tim (2004), and sister Patsy (2023). She is survived by sister Jo, ex-husband Bruce, children Abbey, Brandell, and Carolann, and grandchildren Sylas, Isla, and Cohen.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in McPherson on her birthday, December 27th, 2023, from 4-7 pm.Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Elizabeth Ann Francis Schroeder

Verna Ellen (Scholes) Shipe was born on February 22, 1928 in Portage, Wisconsin to parents Edna Mae &amp; Samuel Eugene Scholes. The youngest of four children, Verna’s earliest years were spent on a farm, with lots of animals and a huge garden she helped her mother to tend. It was while attending Vacation Bible School in sixth grade, that Verna first realized that she needed a Savior, and entrusted herself to Jesus Christ. As she grew in the Lord she began to attend Bible camps, witness to her school friends, and read the Bible she earned by picking strawberries for 3 cents per quart. This habitual quiet time with the Lord was a practice she maintained her entire life. There was never a day her children and grandchildren didn’t find her in the early mornings at her desk, meditating on the Word of God. 

During High School, Verna was convicted that the Lord was calling her to attend Bible School, and she chose to attend Midwest Bible &amp; Missionary Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. While there she met and married her husband, Ralph, and they welcomed their first two daughters, Lynda and Vicki. The family moved to Ralph’s hometown of Salina, Kansas in the mid-1950's and there the Lord blessed them with three more children: Richard, Connie, and Sandra.

Throughout her life, Verna was an active member of her home church, Faith Bible Church, and Beverly Community Church, where Ralph served as the Pastor for 6 years (1969-1974). She served as a teacher in Sunday School, Good News Club, and AWANA. Verna and Ralph raised their family to honor the Lord, and as a result all their children and grandchildren have come to know Him. In addition to her service to the church, she also worked faithfully for USD 305 school district as a lunch lady for 20+ years, and as a sales person for Alco &amp; Stanley Home Products.&nbsp; &nbsp; Verna was first and foremost a homemaker, who loved her family and dedicated her life to serving others. She regularly visited the elderly into her 90s, and cared for those in need – even the neighborhood birds. She frequently hosted missionaries and friends, and delighted in a full table at Sunday dinner, which was usually supplied by the bountiful garden she and her husband lovingly cultivated in their backyard. Through her hospitality and sacrificial love, the Shipe home became a gathering place and haven for multiple generations of their family and friends even through the final moments of her life.

Verna is deeply loved by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she will be profoundly missed. We rejoice that the faith that guided her life has now been made sight, and eagerly await the day we will meet her again.&nbsp; Verna is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, parents, and three siblings. She is survived by her five children: Lynda, Vicki, Rich, Connie, and Sandy, 8 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to the service time at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Faith Bible Church, 2100 Quincy in Salina.&nbsp; Internment will follow at the Gypsum Hill Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorial donations to the Faith Bible Church, 2100 Quincy or the Word of Life Ministries and may be sent to the Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, KS 67401. 

To send a condolence to the family, visit the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:www.carlsonfh@gmail.com" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh@gmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>Verna Ellen (Scholes) Shipe was born on February 22, 1928 in Portage, Wisconsin to parents Edna Mae &amp; Samuel Eugene Scholes. The youngest of four children, Verna’s earliest years were spent on a farm, with lots of animals and a huge garden she helped her mother to tend. It was while attending Vacation Bible School in sixth grade, that Verna first realized that she needed a Savior, and entrusted herself to Jesus Christ. As she grew in the Lord she began to attend Bible camps, witness to her school friends, and read the Bible she earned by picking strawberries for 3 cents per quart. This habitual quiet time with the Lord was a practice she maintained her entire life. There was never a day her children and grandchildren didn’t find her in the early mornings at her desk, meditating on the Word of God. During High School, Verna was convicted that the Lord was calling her to attend Bible School, and she chose to attend Midwest Bible &amp; Missionary Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. While there she met and married her husband, Ralph, and they welcomed their first two daughters, Lynda and Vicki. The family moved to Ralph’s hometown of Salina, Kansas in the mid-1950's and there the Lord blessed them with three more children: Richard, Connie, and Sandra.Throughout her life, Verna was an active member of her home church, Faith Bible Church, and Beverly Community Church, where Ralph served as the Pastor for 6 years (1969-1974). She served as a teacher in Sunday School, Good News Club, and AWANA. Verna and Ralph raised their family to honor the Lord, and as a result all their children and grandchildren have come to know Him. In addition to her service to the church, she also worked faithfully for USD 305 school district as a lunch lady for 20+ years, and as a sales person for Alco &amp; Stanley Home Products.&nbsp; &nbsp; Verna was first and foremost a homemaker, who loved her family and dedicated her life to serving others. She regularly visited the elderly into her 90s, and cared for those in need – even the neighborhood birds. She frequently hosted missionaries and friends, and delighted in a full table at Sunday dinner, which was usually supplied by the bountiful garden she and her husband lovingly cultivated in their backyard. Through her hospitality and sacrificial love, the Shipe home became a gathering place and haven for multiple generations of their family and friends even through the final moments of her life.Verna is deeply loved by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she will be profoundly missed. We rejoice that the faith that guided her life has now been made sight, and eagerly await the day we will meet her again.&nbsp; Verna is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, parents, and three siblings. She is survived by her five children: Lynda, Vicki, Rich, Connie, and Sandy, 8 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to the service time at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Faith Bible Church, 2100 Quincy in Salina.&nbsp; Internment will follow at the Gypsum Hill Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorial donations to the Faith Bible Church, 2100 Quincy or the Word of Life Ministries and may be sent to the Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, KS 67401. To send a condolence to the family, visit the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:www.carlsonfh@gmail.com" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh@gmail.com</a>.

Verna E. Shipe

James Leewright October 13, 1937 ~ December 11, 2023

James “Jim” Leewright, 86, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Hoisington, KS, died Monday, December 11, 2023, at The Cedars Nursing Home in McPherson.

He was born on October 13, 1937, in Great Bend, KS, the son of Kenneth Russell and Maude Marie (Grow) Leewright.

Jim was a 1956 graduate of Howard High School.&nbsp; He was drafted into the United States Army in October, 1960, and served for two years as a Military Policeman.

Jim worked in the oil field most of his life while living in Hoisington, KS.&nbsp; After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, dancing, and traveling.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth &amp; Maude Leewright, and his brother, Walter Leewright.

Jim is survived by the love of his life, Verna French of McPherson, KS. We thank Verna and her family for all the love and support they gave Jim.&nbsp; Also surviving are his sister, Margaret Hogan of Sedan, KS; sister, Elizabeth Hogan of Neodesha, KS; brother, Robert (Barbara) Leewright of Valley Center, KS; sister, Lillias (Jerry) Butts of Elk City, KS; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 18, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to Howard High School in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>James Leewright October 13, 1937 ~ December 11, 2023James “Jim” Leewright, 86, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Hoisington, KS, died Monday, December 11, 2023, at The Cedars Nursing Home in McPherson.He was born on October 13, 1937, in Great Bend, KS, the son of Kenneth Russell and Maude Marie (Grow) Leewright.Jim was a 1956 graduate of Howard High School.&nbsp; He was drafted into the United States Army in October, 1960, and served for two years as a Military Policeman.Jim worked in the oil field most of his life while living in Hoisington, KS.&nbsp; After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, dancing, and traveling.Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth &amp; Maude Leewright, and his brother, Walter Leewright.Jim is survived by the love of his life, Verna French of McPherson, KS. We thank Verna and her family for all the love and support they gave Jim.&nbsp; Also surviving are his sister, Margaret Hogan of Sedan, KS; sister, Elizabeth Hogan of Neodesha, KS; brother, Robert (Barbara) Leewright of Valley Center, KS; sister, Lillias (Jerry) Butts of Elk City, KS; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 18, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations can be made to Howard High School in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

James Leewright

Jimmie L. James December 16, 1946 ~ December 11, 2023

Jimmie L. James, 76, passed away on Monday, December 11th, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Jimmie was born in Concordia, Kansas on December 16th, 1946, to Lawrence Dean and Freda M. (Noyes) James, Sr.

Jimmie served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged.

Jimmie was a 1964 graduate of Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;

On December 5th, 1987, he married Kathy Zurfluh at the First United Methodist Church in Agenda, KS.&nbsp; To this Union, 4 children were cared for: Jenna, Ashley, Raymond, and Robert.

Jimmie was an owner-operator of Jim James Trucking.

He enjoyed all sports—especially baseball, football and basketball.

He is survived by his wife Kathy James, Salina, KS; daughter, Jenna Kay James Gregory, and her two children Garrett Wayne and Brenna Rene Gregory of Tomball, TX; two sons, Raymond John James (Paidge Jameson), Salina, KS; Robert Lawrence James (Abigail Steffen), Minneapolis, KS; five brothers, Lawrence James, Jr. (Jan), Clyde, KS; John James (Cheri), San Jose, CA;&nbsp; Tommie James (Jan), Salina, KS;&nbsp; Mark James (Donna), Concordia, KS; sister, Mary Meyer, Concordia, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ashley Hope James; infant sister, Anna May James; brother, Richard James; brother-in-law, Delmer Meyer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5-7 pm, at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas.

Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, 10:30 a.m., December 16, 2023, at Fellowship Christian Church with Pastor Dwight Whitead officiating.&nbsp; A burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will be provided by the American Legion and VFW, Concordia and the Fort Riley Big Red One.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901 are in charge of arrangements. For online condolences visit <a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

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 </figure>Jimmie L. James December 16, 1946 ~ December 11, 2023Jimmie L. James, 76, passed away on Monday, December 11th, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Jimmie was born in Concordia, Kansas on December 16th, 1946, to Lawrence Dean and Freda M. (Noyes) James, Sr.Jimmie served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged.Jimmie was a 1964 graduate of Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp;On December 5th, 1987, he married Kathy Zurfluh at the First United Methodist Church in Agenda, KS.&nbsp; To this Union, 4 children were cared for: Jenna, Ashley, Raymond, and Robert.Jimmie was an owner-operator of Jim James Trucking.He enjoyed all sports—especially baseball, football and basketball.He is survived by his wife Kathy James, Salina, KS; daughter, Jenna Kay James Gregory, and her two children Garrett Wayne and Brenna Rene Gregory of Tomball, TX; two sons, Raymond John James (Paidge Jameson), Salina, KS; Robert Lawrence James (Abigail Steffen), Minneapolis, KS; five brothers, Lawrence James, Jr. (Jan), Clyde, KS; John James (Cheri), San Jose, CA;&nbsp; Tommie James (Jan), Salina, KS;&nbsp; Mark James (Donna), Concordia, KS; sister, Mary Meyer, Concordia, KS.He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ashley Hope James; infant sister, Anna May James; brother, Richard James; brother-in-law, Delmer Meyer.Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5-7 pm, at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas.Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, 10:30 a.m., December 16, 2023, at Fellowship Christian Church with Pastor Dwight Whitead officiating.&nbsp; A burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will be provided by the American Legion and VFW, Concordia and the Fort Riley Big Red One.Memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901 are in charge of arrangements. For online condolences visit <a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>.

Jimmie L. James

Teresa M. Ashbaugh January 3, 1969 ~ December 10, 2023

Teresa Marge Ashbaugh, 54, passed away Sunday, December&nbsp;10, 2023, at&nbsp;the Salina Regional Medical Center in Salina, Kansas. Teresa was born to John L. and Pauline L. (Aumiller) Ashbaugh in Newton, Kansas, on January 3, 1969. Teresa attended and graduated from Hoxie High School with the class of&nbsp;1987. After graduation, she worked at Sheridan County Long Term Care. She moved to Salina and later Abilene, Kansas where she resided. Teresa lived with her sister Valarie and her&nbsp;three nieces.

Teresa worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and she delivered the Salina Journal for a few years. Teresa loved to go fishing with her&nbsp;family. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She had many houseplants that she cared for. She was a member of&nbsp;the Catholic Church. Most of all, Teresa loved her&nbsp;family.&nbsp;

Teresa is survived by her&nbsp;father,&nbsp;John L. Ashbaugh of Hoxie, Kansas; sister, Valarie Patrick of Abilene; brother,John W. Ashbaugh and wife Suzette of Wichita, Kansas; nieces, Chelsea Patrick, Misha Patrick, Amber Suskey,JoAnn Ashbaugh, Devin Ashbaugh, and Andrea Ashbaugh; and other extended family.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Ashbaugh; grandparents,&nbsp;Emald&nbsp;and Teresa Ashbaugh and Glenn &amp; Marge Aumiller; and several extended family members.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Tuesday, December&nbsp;19, 2023,10:30 A.M., at&nbsp;the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Interment will immediately follow the service in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery. A Vigil and Rosary Service will be held Monday, December&nbsp;18, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. all at&nbsp;the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Teresa Ashbaugh Memorial Fund and may be sent&nbsp;in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. You may leave words of comfort at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Teresa M. Ashbaugh January 3, 1969 ~ December 10, 2023Teresa Marge Ashbaugh, 54, passed away Sunday, December&nbsp;10, 2023, at&nbsp;the Salina Regional Medical Center in Salina, Kansas. Teresa was born to John L. and Pauline L. (Aumiller) Ashbaugh in Newton, Kansas, on January 3, 1969. Teresa attended and graduated from Hoxie High School with the class of&nbsp;1987. After graduation, she worked at Sheridan County Long Term Care. She moved to Salina and later Abilene, Kansas where she resided. Teresa lived with her sister Valarie and her&nbsp;three nieces.Teresa worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and she delivered the Salina Journal for a few years. Teresa loved to go fishing with her&nbsp;family. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She had many houseplants that she cared for. She was a member of&nbsp;the Catholic Church. Most of all, Teresa loved her&nbsp;family.&nbsp;Teresa is survived by her&nbsp;father,&nbsp;John L. Ashbaugh of Hoxie, Kansas; sister, Valarie Patrick of Abilene; brother,John W. Ashbaugh and wife Suzette of Wichita, Kansas; nieces, Chelsea Patrick, Misha Patrick, Amber Suskey,JoAnn Ashbaugh, Devin Ashbaugh, and Andrea Ashbaugh; and other extended family.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Ashbaugh; grandparents,&nbsp;Emald&nbsp;and Teresa Ashbaugh and Glenn &amp; Marge Aumiller; and several extended family members.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Tuesday, December&nbsp;19, 2023,10:30 A.M., at&nbsp;the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Interment will immediately follow the service in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery. A Vigil and Rosary Service will be held Monday, December&nbsp;18, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M. all at&nbsp;the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Teresa Ashbaugh Memorial Fund and may be sent&nbsp;in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. You may leave words of comfort at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Teresa M. Ashbaugh

David Eli Kanode February 6, 1954 ~ December 1, 2023

David Eli Kanode, son of Kenneth and Doreen (Elsasser) Kanode passed away at his home in Independence, Missouri on December 1, 2023.

He was born February 6, 1954 in Junction City and grew up in the Chapman graduating from Chapman High School in 1972. During his school years he was a part of many instrumental and vocal groups including SR Mixed Ensemble directed by Mr. Don Miller.

David held a business degree and worked at several financial institutions. His last employment was twenty years with Sprint in Kansas City.

David enjoyed collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia, doing word puzzles, and spending time doing genealogy research.

He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth “Kenny” Kanode and grandparents. He is survived by his mother Doreen Kanode of Chapman, sisters Janice Gliniecki of Colorado, Karen Hendrix of Chapman, one nephew, two nieces, one great nephew, and three great nieces and several cousins.

Memorial services for David will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doug Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am – service time at the funeral home. His final resting place will be in the Athelstate Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman Musical Department and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.londeenfuneralchapel.net.

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 </figure>David Eli Kanode February 6, 1954 ~ December 1, 2023David Eli Kanode, son of Kenneth and Doreen (Elsasser) Kanode passed away at his home in Independence, Missouri on December 1, 2023.He was born February 6, 1954 in Junction City and grew up in the Chapman graduating from Chapman High School in 1972. During his school years he was a part of many instrumental and vocal groups including SR Mixed Ensemble directed by Mr. Don Miller.David held a business degree and worked at several financial institutions. His last employment was twenty years with Sprint in Kansas City.David enjoyed collecting Mickey Mouse memorabilia, doing word puzzles, and spending time doing genealogy research.He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth “Kenny” Kanode and grandparents. He is survived by his mother Doreen Kanode of Chapman, sisters Janice Gliniecki of Colorado, Karen Hendrix of Chapman, one nephew, two nieces, one great nephew, and three great nieces and several cousins.Memorial services for David will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doug Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am – service time at the funeral home. His final resting place will be in the Athelstate Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman Musical Department and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.londeenfuneralchapel.net.

David Kanode

Dorothy Lee (Little) Armster October 25, 1937 ~ December 7, 2023

Dorothy Lee (Little) Armster graced the earth on October 25th, 1937 in Marks, Mississippi. The only child from the marriage of Wilson Little and Ruby Lee Autman Poe; she was nicknamed “Puddin’” because she was so sweet.

Years later, she moved with her mother to Memphis, TN where she&nbsp;gained a stepfather, and eventually, 7 siblings. She always felt she&nbsp;had the best of both worlds: a large loud family with her mother, and&nbsp;the undivided attention and adoration from her father. Being loved&nbsp;by her parents in different ways helped pave the way for how she&nbsp;navigated future relationships, and encouraged her sense of&nbsp;adventure.

After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School she&nbsp;attended Lemoyne Owens College, then joined the United States&nbsp;Air Force. It was at Ent Air Force Base in Colorado Springs,&nbsp;Colorado where she fell in love with travel. There she met Franksin&nbsp;Armster. They married in 1958 and gave birth to their first child,&nbsp;Michelle, in 1959. After two years, they were stationed to Tachikawa&nbsp;Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan where Cynthia was born in 1960.&nbsp;After 3 years the Armster family returned stateside, and in 1967&nbsp;Deborah was added to the family in Roswell, New Mexico.

Soon, the Armster family was deployed to Lakenheath Air Force&nbsp;base in England where her only begotten son Michael completed the family in 1968. The Armster family moved from England to&nbsp;California, to Tennessee, and Germany before she and her children&nbsp;settled in Salina, KS where they were warmly welcomed by so many&nbsp;military families who had also traveled the world, and yet chose to&nbsp;settle in Salina…the center of the US.

Dorothy always believed in family. She was the glue that&nbsp;encouraged family relationships to flourish. She celebrated family&nbsp;milestones and successes, and was intentional about her children&nbsp;regularly spending time with their father and his family. Michelle&nbsp;graduated from Salina High School South and Cynthia, Deborah,&nbsp;and Michael all graduated from Salina High School Central.&nbsp;Dorothy had a fulfilling career with the USPS that ended only when&nbsp;she chose to retire after 25 years of service. Her authentic ability to&nbsp;comfortably move through different spaces helped establish her as&nbsp;a pillar in the community. She was active in the American Postal&nbsp;Workers Union, Christian Women's Club, Salina Citizen PoliceAcademy, NAACP, National Association for the Mentally Ill, and St.&nbsp;John's Missionary Baptist Church where she passionately taught&nbsp;Sunday School and Bible study classes, and where she untiringly&nbsp;served in various leadership roles over many years. She was an&nbsp;active member of The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), proudly&nbsp;served in the auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans, and&nbsp;dutifully volunteered as a driver transporting fellow vets from Salina&nbsp;to the Robert J. Dole VA Hospital to access medical services.&nbsp;Dorothy Lee Little Armster fed the hungry, housed the unhoused,&nbsp;counseled the weary, and prayed for all. Her home was always&nbsp;open to those in need, and anyone who entered her home was&nbsp;warmly welcomed with a hot cup of spiced tea!

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Lee Poe and&nbsp;Wilson Little, her brother Allen (Boo) Poe, and her only begotten&nbsp;son, Michael A. Armster. She is survived by her daughters Rev.&nbsp;Michelle Elizabeth Armster, the beautiful Dr. Cynthia Denise&nbsp;Armster, and Deborah Yvonne Armster Winchel (Gary Winchel); her&nbsp;gorgeous granddaughters Sobenna Armster Worrill, and Mercy&nbsp;Michelle Winchel, and her handsome grandson Khary York Starks&nbsp;Armster; and her beloved siblings Lizzie (Bee) Long, Dr. Kwadwo&nbsp;(Bubba) Po, Evelyn (Ebbo) Poe-Bradford, Milton (Baba) Poe, Carol&nbsp;(Punchy) Nugent, Aurelia (Pixie) Poe, and a host of extended family&nbsp;and friends.

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 </figure>Dorothy Lee (Little) Armster October 25, 1937 ~ December 7, 2023Dorothy Lee (Little) Armster graced the earth on October 25th, 1937 in Marks, Mississippi. The only child from the marriage of Wilson Little and Ruby Lee Autman Poe; she was nicknamed “Puddin’” because she was so sweet.Years later, she moved with her mother to Memphis, TN where she&nbsp;gained a stepfather, and eventually, 7 siblings. She always felt she&nbsp;had the best of both worlds: a large loud family with her mother, and&nbsp;the undivided attention and adoration from her father. Being loved&nbsp;by her parents in different ways helped pave the way for how she&nbsp;navigated future relationships, and encouraged her sense of&nbsp;adventure.After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School she&nbsp;attended Lemoyne Owens College, then joined the United States&nbsp;Air Force. It was at Ent Air Force Base in Colorado Springs,&nbsp;Colorado where she fell in love with travel. There she met Franksin&nbsp;Armster. They married in 1958 and gave birth to their first child,&nbsp;Michelle, in 1959. After two years, they were stationed to Tachikawa&nbsp;Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan where Cynthia was born in 1960.&nbsp;After 3 years the Armster family returned stateside, and in 1967&nbsp;Deborah was added to the family in Roswell, New Mexico.Soon, the Armster family was deployed to Lakenheath Air Force&nbsp;base in England where her only begotten son Michael completed the family in 1968. The Armster family moved from England to&nbsp;California, to Tennessee, and Germany before she and her children&nbsp;settled in Salina, KS where they were warmly welcomed by so many&nbsp;military families who had also traveled the world, and yet chose to&nbsp;settle in Salina…the center of the US.Dorothy always believed in family. She was the glue that&nbsp;encouraged family relationships to flourish. She celebrated family&nbsp;milestones and successes, and was intentional about her children&nbsp;regularly spending time with their father and his family. Michelle&nbsp;graduated from Salina High School South and Cynthia, Deborah,&nbsp;and Michael all graduated from Salina High School Central.&nbsp;Dorothy had a fulfilling career with the USPS that ended only when&nbsp;she chose to retire after 25 years of service. Her authentic ability to&nbsp;comfortably move through different spaces helped establish her as&nbsp;a pillar in the community. She was active in the American Postal&nbsp;Workers Union, Christian Women's Club, Salina Citizen PoliceAcademy, NAACP, National Association for the Mentally Ill, and St.&nbsp;John's Missionary Baptist Church where she passionately taught&nbsp;Sunday School and Bible study classes, and where she untiringly&nbsp;served in various leadership roles over many years. She was an&nbsp;active member of The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), proudly&nbsp;served in the auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans, and&nbsp;dutifully volunteered as a driver transporting fellow vets from Salina&nbsp;to the Robert J. Dole VA Hospital to access medical services.&nbsp;Dorothy Lee Little Armster fed the hungry, housed the unhoused,&nbsp;counseled the weary, and prayed for all. Her home was always&nbsp;open to those in need, and anyone who entered her home was&nbsp;warmly welcomed with a hot cup of spiced tea!Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Lee Poe and&nbsp;Wilson Little, her brother Allen (Boo) Poe, and her only begotten&nbsp;son, Michael A. Armster. She is survived by her daughters Rev.&nbsp;Michelle Elizabeth Armster, the beautiful Dr. Cynthia Denise&nbsp;Armster, and Deborah Yvonne Armster Winchel (Gary Winchel); her&nbsp;gorgeous granddaughters Sobenna Armster Worrill, and Mercy&nbsp;Michelle Winchel, and her handsome grandson Khary York Starks&nbsp;Armster; and her beloved siblings Lizzie (Bee) Long, Dr. Kwadwo&nbsp;(Bubba) Po, Evelyn (Ebbo) Poe-Bradford, Milton (Baba) Poe, Carol&nbsp;(Punchy) Nugent, Aurelia (Pixie) Poe, and a host of extended family&nbsp;and friends.

Dorothy Armster

Nila Mae Smith May 6, 1943 ~ December 6, 2023

Nila Mae Smith, 80, passed away on December 06, 2023 at Bethany Home Skilled Nursing in Lindsborg, KS.

Nila was born on May 06, 1943 in Jewell County, KS to parents Walter Eugene and Velma Mildred Stanhope Schultz.

Preceded in death by Velma Schultz (Mother), Walter Schultz (Father), Husband: Walter Wayne Smith, Sisters: Melva McQuin and Karen Grieve; Brothers: Paul Schultz and Loren Schultz; Great-Grandson: Gabriel Brooks.

Nila is survived by: Children Vickey Nixon and spouse Jody of Salina, KS, David Smith of Huron, SD, Jerry Smith of Salina, KS, Bryon Smith of Olathe, KS, Nila Wharton and spouse Paul of Russell, KS, Jodi Fox and spouse Mike of Waterford, ME; Others: Gary Schultz (Brother) and spouse Justina of Council Bluffs, IA, Donna Conrad (Sister) of Smith Center, KS, Grandchildren 16, Great-Grandchildren 23.

Graveside services will be held at the Great Bend Cemetery on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, KS.

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

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 </figure>Nila Mae Smith May 6, 1943 ~ December 6, 2023Nila Mae Smith, 80, passed away on December 06, 2023 at Bethany Home Skilled Nursing in Lindsborg, KS.Nila was born on May 06, 1943 in Jewell County, KS to parents Walter Eugene and Velma Mildred Stanhope Schultz.Nila retired from Wal-Mart in 2001.Preceded in death by Velma Schultz (Mother), Walter Schultz (Father), Husband: Walter Wayne Smith, Sisters: Melva McQuin and Karen Grieve; Brothers: Paul Schultz and Loren Schultz; Great-Grandson: Gabriel Brooks.Nila is survived by: Children Vickey Nixon and spouse Jody of Salina, KS, David Smith of Huron, SD, Jerry Smith of Salina, KS, Bryon Smith of Olathe, KS, Nila Wharton and spouse Paul of Russell, KS, Jodi Fox and spouse Mike of Waterford, ME; Others: Gary Schultz (Brother) and spouse Justina of Council Bluffs, IA, Donna Conrad (Sister) of Smith Center, KS, Grandchildren 16, Great-Grandchildren 23.Graveside services will be held at the Great Bend Cemetery on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, KS.Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services, and Online condolences can be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.

Nila M. Smith

Maria "Mary" Craig (Dovalina) February 28, 1934 ~ December 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria "Mary" Craig (Dovalina), who passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 89.


 
Mary was born, February 28, 1934 in Laredo, TX to her late parents Agustine and Maria De La Luz Dovalina. 



She married Clifford H. Craig, April 8, 1956 in Laredo, TX. Cliff and Mary made the Smoky Valley area of Kansas their home for over 60 years.


 
Mary is survived by her three children, daughters: Deanie Lokay (Joe) and Debra Randall (Doug Friedman); son: Edwin Craig (Dawn); as well as 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.



Mary is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 great grandchild.



 Her legacy is the love in the people she has touched. Family was the cornerstone of Mary’s life. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her loved ones, creating a home filled with love, laughter, boundless warmth, and endless amounts of homemade cookies. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family, reaching friends, her babysitting kids, and neighbors alike. Mary had an extraordinary ability to make everyone feel cherished and valued. 



Please join us in the celebration of life for Mary, January 27th, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, at the American Legion Post 140, 524 E. State Street, Lindsborg, KS. 67456.



Memorials to the American Legion Post 140, Lindsborg, KS. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Maria "Mary" Craig (Dovalina) February 28, 1934 ~ December 5, 2023It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria "Mary" Craig (Dovalina), who passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 89.
 
Mary was born, February 28, 1934 in Laredo, TX to her late parents Agustine and Maria De La Luz Dovalina. 

She married Clifford H. Craig, April 8, 1956 in Laredo, TX. Cliff and Mary made the Smoky Valley area of Kansas their home for over 60 years.
 
Mary is survived by her three children, daughters: Deanie Lokay (Joe) and Debra Randall (Doug Friedman); son: Edwin Craig (Dawn); as well as 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 great grandchild.

 Her legacy is the love in the people she has touched. Family was the cornerstone of Mary’s life. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her loved ones, creating a home filled with love, laughter, boundless warmth, and endless amounts of homemade cookies. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her immediate family, reaching friends, her babysitting kids, and neighbors alike. Mary had an extraordinary ability to make everyone feel cherished and valued. 

Please join us in the celebration of life for Mary, January 27th, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, at the American Legion Post 140, 524 E. State Street, Lindsborg, KS. 67456.

Memorials to the American Legion Post 140, Lindsborg, KS. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.&nbsp;

Maria Craig

Duane C. Urban II September 14, 1953 ~ December 6, 2023

Duane C. Urban II, 70, of Ellsworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 6th surrounded by family. Duane is preceded in death by his father Duane C. Urban I, and his sister Mary Berry, and survived by a large and loving family. Duane was born in Ellsworth, Kansas and raised in Lucas, Kansas. After high school, he served in the US Navy where he began his study of the Bible. Duane became a dedicated Jehovah’s Witness, and dearly loved his creator. Duane was known for his outgoing charming personality, and his love for people.

A memorial service for members of the Lucas, Kansas community will be held December 16th, 11AM at 322 N Main Street Lucas, KS 67648.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on December 23rd, 2PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 2085 Hageman Ave Salina, KS 67401.

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 </figure>Duane C. Urban II September 14, 1953 ~ December 6, 2023Duane C. Urban II, 70, of Ellsworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 6th surrounded by family. Duane is preceded in death by his father Duane C. Urban I, and his sister Mary Berry, and survived by a large and loving family. Duane was born in Ellsworth, Kansas and raised in Lucas, Kansas. After high school, he served in the US Navy where he began his study of the Bible. Duane became a dedicated Jehovah’s Witness, and dearly loved his creator. Duane was known for his outgoing charming personality, and his love for people.A memorial service for members of the Lucas, Kansas community will be held December 16th, 11AM at 322 N Main Street Lucas, KS 67648.A memorial service will be held in his honor on December 23rd, 2PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 2085 Hageman Ave Salina, KS 67401.

Duane C. Urban II

Larry Dean Houdek September 2, 1935 ~ December 6, 2023

Larry Dean Houdek, 88, of Salina, Kansas, peacefully passed away on December 6, 2023. He was born September 2, 1935, in Concordia, Kansas, to the late Bedford and Agnes (Anderson) Houdek.

A ceremony to honor and celebrate Larry's life will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Salina, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Kansas Wesleyan Athletics.

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 </figure>Larry Dean Houdek September 2, 1935 ~ December 6, 2023Larry Dean Houdek, 88, of Salina, Kansas, peacefully passed away on December 6, 2023. He was born September 2, 1935, in Concordia, Kansas, to the late Bedford and Agnes (Anderson) Houdek.A ceremony to honor and celebrate Larry's life will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Salina, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to Kansas Wesleyan Athletics.

Larry Dean Houdek

Shirley Rice Howard February 6, 1929 ~ December 4, 2023

Shirley Rice Howard&nbsp;passed away early Monday morning, December 4, 2023, at her home in Salina at the age of 94 with her children by her side.&nbsp; Born on February 6, 1929, to Ruth and Roy Rice, Shirley grew up in Ellsworth before moving to Salina with her family.&nbsp; She attended Franklin Grade School, Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior High and Salina High School, graduating in 1947.&nbsp; While in high school, Shirley participated in theater and was voted Representative Girl during her senior year.

After graduation, Shirley attended Kansas University, majoring in Education.&nbsp; While at KU, Shirley was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and Mortar Board honorary society.&nbsp; During Christmas break of her senior year, she married Jack Howard, also of Salina, at the First Presbyterian Church in Salina.&nbsp; Shirley was a teacher at Hawthorn Elementary before becoming a full-time mother to her two children.

Shirley was an active participant and presence in the lives of her children, serving as Cub Scout den mother, Girl Scout troop leader, Sunday school teacher, and driver to countless tennis tournaments. She was an active member of PEO chapter ED, and she loved playing bridge with her friends. Shirley was also an avid golfer and had the distinction of making a hole in one on two separate occasions.&nbsp; Her church affiliation was always an important part of her life and community, and through the years she served as an Elder, Deacon and Trustee at First Presbyterian Church.

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 </figure>Shirley Rice Howard February 6, 1929 ~ December 4, 2023Shirley Rice Howard&nbsp;passed away early Monday morning, December 4, 2023, at her home in Salina at the age of 94 with her children by her side.&nbsp; Born on February 6, 1929, to Ruth and Roy Rice, Shirley grew up in Ellsworth before moving to Salina with her family.&nbsp; She attended Franklin Grade School, Roosevelt-Lincoln Junior High and Salina High School, graduating in 1947.&nbsp; While in high school, Shirley participated in theater and was voted Representative Girl during her senior year.After graduation, Shirley attended Kansas University, majoring in Education.&nbsp; While at KU, Shirley was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and Mortar Board honorary society.&nbsp; During Christmas break of her senior year, she married Jack Howard, also of Salina, at the First Presbyterian Church in Salina.&nbsp; Shirley was a teacher at Hawthorn Elementary before becoming a full-time mother to her two children.Shirley was an active participant and presence in the lives of her children, serving as Cub Scout den mother, Girl Scout troop leader, Sunday school teacher, and driver to countless tennis tournaments. She was an active member of PEO chapter ED, and she loved playing bridge with her friends. Shirley was also an avid golfer and had the distinction of making a hole in one on two separate occasions.&nbsp; Her church affiliation was always an important part of her life and community, and through the years she served as an Elder, Deacon and Trustee at First Presbyterian Church.Shirley was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Jack Rice of Ashton, Idaho; sister, Joan Gable of Oklahoma City; and husband, Jack Howard.&nbsp; She is survived by her daughter, Jan Denning (Gary) of Salina; her son, Jay Howard (Julia) of Austin, TX; granddaughter, Cathy Denning; grandson, David Denning (Sarah) and granddaughter, Jenna Howard.&nbsp; She will be remembered by her family as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and wife, who gracefully combined inner strength and outward compassion.The family would like to thank Comfort Keepers and Shirley’s exceptional caregivers Lisa Howe, Amanda Womack, and Jessica Miles as well as everyone at Gentiva Hospice, especially her attentive nurse, Christina Byrd.&nbsp; With their love and care, Shirley was able to remain comfortably in her home to the end.A memorial service will be held Monday, December 18 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Immediately following the service will be a luncheon reception at the Salina Country Club, 2101 East Country Club Road, Salina.&nbsp; Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street, Salina, is handling arrangements.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers the family is recommending memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Salina or the Dog Fund at the Salina Animal Shelter.

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