Mary Carolyn Thiel passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024 at Pine Village nursing home in Moundridge, Kansas. She was born on December 20, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Merle and Matilda (Binger) Holbrook.

Carolyn grew up in Topeka and attended school there graduating from Topeka High in 1957. She excelled at school and found her footing as a member of the theater department bringing a painfully shy person out of her shell. The next step of her journey saw her head to Kansas State University where she majored in English with an eye towards becoming a librarian until her future husband Thurston entered the picture.

On May 21, 1960, she married Thurston Thiel in Topeka, Kansas and soon they were on their way to fulfilling Thurston’s 3-year commitment to Army service. During this time the couple were stationed in multiple locations throughout the U.S., and eventually ended up in Germany for 2 years. This was a very exciting time for the young couple as they had the opportunity to travel all over Europe, and many of Carolyn’s fondest memories were of this “extended” honeymoon.

After their Army service the couple moved back to Gypsum to begin their life as a ranch family with the couple welcoming a daughter Rebecca Lynn in 1965 and a son Andrew Kurtis in 1978. Carolyn was a devoted mother and homemaker, and fierce believer in the power of education. Although Carolyn never participated in sports, she loved watching her children participate and constantly cheered them on in all of their endeavors.

In 1990, Carolyn decided it was time to enter the workforce, and began her career as a stocker at Target for well over a decade. Carolyn made many friends while working at Target, and she truly enjoyed helping others as well as the measure of independence her job provided.

Carolyn was a lifelong member of Temple Church and viewed her church family as integral for a “city” girl trying her best to learn the ins and outs of farm life. This community of believers led by her mother-in-law Elsie helped Carolyn navigate the difficult transition of becoming a farm wife, and helped her to excel as a mother, wife, and believer in Christ.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Thurston Thiel, her parents, Merle and Matilda Holbrook and sister Sally Hayes. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Cooper (Randy) of Gypsum, and son Andy Thiel (Janelle) of Gypsum and grandchildren, Cade and Bryce Cooper, and Haley, Adam, Hannah, and Eli Thiel.

Cremation has been selected. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday February 7, 2024 at Temple Church, 9657 Amos Rd Gypsum, Kansas. Pastor Craig Rankin will be officiating with burial to follow at Temple Church Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Pine Village for their compassionate care and support.

Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Church, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

To send an online condolence, visit www.carlsonfh.net

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 </figure>Mary Carolyn Thiel passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024 at Pine Village nursing home in Moundridge, Kansas. She was born on December 20, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Merle and Matilda (Binger) Holbrook.Carolyn grew up in Topeka and attended school there graduating from Topeka High in 1957. She excelled at school and found her footing as a member of the theater department bringing a painfully shy person out of her shell. The next step of her journey saw her head to Kansas State University where she majored in English with an eye towards becoming a librarian until her future husband Thurston entered the picture.On May 21, 1960, she married Thurston Thiel in Topeka, Kansas and soon they were on their way to fulfilling Thurston’s 3-year commitment to Army service. During this time the couple were stationed in multiple locations throughout the U.S., and eventually ended up in Germany for 2 years. This was a very exciting time for the young couple as they had the opportunity to travel all over Europe, and many of Carolyn’s fondest memories were of this “extended” honeymoon.After their Army service the couple moved back to Gypsum to begin their life as a ranch family with the couple welcoming a daughter Rebecca Lynn in 1965 and a son Andrew Kurtis in 1978. Carolyn was a devoted mother and homemaker, and fierce believer in the power of education. Although Carolyn never participated in sports, she loved watching her children participate and constantly cheered them on in all of their endeavors.In 1990, Carolyn decided it was time to enter the workforce, and began her career as a stocker at Target for well over a decade. Carolyn made many friends while working at Target, and she truly enjoyed helping others as well as the measure of independence her job provided.Carolyn was a lifelong member of Temple Church and viewed her church family as integral for a “city” girl trying her best to learn the ins and outs of farm life. This community of believers led by her mother-in-law Elsie helped Carolyn navigate the difficult transition of becoming a farm wife, and helped her to excel as a mother, wife, and believer in Christ.Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Thurston Thiel, her parents, Merle and Matilda Holbrook and sister Sally Hayes. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Cooper (Randy) of Gypsum, and son Andy Thiel (Janelle) of Gypsum and grandchildren, Cade and Bryce Cooper, and Haley, Adam, Hannah, and Eli Thiel.Cremation has been selected. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday February 7, 2024 at Temple Church, 9657 Amos Rd Gypsum, Kansas. Pastor Craig Rankin will be officiating with burial to follow at Temple Church Cemetery.The family would like to thank the staff at Pine Village for their compassionate care and support.Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Church, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.To send an online condolence, visit www.carlsonfh.net

Mary Carolyn Thiel

Kenneth Oliver Holderread was born on a dairy farm in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Leslie and Minnie (Kinzie) Holderread on March 27, 1938. He was the third of four children. For his first five years of schooling, Ken attended Cottonwood Elementary, a one-room schoolhouse. He then attended Hillside Country School through 8th grade when the schools consolidated, before graduating from Cushing High School. While in high school, he was an active FFA member, exhibiting dairy cattle at local, state, and regional fairs. He had a knack for working with animals and could convince an untrained heifer to lead with a halter.

While attending McPherson College, Ken met and fell in love with Elsie Lucore. Six weeks later, they were engaged. They married on August 10, 1958, in Arriba, Colorado, and spent over 65 adventurous years together traveling the world and following God’s call, including&nbsp;traveling to all 50 states and many countries around the world.

During college, Ken took some time off to serve as youth director for the Western Region of the Church of the Brethren.&nbsp; Ken earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial arts with a minor in math from McPherson College, a master of divinity and doctorate of ministry degrees from Bethany Theological Seminary, and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education. He also received Spiritual Direction training from the Shalem Institute.

After college, he taught public school in Newton, Kansas from 1961-62 before he and Elsie were called to their first international placement, a teaching post in Ghana, West Africa from 1962-64. Their son, Barry, was only 9 months old, and they arrived without the trunk containing his diapers. Ken volunteered his undershirts to fill the gap until they arrived. Ghana is where Ken felt the call to ministry, and he enrolled at Bethany Seminary upon their return. During their time in Oak Brook, IL, daughters Deb and Cathy were born. Ken supported his family while in seminary by substitute teaching, selling hearing aids, driving limousines, and being a youth pastor at a Presbyterian Church.

From 1968-79, Ken pastored the Empire Church of the Brethren in CA. During this time, he directed a Clinical Pastoral Education unit in the parish setting and held various ecumenical positions in the Modesto Council of Churches and its relief ministries. He also served as a “seagoing cowboy” for Heifer Project (International) and accompanied a group of cattle from the port in San Francisco to Busan, South Korea, to care for them on their journey. In 1979, Ken and Elsie moved their family to Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, to pastor the Memorial Church of the Brethren.

In 1984, Ken and Elsie were called by the former Church of the Brethren General Board to go as mission workers to Sudan (leaving four days after Cathy graduated from high school). Their significant work in Sudan took place during a time when warfare was occurring in the Darfur region and included training pastors, evangelists, and church leaders. The couple also developed a Theological Education by Extension (TEE) program in English, Arabic, and Nuer, working out of the capital city of Khartoum. When they returned to the US, Ken worked from the General Offices in Elgin, IL. During this time, the program was expanded to include a ministry seminar to help pastors deal with war and famine. As Africa and Middle East representative for the Church of the Brethren, Ken continued his work related to African concerns as well as collaborative relationships with ecumenical and humanitarian organizations, particularly in Sudan and the area that is now South Sudan. He also made several working visits to South Africa, and had the opportunity to worship with Nelson Mandela at a meeting of US church leaders, when Mandela was here to address Congress and touring US cities to rally support in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.

Ken later served as District Executive for the Illinois and Wisconsin District of the Church of the Brethren. After retiring for the first time in 2001, the couple were Co-Executives for the Western Plains District for another seven years where they developed leadership for a church renewal program. He remained a Spiritual Director for many years and had a passion for being present with others on their spiritual journey. He supervised 20 student pastor interns during his ministry and participated in local, regional, and national peace demonstrations and other activities.

Ken enjoyed singing in college and throughout his life in various groups and choirs, as well as many solos and duets with Elsie. A favorite for him was singing with his family, especially for grace before meals. He loved spending time with family and attending his grandchildren’s activities. In addition to having a playful sense of humor, he was also very intentional about validating and supporting the life decisions made by his children and grandchildren.

Ken envisioned possibilities yet to come and was perfectly matched with Elsie who worked quietly behind the scenes with all the details. He had a heart for listening and meeting people wherever they were, and for journeying together with them. He lived a life of ministry, being open to God’s call and calling forth the gifts in others. In a quote from an interview in the Messenger magazine about his focus for mission, Ken said, “We are called to a new understanding and a new faith, a new way of approaching faith even for our own lives if we are sensitive to the whole world.”

Ken passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 28, 2023, at The Cedars in McPherson, at age 85. Ken is survived by his wife, Elsie; three children: Barry (Rebecca) Holderread, Deb (Allan) van Asselt, Cathy (Mike) Patrick; nine grandchildren: Emma and Helen Holderread; Kerrick (Anna), Kaitlyn, and, Grace van Asselt; Ben (fiancee, Rebecca), Andy, Chris, and Alyssa (fiance, Jacob) Patrick; brother, Glen (Joan) Holderread; brother-in-law, Don (Nancy) Lucore; sisters-in-law, Charlene Holderread, Susan Blackford, Dorothy Kipp, and Darlene Lucore; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Minnie Holderread; sister, Betty Holderread; brother, Don Holderread; brothers-in-law, Keith Kipp, Sylvus Flora, and Dale Lucore; sister-in-law, Martha Flora, niece, Linda Flora, and nephew, Doug Holderread.

Graveside service will be held February 2, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Big Creek Church of the Brethren cemetery (101 N Brethren Rd) in Cushing, OK. A service of remembrance will be held on February 3, at 10:30 am at the McPherson Church of the Brethren (200 N Carrie) in McPherson, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorial donations may be made to the McPherson Church of the Brethren or StepMC (Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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

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 </figure>Kenneth Oliver Holderread was born on a dairy farm in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Leslie and Minnie (Kinzie) Holderread on March 27, 1938. He was the third of four children. For his first five years of schooling, Ken attended Cottonwood Elementary, a one-room schoolhouse. He then attended Hillside Country School through 8th grade when the schools consolidated, before graduating from Cushing High School. While in high school, he was an active FFA member, exhibiting dairy cattle at local, state, and regional fairs. He had a knack for working with animals and could convince an untrained heifer to lead with a halter.While attending McPherson College, Ken met and fell in love with Elsie Lucore. Six weeks later, they were engaged. They married on August 10, 1958, in Arriba, Colorado, and spent over 65 adventurous years together traveling the world and following God’s call, including&nbsp;traveling to all 50 states and many countries around the world.During college, Ken took some time off to serve as youth director for the Western Region of the Church of the Brethren.&nbsp; Ken earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial arts with a minor in math from McPherson College, a master of divinity and doctorate of ministry degrees from Bethany Theological Seminary, and certification in Clinical Pastoral Education. He also received Spiritual Direction training from the Shalem Institute.After college, he taught public school in Newton, Kansas from 1961-62 before he and Elsie were called to their first international placement, a teaching post in Ghana, West Africa from 1962-64. Their son, Barry, was only 9 months old, and they arrived without the trunk containing his diapers. Ken volunteered his undershirts to fill the gap until they arrived. Ghana is where Ken felt the call to ministry, and he enrolled at Bethany Seminary upon their return. During their time in Oak Brook, IL, daughters Deb and Cathy were born. Ken supported his family while in seminary by substitute teaching, selling hearing aids, driving limousines, and being a youth pastor at a Presbyterian Church.From 1968-79, Ken pastored the Empire Church of the Brethren in CA. During this time, he directed a Clinical Pastoral Education unit in the parish setting and held various ecumenical positions in the Modesto Council of Churches and its relief ministries. He also served as a “seagoing cowboy” for Heifer Project (International) and accompanied a group of cattle from the port in San Francisco to Busan, South Korea, to care for them on their journey. In 1979, Ken and Elsie moved their family to Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, to pastor the Memorial Church of the Brethren.In 1984, Ken and Elsie were called by the former Church of the Brethren General Board to go as mission workers to Sudan (leaving four days after Cathy graduated from high school). Their significant work in Sudan took place during a time when warfare was occurring in the Darfur region and included training pastors, evangelists, and church leaders. The couple also developed a Theological Education by Extension (TEE) program in English, Arabic, and Nuer, working out of the capital city of Khartoum. When they returned to the US, Ken worked from the General Offices in Elgin, IL. During this time, the program was expanded to include a ministry seminar to help pastors deal with war and famine. As Africa and Middle East representative for the Church of the Brethren, Ken continued his work related to African concerns as well as collaborative relationships with ecumenical and humanitarian organizations, particularly in Sudan and the area that is now South Sudan. He also made several working visits to South Africa, and had the opportunity to worship with Nelson Mandela at a meeting of US church leaders, when Mandela was here to address Congress and touring US cities to rally support in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.Ken later served as District Executive for the Illinois and Wisconsin District of the Church of the Brethren. After retiring for the first time in 2001, the couple were Co-Executives for the Western Plains District for another seven years where they developed leadership for a church renewal program. He remained a Spiritual Director for many years and had a passion for being present with others on their spiritual journey. He supervised 20 student pastor interns during his ministry and participated in local, regional, and national peace demonstrations and other activities.Ken enjoyed singing in college and throughout his life in various groups and choirs, as well as many solos and duets with Elsie. A favorite for him was singing with his family, especially for grace before meals. He loved spending time with family and attending his grandchildren’s activities. In addition to having a playful sense of humor, he was also very intentional about validating and supporting the life decisions made by his children and grandchildren.Ken envisioned possibilities yet to come and was perfectly matched with Elsie who worked quietly behind the scenes with all the details. He had a heart for listening and meeting people wherever they were, and for journeying together with them. He lived a life of ministry, being open to God’s call and calling forth the gifts in others. In a quote from an interview in the Messenger magazine about his focus for mission, Ken said, “We are called to a new understanding and a new faith, a new way of approaching faith even for our own lives if we are sensitive to the whole world.”Ken passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 28, 2023, at The Cedars in McPherson, at age 85. Ken is survived by his wife, Elsie; three children: Barry (Rebecca) Holderread, Deb (Allan) van Asselt, Cathy (Mike) Patrick; nine grandchildren: Emma and Helen Holderread; Kerrick (Anna), Kaitlyn, and, Grace van Asselt; Ben (fiancee, Rebecca), Andy, Chris, and Alyssa (fiance, Jacob) Patrick; brother, Glen (Joan) Holderread; brother-in-law, Don (Nancy) Lucore; sisters-in-law, Charlene Holderread, Susan Blackford, Dorothy Kipp, and Darlene Lucore; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Minnie Holderread; sister, Betty Holderread; brother, Don Holderread; brothers-in-law, Keith Kipp, Sylvus Flora, and Dale Lucore; sister-in-law, Martha Flora, niece, Linda Flora, and nephew, Doug Holderread.Graveside service will be held February 2, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Big Creek Church of the Brethren cemetery (101 N Brethren Rd) in Cushing, OK. A service of remembrance will be held on February 3, at 10:30 am at the McPherson Church of the Brethren (200 N Carrie) in McPherson, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial donations may be made to the McPherson Church of the Brethren or StepMC (Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/" target="_blank">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Ken Holderread

Frederick Dean Herman, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 28th, 2024.

Fred was born in Luray, Kansas on November 1, 1932, a son of Ollie Pearl (Parks) and Fred C. Herman.

Survivors include two daughters, Deanna Williamson (James), of Maple Hill, Kansas; Delores Shively (Rick), of Apache Junction, Arizona; two sons, Ronald Herman, of Oakley, Kansas; Richard Herman (Andrea), of Park City, Missouri; and life partner, Joyce Rediker, of the home.

He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Christopher Torres (Amanda), Matthew Williamson (Rebecca), Jennifer Bumgarner (Jeremy), Michael Herman, Alyssa Herman; 7 great grandchildren; and 1 step-great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ollie Herman; his wife, Arelene Herman; 4 sisters, and 2 brothers.

Fred married Arelene Paget on May 20, 1951.  They enjoyed 45 1/2 years of marriage before she died in 1996.

He was always an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.  His grandchildren learned the game of pitch from Grandpa.

He shared his life with Joyce Rediker for 26 years.  They enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing rummy, and just spending time together.

Fred's family expanded to include her five children, Debra Hansen of Wichita, Kansas; Terry Harrington (Dorene), of Salina, Kansas; Kimberley Stewart (Brian), of Junction City, Kansas; Kelly Rediker (Dawn), of Wichita, Kansas; and Katrina Arensman (Zac), of Salina, Kansas with 27 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, February 2nd, at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 3rd at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, with Rev. Dan Denning officiating.

Burial will follow at 12:30 pm at Luray Cemetery, Luray with Matthew Williamson, PhD officiating.

Donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of the funeral home.

To send an online condolence, visit <a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net">www.carlsonfh.net</a>

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 </figure>Frederick Dean Herman, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 28th, 2024.Fred was born in Luray, Kansas on November 1, 1932, a son of Ollie Pearl (Parks) and Fred C. Herman.Survivors include two daughters, Deanna Williamson (James), of Maple Hill, Kansas; Delores Shively (Rick), of Apache Junction, Arizona; two sons, Ronald Herman, of Oakley, Kansas; Richard Herman (Andrea), of Park City, Missouri; and life partner, Joyce Rediker, of the home.He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Christopher Torres (Amanda), Matthew Williamson (Rebecca), Jennifer Bumgarner (Jeremy), Michael Herman, Alyssa Herman; 7 great grandchildren; and 1 step-great grandchild.He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ollie Herman; his wife, Arelene Herman; 4 sisters, and 2 brothers.Fred married Arelene Paget on May 20, 1951. They enjoyed 45 1/2 years of marriage before she died in 1996.He was always an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. His grandchildren learned the game of pitch from Grandpa.He shared his life with Joyce Rediker for 26 years. They enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing rummy, and just spending time together.Fred's family expanded to include her five children, Debra Hansen of Wichita, Kansas; Terry Harrington (Dorene), of Salina, Kansas; Kimberley Stewart (Brian), of Junction City, Kansas; Kelly Rediker (Dawn), of Wichita, Kansas; and Katrina Arensman (Zac), of Salina, Kansas with 27 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, February 2nd, at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home.Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 3rd at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, with Rev. Dan Denning officiating.Burial will follow at 12:30 pm at Luray Cemetery, Luray with Matthew Williamson, PhD officiating.Donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of the funeral home.To send an online condolence, visit <a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net">www.carlsonfh.net</a>

Frederick Dean "Fred" Herman

Richard Ray Pine January 20, 1974 ~ January 22, 2024

Richard Ray Pine, 50, of Vassar, KS died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.

He was born January 20, 1974 in Denver, Colorado the son of Richard and Sheryl (Keyton) Pine.&nbsp; He graduated from Northglenn High School with the class of 1992.&nbsp;

On October 15, 1994, Richard was united in marriage to Mandy Smith in Thornton, Colorado.

Richard worked as a Senior System Admin for the I.T. Department of Huhtamaki in De Soto, Kansas for 15 years.

Richard loved the Denver Broncos, his 1968 Camaro, and watching dog shows, but most importantly, he loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Pine.

He is survived by his wife, Mandy Pine of the home; two sons, Stephen Ray Pine of San Diego, CA, and Daniel Louis Pine of Wichita, KS; a daughter, Isabella Miranda Pine of Wichita, KS; his mother, Sheryl Benzen and her husband, Wayne, of Thornton, CO; and a brother, Robert Pine of Ash Fork, AZ.

Funeral Services will be 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; To celebrate Richard’s life, a visitation will be held after the service, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 325 S Hickory St, Ottawa, KS 66067.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.

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 </figure>Richard Ray Pine January 20, 1974 ~ January 22, 2024Richard Ray Pine, 50, of Vassar, KS died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.He was born January 20, 1974 in Denver, Colorado the son of Richard and Sheryl (Keyton) Pine.&nbsp; He graduated from Northglenn High School with the class of 1992.&nbsp;On October 15, 1994, Richard was united in marriage to Mandy Smith in Thornton, Colorado.Richard worked as a Senior System Admin for the I.T. Department of Huhtamaki in De Soto, Kansas for 15 years.Richard loved the Denver Broncos, his 1968 Camaro, and watching dog shows, but most importantly, he loved his family.He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Pine.He is survived by his wife, Mandy Pine of the home; two sons, Stephen Ray Pine of San Diego, CA, and Daniel Louis Pine of Wichita, KS; a daughter, Isabella Miranda Pine of Wichita, KS; his mother, Sheryl Benzen and her husband, Wayne, of Thornton, CO; and a brother, Robert Pine of Ash Fork, AZ.Funeral Services will be 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; To celebrate Richard’s life, a visitation will be held after the service, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, 325 S Hickory St, Ottawa, KS 66067.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.

Richard R. Pine

Steven Lloyd “Caz” Caswell June 2, 1956 ~ January 10, 2024

Steven Lloyd “Caz” Caswellof Salina, Kansas passed away January 10,2024in Wichita, Kansas. &nbsp;Steve was born June 2,1956inBell, California to W.L. “Doc” Caswell and Norma Jean Caswell.

Steve will be remembered as an awkwardly funny character. &nbsp;Always one to share a joke that the receiver would have to think about before realizing it was a funny!&nbsp;His awkward giggle&nbsp;afterwards&nbsp;always brought a&nbsp;laugh.&nbsp;Steve had a passion for cars, and everyone will always remember him for his bright lime green Mopar. He also developed a passion for dune buggies and loved to tear up some sand dunes!

Steve was united in marriage with Elizabeth “Liz”&nbsp;(Ferguson)&nbsp;Caswell on&nbsp;December&nbsp;19, 1975. &nbsp;Together they brought&nbsp;into&nbsp;the world Jennifer Ann,&nbsp;and Jeremie Jon&nbsp;who unfortunately passed as an infant. &nbsp;Steve loved his children fiercely, and with&nbsp;his beloved&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;Jenny,&nbsp;tried his best to make her life as happy as possible with fun holidays and a grand swimming pool in the back yard in which&nbsp;all of&nbsp;the neighborhood kids would hang out. &nbsp;Oh, and don’t forget the endless hours of “Snipe” hunting that he put the kids on.&nbsp;The old neighborhood kids that remember him, remember his love of Halloween and the 4th&nbsp;of July. Both over the top and entertaining when his beloved daughter Jenny was alive, he never missed the opportunity to entertain her and her friends. &nbsp;Jenny, unfortunately passed&nbsp;away from Leukemia at the age of 11, leaving Steve and Liz heartbroken.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Life after the passing of his beautiful daughter was not easy for Steve. &nbsp;Steve felt lost and broken, and traveled the hard roads, unfortunately causing Steve and Liz to divorce and go their separate ways. &nbsp;Steve continued down the tumultuous roads until he was saved by the love his life Mary Helen (Forsberg). &nbsp;Mary&nbsp;Helen and Steve loved spending time together sitting in front of their house and traveling on adventures with their dune buggies. &nbsp;Unfortunately, Mary Helen passed away of an illness after many years together.

Survivors include his mother Norma Jean Caswell of Kerrville, Texas, sister Val Caswell-Gibbs of Kerrville, Texas, step-children – Ryan Forsberg and Rachel Forsberg, step-grandchild – Caitlyn Forsberg, and special significant other Eva Stover of Salina, Kansas, as well as many other family and close friends.

Steve is proceeded in death by his&nbsp;adored&nbsp;children-&nbsp;daughter, Jennifer&nbsp;Ann&nbsp;and&nbsp;son, Jeremie Jon,his&nbsp;beloved wife, Mary Helen,&nbsp;and his father W.L. Caswell.

A celebration of life will be planned&nbsp;at a later date.

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 </figure>Steven Lloyd “Caz” Caswell June 2, 1956 ~ January 10, 2024Steven Lloyd “Caz” Caswellof Salina, Kansas passed away January 10,2024in Wichita, Kansas. &nbsp;Steve was born June 2,1956inBell, California to W.L. “Doc” Caswell and Norma Jean Caswell.Steve will be remembered as an awkwardly funny character. &nbsp;Always one to share a joke that the receiver would have to think about before realizing it was a funny!&nbsp;His awkward giggle&nbsp;afterwards&nbsp;always brought a&nbsp;laugh.&nbsp;Steve had a passion for cars, and everyone will always remember him for his bright lime green Mopar. He also developed a passion for dune buggies and loved to tear up some sand dunes!Steve was united in marriage with Elizabeth “Liz”&nbsp;(Ferguson)&nbsp;Caswell on&nbsp;December&nbsp;19, 1975. &nbsp;Together they brought&nbsp;into&nbsp;the world Jennifer Ann,&nbsp;and Jeremie Jon&nbsp;who unfortunately passed as an infant. &nbsp;Steve loved his children fiercely, and with&nbsp;his beloved&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;Jenny,&nbsp;tried his best to make her life as happy as possible with fun holidays and a grand swimming pool in the back yard in which&nbsp;all of&nbsp;the neighborhood kids would hang out. &nbsp;Oh, and don’t forget the endless hours of “Snipe” hunting that he put the kids on.&nbsp;The old neighborhood kids that remember him, remember his love of Halloween and the 4th&nbsp;of July. Both over the top and entertaining when his beloved daughter Jenny was alive, he never missed the opportunity to entertain her and her friends. &nbsp;Jenny, unfortunately passed&nbsp;away from Leukemia at the age of 11, leaving Steve and Liz heartbroken.&nbsp;&nbsp;Life after the passing of his beautiful daughter was not easy for Steve. &nbsp;Steve felt lost and broken, and traveled the hard roads, unfortunately causing Steve and Liz to divorce and go their separate ways. &nbsp;Steve continued down the tumultuous roads until he was saved by the love his life Mary Helen (Forsberg). &nbsp;Mary&nbsp;Helen and Steve loved spending time together sitting in front of their house and traveling on adventures with their dune buggies. &nbsp;Unfortunately, Mary Helen passed away of an illness after many years together.Survivors include his mother Norma Jean Caswell of Kerrville, Texas, sister Val Caswell-Gibbs of Kerrville, Texas, step-children – Ryan Forsberg and Rachel Forsberg, step-grandchild – Caitlyn Forsberg, and special significant other Eva Stover of Salina, Kansas, as well as many other family and close friends.Steve is proceeded in death by his&nbsp;adored&nbsp;children-&nbsp;daughter, Jennifer&nbsp;Ann&nbsp;and&nbsp;son, Jeremie Jon,his&nbsp;beloved wife, Mary Helen,&nbsp;and his father W.L. Caswell.A celebration of life will be planned&nbsp;at a later date.

Steven L. “Caz” Caswell

Jerry Knapp January 23, 1939 ~ January 24, 2024

Jerry Knapp, 85, of Ottawa, KS passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab in Baldwin City, KS.&nbsp; He was born January 23, 1939 in Kansas City, MO the son of Virgil Knapp and Juanita (McAdams) Knapp.

He served his country in the United States Navy, Army and Air Force.&nbsp; He worked for the Kansas City, KS Police Department for ten years and was a Reserve Officer for other Departments.&nbsp; He later worked for the Franklin County, KS Sheriff’s Department for three years.&nbsp; He worked at GM and Ford Plants in Kansas City. He was a locomotive engineer retiring from Union Pacific Railroad in 1999 after thirty years of service.&nbsp;

Jerry’s favorite past times were riding motorcycles and watching movies.&nbsp;

Mr. Knapp was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Juanita Knapp; and a son, Rocky Knapp.

Surviving family includes, his wife, Kathy Knapp of thirty-eight years; a sister, Karen (Jim) Gray of Kansas City, KS; and children, Sheri (Steve) Peters of Foster, MO, Gina (Bob) Eck of St. Louis, MO, Ronie Knapp Green of Kansas City, KS, Danny (Brandi) Knapp of Kansas City, KS, Wendy (Mark) Anfinson of Overland Park, KS, and Shannon Roth of Joplin, MO; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed.

Cremation is planned. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jerry Knapp January 23, 1939 ~ January 24, 2024Jerry Knapp, 85, of Ottawa, KS passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab in Baldwin City, KS.&nbsp; He was born January 23, 1939 in Kansas City, MO the son of Virgil Knapp and Juanita (McAdams) Knapp.He served his country in the United States Navy, Army and Air Force.&nbsp; He worked for the Kansas City, KS Police Department for ten years and was a Reserve Officer for other Departments.&nbsp; He later worked for the Franklin County, KS Sheriff’s Department for three years.&nbsp; He worked at GM and Ford Plants in Kansas City. He was a locomotive engineer retiring from Union Pacific Railroad in 1999 after thirty years of service.&nbsp;Jerry’s favorite past times were riding motorcycles and watching movies.&nbsp;Mr. Knapp was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Juanita Knapp; and a son, Rocky Knapp.Surviving family includes, his wife, Kathy Knapp of thirty-eight years; a sister, Karen (Jim) Gray of Kansas City, KS; and children, Sheri (Steve) Peters of Foster, MO, Gina (Bob) Eck of St. Louis, MO, Ronie Knapp Green of Kansas City, KS, Danny (Brandi) Knapp of Kansas City, KS, Wendy (Mark) Anfinson of Overland Park, KS, and Shannon Roth of Joplin, MO; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed.Cremation is planned. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jerry Knapp

James A. Baker Jr. December 23, 1953 ~ January 26, 2024

James “Jim” Baker, Jr. of Abilene, Kansas passed away surrounded by those who loved him at Village Manor Nursing Home on 01/26/2024. Jim survived cortical basal degenerative disease years past expectations lifespan partly due to the care he received from his children, son-in-law, and grandchildren, as well as Dickinson County Home Health. He was known to walk multiple times day throughout the park with his dog Tony, searching for treasures keeping him active. He loved to visit with those who brought his meals on wheels each day as well. Jim never met a stranger and always spoke to those who passed him. He was a KC Chiefs and K-State Wildcats fan!

Jim was born on 12/23/1953, in Salina, KS to James Baker Sr. and Joy Koerner. Jim spent his adult life following in his stepfather Ron’s career path of a meat cutter/market manager at Dillons where Jim served since the early 1970’s. Jim did open Augusta Meat and Deli Shop in the 1990’s prior to him returning back to Dillons where he eventually retired.

Jim spent his retirement years in Abilene close to his children attending his grandchildren’s activities watching his granddaughters Shaylee and Malee’ dance, sing and be sassy. His grandson Lockett loved watching the black and white westerns with his Grandpa. Grandpa didn’t mind sitting in the summer heat watching Shaylee and Lockett play ball too. Jim had recently learned to FaceTime with his youngest granddaughter, Norah watching her grow and babble about her day.

Jim was preceded in death by his mother Joy Koerner, step father Ron Koerner, and sister Tracy Wines, his Grandma Grace who was so special to him he bought his first house next door to her! He is survived by his father James Baker, Sr. and wife Rosie Enid, OK. Sisters Cory Baker, Sherry Baker both of Augusta, KS. Brothers Mitch Koerner Derby, KS, Donnie Koerner of Hays, KS.His favorite son, Stace Baker and his wife Sarah of Clay Center, KS. Daughter aka his own “Nurse” Sherree’ and her husband, Jim’s “Tech Man” Curtis Osland of Abilene, KS. Daughter, “hoghead” Alexa and son in law Jeff Nathan of Maryland. 

Jim has “big” grandchildren too, Samantha and her husband Jeremy Nunweiler as well as 2 great grandchildren of Abilene, KS. Adam Osland and Jasmine Seiler of Manhattan, KS. He was very proud of his children and shared that with them even in his final days. He always taught us kids to work hard as he enjoyed traveling and the only way to travel is to work hard.

As a family of our Dad we would like to thank Dr. Holmes, DK County Hospice and specifically all of the staff of hall 5 at Village Manor for the love and care you gave our Dad over the past several months and the care you gave us as we navigate this journey.

Funeral service will be Friday February 2nd, 2024 at 10am, Danner Funeral Home in Abilene, KS. Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta, KS. Memorials contributions may be given for the future Hospice Room at Village Manor. Other memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels of Dickinson County.

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 </figure>James A. Baker Jr. December 23, 1953 ~ January 26, 2024James “Jim” Baker, Jr. of Abilene, Kansas passed away surrounded by those who loved him at Village Manor Nursing Home on 01/26/2024. Jim survived cortical basal degenerative disease years past expectations lifespan partly due to the care he received from his children, son-in-law, and grandchildren, as well as Dickinson County Home Health. He was known to walk multiple times day throughout the park with his dog Tony, searching for treasures keeping him active. He loved to visit with those who brought his meals on wheels each day as well. Jim never met a stranger and always spoke to those who passed him. He was a KC Chiefs and K-State Wildcats fan!Jim was born on 12/23/1953, in Salina, KS to James Baker Sr. and Joy Koerner. Jim spent his adult life following in his stepfather Ron’s career path of a meat cutter/market manager at Dillons where Jim served since the early 1970’s. Jim did open Augusta Meat and Deli Shop in the 1990’s prior to him returning back to Dillons where he eventually retired.Jim spent his retirement years in Abilene close to his children attending his grandchildren’s activities watching his granddaughters Shaylee and Malee’ dance, sing and be sassy. His grandson Lockett loved watching the black and white westerns with his Grandpa. Grandpa didn’t mind sitting in the summer heat watching Shaylee and Lockett play ball too. Jim had recently learned to FaceTime with his youngest granddaughter, Norah watching her grow and babble about her day.Jim was preceded in death by his mother Joy Koerner, step father Ron Koerner, and sister Tracy Wines, his Grandma Grace who was so special to him he bought his first house next door to her! He is survived by his father James Baker, Sr. and wife Rosie Enid, OK. Sisters Cory Baker, Sherry Baker both of Augusta, KS. Brothers Mitch Koerner Derby, KS, Donnie Koerner of Hays, KS.His favorite son, Stace Baker and his wife Sarah of Clay Center, KS. Daughter aka his own “Nurse” Sherree’ and her husband, Jim’s “Tech Man” Curtis Osland of Abilene, KS. Daughter, “hoghead” Alexa and son in law Jeff Nathan of Maryland. Jim has “big” grandchildren too, Samantha and her husband Jeremy Nunweiler as well as 2 great grandchildren of Abilene, KS. Adam Osland and Jasmine Seiler of Manhattan, KS. He was very proud of his children and shared that with them even in his final days. He always taught us kids to work hard as he enjoyed traveling and the only way to travel is to work hard.As a family of our Dad we would like to thank Dr. Holmes, DK County Hospice and specifically all of the staff of hall 5 at Village Manor for the love and care you gave our Dad over the past several months and the care you gave us as we navigate this journey.Funeral service will be Friday February 2nd, 2024 at 10am, Danner Funeral Home in Abilene, KS. Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta, KS. Memorials contributions may be given for the future Hospice Room at Village Manor. Other memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels of Dickinson County.

James A. Baker Jr.

Michelle Ann (Yeadon) Thigpen March 25, 1955 ~ January 26, 2024

Michelle Ann Thigpen was a nurturing, loving mother, grandma, sister, and aunt to many who will miss her dearly. On January 26, 2024, she passed away peacefully at the age of 68.

Michelle was born March 25, 1955, in Abilene, KS. She grew up in Abilene until moving to South Carolina with her husband Wayne Thigpen. She loved being a homemaker while raising her three children. After her children started their lives, she moved back to Abilene to spend her last beautiful days with her mother, 8 siblings, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Yeadon SR., Tom Rossiter, and Edna Rossiter, her husband Wayne Thigpen, and her brother Tommy Yeadon.

Survivors include her siblings, Frances Schneider, Flora (Verlyn) Bergman, Jeanette Yeadon, all of Abilene, Judy (Michael) Tasker, of Wisconsin, John Yeadon Jr., Lisa (Don) Good, Edward Yeadon, and Jamie Yeadon all of Salina. Her children, Christy (Steve) Thigpen-Parker, Marie (Bubba) Thigpen-Saulisberry, Jason Thigpen (South Carolina), 3 grandchildren, Heather (William) Rivera, Brandon Saulisberry, Hunter (Kaite) Saulisberry, many great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, at Ryan Mortuary 137 N. 8th St, Salina, KS. Visitation will be held the hour prior the service. Burial will be immediately following the service at the Livingston Union Cemetery, 2951 Indy Road, Abilene, KS.

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

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 </figure>Michelle Ann (Yeadon) Thigpen March 25, 1955 ~ January 26, 2024Michelle Ann Thigpen was a nurturing, loving mother, grandma, sister, and aunt to many who will miss her dearly. On January 26, 2024, she passed away peacefully at the age of 68.Michelle was born March 25, 1955, in Abilene, KS. She grew up in Abilene until moving to South Carolina with her husband Wayne Thigpen. She loved being a homemaker while raising her three children. After her children started their lives, she moved back to Abilene to spend her last beautiful days with her mother, 8 siblings, and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, John Yeadon SR., Tom Rossiter, and Edna Rossiter, her husband Wayne Thigpen, and her brother Tommy Yeadon.Survivors include her siblings, Frances Schneider, Flora (Verlyn) Bergman, Jeanette Yeadon, all of Abilene, Judy (Michael) Tasker, of Wisconsin, John Yeadon Jr., Lisa (Don) Good, Edward Yeadon, and Jamie Yeadon all of Salina. Her children, Christy (Steve) Thigpen-Parker, Marie (Bubba) Thigpen-Saulisberry, Jason Thigpen (South Carolina), 3 grandchildren, Heather (William) Rivera, Brandon Saulisberry, Hunter (Kaite) Saulisberry, many great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, at Ryan Mortuary 137 N. 8th St, Salina, KS. Visitation will be held the hour prior the service. Burial will be immediately following the service at the Livingston Union Cemetery, 2951 Indy Road, Abilene, KS.Memorials may be made to the family, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina KS, 67401.

Michelle A. Thigpen

Ila Marie&nbsp;(Mansfield) Hittle June 19, 1950 ~ January 27, 2024

Ila Marie Hittle June 19, 1950-January 27, 2024

Ila was born to Rhea and Richard Sherbert on June 19th, 1950 in Clay Center, Ks. and passed away on January 27, 2024. She discovered later that her actual biological father was Austin Mansfield, whom had married Rhea after she divorced Mr. Sherbert. Ila lived for a time in Concordia but then moved to Liberal, Ks. She married Jim Walton on June 1, 1968. They had one son, James Dalee Walton. She then married Dan Hittle in 1971. She had no children with Dan, but did have two step children, Lisa and Chris Hittle. During her lifetime she worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline in Liberal several years, Mobil Oil Company in Hugoton, Rosel Energy, and the Liberal Police Department, finally finishing out her working years with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in Pratt, Ks. after her and Dan moved to Iuka, Ks. in 2008. &nbsp;She enjoyed traveling, several hobbies and her dogs. As per her instructions, no services are to be held at this time.

Ila is survived by her husband Dan, Iuka Ks., son Dale Walton, Avondale Az., granddaughters Victoria and Veronica, step son Chris Hittle and wife Melissa Hittle, step grandchildren Bailey and Jake, all of Pratt Kansas, stepdaughter Lisa Johnson and husband Phil, Cushing, Oklahoma, step grandchildren Sierra Longoria, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Schyler Thyssen of Cushing Oklahoma, and Jessica Cain, husband Kaleb, Enid, Oklahoma.

As per Ila’s wishes cremation has taken place with remains to be buried in Concordia, Ks beside her parents. There will be no services as she wished. Any remembrances should be made to your local animal shelter in her name.

For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.

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 </figure>Ila Marie&nbsp;(Mansfield) Hittle June 19, 1950 ~ January 27, 2024 Ila Marie Hittle June 19, 1950-January 27, 2024Ila was born to Rhea and Richard Sherbert on June 19th, 1950 in Clay Center, Ks. and passed away on January 27, 2024. She discovered later that her actual biological father was Austin Mansfield, whom had married Rhea after she divorced Mr. Sherbert. Ila lived for a time in Concordia but then moved to Liberal, Ks. She married Jim Walton on June 1, 1968. They had one son, James Dalee Walton. She then married Dan Hittle in 1971. She had no children with Dan, but did have two step children, Lisa and Chris Hittle. During her lifetime she worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline in Liberal several years, Mobil Oil Company in Hugoton, Rosel Energy, and the Liberal Police Department, finally finishing out her working years with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in Pratt, Ks. after her and Dan moved to Iuka, Ks. in 2008. &nbsp;She enjoyed traveling, several hobbies and her dogs. As per her instructions, no services are to be held at this time.Ila is survived by her husband Dan, Iuka Ks., son Dale Walton, Avondale Az., granddaughters Victoria and Veronica, step son Chris Hittle and wife Melissa Hittle, step grandchildren Bailey and Jake, all of Pratt Kansas, stepdaughter Lisa Johnson and husband Phil, Cushing, Oklahoma, step grandchildren Sierra Longoria, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Schyler Thyssen of Cushing Oklahoma, and Jessica Cain, husband Kaleb, Enid, Oklahoma.As per Ila’s wishes cremation has taken place with remains to be buried in Concordia, Ks beside her parents. There will be no services as she wished. Any remembrances should be made to your local animal shelter in her name.For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.

Ila M. Hittle

Michael "Mike" Kent Wallace October 3, 1951 ~ January 25, 2024

Michael Kent Wallace, 72, of Salina, Kansas, was called home on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.

Mike was born in Superior, Nebraska on October 3, 1951, a son of Betty (Saathoff) and Carl Glenn Wallace.

Mike graduated from Burr Oak high school in 1969. Mike and Marva were united in Marriage in 1994. He was a spiritual man and longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was the owner of Wallace Landscape and Irrigation for over 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Marva Wallace, of the home; daughter, Monica Mussat, of Salina; four sons, Jason Wallace, of Beverly, Kansas, Joshua Wallace (Sara), of Pratt, Kansas, Domenic Mussat (Anna), of Lenexa, Kansas, and Christopher Feil (Amanda), of Salina; grandchildren, Drew Bergeson (Jacob), Brayden Fencl, Stephen Mussat, Brianna Mussat, Easton Mussat, Madden Mussat, Wyatt Feil, Bella Feil, Jamie Feil, Jackson Wallace, Griffin Wallace, Dyllen Wallace, Jaycee Aikman (Kevin), Addie Wallace, Molly Wallace; great grandchildren, Brynlee Bergeson, Blakely Bergeson, Andrew Bergeson, Hunter Aikman, and Jackson Aikman.

Mike is also survived by two sisters, Charlene Wallace (Fred Grubiss), of Oak Point, Texas, Pat Volker, (Justin) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three brothers, Jim Wallace (Carolyn), of Marietta, Georgia, Tom Wallace, (Ping) of Salina, and Brian Wallace (Cindy), of Hastings, Nebraska.

Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 2, 2024, at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina.

Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to Marva Wallace for memorial trees in the Salina community, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina.

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 </figure>Michael "Mike" Kent Wallace October 3, 1951 ~ January 25, 2024 Michael Kent Wallace, 72, of Salina, Kansas, was called home on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.Mike was born in Superior, Nebraska on October 3, 1951, a son of Betty (Saathoff) and Carl Glenn Wallace.Mike graduated from Burr Oak high school in 1969. Mike and Marva were united in Marriage in 1994. He was a spiritual man and longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was the owner of Wallace Landscape and Irrigation for over 20 years.Survivors include his wife, Marva Wallace, of the home; daughter, Monica Mussat, of Salina; four sons, Jason Wallace, of Beverly, Kansas, Joshua Wallace (Sara), of Pratt, Kansas, Domenic Mussat (Anna), of Lenexa, Kansas, and Christopher Feil (Amanda), of Salina; grandchildren, Drew Bergeson (Jacob), Brayden Fencl, Stephen Mussat, Brianna Mussat, Easton Mussat, Madden Mussat, Wyatt Feil, Bella Feil, Jamie Feil, Jackson Wallace, Griffin Wallace, Dyllen Wallace, Jaycee Aikman (Kevin), Addie Wallace, Molly Wallace; great grandchildren, Brynlee Bergeson, Blakely Bergeson, Andrew Bergeson, Hunter Aikman, and Jackson Aikman.Mike is also survived by two sisters, Charlene Wallace (Fred Grubiss), of Oak Point, Texas, Pat Volker, (Justin) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three brothers, Jim Wallace (Carolyn), of Marietta, Georgia, Tom Wallace, (Ping) of Salina, and Brian Wallace (Cindy), of Hastings, Nebraska.He is preceded in death by his parents.Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 2, 2024, at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina.Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.Memorials may be made to Marva Wallace for memorial trees in the Salina community, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina.

Michael "Mike" K. Wallace

Lucille "Maxine" (McClay) Brown May 26, 1926 ~ January 25, 2024

Lucille “Maxine” (McClay) Brown, 97, of Ottawa, KS died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Rock Creek in Ottawa, Kansas.

She was born May 26, 1926 in Baldwin City, Kansas the daughter of George “Dewey” and Vera (Sutor) McClay.&nbsp; Maxine’s family moved to Ottawa, Kansas when she was just 5 years old, and she graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1944.&nbsp;

Maxine began working shortly after graduation from high school for the United Sates Department of Agriculture as a secretary.&nbsp; She worked there all of her professional career until her retirement in 1990.

Maxine was a member of NARFE for many years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Princeton United Methodist Church and active in the United Methodist Women at the church holding all church offices over the years.&nbsp; She enjoyed entertaining and having family dinners, especially her Sunday family dinner.&nbsp; She loved being a mother of four children and being active in their lives as they grew up, attending all of their music and school events over the years.&nbsp; She liked to travel but was unable to do much of it as she spent many of her years caring for her husband during retirement.&nbsp; She enjoyed nights out to the ELKS Lodge especially steak night. Maxine was very honest and forthright with her opinions.&nbsp; You always knew how she felt because she just told you, but she had a loving a kind heart that cared for her family dearly.

On January 23, 1946, Maxine was united in marriage to William David Brown in Ottawa, Kansas at the trinity United Methodist Church parsonage. They shared fifty-eight years of loving marriage until the death of David in 2004.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Brown; her parents, Dewey and Vera McClay; a daughter, Jan Croucher; son-in-law, Pat Haas; a brother, Richard McClay; and a sister, Freone Hollinger.

She is survived by two sons, David Craig Brown and his wife, Myrna, of Greeley, KS, and Marc William Brown and his wife, Susie, of Richmond, KS; a daughter, Sharon Elaine Haas of Ottawa, KS; a brother, Lyle McClay of Chanute, KS; a sister, Geneva Culbertson of Texas; a son-in-law, Rod Croucher of Ottawa, KS; 10 grandchildren, James Brown and his wife, Amy, Springdale, AR, Travis Haas, Longdale, AR, Rachelle Rodriquez and her husband, Jerad, Broken Arrow, OK, Megan Morris and her husband, Doug, Ottawa, KS, Wade Brown and his wife, Angie, Raymore, MO, Derek Brown, Lawrence, Cody Croucher and his wife, Angela, Ottawa, KS, Andy Croucher, Ottawa, KS, Randy Hohenstein, Collinsville, OK, Robyn Erhart, Olathe, KS; 20 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Kiera, Gavin, Dane, Natalie, Nicole, Reese, Quinncy, Maleah, Weiland, Owen, Clara, Lydia, Tyler, Tanner, Brianna, Austin, William, Anastasia, Atticus; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Historical Society and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.

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 </figure>Lucille "Maxine" (McClay) Brown May 26, 1926 ~ January 25, 2024Lucille “Maxine” (McClay) Brown, 97, of Ottawa, KS died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Rock Creek in Ottawa, Kansas.She was born May 26, 1926 in Baldwin City, Kansas the daughter of George “Dewey” and Vera (Sutor) McClay.&nbsp; Maxine’s family moved to Ottawa, Kansas when she was just 5 years old, and she graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1944.&nbsp;Maxine began working shortly after graduation from high school for the United Sates Department of Agriculture as a secretary.&nbsp; She worked there all of her professional career until her retirement in 1990.Maxine was a member of NARFE for many years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Princeton United Methodist Church and active in the United Methodist Women at the church holding all church offices over the years.&nbsp; She enjoyed entertaining and having family dinners, especially her Sunday family dinner.&nbsp; She loved being a mother of four children and being active in their lives as they grew up, attending all of their music and school events over the years.&nbsp; She liked to travel but was unable to do much of it as she spent many of her years caring for her husband during retirement.&nbsp; She enjoyed nights out to the ELKS Lodge especially steak night. Maxine was very honest and forthright with her opinions.&nbsp; You always knew how she felt because she just told you, but she had a loving a kind heart that cared for her family dearly.On January 23, 1946, Maxine was united in marriage to William David Brown in Ottawa, Kansas at the trinity United Methodist Church parsonage. They shared fifty-eight years of loving marriage until the death of David in 2004.She was preceded in death by her husband, David Brown; her parents, Dewey and Vera McClay; a daughter, Jan Croucher; son-in-law, Pat Haas; a brother, Richard McClay; and a sister, Freone Hollinger.She is survived by two sons, David Craig Brown and his wife, Myrna, of Greeley, KS, and Marc William Brown and his wife, Susie, of Richmond, KS; a daughter, Sharon Elaine Haas of Ottawa, KS; a brother, Lyle McClay of Chanute, KS; a sister, Geneva Culbertson of Texas; a son-in-law, Rod Croucher of Ottawa, KS; 10 grandchildren, James Brown and his wife, Amy, Springdale, AR, Travis Haas, Longdale, AR, Rachelle Rodriquez and her husband, Jerad, Broken Arrow, OK, Megan Morris and her husband, Doug, Ottawa, KS, Wade Brown and his wife, Angie, Raymore, MO, Derek Brown, Lawrence, Cody Croucher and his wife, Angela, Ottawa, KS, Andy Croucher, Ottawa, KS, Randy Hohenstein, Collinsville, OK, Robyn Erhart, Olathe, KS; 20 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Kiera, Gavin, Dane, Natalie, Nicole, Reese, Quinncy, Maleah, Weiland, Owen, Clara, Lydia, Tyler, Tanner, Brianna, Austin, William, Anastasia, Atticus; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Historical Society and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.

Lucille "Maxine" Brown

Marsha Rae Doyenne December 10, 1952 ~ January 19, 2024

Marsha Doyenne, age 71, left this world on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kansas.

She was born to Ray and Peggy Doyen in 1952 and grew up on their farm east of Concordia. Inspired by her parents, she developed a love of music and business. While other children played “house”, “school”, or “cowboys”, Marsha played “business” and explored sounds on the piano.

Wearing a red dress, Marsha married Mike Peil (CHS class of ’68) at the age of 18. This was an early sign of her spirit of adventure and good humor. The two moved to Garden City where Marsha earned a pilot’s license for fun. Later they moved to San Jose, California. There, Marsha worked in bookkeeping and accounting, then computer software development and sales. She also played organ in various venues.

By the early 1980s, Marsha and Mike divorced, though they remained friends. In time, she moved from the Bay Area to Los Angeles.

By 1990, Marsha chose to focus on music. She changed her name to Doyenne, the original Belgian spelling of the family name, and then moved to New York to study with a composer. That year, she was the first American organist to perform in a Beijing, China concert hall, thanks to a Chinese physicist friend from the Bay Area who made the arrangements.

In 1991, Marsha performed an organ concert in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The communists had recently lost power, and during their reign, organs and religious music had not been allowed. She fell in love with Prague and returned seven times during her life.

Needing additional income and seeing herself as more of a composer than a performer, Marsha took a consulting job with Apple Computer that involved travel to Europe and Australia. Inspired, she struck out on her own in 1995 and moved to Australia where she lived for eight years and gained citizenship.

In 2003, she returned to Concordia to spend time with her parents. When Peggy wished to retire, she bought her mother’s business, Country Cousins. Over time, she phased out the health foods and gift shops to focus on fabrics. Fabric Essentials was born and quickly she realized the need to create an online business for quilters to supplement the storefront revenue. Today, walking into Fabric Essentials is an immersion in color, fabric designs, and beautiful display quilts, with a welcome by friendly and loyal staff.&nbsp;

Throughout her time in Concordia, Marsha managed a variety of rental properties. She also served on the Cloud County Community College Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2011.

Marsha was preceded in death by her father Ray in 2016, her mother Peggy in 2022, an infant brother, Hal Doyen, and her former husband Mike Peil. She is survived by sisters Diane (Craig) Johnson of Cortland, Nebraska and family, and Amie Doyen of Concordia, and by a lifelong friend and near-son, Kurt Koscielniak, who Mike &amp; Marsha befriended for eight years through Big Brothers Big Sisters and remained close to ever since. Marsha’s wide circle of friends was loyal to the end.

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Brown Grand Theater, Concordia, KS.

A private graveside service was held Saturday January 20, 2024 at the Rice Cemetery, Rice, KS. Memorials may be made to the Brown Grand Theater, care of Nutter Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marsha Rae Doyenne December 10, 1952 ~ January 19, 2024Marsha Doyenne, age 71, left this world on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kansas.She was born to Ray and Peggy Doyen in 1952 and grew up on their farm east of Concordia. Inspired by her parents, she developed a love of music and business. While other children played “house”, “school”, or “cowboys”, Marsha played “business” and explored sounds on the piano.Wearing a red dress, Marsha married Mike Peil (CHS class of ’68) at the age of 18. This was an early sign of her spirit of adventure and good humor. The two moved to Garden City where Marsha earned a pilot’s license for fun. Later they moved to San Jose, California. There, Marsha worked in bookkeeping and accounting, then computer software development and sales. She also played organ in various venues.By the early 1980s, Marsha and Mike divorced, though they remained friends. In time, she moved from the Bay Area to Los Angeles.By 1990, Marsha chose to focus on music. She changed her name to Doyenne, the original Belgian spelling of the family name, and then moved to New York to study with a composer. That year, she was the first American organist to perform in a Beijing, China concert hall, thanks to a Chinese physicist friend from the Bay Area who made the arrangements.In 1991, Marsha performed an organ concert in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The communists had recently lost power, and during their reign, organs and religious music had not been allowed. She fell in love with Prague and returned seven times during her life.Needing additional income and seeing herself as more of a composer than a performer, Marsha took a consulting job with Apple Computer that involved travel to Europe and Australia. Inspired, she struck out on her own in 1995 and moved to Australia where she lived for eight years and gained citizenship.In 2003, she returned to Concordia to spend time with her parents. When Peggy wished to retire, she bought her mother’s business, Country Cousins. Over time, she phased out the health foods and gift shops to focus on fabrics. Fabric Essentials was born and quickly she realized the need to create an online business for quilters to supplement the storefront revenue. Today, walking into Fabric Essentials is an immersion in color, fabric designs, and beautiful display quilts, with a welcome by friendly and loyal staff.&nbsp;Throughout her time in Concordia, Marsha managed a variety of rental properties. She also served on the Cloud County Community College Board of Trustees from 2007 to 2011.Marsha was preceded in death by her father Ray in 2016, her mother Peggy in 2022, an infant brother, Hal Doyen, and her former husband Mike Peil. She is survived by sisters Diane (Craig) Johnson of Cortland, Nebraska and family, and Amie Doyen of Concordia, and by a lifelong friend and near-son, Kurt Koscielniak, who Mike &amp; Marsha befriended for eight years through Big Brothers Big Sisters and remained close to ever since. Marsha’s wide circle of friends was loyal to the end.A celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Brown Grand Theater, Concordia, KS.A private graveside service was held Saturday January 20, 2024 at the Rice Cemetery, Rice, KS. Memorials may be made to the Brown Grand Theater, care of Nutter Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.

Marsha R. Doyenne

Sr. Eulalia Kloeker March 1, 1934 ~ January 25, 2024

Sister Eulalia Kloeker died January 25, 2024, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS. &nbsp;She was 89 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years. &nbsp;She was born in Marysville, KS, on March 1, 1934, to August and Mary Dwerlkotte Kloeker, the third of four children, and was baptized Eulalia Joann. &nbsp;She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on February 2, 1952. &nbsp;On August 14, 1952, Eulalia received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Mary de Sales, later changing back to her baptismal name. &nbsp;She pronounced first vows on August 15, 1953 and final vows on August 15, 1956.

In 1965 Sister Eulalia Kloeker received her AB from Marymount in English. &nbsp;She taught in schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia, Junction City, Salina, Oakley, Gorham and Park, KS and in Grand Island, NE. &nbsp;In 1985 Sister Eulalia passed the State Examination for Cosmetology and was the congregational barber for several years. &nbsp;In July, 2017, Sister Eulalia retired to the Motherhouse.

Sister Eulalia Kloeker was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. &nbsp;She is survived by two sisters. &nbsp;A Bible Vigil Service will be held January 29 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Marilyn Wall as the eulogist. &nbsp;The Mass of Christian Burial will be January 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse, Chapel, Father Barry Brinkman presiding. &nbsp;The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery. &nbsp;Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp;Memorials for Sister Eulalia may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters; P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS &nbsp;66901. &nbsp;For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Sr. Eulalia Kloeker March 1, 1934 ~ January 25, 2024 Sister Eulalia Kloeker died January 25, 2024, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS. &nbsp;She was 89 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years. &nbsp;She was born in Marysville, KS, on March 1, 1934, to August and Mary Dwerlkotte Kloeker, the third of four children, and was baptized Eulalia Joann. &nbsp;She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on February 2, 1952. &nbsp;On August 14, 1952, Eulalia received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Mary de Sales, later changing back to her baptismal name. &nbsp;She pronounced first vows on August 15, 1953 and final vows on August 15, 1956.In 1965 Sister Eulalia Kloeker received her AB from Marymount in English. &nbsp;She taught in schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia, Junction City, Salina, Oakley, Gorham and Park, KS and in Grand Island, NE. &nbsp;In 1985 Sister Eulalia passed the State Examination for Cosmetology and was the congregational barber for several years. &nbsp;In July, 2017, Sister Eulalia retired to the Motherhouse.Sister Eulalia Kloeker was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. &nbsp;She is survived by two sisters. &nbsp;A Bible Vigil Service will be held January 29 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Marilyn Wall as the eulogist. &nbsp;The Mass of Christian Burial will be January 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse, Chapel, Father Barry Brinkman presiding. &nbsp;The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery. &nbsp;Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements. &nbsp;Memorials for Sister Eulalia may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters; P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS &nbsp;66901. &nbsp;For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Sr. Eulalia Kloeker

John F. Hoffman July 19th, 1940 ~ January 26, 2024

John F. Hoffman, age 83, of Abilene passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home in Abilene. He was born July 19, 1940 near Abilene the son of Wilson and Deana (Townsend) Hoffman.

While in high school John played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. Following high school, John received his bachelor’s degree in history and taught history and was a coach at the McPherson High School for many years until retiring. Following his retirement he worked for Harbin Construction.

In December of 1998 he was united in marriage to Janet Long Nolan. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter Tammy Hoffman, Lea Regan, Erin, son Yale Hoffman and his wife Tawny, step sons Jay Nolan and Jason Nolan, and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Keith and Donald Hoffman, sister Darlene Schlesener and his parents.

The family has selected cremation. Services for John will be 2:00 pm Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. His final resting place will be in the New Basil Cemetery. Friends may sign the register book until service time Thursday. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 </figure>John F. Hoffman July 19th, 1940 ~ January 26, 2024John F. Hoffman, age 83, of Abilene passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home in Abilene. He was born July 19, 1940 near Abilene the son of Wilson and Deana (Townsend) Hoffman.While in high school John played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. Following high school, John received his bachelor’s degree in history and taught history and was a coach at the McPherson High School for many years until retiring. Following his retirement he worked for Harbin Construction.In December of 1998 he was united in marriage to Janet Long Nolan. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter Tammy Hoffman, Lea Regan, Erin, son Yale Hoffman and his wife Tawny, step sons Jay Nolan and Jason Nolan, and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Keith and Donald Hoffman, sister Darlene Schlesener and his parents.The family has selected cremation. Services for John will be 2:00 pm Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating. His final resting place will be in the New Basil Cemetery. Friends may sign the register book until service time Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

John F. Hoffman

Terry Lynn Selock April 24, 1944 ~ January 25, 2024

In loving memory of Terry Lynn Selock, a devoted husband, beloved father, and revered brother, grandfather, and friend who peacefully passed away on the 25th of January, 2024 at the age of 79.

Born on April 24, 1944, Terry led a life filled with love, laughter, and profound connections. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, wit and unwavering support for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife and partner Dona, his children Kimberly, Steven, and Jeffery; his brother Sam; sister-in-law Carol; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Terry was a loving husband to Dona, with whom he shared countless moments of joy and companionship for over 55 years of marriage. Together, they navigated life's journey hand in hand, creating a home filled with love, understanding, and shared memories.

As a father, Terry was a source of strength and guidance. His wisdom, love, and tireless dedication to their well-being will forever be remembered. He instilled in them the values of compassion, hard work, and perseverance, leaving an enduring impact on their lives.

Beyond his family, Terry proudly served his country with honor and dedication. He bravely embraced the call to duty, exemplifying the values of loyalty and sacrifice during his 35 years of military and civil service. His service to the nation will be remembered with gratitude and pride by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

As we bid farewell to a remarkable man, let us remember and celebrate the life of Terry Selock, a pillar of strength, a source of love, and a beacon of light to all who knew him.

Funeral Services for Terry will be at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Abilene, with Father Shawn Sherraden officiating. His final resting place will be at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery near Manhattan at 1:00 P.M., with military honors provided be Ft. Riley Honor Guard. 

Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 P.M. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. John’s Episcopal Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

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 </figure>Terry Lynn Selock April 24, 1944 ~ January 25, 2024 In loving memory of Terry Lynn Selock, a devoted husband, beloved father, and revered brother, grandfather, and friend who peacefully passed away on the 25th of January, 2024 at the age of 79.Born on April 24, 1944, Terry led a life filled with love, laughter, and profound connections. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, wit and unwavering support for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife and partner Dona, his children Kimberly, Steven, and Jeffery; his brother Sam; sister-in-law Carol; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.Terry was a loving husband to Dona, with whom he shared countless moments of joy and companionship for over 55 years of marriage. Together, they navigated life's journey hand in hand, creating a home filled with love, understanding, and shared memories.As a father, Terry was a source of strength and guidance. His wisdom, love, and tireless dedication to their well-being will forever be remembered. He instilled in them the values of compassion, hard work, and perseverance, leaving an enduring impact on their lives.Beyond his family, Terry proudly served his country with honor and dedication. He bravely embraced the call to duty, exemplifying the values of loyalty and sacrifice during his 35 years of military and civil service. His service to the nation will be remembered with gratitude and pride by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.As we bid farewell to a remarkable man, let us remember and celebrate the life of Terry Selock, a pillar of strength, a source of love, and a beacon of light to all who knew him.May he rest in peace.Funeral Services for Terry will be at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Abilene, with Father Shawn Sherraden officiating. His final resting place will be at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery near Manhattan at 1:00 P.M., with military honors provided be Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 P.M. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. John’s Episcopal Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

Terry L. Selock

Wendell C.L. Lundberg December 15, 1940 ~ January 19, 2024

Wendell C.L. Lundberg, 83, of Lindsborg passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center. Wendell was born December 15, 1940 in McPherson, to the late Raymond L. and Maud E. (Andes) Lundberg.  

Wendell grew up on a farm until his family relocated in Lindsborg, where

he attended Lindsborg public schools.  He was active in athletic programs from

junior high through high school, a strong, serious, reliable team player.

After graduating from Lindsborg Rural High School in 1958 he attended Bethany College where he excelled as a pitcher in the college baseball program. 

Wendell also played baseball in a non-college league in his younger years, something akin to "minor leagues" in central KS. He was fond of quoting a sports journalist, saying with a big smile that he pitched a baseball so fast, “I could throw a strawberry through a locomotive.” Wendell was once scheduled to pitch against the legendary Robert "Satchel" Paige, but the famous Hall of Famer was indisposed that day.

He also played football in high school and at Bethany. Wendell followed his favorite professional and college teams throughout his life, and could be an observant, critical Monday morning quarterback.

After completing school, he worked for many years as an airport lineman at McPherson Airport, and at CertainTeed, McPherson. 

A life-long bachelor, Wendell believed there was no meal, gourmet or otherwise, that could not be improved by using Ranch dressing. There was no point in attempting to dissuade him.

He was also an inveterate Kansas Lottery player. Although he lost his shirt, he talked about how he would split a big win with his relatives, especially his nieces. 

Wendell had a fine bass voice and enjoyed singing in the Messiah Chorus in his

younger years.  He sometimes shared songs with friends with perfect tune and

text recall, and phoned friends on their birthdays to wish them a happy

birthday with his own peppy version of the birthday song. He valued friends

and family and communicated with them often throughout his life.

Wendell was often ready with a smile or a laugh, but thought deeply about

matters of the spirit, always willing to share with others his views of

spiritual experience. He combined those serious beliefs, which he could

discuss at length, with a sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke and

entertaining turn of phrase. Many of Wendell’s friends thought he was "one of a kind."   

Wendell is survived by his nieces Debbie Lundberg Myers and her husband Jay Myers, of Lindsborg; Linda (Sissy) Lundberg and her wife, Karen Lyons, of Wells; Amy Verdon of Chicago, IL; and his brother-in-law Roger Verdon, Lindsborg, as well as numerous extended family members and many, many friends.

Wendell is preceded in death by his parents; brother: Lloyd Lundberg and his wife Georgana, and his sister Norma Lyn (Lundberg) Verdon. 

Cremation has been chosen and the family will have a celebration or life at a later date.

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 </figure>Wendell C.L. Lundberg December 15, 1940 ~ January 19, 2024Wendell C.L. Lundberg, 83, of Lindsborg passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center. Wendell was born December 15, 1940 in McPherson, to the late Raymond L. and Maud E. (Andes) Lundberg. Wendell grew up on a farm until his family relocated in Lindsborg, wherehe attended Lindsborg public schools. He was active in athletic programs fromjunior high through high school, a strong, serious, reliable team player.After graduating from Lindsborg Rural High School in 1958 he attended Bethany College where he excelled as a pitcher in the college baseball program. Wendell also played baseball in a non-college league in his younger years, something akin to "minor leagues" in central KS. He was fond of quoting a sports journalist, saying with a big smile that he pitched a baseball so fast, “I could throw a strawberry through a locomotive.” Wendell was once scheduled to pitch against the legendary Robert "Satchel" Paige, but the famous Hall of Famer was indisposed that day.He also played football in high school and at Bethany. Wendell followed his favorite professional and college teams throughout his life, and could be an observant, critical Monday morning quarterback.After completing school, he worked for many years as an airport lineman at McPherson Airport, and at CertainTeed, McPherson. A life-long bachelor, Wendell believed there was no meal, gourmet or otherwise, that could not be improved by using Ranch dressing. There was no point in attempting to dissuade him.He was also an inveterate Kansas Lottery player. Although he lost his shirt, he talked about how he would split a big win with his relatives, especially his nieces. Wendell had a fine bass voice and enjoyed singing in the Messiah Chorus in hisyounger years. He sometimes shared songs with friends with perfect tune andtext recall, and phoned friends on their birthdays to wish them a happybirthday with his own peppy version of the birthday song. He valued friendsand family and communicated with them often throughout his life.Wendell was often ready with a smile or a laugh, but thought deeply aboutmatters of the spirit, always willing to share with others his views ofspiritual experience. He combined those serious beliefs, which he coulddiscuss at length, with a sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke andentertaining turn of phrase. Many of Wendell’s friends thought he was "one of a kind." Wendell is survived by his nieces Debbie Lundberg Myers and her husband Jay Myers, of Lindsborg; Linda (Sissy) Lundberg and her wife, Karen Lyons, of Wells; Amy Verdon of Chicago, IL; and his brother-in-law Roger Verdon, Lindsborg, as well as numerous extended family members and many, many friends.Wendell is preceded in death by his parents; brother: Lloyd Lundberg and his wife Georgana, and his sister Norma Lyn (Lundberg) Verdon. Cremation has been chosen and the family will have a celebration or life at a later date.

Wendell C.L. Lundberg

Ronald "Ron" Lee Johnson June 22, 1956 ~ January 23, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Lee Johnson, 67, of Baldwin City, Kansas passed away at home Tuesday, January 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born June 22, 1956 in Paola, KS, the son of Marvin and Patsy (Kersley) Johnson. He grew up in Lane, KS and graduated from Central Heights High School with the class of 1974.

Ron worked for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1978 - 2016 and retired as a conductor after 38 years.

On June 3, 2006, Ron was&nbsp;united in marriage to Tina Davidson in Wellsville, KS. They shared over seventeen years of love and adventure together. She survives of the home.

He is also survived by two daughters, Amy Little and her husband, JR, of Olathe, KS and Lindsay Russell and her husband, Ryan, of Osawatomie, KS; two sisters, Sherri Lund and her husband, Dan, of Wellsville, KS and Sue Pease and her husband, Gary, of Louisiana; a brother, Gary Johnson and his wife, Kathy, of Wellsville, KS; two sisters-in-law, Toni Flippin and her husband, Tom, and Teri Nichols and her husband, Richard; seven grandchildren, Aidan Atwood, Collin Russell, Charlea Atwood, Harper Little, Bryer Russell, Ava Little, and Rylea Russell; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Patsy Johnson; two sisters, Nancy Morris and Teri Johnson; and a brother, Mike Johnson.

Ron was a devoted family man, especially when it came to his grandkids. To say they had him wrapped around their fingers would be an understatement.

A man of no fear he was always ready for adventure and shenanigans with his “male soulmate”, Bo Bumgarner.&nbsp; If you couldn’t spot him doing aerials with his skydiving group then he may have been thundering down the highway on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle or fishing remote lakes in Canada for walleye or local ponds for largemouth bass.

To celebrate Ron’s life, a gathering of family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his daughter Lindsay’s home, 37505 W. 351st Road, Osawatomie, KS 66064.&nbsp;Tina and family will be receiving friends at the house this Friday, January 26, and Saturday, January 27. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the Lane (KS) Fair or Olathe Home Hospice and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.

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 </figure>Ronald "Ron" Lee Johnson June 22, 1956 ~ January 23, 2024Ronald “Ron” Lee Johnson, 67, of Baldwin City, Kansas passed away at home Tuesday, January 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.He was born June 22, 1956 in Paola, KS, the son of Marvin and Patsy (Kersley) Johnson. He grew up in Lane, KS and graduated from Central Heights High School with the class of 1974.Ron worked for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1978 - 2016 and retired as a conductor after 38 years.On June 3, 2006, Ron was&nbsp;united in marriage to Tina Davidson in Wellsville, KS. They shared over seventeen years of love and adventure together. She survives of the home.He is also survived by two daughters, Amy Little and her husband, JR, of Olathe, KS and Lindsay Russell and her husband, Ryan, of Osawatomie, KS; two sisters, Sherri Lund and her husband, Dan, of Wellsville, KS and Sue Pease and her husband, Gary, of Louisiana; a brother, Gary Johnson and his wife, Kathy, of Wellsville, KS; two sisters-in-law, Toni Flippin and her husband, Tom, and Teri Nichols and her husband, Richard; seven grandchildren, Aidan Atwood, Collin Russell, Charlea Atwood, Harper Little, Bryer Russell, Ava Little, and Rylea Russell; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Patsy Johnson; two sisters, Nancy Morris and Teri Johnson; and a brother, Mike Johnson.Ron was a devoted family man, especially when it came to his grandkids. To say they had him wrapped around their fingers would be an understatement.A man of no fear he was always ready for adventure and shenanigans with his “male soulmate”, Bo Bumgarner.&nbsp; If you couldn’t spot him doing aerials with his skydiving group then he may have been thundering down the highway on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle or fishing remote lakes in Canada for walleye or local ponds for largemouth bass.To celebrate Ron’s life, a gathering of family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his daughter Lindsay’s home, 37505 W. 351st Road, Osawatomie, KS 66064.&nbsp;Tina and family will be receiving friends at the house this Friday, January 26, and Saturday, January 27. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the Lane (KS) Fair or Olathe Home Hospice and sent c/o Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.

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