Lee Buehrle, 93, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Salina, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; She worked as a secretary at Farm Bureau Insurance Agency in Atwood and was an office manager for Marietta, Kellogg &amp; Price Law Office in Salina.

Lee was born on April 24, 1930, in Atwood, KS, the daughter of Herman Mark and Charlotte V. (Shaffer) Rummel.&nbsp; She graduated from Atwood High School in 1948 and attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; On July 31, 1948, Lee was united in marriage to John G. Buehrle in Ellsworth, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children, Karen and John, II.&nbsp; Lee and John were married for 53 years prior to his passing on May 24, 2002.&nbsp;

Lee bowled in a competitive league in Atwood and was a member of the TOPS Club and KOPS Club in Salina.

Survivors include: two children, Karen Parsons (Daryl) of Burden, KS and John Buehrle, II (DeeAnn) of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren, Gail Bailey (Bryan), Scott Parsons (Lyndsay), Laura Stapleton, Sarah Buehrle Gunay (Ziya Gunay), and John Buehrle, III (Justine); nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Maxine Draper, Floyd Rummel, Carlyle Rummel, and Herman Vern Rummel.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.&nbsp;

Memorial donations can be made to Pine Village, Moundridge (where she lived the past 6 ½ years) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North 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>Lee Buehrle, 93, of McPherson, KS, and formerly of Salina, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; She worked as a secretary at Farm Bureau Insurance Agency in Atwood and was an office manager for Marietta, Kellogg &amp; Price Law Office in Salina.Lee was born on April 24, 1930, in Atwood, KS, the daughter of Herman Mark and Charlotte V. (Shaffer) Rummel.&nbsp; She graduated from Atwood High School in 1948 and attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; On July 31, 1948, Lee was united in marriage to John G. Buehrle in Ellsworth, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children, Karen and John, II.&nbsp; Lee and John were married for 53 years prior to his passing on May 24, 2002.&nbsp;Lee bowled in a competitive league in Atwood and was a member of the TOPS Club and KOPS Club in Salina.Survivors include: two children, Karen Parsons (Daryl) of Burden, KS and John Buehrle, II (DeeAnn) of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren, Gail Bailey (Bryan), Scott Parsons (Lyndsay), Laura Stapleton, Sarah Buehrle Gunay (Ziya Gunay), and John Buehrle, III (Justine); nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Maxine Draper, Floyd Rummel, Carlyle Rummel, and Herman Vern Rummel.A private family graveside service will be held at the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.&nbsp;Memorial donations can be made to Pine Village, Moundridge (where she lived the past 6 ½ years) in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North 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>.

Lee Buehrle

Steven (Skip) Von Strohe, 92, passed away peacefully with family present at his home in Marquette, KS the morning of October 9, 2023. 

Steven was born on March 20, 1931, in Salina, KS, the first son of Louis (Bud) Von Strohe and Twila (Steel) Von Strohe. Steven’s younger brother, Jerry Stuart Von Strohe, was born in July of 1933 and died two years later in July of 1935 from pertussis. Shortly after his younger brother’s death, the family moved from Westfall, Kansas to Boulder, Colorado. Steven grew up in Boulder, Colorado, graduating from high school there. Steven then received a ROTC scholarship that he used at Colorado State University to become the first Von Strohe in the family to attend a university and then graduate from CSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. The scholarship had a requirement that Steven would serve in a military branch of service for at least 4 years after his schooling was done. Steven chose the Air Force and was to report for pilot training in Albany, Georgia. In his senior year at CSU, Steven met a pretty brunette freshman from Denver, Colorado, Bettie Lu Stills.&nbsp; They fell madly in love, and with Steven headed for the Air Force, they decided to elope on short notice and got married in Raton, New Mexico on March 25, 1954.

Steven reported for duty at Turner Air Force Base as a fully commissioned Lieutenant due to his college training with the ROTC and began his pilot training. He quickly moved from the prop trainer to jets and the T 33. As he was rapidly moving thru flight school, he was approached with an offer to fly bombers. With his shorter stature, he physically met the requirements for the bomber cockpit. He initially said no, but when he found out the bomber he would be training with and flying was the then top-secret Boeing B-47 Stratojet, he jumped at the chance. During the Georgia training, Steven’s first son, Scott, was born in Albany. The training with the bomber moved the family to Roswell, New Mexico where his second son, Steven, was born.&nbsp; Steven moved from training to active duty in Roswell with his mission flying the B-47 bomber fully armed with a nuclear warhead in a holding pattern orbiting above the north pole area. His mission focus was to deliver the payload to the city known as Leningrad at the time. His 3 man crew flew 12 hour shifts always at the ready if the fateful call should come. Steven’s 4 years of service ended in 1958, and despite very generous offers from the Air Force, Skip (His nickname he got as the bomber pilot and commanding officer in the B-47) chose to return to civilian life and return to Denver, Colorado where his third son, Stanton, was born in 1958 and his fourth son, Spence, in 1961. Steven and Bettie moved to Dallas, Texas in 1979 after all the boys had finished high school.

Steven started a Medical Product Sales company in Dallas and when he retired at 65, he passed the business on to his sons. Bettie and Skip relocated to Hide Away, Texas and spent the early retirement years crossing the country in an RV with Hide Away as their base of operations. In 2004, Skip suffered a stroke and the focus moved for Bettie as she became his primary caregiver. Once Skip had rehabbed to the point where he was mobile again, they downsized the RV and with Bettie driving, resumed a limited travel schedule. After almost 57 years of marriage in February 2011, Bettie passed away after a yearlong bout with cancer, and Steven had lost the love of his life.&nbsp; The boys sold the family company, and Stan moved to the old family stomping grounds in Kansas, settling in Marquette, where he bought a house for Dad to spend his final years. Well known around Marquette, Skip could be seen driving his scooter thru the streets and visiting with folks at the Smoky Valley Distillery. Until the end, Skip was loved by all. Known for his love of teaching in his early years and his prolific painting in his later years, Skip established a legacy that will carry far beyond his passing.

Steven (Skip) Von Strohe is survived by his 4 sons Scott, Steve, Stan, and Spence along with their families which include 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Skip was a blessing to us all, and we will always strive to follow his favorite saying “Let’s go to Mexico Dumbo!”

A “Celebration of Life” memorial is in the process of being planned for the Spring of 2024. With this celebration, we will unite Bettie and Skip once again in their final resting place at the Franklin Cemetery in Tescott, Kansas. More information on the specifics of this event will be provided online at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to Riverview Estates, Marquette, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Steven (Skip) Von Strohe, 92, passed away peacefully with family present at his home in Marquette, KS the morning of October 9, 2023. Steven was born on March 20, 1931, in Salina, KS, the first son of Louis (Bud) Von Strohe and Twila (Steel) Von Strohe. Steven’s younger brother, Jerry Stuart Von Strohe, was born in July of 1933 and died two years later in July of 1935 from pertussis. Shortly after his younger brother’s death, the family moved from Westfall, Kansas to Boulder, Colorado. Steven grew up in Boulder, Colorado, graduating from high school there. Steven then received a ROTC scholarship that he used at Colorado State University to become the first Von Strohe in the family to attend a university and then graduate from CSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. The scholarship had a requirement that Steven would serve in a military branch of service for at least 4 years after his schooling was done. Steven chose the Air Force and was to report for pilot training in Albany, Georgia. In his senior year at CSU, Steven met a pretty brunette freshman from Denver, Colorado, Bettie Lu Stills.&nbsp; They fell madly in love, and with Steven headed for the Air Force, they decided to elope on short notice and got married in Raton, New Mexico on March 25, 1954.Steven reported for duty at Turner Air Force Base as a fully commissioned Lieutenant due to his college training with the ROTC and began his pilot training. He quickly moved from the prop trainer to jets and the T 33. As he was rapidly moving thru flight school, he was approached with an offer to fly bombers. With his shorter stature, he physically met the requirements for the bomber cockpit. He initially said no, but when he found out the bomber he would be training with and flying was the then top-secret Boeing B-47 Stratojet, he jumped at the chance. During the Georgia training, Steven’s first son, Scott, was born in Albany. The training with the bomber moved the family to Roswell, New Mexico where his second son, Steven, was born.&nbsp; Steven moved from training to active duty in Roswell with his mission flying the B-47 bomber fully armed with a nuclear warhead in a holding pattern orbiting above the north pole area. His mission focus was to deliver the payload to the city known as Leningrad at the time. His 3 man crew flew 12 hour shifts always at the ready if the fateful call should come. Steven’s 4 years of service ended in 1958, and despite very generous offers from the Air Force, Skip (His nickname he got as the bomber pilot and commanding officer in the B-47) chose to return to civilian life and return to Denver, Colorado where his third son, Stanton, was born in 1958 and his fourth son, Spence, in 1961. Steven and Bettie moved to Dallas, Texas in 1979 after all the boys had finished high school.Steven started a Medical Product Sales company in Dallas and when he retired at 65, he passed the business on to his sons. Bettie and Skip relocated to Hide Away, Texas and spent the early retirement years crossing the country in an RV with Hide Away as their base of operations. In 2004, Skip suffered a stroke and the focus moved for Bettie as she became his primary caregiver. Once Skip had rehabbed to the point where he was mobile again, they downsized the RV and with Bettie driving, resumed a limited travel schedule. After almost 57 years of marriage in February 2011, Bettie passed away after a yearlong bout with cancer, and Steven had lost the love of his life.&nbsp; The boys sold the family company, and Stan moved to the old family stomping grounds in Kansas, settling in Marquette, where he bought a house for Dad to spend his final years. Well known around Marquette, Skip could be seen driving his scooter thru the streets and visiting with folks at the Smoky Valley Distillery. Until the end, Skip was loved by all. Known for his love of teaching in his early years and his prolific painting in his later years, Skip established a legacy that will carry far beyond his passing.Steven (Skip) Von Strohe is survived by his 4 sons Scott, Steve, Stan, and Spence along with their families which include 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Skip was a blessing to us all, and we will always strive to follow his favorite saying “Let’s go to Mexico Dumbo!”A “Celebration of Life” memorial is in the process of being planned for the Spring of 2024. With this celebration, we will unite Bettie and Skip once again in their final resting place at the Franklin Cemetery in Tescott, Kansas. More information on the specifics of this event will be provided online at a later date.Memorial donations can be made to Riverview Estates, Marquette, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North 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>.

Steven (Skip) Von Strohe

Geneva Mae Turnquist, 94, of Lindsborg, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, surrounded by family at Brookdale Senior Assisted Living, Salina.&nbsp; Geneva was a homemaker, partner in the family farming operation, census worker, and election worker.

Geneva was born on July 15, 1929, on the family farm in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Bernard G. and Clara S. (Nelson) Schafer.&nbsp; She graduated from McPherson High School.&nbsp; On October 2, 1948, Geneva was united in marriage to Donald Herman Turnquist in McPherson, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children, Steve, Larry, Bryce, and Donna. Geneva and Don were married for 73 years before his passing on March 9, 2022.&nbsp;

She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lindsborg, UMW, and served on several committees.

Survivors include: four children, Steven (Michele) Turnquist of Austin, TX, Larry (Kathy) Turnquist of Salina, KS, Bryce (Patty) Turnquist of Lindsborg, KS, and Donna (Emery) Wiens of Topeka, KS; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Bernadine Swanson, and brother, Bernard Schafer.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lindsborg.&nbsp; The final resting place will be in the Freemount Lutheran Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church, Lindsborg in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Geneva Mae Turnquist, 94, of Lindsborg, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, surrounded by family at Brookdale Senior Assisted Living, Salina.&nbsp; Geneva was a homemaker, partner in the family farming operation, census worker, and election worker.Geneva was born on July 15, 1929, on the family farm in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Bernard G. and Clara S. (Nelson) Schafer.&nbsp; She graduated from McPherson High School.&nbsp; On October 2, 1948, Geneva was united in marriage to Donald Herman Turnquist in McPherson, KS.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children, Steve, Larry, Bryce, and Donna. Geneva and Don were married for 73 years before his passing on March 9, 2022.&nbsp;She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lindsborg, UMW, and served on several committees.Survivors include: four children, Steven (Michele) Turnquist of Austin, TX, Larry (Kathy) Turnquist of Salina, KS, Bryce (Patty) Turnquist of Lindsborg, KS, and Donna (Emery) Wiens of Topeka, KS; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Bernadine Swanson, and brother, Bernard Schafer.A memorial service will be held at a later date at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lindsborg.&nbsp; The final resting place will be in the Freemount Lutheran Church Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church, Lindsborg in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North 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>.

Geneva Mae Turnquist

Riley Dane Clark, 93, went peacefully to his eternal rest Thursday, October 5, 2023, at home with his wife and family by his side. He was born the youngest of 10 on May 21, 1930, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Alfred S. and Mabel Mae (Dane) Clark. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949. After graduation, he found the love of his life, Betty D. Sandquist. Riley married Betty June 24, 1950, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. They were blessed with 73 years together while raising 17 children. His career led him to Santa Fe Truck line, Graves Truck line, Salina Scales, and other various businesses before retiring at the age of 75. Riley was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Cathedral. In addition to his dedication to his faith and family, Riley was a dedicated sports fan, especially Sacred Heart High School sports and his beloved Kansas City Royals.

Riley was preceded in death by his mother and father, brothers Jesse, Richard, and Harvey; sisters Marie Knox, Beth Cox, Rachael August, Lois Cooper, Thelma Sharnell, and Vera McConigly; daughters Rhonda Clark Cole and Annette Marie Clark; sons-in-law Mike Ziegler and Mark Cole; and grandsonsDane Hamilton and Trevor Rassette. He is survived by his wife and children, Pam Ziegler of Hutchinson; Fr. Dana Clark of Ellis; Debbie (Richard) Earley of Statesboro, Georgia; Tony Clark of Salina; Joe (Rita) Clark of Hutchinson; Mickey Benfield of Salina; Jamie Clark of Hutchinson; Jackie (Mike) Hamilton of Salina; Chris (Kathy) Clark of Salina; Monte Clark of Salina; Teena (Jay) Davies of Reading; Tammy (Monte) Garrison of Great Bend; Aimee Clark of Salina; Terri (Mike) Rassette of Salina; and Sheri (Eric) Winters of Salina; 44 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 11th with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 12th at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina; burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral or Sacred Heart Junior-Senior High School for the chapel renovation.

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 </figure>Riley Dane Clark, 93, went peacefully to his eternal rest Thursday, October 5, 2023, at home with his wife and family by his side. He was born the youngest of 10 on May 21, 1930, in Lincoln, Kansas, to Alfred S. and Mabel Mae (Dane) Clark. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949. After graduation, he found the love of his life, Betty D. Sandquist. Riley married Betty June 24, 1950, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. They were blessed with 73 years together while raising 17 children. His career led him to Santa Fe Truck line, Graves Truck line, Salina Scales, and other various businesses before retiring at the age of 75. Riley was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Cathedral. In addition to his dedication to his faith and family, Riley was a dedicated sports fan, especially Sacred Heart High School sports and his beloved Kansas City Royals.Riley was preceded in death by his mother and father, brothers Jesse, Richard, and Harvey; sisters Marie Knox, Beth Cox, Rachael August, Lois Cooper, Thelma Sharnell, and Vera McConigly; daughters Rhonda Clark Cole and Annette Marie Clark; sons-in-law Mike Ziegler and Mark Cole; and grandsonsDane Hamilton and Trevor Rassette. He is survived by his wife and children, Pam Ziegler of Hutchinson; Fr. Dana Clark of Ellis; Debbie (Richard) Earley of Statesboro, Georgia; Tony Clark of Salina; Joe (Rita) Clark of Hutchinson; Mickey Benfield of Salina; Jamie Clark of Hutchinson; Jackie (Mike) Hamilton of Salina; Chris (Kathy) Clark of Salina; Monte Clark of Salina; Teena (Jay) Davies of Reading; Tammy (Monte) Garrison of Great Bend; Aimee Clark of Salina; Terri (Mike) Rassette of Salina; and Sheri (Eric) Winters of Salina; 44 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 11th with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 12th at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina; burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral or Sacred Heart Junior-Senior High School for the chapel renovation.

Riley Dane Clark

Darrol Steven “Steve” Cooksey, 85, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. &nbsp;He was born in Bogue, Kan., on December 8, 1937, to George and Alice (Teter) Cooksey.

Steve was united in marriage on May 23, 1959, to Karen Dunning in Bogue, Kan. He was a grain elevator manager in Bogue for 8 years and in Palco, Kan., for many years, before retiring as a purchasing agent for Classic Cable in Plainville, Kan. He was active in the Palco United Methodist Church serving as treasurer for many years and was secretary for Palco Lions Club for many years.&nbsp; After moving to Salina in 2002, he became active in the United Methodist Church of the Cross in Salina, helping with many community and funeral meals and serving as treasurer and teaching the “Been there, Done that” Sunday School Class.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Karen; daughter, Merlene Talley of Solomon, KS; grandchildren, Mikayla Knipp of Salina, Mikeal Knipp of Andover, his wife Alicia and their children Kynleigh and Avery, Myron Knipp and his wife Donna of Salina, and their children Mia Hanson (Matt) and Destiny Hegedus; his brother, Martin Cooksey of Dillon, Montana, and several nephew and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vernon “Cork” Cooksey, and Alfred “Buddy” Cooksey; and sisters, Clyta Cooksey and Josephine Nelson.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, at United Methodist Church of the Cross, 1600 Rush St, Salina. Friends and Family are invited to “Cookies with Cooksey’s” following the service.&nbsp; Burial will be at a later date at Wildhorse Cemetery, Bogue, Kan.

Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of the Cross, or the Palco Lions Club, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Darrol Steven “Steve” Cooksey, 85, of Salina, Kan., passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. &nbsp;He was born in Bogue, Kan., on December 8, 1937, to George and Alice (Teter) Cooksey.Steve was united in marriage on May 23, 1959, to Karen Dunning in Bogue, Kan. He was a grain elevator manager in Bogue for 8 years and in Palco, Kan., for many years, before retiring as a purchasing agent for Classic Cable in Plainville, Kan. He was active in the Palco United Methodist Church serving as treasurer for many years and was secretary for Palco Lions Club for many years.&nbsp; After moving to Salina in 2002, he became active in the United Methodist Church of the Cross in Salina, helping with many community and funeral meals and serving as treasurer and teaching the “Been there, Done that” Sunday School Class.Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Karen; daughter, Merlene Talley of Solomon, KS; grandchildren, Mikayla Knipp of Salina, Mikeal Knipp of Andover, his wife Alicia and their children Kynleigh and Avery, Myron Knipp and his wife Donna of Salina, and their children Mia Hanson (Matt) and Destiny Hegedus; his brother, Martin Cooksey of Dillon, Montana, and several nephew and nieces.He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vernon “Cork” Cooksey, and Alfred “Buddy” Cooksey; and sisters, Clyta Cooksey and Josephine Nelson.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, at United Methodist Church of the Cross, 1600 Rush St, Salina. Friends and Family are invited to “Cookies with Cooksey’s” following the service.&nbsp; Burial will be at a later date at Wildhorse Cemetery, Bogue, Kan.Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of the Cross, or the Palco Lions Club, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Darrol Steven “Steve” Cooksey

Marilyn Merle Freemyer Riley Lindberg passed away October 5, 2023 at Dignity Care Home in Salina after an extended illness of many years. Services will be Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:30 am at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Later interment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Wakeeney, Kansas.

Beloved, Marilyn Merle Freemyer was born November 11, 1931 to Robert “Bob” Monroe Freemyer and Nancy “Neen” Maria Pickens Freemyer in Sheridan County, Kansas at the home of Nancy’s sister Bea Neff. Her sister Roberta Pearl was six years older. Bob and Neen first leased Neen’s sister Laura’s farm on the highway north of Menlo, in Cherokee County, Kansas, but later purchased a farmstead south of Menlo, where they lived until their retirement. Marilyn attended the Menlo schools until her graduation in 1949. She converted to Catholicism as a teenager after being in a car accident and finding a rosary no one in the car claimed in her pocket afterward. Marilyn travelled extensively with her parents, hunting, fishing and antiquing and was adored by her sister’s older children who always called her Aunt Mardi.

Marilyn’s first job was in Hays, Kansas as a nurse’s aide at St Joseph’s Hospital operated by the Sisters of St Agnes. In the early 1950’s she moved to Colby and worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company employed as a telephone operator. In 1954 she was engaged to Lauren Eugene “Gene” Riley, a parts salesman employed by S&amp;W Supply Co. They married April 15, 1955 in Seguin, Kansas at the Parish House followed by a wedding brunch, and a honeymoon in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

Making their home in Colby in 1956 they welcomed their first child, Nancy and the next year purchased a home on Grant Street. In 1958 their son Kevin was born and another son David followed in 1959. Two more children were born with the addition of Lisa in 1964 and Clay in 1970. The family enjoyed family vacations camping and visiting with relatives. Sunday dinners were a special time to gather (no fighting allowed!) and share a meal with the grandparents and her children, but Marilyn especially loved Christmas and large family gatherings. Her grandson Ian referred to her as a child as “two table grandma” and her grandson Jehd is now famous for his “chicken nugget” fable recounted at a family meal. She was a Scout mom, a neighborhood mom, a wrestling and football mom, a swim team mom and a theater mom to all her children and their friends, neighbors and school mates. Her house was open to all and she welcomed them all to her table.

In the 1970’s Marilyn was promoted to Management and eventually transferred to Topeka, Kansas with AT&amp;T, residing in Silver Lake, Kansas. Gene and Marilyn divorced in 1981 and Marilyn then transferred to Salina, Kansas purchasing a home on Front Street with a pool for her family of swim fanatics. In 1990 she married Marvin Lindberg and retired from AT&amp;T that same year. She enjoyed traveling and auctions and operated antique booths in Salina and Abilene. She liked organizing family picnics in the park or even in her back yard. She enjoyed spoiling her children and grand children and Christmas was a joyous time for all, as she insured that Santa Claus always stopped by on Christmas Eve to pass out gifts. No one could say Santa’s not real in her house--not ever!

Her five children and their children are: Nancy (Robert Golden; children Ian and Sara), Kevin (Kay Sherman; children Kimmy, Levi, Ashley and Ceara), David (Ronda Jefferson, son Jedediah; Lisa Debord; sons Darcy and Cory; Jennifer Mikkelson; son Jake); Lisa (Jay Penry, son Jamie) and Clay. From her five children Marilyn had 11 grand children and currently has 27 great grandchildren, all of whom she especially loved to spoil and play with-coloring, playing paper dolls, building with Legos and playing various games to entertain them. Marilyn also loved music and dancing, rocking her babies and singing to them.

Her husband, Mr. Lindberg survives, as well as her children and extended family including many nieces and nephews, as her sister Roberta had 12 children! She was preceded in death by her parents, her ex-husband Gene, her sister Roberta Schlageck and her husband Bernard, as well as Roberta’s children Marilyn and Bernard Jr, and sadly very recently her especially beloved grandson Cory Riley.Memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, October 18 at Ryan Mortuary. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow at 2:30 pm at Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.

Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Genesis Food Bank, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Marilyn Merle Freemyer Riley Lindberg passed away October 5, 2023 at Dignity Care Home in Salina after an extended illness of many years. Services will be Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:30 am at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Later interment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Wakeeney, Kansas.Beloved, Marilyn Merle Freemyer was born November 11, 1931 to Robert “Bob” Monroe Freemyer and Nancy “Neen” Maria Pickens Freemyer in Sheridan County, Kansas at the home of Nancy’s sister Bea Neff. Her sister Roberta Pearl was six years older. Bob and Neen first leased Neen’s sister Laura’s farm on the highway north of Menlo, in Cherokee County, Kansas, but later purchased a farmstead south of Menlo, where they lived until their retirement. Marilyn attended the Menlo schools until her graduation in 1949. She converted to Catholicism as a teenager after being in a car accident and finding a rosary no one in the car claimed in her pocket afterward. Marilyn travelled extensively with her parents, hunting, fishing and antiquing and was adored by her sister’s older children who always called her Aunt Mardi.Marilyn’s first job was in Hays, Kansas as a nurse’s aide at St Joseph’s Hospital operated by the Sisters of St Agnes. In the early 1950’s she moved to Colby and worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company employed as a telephone operator. In 1954 she was engaged to Lauren Eugene “Gene” Riley, a parts salesman employed by S&amp;W Supply Co. They married April 15, 1955 in Seguin, Kansas at the Parish House followed by a wedding brunch, and a honeymoon in Beaver Creek, Colorado.Making their home in Colby in 1956 they welcomed their first child, Nancy and the next year purchased a home on Grant Street. In 1958 their son Kevin was born and another son David followed in 1959. Two more children were born with the addition of Lisa in 1964 and Clay in 1970. The family enjoyed family vacations camping and visiting with relatives. Sunday dinners were a special time to gather (no fighting allowed!) and share a meal with the grandparents and her children, but Marilyn especially loved Christmas and large family gatherings. Her grandson Ian referred to her as a child as “two table grandma” and her grandson Jehd is now famous for his “chicken nugget” fable recounted at a family meal. She was a Scout mom, a neighborhood mom, a wrestling and football mom, a swim team mom and a theater mom to all her children and their friends, neighbors and school mates. Her house was open to all and she welcomed them all to her table.In the 1970’s Marilyn was promoted to Management and eventually transferred to Topeka, Kansas with AT&amp;T, residing in Silver Lake, Kansas. Gene and Marilyn divorced in 1981 and Marilyn then transferred to Salina, Kansas purchasing a home on Front Street with a pool for her family of swim fanatics. In 1990 she married Marvin Lindberg and retired from AT&amp;T that same year. She enjoyed traveling and auctions and operated antique booths in Salina and Abilene. She liked organizing family picnics in the park or even in her back yard. She enjoyed spoiling her children and grand children and Christmas was a joyous time for all, as she insured that Santa Claus always stopped by on Christmas Eve to pass out gifts. No one could say Santa’s not real in her house--not ever!Her five children and their children are: Nancy (Robert Golden; children Ian and Sara), Kevin (Kay Sherman; children Kimmy, Levi, Ashley and Ceara), David (Ronda Jefferson, son Jedediah; Lisa Debord; sons Darcy and Cory; Jennifer Mikkelson; son Jake); Lisa (Jay Penry, son Jamie) and Clay. From her five children Marilyn had 11 grand children and currently has 27 great grandchildren, all of whom she especially loved to spoil and play with-coloring, playing paper dolls, building with Legos and playing various games to entertain them. Marilyn also loved music and dancing, rocking her babies and singing to them.Her husband, Mr. Lindberg survives, as well as her children and extended family including many nieces and nephews, as her sister Roberta had 12 children! She was preceded in death by her parents, her ex-husband Gene, her sister Roberta Schlageck and her husband Bernard, as well as Roberta’s children Marilyn and Bernard Jr, and sadly very recently her especially beloved grandson Cory Riley.Memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, October 18 at Ryan Mortuary. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow at 2:30 pm at Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.Memorials may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Genesis Food Bank, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Marilyn Merle Freemyer 

Elisha Valentine Pfeiffer, age 44, died September 28, 2023, in Morganville, KS. She was born on February 14, 1979, Valentine's Day, in Manhattan, KS, to Roxanne (Bolek) and Lance Pfeiffer. 

She completed her GED in 1996 after giving birth to her oldest son, Izic Stogsdill. Elisha began working for Combined Insurance from 1996 to 1997. She became the youngest female at age 18, with the highest scores in insurance sales, making the cover of USA TODAY magazine. Elisha then had three additional beautiful children. Michael Tracy Jr., Ellexis Tracy, and Aleana Dugan while completing her CNA. 

In 2018, she began working for KSU as a painter. During this, she volunteered her time to bring awareness to human trafficking. She worked odd jobs, cleaning office spaces and rental homes for the rest of her short life. 

Elisha was loved by many. She loved helping people with any chore or task, never saying no. She loved to sing and dance to music of all genres. Elisha could charm her way into the heart of every child she met. Her enthusiasm and spirit would always captivate the hearts of those she encountered. Elisha had the nostalgia and charm that made her unforgettable and adored by everyone.&nbsp;

Survivors: Mother: Roxanne Peters Son: Izic Stogsdill Son: Michael Tracy Daughter: Ellexis Tracy Daughter: Aleana Dugan Brother: Dominick Neumayer Brother: Matthew Pfeiffer Sister: Donna (Brian Brandenburg) Peters Brother: Colt Peters Sister: Lola (Harold Mumpower) Peters Sister: Lori Neumayer

Graveside Services: 1 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS&nbsp;

Visitation: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, KS

Memorials: &nbsp;Memorials can be made to Elisha Pfeiffer Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Elisha Valentine PfeifferFebruary 14, 1979 ~ September 28, 2023Elisha Valentine Pfeiffer, age 44, died September 28, 2023, in Morganville, KS. She was born on February 14, 1979, Valentine's Day, in Manhattan, KS, to Roxanne (Bolek) and Lance Pfeiffer. She completed her GED in 1996 after giving birth to her oldest son, Izic Stogsdill. Elisha began working for Combined Insurance from 1996 to 1997. She became the youngest female at age 18, with the highest scores in insurance sales, making the cover of USA TODAY magazine. Elisha then had three additional beautiful children. Michael Tracy Jr., Ellexis Tracy, and Aleana Dugan while completing her CNA. In 2018, she began working for KSU as a painter. During this, she volunteered her time to bring awareness to human trafficking. She worked odd jobs, cleaning office spaces and rental homes for the rest of her short life. Elisha was loved by many. She loved helping people with any chore or task, never saying no. She loved to sing and dance to music of all genres. Elisha could charm her way into the heart of every child she met. Her enthusiasm and spirit would always captivate the hearts of those she encountered. Elisha had the nostalgia and charm that made her unforgettable and adored by everyone.&nbsp;Survivors: Mother: Roxanne Peters Son: Izic Stogsdill Son: Michael Tracy Daughter: Ellexis Tracy Daughter: Aleana Dugan Brother: Dominick Neumayer Brother: Matthew Pfeiffer Sister: Donna (Brian Brandenburg) Peters Brother: Colt Peters Sister: Lola (Harold Mumpower) Peters Sister: Lori NeumayerGraveside Services: 1 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS&nbsp;Visitation: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, KSMemorials: &nbsp;Memorials can be made to Elisha Pfeiffer Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home

Elisha Valentine Pfeiffer

Marlene Jane McCue, 82 years of age, of Mankato, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Ascension Via-Christi of Manhattan in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born on November 11, 1940, in Smith County, Kansas, to Phillip and Hulda (Dettmer) Long.&nbsp;

Marlene was a graduate of Jewell High School.

Marlene married Leo McCue on August 25, 1960, in Jetmore, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on September 2, 2011.

Marlene was a homemaker also a bookkeeper at the local gas station that her husband Leo ran. Later, Marlene enjoyed helping out with her husband Leo from time to time at the Stockton High School doing Janitorial work.

She was a member of the Methodist Church in Stockton, Kansas.

Her hobbies included crafting, sewing and, most of all, spending time with her family and friends.

Marlene is survived by her three sisters, Sharon Beckley of Mankato, KS; Joy Hancock, Mankato, KS; Betty Zade, Belleville, KS; three brothers, Donald Long, Mankato, KS; Ronald Long, Jewell, KS; Darwin Long (Crystal) Ionia, KS; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Anderson McCue, parents, Phillip and Hulda Long; three sisters, Carol Gordine, Phyllis Gates, Virginia Dix; her four brothers-in-law, Willie Beckley, Melvin Zade, Mervin Dixon and Alfred Gordine.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Christian Church in Mankato, Kansas, with Pastor Thaddeus Hinkle officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mankato, KS.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in the care of Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956.&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.melbymotuary.com">www.melbymotuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Marlene Jane McCueNovember 11, 1940 ~ October 6, 2023Marlene Jane McCue, 82 years of age, of Mankato, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Ascension Via-Christi of Manhattan in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born on November 11, 1940, in Smith County, Kansas, to Phillip and Hulda (Dettmer) Long.&nbsp;Marlene was a graduate of Jewell High School.Marlene married Leo McCue on August 25, 1960, in Jetmore, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on September 2, 2011.Marlene was a homemaker also a bookkeeper at the local gas station that her husband Leo ran. Later, Marlene enjoyed helping out with her husband Leo from time to time at the Stockton High School doing Janitorial work.She was a member of the Methodist Church in Stockton, Kansas.Her hobbies included crafting, sewing and, most of all, spending time with her family and friends.Marlene is survived by her three sisters, Sharon Beckley of Mankato, KS; Joy Hancock, Mankato, KS; Betty Zade, Belleville, KS; three brothers, Donald Long, Mankato, KS; Ronald Long, Jewell, KS; Darwin Long (Crystal) Ionia, KS; several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Anderson McCue, parents, Phillip and Hulda Long; three sisters, Carol Gordine, Phyllis Gates, Virginia Dix; her four brothers-in-law, Willie Beckley, Melvin Zade, Mervin Dixon and Alfred Gordine.There will be no visitation.A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Christian Church in Mankato, Kansas, with Pastor Thaddeus Hinkle officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mankato, KS.Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in the care of Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956.&nbsp;&nbsp;For online condolences, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.melbymotuary.com">www.melbymotuary.com</a>.

Marlene Jane McCue

Chi Robert Woodrich, 50, of Salina, KS, peacefully passed away at Salina Regional Hospital on October 6, 2023, with his wife at his side. He was born on March 16, 1973, in Lacrosse, WI, to Joanne and the late George Woodrich.

Chi lived a life guided by humility, gratitude, and commitment to service. He possessed a deep love for his family and friends, always cherishing the moments spent with them. Chi's faith in God was the foundation of his life, and he found solace and strength in his active membership in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod since his baptism.&nbsp; He was also a proud member of the Ho-Chunk Nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the young age of 13, he met the love of his life, Karen, while playing broomball at Pastor Erdman's cottage. Their bond deepened over the years, and they exchanged vows on October 21, 1995, at St. John Lutheran Church in the Town of Easton, Wausau, WI. Chi and Karen spent their early years in Wausau, WI, enjoying Walther League, Homestead, Sunset Country Store, auctioneering, stock-car racing, weekends up north, and farming,&nbsp; making lifelong friends along the way.

Chi had a diverse career that showcased his talents and passions. He began his professional journey as an auctioneer, working alongside his mother and father in the family business Woodrich Real Estate &amp; Auctions. Later, he owned his own car hauling business, Chief Auto Transport, after spending many years at the Central Wisconsin Auto Auction. Chi also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Town of Texas in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was known for his commitment to serving his community and church wherever he resided, making friends in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky and Kansas. Most recently, he worked as an animal educator at the Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina. However, his ultimate passion was raising cattle and caring for the land.

Chi's educational journey was marked by a thirst for knowledge. He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1991 and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology from the University of Kentucky. Driven by his passion for learning, Chi also completed his coursework for a Master's Degree in Archaeology.

Chi enjoyed Saturday mornings making firewood with his father-in-law, who dubbed him "CR.”&nbsp; He had a beautiful singing voice and often shared it during church services and special events.&nbsp; He loved history and politics and was a talented artist.&nbsp; He enjoyed meeting people from different backgrounds and never met a stranger.&nbsp; His laugh and smile were contagious.&nbsp; Everywhere he lived, he formed a special bond with his neighbors and, most recently, was a member of the Bayard’s Breakfast Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The family would like to thank the medical professionals at Salina Regional Health Center for the care and compassion they provided during his brief stay.

A funeral service for Chi Woodrich will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina, KS, on Monday, October 16, 2023. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by the funeral service. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Crown Point, Culver, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wausau East (WI) FFA or your local 4H/FFA chapter. Additionally, donations to volunteer fire departments would be greatly appreciated.&nbsp;

Chi leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years, Karen (Valent) Woodrich, his mother, Joanne Woodrich of Sun City, AZ, his sister, Noya Woodrich of Brooklyn Park, MN, and his nephew, Tuari Woodrich Landa, also of Brooklyn Park, MN. Additionally, he leaves behind a niece, Mackenzie Collins, and an extended family of in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The impact of Chi's life will be forever etched in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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 </figure>Chi Robert WoodrichMarch 16, 1973 ~ October 6, 2023Chi Robert Woodrich, 50, of Salina, KS, peacefully passed away at Salina Regional Hospital on October 6, 2023, with his wife at his side. He was born on March 16, 1973, in Lacrosse, WI, to Joanne and the late George Woodrich.Chi lived a life guided by humility, gratitude, and commitment to service. He possessed a deep love for his family and friends, always cherishing the moments spent with them. Chi's faith in God was the foundation of his life, and he found solace and strength in his active membership in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod since his baptism.&nbsp; He was also a proud member of the Ho-Chunk Nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;At the young age of 13, he met the love of his life, Karen, while playing broomball at Pastor Erdman's cottage. Their bond deepened over the years, and they exchanged vows on October 21, 1995, at St. John Lutheran Church in the Town of Easton, Wausau, WI. Chi and Karen spent their early years in Wausau, WI, enjoying Walther League, Homestead, Sunset Country Store, auctioneering, stock-car racing, weekends up north, and farming,&nbsp; making lifelong friends along the way.Chi had a diverse career that showcased his talents and passions. He began his professional journey as an auctioneer, working alongside his mother and father in the family business Woodrich Real Estate &amp; Auctions. Later, he owned his own car hauling business, Chief Auto Transport, after spending many years at the Central Wisconsin Auto Auction. Chi also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Town of Texas in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was known for his commitment to serving his community and church wherever he resided, making friends in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky and Kansas. Most recently, he worked as an animal educator at the Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina. However, his ultimate passion was raising cattle and caring for the land.Chi's educational journey was marked by a thirst for knowledge. He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1991 and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology from the University of Kentucky. Driven by his passion for learning, Chi also completed his coursework for a Master's Degree in Archaeology.Chi enjoyed Saturday mornings making firewood with his father-in-law, who dubbed him "CR.”&nbsp; He had a beautiful singing voice and often shared it during church services and special events.&nbsp; He loved history and politics and was a talented artist.&nbsp; He enjoyed meeting people from different backgrounds and never met a stranger.&nbsp; His laugh and smile were contagious.&nbsp; Everywhere he lived, he formed a special bond with his neighbors and, most recently, was a member of the Bayard’s Breakfast Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family would like to thank the medical professionals at Salina Regional Health Center for the care and compassion they provided during his brief stay.A funeral service for Chi Woodrich will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina, KS, on Monday, October 16, 2023. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by the funeral service. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Crown Point, Culver, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wausau East (WI) FFA or your local 4H/FFA chapter. Additionally, donations to volunteer fire departments would be greatly appreciated.&nbsp;Chi leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years, Karen (Valent) Woodrich, his mother, Joanne Woodrich of Sun City, AZ, his sister, Noya Woodrich of Brooklyn Park, MN, and his nephew, Tuari Woodrich Landa, also of Brooklyn Park, MN. Additionally, he leaves behind a niece, Mackenzie Collins, and an extended family of in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The impact of Chi's life will be forever etched in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Chi Robert Woodrich

Anne Marie (Thompson) Pfizenmaier, 87,&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;Wednesday,&nbsp;October 4,&nbsp;2023, at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. She was born July 26,&nbsp;1936, in&nbsp;Clay Center, the daughter of Marvin and Helen (Marsh) Stevenson. &nbsp;&nbsp;

She graduated from Clay Center High School. Anne worked for the ASC&nbsp;office in Clay Center. &nbsp;On October 28,&nbsp;1956, Anne married Duaine Thompson at the Presbyterian Church in Idana.&nbsp;She continued to work at the ASC office until her first son was born and then stayed home to raise her family and help Duaine on the farm. &nbsp;She later returned to the ASC office, where she retired as the District Manager in 2003.

Anne was a member of the Fact&nbsp;United&nbsp;Methodist Church and was a very active member of the Methodist Ladies Aid. Anne also&nbsp;drove&nbsp;the school bus for Clay Center&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Schools for a few years. After retirement, she volunteered at the Red Cross &amp; Apollo Towers. Anne&nbsp;also&nbsp;joined a quilting group that would gather weekly.&nbsp;

Anne and Duaine lived on the farm until Duaine passed away in 2003. Anne then moved to Clay Center. She married Stanley Pfizenmaier in 2011.&nbsp;

She is survived by her&nbsp;2nd husband, Stanley Pfizenmaier,&nbsp;Sr.;&nbsp;Son,&nbsp;Gary&nbsp;Thompson&nbsp;and his wife, Karen of Lindsborg;&nbsp;Son, Terry Thompson&nbsp;and wife, Laura of&nbsp;Talala, OK.;&nbsp;5&nbsp;grandchildren&nbsp;and 10 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Anne was&nbsp;also&nbsp;preceded in death by her parents, Helen &amp; Marvin&nbsp;Stevenson;&nbsp;brothers Daniel and Lee Stevenson,&nbsp;and&nbsp;great-granddaughter Abigail Hecker.

Visitation&nbsp;will be held on Sunday,&nbsp;October 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home&nbsp;in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp;

A&nbsp;Celebration of Anne’s life will be&nbsp;held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday,&nbsp;October 16, at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Clay Center&nbsp;United&nbsp;Methodist Church.&nbsp;

Interment will be in the&nbsp;Parallel Cemetery&nbsp;in Washington County, Kansas.

Memorials can be made to the Clay Center United Methodist Church sent in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;www.nsrfh.com

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 </figure>Anne Marie (Thompson) PfizenmaierJuly 26, 1936 ~ October 4, 2023Anne Marie (Thompson) Pfizenmaier, 87,&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;Wednesday,&nbsp;October 4,&nbsp;2023, at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor. She was born July 26,&nbsp;1936, in&nbsp;Clay Center, the daughter of Marvin and Helen (Marsh) Stevenson. &nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from Clay Center High School. Anne worked for the ASC&nbsp;office in Clay Center. &nbsp;On October 28,&nbsp;1956, Anne married Duaine Thompson at the Presbyterian Church in Idana.&nbsp;She continued to work at the ASC office until her first son was born and then stayed home to raise her family and help Duaine on the farm. &nbsp;She later returned to the ASC office, where she retired as the District Manager in 2003.Anne was a member of the Fact&nbsp;United&nbsp;Methodist Church and was a very active member of the Methodist Ladies Aid. Anne also&nbsp;drove&nbsp;the school bus for Clay Center&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Schools for a few years. After retirement, she volunteered at the Red Cross &amp; Apollo Towers. Anne&nbsp;also&nbsp;joined a quilting group that would gather weekly.&nbsp;Anne and Duaine lived on the farm until Duaine passed away in 2003. Anne then moved to Clay Center. She married Stanley Pfizenmaier in 2011.&nbsp;She is survived by her&nbsp;2nd husband, Stanley Pfizenmaier,&nbsp;Sr.;&nbsp;Son,&nbsp;Gary&nbsp;Thompson&nbsp;and his wife, Karen of Lindsborg;&nbsp;Son, Terry Thompson&nbsp;and wife, Laura of&nbsp;Talala, OK.;&nbsp;5&nbsp;grandchildren&nbsp;and 10 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Anne was&nbsp;also&nbsp;preceded in death by her parents, Helen &amp; Marvin&nbsp;Stevenson;&nbsp;brothers Daniel and Lee Stevenson,&nbsp;and&nbsp;great-granddaughter Abigail Hecker.Visitation&nbsp;will be held on Sunday,&nbsp;October 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home&nbsp;in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp;A&nbsp;Celebration of Anne’s life will be&nbsp;held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday,&nbsp;October 16, at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Clay Center&nbsp;United&nbsp;Methodist Church.&nbsp;Interment will be in the&nbsp;Parallel Cemetery&nbsp;in Washington County, Kansas.Memorials can be made to the Clay Center United Methodist Church sent in care of the funeral home.Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;www.nsrfh.com

Anne Marie (Thompson) Pfizenmaier

Jerry Lee DeWitt, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date.

To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.Arrangements by Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jerry Lee DeWitt, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 8th, 2023.Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date.To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.Arrangements by Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jerry Lee DeWitt

Carolyn Lea Hardy, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Carolyn was born in Sterling, Kansas on February 22, 1952, a daughter of Ida (Morton) and Richard Eatinger.Survivors include her son, Travis Hardy (Denise) of Edgerton, Kansas; two sisters, Judy (Debbie), of Texas and Barb (Larry), of Raymond, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jim Hardy.Cremation was chosen and no services are planned.To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.Arrangements by Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Carolyn Lea Hardy, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.Carolyn was born in Sterling, Kansas on February 22, 1952, a daughter of Ida (Morton) and Richard Eatinger.Survivors include her son, Travis Hardy (Denise) of Edgerton, Kansas; two sisters, Judy (Debbie), of Texas and Barb (Larry), of Raymond, Kansas.She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jim Hardy.Cremation was chosen and no services are planned.To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.Arrangements by Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carolyn Lea Hardy

Mary&nbsp;Ecton, 71 of Salina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday October 3, 2023.

Mary&nbsp;was born to Jack and Margaret&nbsp;Hoover, the 10th&nbsp;of 11 children.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Alan Ecton in 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;She and Alan along with their 2 daughters were most notably known for running the Sno Wizard shaved ice for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her daughters Julie Ecton and Layla Peppers, husband Lyn Peppers and 3 grandchildren Lexy Apel (husband Tyler), Logan Peppers (spouse Alex), and Alyssa Peppers. Her sisters Judy Heimer (husband Bob) and Sharon Fleming (husband Bill) and her brother Glenn&nbsp;Hoover&nbsp;(wife Joyce) as well as lots of nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents, her husband and 7 siblings Ronald&nbsp;Hoover, Donald&nbsp;Hoover, Cecil&nbsp;Hoover, Gerald&nbsp;Hoover, Shirley Gillespie, Norma Lentz, and Jean Isaacson.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Alan’s passing in 2007,&nbsp;Mary&nbsp;shared her life with Pat Hoskins.&nbsp;&nbsp;She will be missed by Pat, his sons, Jake and Sam (wife Amber) and granddaughters Aubri, Summer, and Wren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary&nbsp;loved to travel particularly to Florida and loved life!

Her family will be celebrating her life and saying their final good-byes at a public memorial service on Monday October 9th&nbsp;at 11:00 a.m. at the Lodge on top of Indian Rock (one of her favorite places).

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 </figure>Mary&nbsp;Ecton, 71 of Salina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday October 3, 2023.Mary&nbsp;was born to Jack and Margaret&nbsp;Hoover, the 10th&nbsp;of 11 children.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Alan Ecton in 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;She and Alan along with their 2 daughters were most notably known for running the Sno Wizard shaved ice for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her daughters Julie Ecton and Layla Peppers, husband Lyn Peppers and 3 grandchildren Lexy Apel (husband Tyler), Logan Peppers (spouse Alex), and Alyssa Peppers. Her sisters Judy Heimer (husband Bob) and Sharon Fleming (husband Bill) and her brother Glenn&nbsp;Hoover&nbsp;(wife Joyce) as well as lots of nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents, her husband and 7 siblings Ronald&nbsp;Hoover, Donald&nbsp;Hoover, Cecil&nbsp;Hoover, Gerald&nbsp;Hoover, Shirley Gillespie, Norma Lentz, and Jean Isaacson.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Alan’s passing in 2007,&nbsp;Mary&nbsp;shared her life with Pat Hoskins.&nbsp;&nbsp;She will be missed by Pat, his sons, Jake and Sam (wife Amber) and granddaughters Aubri, Summer, and Wren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary&nbsp;loved to travel particularly to Florida and loved life!Her family will be celebrating her life and saying their final good-byes at a public memorial service on Monday October 9th&nbsp;at 11:00 a.m. at the Lodge on top of Indian Rock (one of her favorite places).

Mary Ecton

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons, 25, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Hunter was born in Lancaster, California on April 28, 1998, a son of Alison Denise (Engberg) Sammons, of Missouri and Bobby Dean Sammons, of Salina, Kansas. On January 17, 2020, Hunter married Daphne Ignacio in Ft. Riley, Kansas.Hunter served in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Daphne, of the home; three sisters, Beth Sammons, Audrey Sammons, Heather Sammons; five brothers, Brandon Wood, Dean Wood, Zachary Sammons, Sean Sammons, and Eric Sammons.Hunter donated his body to science and will be cremated.

A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, October 6th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory in Salina with Pastor John Huseman officiating.

The family requests donations be made in Hunter's honor to the Glioblastoma Research Organization, in care of the funeral home.To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons, 25, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023.Hunter was born in Lancaster, California on April 28, 1998, a son of Alison Denise (Engberg) Sammons, of Missouri and Bobby Dean Sammons, of Salina, Kansas. On January 17, 2020, Hunter married Daphne Ignacio in Ft. Riley, Kansas.Hunter served in the United States Army.Survivors include his wife, Daphne, of the home; three sisters, Beth Sammons, Audrey Sammons, Heather Sammons; five brothers, Brandon Wood, Dean Wood, Zachary Sammons, Sean Sammons, and Eric Sammons.Hunter donated his body to science and will be cremated.A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, October 6th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory in Salina with Pastor John Huseman officiating.The family requests donations be made in Hunter's honor to the Glioblastoma Research Organization, in care of the funeral home.To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hunter Harlow Scott Sammons

Gaylon Lee Plenert, 69, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;

Gaylon was born on September 29, 1954, in Goessel, KS, the son of Charles Lee and Jenny Lee (Unruh) Plenert.&nbsp; He attended school in Hillsboro, KS.

He was a member of Wheatland Baptist Church, McPherson and was an artist for The Clayworks at Disability Supports.

Survivors include: his mother, Jenny Plenert of McPherson, KS; a brother, Greg (Robin) Plenert of Hillsboro, KS; nephew, Dusten (Danielle) Plenert of Hillsboro, KS; niece, Callie Plenert of Hillsboro, KS; numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles; and dear friend, Nancy (Gene) Shockley of Wichita, KS.

Gaylon will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Wheatland Baptist Church, McPherson, with Pastor Brian Ernsberger officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

Memorial donations can be made to Wheatland Baptist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Gaylon Lee Plenert, 69, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home.&nbsp;Gaylon was born on September 29, 1954, in Goessel, KS, the son of Charles Lee and Jenny Lee (Unruh) Plenert.&nbsp; He attended school in Hillsboro, KS.He was a member of Wheatland Baptist Church, McPherson and was an artist for The Clayworks at Disability Supports.Survivors include: his mother, Jenny Plenert of McPherson, KS; a brother, Greg (Robin) Plenert of Hillsboro, KS; nephew, Dusten (Danielle) Plenert of Hillsboro, KS; niece, Callie Plenert of Hillsboro, KS; numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles; and dear friend, Nancy (Gene) Shockley of Wichita, KS.Gaylon will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Wheatland Baptist Church, McPherson, with Pastor Brian Ernsberger officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.Memorial donations can be made to Wheatland Baptist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North 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>.

Gaylon Lee Plenert

Linda Louise (Hawkins) Miller, 75, of McPherson, KS, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated teacher, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by family at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.&nbsp; She touched the lives of many with her kindness and love.

Born on February 24, 1948, in Carrollton, MO, to Lawrence Lee and Louise (Sanger) Hawkins, Linda dedicated her life to nurturing the minds of countless students during her career as a teacher.&nbsp; Her commitment to education not only left a lasting impact on her students but also served as an inspiration to her four children, whom she lovingly raised.&nbsp;

Linda graduated from Stet County High School in Missouri and McPherson College.&nbsp; She was a Home Economics teacher, daycare provider, staff trainer at MCDS, and CMA and CNA at The Cedars.

Outside the classroom, Linda found solace in her garden and the art of sewing.&nbsp; Her green thumb brought color and joy to any yard she could, reflecting her love for nature’s beauty.&nbsp; Her skillful hands created countless cherished garments, quilts, and crafts, leaving a legacy of her creative spirit.&nbsp; Music filled Linda’s home, as she graced the piano with her talent.&nbsp; She had a deep appreciation for classical music, and enjoyed singing at her local Church of the Brethren.&nbsp; Her love for music has been passed down through the generations, leaving an indelible mark on her family.&nbsp; Linda was not only a devoted mother but also a loving grandmother to five adoring grandchildren.&nbsp; Her warmth and wisdom will live on in their hearts as they carry her legacy forward.&nbsp; She leaves behind cherished memories and a profound impact on her family, friends, and the countless lives she touched throughout her life.

Linda Miller will be remembered for her unwavering love, her dedication to education, her green thumb, her musical talents, and her enduring presence in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

She was a member of McPherson Church of the Brethren.

Survivors include: four children, Monica Miller of McPherson, KS, Preston Miller (Becky Manda) of Durham, NC, Heather Curle (Lee) of Goddard, KS, and Ryan Miller of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren, Audrey Miller, Abigail “Avik” Miller, Allison Blandin, Hailee Curle, and Alex Miller; siblings, Larry Hawkins (Kathy) of Carrollton, MO and LaRue Hawkins (Mary) of Carrollton, MO; and the community she lived and served in.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of Linda’s life will be held in her birth month of February in 2024 at the McPherson Church of the Brethren with Rev. Kathryn Whitacre and Rev. Jerry Bowen officiating.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to McPherson Church of the Brethren or American Cancer Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Linda Louise (Hawkins) Miller, 75, of McPherson, KS, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated teacher, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by family at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.&nbsp; She touched the lives of many with her kindness and love.Born on February 24, 1948, in Carrollton, MO, to Lawrence Lee and Louise (Sanger) Hawkins, Linda dedicated her life to nurturing the minds of countless students during her career as a teacher.&nbsp; Her commitment to education not only left a lasting impact on her students but also served as an inspiration to her four children, whom she lovingly raised.&nbsp;Linda graduated from Stet County High School in Missouri and McPherson College.&nbsp; She was a Home Economics teacher, daycare provider, staff trainer at MCDS, and CMA and CNA at The Cedars.Outside the classroom, Linda found solace in her garden and the art of sewing.&nbsp; Her green thumb brought color and joy to any yard she could, reflecting her love for nature’s beauty.&nbsp; Her skillful hands created countless cherished garments, quilts, and crafts, leaving a legacy of her creative spirit.&nbsp; Music filled Linda’s home, as she graced the piano with her talent.&nbsp; She had a deep appreciation for classical music, and enjoyed singing at her local Church of the Brethren.&nbsp; Her love for music has been passed down through the generations, leaving an indelible mark on her family.&nbsp; Linda was not only a devoted mother but also a loving grandmother to five adoring grandchildren.&nbsp; Her warmth and wisdom will live on in their hearts as they carry her legacy forward.&nbsp; She leaves behind cherished memories and a profound impact on her family, friends, and the countless lives she touched throughout her life.Linda Miller will be remembered for her unwavering love, her dedication to education, her green thumb, her musical talents, and her enduring presence in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of McPherson Church of the Brethren.Survivors include: four children, Monica Miller of McPherson, KS, Preston Miller (Becky Manda) of Durham, NC, Heather Curle (Lee) of Goddard, KS, and Ryan Miller of McPherson, KS; five grandchildren, Audrey Miller, Abigail “Avik” Miller, Allison Blandin, Hailee Curle, and Alex Miller; siblings, Larry Hawkins (Kathy) of Carrollton, MO and LaRue Hawkins (Mary) of Carrollton, MO; and the community she lived and served in.She was preceded in death by her parents.A celebration of Linda’s life will be held in her birth month of February in 2024 at the McPherson Church of the Brethren with Rev. Kathryn Whitacre and Rev. Jerry Bowen officiating.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to McPherson Church of the Brethren or American Cancer Society in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North 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>.

Linda Louise (Hawkins) Miller

Leon Glen Prester, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, September 30th, 2023.

Leon was born in Lucas, Kansas on February 4, 1943, a son of Lilly Mae (Heinze) and Alexander Prester. He served in the United States Army.

Survivors include daughter, Monica Jordan (Chris), of Salina; son, Michael Prester (Angie), of Salina; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Pat Kaufman; two brothers, Larry Prester, and Terry Prester.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Prester; brother, LeRoy Prester, Gary Prester; and sister, Mary Bickleman.

Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date.Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leon Glen Prester, 80, of Salina, passed away Saturday, September 30th, 2023.Leon was born in Lucas, Kansas on February 4, 1943, a son of Lilly Mae (Heinze) and Alexander Prester. He served in the United States Army.Survivors include daughter, Monica Jordan (Chris), of Salina; son, Michael Prester (Angie), of Salina; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Pat Kaufman; two brothers, Larry Prester, and Terry Prester.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Prester; brother, LeRoy Prester, Gary Prester; and sister, Mary Bickleman.Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date.Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leon Glen Prester

Jerry D. Borgstadter, dedicated husband and father, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 88. He was in the care of the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed Unit in La Crosse, Kansas.

Jerry was born January 30, 1935, in Lincoln, Kansas. He was the son of George Herman and Bertha Mae (Shafer) Borgstadter. He graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1952.

In August 1963, he married Nina Kohls. They later divorced. On February 14, 2004, he married Dolores (Solomon) Pokorny at the First United Methodist Church in La Crosse, Kansas. This union brought joy and companionship to his life, and they shared many experiences and memories together.

He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life of hunting and fishing with friends, Edward Fischer and Bob Cooper. In addition to his love for the outdoors, he was a skilled pool player, and spent time teaching trick shots to others. Jerry enjoyed football, especially K-State football and the local high school team. He also enjoyed spending time in his shop creating special woodworking projects for family and friends.

Professionally, Jerry was a senior engineering technician and land surveyor, a career that reflected his attention to detail. During the 43 years of his career, he traveled the western part of Kansas creating many lifelong friendships.

Survivors include: His wife, Dolores Borgstadter, La Crosse, Kansas; son, Darin Borgstadter (Holly Galloway), Salem, Oregon; daughter, Valerie

(Borgstadter) Nixon, Prineville, Oregon; stepson, John Pokorny MD, Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Nixon, Eugene, Oregon and Dallen Nixon, Monmouth, Oregon; step grandchildren, Ryan Pokorny, Richmond, Virginia and Jill (Pokorny) Stolz, Omaha, Nebraska, and step great grandchild, Aspen Elaine Stolz, Omaha, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son in law, Dale Nixon, and brother, Gerald Borgstadter.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Interment will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 3:30 P.M. in the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas, or the Jerry Borgstadter Football Scholarship, La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548. (785) 222-2517.

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 </figure>Jerry D. Borgstadter, dedicated husband and father, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 88. He was in the care of the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed Unit in La Crosse, Kansas.Jerry was born January 30, 1935, in Lincoln, Kansas. He was the son of George Herman and Bertha Mae (Shafer) Borgstadter. He graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1952.In August 1963, he married Nina Kohls. They later divorced. On February 14, 2004, he married Dolores (Solomon) Pokorny at the First United Methodist Church in La Crosse, Kansas. This union brought joy and companionship to his life, and they shared many experiences and memories together.He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life of hunting and fishing with friends, Edward Fischer and Bob Cooper. In addition to his love for the outdoors, he was a skilled pool player, and spent time teaching trick shots to others. Jerry enjoyed football, especially K-State football and the local high school team. He also enjoyed spending time in his shop creating special woodworking projects for family and friends.Professionally, Jerry was a senior engineering technician and land surveyor, a career that reflected his attention to detail. During the 43 years of his career, he traveled the western part of Kansas creating many lifelong friendships.Survivors include: His wife, Dolores Borgstadter, La Crosse, Kansas; son, Darin Borgstadter (Holly Galloway), Salem, Oregon; daughter, Valerie(Borgstadter) Nixon, Prineville, Oregon; stepson, John Pokorny MD, Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Nixon, Eugene, Oregon and Dallen Nixon, Monmouth, Oregon; step grandchildren, Ryan Pokorny, Richmond, Virginia and Jill (Pokorny) Stolz, Omaha, Nebraska, and step great grandchild, Aspen Elaine Stolz, Omaha, Nebraska.He was preceded in death by his parents, son in law, Dale Nixon, and brother, Gerald Borgstadter.Visitation will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Interment will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 3:30 P.M. in the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas, or the Jerry Borgstadter Football Scholarship, La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.comArrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548. (785) 222-2517.

Jerry D. Borgstadter

Charles “Charlie” E. Shults, Sr.,&nbsp; 76, of Chanute, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita.&nbsp;

Charlie was born on January 12, 1947, in Iola, KS, the son of William Harold and Alean Katherine (Slife) Shults.&nbsp; He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1965.&nbsp; He was a United States Marine, serving from 1965 until 1968.&nbsp; He served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967.&nbsp; Charlie was united in marriage to Katherine Lynne Snell on October 11, 1965, in Iola, KS.&nbsp;

He was the former plant manager for KIT Road Ranger, McPherson and for NuWay Industries, Chanute for 40 years, retiring in 2020.

Charlie was an avid fisherman and camper.&nbsp; He loved to take all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren with him.&nbsp; Dad was the most soft-spoken man, but not to fool you, he had a funny way of pointing out the humor in every situation.&nbsp; Dad was the kindest, gentlest man with a great sense of fairness.

Dad always had a big bear hug and an “I Love You” whenever leaving.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed.&nbsp; Rest in peace, Love you Dad!

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Katherine “Kathy” Shults; children, Alicia &amp; Ronnie Huff, Chuck &amp; Kay Shults, and Kim &amp; Darren Almquist; grandchildren, Steven &amp; Sam Rice, Nick &amp; Hillary Rice, Josh Rice, Kacie &amp; Justin Nading, Staci &amp; Conrad Neiman, Andrew Almquist, and Tara &amp; Ryan Gawanda; great-grandchildren, Amanda Nading, Ariana Nading, Alaina Nading, Ava Nading, Eleanor Neiman, Owen Neiman, Skyler Almquist, and Talya Williams; brother, Ralph &amp; Mary Ann Shults; and sisters, Darlean Totman, Mary K. Craig, Rita &amp; Don Meyer, and Reba Stewart.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Viola Powers and Rose Stierwalt, and brother &amp; sister of the heart, Bill &amp; June Braden.

&nbsp;A private family celebration of life will be held.

Memorial donations can be made to Kansas Honor Flight in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Charles “Charlie” E. Shults, Sr.,&nbsp; 76, of Chanute, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita.&nbsp;Charlie was born on January 12, 1947, in Iola, KS, the son of William Harold and Alean Katherine (Slife) Shults.&nbsp; He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1965.&nbsp; He was a United States Marine, serving from 1965 until 1968.&nbsp; He served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967.&nbsp; Charlie was united in marriage to Katherine Lynne Snell on October 11, 1965, in Iola, KS.&nbsp;He was the former plant manager for KIT Road Ranger, McPherson and for NuWay Industries, Chanute for 40 years, retiring in 2020.Charlie was an avid fisherman and camper.&nbsp; He loved to take all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren with him.&nbsp; Dad was the most soft-spoken man, but not to fool you, he had a funny way of pointing out the humor in every situation.&nbsp; Dad was the kindest, gentlest man with a great sense of fairness.Dad always had a big bear hug and an “I Love You” whenever leaving.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed.&nbsp; Rest in peace, Love you Dad!He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Katherine “Kathy” Shults; children, Alicia &amp; Ronnie Huff, Chuck &amp; Kay Shults, and Kim &amp; Darren Almquist; grandchildren, Steven &amp; Sam Rice, Nick &amp; Hillary Rice, Josh Rice, Kacie &amp; Justin Nading, Staci &amp; Conrad Neiman, Andrew Almquist, and Tara &amp; Ryan Gawanda; great-grandchildren, Amanda Nading, Ariana Nading, Alaina Nading, Ava Nading, Eleanor Neiman, Owen Neiman, Skyler Almquist, and Talya Williams; brother, Ralph &amp; Mary Ann Shults; and sisters, Darlean Totman, Mary K. Craig, Rita &amp; Don Meyer, and Reba Stewart.He was preceded in death by his sisters, Viola Powers and Rose Stierwalt, and brother &amp; sister of the heart, Bill &amp; June Braden.&nbsp;A private family celebration of life will be held.Memorial donations can be made to Kansas Honor Flight in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North 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>.

Charles “Charlie” E. Shults

Larry Eugene Potter was born April 5, 1938, at home in Clarinda, Iowa, in the middle of a spring blizzard. He was the eldest of four children born to Samuel G. and Inez M. (Carson) Potter. He attended Clarinda schools until the family moved to Denver, CO, where he graduated from high school in 1956. However, he always considered himself an Iowan first, and specifically a Clarindan. He kept up with his former high school classmates and attended several reunions.

Larry was raised in the Free Methodist church, his grandfather J.L. Potter being a minister in that denomination. Larry cherished his Christian heritage and trusted Christ as his savior at a young age.

After high school, Larry came to McPherson, KS to attend Central College, now Central Christian College of Kansas. While a student there, he met Judith Wiggins who would later become his wife. They married on June 19, 1959, and after both had graduated from Central, the couple moved to Denver where Larry worked with his father, a painting contractor. However, after their first child was born, Larry and Judy decided Denver wasn’t where they wanted to raise their family, so they moved back to McPherson in 1962. He and Judy were the parents of four children: Susan, Sarah, Bradley, and Eric. Larry worked diligently to provide for his family and was especially proud of the home he and Judy built which had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, a huge yard and garden, and a field out back where the kids and grandkids played. It was always very important to him to have a good place for his family.

In addition to contract painting and wallpapering, which he did most of his life in conjunction with other jobs, Larry owned his own carpet cleaning business as a young man and was a supervisor at Johns-Manville for many years. He retired from all employment in 2005. He was a dedicated and dependable employee and believed in doing a job well. Many houses and businesses in McPherson and the surrounding area benefitted from his careful work, and he really enjoyed getting to know his customers. He passed on his work ethic and sense of responsibility to his children.

Larry had many interests, enjoyed hunting and doing his own ammunition reloading, had a huge yearly garden providing produce for the family and employing his children in weeding and harvesting. In retirement, Larry continued to garden until age and ill health forced him to stop. However, he always looked forward to going to plant nurseries and loved to go to McPherson Farmer’s Market. He loved to share his interests with others, and his children and grandchildren benefitted from his enthusiasm for gardening in particular. Larry loved to watch sports, especially the McPherson Bullpups, Chiefs, and Royals. He was fascinated by airplanes and took flying lessons as a young man. Larry also enjoyed narrow gauge railroad, taking several trips on the Durango and Silverton line. He loved visiting Colorado and would take the family on a camping vacation every summer. As well, Larry loved to sing and participated for several years in the McPherson Barbershop Chorus, singing the baritone part in their quartet the Mac Foursome, and later participated in the McPherson Chorale. He was for many years a faithful member of the choir at the McPherson Free Methodist Church, where he also taught Sunday School, served on various committees, and did a lot of volunteer painting and other building upkeep.&nbsp;

Larry especially loved being a grandfather and enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their scholastic and extracurricular endeavors. In recent years, he and Judy were blessed by the addition of several great-grandchildren to the family.&nbsp;

Larry Eugene Potter passed into life eternal on September 30, 2023, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, KS at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife, Judith, sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Jerry Land, brothers Richard and Paul Potter, grandson Christopher Shepard, and nephew Wesley Black. He is survived by brother-in-law Charles Wiggins (Norane) of Springer, NM; his children Susan Shepard (David) of McPherson, KS, Sarah Voth (Joel) of Wenatchee, WA, Bradley Potter (Lisa) of Omaha, NE, and Eric Potter (Amanda) of McPherson; grandchildren Adam Shepard (Emily), Dylan Shepard, Michael Voth (Margaret), Brian Voth (Christina), Katie Grinde (Seth), Gregory Voth, Andrew Potter (Bailey), Lucas Potter (Laura), Benjamin Potter, Jacob Hughes (River), Brooklyn Hughes, Tessa Potter, Emma George, Alyvia George, Kason George, and Adryn Potter, great-grandchildren Adeline, Charlotte, and Evangeline Shepard with one more expected soon, Isaac, Aaron, Levi, Sophia and Michael Nectarios Voth, Celia-Rose and Ira Potter, and Jax Potter. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 4, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 5, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with burial following at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Central Christian College of Kansas in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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 </figure>Larry Eugene Potter was born April 5, 1938, at home in Clarinda, Iowa, in the middle of a spring blizzard. He was the eldest of four children born to Samuel G. and Inez M. (Carson) Potter. He attended Clarinda schools until the family moved to Denver, CO, where he graduated from high school in 1956. However, he always considered himself an Iowan first, and specifically a Clarindan. He kept up with his former high school classmates and attended several reunions.Larry was raised in the Free Methodist church, his grandfather J.L. Potter being a minister in that denomination. Larry cherished his Christian heritage and trusted Christ as his savior at a young age.After high school, Larry came to McPherson, KS to attend Central College, now Central Christian College of Kansas. While a student there, he met Judith Wiggins who would later become his wife. They married on June 19, 1959, and after both had graduated from Central, the couple moved to Denver where Larry worked with his father, a painting contractor. However, after their first child was born, Larry and Judy decided Denver wasn’t where they wanted to raise their family, so they moved back to McPherson in 1962. He and Judy were the parents of four children: Susan, Sarah, Bradley, and Eric. Larry worked diligently to provide for his family and was especially proud of the home he and Judy built which had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, a huge yard and garden, and a field out back where the kids and grandkids played. It was always very important to him to have a good place for his family.In addition to contract painting and wallpapering, which he did most of his life in conjunction with other jobs, Larry owned his own carpet cleaning business as a young man and was a supervisor at Johns-Manville for many years. He retired from all employment in 2005. He was a dedicated and dependable employee and believed in doing a job well. Many houses and businesses in McPherson and the surrounding area benefitted from his careful work, and he really enjoyed getting to know his customers. He passed on his work ethic and sense of responsibility to his children.Larry had many interests, enjoyed hunting and doing his own ammunition reloading, had a huge yearly garden providing produce for the family and employing his children in weeding and harvesting. In retirement, Larry continued to garden until age and ill health forced him to stop. However, he always looked forward to going to plant nurseries and loved to go to McPherson Farmer’s Market. He loved to share his interests with others, and his children and grandchildren benefitted from his enthusiasm for gardening in particular. Larry loved to watch sports, especially the McPherson Bullpups, Chiefs, and Royals. He was fascinated by airplanes and took flying lessons as a young man. Larry also enjoyed narrow gauge railroad, taking several trips on the Durango and Silverton line. He loved visiting Colorado and would take the family on a camping vacation every summer. As well, Larry loved to sing and participated for several years in the McPherson Barbershop Chorus, singing the baritone part in their quartet the Mac Foursome, and later participated in the McPherson Chorale. He was for many years a faithful member of the choir at the McPherson Free Methodist Church, where he also taught Sunday School, served on various committees, and did a lot of volunteer painting and other building upkeep.&nbsp;Larry especially loved being a grandfather and enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their scholastic and extracurricular endeavors. In recent years, he and Judy were blessed by the addition of several great-grandchildren to the family.&nbsp;Larry Eugene Potter passed into life eternal on September 30, 2023, at Pleasant View Home, Inman, KS at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife, Judith, sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Jerry Land, brothers Richard and Paul Potter, grandson Christopher Shepard, and nephew Wesley Black. He is survived by brother-in-law Charles Wiggins (Norane) of Springer, NM; his children Susan Shepard (David) of McPherson, KS, Sarah Voth (Joel) of Wenatchee, WA, Bradley Potter (Lisa) of Omaha, NE, and Eric Potter (Amanda) of McPherson; grandchildren Adam Shepard (Emily), Dylan Shepard, Michael Voth (Margaret), Brian Voth (Christina), Katie Grinde (Seth), Gregory Voth, Andrew Potter (Bailey), Lucas Potter (Laura), Benjamin Potter, Jacob Hughes (River), Brooklyn Hughes, Tessa Potter, Emma George, Alyvia George, Kason George, and Adryn Potter, great-grandchildren Adeline, Charlotte, and Evangeline Shepard with one more expected soon, Isaac, Aaron, Levi, Sophia and Michael Nectarios Voth, Celia-Rose and Ira Potter, and Jax Potter. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family and many friends.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 4, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 5, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with burial following at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to Central Christian College of Kansas in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North 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>.

Larry Eugene Potter 

James Dean Anderson Sr, 82 of Clyde, KS passed away on September 30, 2023, peacefully at his home. Jim was born in Belleville, KS on January 16, 1941, to Dean B and Edith (James) Anderson. Jim grew up on a farm near Agenda, KS. He graduated from Agenda High School in 1958 and continued his education at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS with a degree in education. He married and later divorced and to this union four children were born.

Jim coached sports programs and taught in several different school districts. The most notable was at Clyde, KS school district which became Clifton-Clyde when the two towns consolidated. He retired from Clifton-Clyde USD 224 in 1995. Jim farmed on the Anderson homestead and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Courtland, KS. He married Doreen Junek on March 28, 1998, and gained a stepson, Adam Junek. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents Dean and Edith; brother John Anderson; sister-in-law Karen Anderson; father-in-law David Hughes; brother-in-law Richard Hughes; and nephew Jared Hughes.

Jim is survived by his wife Doreen Anderson, of the home; stepson Adam Junek (Emily) and step-grandsons Jensen and Hayes Junek, Cuba, KS; brother Dale Anderson, Culpeper, VA; sister Denise L’Ecuyer (Steve), Manhattan KS; mother-in-law Alice Hughes, Clyde, KS; sister-in-law Debbie Czapanskiy (Bill), Clyde, KS; brother-in-law David Hughes II (Patti), Lampe, MO; four children from previous marriage: Michelle Walling (Randy), Washington, KS; Amy Blackwood (DJ), Westmoreland, KS; Angela Girard (John), Osborne, KS; and Jim Jr, Topeka, KS; and several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. &nbsp;Jim is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Jim has chosen cremation. Visitation will be at Chaput Mortuary in Clyde, KS on Wednesday October 04, 2023, from 1:00p-8:00p with family greeting friends from 6:00p-8:00p. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 5, 2023 at The Branch in Clyde.

Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Clyde, KS.

The family suggests memorials be made to James Anderson memorial fund and will be designated by the family at a later date, in care of Chaput Mortuary, PO Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.

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 </figure>James Dean Anderson Sr, 82 of Clyde, KS passed away on September 30, 2023, peacefully at his home. Jim was born in Belleville, KS on January 16, 1941, to Dean B and Edith (James) Anderson. Jim grew up on a farm near Agenda, KS. He graduated from Agenda High School in 1958 and continued his education at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS with a degree in education. He married and later divorced and to this union four children were born.Jim coached sports programs and taught in several different school districts. The most notable was at Clyde, KS school district which became Clifton-Clyde when the two towns consolidated. He retired from Clifton-Clyde USD 224 in 1995. Jim farmed on the Anderson homestead and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Courtland, KS. He married Doreen Junek on March 28, 1998, and gained a stepson, Adam Junek. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.Jim is preceded in death by his parents Dean and Edith; brother John Anderson; sister-in-law Karen Anderson; father-in-law David Hughes; brother-in-law Richard Hughes; and nephew Jared Hughes.Jim is survived by his wife Doreen Anderson, of the home; stepson Adam Junek (Emily) and step-grandsons Jensen and Hayes Junek, Cuba, KS; brother Dale Anderson, Culpeper, VA; sister Denise L’Ecuyer (Steve), Manhattan KS; mother-in-law Alice Hughes, Clyde, KS; sister-in-law Debbie Czapanskiy (Bill), Clyde, KS; brother-in-law David Hughes II (Patti), Lampe, MO; four children from previous marriage: Michelle Walling (Randy), Washington, KS; Amy Blackwood (DJ), Westmoreland, KS; Angela Girard (John), Osborne, KS; and Jim Jr, Topeka, KS; and several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. &nbsp;Jim is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.Jim has chosen cremation. Visitation will be at Chaput Mortuary in Clyde, KS on Wednesday October 04, 2023, from 1:00p-8:00p with family greeting friends from 6:00p-8:00p. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 5, 2023 at The Branch in Clyde.Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Clyde, KS.The family suggests memorials be made to James Anderson memorial fund and will be designated by the family at a later date, in care of Chaput Mortuary, PO Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.

James Dean Anderson Sr

Ronald J. Sommerfeld, 81, of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at The Cedars, McPherson.&nbsp; He was a tool &amp; die machinist for 28 years at CertainTeed Plastics and also worked at &nbsp;Kansas Jack for 12 years.&nbsp; After retirement, he worked on a part-time basis at Viega.&nbsp;

Ron was born on April 27, 1942, in Goessel, KS, the son of Lester Ralph and Kathrina (Janzen) Sommerfeld.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. &nbsp;&nbsp;

He attended and served at the First Baptist Church in Canton as deacon, trustee, Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, sound technician, and also helped with maintenance, mowing, and snow removal.

Ron had a love for cats, cars, and Cub Cadet tractors.&nbsp; He belonged to the Hutchinson Corvette Club.&nbsp; Ron truly loved his family and always looked forward to getting together with them.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed interacting with his great-nephews and watching them play.

Survivors include: sister-in-law, Kathy Sommerfeld of Lindsborg, KS; nieces &amp; nephews, David (Connie) Sommerfeld of Assaria, KS, Mark Sommerfeld of Brookville, KS, Lisa (Kevin) Schmidt of Olathe, KS, and Lori (Jeff) Tector of Galva, KS; and many great-nieces &amp; great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Sommerfeld, and a sister, Melvia Eberle.

The funeral service will be held&nbsp;at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 6, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Canton.&nbsp; The family will receive friends&nbsp;from 10:00 AM&nbsp;until service time at the church on Friday.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will follow the service at the Canton Township Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, Canton, Gentiva Hospice, or The Cedars in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home,&nbsp;205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald J. Sommerfeld, 81, of Canton, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at The Cedars, McPherson.&nbsp; He was a tool &amp; die machinist for 28 years at CertainTeed Plastics and also worked at &nbsp;Kansas Jack for 12 years.&nbsp; After retirement, he worked on a part-time basis at Viega.&nbsp;Ron was born on April 27, 1942, in Goessel, KS, the son of Lester Ralph and Kathrina (Janzen) Sommerfeld.&nbsp; He served in the United States Army and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. &nbsp;&nbsp;He attended and served at the First Baptist Church in Canton as deacon, trustee, Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, sound technician, and also helped with maintenance, mowing, and snow removal.Ron had a love for cats, cars, and Cub Cadet tractors.&nbsp; He belonged to the Hutchinson Corvette Club.&nbsp; Ron truly loved his family and always looked forward to getting together with them.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed interacting with his great-nephews and watching them play.Survivors include: sister-in-law, Kathy Sommerfeld of Lindsborg, KS; nieces &amp; nephews, David (Connie) Sommerfeld of Assaria, KS, Mark Sommerfeld of Brookville, KS, Lisa (Kevin) Schmidt of Olathe, KS, and Lori (Jeff) Tector of Galva, KS; and many great-nieces &amp; great-nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Sommerfeld, and a sister, Melvia Eberle.The funeral service will be held&nbsp;at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 6, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Canton.&nbsp; The family will receive friends&nbsp;from 10:00 AM&nbsp;until service time at the church on Friday.&nbsp; Burial with Military Honors will follow the service at the Canton Township Cemetery.Memorial donations can be made to the First Baptist Church, Canton, Gentiva Hospice, or The Cedars in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home,&nbsp;205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolence may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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