Donna Lee Longenecker August 31, 1932 ~ November 11, 2023

Donna Lee Longenecker, 91, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was a lifelong Dickinson County resident and an active member of her church. Donna was born August 31, 1932, in Tampa, Kansas, to Frank Haynes and Wauneita “Neita” Haynes.

Loved ones remaining are her children; daughters Raylene Smith, Perry, Kansas, and Vicki Sigman (Scott), Springfield, Missouri; sons Gale Longenecker (Barbara), Concordia, Kansas, Lyle Longenecker (Marcia), Abilene, Kansas, and Ron Longenecker, Centerton, Arkansas; 18 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Jean Riffel, Yvonne Sexton, and Connie Williamson. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, 5 sisters, one son-in-law, and one granddaughter.

Family will receive friends Friday, November 17, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas. The funeral will be Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Abilene Bible Baptist Church, 409 N Van Buren St, Abilene, Kansas, with interment following at Union Cemetery, Abilene, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Chapman Valley Manor or Heritage Baptist Church Missions. The memorials may be left at the Danner Funeral Home or mailed in the care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 </figure>Donna Lee Longenecker August 31, 1932 ~ November 11, 2023Donna Lee Longenecker, 91, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was a lifelong Dickinson County resident and an active member of her church. Donna was born August 31, 1932, in Tampa, Kansas, to Frank Haynes and Wauneita “Neita” Haynes.Loved ones remaining are her children; daughters Raylene Smith, Perry, Kansas, and Vicki Sigman (Scott), Springfield, Missouri; sons Gale Longenecker (Barbara), Concordia, Kansas, Lyle Longenecker (Marcia), Abilene, Kansas, and Ron Longenecker, Centerton, Arkansas; 18 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Jean Riffel, Yvonne Sexton, and Connie Williamson. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, 5 sisters, one son-in-law, and one granddaughter.Family will receive friends Friday, November 17, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas. The funeral will be Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Abilene Bible Baptist Church, 409 N Van Buren St, Abilene, Kansas, with interment following at Union Cemetery, Abilene, Kansas.Memorials may be given to Chapman Valley Manor or Heritage Baptist Church Missions. The memorials may be left at the Danner Funeral Home or mailed in the care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Donna Lee Longenecker

Hal Stephens January 29, 1933 ~ November 9, 2023

Hal D. Stephens was born January 29, 1933, in Riley County, Kansas, the son of Percy and Pearl (Smith) Stephens. He passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina.

Hal graduated from St. George High School and served in the United States Army. He worked for over 50 years at Jilka Furniture Store in Salina before retiring.

Hal enjoyed repairing grandfather clocks and furniture, collecting farm toys and farmed on the side.

On February 2, 1963, Hal was united in marriage to Helen “Sandy” Sanderson in Salina. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son Marc of Solomon, daughter Jennifer Stephens and her companion Ron Billinger of Castle Rock, Colorado, and sister Mary Rubendall. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Arnold Stephens, Phillip Adolph, Orville Adolph, and his sister Vera Morgan.

Services for Hal will be Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Solomon United Methodist Church in Solomon with Rebecca Stredney officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Solomon United Methodist Church or to the Salina Animal Shelter and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box, Solomon, Kansas 67480.

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 </figure>Hal Stephens January 29, 1933 ~ November 9, 2023Hal D. Stephens was born January 29, 1933, in Riley County, Kansas, the son of Percy and Pearl (Smith) Stephens. He passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina.Hal graduated from St. George High School and served in the United States Army. He worked for over 50 years at Jilka Furniture Store in Salina before retiring.Hal enjoyed repairing grandfather clocks and furniture, collecting farm toys and farmed on the side.On February 2, 1963, Hal was united in marriage to Helen “Sandy” Sanderson in Salina. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son Marc of Solomon, daughter Jennifer Stephens and her companion Ron Billinger of Castle Rock, Colorado, and sister Mary Rubendall. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Arnold Stephens, Phillip Adolph, Orville Adolph, and his sister Vera Morgan.Services for Hal will be Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Solomon United Methodist Church in Solomon with Rebecca Stredney officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Solomon United Methodist Church or to the Salina Animal Shelter and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, P.O. Box, Solomon, Kansas 67480.

Hal D. Stephens

Donna Jeanne (Killen) Lancaster December 28, 1937 ~ November 13, 2023

Donna Jeanne Lancaster, 85, formerly of Salina, Kansas, passed away on November 13, 2023, in Overland Park, Kansas. Donna was born on December 28, 1937, in Formosa, Kansas, to Ken and Clara (Bechtold) Killen. She graduated from Courtland High School before attending Wichita Business College. It was in Wichita where she met the love of her life, Bob. They quickly fell in love and married on November 23, 1957. It was a love that would last the next 64 years. They had 5 children together, Stephanie, Kelli, Sharla, Brad, and Cheryl.

While Donna was dedicated to her job at Philips lighting for 25 years, her greatest joy in life was raising her 5 kids. She loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. She took great pride in her family’s activities and accomplishments.

Donna was proceeded in death by her husband, Bob. She is survived by her sister, Shirley McGeoch, her daughter, Stephanie Green and partner Greg Knight; daughter, Kelli Fugate; daughter, Sharla Belluomo and son-in-law Mark Belluomo; son, Brad Lancaster and daughter-in-law Sarah Lancaster; daughter, Cheryl Ross and son-in-law John Ross; along with 12 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Martina.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, November 17, 2023, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North 8th Street Salina, Kansas, 67401, with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

In honor of Donna’s love of animals, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Salina Animal Services.

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 </figure>Donna Jeanne (Killen) Lancaster December 28, 1937 ~ November 13, 2023Donna Jeanne Lancaster, 85, formerly of Salina, Kansas, passed away on November 13, 2023, in Overland Park, Kansas. Donna was born on December 28, 1937, in Formosa, Kansas, to Ken and Clara (Bechtold) Killen. She graduated from Courtland High School before attending Wichita Business College. It was in Wichita where she met the love of her life, Bob. They quickly fell in love and married on November 23, 1957. It was a love that would last the next 64 years. They had 5 children together, Stephanie, Kelli, Sharla, Brad, and Cheryl.While Donna was dedicated to her job at Philips lighting for 25 years, her greatest joy in life was raising her 5 kids. She loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. She took great pride in her family’s activities and accomplishments.Donna was proceeded in death by her husband, Bob. She is survived by her sister, Shirley McGeoch, her daughter, Stephanie Green and partner Greg Knight; daughter, Kelli Fugate; daughter, Sharla Belluomo and son-in-law Mark Belluomo; son, Brad Lancaster and daughter-in-law Sarah Lancaster; daughter, Cheryl Ross and son-in-law John Ross; along with 12 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Martina.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, November 17, 2023, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North 8th Street Salina, Kansas, 67401, with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.In honor of Donna’s love of animals, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Salina Animal Services.

Donna Jeanne Lancaster

Emily Marie Eck June 11, 1991 ~ November 11, 2023

Emily Marie Eck, 32, unexpectedly left this earth Saturday evening, November 11, 2023.

Emily was the first born to Mel and Tina Eck on June 11, 1991. Emily is survived by her parents of Beloit, KS; companion, Patrick Ryan and son Maverick Ryan of Salina; siblings, sister Shelby Eck (Kyle, son Theo) of Salina and brother Chance Eck of Medora, ND; grandparents, Earl and Norma Waterman of Beloit and aunts, uncles, cousins and a mountain of friends.

Emily was a 2009 graduate of Beloit High School; studied business at Wichita State, and furthered her education online. Majors included pharmacy, paralegal and medical coder.&nbsp; She currently was employed at Central Care Cancer Center, Salina.

Emily was a bright and loving child. She loved to express herself through dance and playing the piano and clarinet. In her high school years she was a smart young lady that loved her friends near and far, enjoyed cheering on her team mascot and performing on the dance team. Even as a busy young lady she still loved her after school job at S &amp; S Drug.

Emily loved making people smile and be happy. That wasn't hard for her as she had a contagious laugh, beautiful smile, and was a light to every room. Emily loved to host surprise parties and baby showers.

Emily will be missed by family and friends. We ask those that knew Emily to always remember the precious memories they experienced with her.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St, Salina, officiated by Kristi Arasmith. A luncheon will follow at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Avenue, Salina.&nbsp; Emily will be laid to rest at 3 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Emily Eck Funeral Expense Fund or Maverick Ryan Education Fund, 915 North Mill Street, Beloit, Kansas 67420.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Emily-Eck/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Emily-Eck/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Emily Marie Eck, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Emily-Eck/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure>Emily Marie Eck June 11, 1991 ~ November 11, 2023Emily Marie Eck, 32, unexpectedly left this earth Saturday evening, November 11, 2023.Emily was the first born to Mel and Tina Eck on June 11, 1991. Emily is survived by her parents of Beloit, KS; companion, Patrick Ryan and son Maverick Ryan of Salina; siblings, sister Shelby Eck (Kyle, son Theo) of Salina and brother Chance Eck of Medora, ND; grandparents, Earl and Norma Waterman of Beloit and aunts, uncles, cousins and a mountain of friends.Emily was a 2009 graduate of Beloit High School; studied business at Wichita State, and furthered her education online. Majors included pharmacy, paralegal and medical coder.&nbsp; She currently was employed at Central Care Cancer Center, Salina.Emily was a bright and loving child. She loved to express herself through dance and playing the piano and clarinet. In her high school years she was a smart young lady that loved her friends near and far, enjoyed cheering on her team mascot and performing on the dance team. Even as a busy young lady she still loved her after school job at S &amp; S Drug.Emily loved making people smile and be happy. That wasn't hard for her as she had a contagious laugh, beautiful smile, and was a light to every room. Emily loved to host surprise parties and baby showers.Emily will be missed by family and friends. We ask those that knew Emily to always remember the precious memories they experienced with her.A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St, Salina, officiated by Kristi Arasmith. A luncheon will follow at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Avenue, Salina.&nbsp; Emily will be laid to rest at 3 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Emily Eck Funeral Expense Fund or Maverick Ryan Education Fund, 915 North Mill Street, Beloit, Kansas 67420.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Emily-Eck/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Emily-Eck/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Emily Marie Eck, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Emily-Eck/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Emily Marie Eck

Joseph Anthony Spann was born on September 27, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 59, in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on September 27, 1964, in Shreveport, La., to Margaret Smith.

Joseph graduated from Airline High School in Bossier City, Louisiana in 1982. He then enlisted in the US Marine Corp in 1982 and was honorably discharged in 1985.&nbsp;

In 1991, Joseph graduated from Louisiana Technical College with his degree in computer technology. He then worked for Microgear in Shreveport.&nbsp;

He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an online gamer, he also enjoyed watching movies, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, biological father, Joseph Leone and his mother, Margaret Smith, one grandchild, and a niece Kaylee Campbell.

His memories will be forever cherished by his sons; Mikeal Goebel, Joey Spann, and Ezekiel Spann; three grandchildren; three sisters, Wendy Aketun (Robert), Kim Leone Cooper (Allen), and Susan Leone Burkett (Ben); one brother, Ken Wells, and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He will be deeply missed and loved by his family and friends.

Graveside services will be held&nbsp;on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia. US Military Honors will be provided by the US Marine Corp. Honor Guard and the Concordia American Legion Post #76 and V.F.W. Post #588.&nbsp;

Memorials are requested to the Disabled American Veterans and may be sent to Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home,&nbsp;PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas, 66901.

Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home is assisting the Spann family with these arrangements,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>

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 </figure> Joseph Anthony Spann was born on September 27, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 59, in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on September 27, 1964, in Shreveport, La., to Margaret Smith.Joseph graduated from Airline High School in Bossier City, Louisiana in 1982. He then enlisted in the US Marine Corp in 1982 and was honorably discharged in 1985.&nbsp;In 1991, Joseph graduated from Louisiana Technical College with his degree in computer technology. He then worked for Microgear in Shreveport.&nbsp;He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an online gamer, he also enjoyed watching movies, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, biological father, Joseph Leone and his mother, Margaret Smith, one grandchild, and a niece Kaylee Campbell.His memories will be forever cherished by his sons; Mikeal Goebel, Joey Spann, and Ezekiel Spann; three grandchildren; three sisters, Wendy Aketun (Robert), Kim Leone Cooper (Allen), and Susan Leone Burkett (Ben); one brother, Ken Wells, and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He will be deeply missed and loved by his family and friends.Graveside services will be held&nbsp;on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia. US Military Honors will be provided by the US Marine Corp. Honor Guard and the Concordia American Legion Post #76 and V.F.W. Post #588.&nbsp;Memorials are requested to the Disabled American Veterans and may be sent to Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home,&nbsp;PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas, 66901.Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home is assisting the Spann family with these arrangements,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chaputbuoy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chaputbuoy.com</a>

Joseph Anthony Spann

Roger Alden Young, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2023.

Roger was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 6, 1939, a son of Rosetta (Logue) and Roger Alden Young.He served in the United States Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief for 4 years and retired from the United States Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 after 26 years of joint service, including 2 combat tours in Vietnam as a Helicopter Pilot, flying Hueys and Cobras. Some of the awards Roger earned include the Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 OLC, Bronze Star with “V” device 2 OLC, Purple Heart with 1 OLC, and the Air Medal (15 awards).

Roger was also a conductor for Rock Island Railroad, the Sheriff of Dickinson County, Kansas, retired from Research Products as a Corporate Pilot, made 13 transatlantic solo flights to Scotland for K-State Salina, and retired as a conductor from Union Pacific.

On July 29, 1961, Roger married Patricia Dempsey.

Survivors include his three daughters, Tricia Dinwiddie, of Salina, Kansas, Bethena Hemphill (Laurence), of Gypsum, Kansas, Rosetta McBride (Roy), of New Cambria, Kansas; son, Roger Young (Terri), of Ft. Mill, South Carolina; grandchildren, Paul (Marley), Mathew, Roger (Lindsay), Nichole, Zachary (Abby), James, Ethan (Jalissa), Alaura (Devon), Gunnar, Krislynn, Emily, Eleanor;10 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews that were near and dear to his heart.Roger is also survived by his sister, Susan Arruda (William), of Kingston, Massachusetts and brother, Gary Young (Joan), of Hanover, Massachusetts.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Young; brother, Robert Young; and sister, Shirley Boulter.

Roger and Patricia (Pat) were married for more than 60 years, and even though they were stationed at multiple military installations, there was always an effort to have farmland and farm animals. Horses were always a big part of Roger’s life, along with an abundance of outdoor activities. Roger loved to hunt; he was a Hunter Safety Instructor for numerous years.&nbsp; Roger also supported 4H, and was an annual sponsor for the Tri Rivers Fair. 

Roger was a patriot through and through. He was a life member of the American Legion. He was also a proud lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge in Hope, Kansas, and the Hope United Methodist Church. The ocean was a big part of Roger’s life; he spent his early years helping his father as a commercial lobsterman. Roger loved to fish and spend time with his family at various lakes or any other substitute for the ocean, when on flat land. In retirement, Roger and Pat enjoyed spending their winters in Yuma, Arizona and had many friends in the Magnolia Village Resort.

Roger's wishes were to be cremated and the family will have a private service. Roger will be laid to rest at the family cemetery in Massachusetts. 

The family would like to share the song “God’s Own Lunatics” for those who would like to have an accurate account of some of Roger’s experiences while in Vietnam. The song may be found by following this link&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/AfHE6j_eC3U?si=Pcc93qIRBauCCQFW" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/AfHE6j_eC3U?si=Pcc93qIRBauCCQFW</a>

<a href="https://youtu.be/AfHE6j_eC3U?si=Pcc93qIRBauCCQFW" target="_blank"></a>The family requests donations to Kansas Honor Flight or Saline County 4-H Horse Project, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

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>Roger Alden Young, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2023.Roger was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 6, 1939, a son of Rosetta (Logue) and Roger Alden Young.He served in the United States Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief for 4 years and retired from the United States Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 after 26 years of joint service, including 2 combat tours in Vietnam as a Helicopter Pilot, flying Hueys and Cobras. Some of the awards Roger earned include the Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 OLC, Bronze Star with “V” device 2 OLC, Purple Heart with 1 OLC, and the Air Medal (15 awards).Roger was also a conductor for Rock Island Railroad, the Sheriff of Dickinson County, Kansas, retired from Research Products as a Corporate Pilot, made 13 transatlantic solo flights to Scotland for K-State Salina, and retired as a conductor from Union Pacific.On July 29, 1961, Roger married Patricia Dempsey.Survivors include his three daughters, Tricia Dinwiddie, of Salina, Kansas, Bethena Hemphill (Laurence), of Gypsum, Kansas, Rosetta McBride (Roy), of New Cambria, Kansas; son, Roger Young (Terri), of Ft. Mill, South Carolina; grandchildren, Paul (Marley), Mathew, Roger (Lindsay), Nichole, Zachary (Abby), James, Ethan (Jalissa), Alaura (Devon), Gunnar, Krislynn, Emily, Eleanor;10 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews that were near and dear to his heart.Roger is also survived by his sister, Susan Arruda (William), of Kingston, Massachusetts and brother, Gary Young (Joan), of Hanover, Massachusetts.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Young; brother, Robert Young; and sister, Shirley Boulter.Roger and Patricia (Pat) were married for more than 60 years, and even though they were stationed at multiple military installations, there was always an effort to have farmland and farm animals. Horses were always a big part of Roger’s life, along with an abundance of outdoor activities. Roger loved to hunt; he was a Hunter Safety Instructor for numerous years.&nbsp; Roger also supported 4H, and was an annual sponsor for the Tri Rivers Fair. Roger was a patriot through and through. He was a life member of the American Legion. He was also a proud lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge in Hope, Kansas, and the Hope United Methodist Church. The ocean was a big part of Roger’s life; he spent his early years helping his father as a commercial lobsterman. Roger loved to fish and spend time with his family at various lakes or any other substitute for the ocean, when on flat land. In retirement, Roger and Pat enjoyed spending their winters in Yuma, Arizona and had many friends in the Magnolia Village Resort.Roger's wishes were to be cremated and the family will have a private service. Roger will be laid to rest at the family cemetery in Massachusetts. The family would like to share the song “God’s Own Lunatics” for those who would like to have an accurate account of some of Roger’s experiences while in Vietnam. The song may be found by following this link&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/AfHE6j_eC3U?si=Pcc93qIRBauCCQFW" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/AfHE6j_eC3U?si=Pcc93qIRBauCCQFW</a><a href="https://youtu.be/AfHE6j_eC3U?si=Pcc93qIRBauCCQFW" target="_blank"></a>The family requests donations to Kansas Honor Flight or Saline County 4-H Horse Project, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.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;

Roger Alden Young

Betty Joan Hunt Morris passed away on November 8, 2023, in Katy, Texas, at the age of 94 after a short battle with pneumonia.

Betty was born on May 19, 1929, to Lloyd and Eva Hunt in Concordia, Kansas. After graduating from Minneapolis High School, she met and later married a handsome sailor, Roy Lee Morris, on August 8, 1948. They were married for almost 52 years.&nbsp;

Betty and Roy Lee welcomed their first child, Susan, on November 8, 1949. They added three more children to their family in the following years: Catherine (1951), Mary Frances (1955), and Philip (1960).&nbsp;

Betty raised her family in Minneapolis, Kansas. She was a homemaker then later worked for 27 years in food service at the Ottawa County Hospital. She enjoyed sewing, cooking (was renowned for her cinnamon rolls and pies), crocheting and RV travel. She was an active member of Community Bible Church in Minneapolis, Kansas. Betty resided in Minneapolis until she relocated to Texas in 2015 to be closer to family.&nbsp;

Betty never met a conversation she didn’t like or a stranger that couldn’t become a friend. She was quick to laugh, often at herself, and was a "people person" -- kind, servant-hearted, and selfless. But most of all, she embodied what it means to love unconditionally.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Lee (2000) and her daughters Cathy Guy Merriman (2019) and Sue Etherington (2023). She is survived by her daughter Fran Stoddard and son Phil Morris, his wife Liz, sons-in-law Chuck Etherington and Jim Merriman, six grandchildren and their spouses, and eight great-grandchildren (with two more due in December 2023). Her faith was a legacy to her family and the reflected light of Jesus in the world.&nbsp;Her favorite verse was Isaiah 40:31 -- "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

A family graveside service will be held in Minneapolis, Kansas, in spring 2024.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Betty Joan Hunt Morris passed away on November 8, 2023, in Katy, Texas, at the age of 94 after a short battle with pneumonia.Betty was born on May 19, 1929, to Lloyd and Eva Hunt in Concordia, Kansas. After graduating from Minneapolis High School, she met and later married a handsome sailor, Roy Lee Morris, on August 8, 1948. They were married for almost 52 years.&nbsp;Betty and Roy Lee welcomed their first child, Susan, on November 8, 1949. They added three more children to their family in the following years: Catherine (1951), Mary Frances (1955), and Philip (1960).&nbsp;Betty raised her family in Minneapolis, Kansas. She was a homemaker then later worked for 27 years in food service at the Ottawa County Hospital. She enjoyed sewing, cooking (was renowned for her cinnamon rolls and pies), crocheting and RV travel. She was an active member of Community Bible Church in Minneapolis, Kansas. Betty resided in Minneapolis until she relocated to Texas in 2015 to be closer to family.&nbsp;Betty never met a conversation she didn’t like or a stranger that couldn’t become a friend. She was quick to laugh, often at herself, and was a "people person" -- kind, servant-hearted, and selfless. But most of all, she embodied what it means to love unconditionally.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her husband Roy Lee (2000) and her daughters Cathy Guy Merriman (2019) and Sue Etherington (2023). She is survived by her daughter Fran Stoddard and son Phil Morris, his wife Liz, sons-in-law Chuck Etherington and Jim Merriman, six grandchildren and their spouses, and eight great-grandchildren (with two more due in December 2023). Her faith was a legacy to her family and the reflected light of Jesus in the world.&nbsp;Her favorite verse was Isaiah 40:31 -- "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."A family graveside service will be held in Minneapolis, Kansas, in spring 2024.&nbsp;

Betty Joan Hunt Morris

Darrell L. Small, of Stockton, KS, passed away on November 15, 2023, at the Phillips County Assisted Living Center in Phillipsburg, KS, at the age of 86. He was born on August 13, 1937, in Lebanon, KS, and was adopted to Virgil and Phyllis Small and raised by his dear grandma, Anna (Frydendall) Small. He married Margie Weigant on November 14, 1959. They were blessed with two children: Jeffrey and Jodi. Margie passed away in 2013.

Darrell grew up and attended school in Smith Center, KS. He served in the National Guard for eight years. He was self-employed for Rooks County Dairy, Meadow Gold Dairy and Roberts Dairy. He was a custodian for Stockton schools for 20 plus years where he grew to love the kids and they loved him. In his earlier years, he refereed basketball games. He also mowed lawns for 15 plus years and was honored to be the Grand Marshall for Stockton. Darrell was a Lions Club Member, past school board member, and served on the Valley View Apartment Advisory Board.

Darrell loved his coffee groups, was a big KU and KC Royals fan, and took great pride in his community. He and Marge spent many years vacationing and going on bus tours. Darrell was always ready to come home to his beloved town! Darrell was a good-hearted man that worked hard and loved his family and special companion, Donna Duntz from Smith Center.

Darrell is survived by his son, Jeff (Priscila Iakel) Small of Bismark, ND; daughter, Jodi (Mike) Brull of Salina, KS; three grandchildren, Ryan (Kayla) Small, Ty Brull and Carter Brull; three great-grandchildren, Nora and twins Levi and Logan; and special companion, Donna Duntz.

Preceding Darrell in death is his dad, Virgil Small; beloved grandmother, Anna Small, and wife Margie.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10AM at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be on Friday 5-8PM with the family receiving friends 6--8PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services of NW Kansas (www.hospicenwks.net/donate) or Stockton Food Pantry and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

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 </figure>Darrell L. Small, of Stockton, KS, passed away on November 15, 2023, at the Phillips County Assisted Living Center in Phillipsburg, KS, at the age of 86. He was born on August 13, 1937, in Lebanon, KS, and was adopted to Virgil and Phyllis Small and raised by his dear grandma, Anna (Frydendall) Small. He married Margie Weigant on November 14, 1959. They were blessed with two children: Jeffrey and Jodi. Margie passed away in 2013.Darrell grew up and attended school in Smith Center, KS. He served in the National Guard for eight years. He was self-employed for Rooks County Dairy, Meadow Gold Dairy and Roberts Dairy. He was a custodian for Stockton schools for 20 plus years where he grew to love the kids and they loved him. In his earlier years, he refereed basketball games. He also mowed lawns for 15 plus years and was honored to be the Grand Marshall for Stockton. Darrell was a Lions Club Member, past school board member, and served on the Valley View Apartment Advisory Board.Darrell loved his coffee groups, was a big KU and KC Royals fan, and took great pride in his community. He and Marge spent many years vacationing and going on bus tours. Darrell was always ready to come home to his beloved town! Darrell was a good-hearted man that worked hard and loved his family and special companion, Donna Duntz from Smith Center.Darrell is survived by his son, Jeff (Priscila Iakel) Small of Bismark, ND; daughter, Jodi (Mike) Brull of Salina, KS; three grandchildren, Ryan (Kayla) Small, Ty Brull and Carter Brull; three great-grandchildren, Nora and twins Levi and Logan; and special companion, Donna Duntz.Preceding Darrell in death is his dad, Virgil Small; beloved grandmother, Anna Small, and wife Margie.A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10AM at the funeral home in Stockton. Visitation will be on Friday 5-8PM with the family receiving friends 6--8PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services of NW Kansas (www.hospicenwks.net/donate) or Stockton Food Pantry and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Darrell L. Small

Jeanette (Lindgren) Waage, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, journeyed to Heaven on Saturday, November 11th.

Born in Lindsborg, KS, on December 1, 1931, Jeanette was raised in Salina, and graduated from Salina High in 1949.  She attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, where she received a bachelor’s degree in education and was homecoming queen in 1951.

Jeanette met her husband, Everett (Bud) Waage, while singing in Bethany’s production of Handel’s “Messiah.” The two were married in Salina in 1954 and would then live for more than 50 years on the West Coast, in southern California and Oregon, where they raised their four children.

Jeanette was always active in school PTA’s and in her church in Portland, Oregon, and taught Sunday school for more than 30 years. She also took part in her church’s prayer committees and Bible studies.

She moved back to Lindsborg in 2011, where she spent time with old friends and welcomed family visits.

Jeanette is survived by her four children: John, Jerusalem, Israel, Mark, Austin, TX, David (Rebekah), Lindsborg, KS, and Julie Franklin (Scott) Dundee, OR, along with 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bud, her parents, Arnold and Irene Lindgren, her sister, JoAnn Anderson, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 17 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

A service celebrating her life be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 at Freemount Lutheran Church, 2511 8th Avenue, Lindsborg, with a fellowship time to follow. Private burial is at Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Broadcasting Network’s Orphans Promise or to Gentiva Hospice.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

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 </figure>Jeanette (Lindgren) Waage, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, journeyed to Heaven on Saturday, November 11th.Born in Lindsborg, KS, on December 1, 1931, Jeanette was raised in Salina, and graduated from Salina High in 1949. She attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, where she received a bachelor’s degree in education and was homecoming queen in 1951.Jeanette met her husband, Everett (Bud) Waage, while singing in Bethany’s production of Handel’s “Messiah.” The two were married in Salina in 1954 and would then live for more than 50 years on the West Coast, in southern California and Oregon, where they raised their four children.Jeanette was always active in school PTA’s and in her church in Portland, Oregon, and taught Sunday school for more than 30 years. She also took part in her church’s prayer committees and Bible studies.She moved back to Lindsborg in 2011, where she spent time with old friends and welcomed family visits.Jeanette is survived by her four children: John, Jerusalem, Israel, Mark, Austin, TX, David (Rebekah), Lindsborg, KS, and Julie Franklin (Scott) Dundee, OR, along with 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her husband Bud, her parents, Arnold and Irene Lindgren, her sister, JoAnn Anderson, and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 17 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.A service celebrating her life be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 at Freemount Lutheran Church, 2511 8th Avenue, Lindsborg, with a fellowship time to follow. Private burial is at Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Broadcasting Network’s Orphans Promise or to Gentiva Hospice. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Jeanette (Lindgren) Waage

Phyllis A. Becker June 28, 1932 ~ November 13, 2023

Phyllis A. Becker, 91, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.

Phyllis was born on June 28, 1932, in Centralia, KS, the daughter of Gordon and Berniece Aileen (Conley) Shup.&nbsp; She graduated in 1950 from high school in Russell, KS.&nbsp; She then attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 1951, Phyllis was united in marriage to Robert E. Eichman in Russell, KS.&nbsp; On November 10, 1972, Phyllis married Marion Ray Becker in McPherson.&nbsp; They recently celebrated 51 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phyllis worked as an insurance clerk at Memorial Hospital for 21 years and then was a payroll clerk for The Cedars.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, former President of UMW, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Survivors include: her loving husband, Marion of the home; children, Monica Koehn (Ernie) of McPherson, KS, Jeff Eichman (Shari) of McPherson, KS, and Vicki Lingafelter (Bryan) of Coweta, OK; siblings, Karan Lunsford of McPherson, KS and Vicki Round (Jerry) of Galva, KS; eight grandchildren, Jon Vance (Gayla), Danica Fitzmorris (Doug), Bobby Vance (Amanda), Aaron Koehn (Amber), Sara Wilson (Jeff), Abby Hagemann (Jared), Bryanna Beavers (John), and Christopher Lingafelter (Natalie); 22 great-grandchildren; and many extended relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Maureen Brown.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 17, at First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist 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">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>Phyllis A. Becker June 28, 1932 ~ November 13, 2023Phyllis A. Becker, 91, of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.Phyllis was born on June 28, 1932, in Centralia, KS, the daughter of Gordon and Berniece Aileen (Conley) Shup.&nbsp; She graduated in 1950 from high school in Russell, KS.&nbsp; She then attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1951, Phyllis was united in marriage to Robert E. Eichman in Russell, KS.&nbsp; On November 10, 1972, Phyllis married Marion Ray Becker in McPherson.&nbsp; They recently celebrated 51 years of marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Phyllis worked as an insurance clerk at Memorial Hospital for 21 years and then was a payroll clerk for The Cedars.She was a member of First United Methodist Church, former President of UMW, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.Survivors include: her loving husband, Marion of the home; children, Monica Koehn (Ernie) of McPherson, KS, Jeff Eichman (Shari) of McPherson, KS, and Vicki Lingafelter (Bryan) of Coweta, OK; siblings, Karan Lunsford of McPherson, KS and Vicki Round (Jerry) of Galva, KS; eight grandchildren, Jon Vance (Gayla), Danica Fitzmorris (Doug), Bobby Vance (Amanda), Aaron Koehn (Amber), Sara Wilson (Jeff), Abby Hagemann (Jared), Bryanna Beavers (John), and Christopher Lingafelter (Natalie); 22 great-grandchildren; and many extended relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Maureen Brown.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 17, at First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist 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">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Phyllis A. Becker

Dean Masters Hamilton July 1, 1930 ~ November 14, 2023

Dean Masters Hamilton, 93, Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis

Dean, the oldest of seven children, was born July 1, 1930, in Henry Township, Ottawa County, to John H. and Myrtle Thelma (Masters) Hamilton.

Dean and Paula Detmer were united in marriage on August 25, 1972. He was a lifelong farmer and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Salina.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bud Dewey; and siblings, Carroll, Harvey, Lonnie, and Patricia.

Survivors are his wife, Paula; children, Stan Wohler and his wife, Elaine, Donna Dewey, and Elaine White and husband, Greg; siblings, Delilah Smith, Roy Hamilton and his wife, Anne, and Cleta Kinsman and her husband, Michael; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation without the family present will be from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday, November 19 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 20 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 834 N. Eleventh St., Salina.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the church and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Dean Masters Hamilton July 1, 1930 ~ November 14, 2023Dean Masters Hamilton, 93, Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Ottawa County Health Center, MinneapolisDean, the oldest of seven children, was born July 1, 1930, in Henry Township, Ottawa County, to John H. and Myrtle Thelma (Masters) Hamilton.Dean and Paula Detmer were united in marriage on August 25, 1972. He was a lifelong farmer and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Salina.Dean was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bud Dewey; and siblings, Carroll, Harvey, Lonnie, and Patricia.Survivors are his wife, Paula; children, Stan Wohler and his wife, Elaine, Donna Dewey, and Elaine White and husband, Greg; siblings, Delilah Smith, Roy Hamilton and his wife, Anne, and Cleta Kinsman and her husband, Michael; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation without the family present will be from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday, November 19 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 20 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 834 N. Eleventh St., Salina.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the church and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Dean Masters Hamilton

Ramona Hildebrandt September 17, 1941 ~ November 11, 2023

Ramona Darlene Hildebrandt, age 82, of Ottawa, KS, passed away November 11, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, KS with her family at her side.

Ramona was born September 17, 1941, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Vincent L. Johnson and Cornelia (Bittenbender) Johnson. Ramona was a lifelong Franklin County resident, graduating from Pomona High School, Pomona, KS with the class of 1959.&nbsp;

On September 17, 1959, Ramona was united in marriage to Henry Hildebrandt in Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; This past September they shared their sixty-fourth year of marriage

She was a lifelong homemaker and housewife while also holding various positions in numerous different companies in the Ottawa area.&nbsp; In her younger years she worked behind the Café counter at Woolworths and then was an Avon Representative in the Ottawa area.&nbsp; She also worked in the Fabric Department in Wal-Mart.&nbsp; She finished her working career as a Care Giver at the local S.R.S. office all in Ottawa.&nbsp;Ramona was the matriarch of the Hildebrandt family.&nbsp; She was the driving force that brought everyone together and held all the controls of keeping the family functioning smoothly.&nbsp; She loved to go for drives with her husband Henry and always enjoyed their camping trips over the years.&nbsp; She loved being able to attend church and read her Bible regularly.&nbsp; She loved her Angel Collection and now she's surrounded by Angel.&nbsp; Her family loved her baking and she always enjoyed keeping up her flowers in the garden.&nbsp; What she cherished most of all in her life was being a devoted and loving grandmother.&nbsp; She was there for every event and moment that she could make in their lives.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband, Henry Hildebrandt, Ottawa, KS; two daughters, Connie Hildebrandt, Ottawa, KS, Brenda Eckard, Ottawa, KS; a sister, Rebecca Beers, Ottawa, KS; five grandchildren, Chris Hildebrandt, Ottawa, KS, Jennille Yeager, Ottawa, KS, Nikki Coy, Ottawa, KS, Ashley Hird, Ottawa, KS, Angela Howard, Paola, KS; nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Cornelia Johnson; a brother Jimmie Johnson; and a son, Steve Hildebrandt.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; The family will greet friends for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS, 66067. Online condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Ramona-Hildebrandt/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Ramona-Hildebrandt/1073081/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Ramona Hildebrandt, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Ramona-Hildebrandt/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure>Ramona Hildebrandt September 17, 1941 ~ November 11, 2023Ramona Darlene Hildebrandt, age 82, of Ottawa, KS, passed away November 11, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, KS with her family at her side.Ramona was born September 17, 1941, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Vincent L. Johnson and Cornelia (Bittenbender) Johnson. Ramona was a lifelong Franklin County resident, graduating from Pomona High School, Pomona, KS with the class of 1959.&nbsp;On September 17, 1959, Ramona was united in marriage to Henry Hildebrandt in Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; This past September they shared their sixty-fourth year of marriageShe was a lifelong homemaker and housewife while also holding various positions in numerous different companies in the Ottawa area.&nbsp; In her younger years she worked behind the Café counter at Woolworths and then was an Avon Representative in the Ottawa area.&nbsp; She also worked in the Fabric Department in Wal-Mart.&nbsp; She finished her working career as a Care Giver at the local S.R.S. office all in Ottawa.&nbsp;Ramona was the matriarch of the Hildebrandt family.&nbsp; She was the driving force that brought everyone together and held all the controls of keeping the family functioning smoothly.&nbsp; She loved to go for drives with her husband Henry and always enjoyed their camping trips over the years.&nbsp; She loved being able to attend church and read her Bible regularly.&nbsp; She loved her Angel Collection and now she's surrounded by Angel.&nbsp; Her family loved her baking and she always enjoyed keeping up her flowers in the garden.&nbsp; What she cherished most of all in her life was being a devoted and loving grandmother.&nbsp; She was there for every event and moment that she could make in their lives.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband, Henry Hildebrandt, Ottawa, KS; two daughters, Connie Hildebrandt, Ottawa, KS, Brenda Eckard, Ottawa, KS; a sister, Rebecca Beers, Ottawa, KS; five grandchildren, Chris Hildebrandt, Ottawa, KS, Jennille Yeager, Ottawa, KS, Nikki Coy, Ottawa, KS, Ashley Hird, Ottawa, KS, Angela Howard, Paola, KS; nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Cornelia Johnson; a brother Jimmie Johnson; and a son, Steve Hildebrandt.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; The family will greet friends for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS, 66067. Online condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Ramona-Hildebrandt/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Ramona-Hildebrandt/1073081/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Ramona Hildebrandt, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Ramona-Hildebrandt/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Ramona Hildebrandt

Rhonda R. Brenzikofer March 4, 1939 ~ November 8, 2023

Rhonda’s life began on March 4, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Evan and Thelma (Bache) Rath.&nbsp; Rhonda graduated high school with the Class of&nbsp;1954 in Florence, Kansas. After high school, Rhonda attended Emporia State University for two years, and then united in marriage to Richard Brenzikofer on August 25, 1957, in Florence KS.&nbsp; They raised their daughters in Burns, Kansas. Then in 1975, Rhonda went on to get her Licensed Practice Nurse degree from Emporia Nursing College. She was an LPN in Newton and finished out her career in Marion. Rhonda loved her Marion Christian church family, enjoyed lunch every day with her friends at the Marion Senior Center, and was a faithful member of the local TOPS club. In her free time, Rhonda was quite the seamstress. She made her daughters dresses and dance costumes while they were growing up. When living in Burns, she was an active member of the Twentieth Century Club. Rhonda was an avid lover of animals - horses, dogs and more recently, leaving behind her beloved cats. Most of all, Rhonda loved her friends and family.

Rhonda is survived by her daughters: Robin Adams (Tom), Garnett, KS; Renae Pusateri (Dean), Marion, KS; grandchildren: Trevor Jones (Shasta), Shakopee, MN; Amber Adams (Justin Grosdidier), Richmond, KS;&nbsp; Arielle Adams (Mike Vergara), Topeka, KS; Antonio Pusateri (Emilee), Wichita, KS; Andria Stapley (Derek), Grants Pass, OR; great-grandchildren: Tobias Jones, Mira Jones, Gunner Grosdidier, Augustus Grosdidier, Gatlin Grosdidier, Maximus Vergara, Maddison Clough, Thomas Edgington, Mila Pusateri, Vincent Pusateri, and Capri Stapley. Rhonda passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her home in Marion, KS. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents: Evan and Thelma Rath, daughter: Rachelle Brenzikofer, siblings: Patricia Stubbs, and Evan Rath Jr.&nbsp; Funeral services honoring Rhonda’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Marion Christian Church. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, Burns, KS. Memorial Contributions in Rhonda’s name may be directed to the Marion Senior Center or to the Marion Christian Church. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion, is serving the family. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Rhonda at www.yazelmeglifh.com.

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/859a680c-72c2-4fa5-a352-accc7df90033" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Rhonda R. Brenzikofer, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/859a680c-72c2-4fa5-a352-accc7df90033" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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 </figure>Rhonda R. Brenzikofer March 4, 1939 ~ November 8, 2023Rhonda’s life began on March 4, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Evan and Thelma (Bache) Rath.&nbsp; Rhonda graduated high school with the Class of&nbsp;1954 in Florence, Kansas. After high school, Rhonda attended Emporia State University for two years, and then united in marriage to Richard Brenzikofer on August 25, 1957, in Florence KS.&nbsp; They raised their daughters in Burns, Kansas. Then in 1975, Rhonda went on to get her Licensed Practice Nurse degree from Emporia Nursing College. She was an LPN in Newton and finished out her career in Marion. Rhonda loved her Marion Christian church family, enjoyed lunch every day with her friends at the Marion Senior Center, and was a faithful member of the local TOPS club. In her free time, Rhonda was quite the seamstress. She made her daughters dresses and dance costumes while they were growing up. When living in Burns, she was an active member of the Twentieth Century Club. Rhonda was an avid lover of animals - horses, dogs and more recently, leaving behind her beloved cats. Most of all, Rhonda loved her friends and family.Rhonda is survived by her daughters: Robin Adams (Tom), Garnett, KS; Renae Pusateri (Dean), Marion, KS; grandchildren: Trevor Jones (Shasta), Shakopee, MN; Amber Adams (Justin Grosdidier), Richmond, KS;&nbsp; Arielle Adams (Mike Vergara), Topeka, KS; Antonio Pusateri (Emilee), Wichita, KS; Andria Stapley (Derek), Grants Pass, OR; great-grandchildren: Tobias Jones, Mira Jones, Gunner Grosdidier, Augustus Grosdidier, Gatlin Grosdidier, Maximus Vergara, Maddison Clough, Thomas Edgington, Mila Pusateri, Vincent Pusateri, and Capri Stapley. Rhonda passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her home in Marion, KS. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents: Evan and Thelma Rath, daughter: Rachelle Brenzikofer, siblings: Patricia Stubbs, and Evan Rath Jr.&nbsp; Funeral services honoring Rhonda’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Marion Christian Church. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery, Burns, KS. Memorial Contributions in Rhonda’s name may be directed to the Marion Senior Center or to the Marion Christian Church. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion, is serving the family. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Rhonda at www.yazelmeglifh.com.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/859a680c-72c2-4fa5-a352-accc7df90033" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Rhonda R. Brenzikofer, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/859a680c-72c2-4fa5-a352-accc7df90033" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Rhonda R. Brenzikofer

Loren V. Erickson September 28, 1939 ~ November 9, 2023

Loren V. Erickson, 84, passed away on November 9, 2023. Loren was a lifelong resident of Salina, born to Charles and Elizabeth on September 28, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Sacred Heart high school.

Following high school Loren served in the Army and then returned to Salina and started a career as a mechanic. He will be remembered for his dedication as an AA sponsor, and a regular volunteer at the Fekas Christmas meal. He was a collector and a regular face at many auctions.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth (Beck) and Charles Erickson; brother, Larry; and sister-in-law, Joyce.

He is survived by his brothers, Jess (Phyllis) and Jerry (Sara), along with many nieces and nephews, who will miss him dearly.

The funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 18th at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. A Rosary will be recited at 9:20 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina with a light lunch to follow at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.kidney.org/" target="_blank">https://support.kidney.org</a>.

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 </figure>Loren V. Erickson September 28, 1939 ~ November 9, 2023Loren V. Erickson, 84, passed away on November 9, 2023. Loren was a lifelong resident of Salina, born to Charles and Elizabeth on September 28, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate of Sacred Heart high school.Following high school Loren served in the Army and then returned to Salina and started a career as a mechanic. He will be remembered for his dedication as an AA sponsor, and a regular volunteer at the Fekas Christmas meal. He was a collector and a regular face at many auctions.He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth (Beck) and Charles Erickson; brother, Larry; and sister-in-law, Joyce.He is survived by his brothers, Jess (Phyllis) and Jerry (Sara), along with many nieces and nephews, who will miss him dearly.The funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 18th at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. A Rosary will be recited at 9:20 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina with a light lunch to follow at Sacred Heart Cathedral.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.kidney.org/" target="_blank">https://support.kidney.org</a>.

Loren V. Erickson

Gladys Elaine (Kindsvater) Egan December 1, 1924 ~ November 9, 2023

Gladys Elaine Egan, 98, left this world peacefully Nov. 9, and was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her husband Tom Egan and her two daughters, Margaret and her daughter lost at birth.&nbsp; She was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Pawnee Rock, KS, to John and Mary Kindsvater, and graduated from Kinsley, KS, High School in May, 1942.&nbsp; She married Tom Egan January 16, 1943, and they were devoted to each other in marriage for 60 years, until Tom preceded her in 2003.&nbsp; They had 5 children.

Survivors include children Teresa Browne of OK City, OK, Elaine Wilson of The Villages, FL, and Tom Egan II of Manhattan, KS, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Gladys was a dedicated secretary, first for her future Father-in-Law, where she met her husband Tom Egan, then after her husband went off to WWII in Europe, she became secretary to the Vice President of Boeing Wichita.&nbsp; She performed this important job with competence and dedication to the war effort, when Boeing Wichita grew at a phenomenal rate, from less than 3,000 to almost 30,000 employees.

She faithfully mailed from her heart both love letters and new socks to her husband fighting all the way across France and Germany.&nbsp; After the war she became a homemaker.&nbsp; In 1963 she also became secretary and bookkeeper for her husband when he launched his own business, Tom Egan Roofing, and then for her son, Tom Egan II.

Gladys was enthusiastic in everything she did.&nbsp; She loved contests, and entered the winning name “Bicentennial Center” in the contest held by the City of Salina to name that facility.&nbsp; She also won a very valuable football signed by Dan Marino, which she gifted to her grandson Jamie Wilson.&nbsp; She was the top seller of tickets for the annual Presbyterian Manor Soup Supper fund raiser for many years, after she moved there in January 2004 after the death of her husband.

At the Manor, Gladys led a morning exercise class for many years, and attended all types of exercise classes that the Manor held as well.&nbsp; She enjoyed announcing the birthdays of everyone at lunch in the Manor dining room, and greeted her friends there and everywhere she went.&nbsp; She lived a full and vigorous life, and was always thinking of others.&nbsp; She is dearly missed.

There will be a celebration of life at the Chapel in the Presbyterian Manor in Salina, 2601 E. Crawford St. at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gladys-Egan/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gladys-Egan/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Gladys Elaine (Kindsvater) Egan, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gladys-Egan/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure>Gladys Elaine (Kindsvater) Egan December 1, 1924 ~ November 9, 2023Gladys Elaine Egan, 98, left this world peacefully Nov. 9, and was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her husband Tom Egan and her two daughters, Margaret and her daughter lost at birth.&nbsp; She was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Pawnee Rock, KS, to John and Mary Kindsvater, and graduated from Kinsley, KS, High School in May, 1942.&nbsp; She married Tom Egan January 16, 1943, and they were devoted to each other in marriage for 60 years, until Tom preceded her in 2003.&nbsp; They had 5 children.Survivors include children Teresa Browne of OK City, OK, Elaine Wilson of The Villages, FL, and Tom Egan II of Manhattan, KS, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.Gladys was a dedicated secretary, first for her future Father-in-Law, where she met her husband Tom Egan, then after her husband went off to WWII in Europe, she became secretary to the Vice President of Boeing Wichita.&nbsp; She performed this important job with competence and dedication to the war effort, when Boeing Wichita grew at a phenomenal rate, from less than 3,000 to almost 30,000 employees.She faithfully mailed from her heart both love letters and new socks to her husband fighting all the way across France and Germany.&nbsp; After the war she became a homemaker.&nbsp; In 1963 she also became secretary and bookkeeper for her husband when he launched his own business, Tom Egan Roofing, and then for her son, Tom Egan II.Gladys was enthusiastic in everything she did.&nbsp; She loved contests, and entered the winning name “Bicentennial Center” in the contest held by the City of Salina to name that facility.&nbsp; She also won a very valuable football signed by Dan Marino, which she gifted to her grandson Jamie Wilson.&nbsp; She was the top seller of tickets for the annual Presbyterian Manor Soup Supper fund raiser for many years, after she moved there in January 2004 after the death of her husband.At the Manor, Gladys led a morning exercise class for many years, and attended all types of exercise classes that the Manor held as well.&nbsp; She enjoyed announcing the birthdays of everyone at lunch in the Manor dining room, and greeted her friends there and everywhere she went.&nbsp; She lived a full and vigorous life, and was always thinking of others.&nbsp; She is dearly missed.There will be a celebration of life at the Chapel in the Presbyterian Manor in Salina, 2601 E. Crawford St. at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gladys-Egan/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gladys-Egan/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Gladys Elaine (Kindsvater) Egan, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gladys-Egan/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Gladys Elaine Egan

Mary Elizabeth Biesemeyer October 7, 1926 ~ November 6, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Biesemeyer, 97, of Overbrook, KS, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Brookside Retirement Community, Overbrook, KS. She was born October 7, 1926, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of William Buckley and Bessie Pearl (Mosier) Buckley.&nbsp; She grew up and attended schools in Boonville, MO. She graduated from Boonville Junior-Senior High School with the Class of 1944.

She was united in marriage to Howard Hugo Biesemeyer in 1946.&nbsp; They settled and raised their four children at Weatherby Lake., MO. After 30 years of marriage, they divorced.&nbsp; Then she met and married William “Bill” Turnbaugh in 1985.&nbsp; At the time she was in New York City, NY working for TWA.&nbsp; She and Bill explored NYC and she had the time of her life.

Prior to having children, Mary acted as the bookkeeper for her brother-in-law’s (Ellsworth “Cass” Cassing) and husband’s heating and air conditioning business in Boonville, MO.&nbsp; They later moved to Wichita, KS, then moved to the Kansas City area in 1958.&nbsp; In 1974, she began working for Trans World Airlines in Kansas City, transferring to NYC in 1980 to work at LaGuardia and J.F.K. Airports.

Mary had a gift of singing.&nbsp; She liked singing with choirs and had a chance to sing competitively.&nbsp; It wasn’t unusual for her to just burst out in song. Way before the time of female athletes, Mary was one. She enjoyed swimming, ice skating, roller skating, and golf.&nbsp; Later in life she loved doing jigsaw puzzles, playing scrabble and reading.&nbsp; She will be remembered for her fun-loving personality, her contagious laugh, and her love of being outside. She loved the heat and sitting outside in the sun. That earned her the nickname of “Sun Goddess”.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband’s, Howard and Bill; a son, Michael; two brothers, Charles William and Walter Buckley; a sister, Marguerite Buckley Cassing; and Lyn’s partner, Glynn Graham.

Surviving family includes, daughter, Lyn Cheek of Liberty, MO, son, Matt Biesemeyer of Overbrook, KS, daughter, Laura Biesemeyer and her husband, Chuck Farrell of Overbrook, KS. &nbsp;

A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held during the Summer of 2024. Information on that will be sent out at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.

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 </figure>Mary Elizabeth Biesemeyer October 7, 1926 ~ November 6, 2023Mary Elizabeth Biesemeyer, 97, of Overbrook, KS, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Brookside Retirement Community, Overbrook, KS. She was born October 7, 1926, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of William Buckley and Bessie Pearl (Mosier) Buckley.&nbsp; She grew up and attended schools in Boonville, MO. She graduated from Boonville Junior-Senior High School with the Class of 1944.She was united in marriage to Howard Hugo Biesemeyer in 1946.&nbsp; They settled and raised their four children at Weatherby Lake., MO. After 30 years of marriage, they divorced.&nbsp; Then she met and married William “Bill” Turnbaugh in 1985.&nbsp; At the time she was in New York City, NY working for TWA.&nbsp; She and Bill explored NYC and she had the time of her life.Prior to having children, Mary acted as the bookkeeper for her brother-in-law’s (Ellsworth “Cass” Cassing) and husband’s heating and air conditioning business in Boonville, MO.&nbsp; They later moved to Wichita, KS, then moved to the Kansas City area in 1958.&nbsp; In 1974, she began working for Trans World Airlines in Kansas City, transferring to NYC in 1980 to work at LaGuardia and J.F.K. Airports.Mary had a gift of singing.&nbsp; She liked singing with choirs and had a chance to sing competitively.&nbsp; It wasn’t unusual for her to just burst out in song. Way before the time of female athletes, Mary was one. She enjoyed swimming, ice skating, roller skating, and golf.&nbsp; Later in life she loved doing jigsaw puzzles, playing scrabble and reading.&nbsp; She will be remembered for her fun-loving personality, her contagious laugh, and her love of being outside. She loved the heat and sitting outside in the sun. That earned her the nickname of “Sun Goddess”.Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband’s, Howard and Bill; a son, Michael; two brothers, Charles William and Walter Buckley; a sister, Marguerite Buckley Cassing; and Lyn’s partner, Glynn Graham.Surviving family includes, daughter, Lyn Cheek of Liberty, MO, son, Matt Biesemeyer of Overbrook, KS, daughter, Laura Biesemeyer and her husband, Chuck Farrell of Overbrook, KS. &nbsp;A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held during the Summer of 2024. Information on that will be sent out at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Mary-Biesemeyer/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Mary-Biesemeyer/1073081/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Mary E. Biesemeyer, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Mary-Biesemeyer/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Mary E. Biesemeyer

Keith Ray Farris July 4, 1974 ~ November 7, 2023

Keith Ray Farris, age 49, of Ottawa, KS, passed away November 7, 2023, at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.&nbsp;

Keith was born July 4, 1974, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Jerry and Ida Marie (Hird) Farris. Keith was a lifelong Ottawa resident, graduating from Ottawa High School with the class of 1993. He then graduated from Manhattan Area Technical College with a degree in Welding.&nbsp;

Keith was a lifelong farmer and rancher. In addition to farming, Keith worked for two years for Carey Plumbing. He then worked ten years for Asplundh as a Tree Trimmer until he took on his current job at Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor, a position he held for twenty years.&nbsp;

Keith was a kind and loving family-focused man. He always enjoyed time with his close friends but his family was his life and he was devoted to them. He loved traveling with his family, especially trips to Texas to visit relatives, but was particularly fond of the vacations to Disney World and Yellowstone National Park. He was a big sports fan as well, enjoying the Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and especially K-State football and basketball.&nbsp;

On October 25, 2006, Keith was united in marriage to Sharon (High) Brown in Las Vegas, NV.&nbsp;

Keith is survived by his wife, Sharon, and their son, Jared Farris, of the home; step-son, Michael Brown, his wife, Mallory; granddaughter, Olivia, and a grandson on the way, Wichita, KS; mother, Ida Marie Farris, Ottawa, KS; sister, Carolyn Dunn and her husband, Brian, and their sons Preston, Ian, and Garrett, St. John, KS; father-in-law, Garry High, Effingham, KS; mother-in-law, Alice Lanter and her husband, Ed, Atchison, KS; five sisters-in-law, Linda Baker, Effingham, KS, Connie Eckert and her husband, Doug, Atchison, KS, Karen Kearney and her husband, Mike, Cummings, KS, Lisa Coder and her husband, Duane, Effingham, KS, Amber Koontz, Atchison, KS, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Farris, and his uncle, Milton Farris.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; The family will greet friends for a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Jared Farris Education Fund sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS, 66067. Online condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Keith-Farris/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Keith-Farris/1073081/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Keith Ray Farris, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Keith-Farris/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure>Keith Ray Farris July 4, 1974 ~ November 7, 2023Keith Ray Farris, age 49, of Ottawa, KS, passed away November 7, 2023, at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.&nbsp;Keith was born July 4, 1974, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Jerry and Ida Marie (Hird) Farris. Keith was a lifelong Ottawa resident, graduating from Ottawa High School with the class of 1993. He then graduated from Manhattan Area Technical College with a degree in Welding.&nbsp;Keith was a lifelong farmer and rancher. In addition to farming, Keith worked for two years for Carey Plumbing. He then worked ten years for Asplundh as a Tree Trimmer until he took on his current job at Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor, a position he held for twenty years.&nbsp;Keith was a kind and loving family-focused man. He always enjoyed time with his close friends but his family was his life and he was devoted to them. He loved traveling with his family, especially trips to Texas to visit relatives, but was particularly fond of the vacations to Disney World and Yellowstone National Park. He was a big sports fan as well, enjoying the Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and especially K-State football and basketball.&nbsp;On October 25, 2006, Keith was united in marriage to Sharon (High) Brown in Las Vegas, NV.&nbsp;Keith is survived by his wife, Sharon, and their son, Jared Farris, of the home; step-son, Michael Brown, his wife, Mallory; granddaughter, Olivia, and a grandson on the way, Wichita, KS; mother, Ida Marie Farris, Ottawa, KS; sister, Carolyn Dunn and her husband, Brian, and their sons Preston, Ian, and Garrett, St. John, KS; father-in-law, Garry High, Effingham, KS; mother-in-law, Alice Lanter and her husband, Ed, Atchison, KS; five sisters-in-law, Linda Baker, Effingham, KS, Connie Eckert and her husband, Doug, Atchison, KS, Karen Kearney and her husband, Mike, Cummings, KS, Lisa Coder and her husband, Duane, Effingham, KS, Amber Koontz, Atchison, KS, and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Farris, and his uncle, Milton Farris.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS.&nbsp; The family will greet friends for a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Jared Farris Education Fund sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS, 66067. Online condolences may be sent to the family through&nbsp;www.lamb-roberts.com.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Keith-Farris/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Keith-Farris/1073081/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Keith Ray Farris, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lamb-roberts.com/obituary/Keith-Farris/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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Agnes Helena Garten August 27, 1933 ~ November 10, 2023

Agnes Helena Garten was born August 27, 1933, in Ada, Kansas the daughter of Clarence and Lena (Gronewoller) Smith. She passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in Abilene at the age of 90.

Agnes graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina. She was the school secretary at St, Andrew’s School in Abilene for 50 years before retiring a short time ago. Agnes was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, a past 4-H member in Saline County, A 4-H leader of Sand Springs Rustlers, Rural Life member, won the Master Farmer Homemaker award and was the past Grand Marshall for the Central Kansas Free Fair.

On December 29, 1953 Agnes was united in marriage to Frank I. Garten in Salina. He passed away July 19, 1996. Agnes is survived by her daughters: Ellen Haslouer (Chuck) of Hope; Mary Koster of Wichita; Ann McConkey (Richard) of Topeka; and Karen Orr (Troy) of Assaria. Her sons: Carl Garten (Christine) of Salina; Casey Garten (Cindy) of El Dorado Hills, California; and Bruce Garten (Jessica) of Belgrade, Maine. She is also survived by daughter-in-law Marilyn Garten of Manhattan, Kansas and 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Along with her husband Frank, Agnes was preceded in death by her son Mark, grandson and siblings Donald, Doris, Cecelia and Carol.

Mass of Christian Burial for Agnes will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the St. Andrews Catholic Church with Father Peter O'Donnell as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the church with the family receiving friends following. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St, Andrews School or to the 4-H Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 </figure>Agnes Helena Garten August 27, 1933 ~ November 10, 2023Agnes Helena Garten was born August 27, 1933, in Ada, Kansas the daughter of Clarence and Lena (Gronewoller) Smith. She passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in Abilene at the age of 90.Agnes graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina. She was the school secretary at St, Andrew’s School in Abilene for 50 years before retiring a short time ago. Agnes was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, a past 4-H member in Saline County, A 4-H leader of Sand Springs Rustlers, Rural Life member, won the Master Farmer Homemaker award and was the past Grand Marshall for the Central Kansas Free Fair.On December 29, 1953 Agnes was united in marriage to Frank I. Garten in Salina. He passed away July 19, 1996. Agnes is survived by her daughters: Ellen Haslouer (Chuck) of Hope; Mary Koster of Wichita; Ann McConkey (Richard) of Topeka; and Karen Orr (Troy) of Assaria. Her sons: Carl Garten (Christine) of Salina; Casey Garten (Cindy) of El Dorado Hills, California; and Bruce Garten (Jessica) of Belgrade, Maine. She is also survived by daughter-in-law Marilyn Garten of Manhattan, Kansas and 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Along with her husband Frank, Agnes was preceded in death by her son Mark, grandson and siblings Donald, Doris, Cecelia and Carol.Mass of Christian Burial for Agnes will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the St. Andrews Catholic Church with Father Peter O'Donnell as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the church with the family receiving friends following. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St, Andrews School or to the 4-H Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Agnes Helena Garten

Kay A. Sanders April 11, 1945 ~ November 9, 2023

Kay A. Sanders passed away peacefully Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. 

Kay was born April 11, 1945, in Industry, Kansas, to Lee and Edna (Nichols) Enyart. She graduated from Chapman High School in 1963. Kay married George Sanders on December 5, 1964, and they were blessed with four children: Leon, Diana, Gary, and Mark.

Kay enjoyed working at Russel-Stover for 10 years until retirement. Kay truly lived life to the fullest with a great sense of adventure and zest for life. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and loved ones. Kay lived her last 8 years at Abilene Plaza, where she created many close friendships that she cherished deeply. Kay will be remembered for her loving, fiery spirit and contagious laugh, which brought joy to all those around her.

Kay is survived by her daughter Diana Vandergriff and her husband Dayle of Houston, Texas, sons Leon Sanders of Abilene, Gary Sanders and his wife Jodi of Dallas, Texas, Mark Sanders and his wife Kaleigh of Salina, seven grandchildren Cody, Carly, Garrett, Gannon, Sarah, Charleigh, and Colston, two great-grandchildren Haston and Waylon; and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Ed Enyart.

She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.

Graveside services for Kay will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery near Enterprise with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abilene Public Library and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 </figure>Kay A. Sanders April 11, 1945 ~ November 9, 2023Kay A. Sanders passed away peacefully Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. Kay was born April 11, 1945, in Industry, Kansas, to Lee and Edna (Nichols) Enyart. She graduated from Chapman High School in 1963. Kay married George Sanders on December 5, 1964, and they were blessed with four children: Leon, Diana, Gary, and Mark.Kay enjoyed working at Russel-Stover for 10 years until retirement. Kay truly lived life to the fullest with a great sense of adventure and zest for life. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and loved ones. Kay lived her last 8 years at Abilene Plaza, where she created many close friendships that she cherished deeply. Kay will be remembered for her loving, fiery spirit and contagious laugh, which brought joy to all those around her.Kay is survived by her daughter Diana Vandergriff and her husband Dayle of Houston, Texas, sons Leon Sanders of Abilene, Gary Sanders and his wife Jodi of Dallas, Texas, Mark Sanders and his wife Kaleigh of Salina, seven grandchildren Cody, Carly, Garrett, Gannon, Sarah, Charleigh, and Colston, two great-grandchildren Haston and Waylon; and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Ed Enyart.She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.Graveside services for Kay will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery near Enterprise with Pastor Jason Kohler officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abilene Public Library and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Kay A. Sanders

Janice Elaine Nelson January 26, 1944 ~ November 3, 2023

Janice Elaine Nelson was born January 26, 1944, in Springfield, Colorado, the daughter of Carl A. and Mildred J. (Bennett) Mason. 

She had worked in several nursing homes in the Salina and Lindsborg, Kansas areas. She married Bobby L. Martin. They were divorced. She then married James R. Nelson on November 3, 1968. 



Janice lived for her children and grandchildren, and when they were not available, she mothered her neighbor’s children. There was always a welcome ear to confide in. She was friends to virtually everyone on Facebook.



Survivors include her husband, James; sons Bobby G. (Christi) Martin and James R. (Mona) Nelson, Jr.; daughters: Carlena Gannels and Linda Clapper; as well as 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. 

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Henry, Herman, and Carl E. Mason; and grandchildren, Summer Lemaster and Derrek Swisher.


 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, at Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery, rural Smolan, with Pastor Ben Fulton officiating.  Interment will follow in the Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery.  There will be a brief time for viewing before the funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery Association or to the First Lutheran Church of Longmont, CO.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Janice Elaine Nelson January 26, 1944 ~ November 3, 2023Janice Elaine Nelson was born January 26, 1944, in Springfield, Colorado, the daughter of Carl A. and Mildred J. (Bennett) Mason. She had worked in several nursing homes in the Salina and Lindsborg, Kansas areas. She married Bobby L. Martin. They were divorced. She then married James R. Nelson on November 3, 1968. 

Janice lived for her children and grandchildren, and when they were not available, she mothered her neighbor’s children. There was always a welcome ear to confide in. She was friends to virtually everyone on Facebook.

Survivors include her husband, James; sons Bobby G. (Christi) Martin and James R. (Mona) Nelson, Jr.; daughters: Carlena Gannels and Linda Clapper; as well as 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. 

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Henry, Herman, and Carl E. Mason; and grandchildren, Summer Lemaster and Derrek Swisher.
 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 15, at Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery, rural Smolan, with Pastor Ben Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in the Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery. There will be a brief time for viewing before the funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Salemsborg Lutheran Cemetery Association or to the First Lutheran Church of Longmont, CO. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.&nbsp;

Janice E. Nelson

Charles William Armstrong III August 18, 1949 ~ November 8, 2023

Charles "Charlie" William Armstrong III, 74, passed away November 8, 2023, in Salina, KS.

He was born in Salina, KS, on August 18, 1949, to Charles W. Armstrong II and Ida M. (Whittecar) Armstrong.

Charlie married Linda K. (Beach) Armstrong on August 20, 1971. They had two children, Andrea Swenson (Steve) and Chip Armstrong (Justin). Charlie has three grandchildren, Danielle Shelton (Brandon), Ashley Swenson, and Ashlynn Armstrong. He has three great children Addison, Gavin, and Ember Shelton. He has three sisters, Charlotte Bell, Betty Hohl and Irene Sheffield.

Charlie lived a full life. He ran a gas station for several years, and then he worked for Graves Trucking. He retired in 2015 from Premier Pneumatics after 30-plus years. After retirement, he worked for Choices Network, Inc. where he drove the bus transporting individuals with developmental disabilities. They loved him dearly, and it was something he enjoyed doing greatly. He was loved by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Richard, Keith, and John, and his sister Rosalie Berry.

Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 16, at 11 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401. Burial will announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to American Heart Association.

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 </figure>Charles William Armstrong III August 18, 1949 ~ November 8, 2023Charles "Charlie" William Armstrong III, 74, passed away November 8, 2023, in Salina, KS.He was born in Salina, KS, on August 18, 1949, to Charles W. Armstrong II and Ida M. (Whittecar) Armstrong.Charlie married Linda K. (Beach) Armstrong on August 20, 1971. They had two children, Andrea Swenson (Steve) and Chip Armstrong (Justin). Charlie has three grandchildren, Danielle Shelton (Brandon), Ashley Swenson, and Ashlynn Armstrong. He has three great children Addison, Gavin, and Ember Shelton. He has three sisters, Charlotte Bell, Betty Hohl and Irene Sheffield.Charlie lived a full life. He ran a gas station for several years, and then he worked for Graves Trucking. He retired in 2015 from Premier Pneumatics after 30-plus years. After retirement, he worked for Choices Network, Inc. where he drove the bus transporting individuals with developmental disabilities. They loved him dearly, and it was something he enjoyed doing greatly. He was loved by many.He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Richard, Keith, and John, and his sister Rosalie Berry.Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 16, at 11 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401. Burial will announced at a later date.In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to American Heart Association.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/CharlesCharlie-ArmstrongIII/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/CharlesCharlie-ArmstrongIII/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Charles "Charlie" William Armstrong III, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/CharlesCharlie-ArmstrongIII/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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