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Sister Christina Meyer died April 15, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 86 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years. &nbsp;

She was born in Quinter, KS on September 8, 1936, to Jacob and Theresa Phlieger Meyer, the fifth of ten children, and was baptized Christina Marie.&nbsp; 

She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on February 2, 1952.&nbsp; On August 14, 1952, Christina received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Mary Cleopha, later changing back to her baptismal name.&nbsp; She pronounced first vows on August 15, 1953 and final vows on September 9, 1957.

In 1968 S. Christina received her BS from Marymount in psychology; followed by a MS in education in 1972 from Kansas State University in Manhattan. In 1988 she received a Certificate in Graduate Studies in applied theology from Graduate Theological Union and School of Applied Theology. &nbsp;She taught in schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Chicago, IL; Silver City, NM; Aurora, IL; Fairbury, NE; Gorham, KS; and Gladstone, MI.&nbsp; 

S. Christina served on the Executive Council of the Congregation &nbsp;from 1979 to 1987. &nbsp;She served in several capacities in parish ministry after leaving the Council. She also served in Congregational Ministries as Director of Mission Appeals and Co-Coordinator of the CSJ Justice and Peace Center. &nbsp;In May, 2021, Sister Christina retired to the Motherhouse.

S. Christina Meyer was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. She is survived by five sisters and one brother.

A Bible Vigil Service will be held April 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Marcia Allen as the eulogist.&nbsp; The Mass of Christian Burial will be April 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel with Father Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Chaput-Buoy Mortuary, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; 

Memorials for Sister Christina may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters, P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901.&nbsp; 

For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-christina-meyer">https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-christina-meyer</a>Sister Christina Meyer died April 15, 2023, at Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia, KS.&nbsp; She was 86 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 71 years. &nbsp;She was born in Quinter, KS on September 8, 1936, to Jacob and Theresa Phlieger Meyer, the fifth of ten children, and was baptized Christina Marie.&nbsp; She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, KS on February 2, 1952.&nbsp; On August 14, 1952, Christina received the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph and was given the name Sister Mary Cleopha, later changing back to her baptismal name.&nbsp; She pronounced first vows on August 15, 1953 and final vows on September 9, 1957.In 1968 S. Christina received her BS from Marymount in psychology; followed by a MS in education in 1972 from Kansas State University in Manhattan. In 1988 she received a Certificate in Graduate Studies in applied theology from Graduate Theological Union and School of Applied Theology. &nbsp;She taught in schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Chicago, IL; Silver City, NM; Aurora, IL; Fairbury, NE; Gorham, KS; and Gladstone, MI.&nbsp; S. Christina served on the Executive Council of the Congregation &nbsp;from 1979 to 1987. &nbsp;She served in several capacities in parish ministry after leaving the Council. She also served in Congregational Ministries as Director of Mission Appeals and Co-Coordinator of the CSJ Justice and Peace Center. &nbsp;In May, 2021, Sister Christina retired to the Motherhouse.S. Christina Meyer was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. She is survived by five sisters and one brother.A Bible Vigil Service will be held April 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the Nazareth Motherhouse Chapel with Sister Marcia Allen as the eulogist.&nbsp; The Mass of Christian Burial will be April 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel with Father Barry Brinkman presiding.&nbsp; The burial will be in the Nazareth Motherhouse Cemetery.&nbsp; Chaput-Buoy Mortuary, 325 W. 6th&nbsp;St., Concordia, KS is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials for Sister Christina may be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph Health Care/ Retirement Fund or the Apostolic Works of the Sisters, P.O Box 279, Concordia, KS&nbsp; 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Sr. Christina Marie Meyer, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/sr-christina-meyer/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Sr. Christina Marie Meyer

Kathryn "Katie" Nadine Weckel&nbsp;passed away on August 23, 2020, at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas after a lengthy illness. Katie will be remembered as a loving wife of 69 years to Judge John Weckel, mother to her daughters: Sarah (Fred) Hays and Stephanie (Betsy Marietta). She adored her grandchildren: Ryan Hays of New York City and Nicholas Hays (Caycee) of Lincoln, Nebraska. She lived to see her only great grandchild, Harrison A. Hays.

Katie was born September 18, 1928 and raised in Salina by Nels and Adina Johnson. She lived in Salina most of her life. In 1951, she married John E. Weckel, also a lifelong Salina resident. Together they graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University where they were on the debate team.

She was a dedicated teacher having taught in Wamego, Topeka and Salina, Kansas, impacting the lives of hundreds of students. She is especially remembered for her time at St. John's Military School in Salina.

Katie will long be remembered for her many diverse activities. She was an excellent cook, an accomplished home decorator, and a wonderful seamstress. She was active in many organizations including Helianthus, Twentieth Century and PEO. She is perhaps best known as a Master Gardener, who graduated with the first master gardener class when it was reestablished in Salina. She went on to become its first volunteer coordinator serving four years in this position. Their first project was to convert the Kenwood Park composting site to the Kenwood Park Demonstration Garden. She was also one of the founders of the Saline County Horticulture Club. Katie always had one of the prettiest gardens in Salina and won scores of blue ribbons at gardening competitions. She was always willing to share her extensive knowledge with novice gardeners. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Salina.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to everyone who cared for Katie during her illness including Linda Phelps, Tony Pollock, and all the wonderful caregivers at Presbyterian Manor. Due to the current restrictions related to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to the Employee Christmas Fund at Presbyterian Manor or to Kansas Wesleyan University Scholarship Fund, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North 8th, Salina 67401.

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 </figure>Kathryn "Katie" Nadine Weckel&nbsp;passed away on August 23, 2020, at Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas after a lengthy illness. Katie will be remembered as a loving wife of 69 years to Judge John Weckel, mother to her daughters: Sarah (Fred) Hays and Stephanie (Betsy Marietta). She adored her grandchildren: Ryan Hays of New York City and Nicholas Hays (Caycee) of Lincoln, Nebraska. She lived to see her only great grandchild, Harrison A. Hays.Katie was born September 18, 1928 and raised in Salina by Nels and Adina Johnson. She lived in Salina most of her life. In 1951, she married John E. Weckel, also a lifelong Salina resident. Together they graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University where they were on the debate team.She was a dedicated teacher having taught in Wamego, Topeka and Salina, Kansas, impacting the lives of hundreds of students. She is especially remembered for her time at St. John's Military School in Salina.Katie will long be remembered for her many diverse activities. She was an excellent cook, an accomplished home decorator, and a wonderful seamstress. She was active in many organizations including Helianthus, Twentieth Century and PEO. She is perhaps best known as a Master Gardener, who graduated with the first master gardener class when it was reestablished in Salina. She went on to become its first volunteer coordinator serving four years in this position. Their first project was to convert the Kenwood Park composting site to the Kenwood Park Demonstration Garden. She was also one of the founders of the Saline County Horticulture Club. Katie always had one of the prettiest gardens in Salina and won scores of blue ribbons at gardening competitions. She was always willing to share her extensive knowledge with novice gardeners. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Salina.The family would like to extend their appreciation to everyone who cared for Katie during her illness including Linda Phelps, Tony Pollock, and all the wonderful caregivers at Presbyterian Manor. Due to the current restrictions related to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to the Employee Christmas Fund at Presbyterian Manor or to Kansas Wesleyan University Scholarship Fund, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North 8th, Salina 67401.

Kathryn "Katie" Nadine Weckel

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September 6, 1946 ~ April 16, 2023 (age 76)

KANOPOLIS - Karl “Buck” Ploutz, 76, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born September 6, 1946 in Ellsworth to Carl and Alice (Bray) Ploutz. 

Karl served in the United States Air Force with tours in Vietnam. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 174.

Karl married Gloria Janzen in Lorraine, KS on May 22, 1971. 

He was a retired school custodian, farmer and rancher, and worked for Chuck Andrews on his ranch. Beyond his associations and accomplishments, Karl was known for his sense of humor and jokes.

Karl is survived by his son Shawn Ploutz (Kendra) of Kanopolis; daughter Jill Jeremenko of Alexandria, VA; son Brian Ploutz (Erin) of Wichita, KS; grandchildren Blake Ploutz, Damon Jeremenko, Tori Ploutz, and Tristi Ploutz; sisters, Anita Schwerdtfeger and Linnea Beebe (Kent); and sister-in-law Jean Jones. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gloria; grandson Dalton Ploutz; brothers Ken and Bob Ploutz; and sister Janell Harris.

Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will be present 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Ellsworth First Presbyterian Church with military honors following at Kanopolis Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Kanopolis Fire Department or Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/notices/Karl-Ploutz">https://www.parsonsfh.com/notices/Karl-Ploutz</a>September 6, 1946 ~ April 16, 2023 (age 76)KANOPOLIS - Karl “Buck” Ploutz, 76, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Ellsworth, KS. He was born September 6, 1946 in Ellsworth to Carl and Alice (Bray) Ploutz. Karl served in the United States Air Force with tours in Vietnam. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 174.Karl married Gloria Janzen in Lorraine, KS on May 22, 1971. He was a retired school custodian, farmer and rancher, and worked for Chuck Andrews on his ranch. Beyond his associations and accomplishments, Karl was known for his sense of humor and jokes.Karl is survived by his son Shawn Ploutz (Kendra) of Kanopolis; daughter Jill Jeremenko of Alexandria, VA; son Brian Ploutz (Erin) of Wichita, KS; grandchildren Blake Ploutz, Damon Jeremenko, Tori Ploutz, and Tristi Ploutz; sisters, Anita Schwerdtfeger and Linnea Beebe (Kent); and sister-in-law Jean Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gloria; grandson Dalton Ploutz; brothers Ken and Bob Ploutz; and sister Janell Harris.Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will be present 6-8 p.m.Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Ellsworth First Presbyterian Church with military honors following at Kanopolis Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to the Kanopolis Fire Department or Ellsworth American Legion Post 174, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Karl-Ploutz/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Karl-Ploutz/1069072/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Karl "Buck" Ploutz, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parsonsfh.com/obituary/Karl-Ploutz/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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Evelyn Delores Zimmerman (Mundell), Colby

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Evelyn Delores Zimmerman, 88, of Colby, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born January 16, 1935, in Flagler, CO, to Homer and Marjorie (Clemans) Mundell. 

Evelyn was raised by her grandmother, Frances Adolph, and graduated from Winona High School. 

She then married Doyle J. Zimmerman on June 14, 1953, in Colby. To this union four children were born. 

Evelyn was a talented seamstress and made the kids clothing. She spent many years as a crossing guard for Colby Elementary School. In 1974, Doyle and Evelyn purchased Hi-Plains Implement. Evelyn went to work as the secretary and enjoyed working side-by-side with her husband until their retirement in 1999. 

In her free time, Evelyn enjoyed bowling, gardening, riding motorcycles, cooking and cheering on KU basketball. She also liked fishing and going to Trenton Lake. Evelyn had a sharp memory and enjoyed visiting during their regular “Saturday Night Friends Night.” She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Doyle; brothers Cy, Don, Jerry, Rich and Walt, and grandson Mitchell Zimmerman. Evelyn is survived by her children, Deb (Bob) Hedge of Salina, KS, Michael (Lynn) Zimmerman of Hays, KS, Diana (Tim) Flohrschutz of Union, MO, and Darla (Bruce) Jarmer, of Colby; grandchildren Miranda (Dalton) Marshall, Janessa Hedge, Audrey (Mike) Farmer, Nathan (Magdalene) Zimmerman, Drew (Amy) Zimmerman, Skylar Zimmerman, Tim Jr. (Salina) Flohrschutz, Tera (John) Toms, Chelsey (Aimee) Ferguson, Devan (Dane) Zielinski, Aylse (Dylan) Moss and Dylan Dumler; 18 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Irelyn Marshall, Kyler, Zach, Carson and Zaden Farmer, Hunter, Grayson and Amelia Flohrschutz, Maddisyn, Ellyannah, Trenton and Blake Toms, Everett and Etta Ferguson, Kaiden Zielinski, and Stella and Sutton Moss; great-great grandchild Blake Farmer; and sisters Marilyn Ayers and Judy Bastian. Visitation is 4-6:00 p.m., with a vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials may be made to Citizens Medical Center for the Oncology Department and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Zimmerman-Evelyn/5177243/">https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Zimmerman-Evelyn/5177243/</a>January 16th, 1935 - April 15th, 2023Evelyn Delores Zimmerman, 88, of Colby, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born January 16, 1935, in Flagler, CO, to Homer and Marjorie (Clemans) Mundell. Evelyn was raised by her grandmother, Frances Adolph, and graduated from Winona High School. She then married Doyle J. Zimmerman on June 14, 1953, in Colby. To this union four children were born. Evelyn was a talented seamstress and made the kids clothing. She spent many years as a crossing guard for Colby Elementary School. In 1974, Doyle and Evelyn purchased Hi-Plains Implement. Evelyn went to work as the secretary and enjoyed working side-by-side with her husband until their retirement in 1999. In her free time, Evelyn enjoyed bowling, gardening, riding motorcycles, cooking and cheering on KU basketball. She also liked fishing and going to Trenton Lake. Evelyn had a sharp memory and enjoyed visiting during their regular “Saturday Night Friends Night.” She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Doyle; brothers Cy, Don, Jerry, Rich and Walt, and grandson Mitchell Zimmerman. Evelyn is survived by her children, Deb (Bob) Hedge of Salina, KS, Michael (Lynn) Zimmerman of Hays, KS, Diana (Tim) Flohrschutz of Union, MO, and Darla (Bruce) Jarmer, of Colby; grandchildren Miranda (Dalton) Marshall, Janessa Hedge, Audrey (Mike) Farmer, Nathan (Magdalene) Zimmerman, Drew (Amy) Zimmerman, Skylar Zimmerman, Tim Jr. (Salina) Flohrschutz, Tera (John) Toms, Chelsey (Aimee) Ferguson, Devan (Dane) Zielinski, Aylse (Dylan) Moss and Dylan Dumler; 18 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Irelyn Marshall, Kyler, Zach, Carson and Zaden Farmer, Hunter, Grayson and Amelia Flohrschutz, Maddisyn, Ellyannah, Trenton and Blake Toms, Everett and Etta Ferguson, Kaiden Zielinski, and Stella and Sutton Moss; great-great grandchild Blake Farmer; and sisters Marilyn Ayers and Judy Bastian. Visitation is 4-6:00 p.m., with a vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to Citizens Medical Center for the Oncology Department and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Evelyn Delores Zimmerman (Mundell)

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Edna Marie Thomas, 100, of Salina, passed away Saturday, April 15th, 2023.

Edna was born in Russell County, Kansas on December 8, 1922, a daughter of Julia (Steinle) and Charles Letsch.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Frank) Svaty Eichelkraut of Sacramento, California, Carolyn Hutchins of Salina, Kansas; two sons, Gordon Svaty of Grand Island, Nebraska; Kenneth Svaty (Aileen) of Rowlett, Texas; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Betty Nelson, of Topeka, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; 10 siblings; and her granddaughter.

There will be no services. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery, Russell, Kansas.

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<h2>Edna Marie Svaty Thomas, Salina</h2><a href="https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27727969">https://www.carlsonfh.net/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27727969</a>December 8, 1922 - April 15, 2023Edna Marie Thomas, 100, of Salina, passed away Saturday, April 15th, 2023.Edna was born in Russell County, Kansas on December 8, 1922, a daughter of Julia (Steinle) and Charles Letsch.Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Frank) Svaty Eichelkraut of Sacramento, California, Carolyn Hutchins of Salina, Kansas; two sons, Gordon Svaty of Grand Island, Nebraska; Kenneth Svaty (Aileen) of Rowlett, Texas; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Betty Nelson, of Topeka, Kansas.She is preceded in death by her parents; 10 siblings; and her granddaughter.Edna's wishes were to be cremated.There will be no services. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery, Russell, Kansas.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Edna, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://tree.tributestore.com/?oId=27727969&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_descriptionundefined&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tree Store.</a>

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Robert Wayne Balding, 73, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 11:27 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS. Robert was born in Hardtner, KS on May 28, 1949, a son of Richard and Dorothy (Hoffman) Balding. Bob graduated from Nickerson High School in 1967. He then attended Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS and graduated from Kansas University, Lawrence, KS with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Bob and his family attended Countryside Covenant Church in McPherson for approximately 25 years, where Bob served as a faithful follower of Christ. Bob and Susan then attended CrossPoint Church, Hutchinson, KS. He served honorably for the United States Army where he was a part of the Special Forces Battalion. Bob was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor For Outstanding Service in connection with military operations against a hostile force during the Vietnam War. Bob was an accountant for many companies throughout his life in Hutchinson, Wichita, Topeka, McPherson and Rose Hill. Bob enjoyed reading, watching and playing golf with his buddies and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Bob was united in marriage to Susan Spence on June 7, 1975 in Hutchinson, KS. The young couple established their first home together in Hutchinson. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, Lance, Adam and Cindy. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Susan Balding, of McPherson, KS; his children, Lance Balding and his wife Lorrie, of Miami, FL, Adam Balding and his wife Hayley, of Apex, NC and Cindy Glover and her husband Brian of Bel Aire, KS; his sister Kathy Howes, of Hutchinson, KS and Pam Berns and her husband Bruce, of Perry, KS. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Trevor, Zachary, Atticus, Ahmya, Lily, Siri, Malachi, and a baby coming in May; other relatives; nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 24 and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 2715 with Mark Casebeer playing Taps. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Chapel in McPherson, KS. Memorials are to American Family Radio or Judicial Watch and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Wayne Balding, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Robert-Balding/#!/TributeWall">https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Robert-Balding/#!/TributeWall</a>May 28, 1949 - April 14, 2023Robert Wayne Balding, 73, of McPherson, KS, passed away at 11:27 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS. Robert was born in Hardtner, KS on May 28, 1949, a son of Richard and Dorothy (Hoffman) Balding. Bob graduated from Nickerson High School in 1967. He then attended Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS and graduated from Kansas University, Lawrence, KS with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Bob and his family attended Countryside Covenant Church in McPherson for approximately 25 years, where Bob served as a faithful follower of Christ. Bob and Susan then attended CrossPoint Church, Hutchinson, KS. He served honorably for the United States Army where he was a part of the Special Forces Battalion. Bob was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor For Outstanding Service in connection with military operations against a hostile force during the Vietnam War. Bob was an accountant for many companies throughout his life in Hutchinson, Wichita, Topeka, McPherson and Rose Hill. Bob enjoyed reading, watching and playing golf with his buddies and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Bob was united in marriage to Susan Spence on June 7, 1975 in Hutchinson, KS. The young couple established their first home together in Hutchinson. This union was blessed with the birth of three children, Lance, Adam and Cindy. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Susan Balding, of McPherson, KS; his children, Lance Balding and his wife Lorrie, of Miami, FL, Adam Balding and his wife Hayley, of Apex, NC and Cindy Glover and her husband Brian of Bel Aire, KS; his sister Kathy Howes, of Hutchinson, KS and Pam Berns and her husband Bruce, of Perry, KS. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Trevor, Zachary, Atticus, Ahmya, Lily, Siri, Malachi, and a baby coming in May; other relatives; nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 24 and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 2715 with Mark Casebeer playing Taps. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Chapel in McPherson, KS. Memorials are to American Family Radio or Judicial Watch and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Wayne Balding, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Robert Wayne Balding

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November 8, 1961 ~ April 14, 2023 (age 61)

Gregory Scott Salisbury, age 61 of Bennington, Kan., passed away unexpectedly at his home April 14, 2023.

Greg was born November 8, 1961. He met Melinda when they were 15 through their church, and they married on July 31, 1982, while attending Fort Hays together. The two made their first home in Hays before moving to Salina, Kan.

Greg graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1980 and went on to get a bachelor’s degree in biology at Fort Hays State University. In March 1981 while at Fort Hays, he joined the Kansas Army National Guard. 

After graduating Fort Hays in 1985, Greg worked as a game warden for the Kansas Wildlife and Parks department in Saline and Ottawa counties. In November 2021, Greg retired from the guard as a colonel after 40 years of service. He then retired from Wildlife and Parks in March 2022.

Greg loved teaching hunter education and working as the boating officer for Wildlife and Parks. He looked forward every year to the Smoky Hill River Festival and was a huge Chiefs fan. Throughout Greg’s life but especially during his year of retirement, he packed his days full of family, friends, and travel. He and Melinda traveled all over the world, but he loved being at home, taking morning walks with Melinda, working to maintain their property, and sitting outside enjoying the view and conversation with Melinda. He loved visiting and hosting his grandkids.

Greg is survived by his wife Melinda; his parents Larry and Kay Salisbury of Melvern, Kan.; son Brandon (Tamara) Salisbury of Conway Springs, Kan.; daughter Meghan (Corey) Redfern of Arma, Kan.; brother Randy of Overland Park, Kan.; six grandchildren and a large circle of friends.

A visitation will be Sunday, April 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina, KS. Memorial services will be Monday, April 24 at 10 a.m. at Bennington Bible Church, Bennington, KS. with a graveside service at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Manhattan, KS at 2 p.m. that afternoon.

Those wishing to honor his memory can make a donation to benefit Hunter Education by donating to the Greg Salisbury Memorial in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’s WildTrust donation program (<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Donate/WildTrust" target="_blank">https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Donate/WildTrust</a>).

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

<h2>Gregory Scott Salisbury, Bennington</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/notices/Gregory-Salisbury">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/notices/Gregory-Salisbury</a>November 8, 1961 ~ April 14, 2023 (age 61)Gregory Scott Salisbury, age 61 of Bennington, Kan., passed away unexpectedly at his home April 14, 2023.Greg was born November 8, 1961. He met Melinda when they were 15 through their church, and they married on July 31, 1982, while attending Fort Hays together. The two made their first home in Hays before moving to Salina, Kan.Greg graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1980 and went on to get a bachelor’s degree in biology at Fort Hays State University. In March 1981 while at Fort Hays, he joined the Kansas Army National Guard. After graduating Fort Hays in 1985, Greg worked as a game warden for the Kansas Wildlife and Parks department in Saline and Ottawa counties. In November 2021, Greg retired from the guard as a colonel after 40 years of service. He then retired from Wildlife and Parks in March 2022.Greg loved teaching hunter education and working as the boating officer for Wildlife and Parks. He looked forward every year to the Smoky Hill River Festival and was a huge Chiefs fan. Throughout Greg’s life but especially during his year of retirement, he packed his days full of family, friends, and travel. He and Melinda traveled all over the world, but he loved being at home, taking morning walks with Melinda, working to maintain their property, and sitting outside enjoying the view and conversation with Melinda. He loved visiting and hosting his grandkids.Greg is survived by his wife Melinda; his parents Larry and Kay Salisbury of Melvern, Kan.; son Brandon (Tamara) Salisbury of Conway Springs, Kan.; daughter Meghan (Corey) Redfern of Arma, Kan.; brother Randy of Overland Park, Kan.; six grandchildren and a large circle of friends.A visitation will be Sunday, April 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina, KS. Memorial services will be Monday, April 24 at 10 a.m. at Bennington Bible Church, Bennington, KS. with a graveside service at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Manhattan, KS at 2 p.m. that afternoon.Those wishing to honor his memory can make a donation to benefit Hunter Education by donating to the Greg Salisbury Memorial in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’s WildTrust donation program (<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Donate/WildTrust" target="_blank">https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Donate/WildTrust</a>).To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gregory-Salisbury/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gregory-Salisbury/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Gregory Scott Salisbury, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Gregory-Salisbury/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Gregory Scott Salisbury

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November 30, 2000 ~ April 14, 2023 (age 22)

SALINA –&nbsp;Parker Armstrong, 22, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023.&nbsp; He was born in Salina to Jeff and Kim (Montague) Armstrong.

Parker enjoyed robotics starting in high school and continuing with classes at Kansas State University, Salina where he was becoming a robotics engineer. 

He enjoyed working with his hands and created wood working and metal projects, both in and out of class. Dungeons and Dragons was a favorite hobby with close friends.&nbsp; He loved all things Star Wars,&nbsp; especially The Mandalorian. He also loved reading, writing stories, Greek mythology, and magic.&nbsp; Parker was an intellectual and loved the challenge of a debate. He was passionate about his thoughts and beliefs and had a huge heart. At home Parker liked to cook, creating his own recipes, and showing off his grill skills.

He was preceded by his grandparents, James and Paulette Armstrong; great-grandmother, Nellie Montague; and uncle, James Bryan&nbsp; (J.B.) Armstrong.

Parker is survived by his mother, Kim Armstrong of Salina; father, Jeff and Lorelei Armstrong of Hays; brother, Jacob Jones Armstrong of Salina; stepsiblings, Gavin Gentry of Hays, Cassidy Gentry of Dumas, TX, Samuel Leedom of Hays; cousins, Amber and Josh Schindler, Kory and Reagan Gomez , Kason Gomez; aunt and uncle, Julie and Mike Gomez of Maple Hill; and grandfather, Bob Montague.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Memorials may be made to the Salina Central High School Robotics Club. HORSEPOWER 3172.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/notices/Parker-Armstrong">https://www.ryanmortuary.com/notices/Parker-Armstrong</a>November 30, 2000 ~ April 14, 2023 (age 22)SALINA –&nbsp;Parker Armstrong, 22, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023.&nbsp; He was born in Salina to Jeff and Kim (Montague) Armstrong.Parker enjoyed robotics starting in high school and continuing with classes at Kansas State University, Salina where he was becoming a robotics engineer. He enjoyed working with his hands and created wood working and metal projects, both in and out of class. Dungeons and Dragons was a favorite hobby with close friends.&nbsp; He loved all things Star Wars,&nbsp; especially The Mandalorian. He also loved reading, writing stories, Greek mythology, and magic.&nbsp; Parker was an intellectual and loved the challenge of a debate. He was passionate about his thoughts and beliefs and had a huge heart. At home Parker liked to cook, creating his own recipes, and showing off his grill skills.He was preceded by his grandparents, James and Paulette Armstrong; great-grandmother, Nellie Montague; and uncle, James Bryan&nbsp; (J.B.) Armstrong.Parker is survived by his mother, Kim Armstrong of Salina; father, Jeff and Lorelei Armstrong of Hays; brother, Jacob Jones Armstrong of Salina; stepsiblings, Gavin Gentry of Hays, Cassidy Gentry of Dumas, TX, Samuel Leedom of Hays; cousins, Amber and Josh Schindler, Kory and Reagan Gomez , Kason Gomez; aunt and uncle, Julie and Mike Gomez of Maple Hill; and grandfather, Bob Montague.A celebration of life will be held at a future date.Memorials may be made to the Salina Central High School Robotics Club. HORSEPOWER 3172.

Parker Armstrong

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Vanessa J. Leite, PhD., passed away on April 7, 2023, after a short, yet courageous, battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones throughout her battle and at her passing. Her strength and grace during her cancer fight was profound and she never once complained or felt sorry for herself.

Vanessa was born on May 16, 1978, to Armin and Elizabeth (Unruh) Klassen in Filadelfia, Paraguay. During her early years, you could always find her playing outside in the dirt with the dogs, playing with her friends, visiting at her grandparents’ house, getting treats from Oma, fixing something with Opa, or swimming in their pool (once we got all the frogs out of course). She had a wonderful childhood in Paraguay.

In 1983, Vanessa, her mom, and her sisters, Tanya and Olivia, moved to Newton, KS. After living there a short time, her mom met and married Alcione (Al) Leite in 1984. This union brought Vanessa a brother and a favorite playmate, Dustin Leite. &nbsp;In 1986, Al adopted all three of the girls, and we all became the Leite Family.

Throughout her life, Vanessa would make fast friends with anyone. Her sense of humor and shenanigans always made her someone that people gravitated towards. Her laugh was one of the BEST laughs ever and if you could get her laughing, it made you feel like you were on top of the world. The loss of her is felt deeply by hundreds of people, all who felt an intense connection to her.

Vanessa loved to play sports, especially soccer, and was always stronger and faster than most of the boys. In fact, there were times, as a child, that people thought she was a boy because of how she dressed and behaved. Some of her favorite things to do were to ride her banana seat bike around town, play kick the can, climb trees, beat her siblings in Super Mario, make forts, and go mess around down by Sand Creek and hope that we didn’t fall in. She also enjoyed watching scary movies while one of her sisters sat on the stairs as a lookout for her parents, so she could warn her if she needed to turn off the movie quickly. One year for Christmas, our brother put her present in a Barbie box, and Vanessa opened it and started crying. She DID NOT want a Barbie! Once she opened the box, she was relieved to see that it was actually an action figure.

Vanessa attended Newton Public School and graduated in 1996. After graduation, she attended Cowley County Community College for one year before transferring to Bethel College. She graduated from Bethel College in 2001 with a bachelor of arts in biology and German, which had been her first language in Paraguay. While at Bethel, she studied abroad in Germany and Costa Rica and played forward on the women’s soccer team. She is still one of the top three goal scorers there with 103 goals scored.

Bethel is also where she met the love of her life, Matthew Westerman, and the group of women that she would call her best friends for 24+ years. She had an intense bond with these women, and they had many adventures and trips over the years. Most memorable were their float trips on the Elk River where she always made sure to give her “Vanessa glare” at the men trying to vye for their attention. She made sure to spend a couple of days with them when she would come home for the holidays.

After graduation from Bethel, Vanessa did voluntary service at the Richard M. Cohen AIDS hospice in San Francisco, CA, where she helped homeless men who were dying from AIDS. This experience really opened her heart to those in need, and she gave of her time and talents throughout her life. After working at the hospice, she moved back to Newton and worked at Prairie View Mental Health Hospital for several years.

In 2005, Vanessa moved to Kansas City where she became a certified personal trainer. During that time, she specialized in training women and helping them feel more confident inside and out. She also began competing in figure competitions and won several trophies. She spent many weekends traveling back to Newton or McPherson to love on and spoil her six nephews. Being Auntie Nessa was one of her titles that she was most proud of.

In 2011, Vanessa moved to Fresno, CA to attend Alliant University to study Forensic Psychology. She earned her doctorate in Forensic Psychology in 2016. She began her career with Coalinga State Hospital as an intern in 2015 and over the next eight years, she would work her way up to senior psychologist specialist in the Assessment Center.

In May 2018, she opened K &amp; L Clinical Forensic Practice with her best friend and business partner, Tamar Kenworthy, PsyD., who had been her professor at Alliant University. In her practice, Vanessa was a mentor to doctoral students, and she was highly respected, both personally and professionally, by the various individuals that she worked with. She worked with local courts and attorneys conducting forensic evaluations and assessments of clients. She was extremely goal-oriented and always looked for ways to expand their practice.

In Fresno, Vanessa enjoyed hiking, watching movies and the Golden Girls, hanging out with friends at the local wineries, taking trips to the beach, and working out. She worked out at Title 29 Fitness where it was known that the men working out would peek over and see what she was lifting so that they could add just a little more weight to their bar!! Vanessa really enjoyed eating and was known to eat several plates of food and then ask if she could eat everyone else’s leftovers. Her favorite food was anything that her mom, Betty, would cook, especially Brazilian food. She loved spending time with her precious rescue dogs, Moose, Bear, and Zero, and with her best friend, Tamar and her sons, Logan and Cole. Vanessa was a second mother to those boys and had a special bond with them.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert G. and Myrtle Unruh, fiancé, Matthew Westerman, a nephew, Gabriel Fetsch, and biological father, Armin Klassen.

She is survived by her parents, Alcione (Al) and Elizabeth (Betty) Leite, her sisters, Tanya Leite, Olivia Fetsch (Clay), Sophia Klassen (Bruno González), and Pia Klassen, and brother, Dustin Leite, as well as her stepmother, Bodil Klassen, brother-in-law, Jeremy Chalfant, and her nephews, Ayden, Sylas, Corbyn, and Zeke Chalfant; Owen and Dylan Fetsch; Bruno Gabriel González and nieces, Isabella Maldonado and Viktoria González. She is also survived by a host of family members and friends in Brazil, Paraguay, Germany and Austria as well as in the U.S.

Vanessa’s wishes were to have her ashes spread at her grandfather’s experimental farm in The Chaco, Paraguay. Her family and friends will travel there in 2024.

A Celebration of Life is planned for May 28, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the CRU Winery in Madera, CA. A second Celebration of Life will be on June 4, 2023, at Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fresnobullyrescue.org/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1681838795533945&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PiUiYhkq0fCWh49bM25q1" target="_blank">https://fresnobullyrescue.org/</a><wbr style="border: 0px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x:0; --tw-border-spacing-y:0; --tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;">&nbsp;(or your local animal rescue) or to the Women and Children Combating Cancer Grant at the McPherson County Community Foundation&nbsp;<a href="https://mccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1276">https://mccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1276</a>.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Vanessa Leite, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/0c70e544-3dcc-469b-9102-fd6511dc4c84" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

<h2>Vanessa Leite</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/vanessa-leite">https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/vanessa-leite</a>May 16, 1978 - April 7, 2023Vanessa J. Leite, PhD., passed away on April 7, 2023, after a short, yet courageous, battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones throughout her battle and at her passing. Her strength and grace during her cancer fight was profound and she never once complained or felt sorry for herself.Vanessa was born on May 16, 1978, to Armin and Elizabeth (Unruh) Klassen in Filadelfia, Paraguay. During her early years, you could always find her playing outside in the dirt with the dogs, playing with her friends, visiting at her grandparents’ house, getting treats from Oma, fixing something with Opa, or swimming in their pool (once we got all the frogs out of course). She had a wonderful childhood in Paraguay.In 1983, Vanessa, her mom, and her sisters, Tanya and Olivia, moved to Newton, KS. After living there a short time, her mom met and married Alcione (Al) Leite in 1984. This union brought Vanessa a brother and a favorite playmate, Dustin Leite. &nbsp;In 1986, Al adopted all three of the girls, and we all became the Leite Family.Throughout her life, Vanessa would make fast friends with anyone. Her sense of humor and shenanigans always made her someone that people gravitated towards. Her laugh was one of the BEST laughs ever and if you could get her laughing, it made you feel like you were on top of the world. The loss of her is felt deeply by hundreds of people, all who felt an intense connection to her.Vanessa loved to play sports, especially soccer, and was always stronger and faster than most of the boys. In fact, there were times, as a child, that people thought she was a boy because of how she dressed and behaved. Some of her favorite things to do were to ride her banana seat bike around town, play kick the can, climb trees, beat her siblings in Super Mario, make forts, and go mess around down by Sand Creek and hope that we didn’t fall in. She also enjoyed watching scary movies while one of her sisters sat on the stairs as a lookout for her parents, so she could warn her if she needed to turn off the movie quickly. One year for Christmas, our brother put her present in a Barbie box, and Vanessa opened it and started crying. She DID NOT want a Barbie! Once she opened the box, she was relieved to see that it was actually an action figure.Vanessa attended Newton Public School and graduated in 1996. After graduation, she attended Cowley County Community College for one year before transferring to Bethel College. She graduated from Bethel College in 2001 with a bachelor of arts in biology and German, which had been her first language in Paraguay. While at Bethel, she studied abroad in Germany and Costa Rica and played forward on the women’s soccer team. She is still one of the top three goal scorers there with 103 goals scored.Bethel is also where she met the love of her life, Matthew Westerman, and the group of women that she would call her best friends for 24+ years. She had an intense bond with these women, and they had many adventures and trips over the years. Most memorable were their float trips on the Elk River where she always made sure to give her “Vanessa glare” at the men trying to vye for their attention. She made sure to spend a couple of days with them when she would come home for the holidays.After graduation from Bethel, Vanessa did voluntary service at the Richard M. Cohen AIDS hospice in San Francisco, CA, where she helped homeless men who were dying from AIDS. This experience really opened her heart to those in need, and she gave of her time and talents throughout her life. After working at the hospice, she moved back to Newton and worked at Prairie View Mental Health Hospital for several years.In 2005, Vanessa moved to Kansas City where she became a certified personal trainer. During that time, she specialized in training women and helping them feel more confident inside and out. She also began competing in figure competitions and won several trophies. She spent many weekends traveling back to Newton or McPherson to love on and spoil her six nephews. Being Auntie Nessa was one of her titles that she was most proud of.In 2011, Vanessa moved to Fresno, CA to attend Alliant University to study Forensic Psychology. She earned her doctorate in Forensic Psychology in 2016. She began her career with Coalinga State Hospital as an intern in 2015 and over the next eight years, she would work her way up to senior psychologist specialist in the Assessment Center.In May 2018, she opened K &amp; L Clinical Forensic Practice with her best friend and business partner, Tamar Kenworthy, PsyD., who had been her professor at Alliant University. In her practice, Vanessa was a mentor to doctoral students, and she was highly respected, both personally and professionally, by the various individuals that she worked with. She worked with local courts and attorneys conducting forensic evaluations and assessments of clients. She was extremely goal-oriented and always looked for ways to expand their practice.In Fresno, Vanessa enjoyed hiking, watching movies and the Golden Girls, hanging out with friends at the local wineries, taking trips to the beach, and working out. She worked out at Title 29 Fitness where it was known that the men working out would peek over and see what she was lifting so that they could add just a little more weight to their bar!! Vanessa really enjoyed eating and was known to eat several plates of food and then ask if she could eat everyone else’s leftovers. Her favorite food was anything that her mom, Betty, would cook, especially Brazilian food. She loved spending time with her precious rescue dogs, Moose, Bear, and Zero, and with her best friend, Tamar and her sons, Logan and Cole. Vanessa was a second mother to those boys and had a special bond with them.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert G. and Myrtle Unruh, fiancé, Matthew Westerman, a nephew, Gabriel Fetsch, and biological father, Armin Klassen.She is survived by her parents, Alcione (Al) and Elizabeth (Betty) Leite, her sisters, Tanya Leite, Olivia Fetsch (Clay), Sophia Klassen (Bruno González), and Pia Klassen, and brother, Dustin Leite, as well as her stepmother, Bodil Klassen, brother-in-law, Jeremy Chalfant, and her nephews, Ayden, Sylas, Corbyn, and Zeke Chalfant; Owen and Dylan Fetsch; Bruno Gabriel González and nieces, Isabella Maldonado and Viktoria González. She is also survived by a host of family members and friends in Brazil, Paraguay, Germany and Austria as well as in the U.S.Vanessa’s wishes were to have her ashes spread at her grandfather’s experimental farm in The Chaco, Paraguay. Her family and friends will travel there in 2024.A Celebration of Life is planned for May 28, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the CRU Winery in Madera, CA. A second Celebration of Life will be on June 4, 2023, at Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fresnobullyrescue.org/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1681838795533945&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PiUiYhkq0fCWh49bM25q1" target="_blank">https://fresnobullyrescue.org/</a><wbr style="border: 0px solid rgb(229, 231, 235); box-sizing: border-box; --tw-border-spacing-x:0; --tw-border-spacing-y:0; --tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;">&nbsp;(or your local animal rescue) or to the Women and Children Combating Cancer Grant at the McPherson County Community Foundation&nbsp;<a href="https://mccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1276">https://mccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1276</a>.To send flowers to the family in memory of Vanessa Leite, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/0c70e544-3dcc-469b-9102-fd6511dc4c84" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Vanessa Leite

Thomas A. “Tom” Frederking, of Plainville, KS, passed away on April 12, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. He was born on May 8, 1960, in Ellsworth, KS to Theodore C. and Saundra (McGee) Frederking. He married Lori J. Panzer on October 17, 1981, in Hays, KS. They were blessed with four children: Shawn, Brandon, Katelyn, and Logan.

Tom grew up in&nbsp;Sylvan Grove, KS&nbsp;and graduated from&nbsp;Sylvan&nbsp;Unified&nbsp;High School&nbsp;in 1978. He then went on&nbsp;to Barton County Community&nbsp;College&nbsp;for a year.&nbsp;Tom was an oilfield sales manager for Crawford Supply for&nbsp;the past&nbsp;7&nbsp;years, and before that he worked many years for Harbison-Fischer.&nbsp;

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and&nbsp;4th&nbsp;Degree Member of the&nbsp;Knights of Columbus Council 1857.

Tom&nbsp;never met a stranger. To him, everyone was just a friend he hadn’t yet met. He&nbsp;was an avid KU Basketball fan. He enjoyed youth sports through coaching&nbsp;and refereeing, starting when he was 21 years old&nbsp;in&nbsp;1981&nbsp;until 2019. He was head&nbsp;boys’&nbsp;basketball coach for Plainville Cardinals from 2004 through 2008.&nbsp;He also&nbsp;enjoyed playing cards at Ruder Oil&nbsp;and never hesitated to take money from all the guys!&nbsp;He loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren.&nbsp;Some of Tom’s favorite&nbsp;times&nbsp;were those&nbsp;spent&nbsp;together&nbsp;at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Tom is survived by his wife, Lori of the home in Plainville; children: Shawn Frederking and fiancé Bradi Blanco of Edmond, OK, Brandon Frederking (Kendra) of Bentonville, AR, Katelyn Dunlap (Michael) of Ottawa, KS, and Logan Frederking of Kansas City, MO;&nbsp;siblings: Richard Frederking (Brenda) of Plainville, Dale Frederking of Russellville, AR, Tracy Frederking of Sylvan Grove, KS, and Joanna&nbsp;Donley (Tracy) of Salina, KS; step-mother, Ruby Frederking of Russellville, AR; and three grandchildren: Harper, Henry, and Addison Jo.

He is preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;Theodore&nbsp;and Saundra Frederking.

Tom was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed&nbsp;life,&nbsp;and cherished his family and friends. Although he was taken from us far too soon, we know that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be remembered in love.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial was at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Health Center or Sacred Heart Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease&nbsp;Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com/">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

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 </figure>Thomas A. “Tom” Frederking, of Plainville, KS, passed away on April 12, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. He was born on May 8, 1960, in Ellsworth, KS to Theodore C. and Saundra (McGee) Frederking. He married Lori J. Panzer on October 17, 1981, in Hays, KS. They were blessed with four children: Shawn, Brandon, Katelyn, and Logan.Tom grew up in&nbsp;Sylvan Grove, KS&nbsp;and graduated from&nbsp;Sylvan&nbsp;Unified&nbsp;High School&nbsp;in 1978. He then went on&nbsp;to Barton County Community&nbsp;College&nbsp;for a year.&nbsp;Tom was an oilfield sales manager for Crawford Supply for&nbsp;the past&nbsp;7&nbsp;years, and before that he worked many years for Harbison-Fischer.&nbsp;He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and&nbsp;4th&nbsp;Degree Member of the&nbsp;Knights of Columbus Council 1857.Tom&nbsp;never met a stranger. To him, everyone was just a friend he hadn’t yet met. He&nbsp;was an avid KU Basketball fan. He enjoyed youth sports through coaching&nbsp;and refereeing, starting when he was 21 years old&nbsp;in&nbsp;1981&nbsp;until 2019. He was head&nbsp;boys’&nbsp;basketball coach for Plainville Cardinals from 2004 through 2008.&nbsp;He also&nbsp;enjoyed playing cards at Ruder Oil&nbsp;and never hesitated to take money from all the guys!&nbsp;He loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren.&nbsp;Some of Tom’s favorite&nbsp;times&nbsp;were those&nbsp;spent&nbsp;together&nbsp;at the Lake of the Ozarks.Tom is survived by his wife, Lori of the home in Plainville; children: Shawn Frederking and fiancé Bradi Blanco of Edmond, OK, Brandon Frederking (Kendra) of Bentonville, AR, Katelyn Dunlap (Michael) of Ottawa, KS, and Logan Frederking of Kansas City, MO;&nbsp;siblings: Richard Frederking (Brenda) of Plainville, Dale Frederking of Russellville, AR, Tracy Frederking of Sylvan Grove, KS, and Joanna&nbsp;Donley (Tracy) of Salina, KS; step-mother, Ruby Frederking of Russellville, AR; and three grandchildren: Harper, Henry, and Addison Jo.He is preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;Theodore&nbsp;and Saundra Frederking.Tom was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed&nbsp;life,&nbsp;and cherished his family and friends. Although he was taken from us far too soon, we know that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be remembered in love.A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial was at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Health Center or Sacred Heart Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease&nbsp;Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com/">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

Thomas A. 'Tom' Frederking

Betty Jean Robinson, 94, of Perham, Minn., passed away on April 9, 2023, of natural causes.

The oldest child of Maurice and Goldie (True) Harding, she was born 
on May 28, 1928, in rural Cheney, Kansas, and graduated from Cheney High 
School in 1946. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in home 
economics and art at Kansas State University in 1950, later completing 
postgraduate studies at Fort Hays University and the University of 
Minnesota.

While at K-State, Betty Jean met George H. Robinson, and they were 
married in the chapel there on January 27, 1951. They were blessed to 
have three children: Eugene, George and Audrey.

Betty Jean started her career in K-State Extension Education as the 
first home demonstration agent for Lincoln County. She also served as 
home agent for nearby Ellis County and as associate 4-H agent for 
Sedgwick County. Later, she served as dietitian to the first men's 
dormitory at Fort Hays University.

Upon the death of George's brother and business partner Wallace, 
Betty Jean helped her husband run their truck stop, the Robinson 
Transport Inn, and their creamery, Kings Kwality Ice Cream, in Hays, 
Kan. An adventurous capable woman, she spent two summers as the chef for
 Wagons Ho, a covered wagon tourist experience based on the historic 
Butterfield Trail near Quinter, Kan.

Arriving in rural Perham in 1968, Betty Jean substitute-taught for a 
few years at Perham High School and taught adult education classes. She 
volunteered as a 4-H project leader, judged 4-H fairs for many years and
 was active with the Minnesota Horticulture Society. A University of 
Minnesota Master Gardener, Betty Jean, together with George, grew a 
bounty of fruit and vegetables in their Boedigheimer Lake garden.

True to her Christian faith, Betty Jean served her church as a youth 
leader, choir member, board member (including chairing the board) and 
treasurer of United Methodist Women. She also taught both children's and
 adult Sunday School. While serving 25 years as the Perham United 
Methodist Church historian, she authored history booklets commemorating 
church centennials.

A creative spirit, Betty Jean said she was never happier than when 
she was arranging flowers or painting with watercolors. Welcomed into 
the folds of the Perham art community, she took painting classes and 
advanced her skills. She shared her knowledge and passion for watercolor
 by teaching painting to fellow retirees while wintering in her Texas 
retirement community and summering at home in Perham.

Struggling with the pain of rheumatoid arthritis for decades, Betty 
Jean said she was eternally grateful for the loving care her family 
members provided. Even though her physical capabilities diminished over 
time, her mind remained sharp, and her curiosity about the natural world
 proved to be inexhaustible.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Robinson, and 
sisters Maxine Harding and Joan Kannarr. She is survived by her sister 
Darlene Hansen and brother Richard (Marie) Harding; two sons, Eugene 
(Julie Olson) Robinson and George (Carla) Robinson; and daughter, Audrey
 (Craig) Robinson Favorito.

Betty Jean's pride and joy were her ten grandchildren and three-plus great-grandchildren (one on the way).

A memorial service will be held at Perham United Methodist Church on 
June 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests 
donations be made to the Perham United Methodist Church in her memory.

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 </figure>Betty Jean Robinson, 94, of Perham, Minn., passed away on April 9, 2023, of natural causes.The oldest child of Maurice and Goldie (True) Harding, she was born 
on May 28, 1928, in rural Cheney, Kansas, and graduated from Cheney High 
School in 1946. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in home 
economics and art at Kansas State University in 1950, later completing 
postgraduate studies at Fort Hays University and the University of 
Minnesota.While at K-State, Betty Jean met George H. Robinson, and they were 
married in the chapel there on January 27, 1951. They were blessed to 
have three children: Eugene, George and Audrey.Betty Jean started her career in K-State Extension Education as the 
first home demonstration agent for Lincoln County. She also served as 
home agent for nearby Ellis County and as associate 4-H agent for 
Sedgwick County. Later, she served as dietitian to the first men's 
dormitory at Fort Hays University.Upon the death of George's brother and business partner Wallace, 
Betty Jean helped her husband run their truck stop, the Robinson 
Transport Inn, and their creamery, Kings Kwality Ice Cream, in Hays, 
Kan. An adventurous capable woman, she spent two summers as the chef for
 Wagons Ho, a covered wagon tourist experience based on the historic 
Butterfield Trail near Quinter, Kan.Arriving in rural Perham in 1968, Betty Jean substitute-taught for a 
few years at Perham High School and taught adult education classes. She 
volunteered as a 4-H project leader, judged 4-H fairs for many years and
 was active with the Minnesota Horticulture Society. A University of 
Minnesota Master Gardener, Betty Jean, together with George, grew a 
bounty of fruit and vegetables in their Boedigheimer Lake garden.True to her Christian faith, Betty Jean served her church as a youth 
leader, choir member, board member (including chairing the board) and 
treasurer of United Methodist Women. She also taught both children's and
 adult Sunday School. While serving 25 years as the Perham United 
Methodist Church historian, she authored history booklets commemorating 
church centennials.A creative spirit, Betty Jean said she was never happier than when 
she was arranging flowers or painting with watercolors. Welcomed into 
the folds of the Perham art community, she took painting classes and 
advanced her skills. She shared her knowledge and passion for watercolor
 by teaching painting to fellow retirees while wintering in her Texas 
retirement community and summering at home in Perham.Struggling with the pain of rheumatoid arthritis for decades, Betty 
Jean said she was eternally grateful for the loving care her family 
members provided. Even though her physical capabilities diminished over 
time, her mind remained sharp, and her curiosity about the natural world
 proved to be inexhaustible.She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Robinson, and 
sisters Maxine Harding and Joan Kannarr. She is survived by her sister 
Darlene Hansen and brother Richard (Marie) Harding; two sons, Eugene 
(Julie Olson) Robinson and George (Carla) Robinson; and daughter, Audrey
 (Craig) Robinson Favorito.Betty Jean's pride and joy were her ten grandchildren and three-plus great-grandchildren (one on the way).A memorial service will be held at Perham United Methodist Church on 
June 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests 
donations be made to the Perham United Methodist Church in her memory.

Betty Jean Robinson

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John L. Schrag, 87, passed away on March 4, 2023. John was born on July 7, 1935 near Moundridge, Kansas, the son of Martin C. and Elsie (Stucky) Schrag. John married Hulda Voth on October 26, 1954 at Tabor Mennonite Church. They started married life together in Denver where John completed his 1W service as a baker’s assistant at Denver General Hospital. John worked in the manufacturing field his whole career with stints at the Hesston Corp, DMI, and the Bradbury Company, among others. Some of his titles included draftsman, experimental engineer, plant superintendent, and production supervisor. John passed his mechanical aptitude on to his children, and lots of time was spent together working on projects in the garage and workshop. John loved his family and he loved giving back to the community. There are many fond memories of him mowing the alfalfa field and hosting weekly softball games for community youth.

In retirement, he used his creativity writing poetry to keep his mind sharp. His goal was to do one 6-line poem each day that he shared with his friends and family. John’s faith was important to him, and he lived it 24/7. Those remaining to celebrate his life include his children Connie, Oris (Kathy), James (MaryBeth), Steve (Marsha), and grandchildren Allison (Ky), Liz (Matt), Nik, Amy, Kelli, and Adam. John is also survived by his sister Twila (Rick) Norris. His wife, parents, and sisters Helen Wehry and Carol Penner preceded John in death. A Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at Faith Mennonite Church, 2100 N. Anderson Ave, Newton, KS. Memorial gifts may be made to Kidron Bethel, in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS., 67062.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John LeRoy Schrag please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>John LeRoy Schrag</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/John-Schrag/#!/TributeWall">https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/John-Schrag/#!/TributeWall</a>July 7, 1935 - March 4, 2023John L. Schrag, 87, passed away on March 4, 2023. John was born on July 7, 1935 near Moundridge, Kansas, the son of Martin C. and Elsie (Stucky) Schrag. John married Hulda Voth on October 26, 1954 at Tabor Mennonite Church. They started married life together in Denver where John completed his 1W service as a baker’s assistant at Denver General Hospital. John worked in the manufacturing field his whole career with stints at the Hesston Corp, DMI, and the Bradbury Company, among others. Some of his titles included draftsman, experimental engineer, plant superintendent, and production supervisor. John passed his mechanical aptitude on to his children, and lots of time was spent together working on projects in the garage and workshop. John loved his family and he loved giving back to the community. There are many fond memories of him mowing the alfalfa field and hosting weekly softball games for community youth.In retirement, he used his creativity writing poetry to keep his mind sharp. His goal was to do one 6-line poem each day that he shared with his friends and family. John’s faith was important to him, and he lived it 24/7. Those remaining to celebrate his life include his children Connie, Oris (Kathy), James (MaryBeth), Steve (Marsha), and grandchildren Allison (Ky), Liz (Matt), Nik, Amy, Kelli, and Adam. John is also survived by his sister Twila (Rick) Norris. His wife, parents, and sisters Helen Wehry and Carol Penner preceded John in death. A Celebration of Life service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at Faith Mennonite Church, 2100 N. Anderson Ave, Newton, KS. Memorial gifts may be made to Kidron Bethel, in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS., 67062. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John LeRoy Schrag please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wigginsfuneralhomes.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

John LeRoy Schrag

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Richard “Dick” Stover was born July 16, 1942 in Beloit, KS to Henry and Margaret Stover. He peacefully left this world at 3:15 p.m. April 14th, 2023 at Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home Beloit, KS at the age of 80 years old. 

He had two older siblings, sister Johanna and brother John “Al” and a younger brother Thomas.

Dick grew up in Beloit and attended grade and high school at St. John’s Catholic School graduating with the class of 1960. He was active in football, basketball, and track and loved to play baseball in the summer and was a big LA Dodgers fan.

Following graduation, he attended K-State for a year followed by Fort Hays State for a semester. 

He worked during the winters for Farmway Coop for several years but his true love was farming. He took over the family farm with his brother Al after his dad passed away. Even in the last few years of his life, he loved to talk farming and going for a ride to see how the crops were doing. 

Dick joined the National Guard and was very proud to have served his country. 

He has been a faithful and lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church and even when out of town, always found a church to attend. He was also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dick has always been a true sports fan. He and his brother Al were Chiefs season ticket holders for 40 years. He drove all over the state to watch basketball whether he knew anyone playing or not. Dick was a walking encyclopedia of sports knowledge and loved following his nieces and nephews and even great-nieces and nephews throughout their high school and college sports careers. Dick had quite a collection of sports cards and Sports Illustrated magazines.

Dick loved to gamble and was known to fly to Las Vegas every year either by himself or with his brother Tom or other friends. Dick also enjoyed the horse races in Grand Island and local casinos with friends.

Dick never married or had kids of his own so his family was extremely important to him. He had a great relationship with his siblings, nieces and nephews, and also his great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Margaret Stover, sister-in-law Janice Stover, brother-in-law Kenny Peters, nephew Dennis Stover, and great-nephew Jake Bowers. 

He is survived by his sister Johanna Peters of Wichita, brother Al Stover of Beloit, brother Tom and wife Karen Stover of Beloit, and many nieces and nephews. 

Dick was a very generous supporter and his life impacted many. He will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the temporary St. John's Church location (former Dollar General building). A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home, and visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the rosary service begins. 

Memorials may be given to the St. John's Restoration Project or St. John's Schools.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Richard "Dick" Stover, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/richard-dick-stover/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Richard 'Dick' Stover, Beloit</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/richard-dick-stover">https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/richard-dick-stover</a>July 16, 1942 - April 14, 2023Richard “Dick” Stover was born July 16, 1942 in Beloit, KS to Henry and Margaret Stover. He peacefully left this world at 3:15 p.m. April 14th, 2023 at Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home Beloit, KS at the age of 80 years old. He had two older siblings, sister Johanna and brother John “Al” and a younger brother Thomas. Dick grew up in Beloit and attended grade and high school at St. John’s Catholic School graduating with the class of 1960. He was active in football, basketball, and track and loved to play baseball in the summer and was a big LA Dodgers fan. Following graduation, he attended K-State for a year followed by Fort Hays State for a semester. He worked during the winters for Farmway Coop for several years but his true love was farming. He took over the family farm with his brother Al after his dad passed away. Even in the last few years of his life, he loved to talk farming and going for a ride to see how the crops were doing. Dick joined the National Guard and was very proud to have served his country. He has been a faithful and lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church and even when out of town, always found a church to attend. He was also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; &nbsp;Dick has always been a true sports fan. He and his brother Al were Chiefs season ticket holders for 40 years. He drove all over the state to watch basketball whether he knew anyone playing or not. Dick was a walking encyclopedia of sports knowledge and loved following his nieces and nephews and even great-nieces and nephews throughout their high school and college sports careers. Dick had quite a collection of sports cards and Sports Illustrated magazines.Dick loved to gamble and was known to fly to Las Vegas every year either by himself or with his brother Tom or other friends. Dick also enjoyed the horse races in Grand Island and local casinos with friends.Dick never married or had kids of his own so his family was extremely important to him. He had a great relationship with his siblings, nieces and nephews, and also his great-nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Margaret Stover, sister-in-law Janice Stover, brother-in-law Kenny Peters, nephew Dennis Stover, and great-nephew Jake Bowers. He is survived by his sister Johanna Peters of Wichita, brother Al Stover of Beloit, brother Tom and wife Karen Stover of Beloit, and many nieces and nephews. Dick was a very generous supporter and his life impacted many. He will be deeply missed.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the temporary St. John's Church location (former Dollar General building). A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home, and visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the rosary service begins. Memorials may be given to the St. John's Restoration Project or St. John's Schools.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Richard "Dick" Stover, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/richard-dick-stover/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Richard 'Dick' Stover

Pastor Earl Jack Haggard, 69, of Cawker City, Kansas, and formerly of
 Russell, Kansas, entered into his eternal reward on &nbsp;Thursday, April 
13, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System Hospital in Kansas 
City, Kansas.

Earl was born on February 9, 1954, in Abilene, Kansas, the son of 
Cliff Youngblood “Jack” and Delores May (Rager) Haggard.&nbsp; The family 
moved to Texas and Earl lived there until he was in the 6th 
grade then moved back to Abilene.&nbsp; He finished his schooling at Abilene 
High School in the class of 1972.&nbsp; He met, fell in love, and was united 
in marriage to Paula Miles on December 16, 1977, in Huntington, 
Indiana.&nbsp; From this union Earl and Paula were blessed with a daughter 
Hannah.&nbsp; Early in life, he was called into full time Christian Ministry.
 Through his affiliation with the United Brethren Church, and the United
 Methodist Church, he served churches in Colby, Abilene, Gypsum, Kipp, 
Russell Otterbein, Bunker Hill, Independence, Cawker City and Glen Elder
 Kansas. He also served in Junction City, Ohio. He enjoyed researching 
genealogy, reading, watching crime TV, spending time with his friends 
and family and was a fanatical Dallas Cowboys fan.

The surviving family includes his wife Paula, daughter Hannah and dog
 Archibald Oscar all of the home.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his 
parents, brother Dean Haggard, special aunt Bertie Boaz, who helped 
raise him, and his beloved dog, Brutus Alexander.

A celebration of Pastor Earl’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on 
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Otterbein United Methodist Church in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Later that day, a graveside service will be held at 
3:00 P.M. at the Abilene Memorial Cemetery in Abilene, Kansas. Pastor 
Earl loved bright colors, and since this is a celebration of his life, 
the family asks that you wear bright colors on Wednesday! Visitation 
will be held at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas, 
from 9:00 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, with family 
greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Tuesday evening.&nbsp; 

In lieu of 
flowers, the family has requested memorials be given to the Russell Food 
Pantry and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
 of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>Pastor Earl Jack Haggard, 69, of Cawker City, Kansas, and formerly of
 Russell, Kansas, entered into his eternal reward on &nbsp;Thursday, April 
13, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System Hospital in Kansas 
City, Kansas.Earl was born on February 9, 1954, in Abilene, Kansas, the son of 
Cliff Youngblood “Jack” and Delores May (Rager) Haggard.&nbsp; The family 
moved to Texas and Earl lived there until he was in the 6th 
grade then moved back to Abilene.&nbsp; He finished his schooling at Abilene 
High School in the class of 1972.&nbsp; He met, fell in love, and was united 
in marriage to Paula Miles on December 16, 1977, in Huntington, 
Indiana.&nbsp; From this union Earl and Paula were blessed with a daughter 
Hannah.&nbsp; Early in life, he was called into full time Christian Ministry.
 Through his affiliation with the United Brethren Church, and the United
 Methodist Church, he served churches in Colby, Abilene, Gypsum, Kipp, 
Russell Otterbein, Bunker Hill, Independence, Cawker City and Glen Elder
 Kansas. He also served in Junction City, Ohio. He enjoyed researching 
genealogy, reading, watching crime TV, spending time with his friends 
and family and was a fanatical Dallas Cowboys fan.The surviving family includes his wife Paula, daughter Hannah and dog
 Archibald Oscar all of the home.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his 
parents, brother Dean Haggard, special aunt Bertie Boaz, who helped 
raise him, and his beloved dog, Brutus Alexander.A celebration of Pastor Earl’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on 
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Otterbein United Methodist Church in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Later that day, a graveside service will be held at 
3:00 P.M. at the Abilene Memorial Cemetery in Abilene, Kansas. Pastor 
Earl loved bright colors, and since this is a celebration of his life, 
the family asks that you wear bright colors on Wednesday! Visitation 
will be held at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas, 
from 9:00 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, with family 
greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Tuesday evening.&nbsp; In lieu of 
flowers, the family has requested memorials be given to the Russell Food 
Pantry and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
 of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Pastor Earl Jack Haggard

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Stephen L. Mick, 71, Minneapolis, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born August 17, 1951, in Beloit to James and Leola (Belden) Mick.

Steve was a 1969 graduate of Bennington High School.&nbsp; 

After serving a four year apprenticeship, he worked for 44 years with the Local 441 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union where he became a foreman and supervisor. 

He also served six years in the United States Air Force Reserves.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 35 years, Patricia (Simpson) Mick; and his brother, Michael Mick; and stepbrother, Gary Copple.

Survivors are his wife Karen; daughters Sharie Thille and Kris Schwartz and her husband Mitch; stepson, DuWayne Suffield and his wife Jodi; brother Norman Mick and his wife Nancy; sister-in-law Leanna Mick; stepbrothers Roger and John Copple; grandchildren Alyssa, Kaden, and Ky Schwartz, Morgan, Logan, and Leiryn Thille; Braden and Mallory Suffield, and Bryce and Meggan Suffield; great-grandchildren Hayley and Caleb Suffield, Presley Werth, Dexter and Asher Dreher, and Leonard and Theoden Pinzenscham; mother-in-law, Irmagene Goodman; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 17 at the First United Methodist Church, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Private graveside services with military honors will be in Highland Cemetery on Wednesday, April 19.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the V.F.W. Auxiliary #3201 and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/stephen-l-mick">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/stephen-l-mick</a>August 17, 1951 - April 11, 2023Stephen L. Mick, 71, Minneapolis, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born August 17, 1951, in Beloit to James and Leola (Belden) Mick.Steve was a 1969 graduate of Bennington High School.&nbsp; After serving a four year apprenticeship, he worked for 44 years with the Local 441 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union where he became a foreman and supervisor. He also served six years in the United States Air Force Reserves.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 35 years, Patricia (Simpson) Mick; and his brother, Michael Mick; and stepbrother, Gary Copple.Survivors are his wife Karen; daughters Sharie Thille and Kris Schwartz and her husband Mitch; stepson, DuWayne Suffield and his wife Jodi; brother Norman Mick and his wife Nancy; sister-in-law Leanna Mick; stepbrothers Roger and John Copple; grandchildren Alyssa, Kaden, and Ky Schwartz, Morgan, Logan, and Leiryn Thille; Braden and Mallory Suffield, and Bryce and Meggan Suffield; great-grandchildren Hayley and Caleb Suffield, Presley Werth, Dexter and Asher Dreher, and Leonard and Theoden Pinzenscham; mother-in-law, Irmagene Goodman; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 17 at the First United Methodist Church, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Private graveside services with military honors will be in Highland Cemetery on Wednesday, April 19.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the V.F.W. Auxiliary #3201 and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Stephen L. Mick, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/stephen-l-mick/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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Marvin Elm, age 86, died at the Washington County Hospital on April 12, 2023.&nbsp;

 He was born the youngest of four, and only boy to Andrew and Laura (Schwalm) Elm in Baldwin City, KS on July 26, 1936.&nbsp; 

Marvin graduated from Assaria High School in 1954. 

He married RaNay Schiffman on April 12, 1958, in Seattle Washington. To this union two sons and a daughter were born, Kevin, Brian, and Kimberly.&nbsp; 

Marvin worked as the branch manager at the Clay Center office for Interstate Securities Company. He then worked for Conseco Finance in Topeka, KS retiring in 2001. 

Marvin and RaNay spent their retirement years traveling the continental United States in their motor home, eventually settling in San Benito, TX in 2015. They moved to Morganville in 2021.&nbsp; 

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian; and his sisters, Mildred, Esther, and Lorraine.

Daughter: Kim (Bill) Davis of Morganville, KS

Grandchildren: Amanda Davis, Kyle and Echoe Davis, Caleb and Kristi Davis, Kathryn Elm and Kyle Olvera and Bryan Elm

Nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

Funeral services:&nbsp;Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS

Burial:&nbsp;Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, rural Clay County

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Can be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home

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 </figure><a href="https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/marvin-elm">https://www.nsrfh.com/obituary/marvin-elm</a>Marvin Elm, age 86, died at the Washington County Hospital on April 12, 2023.&nbsp; He was born the youngest of four, and only boy to Andrew and Laura (Schwalm) Elm in Baldwin City, KS on July 26, 1936.&nbsp; Marvin graduated from Assaria High School in 1954. He married RaNay Schiffman on April 12, 1958, in Seattle Washington. To this union two sons and a daughter were born, Kevin, Brian, and Kimberly.&nbsp; Marvin worked as the branch manager at the Clay Center office for Interstate Securities Company. He then worked for Conseco Finance in Topeka, KS retiring in 2001. Marvin and RaNay spent their retirement years traveling the continental United States in their motor home, eventually settling in San Benito, TX in 2015. They moved to Morganville in 2021.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian; and his sisters, Mildred, Esther, and Lorraine.Survivors:Wife: RaNay Elm of Morganville, KSSon: Kevin (Deb) Elm of Houston, TXDaughter: Kim (Bill) Davis of Morganville, KSGrandchildren: Amanda Davis, Kyle and Echoe Davis, Caleb and Kristi Davis, Kathryn Elm and Kyle Olvera and Bryan ElmNine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephewsFuneral services:&nbsp;Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KSMinister:&nbsp;Pastor Paul TessaroBurial:&nbsp;Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, rural Clay CountyMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Can be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home

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Leo M. Baker, 89, Minneapolis, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.&nbsp; He was born January 7, 1934, in Ottawa County to Guy and Ina (Smith) Baker.

Leo was a 1951 graduate of Minneapolis High School, and he served in the United States Army from 1955-56.&nbsp; 

He married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Liby, on June 21, 1953. 

He worked for the City of Minneapolis for 42 years and served on the Minneapolis Fire Department for 31 years. Leo was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3201 and the First United Methodist Church.

Evelyn passed away on February 26, 1981. He married his second love, Marilyn Breneman Smith, on December 10, 1981. They were married for 41 special years.

Besides Evelyn, he was preceded in death by his parents; son Kenny Baker; grandson Doug Cain; and sister Norma Lee Johnson.

Survivors are his wife Marilyn; daughters Darla Cain-Karst and her husband Sam and Sandra Hendrix and her husband Kenny; sons Mike Smith and his wife Kim, Mark Smith and his wife Kellea, and Marvin Smith; grandchildren Matt Villalpando, Devon Hart and her husband Dan, Mark Cain and his wife Sarah, Jessica Owens and her husband Tyrel, Kassi Jones and her husband Scott, Sheyanne Krier and her husband, Alijah, Zach Smith and his fiance Lauren Cyr, Drew Smith and his wife Fayth, Alyssa Breen and her husband Garrett, Trevor Smith and his wife Nikki, Amanda Ervin and her husband Derek, and James Villalpando and his fiancé Cait; and 17 great-grandchildren. Family was everything to Leo, and he loved his family dearly.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 19 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made to the Minneapolis Fire Department and be left in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/leo-m-baker">https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/leo-m-baker</a>January 7, 1934 - April 14, 2023Leo M. Baker, 89, Minneapolis, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.&nbsp; He was born January 7, 1934, in Ottawa County to Guy and Ina (Smith) Baker.Leo was a 1951 graduate of Minneapolis High School, and he served in the United States Army from 1955-56.&nbsp; He married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Liby, on June 21, 1953. He worked for the City of Minneapolis for 42 years and served on the Minneapolis Fire Department for 31 years. Leo was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3201 and the First United Methodist Church.Evelyn passed away on February 26, 1981. He married his second love, Marilyn Breneman Smith, on December 10, 1981. They were married for 41 special years.Besides Evelyn, he was preceded in death by his parents; son Kenny Baker; grandson Doug Cain; and sister Norma Lee Johnson.Survivors are his wife Marilyn; daughters Darla Cain-Karst and her husband Sam and Sandra Hendrix and her husband Kenny; sons Mike Smith and his wife Kim, Mark Smith and his wife Kellea, and Marvin Smith; grandchildren Matt Villalpando, Devon Hart and her husband Dan, Mark Cain and his wife Sarah, Jessica Owens and her husband Tyrel, Kassi Jones and her husband Scott, Sheyanne Krier and her husband, Alijah, Zach Smith and his fiance Lauren Cyr, Drew Smith and his wife Fayth, Alyssa Breen and her husband Garrett, Trevor Smith and his wife Nikki, Amanda Ervin and her husband Derek, and James Villalpando and his fiancé Cait; and 17 great-grandchildren. Family was everything to Leo, and he loved his family dearly.Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18 at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 19 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Minneapolis Fire Department and be left in care of the funeral home.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Leo M. Baker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/leo-m-baker/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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