Phyllis Taylor, 95, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska.

Born:  July 4, 1921 in rural Humboldt, Nebraska
Died:  February 28, 2017 in Humboldt, Nebraska

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Northridge Humboldt (Bible) Church at 625 Lincoln ST. in Humboldt, Nebraska with Dan Dallmann officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.       

Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Memorials contributions may be given to the family’s choice with a later designation.

Phyllis is survived by her sons: Joe Taylor and his wife Josie of Dawson, NE; Bill Taylor of Humboldt, NE; Melvin Lee Taylor of Fremont, NE; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska in charge of the arrangements.
 

Wathena, Kansas - Carl W. “Whitey” Laipple Jr., 80, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Mosaic Life Care of St. Joseph, Missouri. 

Whitey was born on October 3, 1936 to Carl W. Sr. & Gladys Mildred (Schuler) Laipple. 

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Wathena & the Moila Shrine Temple of St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a farmer & worked for Doniphan County Road & Bridge. 

Carl married Sharon Lee Martin on February 15, 1958 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents & a son, Kevin Laipple, 

Survivors: son, Loren Laipple (Connie) of Wathena, Kansas; 
Daughter, Carla Blankenship (Dave) of San Antonio, Texas; 
Grandchildren, Ryan Laipple, Shelby Laipple, Jamie Lewis, Chelse Johnston, MacKenzie Laipple, Lacy Blankenship & J.C. Blankenship. 
4 great-grandchildren; 
Sister, Beverly Sheridan (Don) of Chicago, Illinois; 
Nieces & nephews. 

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, March 3, 2017 
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas. 
Visitation: 6-8 Thursday evening at the funeral home, where friends may call after 12 noon Wednesday. 
Burial: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas, where there will be a Masonic Committal Service. 
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wathena EMS or the Troy Ambulance Fund.

Loraine “Johnny” Dale Frank, son of Ernest and Mildred (Mosher) Frank, was born September 9, 1931 at Table Rock, Nebraska. One of five children, he received his education at Bunker Hill rural school in Pawnee County and Table Rock High School.  He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in October, 1952.
   On Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955, he married LeAnna Sodman at St. James Lutheran Church, rural Humboldt, Nebraska, with interim Pastor H. Kolm officiating.  To this union two daughters were born.
 After their marriage, Loraine farmed near Pawnee City for two years and then moved to a farm in southwest Nemaha County where they raised their daughters.
   Loraine became a member of the Lutheran Church on March 4, 1956 when the rite of Baptism and Confirmation was performed by Rev. R. H. Rosenkoetter at Zion Lutheran Church in Pawnee City, NE.  In 1957, his membership was transferred to St. James Lutheran Church, where he retained his membership until his death.  Over the years, Johnny served as a trustee, member of the Perpetual Fund Committee and the Cemetery Board.
   Prior to his farming career, Johnny was employed at an Omaha meat packing plant and as a telegraph lineman for Burlington Northern Railroad.  He was very mechanically inclined and did most of his own repair work.  He enjoyed working with livestock, especially his cattle.  His family was his greatest pleasure. 
   He passed away February 27, 2017 at the Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh, Nebraska, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 18 days.  
   Left to mourn his passing are his wife, LeAnna, daughters, Lorinda Stoddard and husband Mick of Custer, SD, and Lynette Tegtmeier and husband Mark of Burchard, four grandchildren, Stacey Stoddard, Amanda Shelton and husband Zach, Erica Roth and husband Dan and Kyle Gottula and fiancé Mary Schram and son, Tucker, great-grandchildren, Elliott and Norah Roth, brother, Leland Frank and wife Imogene of Humboldt, nieces, nephews and many friends. 
   He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Jacob Stoddard, son-in-law, Alton Gottula, sisters, Marguritte Mertes and Orlene Thiemann, brother, Charles Frank, niece, Audrey Thiemann, nephew, Kenneth Frank, sisters-in-law, Delores Frank and Verlea Frank and brothers-in-law, Leonard Mertes and Everette Thiemann.  
       Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at the St. James Lutheran (Long Branch) Church, rural Humboldt, Nebraska, with Pastors Eric and Amalia Spruth-Janssen officiating.
   Visitation will be at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska, Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m.
    Memorials may go to the St. James Lutheran Church, Humboldt Fire Department or family’s choice. 
    Military rites will be provided by the Tracy-Bates American Legion Post #370 of Elk Creek.  
    Private inurnment will be in the St. James Lutheran (Long Branch) Cemetery, rural Humboldt, Nebraska at a later date.   Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.  

Melvin Merrel Myers, 88, Lancaster, Kansas passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26th, 2017 at the Hiawatha Community Hospital, Hiawatha, KS.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Lancaster United Methodist Church, with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery, in the Good Intent Community. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 28th, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lancaster United Methodist Church or the Alderson Cemetery and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences and memories to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Melvin was born on April 4, 1928 in Atchison, KS the son of the late Merrel and Edna (Myer) Myers. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1946. Melvin held offices and served in many capacities at the Lancaster United Methodist Church for 66 years. He served on the Lancaster School Board for several years. Melvin farmed for 10 years and then worked at Blish-Mize-Sillman for 35 years. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, having visited all 50 states, Canada and Mexico; and most of all his grandchildren.

Melvin married Lois Hines on July 30, 1950 in the Lancaster United Methodist Church; she survives of the home in Lancaster, KS. Additional survivors include two daughters, Nancy Myers, Leavenworth, KS; Lori (Mark) Boos; two sons, David (Deborah) Myers; and Kevin (Lisa) Myers; two grandchildren, Hannah (Cory) Eckert; Paige Boos (fiancé Lane Chew), Lancaster, KS; and two step-grandchildren, Sarah and Raymond Felton. His parents and son Duane Myers preceded him in death.

Virginia M. Hager, 92, Atchison, passed away, surrounded by her children, on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Atchison Hospital.

Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish and Daughters of Isabella rosary will be recited on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:30 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M.

Virginia was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1924, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of William C. and Elsie Jane Stickler Blair. She attended Atchison Public Schools and graduated from Atchison High School.

She and Theodore “Ted” Hager were united in marriage on May 20, 1952, at Sacred Heart Church in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Hager preceded her in death on March 17, 2011.

Virginia was employed as at KARE Radio beginning in her senior year of high school and later with Kresge’s Department Store. She then became employed as a receptionist at L.F.M., resigning to raise her family at home. She returned to work when all seven children were in school to work as a payroll clerk for Rockwell International Company. She retired from Rockwell in 1985. Following retirement she continued to work part time as a Kelly girl for Rockwell.

She was a member of St. Benedict Parish, attending Sacred Heart Church for 65 years, where she was a member of the Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella. She was also a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #1175 and served many years as a Girl Scout Leader. She was an avid reader all of her life and enjoyed a good mystery. Her hobby and passion was bingo and playing cards.

Survivors include two daughters, Jane (Michael) Dunn, Emporia, KS, Bonnie (Jeff) Pike, Atchison, KS, four sons, Teddy Hager, Danny (Carol) Hager, Joe Hager, Jerry Hager, all of Atchison, KS, seventeen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and a great-great grandson.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Hager on April 22, 2015, six brothers, Chet, Bert, Roland, Richard, Clyde, Bill Blair, and two sisters, Wanda Boos and Helen Wheeler.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Atchison Library or to St. Benedict’s Elementary School Endowment and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Iva Mae Oliver, age 87 of Omaha (formerly Auburn), passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

Survivors include her children Rich and wife Maggie Behrends of Dawson; Patricia Fields of Papillion; Joyce Allen of Omaha; John Oliver of Ames, NE; Mark Oliver of Omaha; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Tuesday, February 28, 1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church near Auburn.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  No visitation is planned.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.
 

A. Juanita Morey, 82, of Hiawatha, died Saturday morning, February 25, 2017, at the North Pines in Hiawatha where she had been a resident since April 2015.

Juanita was born in Brown County, Kansas, January 17, 1935, one of four children born to the late Donald and Margaret Meugniot Joslin, and had lived in Hiawatha nearly all of her life.  She grew up here where she attended Hiawatha schools.
Juanita worked for several years as a nurse aide at the Hiawatha Community Hospital. She later was a cook for Hiawatha High School (USD #415), retiring as the head cook in April 1993, after 25 years of service.

She was a longtime, dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Hiawatha.  She loved her Lord; her family, and to say that she loved her grandchildren, was an understatement!

She married Donald C. Morey, December 9, 1951, at Powhattan.  They enjoyed their life together, raising their family, camping, and round dancing.  He died December 27, 1992.  She was also preceded in death by her step father Bert Frakes; brother Donald Joslin; and an infant sister.

Survivors include her children:  Daniel Morey (Sandy) of Robinson, Connie Hoffman (Dave) of Hiawatha, Guy Morey (Jody), also of Hiawatha; a sister Nyla Dexter (Wayne) of Horton; 18 Grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Juanita’s life is planned for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Hiawatha, with Jerry Boaz officiating.  Interment will follow at Powhattan Cemetery.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 10 a.m. Tuesday, where the  family will meet with friends 6-8 Wednesday evening.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Juanita Morey Memorial Fund, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Iva Mae Oliver, age 87 of Omaha (formerly Auburn), passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

Survivors include her children Rich and wife Maggie Behrends of Dawson; Patricia Fields of Papillion; Joyce Allen of Omaha; John Oliver of Ames, NE; Mark Oliver of Omaha; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Tuesday, February 28, 1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church near Auburn. Burial will be in the church cemetery. No visitation is planned.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Gregory A. Platter, 47, of Westminster, MD (formerly of Shubert, NE), passed away February 21, 2017. He was born November 22, 1969 at Lincoln, NE.

Greg served his country in the United States Air Force from 1988 until being honorably discharged in 1995.

On June 3, 1989 he married Wendy Nissen at Dover, DE, they were later divorced.

Gregg moved to Shubert at the age of 9 and graduated from Southeast Consolidated High School in 1988 and the enlisted in the Air Force. When discharged he attended auto technician college but was recalled to active duty to serve in Desert Storm. When he returned he became a master mechanic in Delaware and then Baltimore. He then worked for a private ambulance company doing fleet maintenance, following that he worked for a land clearing company working in the Baltimore area.

Gregg is survived by he fiancé, Susan Hoak of Westminster, MD, sons, Kevin Cody Platter of New London, CT, Matthew Alan Platter of Oregon, OH and his father, Dennis Platter and his special friend Diana Husing of Shubert. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Beutler officiating. Interment will be in Prairie Union Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Roy Gail Dunnaway, 74, of Perry, died Friday, February 24, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

He was born March 10, 1942 in Eldon, MO, the son of Jasper Martin “Jap” and Alberta Rose Trude Dunnaway. He was a 1960 graduate of Perry Rural High School.

He was a graduate of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center and attended Kansas Sheriff’s School. Serving in Law Enforcement  39 years, Roy served as Jefferson County Sheriff  25 years, retiring in 2008. He had formerly worked for Santa Fe Rail Road in Topeka 17 years before his career in Law Enforcement. He was a life member and Past President of Kansas Sheriff’s Association in 2001.

He served one term as a Jefferson County Commissioner and served two terms as a Perry City Councilman.

He was a member of the Perry United Methodist Church, the Perry Masonic Lodge #415 and a member of the Perry Pullers Garden Tractor club.  

He was married to Norma Jeanne Harrison on August 30, 1968 in Perry, she survives at the home. He is also survived by one son, Troy (Julie) Dunnaway, one daughter, Tracy (Terry) Boley,all of Eudora, two brothers, Carl (Jane) Dunnaway ,  Jerry (Terry) Dunnaway, and one sister, Linda (Pete) McHardie, all of Perry, five grandchildren, many nieces,  nephews, extended family and host of friends and colleagues.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Karla Kay Dunnaway.

Services for Roy G. Dunnaway will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 1, at the Highland Community College Perry Campus. Burial with Sheriff’s Honors will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry. To allow ample time for all, Family Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 PM  and  6:00 to 9:00 PM, with Masonic Rites at 6:00 PM, Tuesday at the Perry American Legion Building, Perry. The family will take a one hour break from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

Memorials suggested to Jefferson County Friends of Hospice, Jefferson County Humane Society, Perry United Methodist Church, or to Perry Pride Organization in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066.   http://www.barnettfamilyfh.com/

Glenn Freeman, Jr., 89 of Table Rock, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He was born in Fairview, Kansas to Glenn and Gladys (Shields) Freeman, Sr.

Glenn is survived by his wife Delores of Table Rock, NE, sons, Dennis & wife Laura Freeman of Grimes, IA, Stan & wife Linda Freeman of Kansas City, KS, daughter, Sharon Kay  Freeman of Kansas City, KS, 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska with Reverend Eric Biehl officiating.  

Visitation: Tuesday, February, 28, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m,at Wherry Mortuary, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  

Interment will be in the Table Rock Cemetery, Table Rock, Nebraska.

Memorials to family choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com.

Edward B. Gilpin, 96, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Wathena Health Care Center. 

Ed was born on February 4, 1921 in Saxton, Missouri to parents, Charles S.Gilpin and Beatrice (Lower) Gilpin. Ed was from a family of 15 children and lived on a farm. He graduated from Pickett High School, St. Joseph, Missouri and married the love of his life, Dorothy (Stigers) Gilpin in 1940. They moved to Baltimore, Maryland where Ed attended an Aeronautical School and worked at the Glen Martin Airport. 
 

In 1943 Ed was drafted into the U.S. Navy during WWII, and set sail on the USS Saidor at which time he moved his family back to St. Joseph, Missouri to live with Dorothy’s parents. He was discharged in 1945 to return to his family and moved back to Baltimore. 
 

In 1948 Ed and (wife) Dorothy purchased the Wathena Chicken Hatchery and moved their family of six children to live in Wathena. He was in the hatchery business from 1948-1961, Wathena City Marshall and retired from Swafford Reality Company, where he worked with his nephew, Mark Gilpin. 

Ed was a member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion Post 161 in Wathena, Kansas. He was a member of the Moila Shrine Temple in St. Joseph, Missouri, where he was Past Commander of Legion of Honor. Ed never knew a stranger. 

Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his parents, grandson, Todd Gilpin and a great-granddaughter, Malorie Adkins. 

Ed is survived by his son, Donald Gilpin of Corona, California; 
Daughters, Margie Twidwell of Topeka, Kansas; 
Carol Moddelmog of Fort Collins, Colorado; 
Edna Cherry of Albany, Missouri; 
Joanne McVey of Wathena, Kansas; 
Joyce Bottiger of Lenexa, Kansas; 
11 grandchildren and 26great-grandchildren and numerous great-great- grandchildren; 
Sisters, Mary Grayce Shaneck and Myrt Dunn; 
Brother, James Gilpin; 
Numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 27, 2017,  
at the First Baptist Church in Wathena, Kansas. 
Visitation: 5-7 Sunday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas. 
Friends may call after 9 A.M. Sunday. 
Burial: Bellemont Cemetery where there will be military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post 161 and Masonic Committal Service. 
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shriners Children Hospital, Wathena Healthcare Activities Fund or the Wathena EMS.

Dorothy E. Ronnebaum, 90, of Seneca, Kansas, died on Friday, February 24, 2107 at Life Care Center in Seneca.

She was born July 27, 1926, on a farm east of St. Benedict, Kansas, the daughter of Louis J. and Anna M. Kramer Kongs. She grew up there, attended St. Mary's School at St. Benedict and graduated from high school in 1944. She moved to Kansas City and began work at Western Auto as a secretary.  She was there for 2 years.   She returned to St. Bridget Community north of Axtell, where she kept house for her brother, Fr. Vincent Kongs. Later she went  worked for 18 years at Head Start in Seneca.

Dorothy was married on May 26, 1948, to Kenneth Ronnebaum at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, Kansas.  They lived and farmed east of Seneca. He died on July 8, 1969. In 1970, she purchased a home in Seneca.  She entered Country View Estate Care Home on May 31, 1994.  

She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church and St. Ann's Altar Society at the church. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, flower and attending  church picnics.

She is survived by a son, Kent Ronnebaum of Falls City, Nebraska; two daughters, Geani Ronne of Phoenix, Arizona and  Mary “Betsy” Williams of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; a brother, Louis Kongs of Topeka; a sister, Rita Feldkamp of Seneca; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Julie A. Boeckman on March 9, 1982; three brothers, Fr. Vincent Kongs, Donald Kongs and Walter Kongs; and two sisters, Lela Tangman and Sr. Susan Kongs C.S.J.

The rosary will be prayed at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca on Sunday, February 26th at 2 P.M. The Mass of Christian burial will be offered at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11 A.M.. The burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be given for the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School.

Glenda B. Larrison, 80, of Topeka, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
 
She was born February 28, 1936 in Horton, the daughter of James and Madeline Kling Wolfe.  She graduated from Netawaka High School in 1954.
 
Glenda was a member of the Soldier Christian Church.
 
She married Harold E. Larrison June 6, 1954 at the First Christian Church in Holton.  He preceded her in death on July 23, 2014.
 
Glenda was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Kevin Larrison, a daughter, Penny Hannon Larrison, and two brothers, James "Jimmy" Wolfe and Wendell Wolfe.
 
Survivors include two daughters, Debra Swindale and husband Darryl, Topeka, Kim Liddle and husband Steve, Little Elm, TX; four grandchildren, Carrie Doud (Chip), Barry Swindale, Justin Hannon (Becky) and Kira Varelman; and three great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Maleia Doud, and Braden Swindale.
 
A Celebration of Glenda's life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 25th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton, with visitation from 10:00 until service time.  Burial will  follow in the Holton Cemetery.  Glenda will lie in state until service time at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, or Midland Hospice House, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P. O. Box 1034, Holton, KS  66436.  On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com
 

Rose Ida “Rosida” Tappehorn, 98 years, Kelly, Kansas, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, Seneca, KS.

Rose Ida was born August 28, 1918, on a farm west of Kelly, KS, the daughter of Victor and Johanna Schroeder Tappehorn.  She graduated from St Bede’s Grade School, May 1932.  
She lived in Kelly until moving in 2012 to Country Place Senior Living, Seneca. She moved in 2015 to Crestview Senior and Residential Living, Seneca.

She grew up working at the family business, the Farmer’s Union General Store, Kelly.  On May 1, 1940, she was employed by the Farmer’s State Bank, Corning, until her retirement in May 1985.  After retirement, she continued as Executive Vice President and served on the Board of Directors.  In April 2005, she was recognized for 65 years of service.
Rose Ida and her brother, Frank, made their home in Kelly, helping with their parents.  She continued living in Kelly after her brother’s death.

She was a member of St. Bede’s Catholic Church, Kelly, and the Ladies Altar Society, served on the parish council, was a lay minister and religious education teacher.  She was a life member of the church.

She was a member of the Memorial Post #7458 of the VFW Auxiliary at Corning.

Rose Ida enjoyed many years of employment, flowers, garden, cooking, quilting, bowling, fishing, Royals baseball games and playing cards. She especially enjoyed playing “ten point pitch” with her friends.  She was the main pitcher for the Centralia Ladies softball team during WWII.  

Rose Ida’s family was an important part of her life.  She enjoyed being a part of her sister’s and brother’s families, her nieces and nephews and their families.  After retirement she enjoyed helping with her great nieces and nephews, sitting with them, attending school and sport functions, graduations and marriages and being a great-great aunt.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Johanna Tappehorn, sister, Marie Heinen, brothers, Frank and Joseph “Bud” Tappehorn and nephews, Leon Heinen and Joseph “Joe” Tappehorn.

She is survived by nieces and nephews, Mary Ann Heinen, Topeka, Judy (Ben) Coates, Topeka, Bob (Jeanette) Heinen, Silver Lake, Jim (Jean) Heinen, Axtell, Bill (Denise), Manhattan, Mike (Jackie) Heinen, Centralia, Steve Tappehorn, Sabetha, Julie (Bruce) Munsterman, Auburn and Tanya Tappehorn (spouse of Joe), Bartlesville, OK; great nieces and nephews,  Benjamin (Wendy) Coates, Topeka, Heather Coates, Lawrence, Doug and Greg (Andi) Heinen, Topeka, Jennifer (Chris) Bowman, Manhattan, Brett (Nikki) Heinen, Highland Village, TX, Jessica Heinen, Atlanta, GA, Sarah Heinen, Chicago, IL, Tyler (Kelsey) Heinen, Imperial, NE, Zachary and Matthew Heinen, Manhattan, Crissy (Nathan) Olander, Little River, Michelle Heinen, Seneca, Josh (Sarah) Heinen, Kansas City, MO, Andrea Heinen, Bartlesville, OK, Catilyn (Sam) Meserve, Bartlesville, OK, Brett and Hannah Munsterman, Auburn; great-great nieces and nephews, Thomas Coates, Sophie and Will Heinen, Mila and Miles Bowman, Farrah, Braxton and Barrett Heinen, Treyton, Aubrey, Havanna, Duncan, Beckett and Juddson Olander and Noah, Ethan and Jacob Heinen.

The rosary will be prayed 2 & 7 P.M. Friday, February 24, 2017, at the Lauer Funeral Home, Seneca.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Arul Carasala on Saturday February 25, 2017at 10:30 A.M., at St Bede’s Catholic Church, Kelly.  The burial will follow in the church cemetery,

Memorials may be given for St Bede’s Building Fund.
 

Jeannette I. Bishop passed away on February 21, 2017, surrounded by family who loved her greatly.

Jeannette Irene Domann was born on June 3, 1924 to Louis and Elizabeth (Lynn) Domann as the seventh of eight children. They lived in a farming community known as Mooney Creek, located in northeast Jefferson County, Kansas. Jeannette lived on the farm through hard times such as the dust bowl, great depression, and WWII, but came through life with an upbeat personality. She attended local schools, riding a horse to elementary school, and was a cheerleader, band member and basketball player at Winchester High School. Jeanette married Wilbur Curtis (Kirt) Bishop on June 1, 1942. They lived on the Bishop Farm homestead in Mooney Creek and raised four children; Gary (Sonita) Bishop of Albuquerque, NM; Ron (Diana) Bishop of the Bishop farm in Mooney Creek; Diane (James) Kelly of Overland Park, KS; and Denise Mercer of Nashville, TN. Her husband, Kirt, died in 1994. Jeannette continued to live on the farm until she was 85, when she moved to Lansing, KS for several years, and more recently lived in Overland Park, KS.

Jeannette is survived by her four children; grandchildren, Dana (Juan) Aragon of NM, Erin (Jacob) Swayze of TN, Jeff (Tracy) Bishop of China, Kelly Thomas of Overland Park, Russell Bishop of Lansing, Kyle (Katie) Kramer of Overland Park, and Daniel (Kelly) Bishop of Overland Park; great-grandchildren, Justin Aragon of NM, Jordan Aragon of Texas, Anderson Swayze of TN, Greyson and Beckett Thomas of Overland Park, and Jackson Bishop of Overland Park. Jeannette’s only remaining sibling, Rita Jacobs, lives in Nebraska. Jeannette’s husband Kirt; grandson, Will Bishop; brothers, Paul, Claude and Don; and sisters, Rachel, Agatha and Lorraine preceded her in death.

Jeannette led an interesting and varied life. She was a dynamic farm wife and mother and was driven to make life better for everyone. She held a number of jobs including sewing in a factory during WWII, being a secretary at a feed store, working as a nurse’s aide at Winchester Hospital, working on the line at the Hallmark factory in Lansing, selling World Book Encyclopedias and books, many years as a seamstress at the Horton Garment Factory in Atchison, and as a paraprofessional educator with special needs children at the elementary school in Oskaloosa, KS. Jeanette belonged to various groups during her life including the Curlew Social Club, Corpus Christi Altar Society, quilting groups, Sweet Adeline’s Chorus, and was a founding member of a Red Hat Society. She served as a leader or support for her children’s 4-H club and her husband’s Farm Bureau activities.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in the Mooney Creek Community, Winchester, KS with Fr. Lazar Carasala, Celebrant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A parish rosary will be 6:00 pm, Friday, February 24, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison, KS with visitation to follow until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Corpus Christi Cemetery Fund. Words of sympathy and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Philip Woods, 88, of Falls City, NE passed away on February 22, 2017. He was born October 13, 1928 at Waycross, GA to the late John & Ruth (Fann) Woods.

He married Ruth Wilson on January 6, 1949 at Hiawatha, KS.

Phil was raised in Waycross, GA and graduated from Wacona High School at Waycross in 1944. He worked for J.A. Jones Construction Company at Brunswick, GA, working in the ship yards. While still in the service, he married Ruth Wilson on January 6, 1949 at Hiawatha, KS. After the service, the couple moved to Omaha, NE and attended Railroad school and became a station agent and a telegraph operator. The couple moved to Tennessee in November 1950 where he worked for Southern Railroad until June of 1953, then moved to Atchison, KS until coming to Falls City in 1963 and worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad, later becoming Union Pacific. He also worked for Sterling Bahr doing TV repairs. Philip retired in August of 1988. He was an active member of the First Christian Church, where he served all positions. He also was a member of the BPO Elks Lodge #963 where he also served in all positions and the American Legion Post #102 of Falls City.

Phil is survived by his wife, Ruth Woods of Falls City; daughter, Donna Krohn and her husband Gary of Wheaton, KS; sons, Michael Woods and his wife Eve of Hutchison, KS; Morris Woods and his wife Joyce of Joaquin, TX; Dr. Timothy Woods and his wife Susan of Wamego, KS; Alan Woods and his wife Sandi of Omaha, NE; Scott Woods of Falls City; Tony Woods and his wife Kelli of Smithville, MO; sister, Christine Lee of Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Sheila Woods of Brunswick, GA; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Morris & James, sister, Helen Harper, and great-granddaughter, Hailey Sopoci.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Christian Church with Reverend Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Military honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

There will be no viewing of visitation.

Willie Lee “Bill” Sullivan, age 82, passed away February 19, 2017 at Mountain View, MO. He was born Dec 20, 1934 in Hartshorn, MO to Marion J. Sullivan and Rosa (Briggs) Sullivan.

He left home at an early age to work until he joined the US Army in 1959, and was discharged as an E6 SSGT. He served in The Big Red One Unit, at Fort Riley, KS and three years in Germany. He was discharged from the army on November 10, 1964, then joined the National Guard, serving a total of 22 years. He was a member of The Boy Scouts of America with his son. In this organization, he was a member of the Tribe of Mic O SAY, and tapped in 1975 as an Honorary Warrior with the tribal name "Many Parts,” and his son was named "Little Many Parts". He had worked at many jobs including NAPA in Horton, Hiawatha and Atchison. Gary Coder Chevrolet in Horton, and he retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation after 20 years of service. In addition, he was a reserve officer in the Horton Police Reserves and Brown County Sheriff’s department.

Bill was married to Jean Rae Coffman May 12, 1959 and later divorced. Five children were born of this union: Russell Sullivan of Atchison, KS; Connie (Alan) Yaussi of Hiawatha, KS; Barbara (Douglas) Welch of Horton, KS; Brenda (Karl) Buttron of Lancaster, KS; and Cathy Nigus (Robert Rork) of Hiawatha, KS. 

Bill married Carol Fisk-Tuttle, and they shared their lives together for 28 years. She survives along with two stepchildren: Alisha Tuttle of Springfield, MO and Scott Tuttle (Soco Reyes) of Riverside, MO. He has 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Bill also is survived by one brother Dwain Sullivan (Linda) of Sperry, OK, a stepsister Patty Como, Kansas City, MO, several nieces and nephews, and a brother-in-law Louis Gracheck, of Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his parents Marion and Rosa, one sister Sharon Gracheck, and one son-in-law Gary Nigus.

Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and woodworking. He taught all of his children to swim in the beautiful rivers in Missouri where he spent his youth. His favorite places included Akers, Current River, Alley Springs, and Jacks Fork River. All of his children and several grandchildren enjoy canoeing these majestic rivers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for a memorial bench to be placed at Mountain View Health Care, or Brown County Veterans Honor Guard, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday in Summerfield, Missouri. A Memorial Celebration Visitation will be held from 2-4 Sunday afternoon, March 12, at the Fisher Center in Hiawatha.

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, is assisting the family with local arrangements.

Wayne W. “Skip” Wood, 71, Bendena, KS, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Community of Christ Church at Fanning, KS, with Rev. Don Harter officiating.  Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church.  

Memorials are suggested to Community of Christ Church, Alzheimer’s Association or NEK Hospice and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, who is handling the arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Skip was born on July 4, 1945 in Atchison, KS the son of Woodrow and Dorothy (Grable) Wood.  He graduated from Troy High School.  Skip was a truck driver for Yellow Freight.  He was a member of the Community of Christ and the NRA.  Skip enjoyed rebuilding motorcycles, woodworking, refinishing furniture, hunting and being down on his farm.

Wayne W. “Skip” married Sharon Christenson on December 23, 1966, she survives of the home.  Additional survivors include a sister Judy Sandy, Atchison, KS and numerous sister and brother in laws, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and their son Eric Wood.

Gerald Elvet "Jerry" Alkire, 99, or Sam to his family, passed away Monday, February 20th, 2017, in Hiawatha Kansas.

Jerry was born at home to Timothy L. and Linnie (McBride) Alkire on December 4th, 1917. He went to be with his Lord and wife Jimmie on February 20th, 2017 He was the last of his siblings which included Virgil, Arnold, Timothy, Bessie (Neil), Goldie (Lance), and Doris (Roach).

Jerry spent his early years in Barnard Missouri, graduating from Maryville High School. After graduating, Jerry entered the Army Air Corps in 1942, later the Air Force, from which he proudly served his country with honor thru WW II and for the next 21 years. He met and later married Jimmie Keith on June 28, 1953. While in the military, he and Jimmie enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and the Middle East, as well as being stationed in Morocco and Libya for a number of years.   

Upon returning to the United States, Jerry retired from the Air Force in California in September 1960, at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. It was in California where their daughter JheriKeith was born in October 1960, after which they moved to Hiawatha, Kansas in September 1961, where Jerry accepted the position of hospital administrator. Jerry remained at Hiawatha Hospital for the next 21 years, retiring in September 1981. 

Jerry was active in his church and Kiwanis. He loved gardening, his roses, golfing and fishing trips with friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Jimmie Keith. He is survived by his daughter Dr. JheriKeith Alkire, son-in-law Alan Davis, and the love of his life, Jack, as well as many nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

A Celebration of Jerry’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, February 24, at First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha, with Rev. Wayne Castle and Rev. Jacob Cloud officiating.

The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard, Veterans Honor Flight, or Brown County Humane Society, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.

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Al Scheuerman, 79, of Hiawatha, died Saturday evening, February 11, 2017, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

Al was born March 2, 1937, at Bison, KS, one of two sons born to Roy and Edith Cheney Scheuerman.  Al moved with his family as a child where they settled in San Diego, CA where he grew up and graduated high school.  Al served in the US Army for a time and upon discharge, went to work as a lineman for SDGE (San Diego Gas & Electric).  He worked for them 34 years before retiring.

Al was proud of his service to his country.  He also was proud to continue the tradition his father started of being a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He married Linda L. Harvey over 30 years ago in Alpine, CA.  Al being from Kansas, they settled in Hiawatha over 20 years ago to make their home.  They enjoyed wintering in Arizona for a number of years.  Linda died May 26, 2016.

Survivors include two sons:  Jeff Konig (Kim) of Omaha, Nebraska, Brad Konig of Sabetha; two daughters Katie Belflower (Marcus), also of Sabetha, Cheryl Johnson (Blake) of Magalia, California; his mother Edith Scheuerman of Hiawatha; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

Al was preceded in death by his father Roy; and a brother Duane who died 4 years ago.

Cremation is planned.  A reflection of Al’s life is planned for Saturday, March 11, at his home, 210 Sioux in Hiawatha, from 12noon until 4 p.m., for a time of remembering and sharing stories of both Al and Linda.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Betty Banzhaf, 87, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at the Sabetha Manor in Sabetha, Kansas.

Born:  September 15, 1929 in rural Du Bois, Nebraska
Died:  February 21, 2017 in Sabetha, Kansas

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.       

Interment will be at the Glenrock Cemetery near Brock, Nebraska. 

Memorials contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or Nebraska Kidney Association, 11725 Arbor ST. Suite 210, Omaha, Nebraska 68144.

Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com

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Gary E. Chandler, surrounded by family, died peacefully Monday morning, February 20, 2017, at his home in Topeka. He was 69.

Gary was born at Sabetha, December 27, 1947, one of six children born to the late Eugene and Pansie Brunner Chandler. Gary grew up in Hiawatha where he attended school, graduating from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1965. He later graduated with an Associate’s degree in business administration from Highland Community College.

Gary worked most of his life as a revenue specialist for trucking firms: Churchill Truck Line of Chillicothe, MO; Jones Trucking of Springdale, AR; and retired after 22 years of service as senior revenue specialist for Yellow Freight Line.

Gary was a long time member of First Baptist Church. He had bragging rights in the ‘hole in one club.’

Gary married Linda Locke, September 21, 1968, at Chillicothe, MO. She survives.

Also surviving are their children: Carey (Brad) Shinneman of Jakarta, Indonesia, Candice (David) Ward of Rodgers, AR, Daniel (Katie) Chandler of Kansas City, MO; his siblings: Carolyn (Don) Hilgenfeld of Lincoln, NE, Connie (Duane) Widman of Topeka, Stephen (Kathy) Chandler of Hiawatha, Chris Ballew, also of Hiawatha, Cindy (James) Reynolds of Falls City, NE; 6 grandchildren: Lauren, Savanna, Matthew, Sage, Ben, Will; 2 great-grandchildren: Lilly and Sophia.

A Celebration of Gary’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, February 23, at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Hiawatha, with David Elsberry officiating. Interment will follow at the Morrill Cemetery.

The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services at Church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Reverend David Manning, Sr., 85, of Sabetha, formerly of Morrill, KS passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born October 11, 1931 to Peter and Marion (Edwards) Manning in Manistee, MI. He was raised on the family farm south of Empire, MI. In 1950, he graduated from Empire High School. That fall he moved to Grand Rapids, MI where he was employed at the Grand Rapids Bedding Co. It was while he lived in Grand Rapids that he would meet the love of his life, Ruth Mary Visser. They were married on September 18, 1953, and to this union blessed with six children.

Dave held many jobs throughout his lifetime. While in Grand Rapids, he worked for General Motors, then the Grand Rapids Fire Department for three years. He then started D&R House Moving in 1961, becoming a full time house mover. This job would later take him to Wabash, IN. Dave and his family would join and become active members of the College Corner First Brethren Church. It was there he felt the call from God to become a minister. After selling his moving business, he took over his first role as a pastor in Udell, IA at the Udell First Brethren Church and ministered there for four years. He then became pastor of Falls City First Brethren Church along with Morrill First Brethren Church in Morrill, KS for two years. Later he would become the full time minister in Morrill, a position he would take on for eight years. Dave spent ten years at Friedensburg Bible Church in Avon, SD before retiring in 1996. Dave enjoyed spending time with his family, and attended many sporting events and also his grandkids and great grandkids activities. He loved to go hunting, especially coon hunting with his sons and also raising his bluetick coon hounds. He also enjoyed camping and spent several winters with Ruth camping at Alamo, TX where he served as a camp ground minister. Dave thanked God every morning for the new day he was given, and would pray for the opportunity to speak to someone of God’s great love. He would ask anyone he met, ‘How is your walk with God? Do you know Christ as your Savior?’

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Alfred and Rena Visser; one son, Thomas Manning; a great-grandson, Max; and his sisters, Joann and Marjorie.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Manning; children, David Jr. (Tina) Manning of Wichita, KS, Karen (Les) Bronson of Unionville, IA, Timothy (Marilyn) Manning of Morrill, KS, Daniel (Vicki) Manning of Humboldt, NE, and Kathleen (Jeff) Manning of Lee’s Summit, MO; one daughter-in-law, Mary of Morrill, KS, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be made at the Morrill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Outstretched Arms Ministries and Gideon’s International, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, KS 66534. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Ruby Lucille Royer, 87, of Arrington and Holton, KS passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Holton. She was born January 20, 1930 in Muscotah, KS the daughter of William Oscar and Bessie (Pruitt) Walker.

Ruby attended Muscotah schools. She was a farmwife and an assistant Post Master at Arrington Post Office for over 20 years. She later worked for Flairfold Manufacturing in Hiawatha for 10 years.

Ruby was a member of the Nortonville Pleasant Grove Church and had also attended Arrington Methodist Church and Larkinburg Christian Church where she was a member of Ladies Aide. She was a member of Young Farm Wives, Delaware 76 Unit, Young Mother’s Club, Pollyanna Club and 4-H Leader.

She married Willard Francis Royer December 21, 1945 in Seneca, KS. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2016. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Halei Royer; a grandson, Darian Campbell and 12 siblings, Goldie, Charles, Etta, Elsie, Raymond, I.B., Donnie, Albert, Leonard, Willie, Lawrence and Clarence.

Survivors include three children, George Royer (Joyce) of Arrington, KS; Linda Leeper (Bob) of Lenexa, KS and David Royer (Brenda) of Arrington, KS; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Nortonville Pleasant Grove Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Effingham. Family will greet friends 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to Holton Community Hospital Hospice, Nortonville Pleasant Grove Church, Larkinburg Christian Church or Effingham Senior Center c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
 

Ruby Lucille Royer, 87, of Arrington and Holton, KS passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Holton. She was born January 20, 1930 in Muscotah, KS the daughter of William Oscar and Bessie (Pruitt) Walker.

Ruby attended Muscotah schools. She was a farmwife and an assistant Post Master at Arrington Post Office for over 20 years. She later worked for Flairfold Manufacturing in Hiawatha for 10 years.

Ruby was a member of the Nortonville Pleasant Grove Church and had also attended Arrington Methodist Church and Larkinburg Christian Church where she was a member of Ladies Aide. She was a member of Young Farm Wives, Delaware 76 Unit, Young Mother’s Club, Pollyanna Club and 4-H Leader.

She married Willard Francis Royer December 21, 1945 in Seneca, KS. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2016. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Halei Royer; a grandson, Darian Campbell and 12 siblings, Goldie, Charles, Etta, Elsie, Raymond, I.B., Donnie, Albert, Leonard, Willie, Lawrence and Clarence.

Survivors include three children, George Royer (Joyce) of Arrington, KS; Linda Leeper (Bob) of Lenexa, KS and David Royer (Brenda) of Arrington, KS; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Nortonville Pleasant Grove Church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Effingham. Family will greet friends 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to Holton Community Hospital Hospice, Nortonville Pleasant Grove Church, Larkinburg Christian Church or Effingham Senior Center c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Fred Wittrock, 92, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at the Community Medical Center in Falls City, Nebraska.

Born:   March 11, 1924 in rural Falls City, Nebraska
Died:   February 19, 2017 in Falls City, Nebraska

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the St. James (Long Branch) Lutheran Church in rural Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastors Eric and Amalia Spruth-Janssen officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.   

Inurnment will be at the Steele Cemetery in Falls City, Nebraska at a later date.

Memorials contributions may be given to family’s choice with a later designation.

Online messages of condolences can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com

Harold E Vollmer passed away in Falls City on Sunday, February 19, 2017 four days before his 85th birthday.  Harold was born on February 23, 1932 on a farm in rural Falls City to parents Herbert A Vollmer and Hilda L Eickhoff Vollmer.  He was the oldest of four children.  He attended both the Christ Lutheran and St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary Schools. He graduated from Falls City High School in 1951.

Harold and Dorothy Werner were married on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955 at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, rural Verdon. They made their home on a farm in rural Verdon. Moving to their current residence in Falls City in 1995. They are the parents of three daughters, Leann, Barbara and Lynett.

Harold worked on the family farm alongside his father and brother, Harvey.  In 1964, they incorporated the farming operation becoming Cedar Farms Inc.  Harold retired from the farm in 1995.

Harold was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Falls City.  He was on the Verdon Coop Board serving a chairperson. After retirement, Harold became “domesticated” baking bread, washing dishes, cleaning house and other chores.  He and Dorothy would gather black walnuts, which Harold would shell and sell to happy customers. 

Harold and Dorothy enjoyed playing Pinochle belonging to two different card clubs and playing cards at church.  

In November, the women’s sewing group at St. Paul’s awarded Harold the “best quilt block cutter” for all his work in cutting the quilt blocks that were made into hundreds of quilts for the Orphan Grain Train and Lutheran World Relief.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, daughters Leann Nelson and her husband, James, Aurora NE, Barbara Shurtleff and her husband, Kenneth, Falls City  son-in-law, Timothy Wood, North Platte, Grandchildren: Anthony Shafer and Rachel, Shubert, Dylan Wood, North Platte, Rebecca Shafer, Alamogordo, NM, Derek Shurtleff, Milford, and Bradyn Wood, Hays KS.  Great granddaughter Lily Sailors, Falls City, brother, Harvey and wife Donna Vollmer and sister, Dorothy and husband Gerald Nolte.  Sisters in law Anita Pickard, Norma Werner and Caroline Werner. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Lynett Wood in 2011, brother, Edward Vollmer in 1952.

His funeral will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s Luther Church, 6 miles north of Falls City, with the Reverend Daniel Gifford officiating. Interment will be in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be made to Family Choice for later designation.

Melody Thompson, 40, of Ashland, NE (formerly of Rulo, NE), passed away February 15, 2017 at Omaha, NE. She was born October 9, 1976 at Falls City, NE to Norman and Pam (Record) Thompson.

She married John Sells at Rulo and they were later divorced.

Melody was raised at Rulo and graduated from Falls City High School 1995. Following graduation she worked at CRT telemarketing and was licensed to sell insurance for them. Following the closing of CRT she was a hostess at Squaw Creek Truck Plaza then worked at the Iowa Tribal Learning Center and became manager. She then was a waitress at Ye Old Time Saloon at Rulo before moving to Ashland in 2012 where she has lived since. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church at Rulo.

Melody is survived by her children, River and Caroline McCardican, Matteo Ornales, fiancé, Arnulfo Arnales of Ashland, parents, Norman and Pam Thompson of Rulo, brother, Todd Thompson and his wife Lari Jo of Rulo, sister, Regina Kaputska of Wymore, NE, niece and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lacey McCardican in infancy.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Yount officiating. Inurnment will be in Rulo Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Louis “Jay” Stalder, 67, of Clatonia, Nebraska was born on October 28, 1949 to Norman and Mildred (Parli) Stalder in Humboldt, Nebraska.  He attended Humboldt Public Schools, graduating in 1968. Jay graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1972 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.  He worked the family farm in Humboldt, Nebraska, for 20 years. He then returned to school, and in 1991, Jay graduated from Southeast Community College-Beatrice with an Associate’s Degree in Communications.  He worked at KWBE Radio in Beatrice from 1991 to 2008.  While at KWBE, Jay held many roles including on-air personality, program director, operations manager, and station manager. He enjoyed mentoring young journalists and found it rewarding to watch them grow into successful journalists. Jay went on to work at Southeast Community College for eight years as an instructor and instructional designer until his retirement in 2016.  Jay was active in the business community, serving as chairman of the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the East Beatrice Business Association. Jay enjoyed reading, discussing politics, gardening, and especially spending time with family and friends.

Jay passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017, in Crete, Nebraska having reached the age of sixty-seven years, three months, and twenty-three days.  He is preceded in death by his parents Norman and Mildred Stalder, mother-in-law Alice Noyd, and brother-in-law Ray Noyd.

Jay is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Jo Stalder of Clatonia, NE; four children: Gabe Stalder of Genoa, NE; Toby Stalder and husband Anton Cheng of Portland, OR; Adrienne Turzynski and husband Jacob of Minneapolis, MN; Anne Taylor and husband Andrew of Humboldt, NE; one sister, Jean Vondras and husband John of Scottsdale, AZ; seven grandchildren: Edith and Beatrice Cheng of Portland, OR; Grace MacDonald (daughter of Andrew Schuerman and Jim MacDonald) of Kansas City, MO; Evan, Alice and Isaac Turzynski of Minneapolis, MN; Sophia Taylor of Humboldt, NE; sister-in-law, Mary Olexo of Lincoln, NE; brothers-in-law: Larry (Cheryl) Noyd of Rogers, NE; Terry Noyd of Stromsburg, NE; Perry (Sharon) Noyd of Stromsburg, NE; John (Janice) Noyd of Rogers, NE; Gary (Jan) Noyd of Shelby, NE; Benny (Sue) Noyd of Bethany, MO; and many nieces and nephews.  

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at The Four-Mile Congregational Church south of Humboldt, Nebraska with Lana Lyken officiating.
Interment will be at The Four-Mile Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to The Four-Mile Cemetery.
Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com
Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

John E. Webster, 77, of Holton, KS passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at The Pines in Holton. He was born December 15, 1939 in Leon, KS the son of Harvey and Zetta (Burris) Webster.

John attended Cedarville Country School and had attended Sedan High School. He had spent most of his life in the Jackson and Atchison communities. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for Schmidtlein Excavating, retiring in 2002. He was also a lifelong farmer. John was a member of the Operators Union #101 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He married June Cattrell, they later divorced. He later married Judy Cobb on February 23, 1972 in Holton. Survivors include 3 sons, Harvey Webster (Angela) of Holton, KS, John Webster, Jr. and Michael Webster; 2 daughters, Rebecca Webster-Zishka (David) of Leavenworth, KS and Dawn Scarlett of Atchison, KS; 2 brothers, William Webster of Netawaka, KS and Thomas Webster of Whiting, KS; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Judy and 2 brothers, James and Daniel Webster.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Muscotah Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Diabetes Foundation c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Robert L. “Bob” Mullen, 73, of Atchison, KS died on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Potter, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association, American Heart Association, or Trinity Lutheran Church Speaker System Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bob was born on Feb. 16, 1944 in Kansas City MO the son of Rolla A. and Dorothy “Helen” (Rees) Mullen. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Bob worked as a mechanic for TWA and American Airlines for 18 years, and then as a welder for the former Rockwell International for 22 years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the V.F.W. Post # 1175, Atchison, and a past president for the Parent-Teachers League at Trinity Lutheran School. He enjoyed painting cars, riding motorcycles and especially his daughter and granddaughter.

He was married to Connie Sullivan on June 17, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Connie survives of the home. Additional survivors include a daughter, Jodi Lynn Mullen, Kansas City, MO, a granddaughter, Adyson Bires, KC, MO, His parents, a step father, Scottie Stevens, a half-brother, Ronald Hisle and a step brother, Jim Stevens preceded him in death.

Reverend David Manning, Sr., 85, of Sabetha, formerly of Morrill, KS passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born October 11, 1931 to Peter and Marion (Edwards) Manning in Manistee, MI. He was raised on the family farm south of Empire, MI. In 1950, he graduated from Empire High School. That fall he moved to Grand Rapids, MI where he was employed at the Grand Rapids Bedding Co. It was while he lived in Grand Rapids that he would meet the love of his life, Ruth Mary Visser. They were married on September 18, 1953, and to this union blessed with six children.

Dave held many jobs throughout his lifetime. While in Grand Rapids, he worked for General Motors, then the Grand Rapids Fire Department for three years. He then started D&R House Moving in 1961, becoming a full time house mover. This job would later take him to Wabash, IN. Dave and his family would join and become active members of the College Corner First Brethren Church. It was there he felt the call from God to become a minister. After selling his moving business, he took over his first role as a pastor in Udell, IA at the Udell First Brethren Church and ministered there for four years. He then became pastor of Falls City First Brethren Church along with Morrill First Brethren Church in Morrill, KS for two years. Later he would become the full time minister in Morrill, a position he would take on for eight years. Dave spent ten years at Friedensburg Bible Church in Avon, SD before retiring in 1996. Dave enjoyed spending time with his family, and attended many sporting events and also his grandkids and great grandkids activities. He loved to go hunting, especially coon hunting with his sons and also raising his bluetick coon hounds. He also enjoyed camping and spent several winters with Ruth camping at Alamo, TX where he served as a camp ground minister. Dave thanked God every morning for the new day he was given, and would pray for the opportunity to speak to someone of God’s great love. He would ask anyone he met, ‘How is your walk with God? Do you know Christ as your Savior?’

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Alfred and Rena Visser; one son, Thomas Manning; a great-grandson, Max; and his sisters, Joann and Marjorie.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Manning; children, David Jr. (Tina) Manning of Wichita, KS, Karen (Les) Bronson of Unionville, IA, Timothy (Marilyn) Manning of Morrill, KS, Daniel (Vicki) Manning of Humboldt, NE, and Kathleen (Jeff) Manning of Lee’s Summit, MO; one daughter-in-law, Mary of Morrill, KS, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be made at the Morrill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Outstretched Arms Ministries and Gideon’s International, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, KS 66534. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Elisabeth L. “Libbi” Arnold, 58, Atchison, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler as celebrant. Interment of cremated remains will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. Parish rosary will be recited on Friday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to Maur Hill-Mount Academy and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences and messages to the family may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Libbi was born on February 6, 1959 in Cookeville, Tennessee the daughter of Travis L. and Margaret (Ingle) White. She graduated from the Leavenworth High School in 1977.

She and Gregory E. “Greg” Arnold were united in marriage on November 27, 1981 at the United Methodist Church in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Arnold preceded her in death on November 29, 2005.

Libbi worked as an area supervisor for five Pizza Hut restaurants, a medical assistant for the office of Dr. James Ryder and most recently served as a cleaning lady for numerous homes in Atchison. She was a member of St. Benedict Parish in Atchison, KS, where she was active at St. Joseph’s Church.

She was sports enthusiast and loved supporting her children in their sporting activities. For many years, she kept statistics for the soccer and baseball teams at Maur Hill-Mount Academy School, she did not miss a game! She thought of many or her son’s friends over the years as her own children; she was a “mom to all”.

She is survived by her two children, Greg (Hillary) Arnold, Eudora, KS, Brent Arnold, Kansas City, MO, two sisters, Talli Weeks, Hanahan, SC, Debbi White, New Jersey, a granddaughter, Gwyn Arnold and her extended family, the McRae Family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Greg Arnold and a son, Travis Arnold on July 26, 1991.

Afton Alaine Burdick, 16, of Circleville, KS passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 as a result of a car accident. She was born September 11, 2000 in Holton, KS the daughter of Alan David Burdick and Lori Lynn Arnold Burdick.

Afton was a sophomore at Jackson Heights High School and was a member of the yearbook staff. She had just been accepted to the culinary program at Washburn Tech. She was a member of Circleville Christian Church. Afton got her first job; working at Banner Creek Animal Hospital as a kennel tech.

Survivors include her mother, Lori Burdick of Circleville, KS; her father, Alan Burdick of Ottawa, KS; her sister, Bailey Burdick of Circleville, KS; maternal grandparents, Robert and Jeannie Arnold of Circleville, KS; maternal great-grandmother, Maxine Lewis of Holton, KS; aunts, uncles, cousins and her 2 best-friends/side-kicks, Mikayla Coop of Holton and Emilee Borders of Whiting.

She was preceded in death by maternal uncle, Randy Arnold and paternal grandparents.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Circleville Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Afton Burdick Memorial Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Paul Dean Cappleman, 58, of Muscotah, KS passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born March 17, 1958 in Horton, KS the son of Wayne and Naomi (Routh) Cappleman.

Paul graduated from ACCHS in 1976. He received his associate’s degree from Highland in 1983. He later graduated from Emporia State University in 1986 with a Bachelors Degree in Science Education and a Masters Degree in World History. He was a member of the Lakeview Faith Chapel in Holton and Pi Gamma Mu Fraternity at ESU.

He worked as a security guard at Benchmark at Topeka. When Paul moved to Emporia in 1987 he worked for Bank IV and South Side Shop 2 Shop. He also worked for Emporia University in the information booth, University Police and Safety and also Resident Assistant. He also worked in the maintenance department for Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino for 15 years.

Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Naomi Cappleman of Muscotah; a sister, Jennalee Sneden Riley (Shawn) of Holton, KS; 3 brothers, Steve Cappleman (Nancy) of Holton, KS, David Cappleman (Debbie) of Raymore, MO and Duane Cappleman of Muscotah, KS.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Muscotah Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Beck-Bookman Library or Lakeview Faith Chapel c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
 

Harold Ray Kennedy, 76, of Holton, KS passed away suddenly Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home. He was born December 5, 1940 in Miller, OK the son of James Robert and Sarah Jane (Hamilton) Kennedy.

Harold attended Arvin High School, in California. He was a pipefitter for Local #460 out of Bakersfield, California for many years; traveling across the United States.

Harold was a member of Lakeview Faith Chapel and believer in Jesus Christ. He was also a member of Holton Masonic Lodge #42 and served 2 years on Holton City Commission. He was passionate about politics and Holton Football.

Harold married Betty Jane Coble on November 5, 1958 in Arvin, CA; they celebrated their 58th year of marriage. She survives of the home. Other survivors include: 3 daughters, Carla Holliday (Dennis), Deborah Reichle (Mike) and Sharon Stroup (Rod) all of Holton, KS; a son, James Kennedy (Kari Bottenberg) of Topeka, KS; 3 brothers, Isaac Kennedy of Topeka, KS, W.C. Kennedy of Bakersfield, CA and Carl Kennedy of Washington; 9 grandchildren: Sarah Christianberry (Mike), Jessica Snyder (Tanner), Jennifer Taylor (Austin), JoDee Whipple (Jesse), Baylee Golder (Scott), Samuel Holliday, Sondra Stroup (Chad Lundin), Andrew Stroup and Morgan Kennedy and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Aaron Kennedy; daughter-in-law, Melissia Kennedy; 1 sister and 4 brothers.

Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Holton High School Football Program c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
 
 

Kathryn Virginia Emert, 100, fondly remembered as “Nanny” by all who knew her, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Kathryn was born on January 7, 1917 to Fritz Peterson and Nellie (Carlson) Peterson in Polk County, Nebraska. She had two brothers, Leo and Duane and one sister, Gwendolyn.

Kathryn was united in marriage to Alvin Nesbitt on September 18, 1936 in Long Beach, California. The two farmed in Burt and Nance Counties in Nebraska for nearly 20 years. During this time they had three children-Douglas in 1939, Sharyn in 1944 and Sue in 1946. In 1956, the family moved from their home in rural Fullerton, Nebraska to Sabetha, Kansas.

Alvin passed away at 61 years of age on February 15, 1978. Kathryn married Harold Kendall on September 7, 1980 in Morrill, Kansas. Harold passed away in 1988. Kathryn married Robert Emert on January 7, 1989 in Sabetha, Kansas. Robert passed away in 2011.

Also preceding Kathryn in death were her parents; three siblings; her son, Douglas; daughter, Sharyn; her stepson, Rob Emert.

Survivors include her daughter, Sue (Darrell) Schuette of Sabetha, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Betty Nesbitt of Moundridge, Kansas; son-in-law, Roger Hanni of Silver Lake, Kansas; sister-in-law, Judy Emert of Sabetha, Kansas; brother-in-law, Harold Emert of Sabetha, Kansas. Also surviving by seven grandchildren, Gregg (Jackie) Nesbitt of Kirksville, Missouri, Vicky (Jay) Kessler of Moundridge, Kansas, Shayla (Richard) Boyd of Silver Lake, Kansas, Scott Hanni of Shawnee, Kansas; Shane (Christa) Schuette of Sabetha, Kansas, Yalana (Michael) Edelman of Sabetha, Kansas and Ryan (Heaven) Schuette of Sabetha, Kansas and 17 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren, three step-children, eight step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren and one step great great grandchild.

Funeral service will be Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sabetha. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be made at the Sabetha Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, the Fullerton, Nebraska Booster Club and the Sabetha Booster Club, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, Kansas 66534. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Ronald Ray Strader, 77, of Holton, KS passed away unexpectedly February 15, 2017 in Holton. He was born November 12, 1939 in Marshall County, KS the son of Alfred Nelson and Hazel Mae (Catlin) Strader.

Ronald graduated from Frankfort High School in 1957. After graduation, he worked for over 40 years at Strader Drilling as a water well driller.

Ronald loved his family and working in his yard. He was an avid runner; he ran his first marathon at the KU Relays at age 40 and continued running in 62 marathons throughout the United States and Europe. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Holton and Holton Scramblers. Ronald was part of the “grounds crew” for Holton High School football field and he was influential in the landscaping and construction of the walking/running trail at Banner Creek Reservoir.

 He married Linda L. Locher on September 24, 1961 in Sabetha. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Paxton (Kevin) of Holton, KS; his son, Ryan Strader of Holton, KS; his daughter-in-law, Diann Strader of Holton, KS; 2 brothers, Leroy Strader (Janice) of Sabetha, KS and Glenn Strader (Maxine) of Wolf Point, MT.

 He loved attending all of his “superstar” grandchildren’s activities. Ron’s 7 grandchildren are Taylor Stonerock (Anthony), Sydney Strader, Connor Strader, Peyton Paxton, Riley Strader, Mason Strader and Paige Paxton.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Scott R. Strader.

 A celebration of Ron’s life will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Private family inurnment will be in the Holton Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family strongly suggests memorials may be given to the Holton High School Athletic Fund or Friends of Banner Creek Foundation c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
 
 
 
 

Albert Leroy Pilcher Sr. 74, Rushville, Missouri passed away Tuesday February 14, 2017 in a Saint Joseph, MO hospital. He was born October 27, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa son of the late Lisa & Jim Pilcher. He worked at IPD Industrial Parts Department, in Denver, CO as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed gardening, and was a member of the Missouri Valley Baptist Church. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Larry and George Pilcher. Survivors include wife, Mary Pilcher of the home, daughters, Alberta (Randy) Pilcher-Maly, Karen Donaldson(Steve Samuels), Arlene (Russell) Zabel, Debra (James) Pace, and Shirley (Wesley) Jones, sons, Albert (Paula) Donaldson Jr, and Paul (Lisa) Donaldson, 25 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, brothers, Ted, Terry, and Gilbert Pilcher, and a sister, Violet Smith. Mr. Pilcher will be cremated under the direction and care of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Harold Dean Reamer, 84, of Holton, KS passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Medicalodges of Jackson County. He was born July 4, 1932 in Holton, the son of Edgar Ennis and Maude Elizabeth (Coffin) Reamer.

Harold attended Banner Grade School and was a life-long member of the Holton community. He was a farmer and stockman. Harold also worked at BMB and Alamo Group, retiring after 30 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Holton.

Harold married Faye F. Barrand on January 1, 1973 in Holton. She preceded him in death on January 16, 1996. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Anna Watson and Merle Johnston; a brother, Walter Reamer and 2 nieces, Sharon Boyd and Anita Farnsworth.

Survivors include many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Nieces and nephews include David Reamer (Kathy) of Holton, KS, Mary Wilson (Paul) of the Philippines and Harlene Coley of Wichita, KS.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
 
 
 

Bradley James “Brad” Wenzl, 39, of Atchison KS died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017 with his brother Derek and his wife Abby by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, February 17th, 2017 at St. Benedict’s Church. Burial will follow in the St. Ann’s Cemetery, Effingham, KS.  A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wenzl Children’s Education Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Brad was born on March 7, 1977 in Atchison KS the son of Dennis and Brenda (Whaley) Wenzl. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School, Effingham, KS in 1995. He attended Beloit Technical Community College and Cloud County Community College. Brad owned and operated Wenzl Construction starting in 1999.  He was a member of St. Ann’s Church, Effingham, KS. He was active in the Atchison High School Booster Club for his children, and enjoyed boating, camping with their Camp A-holics, spending fun time with his family and friends. He sponsored race cars, was a Kansas City Royals, and Dallas Cowboys fan. Brad loved working for his customers and had many friends who he threw darts with, vacationed with, and had many fun times with.

He was married to the love of his life and best friend Abby Theurer on May 14, 2011. Abby survives of the home. Additional survivors include his son Parker (Wenzl) of the home, daughter, Payton (Wenzl) of the home. His parents, Dennis and Brenda Wenzl, Effingham, KS, brother Derek (Lesley) Wenzl, Cummings, KS, maternal grandfather Bob Whaley, Effingham, KS, and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins as well as a number of friends.  His paternal grandparents, Lawrence & Marcella Wenzl, and maternal grandmother, Doris Whaley preceded him in death.

Eugene M. “Gene” Zwonitzer, 55, of Holton, KS passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born March 22, 1961 in Topeka, KS, the son of Larry Eugene and Judith Ann (Moret) Zwonitzer.

Gene graduated from Holton High School in 1979 and lived all of his life in the Holton community. He worked along with his dad, Larry, with Zwonitzer Propane which he later owned. He was a member of the Evangel United Methodist Church in Holton. Gene was a long time member of the Holton Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief for 12 years, from 1992 to 2004. He was also a member of the Kansas Fire Fighters Association and the Cat Backers.

 He had been married to Marla Robbins. They were later divorced. He had also been married and divorced from Jean Danner and Janet McKee.

Gene is survived by his father, Larry Zwonitzer of Holton, KS; his daughters, Leah Ann Zwonitzer of Onaga, KS and Emily Gene Zwonitzer of Holton, KS; his sons, Jay Summers of Topeka, KS, Mark Summers, Brett Summers (Allie) and Ross Summers all of Holton, KS; 3 grandchildren, Emma, Olivia and Jackson Summers and his aunt, Katie Holliday (Merle) of Topeka, KS.

 Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Eugene Zwonitzer Memorial Fund to be designated later c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
 
    

William Lloyd “Bill” Cameron, 70, of Lancaster, KS died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Mosiac Health Center, St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cormode officiating. The body will be cremated following the service and private family interment of cremated remains will be at a later date in the Lancaster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 17th, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Benedictine College or the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bill was born on November 17, 1946 in Kansas City, KS the son of John and Betty (Jones) Cameron. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1964. Bill served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard serving in Corpus Christi, TX and in Connecticut. He worked for his parents in the Lancaster Grocery and Locker for a many years. Bill retired in December, 2016 following 23 years of maintenance work for Blair Milling, Atchison. He was a member of the Lancaster United Methodist Church, the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, where he did testing of milk. Bill was especially involved and proud of his children and grandchildren, attending as much of their activities and sporting events as possible. Bill loved horses and could do any and everything associated with horses. He also enjoyed bowling, watching television, playing slow pitch baseball, and was an avid Benedictine and University of Kansas sports fan. He didn’t know a stranger, and could talk with anyone.

He was married to “Lin” Linda Pennington on February 8, 1971 in Miami, OK. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include three daughters, Lori Stafford, Atchison, KS, Daisha (Dean) Miller, Atchison, KS, and Donae (Mike) Pierce, Horton, KS, two sisters Bonnie Cameron and Mary Liggett, both of Atchison, KS, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His parents, grandson Nicholas Miller, and granddaughter Elizabeth Scheid, preceded him in death.

Frank Don Williamson Sr., 63, of Table Rock, Nebraska was born on August 2, 1953, in Ralston, Nebraska to Marion and Frances (Bartlett) Williamson.  He grew up in Omaha and attended public school.  Frank graduated from Omaha South High School in 1971.  Growing up Frank got his nickname "Punkin" from his mother.  He loved to go fishing on the Missouri River with his biggest catch of 108 lb. catfish with his favorite Zebco fishing pole.  He also enjoyed working on cars.  In his early adult life at the age of 17, Frank began working for Sapp Brothers in Omaha, Nebraska.  At 23 years old, he met his future wife, Linda Kalina.  When asked by his children how they met he said, "Your mother drove 80 miles to buy a new car and from the moment I saw her I knew she was "the one" and a few days after she bought her car I drove 80 miles to find her." 

 On February 10, 1977, Frank was united in marriage to Linda Kalina in Omaha, Nebraska.  Frank and his family lived in Gretna, NE while Frank continued working at Sapp Bros. and then moved to Beatrice, Nebraska in 1991  and started working as the Service Manager at Burnham Motors, known now as Beatrice Ford.   Retiring in 2008, Frank and his wife Linda moved to Table Rock, NE.  Frank enjoyed spending time with his grand kids taking them fishing, collecting old coins and watches and going for weekend car rides.  Frank enjoyed watching WWE wrestling on Monday nights with his son Jason. 

Frank passed away on February 12, 2017 at Colonial Acres in Humboldt, Nebraska having reached the age of sixty-three years, six months, and ten days.  He and Linda had just made it to their 40th wedding anniversary two days before his passing. 

Frank was preceded in death by his father Marion Williamson and two brothers Roy and Bob Williamson.

He is survived by his wife Linda (Kalina) Williamson of Table Rock, NE; mother, Francis Williamson of Omaha, children, Tracy (Kevin) Williamson of Omaha, Frank (Angie) Williamson Jr. of Plattsmouth, NE; Jason (Heather) Williamson of Table Rock, NE;  and Janelle (Ben) Williamson of Beatrice, NE;  10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, siblings, Sharon (Terry) Johnson of Bellevue, NE, Lewis (Marti) Williamson of MO, David (Wanda) Williamson of LaVista, NE, Rosalee (Michael) Alley of Ralston, NE, Joyce (Randy) Birch of Ralston, NE, Kathy (Jack) Kalhorn of Omaha, NE and Michael (Judy) Williamson of Talmage and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, at The Church of Christ in Table Rock, Nebraska with Pastor Marvin Jamison officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at The Church of Christ in Table Rock, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the church.

Inurnment will be at the Table Rock Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family’s choice with a later designation.

Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com.

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915.

Calvin Coolidge Clay, 92, walked into heaven on February 9, 2017. He was born on November 3, 1924 on his family’s farm North of Onaga, Kansas, the son of John and Julia (DuLac) Clay. Calvin graduated from Centralia High School in 1942 and entered the United States Navy as a part of the greatest generation in defense of our freedom during World War II; he served 26 months. After the end of the War he returned to his farming roots.

He married Mary Ellen Page April 13, 1952 at Grove, Kansas North of Silver Lake, she survives. They were blessed with two sons William Ross Clay (Darlene), Yukon, Oklahoma and Robert Nathan Clay (Linda), Rogers, Arkansas and one daughter Daisy Marie Parker (Alexander), Berryton, Kansas. He greatly loved his five grandchildren; Page and Abby Parker, Teresa (Nicholas) Sweet and Michael (Sarah) and David (Jenna) Clay they were the lights of his life. He was blessed to have four great grandchildren Ava Clay, Griffin Clay and Reece and Sarabelle Sweet.

Calvin was proceeded in death, by his father and mother (John 1957 & Julia 1983), three brothers; Ross 1941, Lawrence 1990 and Henry 1968 and three sisters; Catherine O’Donnell 2000, Florence Filkin 1998 and Rosemary Stadler 1987. He is survived by one sister Anna Mae Spacek of Topeka, Kansas.

Calvin was a farmer his entire life and was a true Steward of all of God’s creatures great and small. He raised cattle until about two years ago and raised pigs in his younger years. Calvin and Mary Ellen also raised dogs for several decades and had some row crops. Calvin was a member of the VFW Post 7772 in Onaga, KS and also a member of the American Legion Post 333 of Havensville, Kansas. He served on the Township board for over six years as a trustee. He spent over fifty years putting up American flags on all service member’s graves at the Neuchatel Cemetery for every Memorial Day and some 4th of July and Veteran’s Days.

Cremation is planned.  Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 17th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga.  Burial with military honors will follow in the Neuchatel Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to Onaga V.F.W. Post No. 7772 and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 312, Onaga, 66521.  On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Calvin passed into eternity surrounded by family members and friends in a room overflowing with love. Blessed are those who are pure in heart, for they will see The Lord.

Grace G. (Bennett) Bechtelheimer, 88, of Sabetha, KS passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home.

Grace was born in Sabetha, KS on September 24, 1928 to Alfred M. and Gussie M. (McComas) Bennett. She grew up south of Oneida, KS. She attended grade school at Oak Grove Country School, and also attended three years of High School in Oneida. She attended Sabetha High School her senior year, and graduated in 1946.

Grace married Daryl H. Bechtelheimer on February 2, 1947 in Sabetha, KS. To this union was born, Doyle Eugene, Wayne Earl, Lennis Ilene and Joann Marie. They lived around Sabetha all of their married life.

She spent 16 years in the career field as a cook, and worked at Ken’s Diner, Ciera’s, and the Apostolic Christian Home. As a young adult she was a member of the Rock Creek Church of the Brethren, later transferring membership to the Crossroads Wesleyan Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Lennis Petr; a sister, Ruth Houchens; and a brother, Dave Bennett.

She is survived by her children, Doyle (Connie) Bechtelheimer of Sabetha, KS, Wayne (Jean) Bechtelheimer of Wichita, KS, and Joann Pendland of Overland Park, KS; a son-in-law, Dan Petr of Blue Rapids; a sister, Doris Carlsen; a brother, Alfred J. Bennett; and seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and several step-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha. Visitation will be Friday, February 17, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Popkess Mortuary. Interment will be made at the Sabetha Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, sent in care of the funeral home, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, KS 66534. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Larry Dean Strong, 78, of Salina (formerly of Horton, KS) died February 11 from multiple health issues.

Larry was born May 7, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to John and Mabel Minier Strong and was raised in Highland, Kansas.

He married Deborah Merritt in Los Angeles in 1972, and she survives.  After retiring in Horton, KS, Larry moved to Salina in 2007.  Additional survivors are daughter Deana McMillan (Travis) of Wichita, Ks., twin sister, Linda Streets (Richard) of Slidell, LA, and sister-in-law Roberta Strong of Arlington Heights, IL. And 5 grandchildren.

A celebration of Life will be February 17, 2017 at 1:30 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Salina where family will greet friends following the service.

Interment will be February 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm in Highland, KS.   Memorials include Helping Hands Fund, Salina Rescue Mission, or Women Helping Women.

The Ryan Mortuary and Crematory, in Salina, is in charge of the arrangements. For more information or to leave condolences go to www.ryanmortuary.com

Jean Ann “Jeanie” Joyce, 68, of Denton, KS died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her home surround by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at St. Benedict’s Church, Bendena, KS with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, O.S.B., as Celebrant. A Nightingale Service will follow the Mass and burial will follow it in the St. Benedicts Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 15th, at St. Benedicts Church, Bendena, KS. The parish rosary will be recited at 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 15th, Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dorothy Miller Nursing Scholarship at Benedictine College, or for the Mid-West Transplant Organization and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Jeanie was born on March 2, 1948 in St. Joseph, MO the daughter of John M. and Betty (Cairo) Dittemore. She attended Severance Grade School, and graduated from Midway High School in 1966. She graduated with her BSN degree in Nursing from Missouri-Western College, St. Joseph, MO. Jeanie worked as a Registered ICU Nurse for many years at the Mosiac Health Center, St. Joseph, MO, and helped to establish satellite clinics for Mosaic in Kansas City and St. Joseph. She was also very active in Mid-West Transplant for many years and sold crop insurance. She was a member of the St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Bendena, where she was the church organist for many years, and served on the Women’s Council. She was a member of the American Academy of Critical Care Nurses and especially enjoyed cooking for her family and being a grandmother, attending as many sporting events as she could make.

She was married to Gerald W.” Jerry” Joyce on December 27, 1966. Jerry survives of the home. Additional Survivors include a son, Marty and wife Amy Joyce, Denton, KS and daughter, Anne and husband Ric Baird, Silver Lake, KS, a brother John Libel, Smithville, MO, and sisters, Joni Rost, Savannah, MO and Jan Dittemore, Overland Park, KS, eight grandchildren, Blake, Cole, Keenan, and Ella Baird, and Wade, Emma, Abby and Sam Joyce. Her parents preceded her in death.

Gene Thomas “John” Robertson, 85, of Winchester, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Midland Hospice House, Topeka. He was born December 12, 1931 at Winchester, the son of Lee William and Sadie Irene Pemberton Robertson. “John” graduated from Winchester High School in 1950. He worked as a Steel Burner for Missouri Valley Steel for 35 years. He also worked as a butcher at the Winchester Locker plant. “John” was the President of the Winchester-Wise Cemetery Association and a member of the Red Rock Coyote Hunters. He married Vada Marlene Muncie on June 15, 1955 at Atchison, KS. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three daughters, Janet (Louis) Bruce, Lyons, KS, Jean (Fred) Noll, Atchison and Jane Henry, Winchester, a daughter-in-law, Jody Robertson, Winchester, two brothers, Jack Robertson, Olympia, WA, Ray Robertson, Pottsboro, TX, two sisters, Hazel Lockhart, Fresno, CA, Patty Warbritton, Concrete, WA, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Gene “Little John” Taylor Robertson, a son-in-law, two brothers, two sisters and a granddaughter. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 18 at Barnett Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Winchester-Wise Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winchester-Wise Cemetery Fund and sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. Online condolences may be made at www.barnettfamilyfh.com

AL SCHEUERMAN, OF HIAWATHA, DIED SATURDAY AT THE AGE OF 79.

CREMATION IS PLANNED WITH A GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF AL SCHEUERMAN, OF HIAWATHA, TO BE HELD IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

THE CHAPEL OAKS FUNERAL HOME IN HIAWATHA IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY.   

Ernest W. Haug, 88, of Seneca, Kansas died on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Life Care Center of Seneca.

Ernest was born on the family farm northwest of St. Benedict, Kansas on September 14, 1928 to William C. and Mary P. Haverkamp Haug.  He attended Sts Mary’s Grade and High School in St. Benedict; and graduated in 1946.

 He custom bailed the first few years he was out of school; and then went to work for Wassenberg Construction.  He helped with the construction of the St. Mary’s Parish Hall.   He was later employed by John Holland and Wilbur Henninger to burn brush and remove roots during the construction 63 Highway; he also ran a caterpillar and a scraper. Ernest  was also involved  in the construction of the granite trazel flooring and the plumbing for Seneca Public School; as well as various other odd jobs as a young man, all while helping on the family farm.  

Ernie married Rita Elizabeth  Koch on March 31, 1951 at the Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville.  The couple made their home on a farm east of St. Benedict; where they worked side by side, and raised their eight children. They retired in 1993 and moved to Seneca.

He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Society, The Knights of Columbus Council 1769 and a past member of St. Mary’s Church Council.  He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and raising animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father on February 2, 1990 and his mother on March 25, 1971; a son, Joe Haug on September 7, 1975; and a sister, Florence Hulsing on December 12, 2002. Great-grandchildren Serenity and Grace Heinen died May 1, 2014

Ernie is survived by his wife Rita of 65 years, his children, Jean (Jim) Heinen of Axtell, Joyce (Dennis) Henry of Seneca, Margie (Kent) Heinen of Kelly, Marion (Brenda) Haug of Seneca, Mary (Roger) Strathman of Baileyville and Patty (Keith) Haverkamp of Seneca; siblings, Lambert Haug of Abilene, Kansas, William Haug, Jr of Topeka, Bernice Nordhus and  Patty Stallbaumer both of Seneca; 21 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 16th, at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church at Seneca. Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Memorials may be given to Sts. Peter and Paul School, sent in care of the family.
To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

David C. Reavis, 75, of Falls City, NE, passed away February 11, 2017 at Lincoln, NE. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Dorrington-Reavis-Towle Mausoleum at Steele Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

David Reavis is survived by his daughter Jolie ( Marty ) Edwards of Papillion, NE.  a brother Frank of Lincoln and by Grandsons Quaid and Lane Edwards.  

Dorr and Clark Funeral Home of Falls City is in charge of arrangements.  
 

Frank Williamson, 63, of Table Rock, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska.

Born:  August 2, 1953 in Ralston, Nebraska
Died:  February 12, 2017 in Humboldt, Nebraska

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, at The Church of Christ in Table Rock, Nebraska with Pastor Marvin Jamison officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at The Church of Christ in Table Rock, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the church.    

Inurnment will be at the Table Rock Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials contributions may be given to the family choice with a later designation.

Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com

Pamela Sikora, 66, of Falls City, NE passed away on February 12, 2017. She was born April 9, 1950 to Betty Jane (Lichty) Tubach and the late Alvin Tubach.

On April 3, 1969 she married Fred Sikora at Falls City.

Pam was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 1968 then attended Peru State College. When the couple married they established their home in Lincoln and she transferred to University of Nebraska at Lincoln until 1972 when her husband joined the Navy and they traveled the world due to his service. Upon his discharge she attended UNL. They moved back to Falls City in 1976 and she was a homemaker and also was an insurance agent with her husband in the family insurance agency. She taught music at Sacred Heart High School and accompanied the plays and musicals there. She earned a teaching degree from Peru State Colle in 2004 and taught pre-kindergarten and kindergarten at St. Andrews Catholic School at Tecumseh, NE. Following the birth of twin grandsons, she retired and helped care for the twins. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Altar Society.

Pam is survived by her husband Fred Sikora of Falls City; children Doug Sikora and his wife Heather of Lincoln, NE; Jennifer Sikora of Lincoln; Nic Sikora and his wife Andrea of Falls City; mother, Betty Jane Tubach of Falls City; sister, Jane Flynn of Lincoln; five grandchildren: Atom, Alvin, Griffin, Franklin, and Rosalyn. She is preceded in death by her father.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dunavan as the presiding priest.

A parish rosary will be recited on Friday at 6:30 PM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Family will receive friends following the rosary. 

William J. “Bill” Brady, 74, Atchison, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Benedict Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited Friday, February 17, at 6:30 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions are suggested to Benedictine College and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences and messages to the family may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

William J. Brady was born on July 30, 1942 in Frankfort, Kansas the son of Frank and Helen (Harrington) Brady. He attended Lillis Grade and Lillis High Schools, graduating from Frankfort High School in 1960. He graduated from St. Benedict’s College in 1964 and then graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 1967.

He and the former Beatrice “Bea” Bennett were united in marriage on April 8, 1967, at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in Topeka, Kansas.

Bill worked for 30 years for the U.S. Government Department of Agriculture. After retirement from the government, he worked for ten years for Valley Hope, Atchison, Kansas. He also managed farms in the Marshall County and Stafford County, Kansas areas.

In 1979, he was awarded the National Endowment for the Humanities Grant “Federalism in Perspective” at the University of California, San Diego.

His memberships included the St. Benedict Parish in Atchison, KS, the Knights of Columbus Fitzgerald Council #1144 in Lillis, KS, and the Fleming-Jackson Seever Post #6 of the American Legion, and was Commander in 1975. He was one of the early members of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and the Religious Life Institute of the Catholic Church. Since his college days he has been an oblate of St. Benedict’s Abbey and continued to stay active in all Benedictine College Alumni activities.

Bill’s great grandparents were all Irish immigrants and he had a great affection for all things Irish, including Irish culture and faith. He had a great interest in genealogy; his knowledge of historical events, particularly church history, was sought by many.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice “Bea” Brady, of the couple’s home in Atchison, KS, one son, COL (USMC) Richard (Jeanne) Brady, Falls Church, VA, two daughters, Anne (Charles) Feise, St. Louis, MO, Carole (Jeremy) Stempien, Scotch Plains, NJ, a sister, Mary (Charles) Bennett, Springfield, VA, six grandchildren, Katherine Brady, Jack Feise, Will Feise, Grace Feise, Bridget Stempien, Julia Stempien and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Brady.

 Dareld D. Lacey, 85, of Holton, KS passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Holton, KS. He was born October 25, 1931 in Holton, the son of Homer and Ruby Evelyn (Miller) Lacey.

Dareld graduated from Bancroft High School; after graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army.

 He had lived in the Holton community for most of his life. Dareld worked for Goodyear Tire Company, retiring after 42 years. He was a member of Holton Baptist Church and Goodyear Local #307.

Dareld married Jane Petree on April 28, 1955 in Holton. She survives of the home. Other survivors include 2 daughters, Terry Cooper (Rusty) of Conover, NC and Tammy Gilliland of Topeka, KS; 1 brother, Larry Bauerle of Vassar, KS; 4 grandchildren, Lindsey, Katelyn, Kylea and Brandon and 4 great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Andrew, Braelynn and Zora.

 He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Marilyn L. Haire, Dixie Westfall and Lois Lacey and 2 brothers, Harold Lacey and Kenneth Lacey.

A celebration of life service  will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in the Holton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Dareld Lacey Memorial Fund (to be designated at a later date) c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
 

Joann Mae (Blecha) Rose, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri formerly of Humboldt, Nebraska was born in Humboldt, Nebraska on April 28, 1941 to Ivan and Amy (Rue) Blecha.  She was raised in Humboldt where she attended grade school and later graduated from Humboldt High School with the class of 1959. 

Joann passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017, in Falls City, Nebraska having reached the age of seventy-five years, nine months, and twelve days.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack Rose, son Rodney Rose, brothers: Roger, Donnie, Dick, and Randy Blecha. 

She is survived by her daughter Kelly Mattox and her husband Craig of Falls City, NE; grandchildren: Brandy Lynn Strecker and her husband Nick of Falls City, NE; Jessica Nicole Carpenter and her husband Keith of Troy, KS; Justin Craig Mattox and Emily Campbell of Falls City, NE; great-grandchildren: Jackson and Dayton Carpenter of Troy, KS; a brother Gene Blecha of Humboldt, NE; a sister Lu Ann Iliff and her husband Greg of Humboldt, NE; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  
  
Inurnment will be at The Bohemian National Cemetery south of Humboldt at a later date.
 
Memorial contributions may be given to the family’s choice with a later designation.
  
Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com
 
Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

Robert (Bob) Lee Dunn, 76 of Atchison, KS passed away February 9, 2017.

Born on April 7, 1940 in Atchison, KS to Edgar and Mary Inez (Stacy) Dunn.  Bob attended Atchison County Community Schools and graduated from ACCHS in 1958.  May of 1963 he was drafted in the US Army and received an honorable discharge in April of 1965.   After the Army he farmed for several years before working for the Ft. Leavenworth Department of Public Works where he retired in 2001.  He worked for Sunrise Homes performing general maintenance duties. Bob enjoyed doing handyman jobs until his health failed.

Bob married Peggy Dunn (later divorced).  Together they had two children, Claire A. Swendson and Corey A. Dunn, deceased.

Bob later married Sandra Snyder Pauly in July, 1987 in Atchison, KS where they resided together.  

Bob was a member of the VFW, the Atchison United Methodist Church, and attended Camp Creek Methodist Church.  He was an avid K-State fan attending both football and basketball games.  He enjoyed the attending the Atchison Catbackers events.  Bob took great pride and joy in his 2004 Ultra Violet Chevrolet SSR.  Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and traveling with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra of nearly 30 years, stepdaughter Heather Pauly (Jason) Cline, stepson Chad Pauly, daughter, Claire Swendson.  Grandchildren Courtney and Carson Cline, and Cale and Trace Swendson. Brother Gene (Dorothy) Dunn.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14th, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the United Methodist Church of Atchison, 501 Kansas Avenue, Atchison, Kansas. Memorial Service on Wed. Feb. 15, at 10:00 a.m. also at the United Methodist Church of Atchison with inurnment following at Horton City Cemetery. 

Memorials are requested for Atchison United Methodist Church, Camp Creek Methodist Church, Two Timbers Alternative Care, & NEK-Home Health & Hospice

Condolences can be left at: https://www.neptunesociety.com/location/kansas-city-cremation

Carol Alberta Barnes, 70, of Atchison, KS, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison, KS with Rev. Keith Hoover, officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, south of Rushville, MO.  Family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.  

Carol was born on May 14, 1946 in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Glen Theodore and Mary Hellen (Mathews) Garoutte.  Carol attended schools in DeKalb, MO and graduated from DeKalb High School.  Carol married Cecil Barnes and they later divorced.  Carol primarily was a homemaker and later worked at the Atchison Wal Mart as a greeter. Carol enjoyed crocheting and watching television.  

Survivors include a sister, Janice ‘ Sue’ Trautloff, Excelsior Springs, MO; six nephews and two nieces, several great nephews and great nieces.Carol was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Beverley Foster; and a brother, James Garoutte.

Barbara June (Bartlett) Landes, 91, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Mosaic Life Care of St. Joseph, Missouri. 

Barbara was born in Harrison County, Missouri on June 7, 1925 to Francis and Pearl Nalley Bartlett. She lived in Bethany, Missouri, Stanberry, Missouri and the past 47 years in Wathena, Kansas. Barbara worked all of her adult life and enjoyed working at the Corner Drug Store in Bethany, Missouri, Hansen Pharmacy in Stanberry, Missouri, and the Hoof and Horn and the Frederick Inn in St. Joseph, Missouri, plus many other places. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wathena, Kansas. 

Barbara married Wilbur Lee “Brown” Landes on October 25, 1947, They celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 1997. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Maretta Stroud and a granddaughter, Amy Nicole Landes. 

Survivors include her two children: Rick (Judy) Landes of Kansas City, Missouri; 
Deborah (Quentin) Combs of Centerview, Missouri; 
Grandchildren, Melissa Ivers, Jonathan Combs and Kristen Kasselman; 
7 great-grandchildren; 
Brother-in-laws, Eldon Landes Jr. and Glenn D. Landes; 
Sister-in-law, Margaret Landes; 
Nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas 
Visitation: 1 hour prior to service from 9:30-10:30. Friends may call after 12 noon Monday. 
Burial: 2:00 P.M. Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, Missouri 
Memorials: First Baptist Church of Wathena, Kansas 

Mary Theresa “Monnie” Wabaunsee, 70, of Mayetta, KS passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her home. She was born October 7, 1946 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Lou and Freda Jane (Nozhackum) Wabaunsee.

Monnie graduated from ­­­­­St. Paul’s Indian Mission in Marty, South Dakota. She spent most of her life on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

 Monnie married David Derby, they later divorced.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Michelle Wabaunsee and JoAnn Letcher both of Mayetta, KS; 3 sisters, W. Goffy Wabaunsee of Mayetta, KS, Lois “Louie” Dominguez of Wichita, KS and Frances Wabaunsee of Mayetta, KS; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Monnie was preceded in death by her parents, Lou and Freda Wabaunsee; 2 sisters, Louella “Henry” Wabaunsee and Marsha Ferrari and 3 brothers, Ralph Wabnum, Richard Wabaunsee and Fred Wabaunsee.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Rosary with visitation to follow will be 6:00 p.m. Monday evening at Sister Therese Klepac Hall. Burial will be in the Shipshee Cemetery at a later date. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Clarence Roy Voigtlander was born at home in San Francisco on September 9, 1920 to Frank and Hattie Voigtlander.  He was youngest of his family.

 He attended grammar school in the Portola district of San Francisco until moving to San Anselmo in 1932 to help his aunt Doris Kreuzer run her grocery store.  He completed his elementary education in San Anselmo and graduated from San Rafael High in January 1938.  

He returned to San Francisco to attend Radio Technical School and worked part time as a bartender at the San Francisco Ferry Building during the World Fair of 1940 and 1941.  During a break between the fairs he worked for Western Union digging post holes and erecting poles in conjunction with the construction of the Shasta Dam.

He married Anne Katherine Ohlemutz in San Anselmo at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church on October 11, 1947 living together happily for 55 years. When his wife’s health failed in 2002 they moved to Pawnee City to be closer to George.  Anne died on December 18, 2003.

He is survived by son, George Voigtlander, M.D (Jean),  daughters, Joan Voigtlander and Gail Meehan, J.D (Jim), grandchildren Rob Voigtlander (Rebecca), Maggie Voigtlander-Ojomo (Joshua), Clare Okolotowicz (Pete), John Meehan and Jeff Meehan and great-grandson Rex Voigtlander.

He also worked for the San Anselmo police department as a police officer until he joined the U.S. Navy in July of 1942.  He attended radio school at Oklahoma A&M and then did advanced training in radar at Treasure Island Naval Base in San Francisco Bay. He served on the Destroyer U.S.S. Hermann and the U.S.S. Coos Bay, a light seaplane tender rescuing downed pilots and aviators, removing unexploded ordnance from civilian areas and mine clearing in the South Pacific as well as serving as part of the Japanese occupation force.  He was discharged in October 1945 as a chief radio technician with 3 battle stars.   He then worked for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company first as chief switchman in San Francisco and then as an electrical engineer in the office of chief electrical engineer until retirement.  He moved to Santa Rosa, California where he managed a cooperative rural water company until moving to Pawnee City.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Paul and Frank and sisters Louise and Emma, stepbrother Hugo and stepsister Minnie and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Addendum:  The above is the obituary Clarence wrote.  He also was a member of the St Vincent DePaul Society which provided services to the homeless and poor in San Francisco.  He was commander of his American Legion Post in San Rafael and was involved in the Boy Scout for many years as a Scoutmaster and later District Commissioner.   He enjoyed fishing for salmon on the Pacific Ocean in California and Alaska.

He passed away on February 10, 2017 at Premier Estates of Pawnee City. 

A Private family service will be held  at a later date.  A register book will be available for signing on Monday, February 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Pawnee County Medical Foundation, Pawnee City, Nebraska. 
 

Dennis Joseph Thummel, 50 of Atchison, KS, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Atchison Hospital, Atchison, KS. 

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS, with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating.  Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO.  Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS.  Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral cost and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left atwww.beckerdyer.com.

Dennis was born on January 28, 1967 in Atchison, KS, the son of Dennis and Alice (Strawhacker) Thummel.  He was a handyman.  Dennis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pastor’s Bible Class and Iron Men’s group at the church.  He also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  Dennis enjoyed cutting grass, fishing, grilling and collecting treasure “junk”. 

Dennis married Nancy Foster on April 13, 2002.  She survives of the home.  Additional survivors include his father, Dennis and wife Jo Thummel, Camerson, MO, two sons; Ryan (Shayna) White, Atchison, KS, Brandon (Heather) Thummel, Atchison, KS, three daughters; Miranda Thummel, Paola, KS, Chelsea Thummel, Atchison, KS, Destiny Thummel of the home, three brothers; Robert (Julie) Boatright, Leavenworth, KS, August Thummel, Topeka, KS, George Thummel, Atchison, KS, nine grandchildren, Brayten, Braylee Bush, Connor, Evan Thummel, Allyson, Mariska, Amanda, Kaleb, Adalynn White, and numerous other family members.

He was preceded in death by his mom and two sisters; Debbie Calhoon and Alice “Missy” Roets.

Carol Jean Turner, 56, of Seneca, died February 8, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

Carol was born December 20, 1960 in Connersville, Indiana to Burdette and Marjorie Paris Turner. She attended Connersville High School and graduated in 1978. After school, she went to work at Sanders Grocery Store in Connersville after raising her daughter.

She was a lifelong resident of Indiana before moving to Kansas to be next to her daughter. Carol was a hard-working woman and a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to bake, collect snowmen, clocks and riding on a motorcycle. She loved to spend time with her friends and specially her grandchildren and her cat Freakles Jean.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her daughter Megan (Dan) Thompson of Seneca, a brother Mike Turner of Connersville, Indiana, two sisters Sharon Schlichte of Connersville, Indiana and Lisa Runyon of Taylorville, Indiana, her grandchildren, Danyell R. Thompson of Winamac, Indiana, Klayton E. Thompson of Seneca and Amanda R. Thompson of Seneca.

She also had two special people that called her mom and they were Derek Anderson of Seneca and Amber Rogers of Winamac, Indiana.

The family will visit with friends from 4 to 7 on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. The services will be held at the Lauer Funeral Home at 11 A.M. on February 13, 2017. The burial will be in the Seneca City Cemetery in Seneca.

Memorials are to be designated at a later date.

Edward Pepperl 95, of Lincoln, Nebraska formerly of Burchard, Nebraska passed away on Thursday,  February 9, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Burchard, Nebraska.  Officiating Father Michael Christensen.  Rosary Monday, February 13, 2017 at 6;30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Burchard, Nebraska.  Visitation on Monday, February 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Burchard, Nebraska. Memorials to family choice.  On line condolence may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com
 

Ashley Marie Obbards, 32, of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away on February 7, 2017 in Hiawatha, Kansas.

She was born on October 24, 1984 in Horton, Kansas the daughter of Glen and Mary Long Obbards.

Ashley worked as a sales clerk and was a homemaker. She married Floyd Moppin in Hiawatha, Kansas. They later were divorced.

 Survivors include her father, Glen (Linda) Obbards of Horton, Kansas; sister, Kelly Haverkamp of Horton, Kansas; two daughters, Addiks Moppin and Maelisa Moppin; three sons, Deven Anderson, Kelby Moppin and William Moppin. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Long Haverkamp.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends from 9:30 until service time. Inurnment will be at the Horton Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Ashley Obbards memorial fund to be designated later and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com
    

Emmett C. Labes, 83, of Belleville, Kansas, formerly of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Belleville, Kansas Health Care Center.

He was born on December 8, 1933 in Concordia, Kansas the son of Emmett J. and Eva Bachtell Labes.

Emmett grew up in the Clifton, Kansas area and after high school he graduated from the Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas with an Associate Degree in Business. He was a salesman for a office supply company before starting his own office supply company. In later years he worked in Real Estate.

Emmett was a member of the Church Of The Lord Jesus Christ in Horton, Kansas. He loved fishing, hunting, dancing and cutting wood.

On June 25, 1987 he married Jane Mink Harris in Horton, Kansas. She preceded him in death on July 14, 2005.

Survivors include two sons, Carl Labes of Sherburn, Minnesota and Randy Labes of Gillette, Wyoming; two daughters, Brenda Dunn of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Michelle Beasinger of Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Julius and Henry Labes and a sister, Betty Jackson.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas. Burial will be at the Horton Cemetery. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Ramona M. Chesson, 57, of Falls City, NE, passed away February 8, 2017 at Falls City. She was born July 2, 1959 to Bernard and the late Dottie (Hinsley) Stewart.

On August 1, 1998 she married William Chesson at Omaha, NE.

Ramona was raised in Omaha and graduated from North West High School in 1978. After the couple married they moved to Falls City in 1999. Ramona worked at CRT and was a homemaker and raised her children. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Ramona is survived by her husband, William of Falls City, sons, Matt Cook of Blaire, NE, Darrell Chesson and his wife Michelle of Blair, Andy Cook and his wife Kristin of Bennington, NE, Billy Chesson and his wife Elise of Honolulu, HI, Daniel Cook of Norfolk, VA, Robert Webster, Ricky Chesson of Ft. Riley, KS, Allan Chesson of Falls City, father, Bernard Stewart of Omaha, brothers, Billy and his wife Cheryl of Ft. Worth, TX, Frank of Ft. Meyers, FL, Bernie and his wife Sue of Omaha, sisters, Brenda Eggum and her husband Craig of Omaha, Bridget Geater of Ft. Meyers, fourteen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and grandchild Kasch Chesson in infancy.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dunavan as the presiding priest. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Omaha.

A Parish Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 6:30 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends following the rosary.

Archie Hodge, 88, of Falls City, NE, passed away February 7, 2017 at Falls City, NE. He was born October 13, 1928 at Fairbury, NE to the late Archie Taylor and Clara (Bean) Hodge.

As a child, his family moved to Rulo where he attended school and graduated from high school in 1946.  He enlisted in the US Navy in Kansas City on August 30th, 1951, and was honorably discharged on August 25, 1955 in Norfolk, VA.  He received a Korean War medal.

He married Carlota J Barber on March 10, 1957 at the Reserve Christian Church in Reserve, KS.  They moved to Chicago, IL where he worked for American Airlines.  Wanting to be near family, they moved to Topeka, KS and later to Hiawatha, KS where he was employed by Safeway.  Their 4 children were born in Hiawatha and they moved to Falls City in August, 1966, where they have since lived.   

He was employed at Frontier Homes from 1967 until they closed.  Also worked at Circle Steele until they closed.  Worked at Woodings Verona until his retirement in July 1995.  Archie enjoyed part-time work at Sunmart for several years after his retirement.  He enjoyed gardening and spent many hours tending his flower beds.  Archie was an avid reader of books and newspapers, had a remarkable memory of dates, was very good at crossword puzzles, and enjoyed playing trivial pursuit and scrabble.  He entered Falls City Care Center on September 3rd, 2012 due to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. He was a member of First Christian Church and served as board chairman, elder and deacon.

Archie is survived by his wife, Carlota of the home, children, Marsha Roland and her husband Jerry, Mark and his wife Jean, Michelle Milam and her husband Max all of Falls City, Amy Lunzman and her husband Dan of Auburn, NE, fourteen grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and seven great-step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, William, Robert, James, and sisters, Daisy, Margaret, Arlene.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at First Christian Church with Reverend Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Military honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Mary E. Turner, 71, Denison, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at her home.
    She was born Oct. 11, 1945, at Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of Charles and Lucy McCall Howdeshell.
    Mary was a Certified Nurse Aide and a Certified Medical Aide at the Jefferson County Geriatric Center at Winchester when she retired. She had worked as a waitress at the Sunset Dairy Diner and as an equipment operator at Baker Quarry, both at Valley Falls.
    She married John Cory, April 14, 1964, at Valley Falls. They divorced. She married Wayne Turner, Oct. 24, 1986, at Oskaloosa. He died July 18, 1999.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Anderson, and a grandson, Ethan Cory..
    Survivors include two daughters, Sheila Cory, Denison, and Debbie (Terry) Nichols, Valley Falls; her son, John A. (Lauren) Cory, Jr., Joplin, MO; her brother, Charles Howdeshell, Decatur, TX; three sisters, Maria Godfrey, in Missouri, Judy Bouse, St. James, MO, and Ann Howdeshell, Beavercreek, OH; nine grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
    The Memorial Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Johnny Gene Yocum, 52, of St. Joseph, Missouri, died suddenly on February 4, 20117, at Mosaic Life Hospital in St. Joseph Missouri.

Johnny was born on July 9, 1964, in Beloit, Kansas to Oliver Owen and Lois Maxine Groves Yocum. He grew up in Sabetha and attended Sabetha High School. Johnny moved to Hiawatha after high school and joined the Kansas Nation Guard in September 11, 1981 and was discharged on September 11, 1989 as a PVT1.

Johnny married Frances McAuliffe on June 1, 1985 at the Assemble of God Church in Hiawatha. To this union was born his son Jonathan Tyler Yocum.

In 2005 Johnny went to work at the Armstrong Cabinet Factory in Auburn, Nebraska, the n in 2010 he went to work for a Lincoln Guards Security Company for a year. Then went to work for C.J. Foods.

Johnny went to California for a year to live with his son before returning to St. Joseph to work at the Casino.

Johnny had many hobbies and they were fishing, Movies, Boating and going to the casino and spending time with his son.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Alan.

He is survived by his son Tyler Yocum of Hanford, California; and his siblings David Yocum of Dawson, Nebraska, Grant Yocum of Carrolton, Texas, Rosie Ekpe of St. Joseph, Missouri, Brian Jones of Humboldt, Nebraska and Glenda Jones of St. Joseph, Missouri and 14 nieces and nephews.

The funeral Service will be Saturday February 11, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. A private burial will be later.

Memorials are to be designated at a later date.

Alfred T. Adkins, 72, of Hiawatha, died Tuesday morning, February 7, 2017, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

Alfred was born on a farm near Leona, September 22, 1944, one of fifteen children born to Samuel Franklin and Maude Randall Adkins, and had lived nearly all of his life in the Doniphan-Brown county area. He grew up in the Leona-Denton area where he attended country school. After he married, Alfred farmed south of Troy for nearly twenty years. He later worked as a janitor and drove the activity school bus for Troy schools for a number of years, prior to working for Doniphan County Road Dept where he retired.

He married Carolyn Mae Baxter, March 7, 1965, in Blair, KS. They owned and operated for twenty years “Carolyn’s Place” in Troy. She died April 11, 2005. Alfred was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister Erma Pole; four brothers: Sam, Melvin, Jack, Dick, and infant brother.

Survivors include three sons: Samuel Adkins of Hiawatha, Jeff Adkins of Junction City, Bobby Adkins of Holton; four brothers: Delbert Adkins of Hiawatha, Danny Adkins of Severance, Art Adkins of Troy, John Adkins of Beeville, Texas; four sisters: Betty Meyers of Bendena, Gert Hamilton of White Cloud, Cleo Stewart and Joyce Moppin, both of Severance. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral Services are planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland, with Don Harter officiating. Interment will follow at the Iola Cemetery, south of Sparks.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday, where the family will meet from 6 until 8 that eveng.

Memorial contributions are suggested to help with funeral costs, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, Highland 66035.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Geneva Tosh, 81, of Holton, KS passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. She was born September 17, 1935 in Mayetta, KS the daughter of Homer and Celia (Millenbruch) Burget.
 
Geneva graduated from Effingham High School, class of 1954.

She married Harold Tosh on February 12, 1956 at Coal Creek Church. She was a wife and homemaker for the last 60 years until Harold’s death in 2016.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Mayetta.

Survivors include a daughter, Shirley VanDonge (Danny) of Havensville, KS; a son, Harold Thomas Tosh of Holton, KS; 7 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Melvin E. Burget of Topeka, KS.

In addition to her husband she was also preceded in death by a brother, George “Leroy” Burget.

A celebration of Mrs. Tosh’s Life will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Holton. Private family inurnment will be in the Holton Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Joyce Lorraine (Hefling) McAferty Spier, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Colonial Acres in Humboldt, Nebraska. She was born February 25, 1937 to Ira Franklin and Gladys Rose (Anderson) Hefling on the “Home Place” during a snowstorm. She was baptized at the Federated Church in Mt. Hope, KS. She graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1955. She attended the American Business College and worked for Security Oil Company in Wichita, Kansas.

Joyce married Robert L. McAferty on July 4, 1957. In the Federated Church in Mt. Hope. Three children were born to this union, Debbie Sue, Michael Lee and Tony James. They were later divorced.

Joyce worked as a bookkeeper for Wittwer Construction Company and then worked for Donahue and Faesser for 28 years. She also worked for Experience Works  at the Pawnee Historical museum.

Joyce enjoyed working with stained glass, reading and taking care of her children. She especially enjoyed going to her grandchildren's activities.

On December 2, 1991 she was united in marriage to Robert H. Spier.

Joyce was a longtime member of the VFW Auxiliary in Pawnee City and of the Table Rock American Legion Auxiliary.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Franklin and Gladys Rose Hefling, son Michael Lee Mc Aferty, brother James Franklin Hefling, husband Robert H. Spier, stepsons, Dale L. Spier and Larry J. Spier and former husband Robert L. McAferty.

Joyce will be greatly missed by her daughter Debbie Sue (Howard) Blecha of Table Rock, NE, son Tony James (Yvonne) McAferty of Pawnee City, NE , 7 grandchildren, Elizabeth Houk of Bristow, VA, Nicholas (Terra) Blecha of Table Rock, NE, Benjamin Blecha of Pawnee City, NE, and Rebecca Blecha of Kearney, NE, Mandy (Robb) Deters of Seneca, KS, Jessie (Jason) Drahota of Sabetha, KS, Karly (Bryan) Heidemann of Steinauer, NE, Nicole (Shawn) Hoffman of Kearney, NE, Erin (Devon) Maschman of Wilber, NE, Amanda Dyas of Kearney, NE, great grandchildren, Austin Houk of Bristow, VA, Neveah and Taelyn Blecha of Table Rock, NE, Conor, Westley and Regan Deters, of Seneca, KS, Macey, Kaden and Crimson Drahota of Sabetha, KS, Luke and Emmett Heidemann of Steinauer, NE, great grandchildren, Timothy and Elijah Hoffman of Kearney, Dakota Maschman of Wilber, NE, sister Mary (George) Dick, brother, Jack (Audrey) Hefling of Mt. Hope, KS, sister -in-law, Janice Hefling of Mt. Hope, KS, Lila Hergert of Indianapolis IN, brothers-in-law, Wayne Thompson of Tecumseh and John James, step children, Jeff (Teresa) Spier of Pawnee CIty, NE, Norma (Frank) Hamilton of Beatrice, NE, Theresa (Charles) Schneider of Beattie, KS, step daughter-in-law, Leslie Spier of Pawnee City, NE, 9 step grandchildren, 11 step great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other friends.

Services 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street,Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Officiating Pastor Howard Blecha. Visitation on Tuesday, February, 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Interment at the Pawnee City Cemetery. Memorials to family choice. Online condolences may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com.

Donald F. Jacobson, age 86, of rural Vermillion, passed away at his home on the morning of Thursday, February 2, 2017.

Don was born April 24, 1930, at Cottage Hill, to Robert E. and Hannah D. (Steenson) Jacobson. He attended the Harbaugh School and was raised on his family farm. Don married Lola Mae Montague on April 3, 1955, at the Evangelical Church in Marysville. Lola Mae preceded him in death in October of 2015.

Don and his twin brother Ron operated their custom harvesting operation for a few years until both were drafted in 1952. While in the Army he was stationed in Fairbanks Alaska until returning in 1953. After returning home he continued to farm with his brother. In 1964, he and Lola moved to the rural Vermillion area where he owned and operated their family farm until present.

Don was a member of Starr Dreher Piercy Post 257 of the American Legion in Vermillion and the Vermillion Saddle Club. He enjoyed raising horses, particularly Shetland Ponies and driving teams in parades. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, which included frequent family gatherings. Many memories were created around the dinner table enjoying home cooked meals and card playing.

Survivors include his three children; Larry Jacobson of Vermillion, Tressa Mae Jacobson of Wamego and Doug (Arlene) Jacobson of Havensville, his brother Ronald C. Jacobson of Clay Center, three grandchildren; Travis Quigley of Blaine, Jake Quigley of Boston, Massachusetts and Seth Brandon of Manhattan; and many nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lola Mae, a brother, Bernard Jacobson and a sister Phyllis Riddle.

Visitation will be at Terry-Christie Funeral Home in Waterville on Monday from 6:00-8:00 pm with the chapel being open from Noon to 8:00 pm.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Waterville with Sister Mary Arie officiating. Music will include “In The Garden”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Whispering Hope” and “Amazing Grace” sung by Kim Oatney. The organist is Lois Andersen. Casket Bearers are Roger Jacobson, Randy Jacobson, Mike Jacobson, Lloyd Wenzel, Tommy Matson and Bill Montague. Honorary Bearers are Travis Quigley, Jake Quigley, Seth Brandon, Jim Jacobson, David Montague, Greg Jacobson, Merlin Steenson, John Warden and Bob Montague. Burial, with Military Honors provided by the Starr Dreher Piercy Post 257 of the American Legion, will be at Riverside Cemetery also in Waterville.

Memorials are suggested to the Donald Jacobson Memorial Fund to be designated later and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Mildred Peterson, 93, formerly of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Premier Estates in Pawnee City, Nebraska.

Born:  January 17, 1924 in rural Du Bois, Nebraska
Died:  February 4, 2017 in Pawnee City, Nebraska

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tues, February 7, 2017, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.       

Interment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery

Memorials contributions may be given to the Capitol Humane Society or Organ Recovery Services, 987050 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198.

Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com
 

Ann Haverkamp, 88, of Corning passed away on February 5th, 2017 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, Seneca, KS.

She was born on April 3, 1928 on the family farm Northwest of Frankfort, the daughter of Joseph H and Mary Rottinghaus Lierz.  She attended Allison Rural School completing the 8th grade.  After school, she continued working on the family farm.  At the age of 17 she moved to Seneca to care for her Aunt and Uncle and worked in Seneca at Mealy Hy-klas  and doing a other ewvariety of jobs.

On September 20, 1949, she married the love of her life, Cletus Haverkamp at Annunciation Church at Frankfort.  They celebrated many wonderful anniversaries and were blessed with 67 years of marriage.

They made their home on a farm south of Corning for forty-eight years.  In 1997, they built a new home and moved into Corning.  She enjoyed volunteering at St Patrick’s Church, baking, gardening and working in her flowerbed.  She was a faithful wife, loving mother and devoted homemaker.  She gave of her time to her children giving them the gift of her strong faith in the Lord.  She was an amazing example of devotion to her family and to her Christian faith.  She also blessed her family with unconditional love and especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren who brought her much joy.  She is survived by 24 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren and is expecting 3 additional great-grandchildren this year.    

Ann was a member of St Patrick’s Catholic Church and St Patricks’ Alta Society devoting more than 25 years to washing and ironing altar linens, server gowns, and cleaning and preparing the altar for weekly mass.  She also served as President and Officer of the Altar Society.  For many years, Cletus and Ann prayed together at an hour of adoration each week.  
Besides her husband, she is survived by her family who watched over and loved her dearly.   Mary Ann (Harold) Brokamp of Corning, Dorothy (Harry) Taylor of Corning, Cleta Haverkamp of Corning, Monica (Mike) Shaughnessy of Silver Lake, Gary (Diane) Haverkamp of Corning, Vernon (Sue) Haverkamp of Corning, Galen Haverkamp of Topeka and Sharon Haverkamp of Corning; daughter-in-law Connie Haverkamp of Silver Lake; a sister, Rosanna Haverkamp of Goff.

Ann was preceded in death by a son Daniel E Haverkamp on June 28, 2014; five brothers, Henry, Cyril, Joseph, Raphael and Alvin; and three sisters, Gertrude Wilmot and Genevieve Lierz and Mary Christy.

Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 8, at St. Patrick’s Church at Corning. Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Tuesday, February 7, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.

Memorials may be given for St. Patrick’s Building Fundy, and sent in care of the family.

Steven Lee Boos, 64, of Sabetha, formerly of Hiawatha, died Saturday morning, February 4, 2017, at Mosiac Life Care Center in St. Joseph, MO, from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Marilyn Pinyerd Boos; a brother Stanley, and sister in law Karen Ann Boos.

Steve is survived by his two sons:  Matthew and Jason Boos; friend and confidant Carmen Yost; former wife Victoria Boos-McPhee; brothers and sisters: Michael Boos, Linda (Bill) Waldroop, Larry (Ginny) Boos, Janet (Harlan) Suther, John (Dru) Boos, Karen (Paul) Fisher, Debbie (Rick) Heiniger; Marilyn (Ted) Larson; sister-in law-Donna Boos; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Steve graduated Hiawatha High School with the class of 1970 and was a longtime employee at the Hiawatha Ford dealership where he was parts manager until he recently retired.  Steve loved life and loved spending time with family and friends.  He enjoyed watching KU basketball with this dog house buddies, fishing, golfing, and riding his motorcycle, to name a few.

A Celebration of Steve’s life is planned for 6:30 Tuesday evening, February 7, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha.  Pastor Charlie Robinson will officiate.  Cremation will follow services with family inurnment at the Denton Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 4:30-6:30 just prior to services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Northridge Church Outreach Program, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Fred Ernest Anderson, 84, Olathe, KS passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am  Mon. Feb. 6 at Prince of Peace Church, 16000 W. 143rd St., Olathe, KS. Family visitation will be at the church one hour prior to Mass.  Internment at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Fred was born Jan. 21, 1933 in Ault, CO. to Fred and Blossom Anderson. He attended Prairie View Grade School, Ault High School and earned his MFA at Colorado State Teachers College. Fred served in the Navy during the Korean War.

His teaching career spanned 42 years which included 35 years in the classrooms of Atchison, KS.  He taught 3D art and stage craft at Atchison High School and Atchison Middle School. Several of his students earned national art awards. He also taught Stage Design and Technical Theatre courses at Mount St. Scholastica College and St. Benedict College. Fred designed the sets and lighting for school theater productions and supervised their construction introducing many students to the technical theatre arts. He donated his time and talents to many community organizations and often designed and built sets for Atchison Community Theatre (Theatre Atchison), the Rivermen Male Chorus of Atchison and the Continentals of Benedictine College.  

Fred was an accomplished woodworker and master gardener. Many homes in Atchison hold examples of his artistic flair and skilled craftsmanship most notably the family home on Spring Street. 

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggy (Margaret) Wilkes Anderson, his daughters Susan Anderson of Topeka, Cindy Anderson of Kansas City, Tabby (Tabitha) McCarthy and husband Pat of Olathe, son Glen Anderson and wife Kristin of St. Louis, and his beloved grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s memory to Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe St, Atchison, KS 66002.

Marianne E. McClintock, 89, of Holton, KS passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Holton Community Hospital. She was born May 13, 1927 in Holton, KS the daughter of Frank L. and Josephine M. (McColgin) Davis.

Marianne attended Banner School (which was a one-room school house) and graduated from Holton High School in 1945. She was a life-long member of the Holton community as a farmer and stockman along-side her husband. In her earlier years, she taught at Lonestar Elementary (northeast of Holton) for 1 year and taught 1 year at Rockbrook Elementary (southeast of Holton).

Marianne was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Holton, where she taught the Nursery Sunday School Class for over 50 years, she was a church custodian for many years and current member of First United Methodist Women’s Group. She was a 4-H Leader for Pleasant Valley Rustlers, an honorary member of Jackson County Livestock Association and a member/chaplain of Samuel Linscott Chapter NSDAR. In past years, she was active in Banner Grange, the Maple Grove Club and the Ladies Aide Club. She was a volunteer at the Roebke House where she displayed her homemade quilts.

She married Ted A. McClintock on May 1, 1947 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on July 31, 1997. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Davis.

Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Boettcher (Ronald) of Emporia, KS; 4 sons, David McClintock (Zennie) of Holton, KS, Roger McClintock (Sue) of Holton, KS, Edward McClintock of Soldier, KS and Peter McClintock of Holton, KS; 2 sisters, Emily Jane Stoll of Holton, KS and Harriett Patton of Salida, CO; a brother, John E. Davis of Holton, KS; 7 grandchildren, Joshua, Tessa, Jim, Michelle, Tyrel, Bruce and Jill; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church or Holton Community Hospital Foundation c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.

To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Mildred Ruth "Milly" Bauman, 88, died on February 1, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

She was born April 23, 1928, the second youngest of Clint and Lena Longberg.  She attended various country schools in the Soldier area and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1946.  After high school, she took classes at Kansas State University and taught at Morningstar School in Nemaha County.  While her professional teaching career was not long, she was a lifetime teacher of her own children and grandchildren. 

On April 23, 1948, her 20th birthday, she married Joe Bauman at the Methodist Church parsonage in Seneca.  The couple farmed and raised cattle on the Bauman family farm south of Bern for 60 years. Milly was not only wife and mother, but she also kept track of paperwork and taxes for the farm, the bull rental business, and the auction business.  For many years, she clerked the auctions and was always conscientious and scrupulous in her work.  Milly was not just a paperwork partner in their businesses, but she drove the tractor, picked up rocks, and herded cattle. 

Milly was a loyal and faithful member of the Bern United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  She served on numerous committees, taught Bible and Sunday school, helped with luncheons and showers and cared deeply about her church family.  She enjoyed attending district meetings for the United Methodist Women and the women’s retreats in Baldwin.  She was also a longtime member of the Happy Homemaker’s Extension Unit and enjoyed presenting and learning from the extension lessons and the other women.  She was active in Kansas Cattlewomen and was a leader for the Lucky Shamrock 4-H club for many years.

Putting her thoughts on paper was a gift she had.  For a number of years, she wrote the Bern News column for the Sabetha and Seneca papers.  She also wrote letters of sympathy and encouragement and also sent homemade cards to her grandchildren for each holiday.  Her journals are a source of family history and memories.  Milly was not known for sitting still.  She was an excellent cook and could feed multitudes and make it look easy.  Her hand-embroidered tablecloths were a treasured gift.  One of the original “recyclers,” she cut denim squares from old jeans and overalls, and her grandchildren all received a personalized denim quilt upon high school graduation.  She was an early riser, and the family joke was that she could accomplish more before 6:00 in the morning than most people could all day.

Survivors include her children, Betty Bauman (Tom Kennedy) of Richmond, Virginia, Beverly (Larry) Wittmer of Colony, Ben (Marj) Bauman of Holton, Brenda Bauman (Paul) Swank of Topeka and Boyd (Lisa) Bauman of Overland Park;  grandchildren, LT T.J. Kennedy (USCG), Andrew Kennedy, Michelle (Kennedy) LaRocca, Shelle (Wittmer) Verkler, Matthew, Adam and Caleb Wittmer, Nathan and Scott Bauman, Alison (Bauman) Anderson, Leah (Swank) Zlatnik, Hannah, Joe and Rebekah Swank, Haven and Milly Bauman and 20 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sister, Gladys Mary Renyer of Wakarusa and a brother, Ben Longberg of Wichita. 

Preceding her in death were Joe Bauman, her husband of almost 65 years; her parents; and siblings, Bud Longberg, Dorothy Hill, Della Antes, Dutch Longberg, Pat Longberg and Mike Longberg.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Bern United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha. Interrnent will be in the Bern Cemetery.  Memorials may be left in Milly’s memory to Bern United Methodist Church and the Bern Community Fund.  The family would like to thank the many employees of Cobblestone Assisted Living and the Apostolic Christian Home for their loving care of Milly and Joe over the last few years. www.popkessmortuaries.com

Kathryn D. Fiegener, 72, of Dawson, NE passed away February 1, 2017 at Lincoln, NE. She was born on April 11, 1944 at Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Dorothy (Bobo) Brandys.

Kathryn married James Fiegener on August 5, 1988 at Omaha, NE.

Kathryn was raised in the Chicago area and graduated from Taft High School in 1962. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in teaching at the University of Nebraska-Omaha as well as a Master’s Degree in Education. She taught at Walt Disney Elementary at Millard. When the couple married they established their home in Dawson. She taught at the North and South Schools until retiring in 2007. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dawson and a member of the Altar Society.

Kathryn is survived by her husband James Fiegener of Dawson, NE; daughter Pam Summers and her husband Joe of Kansas City, MO; son, Michael Albertson and his wife Kristine of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Charlene Fee and her husband Gar of Galina, IL; Susan Craner and her husband Tom of Antioch, IL; and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A private memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dawson, NE with Father Hoesing as the Presiding Priest.

A rosary will be held Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dawson, NE.

Family will receive friends following the rosary at the Fellowship Hall.

Harold Eugene Seever, 91, of Atchison KS died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Vintage Park of Atchison.

Funeral services will be 2:30 pm on Friday, February 3, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 S 6th St, Atchison, KS. Burial will follow in the Moray Cemetery at Bendena, KS. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 pm on Friday prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences and memories to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com .
Harold was born November 11, 1925 in Rushville, MO the son of Oliver Perry (O.P.) and Rosa Bell (McQueen) Seever. Harold owned and operated Seever TV with his wife, Erma, and was a TV technician for almost 40 years. Harold loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, who all enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Atchison.

Harold was married to Erma Louise Albers 69 ½ years ago on June 26, 1947 in Bendena, KS. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include six children: Shirley (Bill) Perry, Topeka, KS,

Sharon Buford, Lenexa, KS,

Earl (Patty) Seever,

Howard (Mary Jo) Seever,

Kirk (Susan) Seever, all of Atchison, KS and Arlene (Shad) Horchem, Manhattan, KS, one brother, Ralph Seever, Easton, KS and a sister, Mary Zimmerman, Westwood, KS., thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. His parents; a granddaughter, Danielle Seever; a son-in-law, V. John Boner; a sister, Orveta Larson and a brother, Stanley Seever preceded him in death.

Regis J. Becker, 92, of Seneca died on February 1, 2017 at Life Care Center in Seneca.

Regis was born on March 12, 1924 in Sabetha, to Edmund J and Katherine Ronnebaum Becker. Regis attended Sts. Peter and Paul School, graduating in 1942.

When he was a young man he stayed, and helped on the family farm; until he became employed by the United States Postal Service as s city carrier. He began his employment with the US Postal in the spring of 1954 and retired in 1984. After he retired, he volunteered for 30 years at the Nemaha County Nutrition Center delivering meals on wheels, to individuals who were homebound, he delivered his last meal in 2014.

Regis enjoyed working on small engines and antique tractors. He volunteered for Albany days making sure that the engines were all working correctly. Regis just like to tinker with engines.

Regis was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, and the St. Josephs Society of the church. He was also a member of the American Legion, Seneca Knights of Columbus Council 1769, Ponce De Leon Assembly 283 of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus of Seneca, and the Retired Postal.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Justin, Bernard, Edmund and Ralph.

Regis is survived by his brother, Daniel Kathleen Becker of Dallas, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. The rosary will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM on Friday, February 3rd at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.

Memorials are for the Seneca Veteran Wall or Sts. Peter and Paul School, and sent in care of the family.

To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Juanita Marie Kneisel, 96, of Hiawatha, died early Wednesday morning, February 1, 2017, at Maple Heights Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for over eight years.

Juanita was born at Hiawatha, December 30, 1920, one of eight children born to the late Orion and Bertha Lupold Welsh and was a lifelong Hiawatha resident.  She attended schools here, graduating with the class of 1939.  Juanita worked many years at the Hiawatha Daily World where she assisted putting the paper together, by hand.  That was when the World was printed 5 days a week.  She later worked at the Sears Catalog Store in Hiawatha for several years before retiring.

Mrs. Kneisel was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Fairview; and the Dorcas Society of the Church.  She also was a member of the ladies auxiliary to Homer-White Post #66, Hiawatha American Legion.  Juanita was a kind and giving person, always had a smile and was always concerned about the other person.  If she had a bad day, it never showed.

She married George “Shorty” Kneisel, June 14, 1945, at the Powhattan Lutheran Church. They made Hiawatha their home where they raised their three daughters.  He died November 1, 2000.  Juanita was also preceded in death by her siblings:  Nelson, Cleda, Eugene, Marvin, Harlan, Carol Joan, infant sister Betty; and son in law Larry Brockhoff.

Survivors include her daughters:   Diane Brockhoff of rural Fairview, Nancy (Ronald) Jones of Hiawatha, Peggy (Brian) Estes of Marysville; grandchildren:  Mike and Kellie, and Cathy Brockhoff, Jason Rosenberger, Tara Lockhart; great-grandchildren:  Casey, MaKayla, Megan, Spencer, Deryk, and Chase.

A Celebration of Juanita’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 3, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with Pastor Michael Dunaway officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Friends may call after 12 noon Thursday, where the family will meet from 6 until 7:30 that evening.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Maple Heights Activity Fund, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

A special message or remembrance may be sent in care of www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Donald “Dean” Tuck, 89, of Hoyt, KS passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Topeka.

He was born September 14, 1927 at home in Hoyt, KS, the son of Marvin and Gladys (Martin) Tuck. He lived his entire life in the Hoyt area. He graduated from Hoyt High School in 1945.
          
Dean married Alberta Piper on November 28, 1948 in Topeka, KS. She preceded him in death on November 21, 2013.
         
 He retired in 1984 from the Southern Pacific Railroad after 37 years of railroading which included positions with both the Rock Island and Santa Fe Railroads. He was a farmer and stockman and had his own Feed Service for 20 years.
          
Dean was a member of the Hoyt United Methodist Church and charter member of the Jackson County Friends of Hospice where he was instrumental in getting the organization started in 1988.
         
 He is survived by 2 daughters, Sharon Lucas (Steve) of Basehor, KS and Deanna Culbertson (Lloyd) of Phillipsburg, KS; a son, Ronald Tuck (Lynn) of Hoyt, KS; seven grandchildren, Angie Wilkinson (Zerek), Luke Lucas (Lisa), Kent Culbertson (Toni), Shane Culbertson (Toni), Cory Tuck, Darin Tuck and Kurtis Tuck (Jenna); eight great-grandchildren, Lily and Landry Lucas, Hailey and Thomas Wilkerson, Ivy Culbertson, Justin and Rachel Talcott and Ericka Tuck and two sisters, Joyce Bausch and June Rickel both of Mayetta, KS.
          
He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Lester Tuck and a sister, Irene Marr.
          
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Hoyt United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hoyt United Methodist Church or Jackson County Friends of Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.