Alice Clare McMaster, 80, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Holton, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, KS. She was born May 9, 1937 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of William H. and Alice Barbara (Kirkendall) Massey.

          Alice graduated from Seaman High School in 1955. She attended nursing school at Kaw Area Vo-Tech in Topeka, graduating with her Registered Nurse Degree. Alice started working for V.A. Hospital in Topeka as a LPN beginning in 1979. She later earned her RN and retired after 30 years. She was a member of Nurses Union NOVA.

          Alice married Bennie Ray McMaster on November 23, 1955 in Topeka. He preceded her in death in 2003; after 48 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Pamela Kay McMaster; twin granddaughters, Sydney and Shelby McMaster; 3 sisters, Evelyn Burgess, Patty Smith and Mildred Massey; 2 brothers, Robert Massey and Fred Massey and a step-brother, Jim Sharp.

          Survivors include a daughter, Angie Carlson (Bob) of Topeka, KS; a son, Donnie McMaster (Cynthia) of Meriden, KS; a brother, Herb Massey (Glenda) of Topeka, KS; 2 brothers-in-law, Larry Smith and Robert Burgess both of Overbrook, KS; a sister-in-law, Pat Massey of Topeka, KS; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one “on the way” and many loving nieces and nephews.

          Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Midland Care 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.

Dr. Paul Moccia, 64, formerly of Atchison, passed away April 27, 2018. 

Memorial Mass will be 11:00am on Wednesday, May 2nd at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Atchison, with a Rosary beginning at 10:30am. 

Paul will be inurned at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Parish, Atchison

Charter Funerals, in Merriam, KS, is in charge of the arrangements.

Joanna “JoAnn” Faye Mick, 76, of Holton, KS passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born October 23, 1941 in Holton, KS the daughter of Walter F. and Hallie (Hawkins) Kranz.

          JoAnn attended Circleville High School. She was a homemaker and a day care provider. She attended the Evangel United Methodist Church.

          JoAnn married William “Bill” R. Mick in 1959 in Hiawatha. They celebrated 59 years of marriage. Bill survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Terry Mick (Kathy), Rick Mick (Kim), Tim Mick (Sandra), Sandy DeVader (Pete) and Shayne Mick (Kelli) all of Holton, KS; a sister, Connie Stingley of Edmond, OK; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.

          She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Danny Mick; a daughter-in-law, Cristy Mick and several half brothers and sisters.

          Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Thursdaymorning. Memorials may be given to the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visitwww.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Henry Helmerichs of Summerfield, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.  He was born June 7, 1931 to George and Hilsa (Evers) Helmerichs in Haxtun, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ethelene; three daughters, Lola Detweiler and  husband, Wayne; Valerie Crawford and husband, John, Velda Meyer and husband, Steve; two sons, Harlo Helmerichs and wife Brenda; Jim Helmerichs and wife Janet, 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and number 21 is due in July; sister Johanna McMahon.

Services 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the First Lutheran Church, Summerfield, Kansas. Officiating Pastor Greg Stuckwisch.  Visitation on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Wherry  Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Interment at the Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, Kansas. Memorials to the First Lutheran Church, Summerfield, Kansas.  On line condolence may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com
 

Tyler Van Winkle, 25, of Marysville, Kansas,  passed away Friday, April 27, 2018.  He was born on November 21, 1992 to Mark and Lori (Hoffman) VanWinkle in Beatrice, Nebraska.

Tyler graduated from Lewiston  Consolidated schools and then attended  SCC in Milford and graduated  with a Major in Diesel Mechanics. While in high school he played football and enjoyed shop class.

Tyler was a member of Salem U.C.C. church.

Tyler loved hunting, fishing, restoring/fixing cars, classic rock and outlaw country music.

He was preceded in death by his grandma Donna Hoffman, Evelyn VanWinkle, grandpa, Boyd VanWinkle,cousin Emily Roelfs.

Survived by parents, Mark and Lori VanWinkle of Steinauer, sisters, NE, Lindsay and Brad Bernadt of Steinauer, NE, Kylie and Matt Rosenbohm of Graham, MO, nephews, Deacon and Owen Bernadt, nieces, Lila and Eliie Rosenbohm, special friend, Whitney Milner of Marysville, KS,grandpa, Jack Hoffman, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Services 11:00 a.m. , Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Salem U.C.C. Church, Steinauer, Nebraska.  Officiating Pastor Eric Biehl.  Visitation on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Interment at the Salem U.C.C. Cemetery, Steinauer, Nebraska. Memorials to family choice. On line condolence may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com 
 

Norma Jean Minor, 78, of Topeka, was found at her home on April 25, 2018.

She was born October 10, 1939 at Nortonville, KS, the daughter of James Henry and Mary Margaret Noll Schrick.

She graduated from Mount St. Scholastica High School, Atchison, in 1957. She worked as a Bookkeeper for the Votech School in Atchison and McCormick Distillery, Weston, MO, retiring in 2013. She was a member of Christ the King Church, Topeka and Volunteered at St. Francis Hospital and Catholic Charities.

Norma married James Allen Minor on May 27 1961. They later divorced.

Survivors include three sons, Timothy Allen Minor, Tonganoxie, “Randy” James Minor, New York, NY, Aaron Anderson (Susie) Minor, Louisburg, KS, a daughter, Elizabeth Anne (Todd) Arndt, Omaha, NE, eight siblings, Dorothy Nolting, Derby, Rosella Hollis, Ozawkie, Sister Mary Rae, Atchison, Marian Nolting, Nortonville, Robert Schrick, Topeka, Marcelline Desko, Olathe, James Schrick, Nortonville, Bernadine Domann, Winchester.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Noll. 

Cremation is planned.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic  Church, Nortonville. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery, Nortonville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, sent in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, PO Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. Online condolences may be made at www.barnettfamilyfh.com

 Willie "Bill" Max Cowley, 80 of Everest, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Hiawatha Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 7, 1937 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Willie and Mary (Binkley) Cowley. The graduated from ACCHS in 1954. Bill joined the U.S. Navy out of high school, where he served as a Sea Bee during the Korean Conflict. Bill was a hog farmer for many years before working at Laura and Sterney's Lumber Yard in Everest. He later was a self employed carpenter working for many people in the area. Bill was a member of the American Legion, enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family. On January 22, 1956 he married Ada May Joyce in Effingham, Kansas. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ada May Cowley of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, Willie Max (Renea) Cowley Jr. of Lawrence, Kansas and Russell Wade (Peggy) Cowley of Blair, Nebraska; two daughters, Sandra Lee Wolf of Horton, Kansas and Amy Jo (Austin) Madison of Everest, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, Jonathen, Isaac, Cory, Brent, Dusty, Tara, Willie, Kristen, Cole and Elizabeth; 10 great grandchildren, Madison, Emma, Leah, Caleb, Olivia, Emaleigh, Paige, Josie, Huxley, Ethan and baby Schultz on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends on Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Burial will be at the Miller Cemetery outside of Everest, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Everest Little League program and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Suzanne “Suzy” Marie Swahn, 62, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on July 29, 1955 in Gordon, Nebraska to William and Willistine (Clark) Fankhauser.  The family moved to Sidney, Nebraska shortly after Suzy was born and she spent her younger years there.   After graduating from Sidney High School in 1972, Suzy enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned a degree in music education.  Her first teaching job was at Lyons, Nebraska, followed by a teaching job at Deaver, Wyoming.  As much as she loved Wyoming, Suzy listened to the Lord and moved to Deerfield, Illinois, where she enrolled at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.  It was there she earned her Masters of Divinity Degree.  While completing her pastoral internship at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Suzy met her husband Craig.  It was there that Suzy and Craig were married on July 21, 1990 and then spent almost 28 years together serving the Lord.

  Suzy was ordained by the Christian Church Disciples of Christ and pastored the First Christian Church of Humboldt, NE; First Christian Church of Fairfield, IA and First Christian Church of Ottumwa, IA.  In 2017, she retired due to her health.  Suzy was a godly woman-a woman of integrity who was loved by so many.  More than anything, Pastor Suzy loved the Lord Jesus, and served Him to the very end of her life.   Suzy passed away on April 24, 2018 at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of 62 years, 8 months and 25 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Willistine “Willie” Fankhauser, her parents-in-law, Carl and Virginia Swahn and numerous aunts and uncles.

 Suzy is survived by her loving husband Craig of Humboldt, NE; brothers: Bill Fankhauser and wife Jo Ellen of Omaha, NE; Stuart Fankhauser and wife Jane of Chandler, AZ; brother-in-law Bob Swahn and wife Kimberly of Omaha, NE, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at The Four-Mile Congregational Church in rural Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor David Welch officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 7-8 p.m.

Interment will be at The Four-Mile Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Richardson County Cancer Fund or to the Four-Mile Congregational Church.

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary- 207 N. Nemaha ST.- Humboldt, NE 68376 (402) 862-2915

Marjean Ann Ryland, 77, of Hiawatha, KS died Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha, KS.

She was born August 18, 1940, in Axtell, KS, the daughter of Weir and Mable Irwin Neff. Marjean graduated with her LPN from Kaw- Valley Technical School in 1985. Her nursing career included working for Dr. Yulich, Fountain Villa, and the Sabetha Manor.

She married Donald Ryland on May 6, 1966 in Atchison, KS. He survives of the home. Other survivors include their children Ronnie (Lisa) Huddleston and Edwin (Sherry) Huddleston of Falls City NE; Beverly (Steve) Chambers of Topeka, KS; Dean Huddleston of Junction City, KS; Amanda (Darren) Allen of Oneida, KS; and Donna Green of Hiawatha, KS; a brother, Larry Neff of Colorado Springs, CO; 21 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Neva Roudybush.

Funeral services are planned for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha with Pastor Shane Spangler officiating. Interment to follow at the Isley Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday where the family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Fairview American Legion Auxillary, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Peggy Ann Gann, 59, of Atchison, KS, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was born on March 19, 1959 in Winchester, KS to Allen and Carrie (Welch) Gore, the second of four children. She attended Easton High School and Highland Community College. She held a large variety of occupations throughout her life, the final being at Atchison Senior Village before her retirement in 2012.

Peggy was married to her soulmate Kenny Gann on March 18, 2006. She said it took her many years to find him, but it was worth every second for the happiness they shared. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, camping, and traveling. She said the greatest memories of her life were spent with her friends and family enjoying all that nature had to offer. She loved her family and friends more than anything in the world, she would never hesitate to be there should they need her. She loved animals, both wild and her pets. Each spring she would count the days until her hummingbirds would return to the feeders and flowers she made sure to have just for them. Her heart went into everything she did, whether it be planning family events or supporting local causes. In her retirement she took up crafting and with that hobby, she made the lives and houses of her friends and family more beautiful.

Survivors include her loving husband Kenny Gann, her son Eric (Sara) Dewald, her step-children Scott (Rebecca) Gann and Kenneth Gann, brother Kenny (Jeanette) Gore, nieces Jenny (Michael) Elder, Amanda (Jeremy) Faulconer, nephew Kenny Gore Jr., 6 great-nieces and nephews, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother William Gore, and her sister Debra Gore.

Memorial Services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Burial will follow in the Langley Cemetery, north of Easton, KS. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, at the funeral home. Words of sympathy and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Adeline Gilmore, 99, of Leawood, KS formerly of Everest, KS died Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Adeline Gladys Gilmore was the youngest of eight children born to John and Frances (Wolney) Ubelaker on April 16, 1919 at Willis, KS.

She graduated from Everest High School with honors and in 1940 received an RN from St. Joseph Nursing School in Kansas City. She worked as a general service and surgical nurse at Horton (KS) Community Hospital and later at Newman Memorial Hospital in Emporia.

She and John Marvin Gilmore of Hiawatha were married and moved to Waukeegan, IL where she worked at St. Theresa’s Hospital while John was completing his U.S. Navy service at the Great Lakes Naval Station.

The couple moved to Robinson where they purchased the S.T. Parker drug store. Adeline continued her nursing career at Hiawatha Community Hospital where she worked until her retirement.

She is survived by her three children, Robert Gilmore (Jane) of Overland Park, KS; David Gilmore (Meg) of Leawood, KS; and Carol Gilmore of Leawood, KS. She was preceded in death by brothers Dr. Clement Ubelaker (Dorothy) of Ottawa, KS; Henry Ubelaker (Wilma) of Everest, KS; Victor Ubelaker ( Lela) of Horton, KS; Dr. Ernest Ubelaker (Ruth) of South Haven, KS; and sisters Frances (Frank) Geiger of Horton, KS; Helen (Henry) Bunck of Everest, KS; and Mary ( William) Bertels of Nortonville, KS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 1p.m. at the St. Leo Catholic Church in Horton, KS. Celebrant will be Father Dan Gardner. Interment will follow at the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 10 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Helen L Gilfillan, 83 , Reserve, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care hospital in St. Joseph, MO. 

She was surrounded by family and loved ones.  She was born May 16, 1934 in Horton, Ks the daughter of Rev. Clarence Peter Broadfoot and Christie Lillian Rolfe Broadfoot Rose.  She graduated and was valedictorian from Reserve Rural High School in 1952.  On Aug 2, 1953 she married Curtis Dale Gilfillan in Reserve where they lived most of their married life.  She loved to cook, garden, and can and tend her flowers.  Helen worked as a CNA for nursing homes and individuals and cooked meals for her local school district.  Other survivors include a daughter and son in law, Beth & Duane Strader of St. Joseph, MO, two sons and daughters-in-law, Russell and Ramona Gilfillan of Hiawatha, and Mark and Monique Gilfillan of Grand Junction, CO; a sister, Catherine Raper of Topeka, Ks: seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. 

A celebration of life service is at 10:30 AM Monday ,April 30, 2018 at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Friend may call the funeral home after 10 a.m. on Sunday where the family will receive friends from 4:30 PM – 6 p.m. The Rev. Tom Stone will officiate, assisted by Blake Wyatt.  Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Mount Zion community northeast of Hiawatha with a luncheon following at the First Baptist Church in Hiawatha.     

Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.   

Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Nancy Ann Steinlage, 52, of Seneca, Kansas peacefully passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

She was born July 15, 1965 to Robert (Bob) and Janice (Stallbaumer) Haverkamp in Seneca, Kansas. She attended Bern Grade School and High School, graduating in 1983.

She then went onto Highland Community College where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Business.

Nancy married Michael (Mike) Steinlage on May 4, 1991 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Together they had four children.

After a number of years working in the banking industry, she decided to stay home to raise her young children until they were all school age. She became the school secretary for St Peter and Paul Catholic School, where her children attended, and remained there until her illness in 2014.

Nancy was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, actively participated in school PTO, and served as an officer for the St. Ann’s Altar society. She thoroughly enjoyed attending all of her children’s sporting and academic activities. Her life was centered around caring for and helping others. Her family was always first in her life, closely followed by her devotion to Sts. Peter and Paul School, where she embraced all the students and staff as her second family. She went above and beyond to keep the school in order. She showed the extent of her courage and strength over the last four years in her battle with leukemia and post-transplant complications. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by Mike, her husband of 27 years, and her children Garrett (Lenexa), Drew and finance Holly Kuckelman (Seneca), and Kacie and Hunter (of the home). She is also survived by her mother Janice Stallbaumer Haverkamp, and her six brothers; Robert (Mary) Haverkamp of Bern, Mark (Francine) Haverkamp of Bern, Alan (Rhonda) Haverkamp of Bern, Leon Haverkamp of Bern, Neal (Marya) Haverkamp of Bern, and Kent (Jennie) Haverkamp of Lone Tree, Colorado, and her four sisters; Julie (Alan) Lierz of Seneca, Lynda (Bob) Cross of Centralia, Donna (Matt) Reschke of Olathe, Kansas, and Tricia (Kevin) Cain of Miller, South Dakota. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Robert (Bob) on January 23, 2005.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 PM at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Sunday, April 29, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Seneca at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 30, 2018. Burial in the church cemetery.

Memorials are for COINS for a Cause and or Sts. Peter and Paul School sent in care of the family.

Lauer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Sondra “Sandy” May (Carter) Haeffele, 73, of Overbrook, KS, formerly of Hiawatha and Atchison, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS surrounded by her family.

Sondra “Sandy” May Carter was born on September 2, 1944 in Atchison, the daughter of Clifford and Emmaciel ‘Emmy’ (Ellis) Carter. Sandy graduated from Atchison High School in 1962. She worked many occupations throughout her life but being a homemaker, mother, cake decorator, and babysitter were her most cherished. Sandy enjoyed baking, fishing, and bowling and was a coach for the youth bowling league at Maple Lanes in Hiawatha for many years. Sandy and her daughter, Cherie, were Kansas State Champion Bowlers in Doubles in the mid 1980’s.

Sandy and Darrel W. Haeffele were united in marriage on January 16, 1966 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Atchison, he survives.

Also surviving are their three children, Cherie (Robert) Herlinger of Overbrook, KS, Traci (Calvin) Weibling of East Lynne, MO, and Michael (Michelle) Haeffele of Ottawa, KS; five grandchildren, Amanda (Ryan) Kohlman of Burlingame, KS, Andrew (Brittany) Weibling of Garden City, MO, Jessica Herlinger of Lawrence, KS, Mackenzie Haeffele of Winfield, KS, and Jacob (Samantha) Weibling of Kingsville, MO; eight great-grandchildren; step brother, Jim Halling; step sisters, Betty Diebolt and Susan Smith; and many former daycare children who called her Grandma Sandy.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; two great-grandsons, Gavin and Gabriel; brother, Wayne Carter; and sisters, Patricia Cloves and Florence Spencer.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Avenue, Atchison, KS with Chaplain Larry Parrish, officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Sandy to the ASPCA or Trinity Lutheran School and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Words of sympathy and remembrances may also be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Janice Kirkendall, 73, of Falls City, NE, passed away April 24, 2018 at Omaha, NE. She was born September 6, 1944 at Falls City to Merle and Edna (McCoy) Prior. 

She married Lawrence “Bo” Kirkendall on September 6, 1964 at Falls City.

Janice was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 1962. Following graduation she attended Business School in Kansas City. When married the couple established their home in Falls City and she worked at Frontier Homes and Boher Brothers Lumber Company until her children were born and then she became a homemaker until her children were older. She took employment with First National Bank and then worked as a clerk in the Richardson County Treasurer’s office, retiring in 2008. She was a member of First Christian Church, was a deaconess of her church as well as having served on the church board.

Janice is survived by her husband, Lawrence “Bo” of Falls City, sons, Scott and his wife Karen of Des Moines, IA, Brian and his wife Roberta of Falls City, sisters, Marlene High of East Dubuque, IL, Carol Hines and her husband Ed of Mexico, MO, grandchildren, Lucas and Hannah Kirkendall. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Jacob Wayne Kirkendall.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:30 AM at First Christian Church with Reverend Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery.

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

Harold W. Jahnke, 97, of Powhattan, KS died Monday, April 23, 2018 at The Pines in Hiawatha, KS.

He was born on December 17, 1920 at the family farm to William and Ida Wilkening Jahnke the youngest of 7 children. Harold grew up and attended schools in Riley County graduating from Riley High School.

Harold married Gladys Sylvester on October 22, 1944 at his Parent’s home. They later moved to Powhattan, KS to farm because of the Fort Riley Expansion. Gladys survives at The Pines in Hiawatha.

He was a member of the Powhattan United Methodist Church, a Trustee, and helped remodel the church building. He served on the Tri County Manor Board. Harold was a charter member of the original Rural Water District #2. He also served on the Brown County Farm Bureau Association Board. In his spare time Harold enjoyed woodworking and playing the organ.

Also surviving are three daughters; Sharilyn (Bill) Pollock of Powhattan, KS, Shauna (Don) Nye of Powhattan, KS, and Shelia (Cory) Heiniger of Fairview, KS, 10 grandchildren; Jonathan, Luke, Noah, Jerod, Sarah, Tony, Erica, Mandy, Connie, and Heidi, and 20 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 siblings, and a great grandson in infancy, William Pollock.

Funeral Services are planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Powhattan United Methodist Church in Powhattan, KS. Interment will follow at the Powhattan Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home after 10 a.m on Friday.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

Memorials are suggested in his name to be designated at a later date and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Marvin D. Caspers, age 85 of Auburn, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Blanche; son Mark; daughter Arlis (Mike) Scanlan; grandchildren Benjamin, Mitchell, Kathryn, and Claire Scanlan; brother Eugene (Elsie) Caspers; brothers-in-law Fred (Marcia) Gauchat and Ed Gauchat; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Marvin was someone who really knew how to build relationships with people. He is survived by friends all over Southeast Nebraska, across Nebraska, and many other states.

A funeral service will be Saturday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church near Auburn. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with graveside military honors provided by American Legion Post #23 of Auburn. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 5:30 to 7:30. Masonic Funeral Rites will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Memorials suggested to St. John Lutheran (Stone) Church Foundation

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Anita Scholz, 94, Nortonville, Kansas formerly of Atchison, Kansas died Friday, April 20, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, Kansas.

Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Final care has been entrusted to Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Atchison Human Society for the care of cats and kittens and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Anita was born November 12, 1923 in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, only child to Cedalia Tomada and Pietro Vuano.

She received her education in Italy and attended trades school where she acquired the skills to become a seamstress. She later supported herself as a governess in the South of France.

Anita attended trade school where she acquired the skills to become a seamstress. She excelled in this capacity, often making evening gowns for many of the officers’ wives visiting Fort Leavenworth. Word of mouth about her ability spread and she soon had regular customers come to her from Kansas City for custom tailor-made designs. She never charged anywhere close to the value of her work.

Anita had a green thumb and spent endless hours trying to grow fruits and vegetables that would have thrived in Italy but didn’t do so well in the Kansas climate. Even so, she never gave up and provided healthy homemade meals for her family.

Anita loved flowers, plants, nature, and animals - cats in particular. She was never happier than when she had a lap full of playful and purring kittens.

Anita was fluent in Italian, French and English languages, and also tried her hand at German and Russian.

While serving as a governess on the French Riviera she met and married the love of her life, Dr. Donald Scholz. They married in 1958 in Italy and came to Atchison, Kansas in 1965/66.  Dr. Scholz preceded her in death on December 20, 2016.

Anita was a member of St. Benedict Parish in Atchison, Kansas.

She is survived by a daughter, Alba Scholz, Beaverton, OR.

Marilyn Mildred Oltjen Anthony, 83, passed away on April 22, 2018, at The South Pines In Hiawatha.

She was born October 22, 1934 in Robinson, Kansas. The daughter of Emmett and Margaret (Fiechter) Oltjen who preceded her in death.

She attended Meadowbrook Country School, Robinson High School and Kansas State University.

She married James B. Anthony, from Smith Center on December 23, 1955 in Robinson, James preceded her in death on December 15, 2010.

Marilyn was an elementary education teacher for 35 years in Colorado. Upon retiring, they moved to Smith Center, Kansas. She enjoyed animals especially her cats. After Jim’s passing she moved to Hiawatha to be close to her family.

She was the youngest of 5 siblings, two brothers proceeded her in death, John and Robert Oltjen.

Marilyn is survived by her brother, Max (Marilyn) Oltjen of Hiawatha and a sister Twila Rector of Leavenworth, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services are planned for Saturday April 28, 2018 at 11a.m. at the Upper Wolf Lutheran Church Southeast of Robinson. Inurnment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be given to the Upper Wolf Lutheran Church Memorial Fund sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

James C. Murray, 79 of Atchison KS died on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, with Rev. Craig Lantz officiating. The body has been cremated according to his wishes and burial of cremated remains will follow the service at the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of service on Saturday, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 S. 6th, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or St. Croix Hospice and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Jim was born on March 23, 1939 in Easton, KS the son of Lester C. and Maude (Bishop) Murray. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1957 and served in the Army National Guard of Kansas from January 1959 to January, 1965. Jim had worked as an order clerk for Blish-Mize Company, as an automotive assembler for Kenworth, and then as a plant foreman for Anacon Foods, Atchison, KS. He was an active member of the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where he had served on the Church Council. Mr. Murray was a member of the Elks, and Pineview County Club. Jim enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, golfing, bowling, watching sporting events and old time movies. His greatest joy was attending and participating in his children, grandsons’ and great grandson’s activities.

He was married to Alice M. Thomas on June 28, 1968. Mrs. Murray survives of their home. Additional survivors include a son, Douglas Murray, Overland Park, KS, three daughters, Katherine (Mike) Mikkelson, Stilwell, KS, Kimberly (Dan) Faulkner, Marysville, KS, and Kelly (Mark) Whitfield, Emporia, KS, six grandsons, Matt Murray, Drew ( Lizzy) Mikkelson, Tyler Mikkelson, Dustin Faulkner, Braeton Faulkner, and Mitch Whitfield, and great grandson, Hudson Mikkelson. His parents, one brother, Lester Murray and a sister-in law, Agnes Leahy preceded him in death.

Mary “Greg” Starr passed away peacefully Saturday, April 21 2018.

Greg was born March 18, 1922 in Wallingford, CT to Peter and Mary Janus Gregorwicz. She attended school in Durham, CT and received her registered nursing degree from Middlesex Hospital School of Nursing in reciprocity with Yale Medical School and Wesleyan Hospital. On her 21st birthday she enlisted in the United States Army and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army Nursing Corps. Greg crossed the Atlantic on the Queen Mary to serve in World War II and arrived in England on D-Day.  She served as a nurse throughout the war at Blanford Airforce Base outside of London. At the conclusion of the war, she met Wayne R. Starr at the Officer’s Club in Blanford. By that time, they had both been advanced to first lieutenants in the US Army. They were married in Connecticut on December 15, 1945.  Together Wayne and Greg had two sons, Randolph and Theodore. They established their home in Hiawatha in 1947.  As a homemaker, Greg was instrumental in the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, was a Sunday school teacher and active in the choir. She was a member of the Hiawatha Hospital Auxiliary, the Mount Hope Cemetery Board, the HU Chapter of PEO, and a leader in the Boy & Girl Scouts. She joined the Board of Directors of Citizens State Bank & Trust after the death of her husband Wayne in 1972. At the age of 90, she joined American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post Number 7285. Her life was dedicated to the service of others as demonstrated by her nursing career, her church service and her giving spirit.  

 She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Jane Harpster, Helen Jones, Florence Gregorwicz, brothers John Gregg, Peter Gregg, and Walter Gregg, and her loving husband Wayne.

She is survived by her two sons, Randolph and his wife Nita of Loveland, CO and Theodore and his wife Paula of Hiawatha. Her five granddaughters Andrea Starr (David) of Portland, OR, Sarah Vives (Christian) of Reston, VA, Allison Clark (Brett) of Maize, KS, Lindsey Murry  (Brian) of Loveland, CO, and Marisa Starr (Curt) of Germantown, MD. Her four great-granddaughters Mallory Clark, Elsie Clark, Olivia Murry, and Sophie Vives.

Funeral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church.  Pastor Jacob Cloud will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha.  

Friends may call the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Mount Hope Cemetery and sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St.  Hiawatha, KS  66434.

Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Harold P. “Poodle” Sauvage, 75, of Topeka, KS formerly of Havensville, KS passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was born in 1943 the son of Ralph G. Sauvage and Opal (Bolin) Thrasher.

Harold attended Havensville High School. He retired from Iron Workers Local 10 and later retired from Kansas Department of Transportation in 2005.

Harold married Susan “Sue” Whelchel in 1978 at Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include 3 daughters, Carol Degenhardt, Cheryl Bergman (Eddie) and Sheila Sauvage all of Topeka, KS; 3 step-sons, James Lloyd (Kathleen) of Las Cruces, NM, Jeffery Lloyd (Kay) of Ottumwa, IA and John Lloyd (Jennifer) of Ozawkie, KS; a sister, Rosalie Ingram of Texhoma, OK; 2 brothers, Karl Sauvage (Dee) of Onaga, KS and Gordon Sauvage (Laura) of Flagstaff, AZ; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Shirley Randel and Glenda Bosse and a grandson, Larry Lone

Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Helping Hands Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhoms.com.
 

Roberta A. Metzger Kern, 85, of Oskaloosa, died Friday, April 20, 2018 at her home.

She was born November 25, 1932 in Horton, KS, the oldest daughter of  Reinert and Petra Amanda Knudson Hammersmark. She was a 1950 graduate of Denton High School. She earned an R.N. degree at  Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in 1953. Roberta worked as a Registered Nurse at the Colmery-O’Neill Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Topeka, retiring in 1991.

She was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Nortonville and a member of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of the church. She was an active member of the Stormont-Vail Nursing Alumni Association. She was married to Kenneth I. Metzger in 1954, they divorced in 1974. She was married to Gustav Andrew “Andy” Kern on January 6, 1979 in Nortonville, he preceded her in death on December 18, 2014.

She is survived by three daughters, Ann (Steve) Major, Oskaloosa, Amy (Allen Bender) Osborn, Oskaloosa, Beth Metzger, Lawrence, four sons, Kenneth (Carla) Metzger, Oskaloosa, David (Matt Miller) Metzger, Oskaloosa, John (Victoria) Metzger, Oskaloosa and Erik Metzger, San Francisco, CA, two step-children, Mike Kern, Stover, MO, Marsha Veal, Cripple Creek, CO, two sisters, Betty Denton, Denton, KS, Joan Luthro, Olathe, 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents , one grandson, Heath Carpenter, one great-grandson, Zachary Schrock and one step-son, George “Pat” Kern.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 26, 2018 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Nortonville. Burial at Pleasant View Cemetery, Oskaloosa. Visitation withe family and friends will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa.  Memorials to St. Matthew Lutheran Church in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066.  www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Michael Lee Roll 76, of Parkville, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home in Parkville, Missouri.

Michael was born in Denver, Colorado on June 25, 1941 the son of Brita Marie Weir. He was a mechanic at TWA Airlines for over 40 yrs. and American Airlines for 5 yrs., retiring in 2008. He graduated from Horton High School in 1959. Michael’s hobbies included fishing, spending time with loved ones, visiting with friends and selling/buying merchandise at flea markets.

Michael married Judy Bronson at the Horton Christian Church in 1963. They moved to Long Beach, California, where he was stationed in the US Navy. He served in the Navy for 6.5 yrs., and was stationed in Japan, Hawaii, and California. Michael was a member of the American Legion in White Cloud, KS. He attended the United Methodist Church in Horton, where he grew up, and was a Parkville resident for over 40 years.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Brita Marie Weir, stepfather, Ernie Clyde Weir, and a sister, Carol Weir.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Roll, son, Terry Roll, 3 nephews, Justin Weir, Jason Weir, Preston Thornton, brother in law, Paul Thornton, 2 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 2 great nieces, 1 great nephew, 1 great great niece, and a great great nephew.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday April 25, 2018 at the Horton City Cemetery in Horton, Kansas. Visitation will be 4:00 – 6:00 pm Tuesday at Meyers Northland Funeral Chapel in Parkville, Mo. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Norman L. Luebbe, 92, of Seneca, died on his wife’s birthday, Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

Norman Lee, was born on April 23, 1925, in Horton to John W. and Nellie Winterschiedt Luebbe. Norman attended school in Horton before moving to Seneca in 1937, because of his father’s health. Norman attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School and graduated from High School in 1943. That summer Norman’s father took him to the military station and enlisted him in the United States Navy. He served two years sailing all around the world on the S.S. Crater Lake transporting oil.

On November 6, 1943 he married Rosemary Wempe at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Following his discharge from the Navy, the couple settled in Seneca.  After they were married and he returned from the service, Norman was paid to pitch baseball on Sundays for different town ball team. His parents bought the Eli Hardware store at that time and Norman helped hi parents operate the business.

He purchased the business from his parents in 1960 and continued to run it until he sold the building to his daughter, Jolene in 1993.

Norman and Rosemary were able to celebrate their 50th, 60th and their 70 wedding anniversaries. Norman was so talented and was able to fix anything that needed fixing. He built his own home, doing the carpentry, plumbing and the wiring all himself.

He loved to hunt squirrel’s and racoons and make stuff for his kids. He had an ornery “fun” sense of humor. He will be missed by everyone that knew him, especially his family. Norman was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, St. Joseph Society and the Earl W. Taylor Post 21 in Seneca.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Lee Luebbe on July 15, 1951; son-in-law, Terry Grauer; his parents, John on August 16, 1950 and Nellie on September 23,1992; and his sisters, Mary Alice O’Brian and Delores Saunders.

He is survived by his five children, Jerry (Margaret) Luebbe of Centralia, Carol (Jim) Kohake of Seneca, Jolene (Roger) Holthaus of St. Benedict, Randy (Shelly) Luebbe of Topeka and Lori (Gary) Huerter of Seneca; his brother, Jack Luebbe of Hendersonville, North Carolina; 16 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren.

A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM at the Lauer Funeral Home on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Seneca on his birthday, at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 23, 2018.

Memorials are to be designated for Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic school and sent in care of the family.

Lauer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Billy G. “Bill” Wilson, 89, of Circleville, KS, passed away April 20, 2018 at his home. He was born October 6, 1928 in Neosho, MO., the son of Dallas and Edith Watson Wilson.

Bill began his schooling at Hopewell Rural School in Atchison, Kansas.  The family moved to the Carmel Neighborhood where he finished his rural schooling.  Bill then graduated from Holton High School in 1946.

Bill began his military services in February of 1951, taking his basic training as well as his radio and cryptography schooling at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas.  Upon graduating he was sent to VWT Hills Farm Station, near Washington D.C., for further training in the Army Security Agency.  He would then deploy to Korea on November 5, where he would spend the next 15 months.  The final 3 months doing Security Duty near the Peace Village at Panmunjom, on the border of North and South Korea.

Bill was a farmer and stockman for most of his life. He enjoyed participating in sports, in addition to playing an impressive number of musical instruments.  He was a member of the VFW, the First Baptist Church, and the Banner Grange, until it was dissolved.

Bill was survived by 3 nephews Gary Wilson (Brenda) of Holton, Keith Wilson (Rosanna) of Circleville, and Daryl Wilson (Della Wrightsman) of Netawaka; 9 great nieces and nephews, 15 great-great nieces and nephews and 2 great-great-great nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his brother Duane Wilson and sister-in-law Mona Wilson. 

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.  Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Holton Cemetery.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time.  Memorials may be given to Jackson County Historical Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visitwww.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Terry Ramsey, 78, of Falls City, NE passed away April 19, 2018 at Falls City. He was born July 27, 1939 at Falls City to Vance and Patricia (Timothy) Ramsey. 

Terry enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 1, 1961. He served with the 788th Radar Squadron. He was honorably discharge March 10, 1964 at Truax Field, WI.

He married Myra Sparks in 1968 at Belmont, MS and they divorced in 1974. He then married Margaret Strecker-Schutte on October 23, 1987 at Las Vegas, NV.

Terry was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 1957. Upon his discharge from service he worked for Frontier Homes and Sunset Trailers and later transferred to Red Bay, AL to set up travel trailer plants. He served as plant manager in Alabama, Mississippi and Texas. Upon his return to Falls City he did house painting and odd jobs before starting at the Post Office in 1976. He retired in July of 2000 with 26 years to his credit and additional 4 years in the Air Force for a total of 30 years working for the federal government.

He was an avid reader of history and biographies. He read the Omaha, Lincoln and St. Joe papers daily and the Falls City Journal. He enjoyed his morning coffee with his friends. Weather permitting he would spend most of his days on his deck watching TV, reading and doing crosswords. He enjoyed traveling with maybe his most memorable trip being to Ireland working on genealogy. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Falls City Elks Lodge and Falls City American Legion.

Terry is survived by his wife, Margaret of Falls City, son, Vance and his wife Mitzi of Belmont, MS, step-children, Kari and Adam Schutte both of Falls City, grandchildren, Austin, Carly and Tyler, step-grandchildren, Colton, Kira and Alex Vollan, Jake and Nate Craine, step-great-grandchildren, Hadley and Nash and an uncle, Gerard Timothy of Nebraska City, NE. He was preceded in death by his, parents, brother, Gary and a sister, Carol Thompson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dunavan as the presiding priest. Interment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

A Parish Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 6:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the rosary.

Myron W. Leech was born on December 13, 1922 in Richardson County, Nebraska on his parent's home place.  He passed into the loving arms of Jesus on April 19, 2018 at Colonial Acres Nursing Home where he had lived since August 5, 2017.

Myron graduated from the first consolidated school in the state of NE, Bratton Union with the class of 1940.  Following graduation, he took an agricultural short course at the University of NE-Lincoln.  Myron began his farming career with his father and brother, raising crops and feeding cattle and hogs.  For many years, Myron was involved in community affairs.  He served on three school boards, Rural District #100, Bratton Union and the Humboldt School Board.  He saw many changes in the education system and had served on a Richardson County School Reorganization Committee in the early 70's.  In September of 2017, the Myron Leech family was honored by Aksarben for owning the family farm for 100 years.  Grandson Jeremy and family live where Myron and Imogene lived while son Van and wife Kay live on the original Leech home place.

On February 22, 1946, Myron married his wife Imogene Oursland.  Shortly after their marriage, he served with the Army's Medic Division spending most of his service time in Madigan General Hospital in Washington State.  To this union, two sons were born, Terry Leech of Nebraska City and Van Leech of Humboldt. Myron was civic minded and he along with Imogene, opened Leech Insurance Agency in 1972 and Leech's Department Store in 1975.  The agency was sold to Van and Kay in 1995.  The department store was closed in 1996 due to Imogene's poor health.  When Imogene passed away after nearly 60 years of marriage, Myron was united in marriage to Jo Ann Tupa.  They celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary in October of 2017.  Myron and Jo Ann are members of the United Methodist Church of Humboldt.

Myron was a man of strong faith.  He loved the Lord, his family and his friends.  He was a man who worked the earth and greatly enjoyed being a farmer.  His grandchildren have many fond memories of spending time with grandpa.  He was blessed to live long enough to meet seven great grandchildren and he treasured visits with family and friends.  Myron was crowned kind of the Richardson County Fair in 1993.

Myron is preceded in death by his wife Imogene, his parents, William and Trena Leech, sister and brother-in-law, Erma and Charles Reid and brother Omer Leech.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann Leech, sons, Terry Leech and wife Jerri of Nebraska City and Van Leech and wife Kay of Humboldt, three grandchildren, Jeremy Leech and wife Laura and children Jacey, Brandt and Colt of Humboldt, Zach Leech and wife Nichole and children Gavin and Alex of Johnston, IA and Kylei Kenny and husband Gary of Valley Cottage, NY and children Jax and Rilo, sister-in-law, Harriett Leech of Humboldt, step-grandchildren, Dickie Blecha and wife Sandy of Humboldt, Bridget Hamilton and husband Denny and children Reese, Raygan and Flynn of Jefferson City, MO and Kirby Bohl and wife Ann and children Zayden and Ali of Nebraska City, Jo Ann's children, Marsha Esslinger and husband Francis of Belleville, KS, Wanda Hartshorn and husband Del of Humboldt, Barb McCarter and husband Rich of Topeka, KS, Mike Tupa of Abilene, KS, Jeri Armstrong of Abilene, TX,  and Sharon Streit and husband Mel of Humboldt, several nieces and nephews along with special friends Joe and Melba Cook.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Dorothy Smith officiating.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt.  with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska. 

Inurnment will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Humboldt, Nebraska.

Memorials contributions may go to the Humboldt United Methodist Church, Humboldt Volunteer Fire Department or Ambulance Squad, and the Pleasant View Cemetery Fund.

Condolences may be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com.

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary, Humboldt, Nebraska.

Jennifer Leigh Foster, 45, of Auburn, Nebraska was born to Robert Lee Jr. and Judy Taylor on November 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois.  She grew up in Sacramento, California where she attended school.  Jennifer graduated from Bella Vista High School and continued her education by earning a Business Management degree from American River College.  On February 14, 2013, Jennifer was united in marriage to Kevin Lee Foster in Brownville, Nebraska.  The couple lived in Auburn where Jennifer raised her sons with Lee and worked as the customer service manager at Sun Mart.  She was a member of the New Life Church in Auburn and the PTA.  Jennifer was a loving, caring mother and wife that deeply cared for her family and friends.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 13, 2018, passing away at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Auburn having reached the earthly age of forty-five years and five months.  She was preceded in death her grandparents and father Robert Lee Taylor Jr.

Jennifer is survived by her loving husband Kevin Lee Foster of Auburn, sons, Chris, Andrew, Tim, Charlie, and Nick of Auburn, mother Judy James of Sacramento, CA; grandson Connor Shapiro, and other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at New Life Church in Auburn, Nebraska with Pastor Mike Mattox officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the New Life Church in Auburn or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105

Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net.

Services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Chapel- 707 15th ST.-Auburn, NE 68305 (402) 274-3131

Albert William Rieschick of Hastings, formerly of Falls City died Monday, April 16 at the age of 101. 

A Celebration of Life service for Albert Rieschick of Hastings, formerly of Falls City will be Monday morning at 11 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Falls City. 

Albert Rieschick is survived by daughters: Susan Brown and Geri Pagel.

Diana Kay Robidoux-Weeks, 68, of Hiawatha died April 16, 2018 in Reserve, Kansas.

Diana was born December 9, 1949 in Falls City, NE the daughter of Donald C. and Barbara J. Bryant Robidoux.

She was currently the Gaming Commissioner for Sac & Fox Nation. Diana played an active role in the Tribal government.  She also played a role in starting the casino, the police station, the truck stop, and the Sac & Fox court system.

She is survived by her son; William Weeks of St. Joseph, MO, two daughters; Lorrie Fernandez and Jami Weeks both of Hiawatha, grandchildren; Kelley Fernandez, Kyle Haffner, Danielle Fenandez, Summer Weeks, Billy Weeks, Shilah Patterson, Shelby Patterson, Sherissa Minshall, and Jeremiah Weeks, great-grandson; Jaiden Pallesen, and baby Gabriel Warner.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son; Jeremy Weeks in 2005 and daughter; Donna Weeks in 2009; brother; Kirby Robidoux, and sister; Donna Robidoux.

Funeral Services are planned for 10 AM Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Sunday at the funeral home.   Interment will follow at the Hiawatha Cemetery, Hiawatha, Kansas.   Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S. 7th ST.  Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Sylvia Anderson, 92, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2018, 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 are suggested to family’s choice with a later designation.

Online condolences can be sent to www.wherrymortuary.com

Wherry Mortuary-207 N. Nemaha ST.- Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915
 

Edwin "Claire" Olsen, 88, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was born on November 11, 1929 in Powhattan, Kansas, the son of Hans C. and Ruth Ross Olsen Jr.

Claire was a farmer and worked as a lineman with the Willis Telephone Company. He was a member of the Everest Zion Lutheran Church where he served on the church board and cemetery board. Claire served in the Army National Guard, on the Little Delaware Watershed board and was the crops superintendent for the Tri-County Fair for over 20 years.

He enjoyed showing corn at the Kansas State Fair, hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

On May 18, 1956 he married Carolyn Elizabeth Butt in Westboro, Missouri.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Olsen of the home, Horton, Kansas; daughter, Tina Lee Olsen-Gregory of Riverside, California; 4 sons, Steven Claire Olsen of McCallsburg, Iowa, Lelan Ray Olsen of Edwardsville, Illinois, Kevin Eric Olsen of Parumph, Nevada and Keith Craig Olsen of Horton, Kansas; brother, Robert C. Olsen of Indianapolis, Indiana and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn son, brother, Vernon Olsen and sister, Doris Eames.

The family will greet friends on Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6:00 P.M. at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Zion Lutheran Church north of Everest, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Zion Lutheran Bell Tower fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Donald Daily, 74, of Hiawatha, KS died April 16, 2018 at the Mission Village Nursing Home in Horton, Kansas.

Donald was born December 19, 1943 in Netawaka, KS the son of Floyd and Martha Titus Daily. He graduated from Netawaka High School with the class of 1961.

He married Judy McNett December 22, 1967 in Severance, KS. She survives of the home.

Donald was a member of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God in Hiawatha, KS. He formerly was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Hiawatha where he served as Treasurer for several years. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards.

He is also survived by his children; Donnie Daily of Hiawatha, KS, daughters; Wendy Bradley of Marysville, KS and Donna Oldridge of Hiawatha, KS, siblings; Lucille McDonald of Dallas, TX, Donna Simpson of Emporia, KS, Elizabeth (Charlie) Conner of Yuma, AZ, Edward (Joyce) Daily of Netawaka, KS, Diane Keesling of Pottsboro, TX, Martha (Les) McCormick of Frankfort, MO, Elsie Stafford of Hanover, PA, Charles Daily of Bakersfield, CA, and RaeDean (Karen) Daily of St. John, KS, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant son; grandson; Tad Clary, and two brothers; Jack and Harold Daily, and his parents; Floyd and Martha Daily.

Funeral Services are planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Cavalry Temple Assembly of God in Hiawatha. Pastor Jim Farris and Tom Bell will officiate. Interment will follow at the Hiawatha Cemetery.

The family will receive friend from 2 p.m until service time at the church on Sunday. Memorials are suggested in his name and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434. Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Dallas Dean Lee, 84, of Bern, KS passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Topeka, KS.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Sabetha, KS. Please bring your stories to share with family and friends as we remember Dallas. Snacks will be available in the community room at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bern Community Library or the Bern School Activity Complex or the First Lutheran Church, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, KS 66534. www.popkessmortuaries.com

Martha Jane (Miller) Nims, 96 of Humboldt, Nebraska was born to Walter and Ella (Gordon) Miller on February 11, 1922 in Summit, Mississippi.  She graduated from Summit High School and then received her Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Miss University.  She continued her education attaining her master’s degree from Louisiana State University, (LSU).  

Martha began her work career at Standard Oil of Louisiana working in the chemical products lab in Baton Rouge.  She moved to Nebraska and started her Vocational Home Economics Teaching career in 1946 in Humboldt where Martha also taught chemistry and general sciences.  She later taught at Falls City from 1958 to her retirement in 1984 teaching Home Economics for 38 years.  She was a member of the Humboldt United Methodist Church where she was involved with the United Methodist Women, member of the Daughters of American Revolution, Order of Eastern Star, P.E.O., and American Legion Auxiliary.

When her health declined Martha became a resident of Colonial Acres Nursing Home where she passed away April 10, 2018 at the age of 96 years.

Martha is survived by her daughter Sarah Nims of Humboldt, nieces: Jacque Nims-Westling and husband James of Phoenix, AZ; Virginia Mueller Traylor of Baton Rouge, LA; Lisa Mueller-Alfonso of Apex, NC; a nephew Walter “Trey” Miller II of Longview, TX; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard, sister, Carolyn Mueller and husband Jack and brother, Walter Miller Jr. and wife Shirley. 

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Dorothy Smith officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.

Interment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Humboldt United Methodist Church or family’s choice with a later designation.

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary- 207 N. Nemaha ST.-Humboldt, NE 68376 (402) 862-2915
 

John Manley, 65, of Dawson, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at the Sabetha Community Hospital in Sabetha, Kansas.

Born: March 30, 1953 in Falls City, Nebraska

Died: April 15, 2018 in Sabetha, Kansas

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dawson, Nebraska with Father Kenneth Hoesing officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the St. Mary’s Parrish Hall in Dawson.  A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Interment will be at the Heim Cemetery in Dawson, Nebraska

Memorials contributions are suggested to: March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605.

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Wherry Mortuary-207 N. Nemaha ST.- Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

Ruth Alene Ross, 98, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Horton Community Hospital.

She was born on November 9, 1919 in Powhattan, Kansas the daughter of Hugh and Maude Ashley Loyd. After graduating with her nursing degree she served in the U.S. Navy. After her enlistment Ruth worked as a registered nurse at the Horton Community Hospital, retiring after working there for almost 50 years. She also was a homemaker and helped her husband on the family farm.

Ruth was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Hospital Auxiliary and Powhattan VFW.

On February 28, 1950 she married Norman Ross in Everest, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2006.

Survivors include at daughter, Sharon (Duane) Becker of Olathe, Kansas; two grandsons, Mark and David Becker and three great grandsons. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son and daughter in law, Kenneth and Sharee Ross, brother, Don Loyd and two sisters, Myrtle Kindig and Ina Phillips.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Zion Lutheran Church north of Everest, Kansas where the family will greet friends from 1:00 P.M. until services time. Burial will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Robert William “Bob” Strawn, 83, of Denison, KS, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born May 15, 1934 in Valley Falls, KS, the son of William Ellis and Harriett A. (Gile) Strawn.

Bob graduated from Denison High School in 1953 and had lived in the Denison community since 1949. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company; retiring after 40 years in 1994. Bob was also a farmer and stockman. He raised exotic chickens and Hereford cattle.

Bob married Sallyann Cashman on October 16, 1955 in Denison, KS. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. Sallyann survives of the home. Other survivors include 3 sons, Daniel A. Strawn of Detroit, TX, Noel W. Strawn of Jacksonville, NC, John E. Strawn (Cindy) of Holton, KS; a daughter, Janet F. Billquist of Holton, KS; a sister, Sarah Lynn DeVader of Holton, KS; a brother, Curtis Strawn of Topeka, KS; 2 step-sisters, Theresa McNary of Ozawkie, KS and Julie Kennedy of Topeka, KS; 2 grandsons, 7 granddaughters and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, James Strawn.

Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Denison Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Robert Strawn 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.

Joan C. Kistler, 85, Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Medicalodge Nursing Center of Atchison.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Louis Church at Good Intent with Rev. Benjamin Tremmel, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be at 10:00 A.M. with recitation of the rosary at 10:45 A. M. at St. Louis Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Louis CCD Program and may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted. Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Joan was born February 21, 1933 in Muscotah, Kansas the daughter of Arthur and Verna Connor. She attended Effingham Elementary School and graduated from Atchison High School.

She and Herbert M. “Herb” Kistler were united in marriage on November 25, 1959 at St. Louis Church. Mr. Kistler preceded her in death on July 31, 2002.

Joan was a homemaker and stay at home Mom until her children were raised. She then became employed at the Atchison Valley Hope in the dietary department as kitchen supervisor until her retirement.

She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in the Good Intent Community. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, playing bingo on her tablet and her greatest enjoyment was spending time with and providing candy for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons, Mark A. (Peggy) Kistler, Atchison, KS; David Kistler, Atchison, KS; three daughters, Pam (Steve Dunbar) Albright, Ligonier, IN; Michelle (Mark Ramsey) Kistler, Atchison, KS; Jane (Roi Albright) Kistler, Atchison, KS; a brother, Ed Conner, Effingham, KS; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Cindy Kistler and a sister, Naomi Jones.

Robert J. “Bob” Lehew, 79, of rural Hiawatha, died early Saturday, April 14, 2018, at his home.

Bob was born December 7, 1938, at Horton, KS, the son of Roy Joseph and Clara Grace Ham Lehew and had lived all of his life in the Hiawatha area. He grew up at Hiawatha where he attended schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1956. While in school,  Bob was 4 H president and FFA president.  He married Edna Lee Backhus, June 4, 1994 in Hiawatha.

Bob was a certified AI tech (artificial insemination) and traveled to area farms to breed cattle. He worked for the US Government at bin grain storage sites, but was a lifelong farmer at heart.  He took continuing education in several construction training programs. He was a residential and commercial construction worker and supervisor, and later owned his own construction company.  He loved farming, raising a garden, canning, hunting, trapping, fishing, and collecting John Deere memorabilia.  Bob helped anyone he could if he saw a need.

Survivors include his wife Edna; children: Michael (Melody) Lehew, Teri (Ron) Hand, Connie (John) Angrisani, Greggory (Cyndi) Lehew. Tricia (Eric) Perez; step-children: Billy (Cheryl) Baker, Cheryl (Seth) Tarwater; brothers;  Richard (Luella) Marker, Harry (Susan) Lehew;  20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 5 nieces and 1 nephew.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; mother in law Grace Backhus, 4 aunts and 4 uncles.

It was Bob’s wish to be cremated with a Celebration of his life planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Zion Lutheran Church of Hiawatha, with Pastor Michael Dunaway officiating. Inurnment will follow at Hiawatha Cemetery.

The family will meet with friends from 9:30-10:30 prior to services.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Freedom Hospice, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Linden W. Nold, of Wathena, passed away April 12, 2018 at the age of 93.

He was born to George C. Nold and Ethel Burch Nold, Wathena, KS, July 29, 1924; and was a lifetime resident of the Wathena area. He was married to Mary Ann Schoenfelder April 14, 1947 at St. Joseph Church, Wathena. She was the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Shalz Schoenfelder, Wathena. After sharing 56 years together, she passed away December 20, 2003. He was also preceded by 4 siblings: Truman, Paul, Marvin Nold, Ruth Kaelin, and a grandson Ian Patrick Nold.

Survivors include sons Mark (Catharine); Bruce (Jean); Paul (Mary Kay); and Eric (Carol); Daughters Lynn George (Robert); June; Elizabeth; Jenifer (John Gumula); Monica and Angela; Sisters-in-law, Angela Derks and Patricia Pelot. 21 grandchildren and 15 great grand-children.  Lindy was very proud of his 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and generations of nieces and nephews.

He attended Wathena Grade School & Wathena High School. Lindy served in the Military during WWII for two years. After returning home, he took a short course in accounting at Gard Business School, St. Joseph, MO. Lindy and his wife Mary Ann, acquired sole ownership of Wathena Insurance Agency, Inc., retiring in 1993, after 33 years on “Main” Street.

Lindy was a past member of the Tri-County Banker’s Ass’n.; Kansas and National Ass’n. of Independent Insurance Agents; Professional Insurance Agents, Inc. with a stint as licensed Kansas Real Estate Broker. He was a 25 year member of the Wathena Volunteer Fire Department; He was a past president of Doniphan County Rural Water District #5. Lindy was a lifetime member of  Wathena United Methodist Church; and a past president of Doniphan County Methodist Men’s Brotherhood. He was a past member of Geo. Ebeling VFW Post #3292, Severance, KS, transferring to and a current member of Doniphan County VFW Post #5531; past Chef De Gare of Voiture 1432, 40 & 8, Atchison, KS. He was a 69 year and current member of American Legion Post #161, Wathena, having served as Adjutant, Finance Officer, Joint Legion and VFW Firing Squad and a stint as Commander.

Funeral:  Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church, Wathena, Kansas

Visitation: Tuesday, April 17, 2018, from 6-8 PM at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, Wathena where friends may call after 12 Noon Monday.

Burial:  Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wathena, with full Military Honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #161 and VFW Post #5531, both of Wathena.

Memorials: Wathena United Methodist Church  or Mount Calvary Cemetery

Charlie Keller, 67, of Salem, NE, passed away April 12, 2018 at his home. He was born June 24, 1950 at Falls City, NE to Charles and Cora (Ogden) Keller. 

He married Sandy Elrod-Stevenson on April 1, 2015 at Sabetha, KS. They had been a couple for 37 years.

Charlie was raised at Rulo and attended grade school there before attending two years of school in Reserve, KS and then graduating from Falls City High School in 1968. Following graduation he worked for Gulf Fertilizer and then became employed at Butler Manufacturing at Kansas City erecting Ag storage tanks, then for Falls City Meat Company, then worked installing fiber optic cable throughout the United States for Pirelli. He was finally employed by Crosswinds Pet Foods at Sabetha for 21 years, retiring in 2015. He also farmed and ranched as well, his whole life. He was a member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska and well as Boilermaker Union.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Sandy of Salem, step-son, Jason Elrod and his wife Britinna of Dawson, NE, sisters, Barb Prater and husband Jim of Rulo, Marcia Simmonds and her husband Donnie of Falls City and a granddaughter, Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, John and niece, Christina Simmonds.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Yount officiating. Interment will be in Rulo Cemetery.

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

Gary Lee Rasdall, 74, of Effingham, KS died on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Mosaic Life Center, St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Effingham, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison , KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the NEKS Hospice and may be sent in care of the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com .

Gary was born on August 14, 1943 in Kansas City, KS the son of Everett and Doris J. (Summers) Rasdall. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1961. Gary was a United States Air Force veteran serving from 1967 to 1971. He worked as a steelworker at the former LFM Foundry, Rockwell International, Atchison Casting and Bradken. He retired after 43 years. Gary was a member of the Larkinburg Christian Church and a member of the Ozawkie American Legion Post, the National Rifle Association and was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed hunting, and gardening. Mr. Rasdall was the MVP for three Air-Force Bases Fast Pitch Baseball Teams.

He was married to Joyce E. Sharp on August 15, 1964 in Effingham, KS. Mrs. Rasdall survives of the home in Effingham. Additional survivors include several nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers, Eddie and Mick Rasdall, and a sister, Sharon Kuykendall preceded him in death.

Opal L. Smith, 83, of Hiawatha and formerly of Sabetha, Kansas died Thursday morning, April 12, 2018 at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

She was born to Edward C. and Edna Mae Shaw Wardin on October 2, 1934 in Hiawatha, Kansas.  She graduated from Hiawatha High School with the Class of 1953.  She married J. Lee Smith in 1953 in Hiawatha, KS. They moved to Sabetha, Kansas and lived there for 55 years before she moved back  to Hiawatha.  He preceded her in death in 2005.  She was a homemaker for several years before working  for the Sabetha Community Hospital as a Medical Records Tech for 25 years.

Opal was a member of United Methodist Church in Sabetha before transferring her membership to  First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha.  She enjoyed sports, bingo, casino slots, and traveling.  She was so proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Opal enjoyed going to as many events as possible of her kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother; Charles Wardin, sister; Eva Phillips, and a granddaughter Alli Faith Smith.

Survivors include her children; Steven (Susan) Smith of Jewett, TX, Terry (Pam) Smith of Hiawatha, KS, Anita (Ray) Dilla of Topeka, KS, Douglas (Debbie) Smith of Amarillo, TX, and Michael (Jamie) Smith of Kansas City, MO, sister; Margaret Tritsch of Hiawatha, KS,  9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.  Pastor Nancy Tuma will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Sabetha Cemetery in Sabetha, KS.

Friends may call the funeral home after 10 a.m Tuesday where the family will receive friends from 6:30p.m. – 8 p.m. that evening.

Memorials are suggested in her name to be designated at a later date and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St. Hiawatha, KS  66434.
Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Vivian Cockrell of Pawnee City, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born on July 8, 1957 in Axtell, Kansas to Lavern and Evelyn (Fritch) Kroemer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lavern & Evelyn Kroemer, sister, Audrey Ruth Butler,

Vivian is survived by her son, Joshua and wife Katie Sharpe of Mead, NE, grandson Jarrett of Mead, NE, brother, Norman and wife Constance Kroemer of Bern, KS, nieces, Rachel Kroemer of Seneca, KS, Wendy and Randy Mathers of Table Rock, NE, nephew, Eric and Wendy Reuter of Verdon, NE, Aunts, Luetta Binder, Carolyn Graham, Bonita & Dennis Schuster, Dorothy Fritch, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Friedens United Church of Christ, rural Bern, Kansas. Officiating Reverend Jacqueline Lamensky.  Visitation on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from Noon-5:00 p.m., at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Interment will be in the  Friedens U.C.C. Cemetery, rural Bern, Kansas.  Memorials to Friedens U.C.C.  Online condolences may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com.

Duane Heise, 82, formerly of the Hamlin-Morrill area, died January 27, 2018.

Survivors:  wife Dianne; children:  Charlene (Dan) Miller, Mark (Tobi) Heise, Melanie (Chris) Carver; siblings: Eileen, Austin (Rhoda) Heise, Eugene (Harriett) Heise; seven grandchildren.

Preceded by:  parents Arthur and Mary Heise.

Family Visitation:  12:00pm -1:00pm, Saturday, April 21st, at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, and then will go in procession to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, north of Hamlin, for graveside services.  

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Carl F. Mauersberger, age 85, of Wetmore, KS passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Sabetha Community Hospital in Sabetha, KS. He was born January 14, 1933 in Elgin, OK the son of Emil and Addie (Shumaker) Mauersberger. He attended Shumaker Country Grade School in Wetmore and graduated from Wetmore High School in 1950.

Carl worked on the family farm all of his life. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, serving from 1953-1955. Carl was a member of the Local #307 Rubber Workers Union and worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 40 years, retiring in 1997.

 On April 29, 1972 Carl was united in marriage to Carol L. Robinson in Topeka, KS at the First Baptist Church. They shared over forty five years of marriage. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four children, Mark Mauersberger of Wetmore, KS, Carla Barnett (Brett) of Admire, KS, David Mauersberger (Marsha), Emporia, KS and Judy Lee Bradley (Scott) of Holton, KS; and 5 grandchildren, Emma, Trevor, Tinsley, Bryson and Kolton.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, James A. Mauersberger, his brother, Emil “Bob” Mauersberger and his sister, Hilda Kranz.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Wetmore Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or to the American Diabetes Assoc. 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

Geraldine C. Weishaar, 86, Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the Atchison Medicalodge Nursing Center.

Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, April 16, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Benedict’s Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant.  Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Nortonville, Kansas.  A parish rosary will be recited on Sunday, April 15th at 4:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation with the family to follow until 5:30 P.M.  Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Elementary School and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Geraldine was born July 11, 1931 on the family farm in rural Nortonville, Kansas the daughter of John J. and Cecelia Bertels Weishaar.  She attended St. Joseph School in Nortonville.

Geraldine was employed as a seamstress for the Horton Garment Company from 1956 until 1975, then as an office assistant for Dr. Frank Donovan and later worked for the Atchison Leather Products Company before becoming a seamstress for Nell Hill’s of Atchison.

She was a longtime devout member of St. Benedict’s Church of Atchison and served as a Sacristan for the church for over 50 years until just recently when her health began to fail.

Survivors include a sister, Ruth Forge, Lee’s Summit, MO, two brothers, Jack Weishaar, Nortonville, KS and Bill Weishaar, Nortonville, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Marceline Weishaar, Dorothy Domann, Mildred Weishaar and a brother, Harold Weishaar.

Joan M. Drimmel, 86, Atchison, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at her residence with her family at her side.

A private family memorial service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. A private burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Croix Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Joan was born May 2, 1931, in Winthrop, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse and Regina (Yackie) Betts. She attended school in Atchison and graduated from Atchison High School.

She and Francis J. “Junior” Drimmel were united in marriage on July 26, 1950, in Van Burren, Arkansas. Mr. Drimmel preceded her in death on July 17, 2017.

Joan enjoyed visiting with customers that came to Drimmel’s service station. She enjoyed reading, cooking, taking frequent trips to the casino and taking care of her family. She formerly worked as a cook for the bowling alley and ran a restaurant on West 59 highway. Joan and her husband, Junior, opened Drimmel’s in 1965.

Survivors include a son Daryl (Marta) Drimmel, Atchison, Kansas, four sisters, Teresa Ernzen, Atchison, KS, Sharon Agee, St. Joseph, MO, Doris Holloway, St. Joseph, MO, Darlene O’Neill, Newton, KS, two grandchildren, Darin (Christina) Drimmel, Atchison, KS; Bridgette Drimmel, Goddard, KS; and two great grandchildren, Aidden and Leland Drimmel.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Walter Betts, Harold Betts, Kenneth Betts, Richard Betts, Robert Betts, two sisters, Barbara Freeman and Carol Lawrence.

Gary Lee Dietrich, 78, of Morrill, Kansas died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the Sabetha Manor. He was the son of Daniel Albert Dietrich and Mildred Pearl (Bestwick) Dietrich in Los Angeles, California.

He was united in marriage to Anna May Zubler on March 9, 1959.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nancy Dietrich in infancy; and a brother, Charles Dietrich.

He is survived by his wife, Anna May Dietrich of the home in Morrill; a daughter, Laurie (Rick) Huppert of Sabetha; three sons, Grant (Vonda) Dietrich and Joel Dietrich both of Morrill and Todd (Debbie) Dietrich of Haughton, Louisiana and two grandsons, Trevor (Breonna) Huppert of Horicon, Wisconsin, and Bryan (Emory) Rhodes of Bossier City, Louisiana and four granddaughters, Katelyn Huppert and partner, David Schmidt and Anna Dietrich of Shreveport, Louisiana, Teara Dietrich of Parkville, Missouri and Angelique Gossens (Nate) of Seneca and three great grandsons, Emerson Schmidt, Gunner Schmidt and Gabriel Rhodes and great granddaughters, Jocelyn Rhodes, Alyeah Gossens and Hadley Gossens.

A private family inurnment will be made at a later date and time at the Morrill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nemaha County Hospice, sent in care of the Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Sabetha, Kansas 66534. www.popkessmortuaries.com

Charles “Myron” Bright, 98, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on March 26, 1920 in rural Shubert, Nebraska to Charles E. and Florence (Hayward) Bright.  The family moved to Gentry, Arkansas in 1922 and returned to Shubert in 1929.  Myron’s family moved to Dawson in 1935 and later to Humboldt in 1943.  Myron received his schooling in Arkansas, Shubert, and finished in Dawson.  On January 15, 1941, Myron was united in marriage to Dorothy Stevicks in Dawson, Nebraska.  The couple made their home on a farm outside of Humboldt where Myron farmed and worked at an implement store.  In 1954, he started working for Stansbury Implement and later purchased the business from Wes Stansbury in 1973.  After Dorothy’s passing in 1973, Myron was united in marriage to Carol Sue (Badberg) Hain on December 27, 1974 in Humboldt.  They made Humboldt their home all of their married life and in 1992, Myron sold the implement business to Larry Stauffer and Tim Bowen.  While living in Humboldt, Myron was a very active member of the community.  He was a member of the Lions Club, Odd Fellows Lodge, City Council, Cemetery Board, Chamber Board, Hospital Board, and the Humboldt Fire Department.

Myron passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital in Pawnee City, Nebraska, having reached the age of ninety-eight years and sixteen days.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dorothy, daughter Connie Stubben, a sister Rachel, brothers Franklin and John Bright, half sisters Edith McKinney and Bernice Stringfiled.

Myron is survived by his loving wife Carol of Humboldt, NE; sons: Dennis Bright of Summerville, SC; Corey Hain and wife Tina of rural Humboldt, NE; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.

Interment will be at the Heim Cemetery in Dawson, Nebraska.

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

Virginia A. Baker-Greer, 86, of Hiawatha Kansas passed away Wednesday, April11, 2018, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Virginia was born May 22, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Walter and Myrtle (Bailey) Wolf. Virginia grew up and attended Garden City High School in Garden City Kansas graduating with the class of 1949. She attended the College of Emporia where she met her husband Jack. They married June 14, 1953 and were married 54 years. Jack preceded her in death on October 4, 2007. Virginia married Dennis Greer in 2008.

Virginia worked as a secretary for Brown County Co-op, Novak and Lay, and The First Presbyterian Church in Hiawatha.

Virginia enjoyed doing silly things; jumping in puddles, water fights, picnics and fun pictures. She enjoyed traveling around Kansas looking for old time Soda Fountains and eating ice cream.

Virginia volunteered at the Hiawatha Community Hospital Gift Shop and Morrill Free Library Tea Committee. She loved sewing, quilting, journaling, scrapbooking and spending time with her family.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hiawatha.

Virginia is survived by her husband Dennis: sons, Rodger, Philip, Paul and Brian, Step-children Doug, Eric and Karen Greer.

Grandchildren: Michael, Brian, Taryn, Tyler, Ashley, Cortney, Julia and Katie

Step-Grandchildren: Jackie, Eric, Trenna, Jordan, Katie

Great-Grandchildren: Suzanne, Kaden, Braylen, Sophie, Rudy, Emory and Huxley

Sisters: Frances Shalla and Sandra Knowles.

Virginia was preceded in death by her daughter Suzanne Baker.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service which will be Saturday April 14, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hiawatha.

Memorial contributions are suggested in her name to be designated at a later time and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

A special remembrance may be sent to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Dale Otto Bosse, 90, of Sabetha, KS passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Apostolic Christian Home.

Dale was born September 8, 1927 in Wheaton, KS the son of Edward and Amelia (Fischer) Bosse. He attended school in Wheaton, KS. Dale farmed alongside his father after high school.

Dale was united in marriage to Bettye Wagner on May 21, 1950 in Wathena, KS. To this union were born four children. In 1956, Dale and Bettye moved the family northwest of Sabetha where they farmed. They then moved to a farm south of Hamlin, KS in 1963. Dale and Bettye operated the Hamlin Elevator for over 20 years. Dale served as Mayor of Hamlin, drove the school bus for the Hiawatha School District, and farmed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bettye on March 10, 2018; three brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by four children, Leonard Bosse and his wife, Brenda of Westcliffe, CO, Daniel Bosse and his wife, Cindy of Springhill, KS, Doyle Bosse and his wife, Melissa of Marianna, FL, and Brenda Rodvelt and her husband, Douglas of Horton, KS; a sister, Dorothy Schwant-Guth of Wamego, KS; 17 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Sabetha. Pastor Michael Dunaway and Pastor Sean Kilgo will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha. Interment will be made in the Morrill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church or the Apostolic Christian Home, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, KS 66534. www.popkessmortuaries.com

Donald G. Kruger, age 86 of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Auburn.

Survivors include his wife Mary Lee of Auburn; daughters and sons-in-law Lorry and Terry VanGundy of Auburn; Becky and Lynn Woltemath of Cook; sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Mary Lyn of Auburn; Larry and Kim of Auburn; grandchildren and spouses Staci Edgington (Joe), Brook VanGundy, Hannah VanGundy (Terry Jones); Mandy Husing (Ryan), Megin Grant (David), Bryce Brady (Kerry), Adam Kruger (Heidi), Chad Kruger, Brian Kruger (Tabitha), Nate Kruger (Raven), Jenna Kruger; great-grandchildren Kylie & Austen Edgington-Graycen, Griffen and Finnlee Jones, Ashley, Abby, and Alyssa Husing, Mollie and Leah Grant, Alexus McKeithen and Anson Kruger, Emery Tardy and Weston Kruger; sisters-in-law Helene Handley of Lincoln; Colleen Knapp (Bert) of Fort Worth, TX; other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, April 13, 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn.  Burial will follow in Sheridan Cemetery near Auburn.  Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.
  
Memorials are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

A Celebration of Life Service for Jean Stedman, formerly of Wetmore, will be Saturday, April 14th at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Jame's Parish Hall in Wetmore.

Friends, former colleagues and relatives are invited to celebrate Jean’s life and share memories with her children and grandchildren.

Jean passed away on October 19, 2017 in Florida.

Jean was born on September 9, 1941 to Bernard Edward and Ileta Ethelyn (Neiberger) Holthaus in Baileyville, Kansas and was raised in a loving family on a dairy farm.

She was married to RJ Stedman on October 17, 1959 at St. James Catholic Church, Wetmore, Kansas and they had 3 beautiful children: Shelley Stedman, Lisa Yingling (Dick) and Ben Stedman (Lynn). After RJ's passing in 2006, Jean moved to Florida and married Roy Wainwright, who has also passed on.

Jean spent a large part of her life traveling the world as a result of RJ's job, and they lived in several states and foreign countries. Upon RJ's retirement, they settled in Wetmore, Kansas and Jean established her own tax business. After many years, she sold that business and worked for the local telephone company until her retirement.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Robert, Henry and Carl and her sisters Mary Ann and Patricia. She is survived by her children Shelley, Lisa and Ben, her grandchildren Patrick Redmond (Emily) and Kathryn Redmond, and her great-grandson Wyatt Redmond.

Marcus W. Moler, 37, of Hiawatha died at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

Marcus was born April 30, 1980 in Omaha, NE the son of Raymond and Mary Cox Moler.  Marcus grew up and attended schools in Hiawatha.  He graduated from Highland Community College Technical Center and received an Associate in Auto Mechanic and Small Machines.  Marcus worked as a Mechanic for over 15 years before his health required him to retire.

Marcus enjoyed riding 4 wheelers, paying pool, poker, chasing skirts, hanging out with the boys, and dancing.

Marcus is survived by his children; Falicity Folsom, Alejhya Folsom, Madison Popejoy, Kyran Folsom, Crehsey Folsom, and Ryder Childress, his father; Raymond Moler of Hiawatha, KS, sisters; Sondra Moler, Melissa (Devin) Hall, and Rhonda Moler, nieces; Annie Colley and Cigger, many cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother; Mary Moler, grandparents; Harold and Florence Brown Cox and Ray and Maude Moler.

Funeral Services are planned for 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Fisher Community Center in Hiawatha, KS.  Interment will follow at the Huron Cemetery, Huron, KS.

A family visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to service time on Sunday at the Fisher Center.
Memorials are suggested to Chapel Oaks Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St.  Hiawatha, KS  66434.  Online condolences may be sent to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

Raymond Sommerville, 63, of Beatrice, NE, passed away April 9, 2018 at Beatrice, NE. He was born January 10, 1955 at Fairbury, NE to John and Lenora (Allen) Sommerville.

Raymond enlisted in the U. S. Army on October 20, 1972 and was honorably discharged on March 6, 1974.

Raymond was raised at Beatrice and attended Beatrice Public Schools. Following his discharge he lived in Texas and in 1982 moved to Belleville, KS where he owned Automotive Hobby Repair. He then moved to Mahaska, KS where he was an auto mechanic and tow truck operator. He retired in 2014 due to his health. He was a member of VFW at Belleville.

Raymond is survived by his daughters, Alisha Sommerville of Junction City, KS, Sara Sibley of Belleville, son, Steven Sommerville of Denver, brother, Larry of Wymore, NE, sisters, Joanna Cooper and her husband Greg of Beatrice, Caroline Marples and her husband Jim of Ayr, NE, Alice Bryne and her husband Eddie of Wymore, Amanda Martinez and her husband Jesse of Beatrice and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Rulo Cemetery with Reverend Edward MacDonald officiating.

No viewing or visitation at the funeral home.

Ann M. Wilfong, 54, Atchison, Kansas, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at her residence.

A memorial service will be Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at Carol Baptist Church in Atchison, with Rev. Joseph Hansen officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Memorial Contributions are suggested to assist with funeral expenses and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Ann was born May 1, 1963, in Manistee, Michigan, the daughter of Dale and Lucille (Kelley) Fargo. She attended elementary school and High School in Cadillac. Michigan.

She and Raymond E. Wilfong were united in marriage on September 28, 1984, in Atchison, Kansas.

Ann was employed with the Berger Company in Atchison, on the production line in the gluing and edging department.

She was a member of Carol Baptist Church. Ann enjoyed reading, crocheting, watching movies and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Raymond, her father, Dale Fargo, Mexia, TX, two sons, Jayson (Holly) Fargo, Atchison, KS, Raymond E. (Stephanie) Wilfong, Jr., Atchison, KS, a daughter, Laura M. (Robert) Randall, Atchison, KS, two brothers, Jim Fargo, Cadillac, MI, Wells Fargo, Cadillac, MI, two sisters, Vickie MacCormick, Cadillac, MI, Sandra Seeley, Wayland, MI, and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Richard Fargo.

Shirley L. Thomas, 58, of Axtell, Kan., died April 8, 2018 at her home in Axtell.

Visitation is Saturday, April 14, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Axtell-Landreth Funeral Home.  Followed by a service at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14 at the Axtell-Landreth Funeral Home.

Private burial will be in the Seneca City Cemetery.

Shirley was born May 3, 1959 at Hampton, Virg., to Donald and Ellen (Oblea) Dixon.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her partner, Karen Tanking, Axtell; and two brothers, Larry Dixon and Ray (Theresa) Dixon.

A memorial fund has been established to the Axtell EMS.  Contributions may be sent in care of the Axtell-Landreth Funeral Home.

Roberta Lee Allgood, 89, of Auburn, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Auburn, Nebraska.

She was born on January 1, 1929 in Everest, Kansas the daughter of James and Lena Hogue Leitch. Roberta was a homemaker, worked in several cafeteria's and also worked in the cleaning department for area motels.  

She was a member of the Everest Christian Church and enjoyed playing cards.

On December 23, 1948 she married Carl Armstrong in Dumas, Texas. They later were divorced.

Survivors include a brother, Glenn Leitch of Manhattan, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, James Armstrong, brother, Phillip Leitch and a sister in law, Grace Leitch.

 The family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary and then go in procession to the Kennekuk Cemetery for a graveside service and burial.

A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Clemma Shafer, 93, of Sabetha, KS (formerly of Falls City, NE), passed away April 7, 2018 at Sabetha. She was born August 29, 1924 at Northboro, IA to Jesse and Gertrude (Russell) Yocum. 

She married Edwin Shafer on January 2, 1945 at Hiawatha, KS. He passed away January 14, 1998.

Clemma was reared in many towns and graduated Burlington Junction High School in 1942. When married the couple lived various places in the United States due to her husband's work as a boilermaker. A majority of the time they lived in Michigan. In 1959 they moved to Shubert where they owned the Skelly Gas station. Many days were spent running the station while her husband was out helping farmers.  In 1973 she became a homemaker while she traveled with her husband as he resumed doing work as a boilermaker. He retired in 1985 and they moved into Falls City. She moved to Sabetha in February of 2018 to be near her son Eddie and wife Linda. She was a member of Church of Christ at Falls City NE until she moved to Sabetha, KS.

She loved taking pictures of everyone and everything even if she didn’t know you.  She’d take the photo and have triple prints made. One for her. One for the person she photographed. And one just in case.

She enjoyed fishing. If there were water and a fishing pole nearby, it was likely you could find her there in her spare time.

Another project she enjoyed was making soft baby books for any newborn she ran across.

Clemma is survived by her sons, Eddie and his wife Linda of Sabetha, John and his wife Linda of Kearney, five grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a grandson and two brothers.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Jack Williams officiating. Interment will be in Harris Cemetery.

Open visitation and viewing will begin on Wednesday afternoon at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Ruth Marlene Yelkin was born on December 27, 1935 in Humboldt, Nebraska to E. B. (Bud) and Ruth (Wilson) Roe.  She died on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 3 months, and 9 days.

On August 19, 1956, Marlene married Richard Yelkin at Auburn, Nebraska.  To this union, three children were born – Judy, Steve, and Cathy. Marlene enjoyed spending time with all her family.  She also enjoyed a variety of hobbies, such as bowling, reading, gardening, canning, and baking especially family favorites of Cinnamon Rolls and Cheese Cake.  Marlene loved cheering on her favorite teams of the Packers and Cowboys.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She helped serve her town as an Emergency Medical Technician. Marlene was loved by all who knew her.

Surviving Marlene include her children: Judy and husband Damon Roach of Louisville, NE – Steve Yelkin of Grand Island, NE – Cathy and husband Mike Glinsmann, of LaVista, NE – brother Gerold “Jiggs” (Jane) Roe, grandchildren  - Whitney (Chad) Yelkin, Tanner Yelkin, Logan (Robin) Yelkin, Kaylee (Mike) Roach, Hanna and husband Tom Swanson, Gabe Roach, Adam Roach, Elliot Roach, Shelby and husband Kyle Hrabik, and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 2 brothers – Donald and Wayne.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018  at the Wherry Mortuary 207  N. Nemaha Street, Humboldt, NE   68376

Visitation will be one hour before services at the Wherry Mortuary, Humboldt.

Memorials are suggested to Family’s Choice for later designation.

Interment will be in the Sheridan Cemetery, Auburn, Nebraska. Lunch will be served following the graveside services at the Auburn American Legion Post, 909 I Street, Auburn, Nebraska

Condolences may be sent to fusselmanallenharvey.com or www.wherrymortuary.com.  

Arrangements By:  Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, 413 Elm Street, Louisville, NE 68037   402-234-3985 

Wherry Mortuary, 207 N. Nemaha Street, Humboldt, NE  68376.
 

Robert B. Henry, 84, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2018 surrounded by family at Life Care Nursing Home, Seneca, KS.  

Bob was born on November 27, 1933, the son of Hedwig (Waller) and Joseph A. Henry, Sr.  He grew up by Corning attending school there and graduating in 1951 from Corning High School.  

The summer after graduation, Bob and Danny Henry went to Akron, Ohio to work on a dairy farm.  Then Bob worked at the Conception Abbey in Conception, MO, Sunshine Biscuit Co. in Kansas City, KS.   He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Brokamp on November 13, 1957 at St. Bede’s Church in Kelly, KS. They celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Bob and Mary Ann moved from Kansas City, KS back to a farm west of Kelly to start a dairy farm in early 1960. Bob and Frank Brokamp helped each other farming. Bob retired from running a dairy farm in 1996 at which time he went to work at Terrace Heights doing maintenance for 10 1/2 years. They moved to Seneca in August 2008. Bob went to Life Care in July 2016.

Bob was a member of St. Bede’s Church, Seneca Knights of Columbus Council 1769.  

Bob enjoyed time with his family the most, also playing many different card games such as 10-point pitch, “Schafskopf” known as Sheephead and Kings on the Corner, Rummy-O, playing bingo at the Knights of Columbus and going to Golden Eagle Casino. He also enjoyed numerous bus tour trips.    

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Sr and Hedwig Henry, three children, Gerard 1963, Janet 1964 and Mary Louise 1969 and a grandson Joseph Kramer 1984. Four brothers, Joe Jr, Donald, Richard and Regis and one sister, Edith Rombeck.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann, at home, Diane (Steve) Flanders, Topeka, Jeanie (Clete) Kramer, Seneca, and Glen (Cheryl) Henry, Netawaka, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren with two to arrive in 2018. Five brothers Francis (Frenchy), Wetmore, Larry, Kansas City, KS, Kenny, Topeka, and Jim and Dennis, Seneca. One sister, Mary Jo Barrett, Pineville, NC.  

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 PM at the Lauer Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly on April 11, 2018 at 10:30 AM.

Burial will be at St. Bede’s Cemetery, Kelly, KS.

Memorials are to be designated for St. Bede’s Catholic church and sent in care of the family.
Lauer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Judie Ann Arms, 62 years of age, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on November 27, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the oldest child born to Benjamin and Rose (Tiggner) Chapman and grew up in southwestern Wisconsin. It was there that she met the love of her life, Jim Arms. The couple were married on March 15, 1973. Judie attended Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa where she received her teaching certificate. The couple moved to their home in rural Humboldt, Nebraska where Judie was a teacher at various schools in the area. She enjoyed teaching and spending time with her own family, especially her grandchildren. Judie passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Bryan East LGH Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska having reached the age of sixty-two years, four months, and seven days. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Barb Allen.

Judie is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Jim Arms of rural Humboldt, NE; daughters: Christy Otero and husband Jacob of Topeka, KS; Becky Lindsey and husband Lonnie of Humboldt, NE; sons: Don Arms and wife Amy of Auburn, NE; Louis arms and fiancé Alyssa Bruse of Humboldt, NE; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 3 brothers, 2 sisters, many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many loving friends.  

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Jack Arms officiating.

A register book will be available for signing from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt.

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

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary- 207 N. Nemaha ST.- Humboldt, NE (402) 862-2915

Sylvia Le Boeuf, 81, of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Monday, April 6, 2018, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska.

Born:  September 28, 1936 in Spencer, Iowa

Died:  April 6, 2018 in Humboldt, Nebraska

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Dorothy Smith officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt.

Inurnment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery.

Memorials contributions are suggested to the Bruun Memorial Library Fund.

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Wherry Mortuary-207 N. Nemaha ST. Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

Lloyd E. “Gene” Gibson, 80 of Atchison, KS passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home.Memorial service will be 11:30 AM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Cline officiating.  Burial will follow at Round Mound Cemetery, Cummings, KS. Family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 AM prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Faith Valley Church of God and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Gene was born on October 18, 1937 in Coalmont CO, the son of Allen and Ora Mae (Mooney) Gibson.  He graduated from Troy High School in 1955 and joined and served in the United State Air force. Gene worked for General Motors in KCK retiring in 1991.  He was a member of the American Legion and American Rifle Association.  Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

Gene married Sharon Thompson on September 1, 1957 in Atchison, KS, she survives of the home.  Additional survivors include two sons; Randy Gibson, Leavenworth, KS, Bradley Gibson, Atchison, KS, a sister, Kathleen Lee, Kansas City, MO, half brother James Lancaster, four grandchildren, Joey, Jesse, Jake, Conner Gibson, one great grandchild, DaHara Gibson, and a great great grandchild, Kane Gibson.He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Tamra Gibson, a sister Ilene Risso, and two half brothers, William and Ronald Lancaster.

Julie Beth Jensen, 61, of Mayetta, KS, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 6, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born July 24, 1956 in Sabetha, KS, the daughter of James Edward and Margaret Alice “Margie” (Koehler) Sheik.

Julie graduated from Bern High School in 1974 and attended Kansas State University from 1974 – 1979; earning her Bachelors of Science in mathematics. Julie taught mathematics for over 10 years at Alma/Wabaunsee High School and Highland Community College. From 2001 -2007 she worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and from 2001-2012 she worked for KDHE in the Medicaid Distribution Department. Julie currently was employed for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as a Tax Director.

She was a member of KSDS, Pi Beta Phi and a loyal fan of K-State Wildcats.

Julie married Mike Jensen on June 10, 1995 in Wabaunsee, KS; he preceded her in death on June 15, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her fiancé, Hardy Eteeyan of the home; her son, Michael Schneider (Jennifer) of Wamego, KS; her daughter, Laura Wiksten (Ryan) of Andover, KS; 4 sisters, Alice Aiken of San Antonio, TX, Jeannie Rosengarten (Charlie) of Green Valley, AZ, Linda Raitt (Larry) of Andover, KS and Cindy Scott (Kent) of Faucet, MO; her brother, Bill Sheik (Terry) of Bern, KS and 5 grandchildren, Trinity, Kyron, Brooklynn, Dillyn and Easton.

Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home. A meal and reception will be held around 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Nozhackum Hall on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation (8362 158th Rd., Mayetta, KS). Memorials may be given to the KSDS Assistance Dogs Inc. 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.
 

Billy Lee “Bill” Sauvage, 83, of Linn, KS, formerly of Havensville, KS passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Linn County Nursing Home. He was born June 1, 1934 in Emmett, KS, the son of Carl Charles and Nellie “Mae” (Day) Sauvage.

Bill lived most of his life in Havensville, Emmett and St. Clere. He attended Holton and Havensville schools. Bill proudly served in the United States Navy, during Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Onaga American Legion Post #85.

In early years, Bill worked for Sauvage Oil in Oberlin, KS and Pontiac garage in Benkelman, NE. After moving back to Havensville, he was a heavy equipment operator for his brother-in-law at Myers Construction and also worked for McDonald Construction. Bill retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 20 years of service.

Bill married Rosemary “Peach” McEvoy on September 6, 1957 in McCook, NE, they later divorced. Peach preceded him in death on July 15, 2006. He married Betty Tarvin, they later divorced. Betty preceded him in death on June 11, 2014. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Linneman and a brother, Harvey P. Sauvage.

Survivors include 2 sons, Charlie Sauvage (Mary Ann) of Clifton, KS and Chris Sauvage of Havensville, KS; a daughter, Rhonda Linnemann of Clifton, KS; a sister, Betty Myers of Havensville, KS; a brother, Carl Eugene “Gene” Sauvage of Havensville, KS and 4 grandchildren, Melinda Sauvage, Kyle Linnemann, Chris Linnemann and Amber Baker.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Havensville Cemetery. Bill will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning Sunday afternoon.

Memorials may be given to the Linn Community Nursing Home 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.

John D. Holmes, 64, of Atchison, Kansas died on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday April 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Union Star, Missouri at a later date.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, local Atchison youth programs or the charity of choice.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

John was born on August 9, 1953 to William L. and Gretchen A. (Brittain) Holmes, the eldest of three sons. John graduated from Atchison High School in 1972 and attended the University of Kansas and graduated from Benedictine College in 1979, with bachelor degree in political science. He was a well-read individual who loved politics, history and discussing current topics. He worked for the City of Atchison Water Department, his uncle Bill Brittain’s business in Colorado, in construction and at the Kansas Department of Corrections. Family was very important to John and he spent many years caring for his mother, grandmother and grandchildren. He was an avid supporter of the KU Jayhawks, KC Royals and KC Chiefs.

John was married to Mary H. Razo on June 14, 1974 and they later divorced.

Survivors include his brothers, Mark and Timothy Holmes, uncle Bill Brittain and aunt Joyce Montgomery, former spouse, Mary Carlson, step-mother Rosie Holmes, step-sister, Shannon Ellerman, children, Tanya Butler, Dana Holmes, John Brittain Holmes, Stash Holmes and Scott Holmes, five grandchildren, four nephews and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Holmes and Gretchen Muncy and his grandparents, John and Bernice Holmes and Denver and Betty Brittain. 

Donald “Donnie” R. Butrick AKA, Trail Hound, 85, of Hiawatha, Ks left this Earth to start his heavenly journey on April 5, 2018.

Donnie was one of nine children born to the late Ernest and Minnie (Raney) Butrick on the family farm west of White Cloud, KS, on September 29, 1932.

He attended Hill Top Grade School and Reserve High School.

On August 23, 1953 he married the love of his life, Rebecca A. Foster. To this union five children were born, William “Bill”, Zollie, Cynthia, Larry, and Peggy.

He worked for 20 years at Wilde Tool Co, 7 ½ years at United Rail in Atchison, and 17 years for Brown County Road Department District 1.

Donnie loved to hunt, fish, coyote hunt, and spending time with his family. He loved talking about his many adventures and could make anyone laugh with his stories. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren to the moon and back. He loved to garden.

Donnie is survived by his wife of 64 years, Becky of the home, sons; William (Joyce) Butrick of Hiawatha, Larry (Christy) Butrick of White Cloud, KS, daughter; Peggy ( Larry) Hanesworth of Falls City, NE, 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, and a sister; Darlene Rison.

He was preceded in death by daughters; Cynthia and Zollie, both of his parents, brothers; Tom, Gene, Alfred, Woodrow, Ernest (infancy), sisters; Luella, Margarite, a grandson; Dyllon Butrick, great grandson; Brock Wilcox and a great great granddaughter.

Memorial Services are planned for 11 AM Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Carwell Building 301 E. Iowa St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Memorials are suggested in his name to be designated at a later date and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.

Online condolences may be made to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Edward “Tim” Louis Mackey, 67 years of age, of Falls City was born on July 14, 1950, in Falls City, Nebraska to Oscar Franklin and Nora Neva (Murphy) Mackey. Tim was raised in Falls City where he had all of his schooling.  In 1968, he was united in marriage to Carol Volz.  Tim served his country in the U.S. Army from October 26, 1967 until being honorably discharged on May 30, 1969 from Fort Lewis in Washington.  After returning home to Falls City, Tim worked various jobs including construction, employment with B & N Railroad, and as a roughneck in the oil wells.  In 2012, Tim was united in marriage to Colleen Gilbert.  The couple made their home in Falls City where Tim at one time was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.  Tim had a deep affection for his grandkids and great-grandkids.  He loved family cookouts and spending time with his family.  Tim passed away at his home in Falls City on Monday, April 2, 2018, having reached the age of sixty-seven years, eight months, and nineteen days.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Doris Mackey-Phroper, an infant brother Oscar Jr. Mackey, brothers: Ted (Ann), Oscar Jr. (Wilma), Kenneth (Marilyn), Clifford, Jerry, and Billy Mackey, and a grandson Eric Kelz.

Tim is survived by his wife Colleen Mackey of Falls City, children: Karen (Jon) Dunlap of Falls City, Kimberly (Geoff) Zimmerman of Falls City, Jason (Teresa) Mackey of Falls City, Jarred Mackey of North Carolina, Kris (Stephanie) Koerperich of Hiawatha, KS; Joshua (Teal) Koerperich of Robinson, KS; 19 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a brother Marvin (Dana) Mackey of Americus, KS; brother-in-law Michael Phroper of Falls City, sister-in-law Claudia Gebhart of Gardener, KS; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4- 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at the V.F.W. Club in Falls City, Nebraska. 

A register book will be available for signing from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Hall Funeral Home in Falls City.

A Graveside Inurnment will be held later at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the Steele Cemetery in Falls City with full military honors conducted.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family’s choice with a later designation.  A memorial fund has been established at Frontier Bank in Falls City.

Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net

Services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home- 2403 Harlan ST.- Falls City, NE (402) 245-313

Mary Kathryn Kreifels, 85, of Falls City, NE, passed away April 3, 2018 at Falls City. She was born July 15, 1932 at Falls City to Elmer and Helen (Kelly) Finck.

Mary Kathryn was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City Sacred Heart in 1949. She attended Creighton University and graduated St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1972 as a Registered Nurse. When married the couple established their home in Lincoln and she worked for a hospital. They moved to Nebraska City and in 1955 they moved to Falls City where she worked at the Falls City Hospital until 1960 when she worked with her husband at Kreifels Building Center. She then owned Fashion Fabrics and Yarn from 1970 until 1976 when she helped her husband at Vault Company of Mid America until 1992 when she retired. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, Altar Society; she was also a respite care volunteer and past member of Falls City Volunteer Ambulance Squad.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Lou Morris of Sedalia, MO, Patty Ziesel and her husband Mike of St. Joseph, MO, son, Charles of Falls City, nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Raymond Finck and a son-in-law, Rick Morris.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dunavan as the presiding priest. Interment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery.

A Catholic Daughters Rosary will be recited on Friday at 4:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

A Parish Rosary will be recited on Friday at 6:30 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. With family receiving friends afterwards.

Billy Dale Paden, 88, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
 
He was born March 25, 1930 in Elwood, KS to James and Cora (Sanderson) Paden.
 
Bill graduated from Elwood High School in 1949. He served in the Air Force, stationed in Texas during the Korean Conflict.
 
Bill married Dixie Forbes May 24th, 1952.
 
Bill and Dixie built a new home in Elwood in 1957 and lived there until 1971, when they moved to Wathena. While in Elwood they were faithful members of the Elwood Baptist Church. Bill also served on the Elwood City Council and was an Elwood Volunteer Fire Fighter.
 
He worked for Seitz (Lovers Lane) driving a truck for 25 years. In 1972 he built the Dairy Barn in Wathena, KS and ran the family business for 21 years. He also started The Blossom Shop flower shop, in Wathena, currently known as The Flower Peddler.
 
Bill and Dixie enjoyed traveling to Texas and Arizona in the winter months for many years after retirement. Bill was a doting husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather. Bill’s faith in God was strong and was evident in the life he lead. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Wathena serving as a deacon for many years. Bill was also a member of the American Legion Post 161 of Wathena. Over the years he enjoyed planting and tending flowers, bushes, and trees. Bill took great pride and pleasure in supporting family members at ballgames, graduations, weddings and various events. His family was his passion.
 
Bill was preceded in death by 3 infant brothers, Mother and Father, Brothers Willard Lee and Wes Paden, and by a Sister Doris Dishon.
 
Bill is survived by Dixie his wife, Children; Karen & Bill Ryser, Bryan & Jody Paden, Noel & Bob Halter. Grandchildren; Nathan Ryser (Shanna), Ryan Ryser (Melissa) Jessica Herbster (Tyler), Jared Paden (Korri), Bryce Paden (Hannah), Paden Halter (Taylor), Erica Halter & Zachary Halter. 10 Great-Grandchildren; Banks & Ryker Herbster, Saylor & Knox Ryser, Kolbi, Kaci & Joie Paden, Judah & Shiloh Ryser, Parker Paden. Brother, Dave Paden of Spring, Texas
 
FUNERAL:  Saturday, April 7, 2018 – 2:00 P.M.
                     At:  First Baptist Church in Wathena
                     Visitation:  family will receive friends Friday evening 6-8 pm at the church.
                     Burial: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, KS.
                     Memorials: Wathena EMS or First Baptist Church, Wathena, KS.
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Linnie (Roland) Walter, 93, of Wathena, Kansas died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at a St. Joseph, Missouri hospital.

Linnie was born on June 4, 1924 in Doniphan County, Kansas to Milam and Lily Mae (Blanton)  Roland.  She lived all of her life in Doniphan County.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wathena

Linnie married Frederick “Fritz” Walter on June 5, 1943 in Atchison, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on December 10, 2013.  She was also preceded by her parents and siblings: Louis Roland, Beulah Dunham, Ida Schultz, Nina Walter, Ethel Pollard, Jr. Roland, Brady Roland, Carl “Buck” Roland and Ruth Anna Norris.

Survivors include: son, Fred Walter (Jeanette) of Murrieta, California;
Daughters: Linda Engemann (Geary) of Wathena;
Lisa Beran (Gerald) of Claflin, Kansas;
Sister, Maxine Smith of Lapine, Oregon;
12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren,  several great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

FUNERAL:  Friday, April 6, 2018 – 10:30 A.M.
At:  First Baptist Church in Wathena
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas
Visitation; family will receive friends Thursday evening 6-8 at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena.

Memorials: First Baptist Church or the Troy Ambulance

Richard Samuel Gilkison, 73, of Effingham, Kansas, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born on June 13, 1944 in Cummings, Kansas, the son of Arthur James and Louise Ebbrecht Gilkison.

Rich earned his teaching degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. He was a dairy farmer for 15 years before returning to teaching. He was a teacher and coach at A.C.C.H.S for 2 years before going to work for the Everest Middle School where he was a math and PE teacher for 16 years before retiring.

Richard was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church in Horton, Kansas. On August 3, 1968 he married Susan Bechtold at St. Leo's Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Susan Gilkison of the home, Effingham, Kansas; 4 daughters, Beth (Jason) Haden of Ashburn, Virginia, Julie (Chris) Lockwood of Horton, Kansas, Angie (Eric) Becker of Augusta, Kansas and Dana Tolbert of St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Arthur Gilkison (Darren Bell), of Denver, Colorado; 6 sisters, Wanda Nelson of Glendale, Arizona, Mary Kout of Hiawatha, Kansas, Crystelle Barnett of Holton, Kansas, Sarah Clark of Glendale, Arizona, Faith Smith of Foster City, California and Barbara Chase of Glendale, Arizona; 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Tom Gilkison and a sister, Jacqueline McConnell.

A rosary will be recited at 6:30 P.M. on Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends following the rosary until 8:00 P.M.

Funeral mass will be at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the St. Leo's Catholic Church in Horton, Kansas. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be sent to the Horton Weight Room or the Effingham Meals on Wheels Program and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Wilma Rose Dooley, 84, of Atchison, Kansas died Monday, April 2, 2018 at her home in the Good Intent Community.

Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Louis Church with Rev. Benjamin Tremmel as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Louis Church Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. at the church. A parish rosary will be recited at 10:45 a.m. prior to mass. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Louis Church or St. Croix Hospice and may be left with the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom final care has been entrusted. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Wilma was born on December 20, 1933 in Horton, Kansas the daughter of William and Cecilia (Schuetz) Sauer. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary and graduated from Mount St. Scholastica in 1952.

She and Thomas Dooley were united in marriage on January 14, 1953 at Sacred Heart Church, Atchison, Kansas. Tom preceded her in death on May 4, 2012.

Wilma was employed with U.S.D. #377 as a bus driver for 30 years.

She was a member of St. Louis Church, the Altar Society of the church, V.F.W. Auxiliary, Atchison Elks Lodge as a Lady Elk and a former 4-H Leader.

Wilma loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed her occasional trips to the casino and was known for her ability to entertain anyone at the family farm in the kitchen.

She is survived by her two daughters, Theresa (Tim) Davenport, Atchison, KS, Maureen (Jim) Asher, Atchison, KS, three sons, Dan (Mary) Dooley, Atchison, KS, Mike (Michele) Dooley, Terrell, NC, Tom (Laura) Dooley, Pinson, AL, a sister, Mary Ann Krier, Effingham, KS, a brother, George Sauer, Topeka, KS, thirteen grandchildren, three step grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Dooley, a son, Patrick B. Dooley, two grandchildren, Corey Dooley, Thomas Dooley and a brother Robert Sauer.

Anna Marie “Annie” Goss, 91, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha, Kansas.

Annie was born on December 17, 1926 in Tescott, Kansas to Joseph & Beulah (Richord) Gotti.

She was a Home Economics Teacher for Troy Schools for over 50years. Annie was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bendena, Kansas, 50 year member of the Eastern Star & K-State Alumni.

Anna married James B. Goss on November 23, 1950 in Salina, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers,  John & Carl Gotti & a sister, Florence White.

Survivors: son, Timothy Goss (Kelley), Troy, Kansas.

                  Daughter, Julie Parks (Chris), Troy, Kansas.

                  Grandchildren, Andrew Goss, Joseph Parks & Abigail Parks

                  Nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, April 7, 2018

  At the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bendena, Kansas.

Visitation: 5-7 Friday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas. Friends may call after 12 noon Thursday.

Burial: Moray Cemetery, Bendena, Kansas.

Memorials: St. John’s Lutheran Church or Donor’s Choice.

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Connie L. Beam, 84, Independence, MO, passed away March 15th, 2018.  

Connie was born July 17th, 1933 in Humboldt, KS to Ralph and Lillian Baxter.

She married Harold L. Beam on April 12th, 1951 in Topeka, KS.  Together they had 3 children and moved to Independence in December 1957.  They were married for 64 years.  

Connie worked as a clerk and Department manager at The Jones Store from 1964 to 1996. She continued her friendships with her long-time coworkers till the end.  She valued them all.  Connie loved to work on the family genealogy and was very successful at providing many other families with their family history.  She was very successful at digging up facts.  She was also an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of Union Veterans.

Connie and Harold traveled the country together and spent many winters in Florida.  Connie kept herself busy after retirement with genealogy, arts and crafts, and her love of sewing.  She was a wonderful seamstress.  She was preceded in death by her husband.  

Connie is survived by her three children, Jeannine, Gary (Nan) and Danny; five grandchildren, John (Kelsey) Farrell, Michael (Michaela) Farrell, Shannon (Brad) Bush, Joseph Farrell (Tanya), Stacy Beam (David); 13 great-grandchildren; Becca, Johnna, John Michael, Rita, Joey, Tanner, Mackenzie, James, Kameryn, Eric, Ryann, Avery, Keegan; 5 great-great grandchildren; Roselynn, Lily, Lizabeth, Ryder, Kyle.  

Memorial Service will be at 4pm-6pm on Friday April 6th, at Park Lawn Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or organization.

Roland “Rollie” J. Roth, 71, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on November 21, 1946 in Malcolm, Nebraska to Robert James and Verna (Casement) Roth.  He was raised in Malcolm where he attended grade school.  Rollie later graduated from Malcolm High School with the class of 1965.  While in high school, Rollie participated in football for two years.

Rollie moved to the Table Rock area where he farmed with his brother Robert Jr.  He also worked for the Schilling Elevator in Pawnee City.  Rollie was a member of the Pawnee City Jaycees and served for many years on the Pawnee County Fair Board.

Rollie passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska having reached the age of seventy-one years and twenty-seven days.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Sandra Rasco and Bobbette (Don) Bailey, and twin brother Roland Roth Jr.

Rollie is survived by his sister Sharon Gray and her husband Elvin of Hopkens, MO; and other relatives and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018, at The Wherry Mortuary in Pawnee City, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

A Graveside Inurnment will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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-Pawnee City, Nebraska (402) 852-2387

NAME:  William “Bill” Sailors, Jr.        AGE:      70           ADDRESS:      Reserve, KS

DATE & PLACE OF DEATH:  April 1, 2018 at Falls City, NE

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:  April 5, 1947 at Fresno, CA

PARENTS:  William and Tomma Jean (Cox) Sailors, Sr.

MILITARY:  William served in the U. S. Navy

MARRIAGE:  he married Linda Leafty June 25, 1990 at St. Joseph, MO.

LIFE HISTORY:

Bill was raised in California and moved to Falls City in the 1980’s. He worked at Woodings-Verona, WASP at Falls City and Wilde Tool in Hiawatha, KS. He was an over the road truck driver for Swift Trucking and drove a bus for Greyhound Bus Lines. He retired due to his health in 2000.

ORGANIZATIONS:  He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Hiawatha.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Linda Sailors of Reserve, KS

Sons: Steve Sailors of San Diego, CA

Doug Sailors of Auburn, NE

Daughter: Michelle Sailors of Fresno, CA

Step-children: Michael Goldman of Atchison, KS

                        Kristina Goldman of Laurel, NE

                        Laura Sailors of Auburn, NE

Brothers: Mike Sailors of Shubert, NE

                Ben Sailors of California

Sisters: Fran McGee and Kay Pederson both of Arkansas

5 grandchildren 

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  by his parents

FUNERAL SERVICES:  will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at Hiawatha. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS:  on Wednesday from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

DORR & CLARK FUNERAL HOME, 2303 HARLAN ST.  FALLS CITY, NE. IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS (402)-245-2424. More information can be found at www.dorrandclark.com
 

Elmer A. Sack, 94, of Seneca, passed on Easter morning, April 1, 2018, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

Elmer was born on September 17, 1923, north of Seneca to Bernard and Anna Mary Waller Sack. Elmer grew up north of Seneca; and attended the Rock Country school just east of from his house.  He graduated from the 8th grade; then attended Sts. Peter and Paul School and graduating from High School. As a young man, he worked on the family farm.  

On April 25, 1953, Elmer married Helen Heinen at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly. They would have been married 65 years if Elmer had lived to the 25th of April.

Elmer lived his life on the family farm. Elmer took great pride, making him a great farmer! He raised dairy cattle and hogs; as well as various crops. Elmer was a very hard-working individual. Elmer received the Nemaha County Soil Conservation award and the Goodyear Windbreak award.

Elmer was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, St. Joseph Society and the Seneca Knights of Columbus Council 1769. Elmer enjoyed, playing cards, gardening, cracking and picking out walnuts, bowling and square dancing.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard on February 2, 1968 and Anna on February 12, 1962; brothers, John on February 14, 2005, Wilfred on August 22, 1987; and sisters, Winfred Heinen on February 15, 2008, Helen Hartman in June 2010, Irene Devine in February 1976 and Mary Sack in February 1919.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Helen; two sisters, Margaret Walruff of Kansas City, Missouri and Elaine Feldkamp of Baileyville; and several nieces and nephews.

Rosaries will be at 2 and 7 P.M. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. onWednesday, April 4, 2018 at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Seneca. Elmer will be laid to rest beside his parents in the Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Seneca, KS.  

Memorials can be given in Elmer’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Cemetery, sent in care of the family.

Lauer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .

Arlene M. Smith, 97, of Troy, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Wathena Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Arlene was born on January 25, 1921 in Severance, Kansas to George A. & Ethel M. (Roland) Blanton.

She was a homemaker. Arlene was of the Christian Faith, enjoying her holiday baskets from the Methodist Church.

Arlene married Clifford A. “Mike” Smith on March 2, 1938 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sons, Maynard Smith, Martin Smith, sisters, Ruby Corcoran, Vivian Smith, Mildred Wasson & Anna Frump, brothers, George H. Blanton, Jessie J. Blanton, Milo W. Long, John H. Blanton, N. Dean Blanton & Dale DeGolyer.

Survivors include, grandchildren, Martin Smith Jr., Roper Smith & Darla Smith; 7 great-grandchildren; Special nephew, Greg Blanton and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 2, 2018.

At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.

Visitation: 1 hour prior to service. Friends may call after 11 A.M. Monday.

Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: Troy Ambulance Fund