Betty J. Bryant, 96, formerly of Valley Falls, died Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Litchfield Park, AZ.

She was born April 22, 1922, at Oilton, OK, the daughter of Ward and Olaf Triggs adwalader. She graduated from high school in Anderson, MO.

Betty was a homemaker. She had worked as a clerk at Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center and a telephone operator at Forbes AFB, both in Topeka. She had also worked at Terry’s Thriftway in Valley Falls and at Walmart in Holton.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Grahem-Herbers Post 3084, VFW, and Rebekah Lodge 652, both in Valley Falls, and had attended Valley Falls United Methodist Church.

She married John W. Bryant March 16, 1941, at Lanagan, MO. He died May 19, 2001. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Gail Ann Bryant, Feb. 27, 1948; a son, Donald David Bryant, June 9, 1988; a brother, Ward Cadwalader, and a sister, Mary Lou Pace.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Lou (Bill) McCall, Litchfield Park, AZ; her son, Gary (Connie) Bryant, Lawrence; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Friends of Hospice and sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home, Po Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Daryl Karsten, 71, Maitland, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018.

He was born July 4, 1947 in Falls City, Nebraska to Harold and Floretta (Palmer) Karsten.

Daryl married Cindy Sue Brickey August 12, 1967.  They just celebrated 50 years of marriage.

He enjoyed golfing, but the most important thing to him was his family.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jourdan Karsten; father-in-law, Stanley Brickey.

Survivors include wife, Cindy; son, Jeff Karsten (Christy); daughter, Leigh Ann Williams (Corey); grandchildren, Ethan and Eryn Karsten, Austin Hunter (Jenna Kirtley), Daelyn Williams; great-grandson, Bentley Jourdan Williams; brother, Dennis Karsten (Minnie); mother-in-law, Lillian Brickey; several nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service.  Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Jourdan Karsten Memorial Scholarship Fund.   Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

Byron Lee Estes, age 68 of Estill Springs, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born on September 9, 1949 in Falls City, NE to the late Byron and Mildred Estes. 

Byron was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Tullahoma, had served in the Air Force and Army Reserve and drove for Moore County Transportation. He loved fishing, camping, going to church, spending time with family and going back home to Nebraska. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Jerry Estes. Survivors include his sons, Jason (Belinda) Estes of Hiawatha, KS and Justin Estes of Lincoln, NE; daughter, Jessica Estes (fiancé, Stacey) of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Ben Estes, Anastasia Estes, Sarah Estes, Sam Estes and Jake Estes; siblings, Keith Estes of Minnesota, Shirley (Chuck) Lowery of Winchester, Betty (Henry) Couch of Florida; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives; and fur baby, Rambo.

His funeral will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home. Interment will be at Verdon Cemetery in Verdon, NE. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-7:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Robert “Bobby” J. Huninghake, 61, died unexpectedly on July 27, 2018 at his home in Fairview, Kansas.

Robert was born on September 20, 1956, in Axtell to August and Frances Stegeman Huninghake Jr.; his father died when Robert was very young.  He grew up in the St. Benedict community and graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School; graduating from B&B High School in 1974.

On December 9, 1974, Robert joined the United States Marine Corps, in Kansas City. While in Service he was a Telecom Maintenance Man and earned the rank of an E-2; he was honorably discharged on December 19, 1975 from Palms California.

After his service to his country, Robert went to work for MAC Equipment in Sabetha until 2011.

After “retiring” at an early age, Robert was “self-employed,” doing welding and handy work, to pass the time and keep busy.

Bobby enjoyed being outdoors boating and socialing.  He loved KU basketball.  He could not sit idle, always tinkering with anything to keep him busy.  He loved gardening and canning his produce, picking up walnuts and giving away the fruits of his labor.

Bobby always had a positive outlook and willing to share time with others. Bobby’s many qualities included his positive outlook on life without judgement and sharing time helping and advising others. He was a member of the Fairview American Legion.

Robert is survived by his mother, Frances Kramer; three sisters, Jane Strathman and Debbie Stallbaumer both of Seneca and Lori Huninghake of Bern and his brother, Kevin Kramer of Topeka and 16 nieces and nephews.

A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, August 5th at 4 PM, at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca, followed with a visitation until 6 PM.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict. A rosary will be prayed at 10:15 AM, prior to the Mass. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials are for the Earl W. Taylor post #21 of the Seneca American Legion sent in care of the family.

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

Marvine Louise Strong, 89, Rushville, MO died on Monday, July 30, 2018 at her home.

Graveside services and burial will be 3:00 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, with Rev. Tim Champ officiating. No visitation will be held. Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with final expenses and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Marvine L. Gregg was born on Dec. 19, 1928 in Appleton City, MO the daughter of Cleve Leroy and Fay Bernice (Duffey) Gregg. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1946. She was married to Earl M. Strong on April 16, 1952 in Newkirk, OK. They owned and operated a restaurant in Weston, MO and a grocery store in Rushville, MO. She had also worked at the Whiskey Rebellion Liquor Store. Marvine was a member of the First Christian Church, Appleton City, MO. She enjoyed painting, collecting antiques and going to auctions. Her life centered around her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Marlene L. Bowers, Rushville, Mo, a granddaughter, Colene Strong, Atchison, KS and two grandchildren, Felicity Crossland, and Tyler Gates of Atchison, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, a daughter, Connie Kincade and a great granddaughter Desirae Crossland.

Donna Vollmer, 76, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 29, 2018 at Falls City. She was born July 15, 1942 at Humboldt, NE to Donald and Nellie (King) Gilkerson. 

She married Harvey Vollmer on August 29, 1959 at Falls City.

Donna was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City High School. When married the couple established their home in Falls City and then moved to the present family home. She was a homemaker and farm wife her whole life. When her children were grown she worked at Sapp Brother for a number of years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and had taught Sunday School. She was also a past member of Dorcas circle.

Donna is survived by her husband, Harvey of Falls City, children, Richard and his wife Nancy of Rulo, Debra Hauck and her husband Kevin of Fremont, NE, Mike and his wife Toni of Falls City, Kevin and his wife Julie of Verdon, brothers, Ralph Gilkerson of Falls City, Everett Gilkerson and his wife Diane of Waveland, MS, sisters, Mary Fawcett and her husband Gordon of Marietta, CA, Ruth Ann Rowland and her husband Allen of Lincoln, NE, fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a great-granddaughter, Alexis in infancy.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (6 miles north of Falls City) with Reverend Daniel Gifford officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Evangelical Church Cemetery.

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

Darrel Huettner, 81, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 26, 2018 at Falls City. He was born November 10, 1936 at Shubert, NE to William and Agusta (Koso) Huettner. 

He served with the Nebraska National Guard, Company B, 134th Infantry at Falls City from 1955 to 1969.

He married Elizabeth Steinman on July 25, 1963 at Zion United Church of Christ, northeast of Falls City.

Darrel was raised in rural Falls City and attended District 27 rural school otherwise known as the Fischer School. Following his schooling he farmed and then moved to Farmington, NM to work in the oil fields. He returned to Falls City and worked for the James Family and also for Boher Brothers Construction and Mr. Automotive. He started working for Farm and City in 1983, retiring in 2014. He was confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church by Hans Biedenweg and was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. He was a past City Park Board member and had served on the Krumme Arboretum working committee.

Darrel is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Falls City, sons, Mark and his wife Heather of Overland Park, KS, David of Omaha, daughter, Julie Brooke of Colorado Springs, CO, brother, Ralph and his wife Pam of Falls City, sister, Peggy Aue of Erie, CO, five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Loren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Zion United Church of Christ with Reverend Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 10, 2018 from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral.

The family prefers memorials to family choice for later designation.

Lucille Rogers, 96, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 27, 2018 at Falls City. She was born February 11, 1922 at Hiawatha, KS. 

She married Frank Ruch and he was killed in action during World War II. She then married George Bentley and he passed away in 1959. She married Calvin Rogers in 1968 at Las Vegas and he passed away in 2012.

Lucille was raised in Hiawatha and lived in this area her entire life. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary at Falls City.

Lucille is survived by her daughter, Frances Sells and her husband Jack of Rulo, sons, Billy Ruch of Salt Lake City, UT, Don Bentley and his wife Sue of George Town, TX, Gary Bentley and his wife Toni of Dallas, TX, brother, Glenn Hall of Salt Lake City, sisters, Margaret Darvey of Salt Lake City, Vona Brooks of Cedar City, UT, twelve grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 husband and a son, Dick Ruch.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Father Cole Kennett officiating. Inurnment will be in Rulo Cemetery.

No viewing or visitation.

Agnes M. Coulter, age 100 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.

Survivors include her daughter Pat Jarvis of Auburn; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Marg Coulter of Auburn; son-in-law Larry and wife Stephanie King of Norwalk, IA; grandchildren and spouses Jim and Kim Jarvis; Susan and Dave Thomas; Kathy and Jason Burow; Steven Coulter; Jennifer and Karl Jackson; Scott and Cyndi King; Doug King and significant other Shawnie Boesch-Denucce; 14 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Tuesday, July 31, 11:00 a.m. at the Auburn Christian Church. Burial will follow in Sheridan Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Monday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Constance “Connie” Sue Dugan Lawson, 73, Leavenworth, Kansas, formerly of Atchison, Kansas, joined our Lord and Savior on Monday, July 23, 2018 at her home.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral. Burial will follow at Doniphan Cemetery, Doniphan, Kansas. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Ashley Community Faith Church, Ashley, Illinois and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Connie was born July 20, 1945, in Linton, Indiana, the daughter of Clifford Dugan I and BillyAnna (Poe) Dugan, Forbis. She graduated from Vandalia Illinois High School, attended Cosmetology school in Effingham, Illinois and received an Associates Degree in Youth Correction. She was a correctional officer for 36 years, having worked in McAlester, Oklahoma, at the Lansing Correctional Facility and the Atchison Juvenile Facility. Connie was a member of Byington #177 Order of Eastern Star and enjoyed writing children’s books. She was also a founding member of the Ashley Community of Faith Church in Ashley, Ilinois.

Connie married Lester M. Lawson on January 4, 1967 at the First United Methodist Church in Vandalia, Illinois; he preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 2004. Survivors include two sons, Lester Lawson, Leavenworth, Kansas, Carl-David Poe Lawson I and his wife, Tammy Lynn, Lansing, Kansas, daughter, Yvonne and her husband, Bobby Mathis, Leavenworth, Kansas, two brothers, Clifford and Carylon Dugan II, Jasper, Indiana and Cevin and Mary Dugan, Ashley, Illinois, ten grandchildren; April Yvonne Cecil, Samantha Ann Lawson, Carl-David Poe Lawson II, Jerrit Marion Gould, Aracely Skye Garcia, Benito Jeronimo Garcia, Sara Nichole Bonnett, Bret Aaron Peoples and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandmother, Leon Tine Densmore and a daughter, Katrina Lawson Garcia.

Charles Kreifels, 58, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 23, 2018 at Hiawatha, KS. He was born February 23, 1960 at Falls City to Bernard and Mary Kathryn (Finck) Kreifels. 

Charles was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City Sacred Heart High School in 1979. He then attended Benedictine College and then attended carpentry trade school at Atchison, KS. He returned to Falls City to farm with his father and also worked a variety of jobs. At the time of his death he owned and operated Season Lawn Care in Falls City. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.

Charles is survived by his sisters, Mary Lou Morris of Sedalia, MO, Patty Ziesel and her husband Mike of St. Joseph, MO, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Rick Morris.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:30 PM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father David Oldham as the presiding priest. Interment will be in Falls City Catholic Cemetery.

A Paris Rosary will be recited on Friday at 1:00 PM at the church. The family will greet friends following the rosary.

Everett Carl Moulden, 82, of Alamo, TX, formerly of Holton, KS passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX. He was born July 18, 1936 in Compton, CA the son of Everett E. and Carlina (Gomez) Moulden.

 Everett graduated from Soldier High School in 1954. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Navy from 1954 – 1973. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation and Fifth Good Conduct Medal Award for period ending 06-04-1973.

Everett worked various jobs until 1977, when he started for the United States Postal Service in Topeka as Lead Mechanic in vehicle maintenance. He later retired in 1998 after 19 years.

 He was a life-time member of Holton V.F.W. Post 1367 and Holton American Legion Post 44.

 Everett married Patricia Galene Pittenger on October 31, 1954 in Holton. She preceded him in death on February 21, 2011, after 56 years of marriage. He later married Arleta Vanourney on April 30, 2012 in Holton, KS and settled in Alamo, TX; she survives of the home.

 Other survivors include 2 sons, Mickeal Moulden and Mark Moulden (Tammy) both of Holton, KS; a daughter, Tracy Farmer of O’Fallon, MO; a brother, William Moulden (Eula) of Wakarusa, KS; 6 grandchildren, Jessica Roark (Alex), Jared and Joshua Moulden, Blake Moulden (Rachel), Audrey Cox (Brian) and Jordan Farmer; 6 great-grandchildren, Maggie Jo, Beau and Thomas Moulden, Ellis and Cooper Cox and Sebastian Roark; a ½ brother, Bobby Moulden (Judy) and a ½ sister, Linda Moulden.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Olive Hill Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Holton V.F.W. Post 1367 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.

Dale Adams, 67, of Reserve, KS, passed away July 24, 2018 at Falls City, NE. He was born June 3, 1951 at Horton, KS to Junior and Lola (Phillips) Adams. 

He married Pam Gerdes on June 21, 1975 at Morrill, KS.

Dale was raised in southeast Nebraska and northeast Kansas and graduated Morrill High School in 1969. He then drove a truck for Bailey Grain out of Morrill. He was also a lifetime farmer and had been a welder for CW Mill at Sabetha. He was a Boy Scout Leader and active with local troops.

Dale is survived by his wife, Pam of Morrill, daughter, Amanda Adams of Sabetha, sons, Brandon and his friend Alicia Henry of Falls City, Caleb of Falls City, brother, Dan and his wife Marcia of Sabetha and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson.

His funeral will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Duane Tramp officiating. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery.

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

June A. Boydston, 63, of Centralia, Kansas, died on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

June was born on June 11, 1955, in Axtell, Kansas, the daughter of Philip and Ruby Welch Feldkamp. She grew up southwest of Corning and attended Corning Grade School, graduating from the 8th grade. After closing of the school in Corning, June attended Centralia High School and graduated in 1973.

As a young woman, she worked a couple of year at the Log Cabin Restaurant in Seneca before moving to Topeka.   While living in Topeka June was employed at the Flaming Steer Restaurant; later working at Holiday South and Holiday West as a cook. She was also employed as a cook at the Topeka Country Club.

While in Topeka she played on a softball team and a few leagues. While playing ball she met her “husband to be,” Robert Boydston at the games and the couple started dating. In 1981, the couple moved to Seneca and on May 22, 1982 June married Robert at the United Methodist Church in Seneca. They made their home just north of Seneca, celebrating 36 years of marriage.

June was employed Chicago Rawhide for 22 years; and then at Crestview Nursing and Residential Living until her retirement this year.

June had many interests in her life; but animals and their welfare was her passion.  She loved her cats and was very protective on them.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Philip on March 10, 1991 and her mother, Ruby on November 14, 2002; and a brother, Gary on September 20, 2006.

She is survived by her husband Robert; siblings, Phillis Anderson of Centralia, Rita Glynn of Axtell, DoVeta Armstrong of Centralia, Ernest Feldkamp of Seneca and Gene Feldkamp of Centralia; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved animals.

Funeral services are Friday, June 27th at 10A.M. at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the services.

Memorials are to a Charitable Organizations whose mission is to take care of animals.

Elizabeth Irene Cobb, 35, went to be with God, July 23, 2018, in Topeka, Kansas, almost one year after her beloved grandmother, Phyllis Mae Cobb, passed away on July 24, 2018, in Holton, Kansas.

Elizabeth’s survivors include her son, Devin Haney, 18, an outstanding student-athlete at Northern Illinois University; her parents, Ronald Lee Cobb (Kathleen) of Holton, Kansas and Jennifer Evans (Jones) Hanksmeyer of St. Peters, Missouri; her brother, David Albert Cobb (Marce) of Rose Hill, Kansas; her stepsister, Bonnie Barnett of Holton, Kansas and nephews Lathe Cobb and Teagan Cobb.

Elizabeth was born in Humana Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas, on March 28, 1983, she attended grade school in Topeka, high school in Overland Park and had attended Lindenwood University in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Memorial services will be held at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, Kansas, on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 11:00 am, led by Rev. Kelly Sipes of Evangel Methodist Church of Holton. Memorial contributions from friends and family may be given to Valeo Mental Health Center in Topeka, KS c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, Kansas 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
 

Glen M. Lippold, 96, of Pawnee City, Nebraska passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Premier Estates of Pawnee City.  He was born on November 19, 1921 to Charles and Ethel (Overmyer) Lippold in Texarkana, Texas.  Glen moved with his family from Texas to Lincoln, Nebraska when he was 5 years old, there he attended grade school at Belmont School and  Teachers Collage High School up until the 10th grade when he had to quit to go to work to help support his family.  He worked various jobs before he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942-1946.  During World War II Glen was in the 83rd Quarter Master Car Platoon and the European African Middle Eastern Theatre  Company.  He was awarded two bronze stars, a good conduct medal with a ranking of Staff Sargent and an Honorable Discharge.

Glen returned from the service to begin working in Lincoln where he met his wife to be.  They moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where Glen married Betty Peters on February 14, 1947 at Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix.

They returned to Nebraska in 1948 and lived in Beatrice, Nebraska with Glen working at Store Kraft for one year.  They decided to make their home in Elk Creek, where Glen worked at Beethe Bros as a mechanic until he purchased his own business in 1959.  Glen’s Repair remained open until Glen’s retirement in 1994.

In 2005 Glen and Betty moved to Pawnee City to be closer to family. 

Glen was never at a loss for words, he always had a nick name for everyone.  We would wonder where he would come up with some of them and his comment was, “I calls them like I sees them!” He was the “best’ in many ways but his quips were his forte!

Glen was 63 year member of the American Legion Post #370, Elk Creek, Nebraska and the oldest member and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

Glen was preceded in death by his wife Betty (of 69 years), his parents, brother, Charlie, sisters, Ruth, Grace, Dorothy and Elsie and their spouses, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Elda and Bill Peters, brothers-in-law, LeRoy Peters, Harry Rottman and Paul Jeffrey.

Glen is survived by his children, Gayle (Amy) Lippold of Berthoud, CO, daughter Karen (Bruce) Haughton of Pawnee City, NE, sister-in-laws, Willa Jean Rottman of Humboldt, NE, Donna Jeffrey of Canon City, CO, Diane (Dick) Grabow of Cedar, MN, Juanita Peters of Elk Creek, NE, brother-in-law, Royce (Sheila) Peters of Elk Creek, NE, five grandchildren, Ryan (Lynn) Haughton, Angie (John) Hunzeker, Aaron Lippold, Megan (Miles) McKenna and Shawnee (Jeff) Durant, eight great grandchildren, Ryan, Angie, Aaron, Megan, Dillion, Alli, Kioni and Brandon.

Memorial services 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2018 at St.Peter's Lutheran Church, rural Elk Creek, Nebraska.  Officiating Pastor Robert Schermbeck.  Visitation on Thursday, July 26, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 202 N 3rd, Tecumseh, Nebraska. Inurnment will be at the St. Peter's Cemetery, rural Elk Creek,Nebraska. Memorials to family choice.  Full Military Rites will provided by American Legion Post 370, of Elk Creek, Nebraska. Online condolences may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com.

Gary Lee Perry, 73, of Peru, Nebraska was born to Noyle and Mildred (Vice) Perry on September 3, 1944 in Auburn, Nebraska.  He graduated from Kearney High School in Kearney, Nebraska with the class of 1962.  On November 1, 1985, Gary was united in marriage to Beverly Reeves in Fairfax, Missouri.  Gary worked as a heavy equipment operator mechanic for NPPD in Brownville, Nebraska for many years before retiring from his job because of health issues.  In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, working on cars, and four-wheeling.

Gary passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of 73 years, ten months, and eighteen days.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Peggy Perry, brother David Perry, an infant sister, and brothers-in-law Carrol and Richard Reeves.

Gary is survived by his loving wife Bev Perry of Peru, son Danny (Sheila) Snodgrass of Humboldt, NE; daughter Tammy Sayer of Beatrice, NE; grandchildren: Justin (Kelsee) Sayer of Peru, NE; Kourtney (Jason) Guthrie of Gainesville, FL; Daniel Snodgrass of Humboldt, NE;  step-grandson Joshua (Sarah) Mount of Falls City, NE; great-grandchildren: Quinlee and Peri Kate Sayer of Peru, NE; Elisa and Violet Mount of Falls City, NE; a brother Ron (Ruby) Perry of Lincoln, NE; a sister Kay Perry of Nebraska City, NE; brothers-in-law Larry (Linda) Reeves of Jonesboro, TX; Jerry (Nancy) Reeves of Nebraska City, NE; sisters-in-law: Marsha Reeves of Peru, NE; Sharon Reeves of Nebraska City, NE; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

A Celebration of Life will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday evening, July 26, 2018, at the Peru City Hall in Peru, Nebraska.

Inurnment will be at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Peru, Nebraska at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family’s choice with a later designation.

Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net

Services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Chapel- 707 15th ST.- Auburn, Nebraska 68395 (402) 274-3131

Evayline M. “Ev” Plager, age 79 of Elk Creek, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Belle Terrace in Tecumseh.

She is survived by her husband Ed of Elk Creek; son and daughter-in-law Glenn and Rebecca of Elk Creek; daughters and sons-in-law Christy and Russ Waring of Tecumseh, Karen and Matt McCoy of Lincoln; grandchildren Kelsee (Justin) Sayer, Mason Waring, Wil McCoy, Eli Waring, Zadie Plager, Ava McCoy, Jack Waring; great-grandchildren Quinlee and Peri Sayer plus one on the way; brother-in-law Virgil “Curly” Plager of Tecumseh; many cousins other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service will be Thursday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. at St. James Lutheran (Long Branch) Church near Humboldt. Burial will follow in St. James Lutheran (Long Branch) Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home in Auburn Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.

Memorials suggested to Alzheimer’s Association.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Franklin Lee Cochran, 81, of Wathena, Kansas died Saturday morning, July 21, 2018.

Frank was born on January 25, 1937 in Stewartsville, Missouri to Ralph and Sally Cochran.  He lived most of his life in Wathena.  Frank worked for and retired from Krause Milling in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Frank married Shirley Hontz on January 18, 1970 in Miami, Oklahoma.  She survives of the home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and 15 siblings.

Additional survivors include;

       Rick Hoffman (Kathy), De Linda Hoffman both of Wathena

       Pam Deen (Ron) of Gentry, Missouri

          5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren

       Sister; Harriett Harris and brother; Cecil Cochran both of the state of Missouri

       Numerous nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.

Funeral Tuesday, July 24, 2018 – 10:30 A.M.

At the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.

Visitation: family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the funeral (9:30-10:30) at the funeral home where friends may call after 9 am Monday.

Burial: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas.

Memorials: Frank Cochran Memorial Fund

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Paul D. "Goose" Bernhardt, 83 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at the Beatrice Community Hospital Friday morning, July 20, 2018. He was born on October 20, 1934 at Dawson, NE to Nick and Letha (Mitchell) Bernhardt. Paul was a graduate of Honey Creek High School in 1954. Paul served in the National Guard in the 134th Infantry from 1954-1965. He was married to Beverly Huettner and they were later divorced. He was employed at Commodore Mobile Homes for 25 years, in Falls City, San Antonio, TX, and Polco, OK, and Kansas City and McCook. He was then employed by Advance Homes on Rapid City, SD until 1986 when he moved to Beatrice. Paul then married Darlene (Folkerts) Sullivan on May 17, 1986 and worked for the Beatrice Public Schools Maintenance Department for 11 years retiring on August 28, 2002. He was a member of Christ Community Church in Beatrice. Paul belonged to the Saddle Brunk Club and rode in many grand entry parades, and enjoyed dancing, rodeos, traveling, hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and building and re-finishing things. Paul especially enjoyed spending time with his family and sporting activities.

Survivors include his daughter Susan (Richard) Witt of Salem, NE; step children Jeff (Darlene) Huettner of Verdon, NE, Connie (Bob) Taft of Falls City, Gary (Brenda) Huettner of Dawson, Jim (MaryJo) Huettner of Verdon, Gene (Sue) Sullivan and Karen (Dan) Schwarz, all of Beatrice; 27 grandchildren Kelsi (Eric) Kresin, Jodi (Montsho) Wilson, Mitch (Sherrelle) Witt, Weston, Wade and Randee Witt, Jennifer Miller, Brian (Lauralee) Sullivan, Amy (Joel) Sullivan, Mark Sullivan, Trisha (Sean) Clark, Justin (Misty) Gibson, Kylie (Jeremy) Vontz, Eric Schwarz, Alicia, Lee (Alyson) and Dillon Huettner, Nicole (Brian) Rademacher, Jason (Shelby Kreifels, Justin (Julie) Kreifels, Andrea (Landon) Bailey, Miranda Huettner, Michael (Aimee) Huettner, Cord Huettner, Monica, Nathan and Judd Meyer; 34 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and brother in law Edwin (Irene) Folkerts of Beatrice. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Nick and Letha (Mitchell) Bernhardt; wife Darlene (2007); brothers August and Don Bernhardt; sister Linda Nixon; step son Doug Huettner; brother in law Elmer (Emile) Folkerts; and grandson in law Brandon Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Christ Community Church with Pastor Dan Martin officiating. Interment will be at the Evergreen Home Cemetery. The body will lie in state Monday from 9-8:00 Pm at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30 PM, and at the church one hour preceding the service on Tuesday. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 AM Tuesday at the church. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with the funeral home in charge. Sign Paul's online guest book and view his video tribute when completed at www'ghchapel.com.

These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.

Olivene K. Henley, 81, of Horton, KS passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Horton Community Hospital.

She was born October 23, 1936 one of twelve children to Oliver and Columbia Herrick Kahbeah. Nine of her siblings preceded her in death. She married Vernon H. Henley in Eldorado, KS, March 26, 1953. They lived in Kansas City their entire married life. He preceded her in death.

Olivene attended Kansas City Kansas Community College and received her Associates Degree from there. She would go on to work as a counselor for clients struggling with substance abuse and AIDS in the Kansas City area. Olivene was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska. She enjoyed working with different charity organizations especially with the AA Group. She retired and moved back to Horton, Kansas.

Olivene then worked for the Sac & Fox Casino, the Golden Eagle Casino and Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino in the Security Dept.

She is survived by a son, Richard Henley of Horton, KS, grandchildren, David Henley Jr, Logan Henley, and RJ Henley, 3 great grandchildren and many other relatives.

Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas with burial to follow at the Kahbeah Cemetery. A dinner will be served at the Kickapoo Senior Citizens following the burial. Memorials are suggested to the Kickapoo Indian Methodist Church Kahbeah Chapel and may be sent in care of the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary 909 Central Ave. Horton, KS 66439. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com.

Chenenia Delores “NumKumGoKwe”Johnson, 30, of Horton, KS died Monday afternoon, July 16, 2018 from injuries sustained in a car accident early Sunday morning.

Chenenia was born April 11, 1988 the daughter of Randolph Lee Johnson and Sally Ann Wakole.  She graduated High School from Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Oklahoma.  She continued her education at Highland Community College where she received her CNA license and Med Aide certification.    

Chenenia worked at Maple Heights Nursing Home and then worked for The Pines in Hiawatha.  She later worked for Horton Elementary School and most recently was the Office Manager for Kickapoo Nation School.

Chenenia loved her family and spending time with her children.  She was very proud of her kids.  She also enjoyed playing softball with friends and family.

She is survived by her parents, brother, Sheldon “Tope” Johnson, adopted brother, Timothy Pahmahmie, and sister, Rona Johnson all of Horton, Kansas.  Also surviving are her children, sons, Kadin Johnson, twin sons, LaShaune and LaShane Grant, Royce Simon, and Royal Simon, daughters, Mahkell Grant,  and Sugars Shopteese  all of the home.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Monte Lee Johnson in 2009, Grandparents, Rudolph Sr and Phyllis Johnson, Reba and Walter Wakole, and Marjorie and John Pahmahmie.

Drum Services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Golden Eagle Rd Site#2 on the Kickapoo Reservation.  Burial will be at the Kennekuk Cemetery Friday morning, July 20, 2018.

Memorials are suggested in her name and may be sent in care of the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary 909 Central Ave.  Horton, KS  66439.

Larry L. Chapin, Sr., “Big Chape”, age 69 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln.

Survivors include his children and spouses Larry Lee, Jr. “Bud” and Diane of LaVista; Billy Lee and Megan of Auburn; Crystal Gail and Brian Lavigne of Auburn; Terry and Hannah Jones of Brownville; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Katie Chapin of Nebraska City; siblings and spouses Jim and Joan Chapin of Omaha; Barbara Anderson of Omaha; Linda Stevens of Auburn; Roger and Manna Chapin of North Carolina; LaDonna Etherton of Lincoln; Debbie and Mike Glaser of Oregon; many “adopted” children and grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. at the District 67 Event Center (former Southeast School Building) in Stella.  Family requests casual attire for the service.  Visitation will be at the funeral home in Auburn Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.    Larry’s body will be cremated following the service, and burial of ashes will be at a later date at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City.  

Memorials are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn. 
 

Robert Alan “Bob” “Red” Anderson, 79, of Mayetta, KS passed away peacefully at his home, on Sunday, July 15, 2018; on his birthday. He was born July 15, 1939 in Portland, OR, the son of Irwin Winfold and Louise Annette (Robinson) Anderson.

 Bob graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Marines from June 30, 1957 – April 10, 1965, during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era.

On February 12, 1963 he married Judith Ann Jacobson in Mayetta. To this union were born; Sharon, Vicki and Alan. They later divorced.

On April 9, 1982 he married Celia F. Pausewang in Tecumseh, KS; she passed away with cancer on December 4, 1983.

Bob married Mary Gerhardt on June 1, 2013 in Mayetta; she survives of the home. Bob is also survived by his children, 2 daughters, Sharon Anderson-Bosse of Mayetta, KS and Vicki Armstrong (Mike) of Mayetta, KS; a son, Alan Scott Anderson of Kansas City, KS; 3 step-children, Doug and Dale Pausewang both of Wichita, KS and Vannette Shunk (Jeff) of Horton, KS; 5 grandchildren, Rachael, Sarah, Rebecca, Sophie and Sadie Jo; 2 great-grandchildren, Delilah and Wyatt and 1 brother, Joseph Gary Anderson of Topeka, KS.

 Bob was a member of the American Legion Post 225 in Ozawkie. He loved raising Quarter Horses and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association; he was recognized as a 50 year AQHA breeder in 2014. He was a member of the Mayetta Cutting Horse Association, Brushbuster Saddle Club and Circleville Saddle Club. Bob helped organize the On the Trail for a Cure trail rides in the Flint Hills. He also helped with the Mayetta Mustangs 4-H Horse Club project for many years. Horses were a big part of his life.

Bob worked for Flexel formerly DuPont in Tecumseh for 31 years; he retired in 1996.

Bob has chosen cremation. Family will greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday evening, July 20, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorial graveside service with Military Honors will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, July 21, 2018 at the Mayetta Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Mayetta Mustangs 4-H Club or to the HCH 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.

James “Jim” E. Arms, 66, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on August 29, 1951 in Boscobel, Wisconsin to Eldon and Lois (Schofield) Arms.  He attended school in Boscobel and came from a large family that taught him the value of hard work at a young age.  After serving in the military, he met the love of his life, Judie Chapman.  The couple were married on March 15,1973 and Jim supported his family by rebuilding windmills in his father’s business along with several other jobs. Jim was a devoted husband and dad. He loved his wife and all of his children more than anything.  Over the years, Jim and Judie had four children and thirty-three foster children.  Jim and Judie believed “every child can be loved.” Judie passed away on April 3, 2018.  Jim lived his life to the end with the title “He-man” from his children.  He was the strongest man in their world.  

Jim passed away at the home of his oldest daughter on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, with his children and family at his side having reached the age of sixty-six years, ten months, and five days.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Judie Arms, parents Eldon and Lois Arms, brothers Donald and David Arms, a sister Judy Haberkorn, brothers-in-law William Haberkorn and Dennis Friederick, father-in-law Ben Chapman, mother-in-law Rose Allen.

Jim is survived by his daughters: Christy Otero and husband Jacob of Humboldt, NE; Becky Lindsey and husband Lonnie of Humboldt, NE; sons: Donald Arms and wife Amy of Auburn, NE; Louis Arms and fiancé Alyssa Bruce of Humboldt, NE; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, brothers: Jack Arms and wife Cheryl of Mesa, AZ; Roger Arms of Green Bay, WI; sisters: Jeanna Grubes and husband George of Montfort, WI; June London and husband Larry of Platteville, WI; Sue Friederik of Fennimore, WI; Debby Schmidt of Lone Rock, WI; brothers-in-law: Mike Chapman, Frank Allan and James Alan, sisters-in-law Cheryl McWilliams and Kathy Gosser, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Jack Arms officiating.

A register book will be available to sign from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 20, 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

Aaron Peter Ahles-Iverson, 40, child of God, died Friday July 13, 2018. He was born February 20, 1978 to Valerian Ahles and Christine Iverson.

Aaron graduated from Atchison High School class of 1996, and Missouri Western State University, graduating with a degree in instrumental music education. He worked as the manager at Prolific Technologies in St. Joseph, MO.

Music has always been a large and important part of his life. During college, he was active in bands, jazz, orchestra, and chamber music and was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He was a long time member of the St. Joseph Symphony, as bassoonist and also played in the Northwinds Symphonic Band of Kansas City and the Cameron Municipal Band.

Aaron was preceded in death by his grandparents Elizabeth and Valentine Ahles, Mildred and Alvin Iverson, and his brother the Rev. Benjamin Ahles-Iverson. He is survived by his parents, Rev. Valerian Ahles and Rev. Christine Iverson, his sister Phoebe (and Nathan) Schwabe, sister-in-law Rev. Mara Ahles-Iverson, and niece Elizabeth Kay.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 S. 6th St., Atchison, with a Memorial service following at 7:00 pm at the church. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. www.beckerdyer.com.

Lila J. Mercer, 86, Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Atchison Senior Village surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at First Christian Church with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Friday, July 20th from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. at the First Christian Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Christian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, with whom the final care has been entrusted. Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Lila was born July 6, 1932, in Garison, Kansas, the daughter of David and Viana (Kenworthy) Sinclair. She was raised in Wheaton, Kansas, until moving with her father to Effingham, Kansas, following the death of her mother in 1945. She attended Effingham Elementary and graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1950.

She and Roy A. Mercer were united in marriage on June 23, 1950 at First Christian Church in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Mercer preceded her in death on June 12, 2018.

Lila served as a seamstress at the Atchison Mop Factory until her retirement in 1990.

She was an active member and participant of First Christian Church and served as a former Deaconess now a Deaconess Emeritus.

Lila is survived by two sons, William (Dorothy) Mercer, Polo, MO; Roy Dean (Sheri) Mercer, Atchison, KS; two daughters, Debbie (Ronald) Buntin, St. Joseph, MO; Rhonda (Bill) Shell, Atchison, KS; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters, Mary Katherine Sinclair and Elizabeth Winchell, and a brother David H. Sinclair.

TROY, KANSAS   Doris “Virginia” (Speaks) Clary, 92, of Troy, Kansas died Friday, July 13, 2018 at her home.   Virginia was born on August 16, 1925 in Sparks, Kansas to John Terrance and Alice Carey (Blanton) Speaks.  She was a lifelong resident of Troy. Virginia was a member of First Baptist Church, Troy, Kansas, and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary  #5531, Wathena, Kansas.   Virginia married Boydie William “B.W.” Clary on January 25, 1947 in Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2002.  She was also preceded by her parents, siblings; John and Mike Speaks, Adeline Young, Alma Lee Reder,  2 sons; John William “Bill” and Anthony K. “Tony” Clary,  2 grandsons; Don Allen and William Travis “Willie” Clary, son-in-law, Robert A. “Bob” Smith.   Survivors include: sons:    Mike Clary of Colorado; Dale (Linda) Clary of Columbia, Missouri; Russell (Teresa) Clary of Overbrook, Kansas;Tim Clary of Wathena, Kansas; Robin (Nancy) Clary of Troy, Kansas;Jeff  (Renee) Clary of Troy, Kansas; Daughters; Sue Ann Oyler of Troy, Kansas;Debbie Smith of Troy, Kansas; Kathy Long of Wathena, Kansas;Brother, Grant E. Speaks of Troy, Kansas;18 Grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson;   Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.   Funeral:  10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2018 At the Troy Christian Church, Troy, Kansas Visitation:  Family will receive friends Tuesday evening, July 17, 2018 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., also at the church. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, Troy, Kansas Burial:  Courter Cemetery NE of Troy Memorials:  Doniphan County Ambulance District #1 www.harmanrohde.com

Eleanor (McMullen) Hill, 86, formerly of Stella, Nebraska was born on July 22, 1931 in Shubert, Nebraska to Richard A. and Jessamine H. (Hinds) McMullen.  She grew up in the Stella area where she attended school.  On September 30, 1951, Eleanor was united in marriage to Carl Hill in Stella, Nebraska.  The couple moved to Lincoln and lived there until 1956 when they moved back to the Stella area.   Eleanor attended Peru State College where she graduated with a degree in teaching.  Eleanor operated and taught at a preschool for years.  She was a member of the Stella Community Church, Eastern Star, Stella Research Club, and a member of the Daughter’s of American Revolution.  Her hobbies included needle point and craftwork.  Eleanor became a resident of the Goldcrest Retirement Center in Adams, Nebraska later in life when her health began to decline.

Eleanor passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the Goldcrest Retirement Center in Adams, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of eighty-six years, eleven months, and twenty days.  She was preceded in death by parents, son Phillip Hill, a sister Mary Burton, and great-grandson Lane Dixon.

Eleanor is survived by her husband Carl Hill of Stella, NE; daughters: Becky Jobman of Adams, NE; Betsy Marquardt and husband Bruce of Julesburg, CO; son Dan Hill of Stella, NE; grandchildren: Danielle White of Lincoln, NE; Jessica Dixon and husband Zach of Adams, NE; Tanner Hill of Lincoln, NE; great-grandchildren: Delaney and Logan White of Lincoln, NE; Zeva and Jase Dixon of Adams, NE; a brother Andy McMullen and wife Jan of Stella, NE; brother-in-law Thomas Burton of Falls City, NE; and many other relatives and friends. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018, at The Stella Community Church in Stella, Nebraska with Pastor John States officiating.

Inurnment will follow services at the Prairie Union Cemetery in rural Shubert.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Stella Community Church or Goldcrest Retirement Center in Adams, Nebraska.

Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net

Services entrusted to Hall Funeral Home- 707 15th ST.- Auburn, Nebraska 68305 (402) 274-3131

Daniel “Dan” J. Hammes, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 12, 2018 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital after his long battle with pulmonary fibrosis and skin cancer.

Dan was born to Eugene G. and Eleanor Wichman Hammes on September 27, 1950 in Seneca. He attended Sts. Peter & Paul High School graduating with the Class of 1968, they just celebrated their 50th class reunion. He started working early in his life and at the age of 10 he rode his bike to work at Fort Markley. By the age of 14, he bought his own combine and went on harvest with his dad and a group of people. In the 1960’s he bought his first dump truck and went to work with his dad. After he married he transitioned to more over the road trucking with Mike Bennett. He started Hammes Trucking, Inc. in 2001 and Hammes Repair, Inc. in 2008. In 2017 Dan retired due to his health but he continued to show interest in the business that he started.

On November 7, 1970 Dan married Shirley Ann Glissman at St. Bede’s Church in Kelly. After their honeymoon to New Orleans they lived in Seneca until present day.

Dan was interested in numerous hobbies over the years such as watching his son Brad compete in drag racing, watching his grandchildren’s ballgames, going to tractor pulls and playing cards. He had tremendous joy in raising his children and his grandchildren and going on family vacations with them.

Dan was preceded in death by his father Eugene G. (Hummer) Hammes on July 16, 1987.

Dan is survived by his wife Shirley of 47 years, his children, Jason (Jill) Hammes of Seneca, Traci Hammes of Rossville, Brad (Amy) Hammes of Seneca. His mother Eleanor Hammes Connell of Seneca and his siblings, Alice Trower of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Doug Hammes of Seneca and Jim Hammes of Seneca. Five adorable grandchildren Taylor, Ashley, Isabelle, Stella and Mallory.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Sunday, July 15th at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 16, 2018, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be given in Dan’s memory to the COINS for a Cause and/or 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 .

Elmer Randall, Jr., 86, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 12, 2018 at Falls City. He was born May 18, 1932 on the Iowa Tribe of Nebraska and Kansas Reservation to Elmer and Leatha (Joslin) Randall. 

He married Joan Marie Milburn on November 15, 1953 at Hiawatha, KS. She passed away February 11, 2018.

Junior was raised in Rulo, NE area and graduated Rulo High School in 1949. He turned down an academic scholarship to college to care for his ill father and help provide for his mother and younger sister. He worked as a dredge operator on the Missouri River. When married the couple established their home in Falls City and he worked a total of three jobs for fifteen years each. He worked as a truck driver for Falls City Mercantile, was a salesman for Falls City Meat Company and a warehouse supervisor for Woodings Verona. He retired in 1997 and then worked part time jobs to stay busy.

He enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially, hunting, fishing, boating and camping. He was a mentor and teacher to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and a caregiver to his wife when she became ill. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Junior is survived by his children, Debra Faller and her husband Steve of Kansas City, MO, William and his wife JoLana of Falls City, Linda Schuetz and her husband Dave of Preston, NE, sister, Yvonne Schawang and her husband Earl of Falls City, 7 grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Barbara Joan in infancy and his step-father, Samuel Randall.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Cole Kennett as the presiding priest. Inurnment will be at Rulo Cemetery at a later date.

A Parish Rosary will be recited on Sunday at 4:30 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with family greeting friends afterwards.

Richard “Dick” Wilson, 85, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 11, 2018 at Falls City. He was born August 11, 1932 at Minden, NE to Floyd and Mary (Boyle) Wilson.

Dick enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956.

He married Hallie Peck on July 7, 1952 at Minden.

Dick was raised at Minden and graduated Minden High School in 1950. He attended Hastings College where he earned a football scholarship. Following his discharge he enrolled in the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and earned a degree in Animal Husbandry. The couple moved to a farm north of Falls City in 1958. He farmed his entire life, retiring in 1997. He served on the District 30 school board for several years, was awarded the conservation farm of the year and the 100 year Family Farm Award from Aksarben. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Dick is survived by his wife, Hallie of Falls City, daughter, Marty Cruickshank and her husband Steve of Firth, NE, sons, Tim and his wife Teri of Firth, Tom of Scottsdale, AZ, brother, Jack and his wife Shari of Loveland, CO, sister, Joan Flemming of Rochester, MN, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David and a brother Rodney.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Thomas Dunavan officiating. Interment will be in Silver Creek Cemetery. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

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

The family prefers memorials be made to Silver Creek Cemetery.

Robert “Rob” Alan Horvatic, 53 of Atchison, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Memorial service will be 3:00 PM, Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Per Rob’s wishes the family has requested appropriate funeral attire to be worn by those attended. Words of comfort to the family may be left atwww.beckerdyer.com.

Rob was born July 29, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Richard and Charlotte (Zemaitis) Horvatic. He loved being a dad and a grandpa. He lived for his family. Rob was the definition of a people person. He never met a stranger, and cared about everyone he met. He was a handyman and a problem-solver. Most remarkably, he brought humor to the people around him, which served him well in his 6-year battle with cancer. He faced the disease courageously and with a tenacity and determination to continue life in a productive, meaningful manner.   “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.”-Stuart Scott 2015.

Rob married Beth Melchior on May 30, 1987. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his parents, Richard and Charlotte Horvatic, Independence, MO, five children, Adam Trebor and Nicole (Lewis) Horvatic, Leavenworth, KS, Hilary Ann and Jeffrey Jackson, Omaha, NE, Jacob Andrew Horvatic, Kansas City, MO, Seth Joseph Horvatic, Lawrence, KS, Benedict Charles Horvatic, Atchison, KS, two brothers, Kenneth (Patty) Horvatic, Kansas City, MO, Jaime (Terrie) Horvatic, Fort Worth, TX, two sisters, Nancy (Joe) Stegeman, Independence, MO, Susie (Greg) Addison, Independence, MO, two grandchildren; Vivian Lynn-Marie Horvatic, Leo David Jackson, with another baby Jackson due in September, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Richard Paul Cotton
( January 06, 1933 - July 10, 2018 )

Richard Cotton, 85, went to be with his Lord on July 10, 2018. 

He was born in Horton, Kansas the son of Paul and Hazel McCourt Cotton on January 6, 1933. He attended St. Leo’s Catholic School grades 1 to 8 and graduated from Horton High School in May, 1951. Richard graduated from Peru State College in 1956. He married Marty Allan on July 20, 1957.

Richard, known to many as “Coach,” was elected into the Wyoming Coaches Hall of Fame in 1992 for his work in high school basketball, track and cross country. He was an original inductee into the Highland Community College Hall of Fame as a track athlete in 1997. His career consisted of coaching and teaching from 1956 to 1998 and continued coaching for 8 additional years.

Richard and Marty moved to Sandpiper Bay in Wichita, Kansas in 2015. Richard passed away there and will be missed by his family.

Richard is survived by his wife Marty Cotton; three children Beth Cotton, Mark (Kimberly) Cotton, and Brent (Janet) Cotton; niece Stephanie; and 5 grandchildren, Resa-Marie (Greg), Anthony, Taylor, Cameron and Elle. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Sue Cotton.

Funeral mass will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time. Burial will follow at the St. Leo’ Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Richard Cotton memorial fund to be designated later 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

Mary Grace Hewins Koons, 95 of Wathena, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at her home.

Mary Grace was born on November 4, 1922 in Doniphan County, Kansas to Alouis & Anna Mary (Miller) Staudenmaier.

As a teen she worked in St. Joseph for the Tootle family, as an upstairs maid & nanny. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Wathena, Kansas.

Mary Grace married Charles Hewins in 1944. They had five children Mary Ann (Don) Euler, Kassie (David) Newton, Marty (Kay) Hewins, Jeanie (Rick) Weidmaier and Jerri (Steve) Michaels. Charles passed away in 1962. Mary Grace then went to work at Hardy’s Café in Wathena, then to Westab in St. Joseph and she retired from the Farmers State Bank in Wathena in 1977.She married Elmer Earl Koons in 1975. and he brought with him, bonus children Steve Koons, Kathy Koons, Earlene Koons, Ruth Koons, Walt (Laura) Koons, Frieda (Guy) Larson, Tricia (Greg) Harris. Elmer passed away in 1990.  Mary Grace was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 children, infant Hewins and Earlene Koons, and 5 siblings, Elizabeth Tharman, Martha Terrell, Andrew, Phillip & Joseph Staudenmaier. She is survived by a sister, Thelma Hewins, sister-in-law, Sharon Staudenmaier, 11 children, 18 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

It was not without struggle, but she always saw the good in people, smiled through adversity, told the best stories, laughed often, lived in the moment, loved with her whole heart & pulled you in tighter when you thought a hug was done. She taught us that work could be fun when we all pulled together. She led by example and her kindness and character are unmatched. Our hearts are broken but we know it was a beautiful life and she didn’t waste one moment. Whether it was quilting, gardening, traveling, fishing or loving her family, her hands were never idle.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 13, 2018

At St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wathena, Kansas.

Visitation: Rosary at 6:00 P.M, Thursday evening, with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Wathena, Kansas.

Friends may call at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, after 12 noon Wednesday.

Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas.

Memorials: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Flower Fund, Women’s Council, or  Wathena Ministerial Alliance.

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 Lloyd “Roger” Ruhnke, 76 years old passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Mosaic Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo., with his children and grandchildren at his side.

Roger was born on March 14, 1942 in Troy, Kansas to Lloyd Rueben Ruhnke & Opal Jeanette (Monroe) Ruhnke.

Roger served in the US Navy and then moved to Wathena, Ks. He made his living as an Electrician and was a Farmer all of his life. Roger enjoyed hunting and had traveled to Colorado many times to Elk hunt. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Nancy Cassidy of St. Joseph, Mo. & sister Linda Clary of Troy, Ks.; son-in-law Marvin Ross of Troy, Ks.

Survivors include his 3 daughters, De (Rick) Ashworth, Wathena

                                      Stacy Ruhnke, Wathena

                                      Natalie (Brian) Simpson, Wathena

Grandchildren:  Brianna (Ryan) Wardein, Cheyenne Ward, Ali (Ryan) Johnson, Emily (Sheldon) Hawkins, & Nathan Richter; great-grandchildren:  Greyson, Jackson & Eric.

 Funeral Service:  10:00 A.M., Saturday July 14, 2018 at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Ks. Roger will lie in state at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, Wathena, Ks. on Thursday. Friends may view Roger Friday after 9:00 A.M. at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, with visitation: 6-8 PM on Friday evening.

Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas. Military honor’s under the auspices of the American Legion Post #161.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials suggested to Wathena American Legion# 161, Wathena EMT’S or Doniphan County Ambulance Dist. 1.

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Leslie Weldon “Les” Stevens, of Falls City, died Sunday, July 8th at the age of 87.

Les was born at Sterling, Kansas December 8, 1930, one of three children born to the late Sylvia (Stone) and James A. Stevens.

Les attended Union 5 grade school and graduated from Sterling High School. He married Esther Fox on November 22, 1950. They had three children and were later divorced.

He served in the Army Engineers during the Korean War in the 98th Engineers Photography Reproductions of the front lines of the battles, before being discharged. Les graduated from Sterling College with a Bachelors Degree and taught in 5-8 grades in Reno County Country School. He received his teaching degree in 4 years having taught 2 of those years. He received a Masters Degree in counseling from Emporia State Teachers College. He received his School Psychologist Endorsement Certificate from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and additional college credit in Lugano, Switzerland. Les came to ESU 4 at Auburn, Nebraska as a School Psychometrist in 1969 where he worked until retirement.

Les married Claudette Stumbo Bernhardt on July 14, 1973. They spent most of their married life in the Falls City area. She died July 21, 2015,

He built the Stevens Glass and Arts, Inc. that created Stained Glass Windows for Churches, did engravings of homes, churches and things of interest for customers. He then returned to education as a Special Education Para at Auburn Public Schools for 15 years.

Leslie was a hot air balloon commercial pilot, a bronze sculptor, and alphorn player. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Falls City, and also attended the Northridge Church; former long term member of Educational Service Unit 4 Board; and also a former member of the Falls City Housing Board.

Survivors include his children Carla and Mike Marx, Paula and Jim Pipkin, Craig and Katie Stevens; grandchildren. great-grandchildren, great-great granddaughter; nieces, nephews, and friends.

It was his wish to be cremated with memorial services planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 18, at the Northridge Church, 1820 Morton St., Falls City.

Memorial contributions in Leslie’s memory are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434, who is assisting the family with arrangements.

Stanley Lee Lock, age 64, of Republic, Missouri, passed away suddenly in his home on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Stan was born November 3, 1953, in Hiawatha, Kansas, to Harold and Eunice Lock.

He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1971 and lived on the family farm until moving to Republic in 1991 after he accepted a district manager position with American Breeders Service. He held various positions throughout his career, working for Genex and currently serving as Beef Business Development Manager with Select Sires Beef. Though his work he had the opportunity to travel across our nation and experience places that most of us only know through books and movies.

Stan and Denise were joined in marriage on October 27, 1979. He was a faithful and loving husband for nearly 39 years. His love for his daughter, Kelsey, ran deeper than the ocean and he was so deeply proud of her.

Stan was passionate about good cattle, good horses, and working with others to improve cattle genetics. Stan lived by the motto, “it’s a great day to be a cowboy,” and always applied his “cowboy logic” in his approach to life. Stan accomplished great things in his life, most importantly the love and respect of others.

He is preceded in death by his parents; stillborn son, Kyle; and father-in-law, Roland Stiers.

Stan is survived by his wife, Denise Lock; daughter, Kelsey and husband T.J. Reichert, of Sedalia, Missouri; a brother, Steven (Linda) Lock, of Hiawatha, Kansas; his mother-in-law, Deloris Stiers, of Nemaha, Nebraska; brother-in-law, Dennis (Sara) Stiers, of Shubert, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Debra Miller, of Springfield, Missouri; five nieces and nephews; and five great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in the First Christian Church, 443 N. Main Ave., Republic, MO 65738. Services will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m., under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will be in the Prairie Union Cemetery, Shubert, Nebraska, at a later date.

Memorials can be made to the Stan Lock Memorial Fund and can be sent to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 425 E. Trafficway St., Springfield, MO 65806, to benefit the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Applied Cattle Task Force. Family and friends may share online condolences on this website, at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com

Linda Joyce Wiltse, 81, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 8, 2018 at Falls City. She was born June 18, 1937 at Salem, NE to Otis and Monta (Smith) Kelsay. 

She married Lawrence Wiltse on December 20, 1959 at Julian, NE. He passed away October 16, 1999.

Joyce was raised in the Honey Creek area and graduated Honey Creek High School in 1955. She then attended Peru State College and became endorsed to teach elementary education. When married the couple established their home northeast of Falls City and remained there her whole life. She taught at Williamsville, Barada, Fort Hazel and the Red Brick School House rural Schools for a total of seventeen years. She then became a nurse’s aide at Community Medical Center. She retired after 23 years in 1997 to care for her husband. She raised Schnauzers for 23 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Terry and his wife Jennifer, Kevin and his wife Mary both of Falls City, brother, Alan Kelsay and his wife Joanne of Omaha, sisters, Judy Weilage and her husband Ralph of Roca, NE, Carol Gurney of Kansas, Sharol Scholl and her husband Ray of Rapid City, SD, grandchildren, BreAnna Mackey of Kansas City, Drew and Amie Wiltse of Falls City, great-grandchildren, Gabriela and Reyna.

Her memorial service will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 10:30 AM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Reverend Jerry Yount officiating. Inurnment will be in Williamsville Cemetery.

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

Beverly Crofford, 68, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 6, 2018 at Omaha, NE. She was born March 15, 1950 at Rulo, NE to Mannie and Grace (Hunker) Schulenberg. 

She married Roger Crofford on November 8, 1969 at Falls City, NE.

Beverly was raised in the Falls City area and graduated Falls City High School in 1968. When married the couple established their home in Falls City and she worked as a purchasing agent for Woodings Verona, then became employed at Tier One Bank and retired from Great Western Bank in 2010. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (20th & Towle).

Beverly is survived by her husband, Roger of Falls City, sons, Matt and his wife Annie of Falls City, Corey and his companion Ann Bottjer of Chester County, PA, brothers, Dale Schulenberg and his wife Doris of Lincoln, NE, Richard Schulenberg of Lake Havasu, AZ, sisters, Delores Gill and her husband Frank, Marilyn Coulter and her husband Gary, Marcele Kaster and her husband Kenneth and Linda Gibson all of Falls City and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Douglas in infancy,

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul’s Evangelical Luther Church (20th and Towle St.) with Reverend Andrew Chavanak officiating.

No viewing or visitation.

Margaret Christine Buessing, 96 of Baileyville, KS passed away peacefully July 7,2018 at the Life Care Center in Seneca, KS.  

Margaret was born January 23, 1922 at the family homestead of Frank and Mary Strathman Haug southwest of Baileyville, KS, the fifth of ten children. She attended school at Sacred Heart in Baileyville.  She stayed to assist on the family farm after 8th grade graduation until she was married; losing her father to a thrashing accident at the age of 13.

On August 9, 1944, she married William J. (Bill) Buessing at Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville.  He died on September 9, 2009. She was a homemaker and helped with the milking on their dairy farm northeast of Baileyville.  She had a great joy and love for her family. She enjoyed quilting and embroidery work, playing cards and was well known for making pies for family and friends.

Margaret was a woman of strong Catholic faith and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville, the Altar Society and Quilt club. She donated numerous quilts to the church picnic. Encouraging her children always in 4-H which she was a leader of the Baileyville Skyliner’s, she assisted them in all their projects.
 
Margaret is survived by her seven children: Janice (Leroy) Skoch of Wildwood, MO, Richard (Kathy) Buessing and Maurice (Linda) Buessing both of Axtell, KS, Dottie (Mark) Deters and Vern (Karen) Buessing both of Baileyville, KS, Wilma (Wade) Malone of Emporia, KS, Arlene (Steve) Johnson of Arkansas City, KS; 23 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; sisters, Rosella Kohake of Seneca, KS, Sr Laura Haug OSB of Atchison, KS, and Cleta Weitharn of Clay Center, KS.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, her parents, brothers, Lawrence, Robert, Cletus; and sisters, Veronica Macke, Sr Cleta Haug OSB and Marie Roeder.

Rosaries will be held 2 and 7 P.M. Monday at the Lauer Funeral home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Reginald Saldanha on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.at the Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville. Burial will follow at the Baileyville Catholic Cemetery.

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

Isabelle E. Willmeth, 92, of Atchison, KS died on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral services will be 3:00 pm on Monday, July 9th, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Hansen , Pastor of the Carol Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison KS. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, July 8th, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carol Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Isabelle E. Graves was born on March 29, 1926 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Willis and Bertha (Kelsay) Graves. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1943. She worked as a cook for the Franklin Grade School, then as head clerk for the former Safeway Grocery Store, and was a homemaker and housewife.

Mrs. Willmeth was a charter member of the Carol Baptist Church where she was an active member, serving as a Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years, and was the Mission Treasurer for many years. She was a Cub Scout Leader, Den Mother, and Pack Leader for Pack #54 and a former member of the Christian Women’s Association. Mrs. Willmeth enjoyed crocheting, canning and traveling.

She was married to Warren L. Willmeth on May 19, 1949 at Carol Baptist Church. Mr. Willmeth preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1993. Survivors include three sons, Warren (Joan) Willmeth, Rolling Meadows, Ill, Wayne Willmeth, Kansas City, KS and Willis “Willie” (Patty) Willmeth, Leavenworth, KS, two sisters, Mary Ann Brewer, and Minnie Graves, both of Atchison, KS, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and husband preceded her in death.

Lois Elaine Wolfe, 79, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on May 30, 1939 in Shubert, Nebraska to Richard and Burnis Bell (Farson) Dettmann.  She was raised in the Shubert area where she attended country school through the 8th grade.  On December 22, 1956, Lois was united in marriage to Lawrence Wolfe at the home of Rev. Ward Merritt in Humboldt, Nebraska.  To this union three children, Michael, Randy, and Lora were born.  The couple raised their family in Humboldt where Lois was a homemaker for most of her life.

Lois passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018, at the Bryan LGH Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska having reached the age of seventy-nine years and twenty-six days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Edward, Kenneth, and Charles (Shirley) Dettmann, a sister Joanne Burgett, and brother-in-law Merle Byrom.

Lois is survived by her husband Lawrence Wolfe of Humboldt, NE; sons: Michael Wolfe of Humboldt, NE; Randy (Kelly) Wolfe of Summerset, SD; daughter Lora (David) Earl of Greenwood, NE; grandchildren: Cassandra (Jake) Stahl of Auburn, NE; Bradley Willey of Pawnee City, NE; Melissa (Charles) Vap of Lake Charles, LA; Patrick (Sara) Wolfe of Kyle, TX; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters: Sharon Dettmann of Lincoln, NE; Nadine Byrom of Colorado, sister-in-law Betty Dettmann of California, brothers-in-law: Jimmy Burgett of Council Bluffs, IA; Ronald Wolfe of Kansas City, MO; Charles Wolfe of Kansas City, MO; and many other relatives and friends. 

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the Prairie Union Cemetery in rural Shubert, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.

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

Memorial contributions are suggested to the 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
 

John David Fuhrman, 79, Lancaster, Kansas died on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 7th, 2018 at the Lancaster United Methodist Church with Rev. Seth Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 6th, at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the United Methodist Church, Lancaster, KS and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

John was born on April 26, 1939 in Lancaster, KS the son of Karl and Bertha (Buttron) Fuhrman. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1957 and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kansas State University in 1961. He served his country in the Missouri Air National Guard. John worked for Farmland Industries as an auditor and later as a CPA for Bailey & Fuhrman.

Farming was John's passion. John and his brother, Kent, farmed and managed Fuhrman Brothers farming operation for many years. After Kent's death, John went on to farm with his nephew, Mike, until his retirement.

John was a member of the United Methodist Church, Lancaster, and was a founding member of Rural Water District #5. He received the 2017 Wildlife Habitat Conservation Award for his efforts to enhance and preserve the wildlife resources of the state of Kansas. John enjoyed gardening, collecting antiques, being at The Lake of the Ozarks, and, most of all, helping friends and neighbors.

John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Greta (Adcock) Fuhrman whom he married on June 12, 1965. Greta resides in Lancaster. Additional survivors include a son, Shawn Fuhrman, and his fiancée, Lauren Waller, Sunrise Beach, MO, and a daughter, Christy (Anthony) Case, Grand Rapids, MI, and two grandsons, Henry and Thomas Case. His parents and a brother, Kent Fuhrman, preceded him in death.

Norman Eugene Roudybush, 78, of Wetmore, KS passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born October 3, 1939 in Marysville, KS, the son of Guy Leonard and Eula Margaret (Plattner) Roudybush.

 Norman attended Onaga Grade Schools and Louisville High School. He had proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Norman had lived in Wetmore since 1995 and previously Astoria, OR and Colorado.

 He owned and operated, with his wife, The Butcher Shop in Ellsworth, KS in the 1970’s; he was Undersheriff for Nemaha County in the 1980’s and most recently worked as Produce Manager for Holton Countrymart (until its closing).

Norman was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hiawatha and Wetmore American Legion Post 282.

He married Irene M. Trundle on February 3, 1962 in Topeka; celebrating 56 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Irene of the home; 2 daughters, Debbie Frayer (John) of Powhattan, KS and Nancy Hackler of Wetmore, KS; a son, Michael Roudybush of Holton, KS; 2 sisters, Elenora Starr of Holton, KS and Karen Gilliland of Topeka, KS; a brother, Howard Roudybush of Westmoreland, KS; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Roudybush in 2017; a son-in-law, Rex Hackler in 2007; 2 sisters, Verella Roudybush and Patricia Dekat and 2 brothers, Larry and Leonard Roudybush.

Memorial Service with Military Honors will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Wetmore Cemetery. Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or Wetmore American Legion Post 282 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.

Gwendolyn Marie McKinney Burns, 84, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at her home.

She was born in Mayetta Kansas on October 25,1933 the daughter of Henry and Anna Rhodd McKinney. She was a LPN nurse and a member of the Kickapoo Tribe.

Gwen was preceded her in death by her parents, her son John Richard Davis Jr., granddaughter Lori Ann Davis, brothers, Lowell, Lucian, Henry Jr., Thaddius(Sandy), Donald (Sonny), Oran and Dwight McKinney and sisters, Buelah Ann (Bam) Euken, Adelia Mae (Dee) Gutierrez, Jeanette Bowsher.

She is survived by a sister, Itis Milton,  two sons Joseph and James Davis, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a slew of relatives and friends she loved you all.

Drum services will be at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Kickapoo Community Building on the Kickapoo Reservation. Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the Kennekuk Cemetery. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Robert Dean “Bobby” Sale, 62, of Leona, surround by family, passed away early Tuesday morning July 3, 2018, at his home.

Bobby was born at St. Joseph, MO, October 6, 1955. He grew up in St. Joseph where he attended school.  Bobby worked mostly in trash service in St. Joseph prior to working in the tobacco fields near Weston, Missouri.  He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and four wheelers, and working on vehicles.

He was married Kelly Jeffrey, March 19, 2005, at Lansing, KS.  They lived all of their married life at Leona.  She survives of the home.

Also surviving are his children Randy Ninemires, Raven Sale, Shonia Struck, Bobby Lee Biship, Jody Riddle; step-son Caleb Jeffrey; his siblings:  Dorothy, Larry, Richard, and Linda; and 9 grandchildren.

Bobby was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Casteel; brother Charles Eversole; brother in law Elmer Purvis.

The family will meet with friends from 6 until 7 Thursday evening, July 5th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland.  Funeral Services are planned for 11 a.m. Friday, July 6, at Chapel Oaks in Highland, with burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Leona.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Robert Sale Memorial Fund to be used for funeral expenses, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, Highland 66035.
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Donald Eugene Rumsey, age 78, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor in Topeka, KS. He was born July 9, 1939 in Topeka, KS, the son of Vene F. and Constance (Ludwig) Rumsey.

Don served in the United States Army from 1958 - 1961. He was a combat engineer and earned the rank of E-4. After his service in the Army, Donald went to work for Santa Fe Railroad as a machinist. He worked for over 40 years and retired in June of 2001.

On May 27, 1983 Don was united in marriage to Carol (Haas) Newman. They shared over 17 years of marriage before she passed away on January 17, 2001.

Don’s love and passion was sprint car racing.

Donald is survived by his son, Douglas Newman (Jerri) of Shawnee, KS; and 3 grandchildren Deanna, Jenna and Joshua.

Donald is preceded in death by his brother Ronald J. Rumsey and an infant brother.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Steve King Foundation (helping racing families heal) 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.

Wayne Edwin Hale, 78, of Atchison KS died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 8th, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating. The body will be cremated following the visitation and service and burial will be at a later date in the Corpus Christi Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 7th, 2018 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Atchison High School Golden Grads or the C.O. P. D. Foundation and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Wayne E. Hale was born on October 31, 1939, in Atchison, KS the son of Adrain and Christina (Kautz) Hale. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1957. Wayne served in the United States Army. He worked as a yardman for the former Beverly Lumber Co., Atchison before owning and operating the Hale House, which held receptions out of their home on K Highway 7. Wayne was baptized at the First Christian Church and enjoyed mowing his yard, wood working, and was a caregiver for his parents and family members.

He was married to Constance Lemke on January 27, 1968 at the Corpus Christi Church, Mooney Creek. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a daughter, Barbara (Joe) Portenier, Atchison, KS, and three grandchildren, Amanda, Alexis and Austin Goehner. His parents preceded him in death.

Serenity Kay Marie McKee, age 1 day and daughter of Sue McKee Cumro, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

Survivors include her mother of Auburn; grandparents Helen and Butch Schuetz of Humboldt; aunts and uncles Lisa McKee of Auburn; Tommy McKee and significant other Bonnie Mayberry of Avoca; Dena and Terry Nunn of York; Viola and Tyrone Delaney of Lincoln; Cathy McKee of Lincoln; Robert Tichy of Humboldt; Ron and Brenda Tichy of Humboldt; Vicki and Arlo Fleischman of Illinois; great-aunt Joan Sullwold of Stella; cousins and other relatives.

A funeral service will be Thursday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Auburn.  Burial will follow in the Humboldt Cemetery at Humboldt.  No visitation is planned.

Memorials are suggested in care of Sue McKee Cumro.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn. 
 

Arthur Jacob Wagner, 70, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Atchison, KS.  Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.  A Parish Rosary will be recited at 9:45 AM with visitation following until time of service at the church.  In lieu of flowers the family request memorials go to KC Hospice House, St. Benedict Parish or St. Patrick’s Cemetery and may be left in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Arthur was born February 14, 1948 in Atchison, KS, the son of Nicholas and Mildred (Funk) Wagner.  Since retiring from his insulation business he remained active in the industry through participation in energy conservation organizations. He also enjoyed helping others with handyman services.  Arthur was a member of St. Patrick’s and the Knights of Columbus.  Arthur was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing.  He especially enjoyed his family.

Arthur is survived by two children; daughter, Corrin and Jeremy Herigon, Overland Park, KS, and son, Austin and Kathleen Wagner, Lee Summit, MO, a brother, Dennis and Marlene Wagner, Atchison, KS, a sister, Helen and Eugene Hagel, Mission, KS, six grandchildren, Jake, Cayt and Drew Herigon, Lucy, Archer and Maren Wagner.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Michael "Mike" Harney, 64, of Julian, Nebraska was born on January 9, 1954, in Nebraska City, Nebraska to H. Dean and Doris Louise (Stookey) Harney.  He attended Lourdes Catholic High School in Nebraska City graduating with the class of 1972.  Mike then continued his education at Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska.  He graduated first in class receiving a degree in building construction.  

Mike lived most of his life in the Julian area where he was skilled in carpentry, masonry, and mechanics.  He was considered an all around "Handy Man' for the community.  Mike was a member of the Julian Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years and also served many years on the Julian town board.  Mike duties to his community also included running the street maintenance department.  He was very loved by his family, especially his nieces and nephews.  Mike was happiest when he was helping others and had more friends than you could count.

Mike passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, having reached the age of sixty-four years, five months, and eighteen days.  He was preceded in death by his father H. Dean Harney, an infant brother Thomas, an infant sister Mary, brother-in-law Tom Mead, and a nephew Bryan Mead.

Mike is survived by his mother Doris Harney of Nebraska City, NE; siblings: Harry (Sherri) Harney of rural Nebraska City, NE; Janet (John) Purdy of Lakewood, CO; Ann Mead of Fort Collins, CO; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018, at The Hall Funeral Chapel in Auburn, Nebraska with Steve Epler officiating.

Inurnment will follow services at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Julian.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Julian Volunteer Fire Department.

Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net

Hall Funeral Chapel- 707 15th ST.- Auburn, Nebraska 68305 (402) 274-3131

Loretta E. Sittenauer, 87, of the St. Patrick’s Community south of Atchison, Kansas died Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Atchison Medicalodge Nursing Center.

Graveside Prayer services will be Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.  Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict’s Elementary School Endowment or St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fund and may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom the final arrangements have been entrusted.

Loretta was born August 16, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of John A. and Helen R. Kopp Geiss.She and John M. Sittenauer were united in marriage on October 21, 1967 in Kansas City, Missouri.  Mr. Sittenauer preceded her in death on July 31, 2008.Loretta was a homemaker and assisted her husband on their farm in the St. Patrick’s Community south of Atchison.She was a member of St. Benedict Parish and served on the St. Patrick’s Altar Society for many years.Survivors include nieces and nephews, a brother-in-law, Isidor Sittenauer, and a sister-in-law, Carlene Sullivan.Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Geiss and four sisters, Mildred Baker; Ruth Morrissey; Betty Davies and Anna Stebbins.